Modern MTGO Metagame
| 8.4% | S | Combo | 3 | 22.6 | 64 | +47% | |
| 7.6% | S | Midrange | 3 | 21.3 | 75 | +53% | |
| 7.3% | A | Aggro | 1.2 | 18.1 | 63 | +1% | |
| 6.8% | A | Aggro | 1.8 | 22.1 | 54 | −39% | |
| 6.6% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 20.1 | 59 | +146% | |
| 6.2% | A | Midrange | 2.8 | 19.4 | 67 | +8% | |
| 4.7% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.1 | 37 | +730% | |
| 4.5% | A | Aggro | 1.6 | 16.5 | 24 | −47% | |
| 4.0% | A | Ramp | 4.4 | 17.9 | 32 | +262% | |
| 3.6% | A | Ramp | 3.8 | 22.1 | 32 | −34% | |
| 3.5% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 17.8 | 19 | +242% | |
| 3.0% | A | Combo | 2.3 | 18.3 | 32 | −23% | |
| 2.9% | A | Combo | 4.1 | 14.6 | 32 | +8% | |
| 2.7% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 25 | 33 | −34% | |
| 2.5% | A | Aggro | 3.6 | 22.3 | 26 | +1% | |
| 2.4% | A | Combo | 3.3 | 15 | 20 | +195% | |
| 1.8% | A | Midrange | 2.2 | 19.1 | 14 | −55% | |
| 1.8% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 17.9 | 7 | +16% | |
| 1.8% | A | Combo | 2.5 | 30.3 | 13 | −30% | |
| 1.6% | A | Control | 2.4 | 23.4 | 13 | −18% | |
| 1.5% | A | Ramp | 4 | 22.2 | 17 | −33% | |
| 1.4% | — | Other | 2.4 | 20 | 9 | +51% | |
| 1.3% | A | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 17 | −1% | |
| 1.3% | A | 1.4 | 17.7 | 7 | +459% | ||
| 1.2% | A | Control | 2.4 | 23.6 | 14 | −40% | |
| 1.0% | A | Combo | 2.7 | 23.4 | 6 | +141% | |
| 0.8% | A | Midrange | 2.7 | 18.5 | 6 | −49% | |
| 0.7% | A | Aggro | 1.5 | 17.5 | 7 | +41% | |
| 0.7% | A | Midrange | 1.9 | 21.2 | 7 | −55% | |
| 0.6% | B | Aggro | 1.7 | 19.5 | 5 | −41% | |
| 0.5% | A | Combo | 1.8 | 21.5 | 3 | −61% | |
| 0.5% | A | Ramp | 4 | 21 | 4 | +28% | |
| 0.4% | A | Midrange | 1.5 | 24 | 8 | +57% | |
| 0.4% | A | Combo | 1.4 | 19.1 | 4 | +171% | |
| 0.4% | C | Combo | 2.1 | 22.1 | 1 | −25% | |
| 0.3% | A | Control | 2 | 23.7 | 3 | −29% | |
| 0.3% | C | Aggro | 1.5 | 19.8 | 0 | −33% | |
| 0.3% | B | Midrange | 3.1 | 18.6 | 0 | −43% | |
| 0.3% | A | Control | 3.8 | 22.9 | 2 | +4% | |
| 0.3% | D | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.7 | 1 | −27% | |
| 0.3% | B | Aggro | 3.6 | 22.3 | 2 | −54% | |
| 0.2% | A | Control | 2 | 23.1 | 1 | +13% | |
| 0.2% | B | Combo | 2 | 19 | 3 | −52% | |
| 0.2% | B | Combo | 2 | 20.4 | 1 | −59% | |
| 0.1% | — | Tempo | 2.4 | 14.6 | 0 | −76% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 1.3 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.8 | 0 | 0 | −74% | |
| 0.1% | D | Tempo | 1.6 | 17.3 | 1 | −67% | |
| 0.1% | D | Combo | 2.7 | 23.5 | 0 | −72% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 23 | 0 | −22% | |
| 0.1% | — | Tempo | 1.8 | 17.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.1% | D | Midrange | 2.5 | 28 | 1 | −60% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 5.7 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | C | Control | 1.6 | 20.5 | 1 | −65% | |
| 0.0% | — | Midrange | 2.2 | 24 | 0 | −86% | |
| 0.0% | — | Tempo | 3.3 | 22.5 | 0 | −96% | |
| 0.0% | — | Tempo | 1.7 | 16.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.5 | 20 | 0 | — | |
| 0.0% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 17 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 60 days
- 1. Broodscale Combo - 64 Top 8s, 278 League 5-0s
- 2. Goryo's Vengeance - 75 Top 8s, 213 League 5-0s
- 3. Prowess - 63 Top 8s, 251 League 5-0s
- 4. Energy - 54 Top 8s, 208 League 5-0s
- 5. Frog - 59 Top 8s, 223 League 5-0s
- 6. Blink - 67 Top 8s, 220 League 5-0s
- 7. Devoted Druid Combo - 37 Top 8s, 166 League 5-0s
