Pioneer Best Arquetypes
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 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.
Who are the top players in Pioneer?
See the Top players section below for the players with the most tournament results tracked in Pioneer.