Pioneer MTGO Metagame
No. 1 strategy
Fastest riser
Rising card
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Golgari Midrange is at 14.7%, Izzet Prowess at 13.3%, Mono-Red Prowess at 7.2%, Abzan Greasefang at 6.4%.
| 14.7% | A | Midrange | 3 | 25 | 11 | +3% | |
| 13.3% | B | Aggro | 1.2 | 19.8 | 5 | −24% | |
| 7.2% | A | Aggro | 1.7 | 22.8 | 6 | −19% | |
| 6.4% | B | Midrange | 3.5 | 22.6 | 5 | −42% | |
| 5.6% | A | Tempo | 2.6 | 23.2 | 10 | −20% | |
| 5.6% | B | 2.4 | 21.6 | 1 | −12% | ||
| 4.7% | A | Combo | 2.3 | 21.8 | 6 | +58% | |
| 4.4% | B | Control | 2.7 | 35.8 | 4 | −4% | |
| 3.6% | B | Combo | 3.2 | 31.5 | 1 | +9% | |
| 3.1% | D | 2.5 | 25.1 | 0 | — | ||
| 3.1% | B | 1.6 | 19.1 | 2 | — | ||
| 3.1% | D | Tempo | 2.4 | 18.3 | 0 | — | |
| 2.8% | B | 3.1 | 18.9 | 3 | — | ||
| 2.5% | C | 2.3 | 23.9 | 2 | −16% | ||
| 2.5% | — | Other | 1.9 | 21.7 | 0 | −16% | |
| 2.2% | — | 2.2 | 23.3 | 1 | New | ||
| 1.9% | D | Midrange | 2.5 | 22 | 1 | +17% | |
| 1.7% | C | 2.6 | 23.3 | 1 | New | ||
| 1.4% | — | 2 | 34 | 1 | — | ||
| 1.1% | — | 2.6 | 22.8 | 1 | — | ||
| 1.1% | — | Aggro | 2.4 | 21.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.8% | — | 2 | 21 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.8% | — | 1.6 | 20.7 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.8% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 25 | 0 | New | |
| 0.8% | — | 2 | 23 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.6% | — | 2.7 | 25 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.6% | — | Combo | 3.4 | 34 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | 2.3 | 25 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.3% | — | 5.8 | 27 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Golgari Midrange - 11 Top 8s, 8 League 5-0s
- 2. Izzet Prowess - 5 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess - 6 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 4. Abzan Greasefang - 5 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 5. Lessons - 10 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
- 6. Mono-Green Devotion - 1 Top 8, 3 League 5-0s
- 7. Izzet Cauldron - 6 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
- 8. UW Control - 4 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 9. Scapeshift - 1 Top 8, 6 League 5-0s
- 10. Humans - 2 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Golgari Midrange, 14.7%, was #1
- #2 Izzet Prowess, 13.3%, was #5
- #3 Mono-Red Prowess, 7.2%, was #2
- #4 Abzan Greasefang, 6.4%, was #4
- #5 Lessons, 5.6%, was #6
- #6 Mono-Green Devotion, 5.6%, was #3
- #7 Izzet Cauldron, 4.7%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golgari Midrange | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Izzet Prowess | was #5▲ 3 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 3 | Mono-Red Prowess | was #2▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Abzan Greasefang | was #4— | #2 · 14d ago |
| 5 | Lessons | was #6▲ 1 | #3 · 7d ago |
| 6 | Mono-Green Devotion | was #3▼ 3 | #3 · 90d ago |
| 7 | Izzet Cauldron | was #7— | #3 · 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. Golgari Midrange 16.4% Challenge meta, 60.8% MWR, 268 matches
- 2. Izzet Prowess 14.8% Challenge meta, 56.0% MWR, 234 matches
- 3. Lessons 7.0% Challenge meta, 68.7% MWR, 134 matches
- 4. Mono-Green Devotion 6.6% Challenge meta, 60.4% MWR, 106 matches
- 5. Abzan Greasefang 6.6% Challenge meta, 53.8% MWR, 106 matches
- 6. Mono-Red Prowess 5.5% Challenge meta, 64.2% MWR, 95 matches
- 7. Izzet Cauldron 5.5% Challenge meta, 67.0% MWR, 100 matches
- 8. UW Control 4.3% Challenge meta, 64.0% MWR, 75 matches
- 9. Boros Land Destruction 3.9% Challenge meta, 54.8% MWR, 62 matches
- 10. Humans 3.5% Challenge meta, 60.3% MWR, 58 matches
No deck clears all S gates in this window.
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (360 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 Golgari Midrange at 14.7% of recent Challenge and League appearances (16.4% in Challenges alone), with Izzet Prowess close behind at 13.3%. It is also the best-performing deck in the current meta at a 60.8% match win rate across 268 matches.
What deck should I play in Pioneer?
If you want the most-played deck, Golgari Midrange is 14.7% of the field. It also leads on match win rate at 60.8% across 268 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Abzan Greasefang sits at 6.4% with 5 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Pioneer right now?
By meta share, Golgari Midrange is the most played Pioneer deck right now. It also leads on match win rate at 60.8%. See the full rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Pioneer?
The most-played cards across recent Pioneer decklists are Thoughtseize (33.9% of decks), Fatal Push (30.6%), and Duress (26.1%). See the full Pioneer staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pioneer metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 28 Pioneer archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 14.7% of the field, and the top five account for 47.2% - 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?
Izzet Cauldron is the fastest riser in the Pioneer metagame, up 58% over the prior 14 days (3.0% → 4.7%).
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.