The Pioneer format has seen significant changes in the metagame following the release of Wilds of Eldraine and The Lost Caverns of Ixalan. The banning of Karn, the Great Creator and Geological Appraiser has also had a major impact. The Pioneer Regional Championship in Atlanta saw Rakdos midrange as the most played deck in day one, with Izzet Phoenix following closely behind. The Abzan Amalia Benavides Aguirre combo deck was the most played deck in day two and had a win rate of over 55%. Azorius control also performed well with a win rate just below 55%. However, some decks, such as Abzan Greasefang and Azorius Lotus Field, had poor win rates. The top 8 of the tournament featured only the top four decks, with Rakdos midrange featuring a newer iteration making an appearance. Additionally, a mono-black aggro deck with a record of 11-3 just barely missed the cut and is worth monitoring in the coming weeks. Overall, the tournament showcased significant changes in the Pioneer metagame and the impact of new printings and bans on deck performance.
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