Archived Analysis

The Pioneer format's pulse is showing signs of moderation, with a Final Health Index of 61.2. This suggests a format with some areas of concern, but not in critical condition. The main story seems to be the slight stagnation in diversity alongside declining player participation numbers.

The individual scores reveal some interesting details. The Metagame Diversity score is a decent 71.7, while Archetype Distribution is a strong 86.2. However, the Growth scores are abysmal. The Event Growth Score sits at 37.3, and Player Growth is even lower at 30.5, indicating a decline in both player and event participation. The B&R Health Score is a positive 75.0, suggesting recent ban/restriction decisions haven't negatively impacted the format.

Looking at the Top 10 decks, Aggro strategies dominate. Red Deck Wins leads with 13%, followed by Rakdos Aggro at 12%. Arclight Phoenix is holding steady at 7%. Boros Aggro and Selesnya Aggro are also represented at 5% each. These numbers showcase the strength of aggro strategies in the current meta, as further demonstrated by the Super-Archetype Breakdown.

Community discussions on Reddit are lively, focusing on Rakdos Midrange adaptations and the performance of Mono-Green Devotion. The emergence of Boros Convoke, leveraging cheap creatures, has also generated buzz. Discussions also mention "Leyline Binding" and "Fable of the Mirror-Breaker" and their format impact. The latest B&R announcement shows no card changes were implemented, indicating continued stability. This follows analysis suggesting recent card additions haven't caused imbalances.