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Data-driven insights into the current draft format of Magic: The Gathering
Aetherdrift Week 5: The format isn’t shifting much, but Traditional Draft is seeing a small resurgence. We take a closer look at how win rates compare between Premier and Traditional Draft—some surprising differences show up!
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#MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
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#MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
Aetherdrift Draft Week 5: Meta Update and Traditional Draft Insights - State of the Format
The format remains stable, but Traditional Draft saw a slight uptick in interest last week. This meta overview explores key win rate differences between Premier and Traditional Draft.
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March 20, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Aetherdrift Week 5: The format isn’t shifting much, but Traditional Draft is seeing a small resurgence. We take a closer look at how win rates compare between Premier and Traditional Draft—some surprising differences show up!
state-of-the-format.com/posts/dft-we...
#MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
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#MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
🚨⚠️ Error in the Analysis: Premier Drafts are truly random!
Since I published my article about my analysis of 17Lands draft share and rank distribution I got a lot of feedback and questions. A couple of people pointed out potential problems with my analysis of the rank and draft seatings and after
Since I published my article about my analysis of 17Lands draft share and rank distribution I got a lot of feedback and questions. A couple of people pointed out potential problems with my analysis of the rank and draft seatings and after
March 18, 2025 at 11:02 AM
🚨⚠️ Error in the Analysis: Premier Drafts are truly random!
Since I published my article about my analysis of 17Lands draft share and rank distribution I got a lot of feedback and questions. A couple of people pointed out potential problems with my analysis of the rank and draft seatings and after
Since I published my article about my analysis of 17Lands draft share and rank distribution I got a lot of feedback and questions. A couple of people pointed out potential problems with my analysis of the rank and draft seatings and after
Ever wondered how many #MTGArena drafters actually use 17Lands? 🤔
I ran the numbers on the public dataset, matched thousands of draft pods, and found the answer. Plus, I discovered something unexpected about how Arena seats its drafts.
Check it out here: state-of-the-format.com/posts/how-ma...
I ran the numbers on the public dataset, matched thousands of draft pods, and found the answer. Plus, I discovered something unexpected about how Arena seats its drafts.
Check it out here: state-of-the-format.com/posts/how-ma...
How many Arena players use 17Lands? - State of the Format
17Lands has transformed how we analyze Magic: The Gathering draft formats, but how many Arena players actually use it? This article breaks down the methodology and results of estimating the percentage...
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March 17, 2025 at 9:46 PM
Ever wondered how many #MTGArena drafters actually use 17Lands? 🤔
I ran the numbers on the public dataset, matched thousands of draft pods, and found the answer. Plus, I discovered something unexpected about how Arena seats its drafts.
Check it out here: state-of-the-format.com/posts/how-ma...
I ran the numbers on the public dataset, matched thousands of draft pods, and found the answer. Plus, I discovered something unexpected about how Arena seats its drafts.
Check it out here: state-of-the-format.com/posts/how-ma...
Players are moving away from Aetherdrift, making week 4 of the format the least played week in the last year. Check out how the meta is settling down in this compact overview 📊
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
Aetherdrift Draft Week 4: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insights - State of the Format
As players are losing interest in Aetherdrift, the meta is settling down. Check out this weeks meta update to see where the final numbers have settled.
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March 13, 2025 at 6:06 AM
Players are moving away from Aetherdrift, making week 4 of the format the least played week in the last year. Check out how the meta is settling down in this compact overview 📊
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
Green’s been running the show in DFT, I dug into the public 17Lands dataset to see what works against Green decks—what removal lines up, which cards overperform against each green archetype.
If you’re tired of getting steamrolled by Ketradons, this one’s for you.
#MTGA #Aetherdrift #LimitedMTG
If you’re tired of getting steamrolled by Ketradons, this one’s for you.
#MTGA #Aetherdrift #LimitedMTG
How to Beat Green in Aetherdrift - State of the Format
Green is the best performing color in Aetherdrift, so naturally you want to know how to beat it. This article shows you the result of analyzing card win rates against Green decks and shows you which t...
