Archived Analysis

Vintage is holding steady, but the data paints a picture of a format at a crossroads. The Final Health Index sits at 53.1, suggesting some areas need attention. The lack of B&R changes indicates a wait-and-see approach. Is that good?

Drilling down, the Metagame Diversity Score is a worrying 38.8, suggesting a lack of variety at the top tables. Contrast this with a high Archetype Distribution Score of 93.7, and you see that while there might be diversity among archetypes, the top decks are not showcasing that. The Event Growth Score is a paltry 15.6, reflecting the dwindling number of events. However, the Player Growth Score is 55.2, boosted by Paper attendance.

The Top 10 decks are led by Hatebear at 14% and Dimir Control at 12%, followed by Esper Control at 11% and MUD at 10%. Other than that, there's a steep drop-off. The Super-Archetype breakdown shows Combo holding a significant lead at 41.4%, followed by Aggro and Control, which are nearly even at 29.4% and 29.2%, respectively. This contrasts with the 5-year historical average, where Aggro used to dominate.

The community on Reddit is buzzing about White Plume Adventurer, its impact on the format, and its potential dominance. Discussions are also focused on Orcish Bowmasters and innovative takes on classic archetypes. The AI analysis summary states the non-action regarding card changes points to a “wait-and-see” approach, but can Vintage keep its healthy identity with these developments?