MTG Pioneer Decklists
| 13.1% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 19.6 | 43 | +73% | |
| 11.0% | A | Midrange | 3 | 24.8 | 28 | −11% | |
| 9.1% | A | Aggro | 1.7 | 22.8 | 14 | −37% | |
| 8.5% | A | Midrange | 3.4 | 22.2 | 22 | +139% | |
| 6.0% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 23.8 | 12 | +12% | |
| 5.7% | B | 2.5 | 24 | 16 | −23% | ||
| 5.3% | B | 2.2 | 22.1 | 13 | +746% | ||
| 4.9% | C | Control | 2.8 | 31.4 | 9 | −46% | |
| 4.3% | B | Tempo | 2.3 | 18.3 | 9 | −32% | |
| 4.2% | B | Tempo | 1.9 | 21.5 | 12 | +21% | |
| 4.2% | B | Combo | 3.2 | 31.6 | 12 | +31% | |
| 3.7% | — | Other | 2.3 | 22.3 | 7 | +161% | |
| 3.6% | B | 1.9 | 33.8 | 10 | +93% | ||
| 2.4% | D | 2.9 | 24.6 | 3 | +61% | ||
| 2.2% | C | Midrange | 2.6 | 21.8 | 2 | +86% | |
| 1.8% | C | 1.9 | 21 | 3 | +182% | ||
| 1.5% | D | 3 | 22.3 | 1 | −66% | ||
| 1.5% | D | 2.5 | 22 | 4 | −53% | ||
| 1.3% | D | 5.8 | 27 | 2 | New | ||
| 0.9% | B | Midrange | 2.8 | 25.1 | 1 | −51% | |
| 0.8% | — | 1.9 | 22.1 | 1 | −32% | ||
| 0.8% | — | 2 | 23 | 0 | −2% | ||
| 0.5% | D | Aggro | 2.5 | 20.8 | 3 | −58% | |
| 0.5% | — | 1.5 | 20 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.4% | — | Control | 3 | 26 | 1 | −77% | |
| 0.4% | D | Tempo | 3.1 | 18 | 1 | New | |
| 0.3% | — | 2.6 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.3% | — | 1.8 | 20.3 | 0 | −67% | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.2 | 23.5 | 1 | −73% | ||
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3 | 22.5 | 0 | −90% | |
| 0.2% | — | 1.7 | 22 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 3.1 | 22 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 3 | 23 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Izzet Prowess - 43 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 2. Golgari Midrange - 28 Top 8s, 13 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess - 14 Top 8s, 12 League 5-0s
- 4. Abzan Greasefang - 22 Top 8s, 5 League 5-0s
- 5. Orzhov Greasefang - 12 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 6. Dimir Midrange - 16 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 7. Izzet Cauldron - 13 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 8. UW Control - 9 Top 8s
- 9. Izzet Phoenix - 9 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 10. Lessons - 12 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Izzet Prowess, 13.1%, was #2
- #2 Golgari Midrange, 11.0%, was #1
- #3 Mono-Red Prowess, 9.1%, was #5
- #4 Abzan Greasefang, 8.5%, was #4
- #5 Orzhov Greasefang, 6.0%, was #3
- #6 Dimir Midrange, 5.7%, was #7
- #7 Izzet Cauldron, 5.3%, was #6
| # | 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 #5▲ 2 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Abzan Greasefang | was #4— | #2 · 3d ago |
| 5 | Orzhov Greasefang | was #3▼ 2 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Dimir Midrange | was #7▲ 1 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Izzet Cauldron | was #6▼ 1 | #3 · 7d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 30 days vs prior 30
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 30 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Izzet Prowess 14.1% Challenge meta, 57.3% MWR, 831 matches
- 2. Golgari Midrange 10.7% Challenge meta, 57.1% MWR, 630 matches
- 3. Abzan Greasefang 8.8% Challenge meta, 58.5% MWR, 516 matches
- 4. Mono-Red Prowess 8.7% Challenge meta, 54.5% MWR, 484 matches
- 5. Dimir Midrange 5.9% Challenge meta, 54.3% MWR, 341 matches
- 6. Izzet Cauldron 5.6% Challenge meta, 57.3% MWR, 330 matches
- 7. UW Control 5.4% Challenge meta, 55.2% MWR, 306 matches
- 8. Orzhov Greasefang 5.0% Challenge meta, 54.7% MWR, 289 matches
- 9. Izzet Phoenix 4.5% Challenge meta, 56.0% MWR, 252 matches
- 10. Lessons 4.4% Challenge meta, 58.3% MWR, 264 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (1,021 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 60 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 13.1% of recent Challenge and League appearances (14.1% in Challenges alone), ahead of Golgari Midrange at 11.0%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Dimir Bounce at a 59.3% match win rate across 216 matches.
What deck should I play in Pioneer?
If you want the most-played deck, Izzet Prowess is 13.1% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Dimir Bounce is at 59.3% across 216 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Golgari Midrange sits at 11.0% with 28 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, Dimir Bounce is overperforming at 59.3%. 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 (40.3% of decks), Fatal Push (36.9%), and Duress (34.1%). See the full Pioneer staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pioneer metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 32 Pioneer archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 13.1% of the field, and the top five account for 47.7% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pioneer metagame ranked?
The Pioneer metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 30 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 746% over the prior 30 days (0.6% → 5.3%). Boros Convoke (+182%) and Abzan Greasefang (+139%) 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.