What the tiers mean
S-tier: top-1% win rate across a wide matchup spread. These decks are 'always correct' to queue. A-tier: strong win rate but has at least one rough matchup. B-tier: viable but matchup-dependent or skill-intensive.
Anything below B is meme territory — fun, but not for serious climbing.
Tier lists are snapshots, not laws
A tier list is accurate the day it's published and erodes from there. New cards, balance patches and shifts in popular decks all reshape the meta. Always check the 'updated' date before trusting a list.
How matchup spread beats raw power
A deck with 55% win rate into every matchup is better than a deck with 70% into half the field and 30% into the other half — even though the second deck looks stronger on paper. Stable spread = stable climb.
Using the tier list
If you're new: pick S-tier. If you're climbing seriously: pick the S-tier deck with the best matchup vs. the most popular ladder decks this week. If you're having fun: pick A-tier and learn it inside out.
Decks mentioned in this guide
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