Premodern MTGO Metagame
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Enchantress is increasing to 13.4%, Stiflenought at 12.7%, Goblins at 8.4%, Sligh at 8.0%.
| 13.4% | A | Combo | 2.2 | 22 | 8 | +18% | |
| 12.7% | A | Tempo | 2.1 | 17.1 | 6 | +1% | |
| 8.4% | C | Aggro | 2.6 | 24 | 1 | −16% | |
| 8.0% | B | Aggro | 1.9 | 21.6 | 2 | −8% | |
| 6.7% | C | Midrange | 1.9 | 25.9 | 2 | +54% | |
| 5.7% | D | Midrange | 1.9 | 22.9 | 0 | +63% | |
| 4.3% | A | Tempo | 2 | 28.1 | 4 | +67% | |
| 3.3% | B | Control | 2.3 | 20 | 2 | +28% | |
| 3.0% | — | Aggro | 1.7 | 22.9 | 2 | — | |
| 2.7% | — | Combo | 2.3 | 22 | 0 | −44% | |
| 2.7% | D | Midrange | 2.8 | 24 | 2 | — | |
| 2.7% | C | Control | 2.4 | 26 | 3 | −12% | |
| 2.3% | B | Aggro | 2.1 | 19.9 | 2 | — | |
| 2.3% | — | Other | 2.2 | 20.4 | 0 | — | |
| 2.3% | B | Control | 2.3 | 22.7 | 2 | −51% | |
| 2.0% | — | Combo | 3.4 | 25.2 | 0 | −64% | |
| 2.0% | — | Control | 2.5 | 23.5 | 1 | — | |
| 1.7% | — | Tempo | 2.2 | 19.4 | 0 | — | |
| 1.3% | — | Midrange | 2.1 | 20.5 | 0 | — | |
| 1.0% | — | Midrange | 1.7 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 1.0% | — | Midrange | 2.6 | 18.7 | 2 | New | |
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 2.4 | 22 | 0 | — | |
| 0.7% | — | Tempo | 2.3 | 20 | 1 | New | |
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 1.8 | 16 | 0 | — | |
| 0.7% | — | Aggro | 2.2 | 19 | 0 | New | |
| 0.7% | — | Control | 3.2 | 23.5 | 0 | New | |
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 2.6 | 22 | 0 | New | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 2.9 | 18 | 0 | New | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2.3 | 23 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Enchantress - 8 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 2. Stiflenought - 6 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 3. Goblins - 1 Top 8, 18 League 5-0s
- 4. Sligh - 2 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 5. Terrageddon - 2 Top 8s, 13 League 5-0s
- 6. Moneyball Black, 7 League 5-0s
- 7. Oath Ponza - 4 Top 8s, 5 League 5-0s
- 8. UB Psychatog - 2 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 9. GR Zoo - 2 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 10. Hermit Druid Combo, 7 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Enchantress, 13.4%, was #1
- #2 Stiflenought, 12.7%, was #2
- #3 Goblins, 8.4%, was #4
- #4 Sligh, 8.0%, was #3
- #5 Terrageddon, 6.7%, was #5
- #6 Moneyball Black, 5.7%, was #6
- #7 Oath Ponza, 4.3%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Enchantress | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Stiflenought | was #2— | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Goblins | was #4▲ 1 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Sligh | was #3▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Terrageddon | was #5— | #5 · now |
| 6 | Moneyball Black | was #6— | #4 · 7d ago |
| 7 | Oath Ponza | was #7— | #3 · 60d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 14 days vs prior 14
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 14 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Enchantress 15.8% Challenge meta, 59.8% MWR, 164 matches
- 2. Stiflenought 14.6% Challenge meta, 56.4% MWR, 149 matches
- 3. Sligh 8.9% Challenge meta, 51.1% MWR, 88 matches
- 4. Moneyball Black 6.3% Challenge meta, 46.7% MWR, 60 matches
- 5. Oath Ponza 5.1% Challenge meta, 69.1% MWR, 55 matches
- 6. UB Psychatog 4.4% Challenge meta, 62.2% MWR, 45 matches
- 7. Goblins 4.4% Challenge meta, 55.8% MWR, 43 matches
- 8. Terrageddon 4.4% Challenge meta, 53.3% MWR, 45 matches
- 9. GR Zoo 4.4% Challenge meta, 46.5% MWR, 43 matches
- 10. Stasis 3.8% Challenge meta, 62.5% MWR, 40 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 (299 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 30 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 Enchantress at 13.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances (15.8% in Challenges alone), with Stiflenought close behind at 12.7%. It is also the best-performing deck in the current meta at a 59.8% match win rate across 164 matches.
What deck should I play in Premodern?
If you want the most-played deck, Enchantress is 13.4% of the field. It also leads on match win rate at 59.8% across 164 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Terrageddon sits at 6.7% with 2 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Premodern right now?
By meta share, Enchantress is the most played Premodern deck right now. It also leads on match win rate at 59.8%. See the full 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 (45.5% of decks), Swords to Plowshares (43.8%), and Naturalize (31.1%). See the full Premodern staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Premodern metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 28 Premodern archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 13.4% of the field, and the top five account for 49.2% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Premodern metagame ranked?
The Premodern metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 14 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?
Oath Ponza is the fastest riser in the Premodern metagame, up 67% over the prior 14 days (2.6% → 4.3%). Moneyball Black (+63%) and Terrageddon (+54%) 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.