Archived Analysis

The Premodern format's current health is a mixed bag, reflected in a Final Health Index of 61.8. While not dire, there's room for improvement, particularly in growth metrics. It’s time to get the pulse on Premodern and see what the numbers are telling us.

The key health scores reveal some interesting trends. Metagame Diversity is strong at 83.5, suggesting a reasonably varied format. Archetype Distribution is even higher at 93.0, implying a good balance among different strategies. However, the Event Growth Score (40.3) and Player Growth Score (27.4) are concerning, indicating a decline in participation despite the diverse meta. Analyzing monthly numbers, we see a recent dip in both events and player counts after peaks in early 2025.

The current Top 10 decks are led by Goblins at 7.8% and Sligh (RDW) at 6%. Madness and Mono Black Aggro are tied at 4%. After that, the metagame thins out considerably, with multiple decks hovering around the 2% mark. This suggests that while Goblins and Sligh are strong contenders, the format is still relatively open to other strategies. Overall, Aggro strategies encompass 35.7% of the meta, Control sits at 30.4% and Combo at 33.9%, showing a fair balance in super-archetypes, although Combo decks are up significantly compared to the format's historical averages.

Community discussions on Reddit highlight concerns about format diversity, with some players focused on the presence of control and efficient aggro decks. Cards like Wasteland and Fact or Fiction are debated, particularly regarding their impact on the metagame. Interestingly, there's buzz around Stompy variants and experiments with underutilized cards, showing a drive for innovation. There's no mention of recent B&R changes, so the current state likely reflects the existing card pool and strategies.