Pioneer: Aggro dominates, attendance numbers lag

Pioneer's Final Health Index sits at 59.8, indicating a somewhat stable, yet potentially fragile format. The key is to watch how the format adapts with its strengths and challenges.

Looking at the numbers, we see a Metagame Diversity Score of 69.2 and a strong Archetype Distribution Score of 88.6. However, the Event Growth Score is a dismal 0.0, coupled with a Player Growth Score of only 28.5, signalling some serious attendance issues. The B&R Health Score is a solid 75.0, so we know balance changes aren't to blame.

Aggro is the clear frontrunner, holding down 67.2% of the meta. At the top of the heap is Red Deck Wins at 20.8%, with Rakdos Aggro hot on its heels at 14%. Arclight Phoenix is also putting up respectable numbers at 8%. Other decks in the Top 10 include Boros, Golgari, Spirit, Gruul, and Selesnya Aggro, along with Jund and Devotion to Green.

According to recent community discussions on Reddit, Rakdos Midrange continues to be a point of contention, but players seem more focused on finding ways to combat it than calling for bans. Sheoldred, the Apocalypse continues to be a talking point. The B&R announcement confirmed no changes this cycle, which the community seems to accept, at least for now. Mono-White Humans and Lotus Field Combo are generating some excitement.