Standard: Aggro dominates, player growth declines

Standard's health is currently sitting at a Final Health Index of 61.5. That's not terrible, but it suggests there's definitely room for improvement, pointing to potential issues with balance and diversity in the format.

The key metrics reveal a few interesting trends. The Metagame Diversity Score is only 57.0, indicating a fairly concentrated metagame. The Archetype Distribution Score is a high 79.2, suggesting that the decks are somewhat different. However, the Event Growth Score and Player Growth Score are both below average at 57.3 and 41.8, respectively. This signals a decline in both event participation and player numbers across both paper and MTGO, which is a worrying trend. The B&R Health Score is very high at 80.0, suggesting that the current banned and restricted list is contributing positively to the format's health.

Looking at the Top 10 Decks, Aggro is clearly king. Red Deck Wins and UR Aggro are virtually tied at 25.2% and 25% of the metagame respectively. Dimir Aggro follows behind at 13%. The rest of the top 10 are various aggro decks, illustrating the format's aggressive nature. The Super-Archetype Breakdown solidifies this picture: Aggro accounts for a massive 87.4% of the meta, with Control at only 10.4% and Combo at a paltry 2.2%.

Based on Reddit discussions, Mono-White Aggro is gaining traction, showing promise against established decks. The community seems cautiously optimistic about its potential impact. Recent bans targeting cards like Cori-Steel Cutter, Abuelo's Awakening, Monstrous Rage, Heartfire Hero, Up the Beanstalk, Hopeless Nightmare, and This Town Ain't Big Enough aim to weaken dominant strategies and foster a healthier, more balanced Standard environment.