MTG Legacy Decklists
| 16.8% | A | Tempo | 2 | 18 | 39 | +178% | |
| 8.7% | A | Combo | 1.9 | 16.1 | 11 | +95% | |
| 6.7% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 23.4 | 8 | +12% | |
| 6.2% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20 | 10 | +610% | |
| 6.1% | B | Combo | 2.9 | 14.6 | 13 | −30% | |
| 5.0% | B | Tempo | 1.8 | 18.9 | 8 | −45% | |
| 3.9% | A | Combo | 1.4 | 17.2 | 7 | +84% | |
| 3.6% | B | Combo | 4.1 | 18.6 | 6 | −39% | |
| 3.2% | B | Midrange | 1.4 | 31.6 | 6 | −25% | |
| 3.1% | B | Aggro | 2.3 | 14.5 | 1 | +18% | |
| 3.1% | B | Combo | 1.6 | 12.3 | 6 | −28% | |
| 2.6% | C | Ramp | 3.4 | 22.2 | 4 | +67% | |
| 2.2% | C | Control | 2.4 | 20.7 | 2 | +209% | |
| 2.2% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 22 | 1 | −7% | |
| 2.2% | D | Combo | 3.5 | 19.3 | 1 | +42% | |
| 2.1% | C | Midrange | 2.6 | 30 | 3 | −48% | |
| 1.9% | B | Ramp | 2.4 | 21 | 1 | −80% | |
| 1.7% | C | Control | 2.3 | 20 | 2 | +38% | |
| 1.5% | — | Control | 2.1 | 20.7 | 2 | −58% | |
| 1.4% | C | Midrange | 2 | 23.3 | 2 | −34% | |
| 1.1% | D | Control | 3 | 23.2 | 1 | −7% | |
| 1.1% | D | Aggro | 2.5 | 24.1 | 1 | −70% | |
| 1.0% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 18.1 | 0 | — | |
| 1.0% | B | Tempo | 2.6 | 16.6 | 2 | +73% | |
| 0.9% | D | Combo | 1.8 | 17.4 | 1 | −20% | |
| 0.7% | D | Combo | 1.9 | 19.7 | 2 | +20% | |
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 2.1 | 0 | 0 | −13% | |
| 0.7% | — | Other | 2 | 10.8 | 1 | +20% | |
| 0.6% | — | Tempo | 2.3 | 18 | 1 | — | |
| 0.6% | D | Combo | 2.2 | 15.3 | 2 | — | |
| 0.5% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 14 | 0 | −61% | |
| 0.5% | D | Midrange | 1.4 | 27.9 | 1 | +24% | |
| 0.5% | D | Midrange | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | — | |
| 0.5% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 19 | 1 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | Tempo | 2.5 | 19.2 | 0 | −41% | |
| 0.4% | — | Combo | 4.2 | 16 | 0 | +6% | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2.4 | 17 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 2.4 | 20.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Tempo | 1.9 | 19 | 1 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 6.5 | 30 | 1 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 3 | 20 | 0 | New | |
| 0.2% | — | Tempo | 2.1 | 26 | 0 | −36% | |
| 0.2% | — | Ramp | 2.6 | 21 | 0 | −75% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3.2 | 16.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 20 | 2 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 7.5 | 0 | −76% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 20 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2.2 | 22 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Dimir Tempo - 39 Top 8s, 73 League 5-0s
- 2. Doomsday - 11 Top 8s, 54 League 5-0s
- 3. Ocelot Aggro - 8 Top 8s, 32 League 5-0s
- 4. Blink - 10 Top 8s, 37 League 5-0s
- 5. Reanimator - 13 Top 8s, 17 League 5-0s
- 6. Izzet Tempo - 8 Top 8s, 21 League 5-0s
- 7. Sewer Combo - 7 Top 8s, 36 League 5-0s
- 8. Sneak and Show - 6 Top 8s, 18 League 5-0s
- 9. Lands - 6 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 10. Affinity - 1 Top 8, 18 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Dimir Tempo, 16.8%, was #2
- #2 Doomsday, 8.7%, was #3
- #3 Ocelot Aggro, 6.7%, was #5
- #4 Blink, 6.2%, was #7
- #5 Reanimator, 6.1%, was #4
- #6 Izzet Tempo, 5.0%, was #1
- #7 Sewer Combo, 3.9%, was #6
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimir Tempo | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Doomsday | was #3▲ 1 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 3 | Ocelot Aggro | was #5▲ 2 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Blink | was #7▲ 3 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 5 | Reanimator | was #4▼ 1 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Izzet Tempo | was #1▼ 5 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Sewer Combo | was #6▼ 1 | #5 · 30d 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 17.5% Challenge meta, 61.1% MWR, 660 matches
- 2. Reanimator 8.5% Challenge meta, 55.8% MWR, 321 matches
- 3. Ocelot Aggro 8.2% Challenge meta, 50.5% MWR, 285 matches
- 4. Doomsday 7.7% Challenge meta, 59.8% MWR, 286 matches
- 5. Blink 6.6% Challenge meta, 62.0% MWR, 258 matches
- 6. Izzet Tempo 5.8% Challenge meta, 55.2% MWR, 210 matches
- 7. Sneak and Show 3.9% Challenge meta, 57.5% MWR, 134 matches
- 8. Affinity 3.6% Challenge meta, 53.3% MWR, 135 matches
- 9. Lands 3.2% Challenge meta, 60.2% MWR, 128 matches
- 10. The Epic Storm 2.9% Challenge meta, 60.7% MWR, 112 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (1,289 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 16.8% of recent Challenge and League appearances (17.5% in Challenges alone), ahead of Doomsday at 8.7%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Blink at a 62.0% match win rate across 258 matches.
What deck should I play in Legacy?
If you want the most-played deck, Dimir Tempo is 16.8% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Blink is at 62.0% across 258 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Lands sits at 3.2% 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, Blink is overperforming at 62.0%. 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 (62.2% of decks), Force of Negation (58.0%), and Consign to Memory (57.8%). See the full Legacy staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Legacy metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 48 Legacy archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 16.8% of the field, and the top five account for 44.6% - 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?
Blink is the fastest riser in the Legacy metagame, up 610% over the prior 30 days (0.9% → 6.2%). Esper Control (+209%) and Dimir Tempo (+178%) 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.