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Khans of Tarkir Draft Deck Metagame

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Boros card breakdown - 17 decks, 3.86% of meta

Creatures

2.5 You need to be playing Black for this to do it's thing, but if you can we're talking about a cheap creature that can trade with anything. 3.1 1x in 18%

1 This is irrelevant on almost all board states. It's too small early and the ability is too expensive and risky late. 0.7 1x in 18%

2 This has an almost passable starting stat-line, and it's ability to grow can make it ito an impressive creature if the game goes long enough. 1.9 1x in 18%

3 This feels really nice when it lets you double spell, and pretty bad when you can't, since you just played a Hill Giant. Because of Morph, though, you're able to do something with the mana more often than in most formats. 3.2 1x in 24%

2 A Flying, Trampling, Hill Giant isn't the best thing ever, but it's serviceable enough. 3.9 1x in 24%

3 Like the other Outlast lords, this one gives you a decent baseline and is a great place to sink your mana. 4.2 1x in 24%

4 This is an absolute beating. It's very easy to buff Prowess creatures in this format, making it a nightmare to block the Seeker. Getting lifelink to go along with the stats boost is a huge deal too. 4.4 1x in 24%

3 If this was always a 4-mana 2/3 that did two damage on ETB, it would be a 4.0. Unfortunately, it's not always going to get it done, and when it can't it feels pretty bad. Still, you can get it going often enough for it to be a very powerful Common. 4.7 1x in 29%

2 This has bad stats and it's Raid is surprisingly challenging to get going. Not only do you need to attack, as with all Raid creatures, but you also need a creature in the graveyard with the right stats. It doesn't line up often enough for this to be anything special. 3 1x in 29%

2.5 This stat-line performs surprisingly well in a set loaded with instant-speed ways to trigger Prowess. 2.4 2x in 29%

3.5 While not quite as insane here as it is in 60-card formats, it is still a frightening turn one play in this format, and thanks to Prowess and lots of support for it in the set, it is a one drop that remains relevant all game long. 4 1x in 35%

3 White decks are set up pretty well for this to be a three mana 2/3 that gives you a 1/1 pretty often, and that's a great deal. 4.2 1x in 35%

2.5 The base stats are rough, but it slots nicely into both Blue-Red and Red-Green. In the former because of Prowess, in the latter because it often has 4 power. 2.1 1x in 41%

3 A two mana 2/1 that can't be blocked by tokens is passable, and this will often be a 3/2. 3.5 1x in 47%
Instant, Sorcery

3 This is a nice trick in any set, as it has the ability to allow your creature to easily win combat and/or save it for removal. It can even make a creature unblockable in a pinch. Then, you throw in Prowess and +1/+1 counter synergies, and we're talking about an awesome Common. 3.8 1x in 18%

1.0 // 2.5 As usual, not really worth it unless you've got some sacrifice outlets to get rid of the creature you steal. 1.9 1x in 18%

1 There are definitely Warriors in this set, and giving them all a reasonable buff and lifelink can sometimes help you win a race, but this demands you be good at going wide and running enough Warriors to really be worthwhile, and those things are far from guaranteed. 2.9 1x in 18%

2.5 Your creature already needs high enough toughness for this to work effectively, otherwise you can get 2-for-1'd. But the power boost does mean a wider swath of creatures can use this effectively. It isn't quite premium though, too situational. 2.1 1x in 24%

4 This is great in all the Red decks, whether you're interested in going wide or casting spells, it does it all, while also just being a great rate for adding three bodies to the board. 3.8 1x in 24%

2 This isn't the best rate for getting three 1/1 tokens, even at Instant speed. Buf if you need to go wide, it can do the job. 2.8 1x in 24%

2 This is pretty rough when the creature doesn't have a counter. When it does it becomes premium removal, but you have to account for the times where it is a 4-mana deal 3, because those feel rough and that's what it does the most often. 2.7 1x in 24%

