Modern MTGO Metagame
| 9.8% | S | Combo | 3.1 | 22.7 | 41 | +41% | |
| 9.4% | A | Aggro | 1.2 | 18.1 | 43 | +76% | |
| 8.9% | S | Midrange | 2.9 | 19.3 | 51 | +142% | |
| 7.7% | A | Midrange | 3.1 | 21.4 | 44 | +2% | |
| 5.4% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.3 | 18 | +34% | |
| 5.3% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 19.8 | 23 | −32% | |
| 5.1% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 22 | 18 | −39% | |
| 4.8% | A | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.6 | 12 | +17% | |
| 3.9% | A | Ramp | 3.8 | 22.2 | 13 | +20% | |
| 3.4% | A | Midrange | 2.1 | 25.1 | 22 | +59% | |
| 3.0% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 17.9 | 9 | −27% | |
| 3.0% | A | Combo | 4.1 | 14.5 | 16 | +3% | |
| 3.0% | A | Combo | 2.3 | 18.3 | 17 | −5% | |
| 2.7% | A | Ramp | 4.4 | 17.9 | 17 | −50% | |
| 2.2% | A | Aggro | 3.7 | 22.2 | 10 | −24% | |
| 1.9% | A | Combo | 3.3 | 15 | 9 | −31% | |
| 1.9% | A | Ramp | 4 | 22 | 12 | +63% | |
| 1.6% | B | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.1 | 5 | −21% | |
| 1.5% | A | Control | 2.3 | 23.8 | 6 | −5% | |
| 1.5% | B | 1.3 | 17.7 | 5 | +36% | ||
| 1.4% | A | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 8 | +4% | |
| 1.2% | — | Other | 2.4 | 18.6 | 5 | −19% | |
| 1.2% | B | Combo | 2.5 | 30.1 | 3 | −46% | |
| 1.2% | B | Midrange | 2.2 | 19.1 | 5 | −51% | |
| 1.0% | A | Aggro | 1.5 | 17.4 | 5 | +138% | |
| 0.8% | A | Control | 2.5 | 22.8 | 1 | −49% | |
| 0.8% | A | Midrange | 2.8 | 19.1 | 6 | −15% | |
| 0.7% | B | Aggro | 1.7 | 19.7 | 2 | +7% | |
| 0.6% | A | Ramp | 3.9 | 20.6 | 3 | +78% | |
| 0.5% | C | Combo | 2.7 | 23 | 0 | −65% | |
| 0.5% | A | Midrange | 1.5 | 24 | 5 | +33% | |
| 0.4% | A | Control | 2 | 23.9 | 2 | +91% | |
| 0.4% | C | Aggro | 1.4 | 19.7 | 0 | +59% | |
| 0.4% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 21.4 | 2 | −59% | |
| 0.4% | B | Combo | 1.7 | 21.3 | 1 | −47% | |
| 0.3% | A | Control | 3.9 | 22.8 | 2 | +53% | |
| 0.3% | D | Combo | 2.1 | 22.1 | 0 | −6% | |
| 0.3% | B | Control | 2 | 23.2 | 1 | — | |
| 0.2% | B | Combo | 1.4 | 18.9 | 2 | −55% | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 3 | 18.1 | 0 | −55% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2 | 20.7 | 0 | +22% | |
| 0.1% | D | Aggro | 3.6 | 22.2 | 0 | −61% | |
| 0.1% | B | Combo | 2 | 19 | 2 | −42% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2 | 20 | 0 | −73% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.7 | 23.7 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 1.7 | 21 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Tempo | 1.7 | 18 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 5.7 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Combo | 1.4 | 19 | 0 | −83% |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Broodscale Combo - 41 Top 8s, 173 League 5-0s
- 2. Prowess - 43 Top 8s, 153 League 5-0s
- 3. Blink - 51 Top 8s, 152 League 5-0s
- 4. Goryo's Vengeance - 44 Top 8s, 102 League 5-0s
- 5. Devoted Druid Combo - 18 Top 8s, 100 League 5-0s
- 6. Frog - 23 Top 8s, 89 League 5-0s
- 7. Energy - 18 Top 8s, 75 League 5-0s
- 8. Affinity - 12 Top 8s, 91 League 5-0s
- 9. Eldrazi Tron - 13 Top 8s, 81 League 5-0s
- 10. Boros Land Destruction - 22 Top 8s, 42 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Broodscale Combo, 9.8%, was #4
- #2 Prowess, 9.4%, was #3
- #3 Blink, 8.9%, was #2
- #4 Goryo's Vengeance, 7.7%, was #5
- #5 Devoted Druid Combo, 5.4%, was #7