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March 13, 2025 at 4:26 AM
Green’s been running the show in DFT, I dug into the public 17Lands dataset to see what works against Green decks—what removal lines up, which cards overperform against each green archetype.
If you’re tired of getting steamrolled by Ketradons, this one’s for you.
#MTGA #Aetherdrift #LimitedMTG
If you’re tired of getting steamrolled by Ketradons, this one’s for you.
#MTGA #Aetherdrift #LimitedMTG
Week 3 of Aetherdrift Draft: White is making a comeback, Rakdos is rising, and Green is still strong but more contested than ever. Plus, some key cards are climbing in value while others are falling off. Get the latest insights to stay ahead in your drafts!
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
Aetherdrift Draft Week 3: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insights - State of the Format
White is making a comeback, Rakdos is on the rise, and Green remains strong despite heavy competition. This article breaks down key meta shifts, color and archetype trends, and standout cards, helping...
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March 5, 2025 at 5:43 AM
Week 3 of Aetherdrift Draft: White is making a comeback, Rakdos is rising, and Green is still strong but more contested than ever. Plus, some key cards are climbing in value while others are falling off. Get the latest insights to stay ahead in your drafts!
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
#MTGA #MagicArena #MTGDraft #LimitedMTG
After hearing praise about Rakdos in #Aetherdrift in recent podcasts, I decided to do an analysis of Black/Red trophy decks. Here's a detailed breakdown how Rakdos works and which cards are essential to succeed with it. #mtgarena
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Rakdos in Aetherdrift - State of the Format
Rakdos is praised all over latest draft content. This article presents the results of a trophy deck analysis for Black/Red decks. We'll explore the archetype’s game plan, average deck composition, key...
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March 4, 2025 at 4:36 AM
After hearing praise about Rakdos in #Aetherdrift in recent podcasts, I decided to do an analysis of Black/Red trophy decks. Here's a detailed breakdown how Rakdos works and which cards are essential to succeed with it. #mtgarena
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Week 2 of Aetherdrift: Green's popularity keeps climbing, but its win rate is slipping. Meanwhile, White is quietly gaining ground. Check out the latest meta shifts and some interesting cards that stood out this week!
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Aetherdrift Draft Week 2: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insights - State of the Format
Discover the latest shifts in the Aetherdrift meta. Green continues to rise in popularity but at the cost of its win rate, while White is quietly gaining traction. Find out more in this week’s overvie...
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February 26, 2025 at 3:20 PM
Week 2 of Aetherdrift: Green's popularity keeps climbing, but its win rate is slipping. Meanwhile, White is quietly gaining ground. Check out the latest meta shifts and some interesting cards that stood out this week!
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Draft is self-correcting. How many times did you hear that?
Now you can see it thanks to 17Lands data. And don't worry - explanation follows.
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Now you can see it thanks to 17Lands data. And don't worry - explanation follows.
1/7
February 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
Draft is self-correcting. How many times did you hear that?
Now you can see it thanks to 17Lands data. And don't worry - explanation follows.
1/7
Now you can see it thanks to 17Lands data. And don't worry - explanation follows.
1/7
White/Black is the least drafted archetype on 17Lands right now, despite an average win rate.
I took a closer look at Orzhov trophy decks to find out what's working and want to share my results with you.
What's your experience with WB in DFT so far? 🏎️🏁
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I took a closer look at Orzhov trophy decks to find out what's working and want to share my results with you.
What's your experience with WB in DFT so far? 🏎️🏁
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Orzhov in Aetherdrift - State of the Format
Orzhov is the least played archetype in Aetherdrift, but it’s showing surprising potential. This analysis dives into trophy decks to reveal what makes White/Black tick and how to draft it successfully...
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February 24, 2025 at 6:40 PM
White/Black is the least drafted archetype on 17Lands right now, despite an average win rate.
I took a closer look at Orzhov trophy decks to find out what's working and want to share my results with you.
What's your experience with WB in DFT so far? 🏎️🏁
state-of-the-format.com/posts/orzhov...