2 This is nice in Prowess decks, and passable elsewhere. 2.1 1x in 24%

5 Fireball is nuts in Limited. It's great removal and a great finisher, and this has huge Ferocious upside. 5 1x in 24%

2 You can run it in your deck if you need to, but it doesn't always have a target. 2.6 1x in 24%

2.5 It is far from premium, but Kill Shot does the job often enough to be a worthwhile inclusion in most White decks. 3.9 1x in 29%

1.0 // 2.5 Some Mardu decks can go really wide, and having one of these in that type of deck is a good idea. 1.7 1x in 35%

1.0 // 2.5 This is pretty awful if you don't have a bunch of Prowess in your deck. However, getting lots of Prowess is very doable, so you'll find yourself in decks where this works nicely often enough. 1.9 1x in 47%

2.5 This is a Lava Axe that can actually hit creatures, which makes for a pretty solid card, even at five mana. It's a bit worse than the axe if you're not Raiding, but it is pretty doable to get that going in Red. 2.7 1x in 47%
Enchantment, Artifact

1 This is mostly sideboard material for Sultai opponents. It does replace itself and trigger Prowess, though, so it isn't entirely terrible in your main deck. 2.1 1x in 6%

0 This offers a mediocre stats boost and doesn't do enough to overcome the massive risk of getting 2-for-1'd. 0.8 1x in 6%

2.5 This can be quite the combat trick in a deck with lots of 4 power creatures, as it tends to take something down and then stick around and offer a very relevant buff. It also works nicely in Jeskai decks because of Prowess. 2.7 1x in 6%

1.5 These are really clunky, and even with the slower games this format has (compared to modern Limited), they aren't something you always run. 1.3 1x in 6%

1.5 These are really clunky, and even with the slower games this format has (compared to modern Limited), they aren't something you always run. 1.8 1x in 6%

0 Picking off small creatures is just too narrow of a use. 1.2 1x in 6%

1.5 This does trigger prowess, making it a little better than it looks at first. Shutting down a blocker or attacker for a turn has it's uses, but sometimes it isn't really worth a card. 0.8 1x in 6%

2 Getting a 1/1 when you attack is nice, though certainly not incredible, and it's activated ability is incredibly underwhelming. 4.6 1x in 6%

4 If this always equipped for three, it would be kind of alright -- but you can often equip it for one in this format thanks to the plethora of Morph creatures -- and that makes it a really good Equipment. 5 1x in 6%

1.0 // 3.5 This is a very powerful build around. Jeskai decks already want to run lots of spells, and tacking a Goblin on to those is huge. You can't really play it without a critical mass of spells, though. 2.6 1x in 12%

3.5 This is a very efficient way to deal with many creatures in the format, though it is a bit of a bummer it can't deal with face-down Morphs. 4.1 1x in 29%
Planeswalkers
Lands

3 Fixing is extra important in this wedge-focused set, so these fetch lands are higher picks than they normally are. -0 1x in 6%

3.5 These tri-lands are fairly high picks, as you're going to find yourself running three colors in virtually every deck since doing so gives you access to powerhouses like the Charms. These make that much easier on your mana base. 4.2 1x in 12%

3 Fixing is extra important in this wedge-focused set, so these gain lands are higher picks than they normally are. 3.3 1x in 12%

3 Fixing is extra important in this wedge-focused set, so these gain lands are higher picks than they normally are. 3 1x in 12%

3 Fixing is extra important in this wedge-focused set, so these gain lands are higher picks than they normally are. 3.6 1x in 35%
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4 This is a very strong Common. Playing it face up feels pretty good. Turning it face up after playing it face down feels good too. Four bodies out of one card is just a really big deal. 3 1x in 6%

4 Well below-rate stats get this into trouble sometimes, and if you're not in a spot where you can attack, it feels miserable. But the good news is…this makes it so you're almost ALWAYS in a spot where you can attack, since blocking becomes a nightmare for your opponent. 3.9 1x in 6%

4 The base stats can sometimes be really punishing. Your opponent can spend two mana to take this down and that's a huge tempo hit. However, the upside is worth it. A 5-mana 3/3 double striker is a reasonable deal to begin with, and with Prowess around your opponent is always going to wince when you attack with this thing. They have no idea what will happen. -0 1x in 6%

