Aetherdrift Week 2 Meta Shifts + Hidden Potential in Orzhov

Hey drafters,

Week 2 of Aetherdrift is behind us, and the meta is shifting in interesting ways! Here are the highlights:

• Green’s Popularity Climbs: Green continues to dominate in popularity, but its win rate is slipping as more players fight over it.

• White Gains Traction: Despite being the least favored color, White is showing signs of life and is even outperforming Red in some archetypes.

• Multicolor Decks on the Rise: Players are getting more comfortable with 3+ color decks, leveraging Green’s fixing to play powerful bombs.

Deep Dive into Week 2 Meta

Curious about the full breakdown? Check out our latest post:
Aetherdrift Week 2: Trends, Highlights, and Card Insights
Discover which archetypes are gaining ground and what individual cards to look out for or better avoid.

Spotlight on Orzhov: Underrated but Competitive

Orzhov is the least drafted archetype but maintains a surprisingly solid win rate. Could it be the hidden gem in Aetherdrift? We analyzed White/Black trophy decks from Platinum to Mythic and found some fascinating insights, including the key cards that make the archetype tick.

Check out the full breakdown here!
Learn why Orzhov might be worth considering in your next draft and which cards to prioritize.

Join the Conversation

What do you think of this week’s trends? Are you finding success with multicolor decks, or are you diving into Orzhov’s potential? Reply to this email or join the discussion on Bluesky.

Until next week,
Simon
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