The release of The Lost Caverns of Ixalan has had a significant impact on the Pioneer metagame, introducing powerful new cards and combo decks. One such deck, Gruul Scapeshift, has emerged as a top contender, utilizing The World Tree to win the game. The deck’s strategy revolves around activating The World Tree to bring multiple God cards into play, triggering Purphoros, God of the Forge’s ability to deal damage to the opponent. The addition of Sunken Citadel and Spelunking has made setting up The World Tree activation faster and more consistent. The deck also includes ramp elements such as Arboreal Grazer and Solemn Simulacrum, as well as Wish to grab additional copies of Scapeshift from the sideboard. While the deck has shown success in recent events, it can struggle against decks with counter magic, such as Azorius control. Overall, Gruul Scapeshift presents a unique and off-the-wall combo strategy that has the potential to be a strong contender in the Pioneer format.
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