Premodern: Format demonstrates strong balance, diversity

Premodern is looking strong this week! The Final Health Index clocks in at a healthy 84.6, indicating a thriving format. Let's dive into the specifics.

The individual scores tell a similar story. The Metagame Diversity Score is a solid 81.7, showing that there's a good range of decks seeing play. The Archetype Distribution Score is very high at 93.4, suggesting a good balance between Aggro, Control, and Combo strategies. Player and Event Growth are also strong at 88.9 and 88.7 respectively, showing that Premodern is picking up steam.

Looking at the Top 10 Decks, it's clear that aggro strategies are forces to be reckoned with. Sligh (RDW) leads the pack at 8%, and Goblins makes a strong showing at 5.5%. There's also a mix of other archetypes represented with Elves, Terrageddon, RG Aggro, Madness, Mono Black Aggro, Machine Head, White Weenie, and Deadguy Ale, each having between 1-4% of the meta. The Super-Archetype breakdown reveals that the metagame is pretty balanced, with Aggro at 31.4%, Control at 35.3%, and Combo at 33.3%.

Community discussions on Reddit reveal a focus on optimizing existing strategies and the resilience of decks like Mono-Red Stompy. Players are tweaking decklists to improve specific matchups, and budget-friendly alternatives to expensive staples are being explored. Staples like Firebolt and Fact or Fiction are still highly valued. No specific cards are currently targeted for potential bannings, and there have been no recent B&R announcements. Overall, the Premodern community expresses positive sentiment towards the format, appreciating its strategic depth and welcoming environment. The player base is continuing to grow each month.