Legacy Weekly: Dimir Tempo Leads as Hobbit Cards Enter Fray
Weekly attendance climbs to 46 players; Dyer examines whether August 10th calls for format intervention.
Dimir Tempo dominated this week's Legacy online events with 41 registered copies, while columnist Joe Dyer turned attention toward The Hobbit and its potential Legacy applications.
Weekly Event Metrics
Average attendance across online events reached approximately 46 players this past week, up from 42 the previous week. The Showcase Qualifier, which operates on an invitation-only basis, was excluded from this calculation.
Format Developments
Despite its popularity, the most-played deck posted a 47 percent win rate for the period. Dyer noted ongoing progression toward a Mono Blue Tempo archetype with increased threat density, and raised the question of whether changes are warranted on August 10th.
New Set Evaluation
The Hobbit brings returning mechanics including Adventures, Gift, and Sagas. Dyer assessed these elements for competitive Legacy viability while dismissing most Mystery Booster Commander spoilers revealed at GenCon as unlikely to impact the format.
Context
Why it matters
The August 10th date flagged by Dyer signals potential format-watch attention, with metagame concentration in Dimir Tempo and emerging Mono Blue builds shaping competitive preparation.
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What this report is based on
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