Aetherdrift Week 4 Meta Update + How to Beat Green!

Hey drafters,

Week 4 of Aetherdrift is here, and the format is settling down. Player numbers are dropping, but that doesn’t mean there’s nothing left to learn! Here are the latest insights:

📉 Meta Stabilization: The color and archetype rankings barely shifted this week, solidifying what we’ve seen so far. If you’re still drafting, you know what to expect.

⚫ Black Holds Strong: It’s now officially the second most-played color, overtaking Blue. Meanwhile, Boros remains stuck at the bottom.

🚀 Late-Rising Picks: Some under-the-radar cards are climbing in value—while others are slipping. Find out which cards you should be prioritizing in the latest meta update.

🔍 Full breakdown here: Aetherdrift Draft Week 4: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insight

How to Beat Green – A Data-Driven Guide

Green has been the dominant force in this format, but what actually works against it? We analyzed thousands of games to find the best-performing cards and strategies against Green decks.

• Cheap interaction? Hard counters? Big threats? We break down what actually works.

• Which colors hold their own? Some do better than expected.

• Surprising standouts: Certain cards have quietly been overperforming against Green—are you drafting them?

Read the full deep dive here: How to Beat Green in Aetherdrift

Join the Conversation

How’s your Aetherdrift experience going? Are you still enjoying the format, or has it run its course? Join the discussion on Bluesky!

Until next week,
Simon
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