4 You're going to use the removal mode the most often, but generating two 1/1 first strike tokens is great too -- and can actually feel like removal that adds to the board in the right situation. The discard option isn't one you're going to want very often in Limited, though. 4 1x in 12%

4 At worst, this is three mana to kill something with three toughness which is plenty good. At it's best, it can pick off three creatures. And that's without talking about the fact that it can hit your opponent too! 4.6 1x in 12%

4 This is a beating if you're an aggro deck. Most of the time, removal spells that only kill blockers aren't great for aggro, since it means you're not doing damage. That's not the case here, though! Because it gives your creature trample, it's effectively like youre creature went unblocked and you kill their creature. 4 1x in 12%

4 This is great in all the Red decks, whether you're interested in going wide or casting spells, it does it all, while also just being a great rate for adding three bodies to the board. 3.8 1x in 24%

4 This is an absolute beating. It's very easy to buff Prowess creatures in this format, making it a nightmare to block the Seeker. Getting lifelink to go along with the stats boost is a huge deal too. 4.4 1x in 24%

4.5 As usual, a sweeper is a powerful thing, but it can also be awkward if you're an aggro deck. Still, this kind of power to reset the game is impossible to replace. 5 1x in 6%

4.5 This is a one-drop that can take over the game by it's mid-point. Growing large and adding a 1/1 to the board every time it does is awesome. Doesn't feel that different from Pack Rat! 5 1x in 6%

4.5 This has great starting stats and will often be much larger, especially because it can hand out +1/+1 counters in the late game. 5 1x in 18%

5 This is a hard-hitting flyer that doesn't stay dead and damages your opponent every time it turns face up. That's a text book bomb. 4.7 1x in 6%

5 This can end the game in a hurry even without it's activated ability, but with it, the game can end even faster thanks to Haste! And, if you're a little behind, lifelink and/or Vigilance do a great job of allowing you to continue to pressure your opponent while protecting yourself. 5 1x in 18%

5 Fireball is nuts in Limited. It's great removal and a great finisher, and this has huge Ferocious upside. 5 1x in 24%

Abzan	789 matches	95 decks
21.59% of Metagame
Mardu	730 matches	89 decks
20.23% of Metagame
Jeskai	496 matches	60 decks
13.64% of Metagame
Sultai	380 matches	45 decks
10.23% of Metagame
Temur	297 matches	37 decks
8.41% of Metagame
Orzhov	228 matches	27 decks
6.14% of Metagame
Boros	143 matches	17 decks
3.86% of Metagame
Five Color	88 matches	11 decks
2.50% of Metagame
Four Color (Non-black)	63 matches	8 decks
1.82% of Metagame
Simic	49 matches	7 decks
1.59% of Metagame
Golgari	43 matches	6 decks
1.36% of Metagame
Four Color (Non-blue)	40 matches	6 decks
1.36% of Metagame
Selesnya	52 matches	6 decks
1.36% of Metagame
Four Color (Non-white)	43 matches	5 decks
1.14% of Metagame
Four Color (Non-red)	34 matches	4 decks
0.91% of Metagame
Azorius	23 matches	3 decks
0.68% of Metagame
Izzet	25 matches	3 decks
0.68% of Metagame
Rakdos	17 matches	2 decks
0.45% of Metagame
Grixis	16 matches	2 decks
0.45% of Metagame
Bant	17 matches	2 decks
0.45% of Metagame
Gruul	9 matches	1 decks
0.23% of Metagame
Naya	8 matches	1 decks
0.23% of Metagame
Four Color (Non-green)	9 matches	1 decks
0.23% of Metagame
Jund	9 matches	1 decks
0.23% of Metagame
Mono Red	8 matches	1 decks
0.23% of Metagame

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Khans of Tarkir Draft Deck Metagame

Boros card breakdown - 17 decks, 3.86% of meta

Creatures

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Enchantment, Artifact

Planeswalkers

Lands

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