Pioneer Best Arquetypes

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1147 Decks · last 60 days · Updated 10/12/2026

Deck name

Decks

Games

Win %

Cost

Deck tech

13.0%

Icons of mtg Golgari Midrange

149 13.0%

218

50.9%

C$ 556.10TIX 71.15

12.9%

Icons of mtg Izzet Prowess (Lessons)

148 12.9%

147

42.9%

C$ 347.56TIX 59.75

8.4%

Icons of mtg Mono Red Aggro

96 8.4%

49.1%

C$ 127.73TIX 18.96

5.3%

Icons of mtg Izzet Mako

61 5.3%

104

53.8%

C$ 933.03TIX 139.06

5.1%

Icons of mtg Abzan Greasefang

58 5.1%

46.2%

C$ 725.07TIX 80.48

Deck tech

3.5%

Icons of mtg Boros Wildfire

40 3.5%

51.5%

C$ 301.53TIX 98.58

Deck tech

3.2%

Icons of mtg Dimir Ninjas

37 3.2%

52.9%

C$ 972.20TIX 64.3

Deck tech

3.1%

Icons of mtg Azorius Control

36 3.1%

51.9%

C$ 444.89TIX 60.81

Deck tech

2.7%

Icons of mtg Orzhov Greasefang

31 2.7%

41.7%

C$ 415.73TIX 30.04

2.5%

Icons of mtg Jeskai Control

29 2.5%

39.2%

C$ 464.80TIX 26.38

2.3%

Icons of mtg Rakdos Sacrifice

26 2.3%

62.9%

C$ 530.62TIX 34.43

Deck tech

2.2%

Icons of mtg Dimir Bounce (2026)