I took a closer look at Orzhov trophy decks to find out what's working and want to share my results with you.
What's your experience with WB in DFT so far? 🏎️🏁
state-of-the-format.com/posts/orzhov...
Week 1 of Aetherdrift is here, and the numbers are crunched! 📊 Green is dominating, Boros is struggling, and two-color decks are king. Curious about the best archetypes and what cards make them tick? Get a full breakdown and stay ahead of the meta! 🚀
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Breaking Down Aetherdrift: Deep Dive into Early Format Data - State of the Format
Aetherdrift’s first week is in the books, and early trends are emerging. The format is slower than previous sets, favoring late-game strategies over aggressive decks. Read on for a full breakdown of a...
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February 18, 2025 at 2:54 PM
Week 1 of Aetherdrift is here, and the numbers are crunched! 📊 Green is dominating, Boros is struggling, and two-color decks are king. Curious about the best archetypes and what cards make them tick? Get a full breakdown and stay ahead of the meta! 🚀
state-of-the-format.com/posts/dft-we...
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New Major Update: State of the Format now has overview pages for each archetype in #Aetherdrift, featuring key players, over- and undervalued cards, and common traps—all in one convenient place. Check it out and let me know what you think!
state-of-the-format.com/archetype/BG/
state-of-the-format.com/archetype/BG/
BG in DFT
Compact overview of BG in DFT, explore how this archetype works and what cards make it work.
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February 17, 2025 at 5:37 PM
New Major Update: State of the Format now has overview pages for each archetype in #Aetherdrift, featuring key players, over- and undervalued cards, and common traps—all in one convenient place. Check it out and let me know what you think!
state-of-the-format.com/archetype/BG/
state-of-the-format.com/archetype/BG/
Just opened @17lands.bsky.social and was surprised by the new great-looking card grades view. This is a great improvement in UX as I'm sure it is the kind of information most people want to get out of the website. Great job 👍
December 24, 2024 at 5:17 PM
Just opened @17lands.bsky.social and was surprised by the new great-looking card grades view. This is a great improvement in UX as I'm sure it is the kind of information most people want to get out of the website. Great job 👍
Week 2 Meta Game Analysis for Pioneer Masters! 📊 Find out what changed in the format and discover where you can gain an edge in your next draft. 🧠✨ Read more here:
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft
Pioneer Masters Draft Week 2: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insights - State of the Format
Have a look at data from the second week of Pioneer Masters, multicolor decks deteriorate in win rate, Rakdos and Boros on the rise, more insights and trends.
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December 24, 2024 at 10:36 AM
Week 2 Meta Game Analysis for Pioneer Masters! 📊 Find out what changed in the format and discover where you can gain an edge in your next draft. 🧠✨ Read more here:
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft
With Pioneer Masters stealing the spotlight, Foundations Week 5 has a smaller dataset—but the meta still has stories to tell. Top colors, archetypes, and card standouts await. Full analysis here:
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft #mtgFoundations
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft #mtgFoundations
Foundations Draft Week 5: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insights - State of the Format
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December 18, 2024 at 11:27 AM
With Pioneer Masters stealing the spotlight, Foundations Week 5 has a smaller dataset—but the meta still has stories to tell. Top colors, archetypes, and card standouts await. Full analysis here:
state-of-the-format.com/posts/fdn-we...
#mtgArena #mtgDraft #mtgFoundations
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#mtgArena #mtgDraft #mtgFoundations
Pioneer Masters Week 1: Boros and Rakdos lead the pack, but the meta has plenty to explore. I break down the top-performing archetypes, key cards, and a few traps to watch out for. Read the full analysis here:
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#mtgdraft #mtgArena #MagicTheGathering
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#mtgdraft #mtgArena #MagicTheGathering
Breaking Down Pioneer Masters: Best Decks and Top Performing Cards - State of the Format
A detailed Week 1 breakdown of Pioneer Masters Limited format. Learn the top archetypes, undervalued cards, and trends shaping the meta.
