Archived Analysis

Vintage is in a state of flux, with a Final Health Index of 68.9 signaling the format is holding steady but with room for improvement. The data suggests a format in search of greater diversity, but healthy growth.

The Metagame Diversity Score is a concerning 39.9, indicating a lack of variety. The Archetype Distribution Score is very high at 92.1, which is interesting, but doesn't make up for the Diversity issue. Event and Player Growth scores are strong at 85.8 and 83.7 respectively, showing Vintage is drawing in players, especially for paper events (5.6% growth). The B&R Health Score sits at 65.0, suggesting a stable environment, although the community still sees imbalances.

Looking at the Top 10 Decks, Hatebear (13%) and MUD (12%) are the clear frontrunners. Esper Control and Dimir Control hold a significant presence, at 9% and 8% respectively. BUG Midrange has a very small slice of the meta with only 3%. Azorius Aggro, Bazaar Aggro, Jeskai Xerox, Goblins, and other Aggro builds appear to be struggling to find their place. Overall, Aggro comprises 32.1% of the meta, Control 22.1%, and Combo 45.8%.

Reddit discussions are focused on the format's diversity and the dominance of fast mana strategies. Doomsday decks and new sideboard tech are hot topics. The community is experimenting with adaptations to existing archetypes rather than new decks. 'Orcish Bowmasters' continues to be a talking point, and the Power Nine cards are always discussed. With no recent B&R changes, the community seems content to wait and see, hoping new cards or strategies will shift the format's dynamics, but the decision to hold off on banning Lurrus indicates a belief in the format's self-correcting ability.