25 2.2%

40.5%

C$ 546.36TIX 79.59

2.1%

Icons of mtg Selesnya Badgermole Company

24 2.1%

48.1%

C$ 837.44TIX 107.9

2.0%

Icons of mtg Izzet Phoenix

23 2.0%

C$ 297.05TIX 84.05

1.9%

Icons of mtg Simic Devotion

22 1.9%

70.6%

C$ 1348.93TIX 167.26

1.7%

Icons of mtg Azorius Control

20 1.7%

42.1%

C$ 329.34TIX 87.15

Deck tech

1.6%

Icons of mtg Izzet Crab

18 1.6%

63.2%

C$ 274.00TIX 9.86

1.6%

Icons of mtg Mono Green Nykthos Ramp

18 1.6%

C$ 909.37TIX 87.7

1.5%

Icons of mtg Jund Anvil

17 1.5%

54.2%

C$ 197.91TIX 18.5

1.1%

Icons of mtg Mono White Legends

13 1.1%

33.3%

C$ 1007.00TIX 70.21

1.1%

Icons of mtg Golgari Devotion

13 1.1%

33.3%

C$ 1001.00TIX 155.24

1.1%

Icons of mtg Sultai Scapeshift

13 1.1%

C$ 1453.29TIX 133.2

1.0%

Icons of mtg U

12 1.0%

33.3%

C$ 278.23TIX 68.67

Deck tech

1.0%

Icons of mtg Azorius Flash Spirits

11 1.0%

C$ 234.56TIX 41.21

0.9%

10 0.9%

C$ 631.74TIX 56.47

0.9%

Icons of mtg Boros Hammer

10 0.9%

51.5%

C$ 351.52TIX 85.0

0.9%

Icons of mtg Selesnya Angels

10 0.9%

55.0%

C$ 254.54TIX 98.49

Deck tech

0.9%

Icons of mtg BGUW Dredge

10 0.9%

63.6%

C$ 423.61TIX 10.33

0.8%

Icons of mtg BRUW Legends

9 0.8%

C$ 563.80TIX 49.61

0.8%

Icons of mtg Izzet Prowess

9 0.8%

40.0%

C$ 271.29TIX 39.21

0.8%

Icons of mtg Boros Zenith Convoke

9 0.8%

C$ 184.78TIX 21.68

Deck tech

0.7%

Icons of mtg R U

8 0.7%

45.7%

C$ 312.64TIX 42.33

0.6%

Icons of mtg B U

7 0.6%

55.6%

C$ 401.93TIX 153.48

0.6%

Icons of mtg Temur Creativity

7 0.6%

65.0%

C$ 400.56TIX 44.12

0.6%

Icons of mtg Temur Control

7 0.6%

62.5%

C$ 335.63TIX 24.12

0.6%

Icons of mtg Simic Scapeshift

7 0.6%

70.0%

C$ 1235.95TIX 82.73

0.5%

Icons of mtg Mono Green Henge

6 0.5%

20.0%

C$ 1014.28TIX 161.76

0.5%

Icons of mtg Jund Sacrifice

6 0.5%

36.4%

C$ 622.10TIX 25.04

0.5%

Icons of mtg Azorius Fliers

6 0.5%

14.3%

C$ 453.30TIX 103.1

0.4%

Icons of mtg B G R U W

5 0.4%

59.1%

C$ 721.82TIX 28.87

0.4%

Icons of mtg BGRUW Creativity

5 0.4%

C$ 459.35TIX 48.59

0.4%

Icons of mtg BGRUW Legends

5 0.4%

33.3%

C$ 579.83TIX 71.73

0.4%

Icons of mtg B R

5 0.4%

41.2%

C$ 414.27TIX 121.86

0.4%

Icons of mtg B W

5 0.4%

46.7%

C$ 457.63TIX 46.89

0.4%

Icons of mtg Golgari Food

5 0.4%

C$ 823.24TIX 147.52

0.4%

Icons of mtg Jund Sacrifice

5 0.4%

50.0%

C$ 607.23TIX 42.59

0.4%

Icons of mtg R

5 0.4%

C$ 167.39TIX 32.09

Deck tech

0.3%

Icons of mtg G W

3 0.3%

88.9%

C$ 664.59TIX 77.11

0.3%

Icons of mtg BGRUW Bring to Light

3 0.3%

50.0%

C$ 471.53TIX 65.08

0.3%

Icons of mtg B R U W

3 0.3%

33.3%

C$ 436.83TIX 57.52

0.3%

Icons of mtg Mono-Black Sacrifice

3 0.3%

33.3%

C$ 281.33TIX 56.16

0.3%

Icons of mtg Mono Black Midrange

4 0.3%

C$ 739.07TIX 58.54

Deck tech

0.3%

Icons of mtg U W

4 0.3%

58.3%

C$ 411.68TIX 115.55

0.3%

Icons of mtg R W

4 0.3%

C$ 369.60TIX 42.82

0.3%

3 0.3%

C$ 591.54TIX 69.42

0.2%

2 0.2%

C$ 443.29TIX 82.06

0.2%

2 0.2%

C$ 340.18TIX 26.42

0.2%

Icons of mtg Rakdos Demons

2 0.2%

C$ 906.69TIX 80.53

0.2%

Icons of mtg W

2 0.2%

C$ 361.38TIX 14.51

Deck tech

0.2%

Icons of mtg B G R

2 0.2%

100.0%

C$ 637.20TIX 25.04

0.1%

Icons of mtg BGRUW Elementals

1 0.1%

0.1%

Icons of mtg GRUW Elementals

1 0.1%

33.3%

C$ 676.28TIX 98.65

0.1%

Icons of mtg B G U

1 0.1%

C$ 519.38TIX 21.1

0.1%

Icons of mtg BGRU Legends

1 0.1%

0.1%

Icons of mtg B G R U

1 0.1%

C$ 665.50TIX 115.2

0.1%

Icons of mtg G U W

1 0.1%

C$ 473.56TIX 139.34

0.1%

Icons of mtg B R W

1 0.1%

C$ 550.76TIX 69.46

0.1%

Icons of mtg Boros Heroic

1 0.1%

C$ 213.54TIX 39.13

0.1%

1 0.1%

C$ 742.85TIX 66.42

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Frequently asked questions about the Pioneer metagame

What is the Pioneer metagame?

This page tracks the Pioneer competitive metagame for Magic: the Gathering MTG: top archetypes, win rates, banned cards and recent tournament results.

What is the best/most popular deck in Pioneer right now?

Golgari Midrange is currently the top archetype in Pioneer, used in 13.0% of decks. See the full ranked list below.

How many different decks/archetypes are in the Pioneer metagame?

69 different archetypes currently meet our metagame threshold (4 or more wins and 1 or fewer losses) in Pioneer.

What is Pioneer?

Pioneer is a constructed format that allows expansion sets and core sets from Return to Ravnica forward, save for the Pioneer ban list. Your deck must be at least 60 cards. Up to fifteen cards may be included in your sideboard, if you use one. Include no more than four copies of any individual card in your main deck and sideboard combined (except basic lands).

What cards are banned in Pioneer?

25 cards are currently banned in Pioneer, including Windswept Heath, Undercity Informer, Balustrade Spy, Wooded Foothills, Flooded Strand. See the full banlist above.

What are the most played cards in Pioneer?

The most played cards in Pioneer right now include Thoughtseize, Mountain, Fatal Push, Spirebluff Canal, Steam Vents. See the full list above.

Are there recent tournament results for Pioneer?

Yes, see the Last Tournaments section below for the most recent Pioneer results.

Who are the top players in Pioneer?

See the Top players section below for the players with the most tournament results tracked in Pioneer.