MTG Standard Decklists
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Lessons is increasing to 20.0%, Selesnya Offense at 19.7%, Izzet Prowess at 16.6%.
| 20.0% | A | Tempo | 2.5 | 22.8 | 26 | +22% | |
| 19.7% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 22 | 23 | +10% | |
| 16.6% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 21 | 30 | +7% | |
| 10.9% | B | Midrange | 3.1 | 20 | 13 | +23% | |
| 7.1% | B | Midrange | 3.2 | 25.9 | 8 | +11% | |
| 6.4% | B | Aggro | 2.6 | 25.9 | 6 | +11% | |
| 5.0% | C | Control | 3.1 | 27 | 4 | −60% | |
| 1.9% | — | Other | 2.3 | 22.8 | 1 | +12% | |
| 1.6% | D | 1.7 | 23 | 1 | −50% | ||
| 1.4% | D | Midrange | 2.6 | 24 | 2 | — | |
| 1.1% | — | Aggro | 2 | 23 | 0 | −2% | |
| 1.1% | — | 2.4 | 25 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.9% | — | 2.1 | 23 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.9% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 23 | 0 | — | |
| 0.6% | — | 2.8 | 23 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.6% | — | Combo | 3.9 | 26 | 1 | — | |
| 0.5% | — | 1.7 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.5% | — | Control | 3.1 | 25.3 | 1 | New | |
| 0.5% | — | Midrange | 1.8 | 23 | 0 | −64% | |
| 0.5% | — | 2.1 | 24 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 21.5 | 0 | New | |
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 1.9 | 23 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | 1.7 | 21 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 22.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 3.9 | 23 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 1.3 | 19 | 0 | −81% | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2 | 27 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | 2.3 | 20 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 3.5 | 21 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Lessons - 26 Top 8s, 6 League 5-0s
- 2. Selesnya Offense - 23 Top 8s, 8 League 5-0s
- 3. Izzet Prowess - 30 Top 8s, 15 League 5-0s
- 4. Izzet Elementals - 13 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 5. Dimir Excruciator - 8 Top 8s, 4 League 5-0s
- 6. Landfall - 6 Top 8s, 5 League 5-0s
- 7. 4C Control - 4 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 8. Rogue - 1 Top 8, 2 League 5-0s
- 9. Gearhulk - 1 Top 8, 2 League 5-0s
- 10. Azorius Blink - 2 Top 8s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Lessons, 20.0%, was #6
- #2 Selesnya Offense, 19.7%, was #5
- #3 Izzet Prowess, 16.6%, was #1
- #4 Izzet Elementals, 10.9%, was #4
- #5 Dimir Excruciator, 7.1%, was #3
- #6 Landfall, 6.4%, was #2
- #7 4C Control, 5.0%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lessons | was #6▲ 5 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Selesnya Offense | was #5▲ 3 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Izzet Prowess | was #1▼ 2 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Izzet Elementals | was #4— | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Dimir Excruciator | was #3▼ 2 | #3 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Landfall | was #2▼ 4 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 7 | 4C Control | was #7— | #2 · 30d 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. Selesnya Offense 20.4% Challenge meta, 56.4% MWR, 597 matches
- 2. Lessons 19.8% Challenge meta, 57.2% MWR, 589 matches
- 3. Izzet Prowess 16.0% Challenge meta, 58.6% MWR, 498 matches
- 4. Izzet Elementals 11.5% Challenge meta, 56.8% MWR, 336 matches
- 5. Dimir Excruciator 7.1% Challenge meta, 54.9% MWR, 206 matches
- 6. Landfall 5.0% Challenge meta, 57.3% MWR, 150 matches
- 7. 4C Control 5.0% Challenge meta, 51.1% MWR, 141 matches
- 8. Azorius Blink 1.9% Challenge meta, 55.6% MWR, 54 matches
- 9. Rogue 1.5% Challenge meta, 40.0% MWR, 35 matches
- 10. Gearhulk 1.3% Challenge meta, 56.3% MWR, 32 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (645 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.
Standard metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Standard metagame?
The Standard metagame is led by Lessons at 20.0% of recent Challenge and League appearances (19.8% in Challenges alone), with Selesnya Offense close behind at 19.7%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Izzet Prowess at a 58.6% match win rate across 498 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Lessons is 20.0% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Izzet Prowess is at 58.6% across 498 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 10.9% with 13 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Standard right now?
By meta share, Lessons is the most played Standard deck right now. By win rate, Izzet Prowess is overperforming at 58.6%. See both rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Standard?
The most-played cards across recent Standard decklists are Flashfreeze (52.4% of decks), Soul-Guide Lantern (51.6%), and Spell Pierce (46.5%). See the full Standard staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Standard metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 28 Standard archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 20.0% of the field, and the top five account for 74.3%.
How is the Standard metagame ranked?
The Standard 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 Standard meta?
Izzet Elementals is the fastest riser in the Standard metagame, up 23% over the prior 14 days (8.8% → 10.9%). Lessons (+22%) and Dimir Excruciator (+11%) are also gaining share.
What is Standard in MTG?
Standard is Magic: The Gathering's flagship rotating format, legal for cards from the most recently released sets and rotating roughly once per year. It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.