u/Reaper_Eagle

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[Article] August ’26 Metagame Update: Energy’s End?

The August Metagame Update is here. Highlights include:

  • The apparent end of Energy's dominance.
  • A metagame that might return Energy to dominance.
  • The data is a bit deceptive.

For all this and the data, read the article.

u/Reaper_Eagle — 1 month ago
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[article] July ’26 Metagame Update: The Pro Tour Bump

The July Metagame Update is ready. Highlights include:

  • The positive trends from June continue.
  • A deck I dismissed did better than expected, worse than its pilots hoped.
  • I have a strong sense of déjà vu*.*

For all this and the data, read the article.

u/Reaper_Eagle — 2 months ago
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[Article] June ’26+ Metagame Update: Not That Different

The June+ Metagame Update is ready. It's plus because I wasn't paying close enough attention and included data from May 31st. Other highlights include:

  • Outliers are down but not eliminated.
  • The largest paper sample size in years. This would have happened even if I hadn't included an extra day.
  • Online play appears mostly unaffected by the bans and unbans. Paper is another story.

For all this and the data, read the article.

u/Reaper_Eagle — 3 months ago

[Article] May ’26 Metagame Update: Pre-ban Metagame

I did not see the bans or unbans coming and have nothing else to do with the pre-ban data, so here's an early edition of the Monthly Metagame Update. Highlights include:

  • Boros Energy declined as predicted.
  • Weapons Manufacturing is the deck to watch.
  • And I accuse Wizards of loving Living End more than u/Living_End.

For all this and the data, read the article.

u/Reaper_Eagle — 5 months ago

[article] April ’26 Metagame Update: Blink’s Odd Month

The Monthly Metagame Update is here. Highlights include:

  • The title doesn't quite do Blink's data justice.
  • MTGO is moving towards full consolidation.
  • I'm giving up trying to differentiate Weapons Manufacturing decks.

For all this and the data, read the article.

u/Reaper_Eagle — 5 months ago