Archived Analysis

The Pioneer format presents a fairly healthy landscape this week, reflected in a Final Health Index of 73.1. This suggests a reasonably balanced format, but there are areas to keep an eye on.

The Metagame Diversity Score sits at 65.0, indicating some concentration at the top. The Archetype Distribution Score is a high 90.4, suggesting a good spread across different deck types. However, the Event Growth Score of 68.1 and Player Growth Score of 82.4 show potential concern as paper participation is declining. The B&R Health Score is 75.0 reflecting player confidence in this area.

Red Deck Wins leads the charge with 25% of the metagame, followed by Rakdos Aggro at 17%. Arclight Phoenix comes in at 6%, followed by Golgari Aggro with 4%. Looking at the overall Super-Archetype breakdown, Aggro dominates at 67%, with Control at 17.8% and Combo at 15.2%. So, if you're heading into a Pioneer event, prepare for an aggressive field.

Recent community discussions on Reddit revolve around adapting to the dominance of Rakdos Aggro, with players exploring sideboard strategies and efficient removal. There's also buzz around the resurgence of Mono-Green Devotion, powered by Karn, the Great Creator. Boros Convoke is also gaining traction. Card-specific discussions frequently mention Sheoldred, the Apocalypse and Fable of the Mirror-Breaker. The latest B&R announcement revealed no card changes, signaling continued stability, which is considered to be a positive situation for the format at this time.