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December 17, 2024 at 2:51 PM
Pioneer Masters Week 1: Boros and Rakdos lead the pack, but the meta has plenty to explore. I break down the top-performing archetypes, key cards, and a few traps to watch out for. Read the full analysis here:
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#mtgdraft #mtgArena #MagicTheGathering
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#mtgdraft #mtgArena #MagicTheGathering
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In my latest episode I mention the "secret archetype" in Pioneer Masters draft: mono Red. So I thought - why not go a bit deeper into those decks? MonoR still sits comfortably at 71.7% win rate on 17Lands.com. Certainly a number that is worth noticing. 1/9
In my latest episode I mention the "secret archetype" in Pioneer Masters draft: mono Red. So I thought - why not go a bit deeper into those decks? MonoR still sits comfortably at 71.7% win rate on 17Lands.com. Certainly a number that is worth noticing. 1/9
December 17, 2024 at 12:37 PM
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In my latest episode I mention the "secret archetype" in Pioneer Masters draft: mono Red. So I thought - why not go a bit deeper into those decks? MonoR still sits comfortably at 71.7% win rate on 17Lands.com. Certainly a number that is worth noticing. 1/9
In my latest episode I mention the "secret archetype" in Pioneer Masters draft: mono Red. So I thought - why not go a bit deeper into those decks? MonoR still sits comfortably at 71.7% win rate on 17Lands.com. Certainly a number that is worth noticing. 1/9
Week 4 of Foundations is in the books! 17Lands data highlights just how balanced this set turned out to be. Not ready for Pioneer Masters yet? Dive into the stats and reflect on what made this Limited environment so interesting.
#mtgArena #mtgdraft
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#mtgArena #mtgdraft
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Foundations Draft Week 4: Meta Shifts and Win Rate Analysis - State of the Format
An in-depth analysis of week 4 Foundations Premier Drafts, exploring format popularity, color trends, and archetype performance.
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December 11, 2024 at 2:57 PM
Week 4 of Foundations is in the books! 17Lands data highlights just how balanced this set turned out to be. Not ready for Pioneer Masters yet? Dive into the stats and reflect on what made this Limited environment so interesting.
#mtgArena #mtgdraft
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#mtgArena #mtgdraft
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Selesnya was the third best performing archetype in week 3 of Foundations (Premier Draft).
I used the 17Lands dataset to find sub-archetype - flavors - of Selesnya in a data-driven approach and present my findings in this article. #mtgdraft #MTGArena
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I used the 17Lands dataset to find sub-archetype - flavors - of Selesnya in a data-driven approach and present my findings in this article. #mtgdraft #MTGArena
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Selesnya Flavors in Foundations - State of the Format
As the format continues to evolve, Selesnya has become the third best archetype in the format. This article explores different builds of Selesnya in Foundations based on the game data published by 17L...
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December 10, 2024 at 1:05 PM
Selesnya was the third best performing archetype in week 3 of Foundations (Premier Draft).
I used the 17Lands dataset to find sub-archetype - flavors - of Selesnya in a data-driven approach and present my findings in this article. #mtgdraft #MTGArena
state-of-the-format.com/posts/selesn...
I used the 17Lands dataset to find sub-archetype - flavors - of Selesnya in a data-driven approach and present my findings in this article. #mtgdraft #MTGArena
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I took a deep dive into Gruul in Foundations and did a full archetype crackdown. Green may be the least played color, but Gruul is outperforming expectations. Here's what I learned:
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#MagicTheGathering #MTGFoundations #MTGArena #mtgdraft
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#MagicTheGathering #MTGFoundations #MTGArena #mtgdraft
Gruul in Foundations - State of the Format
Green has a bad reputation in this format, but red/green actually has a decent win rate in Foundations. Let's see what it takes to win with green and how to get an edge when drafting.
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December 2, 2024 at 7:34 PM
I took a deep dive into Gruul in Foundations and did a full archetype crackdown. Green may be the least played color, but Gruul is outperforming expectations. Here's what I learned:
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#MagicTheGathering #MTGFoundations #MTGArena #mtgdraft
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#MagicTheGathering #MTGFoundations #MTGArena #mtgdraft