MTG Pioneer Decklists
| 13.8% | A | Midrange | 3 | 24.4 | 111 | +60% | |
| 10.5% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 19.6 | 91 | −41% | |
| 9.5% | A | Aggro | 1.7 | 22.8 | 54 | −21% | |
| 6.7% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 23.9 | 44 | −56% | |
| 6.4% | A | Control | 2.8 | 29 | 54 | +25% | |
| 6.0% | B | Midrange | 2.7 | 22.1 | 51 | +3% | |
| 5.2% | A | Midrange | 3.4 | 22.1 | 47 | −28% | |
| 5.2% | B | Tempo | 2.3 | 18.6 | 49 | +38% | |
| 5.0% | B | 2.2 | 23.8 | 43 | — | ||
| 4.0% | B | Tempo | 1.8 | 21.4 | 39 | +87% | |
| 3.5% | B | Combo | 3.2 | 31.5 | 29 | +6% | |
| 2.8% | — | Other | 2.3 | 23.1 | 11 | −60% | |
| 2.5% | B | 1.9 | 33.9 | 15 | +37% | ||
| 2.1% | C | Combo | 3.4 | 35.1 | 10 | −35% | |
| 1.9% | C | 3.1 | 22 | 12 | +682% | ||
| 1.9% | C | 2.2 | 22 | 15 | — | ||
| 1.5% | C | 2.6 | 22 | 15 | New | ||
| 1.5% | C | Combo | 3.3 | 22.5 | 11 | +51% | |
| 1.4% | C | 2.9 | 24.7 | 7 | +91% | ||
| 1.2% | C | Midrange | 2.8 | 24.8 | 8 | −13% | |
| 1.0% | C | 1.9 | 22 | 5 | +102% | ||
| 0.8% | C | 1.9 | 21 | 5 | New | ||
| 0.7% | C | Control | 3 | 26 | 5 | New | |
| 0.6% | C | 2 | 23 | 1 | +92% | ||
| 0.5% | C | Aggro | 2.4 | 19.8 | 5 | New | |
| 0.4% | D | 1.8 | 20 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.4% | D | 1.9 | 22.8 | 2 | −5% | ||
| 0.4% | D | 5.8 | 27 | 2 | New | ||
| 0.3% | D | 2.3 | 25.1 | 3 | +0% | ||
| 0.3% | — | 2.6 | 23.2 | 0 | −63% | ||
| 0.2% | — | 1.5 | 20 | 3 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 3 | 25.1 | 0 | −37% | ||
| 0.2% | — | 3 | 23.2 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.5 | 22 | 2 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 3.5 | 37.6 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.1% | — | 1.5 | 19 | 0 | −51% | ||
| 0.1% | D | Tempo | 3.1 | 18 | 1 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | 2.5 | 22 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.8 | 23 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.5 | 23 | 0 | −76% | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.9 | 35.5 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.0% | — | 1.3 | 19 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 3.8 | 25 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.0% | — | 3.8 | 22 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.2 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.6 | 27 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.3 | 21 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Golgari Midrange - 111 Top 8s, 29 League 5-0s
- 2. Izzet Prowess - 91 Top 8s, 21 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess - 54 Top 8s, 38 League 5-0s
- 4. Orzhov Greasefang - 44 Top 8s, 64 League 5-0s
- 5. UW Control - 54 Top 8s, 11 League 5-0s
- 6. Selesnya Company - 51 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 7. Abzan Greasefang - 47 Top 8s, 12 League 5-0s
- 8. Izzet Phoenix - 49 Top 8s, 4 League 5-0s
- 9. Dimir Midrange - 43 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 10. Lessons - 39 Top 8s, 6 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Golgari Midrange, 13.8%, was #1
- #2 Izzet Prowess, 10.5%, was #2
- #3 Mono-Red Prowess, 9.5%, was #7
- #4 Orzhov Greasefang, 6.7%, was #4
- #5 UW Control, 6.4%, was #5
- #6 Selesnya Company, 6.0%, was #3
- #7 Abzan Greasefang, 5.2%, was #6
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Golgari Midrange | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Izzet Prowess | was #2— | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Mono-Red Prowess | was #7▲ 4 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Orzhov Greasefang | was #4— | #2 · 60d ago |
| 5 | UW Control | was #5— | #3 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Selesnya Company | was #3▼ 3 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 7 | Abzan Greasefang | was #6▼ 1 | #2 · 3d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 90 days vs prior 90
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 90 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Golgari Midrange 14.2% Challenge meta, 56.0% MWR, 2553 matches
- 2. Izzet Prowess 10.8% Challenge meta, 55.6% MWR, 1951 matches
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess 9.2% Challenge meta, 53.3% MWR, 1637 matches
- 4. UW Control 6.6% Challenge meta, 58.4% MWR, 1185 matches
- 5. Selesnya Company 6.3% Challenge meta, 55.2% MWR, 1137 matches
- 6. Izzet Phoenix 5.5% Challenge meta, 57.1% MWR, 968 matches
- 7. Abzan Greasefang 5.3% Challenge meta, 59.0% MWR, 982 matches
- 8. Dimir Midrange 5.2% Challenge meta, 57.6% MWR, 918 matches
- 9. Orzhov Greasefang 5.2% Challenge meta, 55.9% MWR, 925 matches
- 10. Lessons 4.2% Challenge meta, 57.5% MWR, 770 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (3,293 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Pioneer metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Pioneer metagame?
The Pioneer metagame is led by Golgari Midrange at 13.8% of recent Challenge and League appearances (14.2% in Challenges alone), ahead of Izzet Prowess at 10.5%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Abzan Greasefang at a 59.0% match win rate across 982 matches.
What deck should I play in Pioneer?
If you want the most-played deck, Golgari Midrange is 13.8% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Abzan Greasefang is at 59.0% across 982 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Orzhov Greasefang sits at 6.7% with 44 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Pioneer right now?
By meta share, Golgari Midrange is the most played Pioneer deck right now. By win rate, Abzan Greasefang is overperforming at 59.0%. 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 (39.4% of decks), Fatal Push (37.6%), and Duress (33.0%). See the full Pioneer staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pioneer metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 46 Pioneer archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 13.8% of the field, and the top five account for 46.9% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Pioneer metagame ranked?
The Pioneer metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 90 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?
Mono-Green Devotion is the fastest riser in the Pioneer metagame, up 682% over the prior 90 days (0.2% → 1.9%). Lessons (+87%) and Golgari Midrange (+60%) 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.