MTG Standard Decklists
| 18.7% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 22.1 | 52 | +3% | |
| 18.2% | A | Tempo | 2.5 | 22.8 | 53 | +35% | |
| 15.6% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 21 | 56 | +7% | |
| 10.1% | B | Midrange | 3.1 | 20.1 | 28 | −3% | |
| 8.1% | B | Control | 3.2 | 26.8 | 15 | +2% | |
| 6.6% | B | Midrange | 3.2 | 25.9 | 18 | −5% | |
| 6.5% | A | Aggro | 2.5 | 25.9 | 16 | −3% | |
| 2.2% | B | 1.7 | 23 | 4 | — | ||
| 1.9% | — | Other | 2.4 | 22.4 | 2 | −41% | |
| 1.2% | D | Aggro | 1.4 | 19.6 | 3 | −68% | |
| 1.1% | D | Aggro | 2 | 23.4 | 3 | −3% | |
| 0.9% | D | Midrange | 2.6 | 24.3 | 2 | — | |
| 0.8% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 23 | 0 | — | |
| 0.8% | D | Midrange | 1.8 | 22.9 | 1 | −71% | |
| 0.7% | — | 2.1 | 23 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.7% | — | 2.4 | 25 | 1 | −10% | ||
| 0.7% | B | Combo | 3.9 | 25.8 | 2 | — | |
| 0.6% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 20.8 | 1 | −82% | |
| 0.6% | — | 2.8 | 23 | 1 | +44% | ||
| 0.5% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 22.2 | 0 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | 3.2 | 25.2 | 1 | −76% | ||
| 0.4% | — | 1.7 | 21.6 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.4% | — | Control | 3.1 | 25.6 | 1 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | 2.5 | 22 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.3% | D | Control | 2.4 | 26.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.3% | D | Midrange | 1.9 | 22.8 | 1 | — | |
| 0.3% | — | 1.7 | 23 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.3% | — | 2.5 | 24 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 21.7 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 3.9 | 23.3 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.3 | 20 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 3.5 | 21 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.3 | 22 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Selesnya Offense - 52 Top 8s, 20 League 5-0s
- 2. Lessons - 53 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 3. Izzet Prowess - 56 Top 8s, 28 League 5-0s
- 4. Izzet Elementals - 28 Top 8s, 5 League 5-0s
- 5. 4C Control - 15 Top 8s, 7 League 5-0s
- 6. Dimir Excruciator - 18 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 7. Landfall - 16 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 8. Gearhulk - 4 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 9. Rogue - 2 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 10. Temur Prowess - 3 Top 8s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Selesnya Offense, 18.7%, was #5
- #2 Lessons, 18.2%, was #6
- #3 Izzet Prowess, 15.6%, was #1
- #4 Izzet Elementals, 10.1%, was #4
- #5 4C Control, 8.1%, was #7
- #6 Dimir Excruciator, 6.6%, was #3
- #7 Landfall, 6.5%, was #2
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Selesnya Offense | was #5▲ 4 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Lessons | was #6▲ 4 | #1 · 7d ago |
| 3 | Izzet Prowess | was #1▼ 2 | #1 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Izzet Elementals | was #4— | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | 4C Control | was #7▲ 2 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Dimir Excruciator | was #3▼ 3 | #3 · 60d ago |
| 7 | Landfall | was #2▼ 5 | #1 · 90d 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. Selesnya Offense 18.9% Challenge meta, 56.3% MWR, 1236 matches
- 2. Lessons 17.8% Challenge meta, 59.8% MWR, 1187 matches
- 3. Izzet Prowess 15.0% Challenge meta, 59.6% MWR, 1023 matches
- 4. Izzet Elementals 10.6% Challenge meta, 56.7% MWR, 706 matches
- 5. 4C Control 8.8% Challenge meta, 52.4% MWR, 563 matches
- 6. Dimir Excruciator 6.3% Challenge meta, 54.3% MWR, 414 matches
- 7. Landfall 5.9% Challenge meta, 58.3% MWR, 396 matches
- 8. Rogue 1.8% Challenge meta, 41.8% MWR, 98 matches
- 9. Gearhulk 1.7% Challenge meta, 59.8% MWR, 107 matches
- 10. Temur Prowess 1.4% Challenge meta, 52.9% MWR, 87 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (1,292 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.
Standard metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Standard metagame?
The Standard metagame is led by Selesnya Offense at 18.7% of recent Challenge and League appearances (18.9% in Challenges alone), with Lessons close behind at 18.2%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Lessons at a 59.8% match win rate across 1,187 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Selesnya Offense is 18.7% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Lessons is at 59.8% across 1,187 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 10.1% with 28 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Standard right now?
By meta share, Selesnya Offense is the most played Standard deck right now. By win rate, Lessons is overperforming at 59.8%. 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 (50.5% of decks), Soul-Guide Lantern (48.0%), and Spell Pierce (44.8%). See the full Standard staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Standard metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 33 Standard archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 18.7% of the field, and the top five account for 70.6%.
How is the Standard metagame ranked?
The Standard 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 Standard meta?
Lessons is the fastest riser in the Standard metagame, up 35% over the prior 30 days (13.5% → 18.2%). Izzet Prowess (+7%) and Selesnya Offense (+3%) 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.