Legacy MTGO Metagame
| 13.3% | S | Tempo | 2 | 18.6 | 97 | +27% | |
| 7.5% | A | Aggro | 1.6 | 23.4 | 34 | +16% | |
| 6.8% | A | Combo | 2.9 | 14.6 | 49 | +47% | |
| 6.5% | A | Combo | 1.9 | 16.5 | 35 | +53% | |
| 5.4% | A | Tempo | 1.8 | 18.8 | 22 | −21% | |
| 4.3% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20 | 24 | +22% | |
| 4.2% | A | Ramp | 3 | 22.7 | 18 | −54% | |
| 4.1% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 30 | 25 | +53% | |
| 3.8% | A | Combo | 1.5 | 12.3 | 20 | +30% | |
| 3.6% | A | Midrange | 1.4 | 31.6 | 17 | −14% | |
| 3.5% | A | Ramp | 3.4 | 21.7 | 22 | +376% | |
| 3.3% | A | Combo | 4 | 18.7 | 22 | −53% | |
| 3.1% | A | Combo | 3.4 | 19.5 | 14 | +125% | |
| 2.5% | B | Midrange | 2 | 21.2 | 6 | +61% | |
| 2.3% | A | Combo | 1.4 | 17.4 | 11 | −5% | |
| 2.2% | B | Aggro | 2.3 | 14.3 | 3 | +19% | |
| 1.9% | B | Control | 2.9 | 20.9 | 11 | +21% | |
| 1.9% | B | Aggro | 2.4 | 24.5 | 8 | −32% | |
| 1.7% | B | Midrange | 2 | 23 | 3 | +4% | |
| 1.3% | B | Control | 2.4 | 20.6 | 11 | +137% | |
| 1.1% | C | Control | 2.3 | 20 | 2 | −59% | |
| 1.1% | C | Aggro | 2 | 17 | 1 | +285% | |
| 1.0% | C | Combo | 2.1 | 18.4 | 1 | −18% | |
| 1.0% | B | Aggro | 2.2 | 19.9 | 7 | +121% | |
| 0.9% | C | Tempo | 2.8 | 16.5 | 2 | +77% | |
| 0.8% | D | Combo | 2.3 | 13.9 | 1 | +86% | |
| 0.8% | C | Combo | 1.9 | 20.4 | 3 | +100% | |
| 0.7% | D | Aggro | 2.7 | 13.9 | 1 | −46% | |
| 0.7% | C | Control | 2.3 | 21.2 | 3 | −46% | |
| 0.7% | B | Combo | 2.1 | 14.3 | 6 | +332% | |
| 0.6% | D | Control | 2.1 | 18.9 | 2 | +142% | |
| 0.6% | — | Other | 2 | 16.6 | 2 | −35% | |
| 0.6% | D | Tempo | 1.9 | 20 | 2 | — | |
| 0.6% | D | Combo | 2.1 | 0 | 1 | −89% | |
| 0.5% | D | Tempo | 1.9 | 26.1 | 1 | +37% | |
| 0.4% | — | Combo | 1.7 | 21.2 | 1 | +16% | |
| 0.4% | B | Midrange | 1.4 | 27.9 | 1 | −48% | |
| 0.3% | D | Tempo | 2.4 | 19.1 | 1 | −55% | |
| 0.3% | D | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.1 | 2 | +26% | |
| 0.3% | B | Combo | 1.9 | 7.9 | 1 | +0% | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 4.2 | 15.3 | 0 | +83% | |
| 0.3% | B | Control | 2.2 | 19.7 | 2 | −49% | |
| 0.3% | — | Tempo | 2.3 | 18 | 1 | −57% | |
| 0.3% | — | Ramp | 2.3 | 21.2 | 1 | −42% | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 18.9 | 1 | +94% | |
| 0.2% | D | Combo | 6.4 | 30 | 2 | +31% | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2.8 | 20.6 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Tempo | 1.9 | 15.5 | 0 | −7% | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 1.9 | 21.9 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Tempo | 1.8 | 17.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 3.3 | 16.8 | 1 | −72% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2.5 | 17 | 1 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2 | 20.8 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 16.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 3 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 16.3 | 0 | −56% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2.3 | 21 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 20 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Dimir Tempo - 97 Top 8s, 189 League 5-0s
- 2. Ocelot Aggro - 34 Top 8s, 119 League 5-0s
- 3. Reanimator - 49 Top 8s, 81 League 5-0s
- 4. Doomsday - 35 Top 8s, 118 League 5-0s
- 5. Izzet Tempo - 22 Top 8s, 85 League 5-0s
- 6. Blink - 24 Top 8s, 79 League 5-0s
- 7. Tron - 18 Top 8s, 82 League 5-0s
- 8. Death and Taxes - 25 Top 8s, 58 League 5-0s
- 9. The Epic Storm - 20 Top 8s, 82 League 5-0s
- 10. Lands - 17 Top 8s, 78 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Dimir Tempo, 13.3%, was #5
- #2 Ocelot Aggro, 7.5%, was #3
- #3 Reanimator, 6.8%, was #4
- #4 Doomsday, 6.5%, was #6
- #5 Izzet Tempo, 5.4%, was #1
- #6 Blink, 4.3%, was #7
- #7 Tron, 4.2%, was #2
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dimir Tempo | was #5▲ 4 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Ocelot Aggro | was #3▲ 1 | #2 · now |
| 3 | Reanimator | was #4▲ 1 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 4 | Doomsday | was #6▲ 2 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Izzet Tempo | was #1▼ 4 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 6 | Blink | was #7▲ 1 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Tron | was #2▼ 5 | #2 · 90d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 90 days vs prior 90
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 90 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Dimir Tempo 14.4% Challenge meta, 61.0% MWR, 1819 matches
- 2. Reanimator 8.6% Challenge meta, 56.2% MWR, 1063 matches
- 3. Ocelot Aggro 8.3% Challenge meta, 56.5% MWR, 1007 matches
- 4. Doomsday 6.0% Challenge meta, 60.7% MWR, 760 matches
- 5. Izzet Tempo 5.7% Challenge meta, 55.3% MWR, 685 matches
- 6. Death and Taxes 5.0% Challenge meta, 57.1% MWR, 606 matches
- 7. Blink 4.3% Challenge meta, 61.6% MWR, 558 matches
- 8. Sneak and Show 4.3% Challenge meta, 58.0% MWR, 522 matches
- 9. Tron 4.1% Challenge meta, 56.9% MWR, 503 matches
- 10. Blue Tron 4.1% Challenge meta, 58.6% MWR, 495 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (3,929 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Legacy metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Legacy metagame?
The Legacy metagame is led by Dimir Tempo at 13.3% of recent Challenge and League appearances (14.4% in Challenges alone), ahead of Ocelot Aggro at 7.5%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is The Epic Storm at a 62.0% match win rate across 400 matches.
What deck should I play in Legacy?
If you want the most-played deck, Dimir Tempo is 13.3% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, The Epic Storm is at 62.0% across 400 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Blink sits at 4.3% with 24 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, The Epic Storm 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 (55.0% of decks), Force of Negation (50.3%), and Consign to Memory (48.0%). See the full Legacy staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Legacy metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 57 Legacy archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 13.3% of the field, and the top five account for 39.5% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Legacy metagame ranked?
The Legacy metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 90 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?
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.