- #6 Frog, 5.3%, was #6
- #7 Energy, 5.1%, was #1
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broodscale Combo | was #4▲ 3 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Prowess | was #3▲ 1 | #2 · now |
| 3 | Blink | was #2▼ 1 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Goryo's Vengeance | was #5▲ 1 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Devoted Druid Combo | was #7▲ 2 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Frog | was #6— | #1 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Energy | was #1▼ 6 | #1 · 60d 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. Prowess 9.4% Challenge meta, 64.6% MWR, 1215 matches
- 2. Broodscale Combo 9.1% Challenge meta, 67.5% MWR, 1180 matches
- 3. Goryo's Vengeance 8.8% Challenge meta, 67.2% MWR, 1115 matches
- 4. Blink 8.4% Challenge meta, 67.4% MWR, 1073 matches
- 5. Energy 5.5% Challenge meta, 65.4% MWR, 679 matches
- 6. Frog 5.1% Challenge meta, 64.9% MWR, 616 matches
- 7. Devoted Druid Combo 4.8% Challenge meta, 65.0% MWR, 609 matches
- 8. Affinity 4.2% Challenge meta, 64.8% MWR, 520 matches
- 9. Boros Land Destruction 4.1% Challenge meta, 68.1% MWR, 543 matches
- 10. Storm 3.5% Challenge meta, 68.3% MWR, 442 matches
Goryo's Vengeance
Prowess
Devoted Druid Combo
Energy
Boros Land Destruction
Frog
Storm
Affinity
Fanatic Eldrazi
Living End
Eldrazi Tron
Eldrazi Ramp
Domain Zoo
Hollow One
Mono-Blue Belcher
Jeskai Control
Birthing RitualIzzet Steel-Cutter
Neoform
UW Control
Blue Eldrazi Tron
4 Color Omnath
Mono-Black Eldrazi
Esper Control
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (3,450 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.
Modern metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Modern metagame?
The Modern metagame is led by Broodscale Combo at 9.8% of recent Challenge and League appearances (9.1% in Challenges alone), with Prowess close behind at 9.4%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Eldrazi Ramp at a 69.1% match win rate across 230 matches.
What deck should I play in Modern?
If you want the most-played deck, Broodscale Combo is 9.8% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Eldrazi Ramp is at 69.1% across 230 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Blink sits at 8.9% with 51 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Modern right now?
By meta share, Broodscale Combo is the most played Modern deck right now. By win rate, Eldrazi Ramp is overperforming at 69.1%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Modern?
The most-played cards across recent Modern decklists are Consign to Memory (51.7% of decks), Mystical Dispute (36.8%), and Vexing Bauble (36.8%). See the full Modern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Modern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 49 Modern archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 9.8% of the field, and the top five account for 41.0% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Modern metagame ranked?
The Modern 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 Modern meta?
Blink is the fastest riser in the Modern metagame, up 142% over the prior 30 days (3.7% → 8.9%). Prowess (+76%) and Boros Land Destruction (+59%) are also gaining share.
What is Modern in MTG?
Modern is a non-rotating competitive Magic: The Gathering format legal for cards printed in core or expansion sets from Eighth Edition onward (2003–present). It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.