Premodern MTGO Metagame
| 16.4% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 17.1 | 82 | +10% | |
| 11.8% | A | Combo | 2.2 | 22 | 54 | +33% | |
| 9.6% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 21.5 | 29 | +22% | |
| 7.4% | A | Aggro | 2.6 | 24 | 19 | −19% | |
| 5.8% | A | Combo | 3.3 | 25.2 | 19 | +13% | |
| 4.2% | A | Control | 2.4 | 26.1 | 15 | −23% | |
| 4.2% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 28 | 18 | +62% | |
| 3.9% | A | Midrange | 1.9 | 26.1 | 17 | +25% | |
| 3.9% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 23.2 | 16 | −41% | |
| 3.5% | B | Combo | 2.3 | 22 | 6 | +32% | |
| 2.7% | B | Aggro | 1.6 | 22.5 | 9 | +1% | |
| 2.4% | B | Control | 2.3 | 19.9 | 11 | +106% | |
| 2.0% | B | Control | 2.4 | 22.5 | 10 | −2% | |
| 1.7% | B | Aggro | 2.2 | 18.9 | 4 | +31% | |
| 1.4% | C | Midrange | 2.8 | 24.4 | 5 | −21% | |
| 1.4% | C | Combo | 1.8 | 16.1 | 7 | −37% | |
| 1.2% | C | Midrange | 2.3 | 20.6 | 2 | +30% | |
| 1.2% | D | Tempo | 2.2 | 19.5 | 1 | +6% | |
| 1.0% | — | Other | 2.3 | 21.7 | 0 | +3% | |
| 0.9% | — | Midrange | 2.3 | 22.8 | 0 | −61% | |
| 0.9% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 23.8 | 0 | −15% | |
| 0.9% | D | Midrange | 1.6 | 22.1 | 1 | +59% | |
| 0.9% | D | Control | 2.7 | 24.6 | 2 | −43% | |
| 0.8% | C | Combo | 3 | 14.1 | 4 | −42% | |
| 0.8% | C | Control | 2.9 | 25.1 | 5 | −34% | |
| 0.7% | — | Tempo | 2.1 | 27.4 | 0 | −55% | |
| 0.7% | D | Midrange | 2.1 | 19.5 | 1 | −8% | |
| 0.6% | D | Combo | 3.2 | 20.3 | 1 | −23% | |
| 0.6% | B | Tempo | 2.4 | 20 | 2 | +88% | |
| 0.6% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 23.4 | 1 | +13% | |
| 0.4% | D | 2.1 | 30.1 | 3 | — | ||
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 22.5 | 0 | +62% | |
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.5 | 0 | −65% | |
| 0.3% | D | Combo | 2.2 | 20 | 1 | −25% | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.1 | 17.9 | 0 | −43% | |
| 0.3% | — | Tempo | 2.1 | 26.3 | 0 | −60% | |
| 0.3% | — | Control | 3.1 | 23.6 | 2 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 3 | 22 | 0 | +70% | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.3 | 24 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 20.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 22.6 | 0 | −66% | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 1.7 | 23.8 | 1 | −56% | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 23 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2.2 | 19 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2.5 | 21.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.5 | 21.8 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.6 | 19.3 | 2 | −3% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 3 | 25.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 3 | 23 | 0 | −72% | |
| 0.1% | — | 2.4 | 25 | 1 | −77% | ||
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 19.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 20.5 | 0 | −60% | |
| 0.0% | — | Midrange | 1.8 | 22 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Stiflenought - 82 Top 8s, 93 League 5-0s
- 2. Enchantress - 54 Top 8s, 96 League 5-0s
- 3. Sligh - 29 Top 8s, 94 League 5-0s
- 4. Goblins - 19 Top 8s, 93 League 5-0s
- 5. Replenish - 19 Top 8s, 63 League 5-0s
- 6. Standstill - 15 Top 8s, 50 League 5-0s
- 7. Oath Ponza - 18 Top 8s, 46 League 5-0s
- 8. Terrageddon - 17 Top 8s, 31 League 5-0s
- 9. Moneyball Black - 16 Top 8s, 14 League 5-0s
- 10. Hermit Druid Combo - 6 Top 8s, 64 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Stiflenought, 16.4%, was #2
- #2 Enchantress, 11.8%, was #1
- #3 Sligh, 9.6%, was #3
- #4 Goblins, 7.4%, was #5
- #5 Replenish, 5.8%, was #4
- #6 Standstill, 4.2%, was #6
- #7 Oath Ponza, 4.2%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stiflenought | was #2▲ 1 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Enchantress | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 7d ago |
| 3 | Sligh | was #3— | #1 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Goblins | was #5▲ 1 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 5 | Replenish | was #4▼ 1 | #3 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Standstill | was #6— | #4 · 90d ago |
| 7 | Oath Ponza | was #7— | #3 · 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 20.9% Challenge meta, 57.2% MWR, 1871 matches
- 2. Enchantress 13.0% Challenge meta, 60.8% MWR, 1157 matches
- 3. Sligh 9.4% Challenge meta, 54.4% MWR, 802 matches
- 4. Goblins 5.8% Challenge meta, 55.3% MWR, 510 matches
- 5. Moneyball Black 5.5% Challenge meta, 53.7% MWR, 477 matches
- 6. Replenish 5.2% Challenge meta, 58.6% MWR, 456 matches
- 7. Terrageddon 4.3% Challenge meta, 57.4% MWR, 383 matches
- 8. Oath Ponza 3.8% Challenge meta, 60.6% MWR, 345 matches
- 9. GR Zoo 3.6% Challenge meta, 51.2% MWR, 303 matches
- 10. Standstill 3.6% Challenge meta, 58.7% MWR, 303 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 (2,358 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 16.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances (20.9% in Challenges alone), ahead of Enchantress at 11.8%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Stasis at a 61.0% match win rate across 172 matches.
What deck should I play in Premodern?
If you want the most-played deck, Stiflenought is 16.4% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Stasis is at 61.0% across 172 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Terrageddon sits at 3.9% with 17 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, Stasis is overperforming at 61.0%. 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 (44.0% of decks), Swords to Plowshares (41.1%), and Counterspell (29.3%). See the full Premodern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Premodern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 53 Premodern archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 16.4% of the field, and the top five account for 51.0% - 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?
UB Psychatog is the fastest riser in the Premodern metagame, up 106% over the prior 90 days (1.2% → 2.4%). Oath Ponza (+62%) and Enchantress (+33%) 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.