- 8. Affinity - 24 Top 8s, 175 League 5-0s
- 9. Fanatic Eldrazi - 32 Top 8s, 154 League 5-0s
- 10. Eldrazi Tron - 32 Top 8s, 129 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Broodscale Combo, 8.4%, was #4
- #2 Goryo's Vengeance, 7.6%, was #5
- #3 Prowess, 7.3%, was #3
- #4 Energy, 6.8%, was #1
- #5 Frog, 6.6%, was #6
- #6 Blink, 6.2%, was #2
- #7 Devoted Druid Combo, 4.7%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Broodscale Combo | was #4▲ 3 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Goryo's Vengeance | was #5▲ 3 | #2 · now |
| 3 | Prowess | was #3— | #2 · 3d ago |
| 4 | Energy | was #1▼ 3 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Frog | was #6▲ 1 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Blink | was #2▼ 4 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 7 | Devoted Druid Combo | was #7— | #1 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 60 days vs prior 60
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 60 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Goryo's Vengeance 8.4% Challenge meta, 66.5% MWR, 2050 matches
- 2. Broodscale Combo 8.3% Challenge meta, 67.0% MWR, 2008 matches
- 3. Prowess 7.5% Challenge meta, 64.8% MWR, 1808 matches
- 4. Energy 7.1% Challenge meta, 64.9% MWR, 1686 matches
- 5. Frog 6.6% Challenge meta, 66.5% MWR, 1551 matches
- 6. Blink 6.1% Challenge meta, 67.5% MWR, 1484 matches
- 7. Devoted Druid Combo 4.7% Challenge meta, 65.9% MWR, 1116 matches
- 8. Affinity 4.0% Challenge meta, 65.8% MWR, 934 matches
- 9. Storm 3.4% Challenge meta, 66.5% MWR, 801 matches
- 10. Eldrazi Tron 3.3% Challenge meta, 65.6% MWR, 796 matches
Blink
Frog
Prowess
Energy
Devoted Druid Combo
Fanatic Eldrazi
Affinity
Boros Land Destruction
Eldrazi Tron
Storm
Living End
Jeskai Control
Domain Zoo
Eldrazi Ramp
Hollow One
Grixis Persist
UW Control
Neoform
Mono-Blue Belcher
Yawgmoth
Birthing Ritual
Amulet TitanIzzet Steel-Cutter
Emry
Necrodominance
Cosmogoyf
Mono-Black Eldrazi
Song of Creation
Esper Control
Samwise Combo
Blue Eldrazi Tron
4 Color OmnathGrixis ControlMeta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (6,965 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 90 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 8.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances, with Goryo's Vengeance close behind at 7.6%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Yawgmoth at a 70.7% match win rate across 164 matches.
What deck should I play in Modern?
If you want the most-played deck, Broodscale Combo is 8.4% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Yawgmoth is at 70.7% across 164 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Goryo's Vengeance sits at 7.6% with 75 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, Yawgmoth is overperforming at 70.7%. 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 (48.7% of decks), Mystical Dispute (38.3%), and Vexing Bauble (35.9%). See the full Modern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Modern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 58 Modern archetypes over the last 60 days. The most-played deck holds 8.4% of the field, and the top five account for 36.6% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Modern metagame ranked?
The Modern metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 60 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?
Devoted Druid Combo is the fastest riser in the Modern metagame, up 730% over the prior 60 days (0.6% → 4.7%). Fanatic Eldrazi (+262%) and Frog (+146%) 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.