Archived Analysis

Pioneer's got a pulse, but it's a bit weak according to this week's data. The Final Health Index is sitting at 65.4, meaning the format is okay, but there is room for improvement. Let's dig into the details.

The numbers tell a mixed story. Metagame Diversity is reasonably healthy at 71.0, suggesting a decent range of decks. Archetype Distribution is high at 89.9, implying clear distinctions between deck types. However, the real concern lies in Growth, with Event Growth at a dismal 37.3 and Player Growth even worse at 30.5. These scores highlight a serious issue with player and event participation, indicating the format is struggling to maintain its player base, especially when we consider the decline of paper participation at an average of -11.6% per month.

Looking at the Top 10 decks, Aggro is clearly king. Red Deck Wins leads the charge at 15.8%, followed by Rakdos Aggro at 13%. Arclight Phoenix still puts up numbers at 10% with the rest of the list being rounded off by several other aggressive strategies. The Aggro Super-Archetype makes up a massive 66.8% of the metagame. In comparison, Control sits at 19.7% and Combo at 13.5%.

Community discussions on Reddit show the usual gripes, mainly focused on Rakdos Midrange's perceived dominance. Players discuss the perceived lack of exploitable weaknesses of the deck. Sheoldred, the Apocalypse is also a hot topic, as players consider it a format-defining threat. The B&R Health Score is 75.0, which shows that no bans or restrictions have been implemented. The AI's analysis says recent card additions aren't causing imbalances, suggesting continued stability, but the community's mixed feelings paint a more complex picture.