The Pro Tour Marvel Super Heroes kicks off this Friday (17) in Amsterdam, and the Metagame breakdown published on the official Magic.gg website shows a balanced competitive landscape, with Boros Energy and Izzet Affinity sharing the top spot among the 362 competitors.Image: Magic.ggEach archetype was registered by 46 players, representing 12.7% of the field each. The tournament runs through Sunday (19) at MagicCon: Amsterdam, offering $500,000 in prizes, along with World Championship invitations and the Pro Tour trophy. The competition begins with a draft of the Marvel Super Heroes set on Friday and Saturday mornings, followed by five rounds of Modern each afternoon. On Sunday, the Top 8 will be determined in a single-elimination playoff in the Limited format.The Pro Tour Metagame features 34 different archetypes, with a strong predominance of combo and aggressive strategies over midrange, control, or ramp. The third most played deck is Broodscale Combo, with 42 pilots (11.6% of the field), followed by Eldrazi Tron (35 players, 9.7%) and Esper Goryo's (33 players, 9.1%). Amulet Titan and Izzet Prowess are tied with 25 players each (6.9%). Other archetypes with significant presence include Ruby Storm (16 players, 4.4%), Simic Neoform (14, 3.9%), and Eldrazi Ramp (12, 3.3%).In the breakdown, Frank Karsten highlights that Broodscale Combo, Eldrazi Tron, Esper Goryo's, and Simic Neoform had slightly higher numbers than expected, reflecting the appeal of explosive finishes and mana acceleration. These archetypes were particularly popular among experienced competitors with four or more Top Finishes, suggesting that veterans consider these decks well-positioned against Boros Energy and the expected field. On the other hand, the winner of the last Modern Pro Tour, Tameshi Belcher, was registered by only a single player. Although Michael Plummer took the trophy with the archetype last year, its overall win rate at the event was below expectations, and its weaker performance since then has reduced its Metagame presence.Live coverage starts at 11 a.m. Amsterdam time on Friday and Saturday, and at 10 a.m. on Sunday, on Magic's official Twitch and YouTube channels.Source: Magic.gg
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