MTG Premodern Decklists
| 16.6% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 17.1 | 116 | +23% | |
| 10.8% | A | Combo | 2.1 | 22 | 48 | +52% | |
| 9.0% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 21.1 | 24 | +13% | |
| 6.9% | A | Aggro | 2.6 | 23.9 | 24 | −17% | |
| 6.0% | A | Combo | 3.3 | 25.2 | 28 | +15% | |
| 5.5% | A | Control | 2.4 | 26.2 | 25 | +21% | |
| 4.3% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 23.1 | 24 | −19% | |
| 4.1% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 27.9 | 14 | +131% | |
| 3.5% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 22.3 | 16 | +149% | |
| 3.0% | B | Combo | 2.3 | 22 | 5 | −15% | |
| 2.7% | B | Midrange | 2 | 26.2 | 11 | −25% | |
| 2.4% | B | Midrange | 2.1 | 22.7 | 18 | +145% | |
| 2.1% | B | Combo | 1.8 | 16 | 11 | +27% | |
| 2.1% | B | Control | 2.4 | 22.7 | 10 | +0% | |
| 1.7% | C | Control | 2.3 | 19.4 | 4 | +9% | |
| 1.6% | C | Midrange | 2.7 | 25.1 | 7 | −36% | |
| 1.5% | C | Tempo | 2.2 | 27.5 | 5 | −18% | |
| 1.3% | — | Other | 2.1 | 23.9 | 3 | −39% | |
| 1.2% | C | Tempo | 2.2 | 19.4 | 2 | +3% | |
| 1.2% | D | Control | 2.6 | 25 | 2 | −24% | |
| 1.1% | C | Combo | 3.3 | 21.3 | 6 | — | |
| 1.1% | B | Combo | 3.1 | 14.2 | 7 | −49% | |
| 1.0% | D | Aggro | 2.2 | 18.7 | 0 | −64% | |
| 0.7% | — | Midrange | 2.3 | 20.8 | 1 | −31% | |
| 0.7% | — | Midrange | 2.2 | 20.3 | 1 | −5% | |
| 0.6% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 19.8 | 0 | −39% | |
| 0.6% | D | Control | 3 | 25.1 | 1 | −72% | |
| 0.5% | D | Midrange | 1.6 | 22.3 | 1 | −32% | |
| 0.5% | — | Tempo | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | New | |
| 0.5% | D | Combo | 2.1 | 19.5 | 3 | −33% | |
| 0.5% | — | Aggro | 2 | 22.6 | 1 | −26% | |
| 0.4% | — | Aggro | 2 | 23 | 0 | −83% | |
| 0.4% | — | Tempo | 2.1 | 26 | 1 | −54% | |
| 0.4% | B | Control | 1.9 | 23.8 | 3 | — | |
| 0.4% | D | Combo | 2.2 | 20.4 | 2 | −63% | |
| 0.4% | — | Combo | 3 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.2% | D | Combo | 2.4 | 24 | 0 | +20% | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 22.8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.7 | 21.2 | 0 | −45% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.8 | 22.6 | 0 | −69% | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2.9 | 22.8 | 2 | New | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 22.6 | 0 | −85% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2.3 | 19.5 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 24 | 1 | −57% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 3 | 25.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 3.1 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.3 | 1 | −87% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.6 | 21 | 0 | −82% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 19.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Control | 2.5 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 21.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2 | 19.5 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 21 | 0 | −71% | |
| 0.0% | — | Control | 3 | 25 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Stiflenought - 116 Top 8s, 99 League 5-0s
- 2. Enchantress - 48 Top 8s, 119 League 5-0s
- 3. Sligh - 24 Top 8s, 105 League 5-0s
- 4. Goblins - 24 Top 8s, 76 League 5-0s
- 5. Replenish - 28 Top 8s, 73 League 5-0s
- 6. Standstill - 25 Top 8s, 53 League 5-0s
- 7. Moneyball Black - 24 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 8. Oath Ponza - 14 Top 8s, 57 League 5-0s
- 9. GR Zoo - 16 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 10. Hermit Druid Combo - 5 Top 8s, 61 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Stiflenought, 16.6%, was #1
- #2 Enchantress, 10.8%, was #3
- #3 Sligh, 9.0%, was #4
- #4 Goblins, 6.9%, was #5
- #5 Replenish, 6.0%, was #2
- #6 Standstill, 5.5%, was #6
- #7 Moneyball Black, 4.3%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stiflenought | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Enchantress | was #3▲ 1 | #1 · 7d ago |
| 3 | Sligh | was #4▲ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Goblins | was #5▲ 1 | #2 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Replenish | was #2▼ 3 | #2 · 90d ago |
| 6 | Standstill | was #6— | #4 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Moneyball Black | was #7— | #4 · 60d 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. Stiflenought 20.6% Challenge meta, 59.5% MWR, 2167 matches
- 2. Enchantress 10.3% Challenge meta, 59.9% MWR, 1050 matches
- 3. Sligh 8.3% Challenge meta, 52.7% MWR, 784 matches
- 4. Goblins 6.6% Challenge meta, 55.0% MWR, 680 matches
- 5. Moneyball Black 5.9% Challenge meta, 55.2% MWR, 598 matches
- 6. Standstill 5.6% Challenge meta, 57.0% MWR, 539 matches
- 7. Replenish 5.2% Challenge meta, 58.7% MWR, 545 matches
- 8. GR Zoo 4.8% Challenge meta, 51.4% MWR, 459 matches
- 9. Oath Ponza 3.2% Challenge meta, 58.0% MWR, 343 matches
- 10. Terrageddon 3.0% Challenge meta, 56.5% MWR, 285 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (2,771 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Premodern metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Premodern metagame?
The Premodern metagame is led by Stiflenought at 16.6% of recent Challenge and League appearances (20.6% in Challenges alone), ahead of Enchantress at 10.8%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Enchantress at a 59.9% match win rate across 1,050 matches.
What deck should I play in Premodern?
If you want the most-played deck, Stiflenought is 16.6% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Enchantress is at 59.9% across 1,050 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Moneyball Black sits at 4.3% with 24 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 59.9%. 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 (43.9% of decks), Swords to Plowshares (38.7%), and Tsabo's Web (31.6%). See the full Premodern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Premodern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 54 Premodern archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 16.6% of the field, and the top five account for 49.4% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Premodern metagame ranked?
The Premodern 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 Premodern meta?
GR Zoo is the fastest riser in the Premodern metagame, up 149% over the prior 90 days (1.4% → 3.5%). Survival Madness (+145%) and Oath Ponza (+131%) 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.