MTG Pioneer Decklists
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Izzet Prowess is increasing to 16.5%, Golgari Midrange at 10.5%, Mono-Red Prowess at 9.3%, Abzan Greasefang at 8.7%.
| 16.5% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 19.7 | 32 | +76% | |
| 10.5% | A | Midrange | 3 | 24.8 | 11 | −10% | |
| 9.3% | A | Aggro | 1.7 | 22.8 | 6 | +5% | |
| 8.7% | B | Midrange | 3.4 | 22.3 | 11 | +1% | |
| 6.6% | B | 2.3 | 22 | 8 | +55% | ||
| 5.0% | B | Tempo | 1.9 | 21.6 | 7 | +37% | |
| 5.0% | B | Midrange | 2.7 | 23.7 | 3 | −30% | |
| 5.0% | C | Control | 2.8 | 32.8 | 4 | +12% | |
| 4.4% | D | 2.7 | 24 | 5 | −32% | ||
| 4.0% | C | 1.9 | 34 | 4 | +23% | ||
| 3.6% | C | Combo | 3.2 | 31.6 | 3 | −23% | |
| 3.0% | D | Tempo | 2.3 | 18.1 | 3 | −43% | |
| 3.0% | — | Other | 2.5 | 22.4 | 3 | −30% | |
| 2.4% | D | 1.9 | 21 | 1 | +97% | ||
| 2.2% | — | 2.5 | 22 | 2 | — | ||
| 1.8% | B | 2.8 | 25 | 2 | −45% | ||
| 1.2% | — | 3 | 22.5 | 1 | −26% | ||
| 1.2% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 21.8 | 0 | −61% | |
| 1.0% | — | 5.8 | 27 | 1 | −38% | ||
| 1.0% | — | 2 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.8% | D | 1.9 | 22.3 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.8% | D | Tempo | 3.1 | 18 | 1 | New | |
| 0.6% | — | 2.6 | 23 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.4% | — | Control | 3.1 | 27 | 1 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | Aggro | 2.7 | 22 | 1 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | 1.7 | 22 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 3.1 | 22 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 1.8 | 20 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2 | 20 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 25 | 0 | −86% |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Izzet Prowess - 32 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 2. Golgari Midrange - 11 Top 8s, 6 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess - 6 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 4. Abzan Greasefang - 11 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
- 5. Izzet Cauldron - 8 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 6. Lessons - 7 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
- 7. Orzhov Greasefang - 3 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 8. UW Control - 4 Top 8s
- 9. Dimir Midrange - 5 Top 8s
- 10. Dimir Bounce - 4 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Izzet Prowess, 16.5%, was #2
- #2 Golgari Midrange, 10.5%, was #1
- #3 Mono-Red Prowess, 9.3%, was #6
- #4 Abzan Greasefang, 8.7%, was #5
- #5 Izzet Cauldron, 6.6%, was #7
- #6 Lessons, 5.0%, was #4
- #7 Orzhov Greasefang, 5.0%, was #3
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Izzet Prowess | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Golgari Midrange | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 3 | Mono-Red Prowess | was #6▲ 3 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Abzan Greasefang | was #5▲ 1 | #2 · 3d ago |
| 5 | Izzet Cauldron | was #7▲ 2 | #3 · 7d ago |
| 6 | Lessons | was #4▼ 2 | #4 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Orzhov Greasefang | was #3▼ 4 | #2 · 60d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 14 days vs prior 14
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 14 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Izzet Prowess 17.6% Challenge meta, 58.5% MWR, 509 matches
- 2. Golgari Midrange 10.3% Challenge meta, 58.5% MWR, 289 matches
- 3. Abzan Greasefang 9.4% Challenge meta, 58.1% MWR, 265 matches
- 4. Mono-Red Prowess 8.3% Challenge meta, 54.5% MWR, 222 matches
- 5. Izzet Cauldron 6.9% Challenge meta, 55.3% MWR, 199 matches
- 6. UW Control 5.6% Challenge meta, 55.9% MWR, 152 matches
- 7. Lessons 5.4% Challenge meta, 60.8% MWR, 158 matches
- 8. Dimir Midrange 4.9% Challenge meta, 52.6% MWR, 133 matches
- 9. Dimir Bounce 4.2% Challenge meta, 58.0% MWR, 119 matches
- 10. Scapeshift 4.0% Challenge meta, 56.1% MWR, 107 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (497 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 30 days when the selected window is short on sample.
Pioneer metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Pioneer metagame?
The Pioneer metagame is led by Izzet Prowess at 16.5% of recent Challenge and League appearances (17.6% in Challenges alone), ahead of Golgari Midrange at 10.5%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Lessons at a 60.8% match win rate across 158 matches.
What deck should I play in Pioneer?
If you want the most-played deck, Izzet Prowess is 16.5% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Lessons is at 60.8% across 158 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Golgari Midrange sits at 10.5% with 11 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Pioneer right now?
By meta share, Izzet Prowess is the most played Pioneer deck right now. By win rate, Lessons is overperforming at 60.8%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Pioneer?
The most-played cards across recent Pioneer decklists are Thoughtseize (36.6% of decks), Fatal Push (33.6%), and Redcap Melee (30.8%). See the full Pioneer staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pioneer metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 29 Pioneer archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 16.5% of the field, and the top five account for 51.5% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pioneer metagame ranked?
The Pioneer metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 14 days. The S through D tier list scores Challenge match win rate, League 5-0 trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
What decks are rising in the Pioneer meta?
Boros Convoke is the fastest riser in the Pioneer metagame, up 97% over the prior 14 days (1.2% → 2.4%). Izzet Prowess (+76%) and Izzet Cauldron (+55%) are also gaining share.
What is Pioneer in MTG?
Pioneer is a non-rotating competitive Magic: The Gathering format using cards from Return to Ravnica onward (2012–present), bridging the gap between Modern and Standard. It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.