Legacy MTGO Metagame
| 12.9% | A | Tempo | 1.9 | 19.1 | 33 | −20% | |
| 9.0% | A | Aggro | 1.6 | 23.5 | 18 | +20% | |
| 6.4% | A | Ramp | 3 | 22.4 | 8 | +501% | |
| 6.0% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 30.4 | 17 | +140% | |
| 5.8% | A | Ramp | 3.4 | 21.3 | 14 | +96% | |
| 5.0% | B | Tempo | 1.8 | 18.8 | 4 | +10% | |
| 5.0% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 14.3 | 14 | −27% | |
| 4.3% | A | Combo | 1.4 | 12.4 | 3 | +60% | |
| 4.2% | A | Combo | 2 | 17.2 | 9 | −52% | |
| 4.2% | A | Combo | 3.4 | 19.6 | 8 | +34% | |
| 4.0% | A | Midrange | 1.4 | 31.8 | 6 | +16% | |
| 3.5% | B | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.8 | 4 | +75% | |
| 2.6% | B | Control | 2.9 | 20.2 | 8 | +34% | |
| 2.6% | B | Midrange | 2.3 | 20.2 | 7 | −56% | |
| 2.4% | B | Combo | 4 | 18.7 | 5 | −40% | |
| 2.3% | C | Midrange | 2 | 22.6 | 0 | +30% | |
| 1.8% | B | Aggro | 2.4 | 24.5 | 4 | +45% | |
| 1.2% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 14.1 | 1 | −18% | |
| 1.2% | D | Aggro | 2.7 | 14.1 | 1 | +135% | |
| 1.2% | D | Combo | 1.9 | 21.1 | 1 | +121% | |
| 1.2% | — | Aggro | 2 | 16.1 | 0 | −30% | |
| 1.1% | C | Combo | 1.5 | 17.3 | 3 | −65% | |
| 1.0% | D | Control | 2.3 | 20 | 1 | +4% | |
| 0.9% | D | Combo | 2.3 | 14 | 1 | — | |
| 0.9% | — | Control | 2.2 | 19 | 2 | +45% | |
| 0.9% | D | Tempo | 1.9 | 26.1 | 1 | — | |
| 0.9% | D | Combo | 2.3 | 20.2 | 0 | +29% | |
| 0.9% | — | Tempo | 2.8 | 16.4 | 0 | −23% | |
| 0.7% | — | Other | 1.9 | 21 | 1 | +61% | |
| 0.6% | — | Aggro | 2.4 | 19.9 | 0 | −74% | |
| 0.6% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 0 | 0 | +29% | |
| 0.6% | D | Tempo | 1.8 | 19.6 | 1 | −40% | |
| 0.5% | D | Control | 2.1 | 21.3 | 1 | −44% | |
| 0.5% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 21 | 1 | — | |
| 0.4% | B | Control | 2.3 | 20.8 | 2 | −66% | |
| 0.4% | — | Midrange | 1.4 | 27.8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | D | Combo | 6.2 | 30 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.5 | 1 | −23% | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 2.3 | 19.5 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 3.2 | 17 | 1 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Tempo | 2.1 | 20 | 1 | −61% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 16 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 1.9 | 9 | 0 | −91% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 4.2 | 14 | 0 | −84% | |
| 0.1% | — | Ramp | 2.2 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2.5 | 18 | 0 | −84% |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Dimir Tempo - 33 Top 8s, 65 League 5-0s
- 2. Ocelot Aggro - 18 Top 8s, 51 League 5-0s
- 3. Tron - 8 Top 8s, 49 League 5-0s
- 4. Death and Taxes - 17 Top 8s, 25 League 5-0s
- 5. Blue Tron - 14 Top 8s, 25 League 5-0s
- 6. Izzet Tempo - 4 Top 8s, 34 League 5-0s
- 7. Reanimator - 14 Top 8s, 17 League 5-0s
- 8. The Epic Storm - 3 Top 8s, 38 League 5-0s
- 9. Doomsday - 9 Top 8s, 24 League 5-0s
- 10. OmniTell - 8 Top 8s, 30 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Dimir Tempo, 12.9%, was #6
- #2 Ocelot Aggro, 9.0%, was #3
- #3 Tron, 6.4%, was #2
- #4 Death and Taxes, 6.0%, was #4
- #5 Blue Tron, 5.8%, was #7
- #6 Izzet Tempo, 5.0%, was #1
- #7 Reanimator, 5.0%, was #5
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimir Tempo | was #6▲ 5 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Ocelot Aggro | was #3▲ 1 | #2 · now |
| 3 | Tron | was #2▼ 1 | #2 · 90d ago |
| 4 | Death and Taxes | was #4— | #3 · 3d ago |
| 5 | Blue Tron | was #7▲ 2 | #2 · 7d ago |
| 6 | Izzet Tempo | was #1▼ 5 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 7 | Reanimator | was #5▼ 2 | #1 · 90d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 30 days vs prior 30
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 30 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Dimir Tempo 15.1% Challenge meta, 60.8% MWR, 707 matches
- 2. Ocelot Aggro 9.6% Challenge meta, 61.2% MWR, 443 matches
- 3. Death and Taxes 7.7% Challenge meta, 59.1% MWR, 347 matches
- 4. Blue Tron 7.3% Challenge meta, 59.6% MWR, 332 matches
- 5. Reanimator 6.9% Challenge meta, 57.7% MWR, 293 matches
- 6. Tron 5.2% Challenge meta, 55.2% MWR, 223 matches
- 7. Izzet Tempo 4.6% Challenge meta, 56.5% MWR, 200 matches
- 8. Doomsday 4.5% Challenge meta, 60.4% MWR, 202 matches
- 9. OmniTell 3.7% Challenge meta, 60.6% MWR, 175 matches
- 10. Sneak and Show 3.5% Challenge meta, 56.4% MWR, 156 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 (1,361 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 60 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 12.9% of recent Challenge and League appearances (15.1% in Challenges alone), ahead of Ocelot Aggro at 9.0%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Ocelot Aggro at a 61.2% match win rate across 443 matches.
What deck should I play in Legacy?
If you want the most-played deck, Dimir Tempo is 12.9% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Ocelot Aggro is at 61.2% across 443 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Death and Taxes sits at 6.0% with 17 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 61.2%. 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 (51.1% of decks), Force of Negation (46.9%), and Thoughtseize (41.1%). See the full Legacy staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Legacy metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 47 Legacy archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 12.9% of the field, and the top five account for 40.1% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Legacy metagame ranked?
The Legacy metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 30 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?
Tron is the fastest riser in the Legacy metagame, up 501% over the prior 30 days (1.1% → 6.4%). Death and Taxes (+140%) and Blue Tron (+96%) 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.