Let me look up the current Modern meta and find Thoughtseize's presence across archetypes simultaneously!
Now let me query the database to find which of these archetypes are playing Thoughtseize, and cross-reference their winrates:
Now let me get sources to cite:
Here's a breakdown of the best-performing Modern decks running Thoughtseize over the last 30 days:
| Archetype | Entries | Winrate | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esper Frog | 6 | 60.7% | Small sample |
| Mardu Energy | 16 | 58.6% | Strong performer |
| Samwise | 16 | 57.1% | Consistent results |
| Grixis Shadow | 9 | 53.3% | Small sample |
| Black Eldrazi | 13 | 52.9% | Solid showing |
| Necrodominance | 34 | 52.9% | Meaningful sample |
| Grixis Reanimator | 106 | 51.7% | ✅ Best combo of volume + rate |
| Yawgmoth | 53 | 50.9% | Consistent meta staple |
With 106 entries and a 51.7% winrate, it's the most statistically reliable Thoughtseize deck in the format. It plays Thoughtseize as a core disruptive element to protect its reanimation combo.
If you're looking for raw winrate and don't mind smaller samples, Mardu Energy (58.6%) and Samwise (57.1%) are both putting up impressive numbers lately.
Sources: Data from 79 tournaments over the last 30 days (69% MTGO, 31% Melee).