Legacy MTGO Metagame
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Dimir Tempo is at 12.4%, Ocelot Aggro at 7.9%, Death and Taxes is increasing to 6.5%, Blue Tron at 6.0%.
| 12.4% | A | Tempo | 1.8 | 19.1 | 17 | −7% | |
| 7.9% | A | Aggro | 1.6 | 23.5 | 10 | −18% | |
| 6.5% | B | Midrange | 2.7 | 30.3 | 6 | +15% | |
| 6.0% | A | Ramp | 3.4 | 21.2 | 7 | +7% | |
| 5.6% | B | Ramp | 3 | 22.3 | 4 | −23% | |
| 5.4% | B | Tempo | 1.8 | 18.9 | 2 | +16% | |
| 4.9% | B | Combo | 1.9 | 17.2 | 5 | +36% | |
| 4.6% | B | Combo | 3.3 | 19.6 | 4 | +27% | |
| 4.3% | D | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.9 | 3 | +48% | |
| 4.3% | B | Combo | 1.4 | 12.1 | 1 | −1% | |
| 3.8% | A | Midrange | 1.4 | 32 | 3 | −6% | |
| 3.2% | B | Combo | 2.9 | 14.6 | 4 | −53% | |
| 3.0% | B | Midrange | 2.3 | 20.1 | 5 | +22% | |
| 2.4% | C | Combo | 3.9 | 18.7 | 2 | +3% | |
| 2.1% | D | Control | 2.9 | 20.3 | 1 | −35% | |
| 1.7% | B | Aggro | 2.4 | 24.5 | 3 | +0% | |
| 1.6% | D | Control | 2.2 | 19.9 | 1 | — | |
| 1.4% | — | Combo | 1.9 | 20.6 | 0 | +41% | |
| 1.3% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 14.3 | 1 | −3% | |
| 1.3% | — | Midrange | 2 | 22.4 | 0 | −54% | |
| 1.3% | — | Combo | 2.3 | 20.3 | 0 | — | |
| 1.1% | — | Control | 2.2 | 19 | 1 | +53% | |
| 1.0% | B | Control | 2.3 | 20.8 | 2 | New | |
| 1.0% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 16.7 | 0 | −27% | |
| 1.0% | — | Tempo | 1.9 | 26.3 | 0 | +31% | |
| 1.0% | — | Aggro | 2.7 | 14.7 | 0 | −27% | |
| 1.0% | — | Tempo | 3 | 16.8 | 0 | +31% | |
| 1.0% | — | Other | 2.4 | 22.7 | 1 | — | |
| 1.0% | C | Combo | 1.7 | 16.7 | 2 | −27% | |
| 0.8% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 14.2 | 1 | −22% | |
| 0.8% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 0.6% | — | Midrange | 1.3 | 28.8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.6% | — | Tempo | 1.8 | 19.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.6% | — | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.5 | 1 | New | |
| 0.5% | D | Combo | 6.2 | 30 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 2.1 | 24 | 0 | −56% | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 16 | 0 | New | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 2.4 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Tempo | 1.6 | 21 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 4.2 | 14 | 0 | New | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 20 | 0 | New | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2.5 | 18 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Dimir Tempo - 17 Top 8s, 26 League 5-0s
- 2. Ocelot Aggro - 10 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 3. Death and Taxes - 6 Top 8s, 11 League 5-0s
- 4. Blue Tron - 7 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 5. Tron - 4 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 6. Izzet Tempo - 2 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 7. Doomsday - 5 Top 8s, 12 League 5-0s
- 8. OmniTell - 4 Top 8s, 14 League 5-0s
- 9. GX Midrange - 3 Top 8s, 21 League 5-0s
- 10. The Epic Storm - 1 Top 8, 18 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Dimir Tempo, 12.4%, was #5
- #2 Ocelot Aggro, 7.9%, was #3
- #3 Death and Taxes, 6.5%, was #4
- #4 Blue Tron, 6.0%, was #7
- #5 Tron, 5.6%, was #2
- #6 Izzet Tempo, 5.4%, was #1
- #7 Doomsday, 4.9%, was #6
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimir Tempo | was #5▲ 4 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Ocelot Aggro | was #3▲ 1 | #2 · now |
| 3 | Death and Taxes | was #4▲ 1 | #3 · now |
| 4 | Blue Tron | was #7▲ 3 | #2 · 7d ago |
| 5 | Tron | was #2▼ 3 | #2 · 90d ago |
| 6 | Izzet Tempo | was #1▼ 5 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 7 | Doomsday | was #6▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 14 days vs prior 14
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 14 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Dimir Tempo 14.8% Challenge meta, 60.0% MWR, 335 matches
- 2. Ocelot Aggro 8.8% Challenge meta, 64.7% MWR, 204 matches
- 3. Death and Taxes 8.5% Challenge meta, 53.6% MWR, 183 matches
- 4. Blue Tron 6.5% Challenge meta, 62.3% MWR, 151 matches
- 5. Doomsday 5.4% Challenge meta, 56.3% MWR, 119 matches
- 6. Izzet Tempo 5.4% Challenge meta, 53.1% MWR, 113 matches
- 7. Tron 4.5% Challenge meta, 55.4% MWR, 101 matches
- 8. OmniTell 4.3% Challenge meta, 59.4% MWR, 101 matches
- 9. Reanimator 4.0% Challenge meta, 58.4% MWR, 89 matches
- 10. Blink 4.0% Challenge meta, 58.6% MWR, 87 matches
No deck clears all S gates in this window.
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (630 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 30 days when the selected window is short on sample.
Legacy metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Legacy metagame?
The Legacy metagame is led by Dimir Tempo at 12.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances (14.8% in Challenges alone), ahead of Ocelot Aggro at 7.9%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Ocelot Aggro at a 64.7% match win rate across 204 matches.
What deck should I play in Legacy?
If you want the most-played deck, Dimir Tempo is 12.4% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Ocelot Aggro is at 64.7% across 204 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Death and Taxes sits at 6.5% with 6 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Legacy right now?
By meta share, Dimir Tempo is the most played Legacy deck right now. By win rate, Ocelot Aggro is overperforming at 64.7%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Legacy?
The most-played cards across recent Legacy decklists are Force of Will (53.8% of decks), Force of Negation (48.7%), and Brainstorm (43.8%). See the full Legacy staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Legacy metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 42 Legacy archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 12.4% of the field, and the top five account for 38.4% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Legacy metagame ranked?
The Legacy metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 14 days. The S through D tier list scores Challenge match win rate, League 5-0 trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
What decks are rising in the Legacy meta?
GX Midrange is the fastest riser in the Legacy metagame, up 48% over the prior 14 days (2.9% → 4.3%). Doomsday (+36%) and OmniTell (+27%) are also gaining share.
What is Legacy in MTG?
Legacy is Magic: The Gathering's premier eternal format: nearly every card ever printed is legal, with a banned list to manage the most powerful combinations. It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.