
Generally speaking, the tournaments results are in BO3 only, have a much smaller sample size and its environment is very different from an open MTG Arena ladder experience. Game Mode: As a general rule, best-of-one (BO1) prefers linear strategies and the metagame is different from Traditional best-of-three (BO3).MTGmeta.io and MTG Data aggregates these results to analyze their performance. Tournaments: Important results shaped professional players.Currently, we have access to Untapped.gg, MTGA Assistant, MTG Arena Pro and MTG Arena Tool. Third-party applications: that track matches and publishes the data directly from ladder play.
Field representation, win rate and matchups: How prolific a deck is on the Mythic ladder and how it stacks up against the other popular decks in the metagame. When constructing the tier list, we take into account a variety of factors and sources: Below the tier list you will also find a curated decklist for each archetype as well as a full explanation and reasoning behind these rankings and tiers. The higher something is within the tier, the better it is than other decks. Each deck will be ranked in numerical order as well as tier order. Click on the deck archetype name to find the latest decklists representing it. To learn more about this format, consult our dedicated guide. Standard 2022 is a transitional format where you are allowed cards only from the last four sets (ZNR, KHM, STX, AFR) before rotation happens on September, 2021 with Innistrad: Midnight Hunt. Standard 2022 has now been superseded by regular Standard after rotation! Please visit our respective Standard section. Explore the Standard 2022 metagame as we regularly rank the top decks in a tier list, as well as our comprehensive analysis and review. Discover the best Magic: The Gathering Arena Historic decks and archetypes that the players are using to climb the ranked ladder and win tournaments.