I'll generate a winrate matrix for Pioneer's top archetypes over the last month.
Now I'll get the head-to-head matchup data for these top 10 archetypes:
Top 5 Archetypes by Meta Share:
| Archetype | Meta % | Overall WR | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orzhov Greasefang | 10.2% | 50.7% | 443 |
| Rakdos Midrange | 10.2% | 51.3% | 443 |
| Phoenix | 9.8% | 52.3% | 423 |
| Azorius Control | 8.3% | 50.9% | 359 |
| Mono Red Aggro | 6.6% | 48.5% | 286 |
Head-to-Head Matchup Winrates:
Greasefang Rakdos Phoenix UW Ctrl Red
Greasefang - 56.8% 44.6% 51.6% 55.6%
Rakdos Midrange 43.2% - 45.5% 42.9% 61.5%
Phoenix 55.4% 54.5% - 51.5% 53.3%
Azorius Control 48.4% 57.1% 48.5% - 48.5%
Mono Red Aggro 44.4% 38.5% 46.7% 51.5% -
Key Insights:
• Phoenix is the best-positioned deck with favorable matchups across the board (52.3% overall)
• Rakdos Midrange crushes Mono Red (61.5%) but struggles vs Azorius Control (42.9%)
• Greasefang has a rough Phoenix matchup (44.6%) but beats Rakdos (56.8%)
• Azorius Control preys on Rakdos (57.1%) but is even against Phoenix/Greasefang
Sources:
Data from 40 tournaments (82.5% MTGO, 17.5% Melee). Recent events: Pioneer Challenge 11/23, Pioneer Challenge 11/23, Pioneer Challenge 11/22