Pioneer Open Top 8 Profiles

Pete Ingram

Age: 29

Hometown:
Long Island, NY

Archetype:
Dimir Inverter, 12-2-1

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
I was impressed with Zan's build of Azorius Spirits, I think that deck could be very good. Also Golgari Aggro.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
I'm not sure. Maybe a Dig Through Time ban, but I'm not 100% convinced.

Ben Wienburg

Age: Ancient

Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH

Archetype:
Dimir Inverter, 12-2-1

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
No clue. They all fold to thoughtseize.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
Inverter is too strong. Dig or 4-drop Jace needs to go. Possibly Inverter.

Sean Mogelgaard

Age: 21

Hometown:
Atlanta, GA

Archetype:
Azorius Control

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
Esper Control.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
I'm unsure, Inverter seems a bit too good so maybe take action there.

Julien Henry

Age: 26

Hometown:
Reims, France

Archetype:
Inverter 12-2-1

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
Not sure, I always play the best deck.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
[No answer]

Chris Iaali

Age: 29

Hometown:
Corona, CA

Archetype:
Mono-White Devotion, 12-2-1

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
Kroxa.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
Meta is great.

Shaun Werning

Age: 34

Hometown:
Cincinnati, OH

Archetype:
Golgari Aggro

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
Golgari Aggro.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
No. The format was diverse and interesting this weekend.

Jameson Perdue

Age: 24

Hometown:
Bay City, MI

Archetype:
Mono-White Devotion, 12-3

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
Mono-Blue Devotion.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
Ban Dig Through Time.

Collins Mullen

Age: 24

Hometown:
Cary, NC

Archetype:
Dimir Inverter, 12-3

What is the most under-explored deck/archetype in Pioneer?
Probably some Golgari Aggro deck.

Does any action need to be taken against the top decks in the format? If so, what?
Yes, Inverter is an oppressive top deck that is too good against aggro decks. It breaks the rock-paper-scissors dynamic.