Pioneer Best Arquetypes

Pioneer Meta Staples Decklists Guides Winrate %Top players Collection

908 Decks · last 60 days · Updated 09/05/2026

Deck name

Decks

Games

Win %

Cost

Deck tech

16.5%

Icons of mtg Izzet Prowess (Lessons)

150 16.5%

155

43.9%

$ 220.95TIX 55.06

12.7%

Icons of mtg Golgari Midrange

115 12.7%

160

46.9%

$ 381.36TIX 185.52

9.9%

Icons of mtg Abzan Greasefang

90 9.9%

110

53.6%

$ 497.22TIX 108.73

Deck tech

8.0%

Icons of mtg Mono Red Aggro

73 8.0%

46.2%

$ 193.06TIX 35.09

5.3%

Icons of mtg Azorius Control

48 5.3%

48.8%

$ 284.62TIX 111.22

Deck tech

3.6%

Icons of mtg Jeskai Control

33 3.6%

43.6%

$ 318.74TIX 30.14

3.4%

Icons of mtg Izzet Mako

31 3.4%

56.8%

$ 686.51TIX 222.31

2.9%

Icons of mtg Golgari Devotion

26 2.9%

54.8%

$ 686.45TIX 177.08

2.6%

Icons of mtg Izzet Phoenix

24 2.6%

47.6%

$ 203.71TIX 88.72

2.4%

Icons of mtg Dimir Bounce (2026)

22 2.4%

40.0%

$ 423.71TIX 79.85

2.3%

Icons of mtg Temur Control

21 2.3%

42.9%

$ 307.36TIX 32.21

2.1%

Icons of mtg Orzhov Greasefang

19 2.1%

$ 319.17TIX 46.07

2.0%

Icons of mtg Simic Devotion

18 2.0%

75.0%

$ 861.39TIX 248.86

1.9%

Icons of mtg Dimir Ninjas

17 1.9%

61.5%

$ 688.77TIX 116.47

Deck tech

1.5%

Icons of mtg Izzet Prowess

14 1.5%

44.4%

$ 186.04TIX 46.7

1.5%

Icons of mtg Simic Scapeshift

14 1.5%

63.2%

$ 901.79TIX 118.57

1.4%

Icons of mtg Selesnya Badgermole Company

13 1.4%

40.0%

$ 574.29TIX 143.54

1.2%

Icons of mtg BGUW Dredge

11 1.2%

75.0%

$ 290.50TIX 13.63

1.2%

Icons of mtg Boros Wildfire

11 1.2%

40.0%

$ 206.78TIX 102.92

Deck tech

0.9%

Icons of mtg Golgari Food

8 0.9%

64.3%

$ 599.53TIX 172.62

0.9%

Icons of mtg Azorius Flash Spirits

8 0.9%

$ 160.85TIX 44.71

Deck tech

0.9%

Icons of mtg Azorius Fliers

8 0.9%

40.0%

$ 310.85TIX 302.99

0.9%

Icons of mtg Rakdos Demons

8 0.9%

50.0%

$ 621.77TIX 80.53

0.9%

Icons of mtg B G R U W

8 0.9%

57.1%

$ 495.00TIX 69.62

0.8%

Icons of mtg Selesnya Angels

7 0.8%

61.5%

$ 226.92TIX 12.21

Deck tech

0.8%

Icons of mtg Jund Sacrifice

7 0.8%

50.0%

$ 416.42TIX 42.59

0.7%

Icons of mtg Boros Hammer

6 0.7%

33.3%

$ 241.06TIX 13.39

0.7%

Icons of mtg Boros Zenith Convoke

6 0.7%

$ 117.22TIX 27.43

Deck tech

0.7%

Icons of mtg BGRUW Bring to Light

6 0.7%

$ 323.36TIX 55.04

0.7%

Icons of mtg U

6 0.7%

$ 190.80TIX 67.37

Deck tech

0.7%

Icons of mtg B G U

6 0.7%

$ 356.17TIX 148.11

0.7%

Icons of mtg U W

6 0.7%

100.0%

$ 282.31TIX 72.35

0.7%

Icons of mtg Mono White Legends

6 0.7%

$ 666.02TIX 79.5

0.7%

Icons of mtg R U

6 0.7%

43.2%

$ 214.39TIX 28.09

0.6%

Icons of mtg Boros Heroic

5 0.6%

20.0%

$ 146.44TIX 39.13

Deck tech

0.6%

Icons of mtg BGUW Lotus Field

5 0.6%

75.0%

$ 466.98TIX 69.23

0.4%

Icons of mtg Mono Black Midrange

4 0.4%

$ 506.82TIX 37.58

Deck tech

0.4%

Icons of mtg Mono Green Henge

4 0.4%

$ 695.56TIX 187.31

0.4%

Icons of mtg Selesnya Counters

4 0.4%

$ 628.11TIX 151.93

0.4%

Icons of mtg Mono Green Nykthos Ramp

4 0.4%

$ 459.64TIX 48.06

0.4%

Icons of mtg Selesnya Fiend Artisan

4 0.4%

50.0%

$ 708.78TIX 174.09

0.3%

Icons of mtg B R

3 0.3%

41.2%

$ 284.09TIX 14.82

0.3%

Icons of mtg Izzet Crab

3 0.3%

$ 187.90TIX 29.22

0.3%

Icons of mtg BGRUW Quintorius Combo

3 0.3%

$ 452.50TIX 57.26

0.3%

Icons of mtg Sultai Scapeshift

3 0.3%

$ 814.43TIX 118.64

0.2%

Icons of mtg B G R

2 0.2%

33.3%

$ 436.97TIX 144.55

0.2%

Icons of mtg Bant Scapeshift

2 0.2%

$ 797.98TIX 83.69

0.2%

Icons of mtg R W

2 0.2%

$ 253.46TIX 45.31

0.1%

Icons of mtg G R U

1 0.1%

85.7%

$ 350.12TIX 44.31

0.1%

1 0.1%

$ 303.99TIX 119.83

0.1%

1 0.1%

$ 114.79TIX 37.38

Deck tech

0.1%

Icons of mtg G R U W

1 0.1%

$ 445.58TIX 92.25

0.1%

Icons of mtg G W

1 0.1%

$ 455.75TIX 22.37

0.1%

Icons of mtg B R U W

1 0.1%

$ 334.57TIX 79.59

0.1%

Icons of mtg R U W

1 0.1%

$ 443.91TIX 26.09

0.1%

Icons of mtg B R W

1 0.1%

$ 377.69TIX 79.88

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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?

Izzet Prowess (Lessons) is currently the top archetype in Pioneer, used in 16.5% of decks. See the full ranked list below.

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

56 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, Spirebluff Canal, Steam Vents, Blooming Marsh. 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.