Premodern: Format thrives with diverse strategies.

Premodern is thriving! The format's overall health is exceptional, reflected in the 89.8 Final Health Index. This isn't a format on life support; it's robust and active.

The key health scores tell the story: Metagame Diversity at 84.2 and Archetype Distribution at 94.1 show a balanced format where various strategies can succeed. Event and Player Growth Scores, both exceeding 87, confirm that Premodern is drawing players and tournaments are flourishing. Paper play is driving this, with MTGO numbers flat.

Right now, Sligh (RDW) is the deck to beat, claiming 10.2% of the meta. Aggro is definitely a major player. Elves and Goblins also see representation at 5% each. But don't count out Control, as it is the most played super-archetype in the format. Madness and Terrageddon round out some of the popular choices.

Community discussions highlight a desire to preserve Premodern's unique identity. Players are actively refining established decks like Stasis and Deadguy Ale, focusing on sideboard strategies to counter the current meta. Budget-friendly entry points are also a major topic, with players sharing tips on acquiring staples and suggesting replacements for expensive cards. The fact that there were no recent B&R changes isn't hurting things either; the format seems stable. Standstill is also seeing a bit more love in control decks lately.