Archived Analysis

The Pauper format presents a mixed bag this week, with a Final Health Index of 65.6. While not dire, it suggests some areas need attention. This score reflects the push and pull between healthy player growth and concerning trends in event participation, alongside community anxieties around format diversity.

The Metagame Diversity score is a solid 76.0, indicating a relatively broad range of viable decks. Archetype Distribution is even stronger at 88.4, showing good variety within the meta. However, the Event Growth score is a worrying 0.0, signaling a complete stall in event participation. Conversely, Player Growth is robust at 91.7, showing continued interest in the format. The B&R Health score sits at 70.0, indicating the recent decision not to ban High Tide hasn't significantly destabilized the format, at least not yet.

Looking at the Top 10 Decks, Mono Blue Aggro is the clear leader at 14.8%, followed by a five-way tie at 7% between Affinity, Jund, Burn, Red Deck Wins, and Elves. Rakdos Aggro sits at 5%, with Weenie White at 4%, and Mono Black and Mono Green Aggro rounding out the list at 2% each. This dominance of aggro strategies (68.2%) compared to control (16.6%) and combo (15.2%) may be contributing to the community's concerns about diversity.

The Reddit community is buzzing about Tolarian Terror decks and their potential impact on format diversity. Discussions on r/Pauper show both concern and defense of the archetype. The community also actively discusses new Boros Synthesizer builds. The decision to postpone a decision on High Tide suggests a cautious approach and signals confidence in the overall health of the format, though the situation remains under observation.