Archived Analysis

Pioneer is looking solid this week, folks! The Final Health Index is sitting pretty at 75.2, signaling a generally healthy format. Let's dive into the specifics and see what's driving that score.

The numbers paint a picture of a pretty balanced meta, though with some potential concerns. The Metagame Diversity Score is 71.7, indicating decent variety in viable decks. Archetype Distribution is high at 91.1. However, the growth numbers are a bit concerning. Event Growth is down, showing a trend of decline. Paper participation is also declining, while MTGO participation is growing. The B&R Health Score comes in at 75.0, so the banlist is doing its job for now.

Aggro is still king in Pioneer, claiming 62.8% of the meta, with Control at 21.6% and Combo lagging behind at 15.6%. If you're looking to compete, you need to be prepared for the aggro onslaught. The decks to beat right now are Red Deck Wins, leading the charge at 17%, followed by Rakdos Aggro at 14%. Selesnya Aggro and Arclight Phoenix are tied at 6%.

The community's buzzing about Rakdos Midrange, with some calling for bans of cards like Fable of the Mirror-Breaker to address its perceived dominance. There's also chatter about the resurgence of Azorius Control and the growing interest in graveyard strategies. The lack of any B&R changes seems to have maintained the status quo, for better or worse.