Pioneer MTGO Metagame
| 13.2% | A | Aggro | 1.3 | 19.8 | 99 | −20% | |
| 12.6% | A | Midrange | 3 | 24.7 | 92 | −6% | |
| 9.3% | A | Aggro | 1.7 | 22.9 | 37 | +18% | |
| 8.0% | A | Midrange | 3.4 | 22.2 | 66 | +185% | |
| 5.8% | A | Control | 2.8 | 31.3 | 38 | −5% | |
| 5.2% | A | Tempo | 2.2 | 22.4 | 44 | +112% | |
| 4.7% | B | 2.3 | 24 | 34 | +177% | ||
| 4.3% | A | 2.7 | 21.8 | 19 | +708% | ||
| 4.3% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 23.8 | 20 | −67% | |
| 3.7% | B | Tempo | 2.3 | 18.3 | 21 | −13% | |
| 3.6% | B | Combo | 2.3 | 22 | 27 | >+999% | |
| 3.6% | A | Combo | 3.2 | 31.5 | 22 | +36% | |
| 2.7% | B | 1.9 | 33.8 | 20 | +14% | ||
| 2.1% | — | Other | 2.3 | 22.7 | 4 | −45% | |
| 1.9% | B | Midrange | 2.6 | 22 | 16 | New | |
| 1.7% | B | Midrange | 2.5 | 21.8 | 5 | −82% | |
| 1.6% | C | 2.9 | 24.8 | 7 | +301% | ||
| 1.2% | C | 1.9 | 21 | 5 | — | ||
| 1.1% | C | Aggro | 2.4 | 20.6 | 7 | New | |
| 0.9% | D | 2.5 | 25.5 | 2 | New | ||
| 0.8% | C | Control | 3 | 26 | 5 | New | |
| 0.8% | C | 1.8 | 21.9 | 3 | −16% | ||
| 0.8% | C | 1.7 | 19.4 | 2 | +292% | ||
| 0.8% | C | Midrange | 2.8 | 25 | 3 | −60% | |
| 0.7% | D | 2 | 23 | 1 | +162% | ||
| 0.6% | D | 5.8 | 27 | 2 | New | ||
| 0.5% | B | 2.8 | 17 | 4 | — | ||
| 0.5% | B | 3.1 | 19 | 3 | New | ||
| 0.5% | D | 2.2 | 23.2 | 2 | +62% | ||
| 0.5% | D | Combo | 3.5 | 22.2 | 3 | −72% | |
| 0.4% | D | 1.5 | 20 | 4 | — | ||
| 0.4% | — | 2.6 | 22.9 | 3 | −24% | ||
| 0.4% | C | 2.7 | 23.2 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3.4 | 34.3 | 1 | −95% | |
| 0.2% | D | Tempo | 3.1 | 18 | 1 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | 1.8 | 19.3 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.3 | 24.7 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.1% | — | 1.7 | 22 | 1 | −80% | ||
| 0.0% | — | 3 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 1.9 | 22 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Izzet Prowess - 99 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 2. Golgari Midrange - 92 Top 8s, 30 League 5-0s
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess - 37 Top 8s, 39 League 5-0s
- 4. Abzan Greasefang - 66 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 5. UW Control - 38 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 6. Lessons - 44 Top 8s, 12 League 5-0s
- 7. Dimir Midrange - 34 Top 8s, 7 League 5-0s
- 8. Mono-Green Devotion - 19 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 9. Orzhov Greasefang - 20 Top 8s, 49 League 5-0s
- 10. Izzet Phoenix - 21 Top 8s, 6 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Izzet Prowess, 13.2%, was #6
- #2 Golgari Midrange, 12.6%, was #1
- #3 Mono-Red Prowess, 9.3%, was #2
- #4 Abzan Greasefang, 8.0%, was #5
- #5 UW Control, 5.8%, was #4
- #6 Lessons, 5.2%, was #7
- #7 Dimir Midrange, 4.7%, was #3
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Izzet Prowess | was #6▲ 5 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Golgari Midrange | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Mono-Red Prowess | was #2▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Abzan Greasefang | was #5▲ 1 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 5 | UW Control | was #4▼ 1 | #3 · 90d ago |
| 6 | Lessons | was #7▲ 1 | #3 · 7d ago |
| 7 | Dimir Midrange | was #3▼ 4 | #2 · 60d 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. Izzet Prowess 14.3% Challenge meta, 57.3% MWR, 2273 matches
- 2. Golgari Midrange 13.0% Challenge meta, 58.8% MWR, 2061 matches
- 3. Mono-Red Prowess 8.9% Challenge meta, 55.1% MWR, 1351 matches
- 4. Abzan Greasefang 8.3% Challenge meta, 59.9% MWR, 1335 matches
- 5. UW Control 6.2% Challenge meta, 58.8% MWR, 970 matches
- 6. Lessons 5.4% Challenge meta, 59.4% MWR, 881 matches
- 7. Dimir Midrange 5.0% Challenge meta, 58.0% MWR, 804 matches
- 8. Mono-Green Devotion 4.2% Challenge meta, 58.8% MWR, 643 matches
- 9. Izzet Phoenix 3.9% Challenge meta, 56.0% MWR, 596 matches
- 10. Izzet Cauldron 3.8% Challenge meta, 61.4% MWR, 624 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 (2,832 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 Izzet Prowess at 13.2% of recent Challenge and League appearances (14.3% in Challenges alone), with Golgari Midrange close behind at 12.6%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Izzet Cauldron at a 61.4% match win rate across 624 matches.
What deck should I play in Pioneer?
If you want the most-played deck, Izzet Prowess is 13.2% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Izzet Cauldron is at 61.4% across 624 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Golgari Midrange sits at 12.6% with 92 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, Izzet Cauldron is overperforming at 61.4%. 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 (37.6% of decks), Fatal Push (33.7%), and Duress (30.8%). See the full Pioneer staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Pioneer metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 39 Pioneer archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 13.2% of the field, and the top five account for 48.9% - 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?
Izzet Cauldron is the fastest riser in the Pioneer metagame, up 2422% over the prior 90 days (0.1% → 3.6%). Mono-Green Devotion (+708%) and Abzan Greasefang (+185%) 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.