Premodern MTGO Metagame
| 13.2% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 17.1 | 18 | −26% | |
| 12.7% | A | Combo | 2.2 | 21.9 | 14 | +21% | |
| 9.3% | B | Aggro | 2.6 | 24 | 2 | +25% | |
| 8.6% | B | Aggro | 1.9 | 21.8 | 3 | −19% | |
| 5.9% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 25.9 | 7 | +78% | |
| 4.4% | C | Midrange | 1.9 | 23 | 2 | −11% | |
| 4.2% | C | Combo | 3.3 | 25.2 | 1 | −20% | |
| 3.4% | A | Tempo | 2 | 28.1 | 5 | −17% | |
| 3.3% | A | Control | 2.4 | 26.1 | 3 | +10% | |
| 3.3% | B | Control | 2.4 | 22.8 | 5 | +73% | |
| 3.1% | — | Combo | 2.2 | 21.8 | 0 | −23% | |
| 2.9% | B | Control | 2.3 | 19.7 | 4 | −1% | |
| 2.3% | C | Midrange | 2.8 | 24.2 | 4 | +176% | |
| 1.8% | — | Other | 2.2 | 21.1 | 0 | — | |
| 1.6% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.5 | 2 | −1% | |
| 1.6% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 23 | 2 | −34% | |
| 1.6% | D | Control | 2.6 | 24.5 | 1 | +97% | |
| 1.5% | D | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.7 | 0 | −17% | |
| 1.5% | — | Tempo | 2.2 | 19.4 | 0 | +78% | |
| 1.3% | — | Midrange | 1.7 | 22.3 | 0 | +0% | |
| 1.1% | — | Aggro | 2.2 | 23.9 | 0 | −3% | |
| 0.8% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 22.4 | 0 | — | |
| 0.8% | — | 2.1 | 27.6 | 0 | +38% | ||
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 16 | 2 | −39% | |
| 0.5% | — | Control | 2.9 | 25 | 2 | −62% | |
| 0.5% | — | Midrange | 2.6 | 18.7 | 2 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Tempo | 2.3 | 20 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2.2 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 3.2 | 23.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.6 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 3.2 | 14 | 0 | −65% | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2.3 | 23 | 0 | −61% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 18 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 1.8 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 3 | 20 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Stiflenought - 18 Top 8s, 26 League 5-0s
- 2. Enchantress - 14 Top 8s, 27 League 5-0s
- 3. Goblins - 2 Top 8s, 38 League 5-0s
- 4. Sligh - 3 Top 8s, 27 League 5-0s
- 5. Terrageddon - 7 Top 8s, 17 League 5-0s
- 6. Moneyball Black - 2 Top 8s, 11 League 5-0s
- 7. Replenish - 1 Top 8, 15 League 5-0s
- 8. Oath Ponza - 5 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 9. Standstill - 3 Top 8s, 11 League 5-0s
- 10. Stasis - 5 Top 8s, 7 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Stiflenought, 13.2%, was #2
- #2 Enchantress, 12.7%, was #1
- #3 Goblins, 9.3%, was #5
- #4 Sligh, 8.6%, was #3
- #5 Terrageddon, 5.9%, was #6
- #6 Moneyball Black, 4.4%, was #7
- #7 Replenish, 4.2%, was #4
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stiflenought | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Enchantress | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 7d ago |
| 3 | Goblins | was #5▲ 2 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Sligh | was #3▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Terrageddon | was #6▲ 1 | #5 · now |
| 6 | Moneyball Black | was #7▲ 1 | #4 · 7d ago |
| 7 | Replenish | was #4▼ 3 | #3 · 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. Stiflenought 17.3% Challenge meta, 57.7% MWR, 364 matches
- 2. Enchantress 16.0% Challenge meta, 59.5% MWR, 326 matches
- 3. Sligh 8.2% Challenge meta, 52.5% MWR, 162 matches
- 4. Terrageddon 6.0% Challenge meta, 56.9% MWR, 123 matches
- 5. Goblins 6.0% Challenge meta, 50.4% MWR, 113 matches
- 6. Moneyball Black 5.0% Challenge meta, 52.1% MWR, 96 matches
- 7. Stasis 4.1% Challenge meta, 62.9% MWR, 89 matches
- 8. UB Psychatog 4.1% Challenge meta, 60.7% MWR, 84 matches
- 9. Oath Ponza 3.5% Challenge meta, 66.2% MWR, 74 matches
- 10. Replenish 3.5% Challenge meta, 52.2% MWR, 67 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 (614 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.
Premodern metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Premodern metagame?
The Premodern metagame is led by Stiflenought at 13.2% of recent Challenge and League appearances (17.3% in Challenges alone), with Enchantress close behind at 12.7%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Enchantress at a 59.5% match win rate across 326 matches.
What deck should I play in Premodern?
If you want the most-played deck, Stiflenought is 13.2% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Enchantress is at 59.5% across 326 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Terrageddon sits at 5.9% with 7 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Premodern right now?
By meta share, Stiflenought is the most played Premodern deck right now. By win rate, Enchantress is overperforming at 59.5%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Premodern?
The most-played cards across recent Premodern decklists are Tormod's Crypt (47.7% of decks), Swords to Plowshares (42.2%), and Naturalize (30.1%). See the full Premodern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Premodern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 35 Premodern archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 13.2% of the field, and the top five account for 49.7% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Premodern metagame ranked?
The Premodern 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 Premodern meta?
Rock is the fastest riser in the Premodern metagame, up 176% over the prior 30 days (0.8% → 2.3%). Terrageddon (+78%) and Stasis (+73%) are also gaining share.
What is Premodern in MTG?
Premodern is a community Magic: The Gathering format using cards from Fourth Edition through Scourge (1995–2003), celebrating the classic era before the Modern card frame. It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.