MTG Standard Decklists
| 18.4% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 22.2 | 104 | +782% | |
| 16.0% | A | Tempo | 2.5 | 22.8 | 94 | +168% | |
| 15.1% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 21 | 93 | +9% | |
| 10.2% | A | Midrange | 3.1 | 20.2 | 58 | +5% | |
| 8.0% | B | Control | 3.1 | 26.7 | 35 | +103% | |
| 6.7% | B | Midrange | 3.2 | 25.9 | 38 | −10% | |
| 6.6% | A | Aggro | 2.5 | 25.9 | 35 | −54% | |
| 2.6% | — | Other | 2.6 | 23 | 7 | −49% | |
| 2.3% | C | Aggro | 1.5 | 20.2 | 8 | −75% | |
| 2.0% | C | Midrange | 2.4 | 21 | 6 | −54% | |
| 1.7% | C | Midrange | 1.8 | 22.7 | 8 | −37% | |
| 1.3% | B | 1.7 | 22.9 | 4 | New | ||
| 1.1% | D | Aggro | 2.1 | 23.6 | 4 | −51% | |
| 1.0% | C | 3.2 | 25.3 | 6 | +113% | ||
| 0.7% | — | 2.4 | 25 | 5 | +139% | ||
| 0.7% | D | Midrange | 2.6 | 24.4 | 2 | −72% | |
| 0.5% | — | Aggro | 2.1 | 23 | 0 | −40% | |
| 0.5% | D | 2.8 | 23 | 3 | +44% | ||
| 0.5% | D | Combo | 3.9 | 25.8 | 2 | −61% | |
| 0.4% | — | 2.1 | 23 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.3% | D | 2.8 | 23.5 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.3% | — | 2.6 | 21.3 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.3% | — | 1.6 | 21 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2 | 23.3 | 2 | −75% | |
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 22.1 | 0 | +33% | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 21.8 | 1 | −93% | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2.4 | 26.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.2% | — | Control | 3 | 25.7 | 1 | −89% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 4.2 | 23.7 | 0 | −39% | |
| 0.2% | — | 1.7 | 21.6 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.9 | 22.2 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.3 | 23.2 | 0 | +11% | ||
| 0.2% | — | 1.7 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.4 | 24 | 0 | −93% | |
| 0.1% | — | 2.3 | 21 | 0 | −56% | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 3.1 | 25 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 1.8 | 22 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.3 | 22 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 60 days
- 1. Selesnya Offense - 104 Top 8s, 38 League 5-0s
- 2. Lessons - 94 Top 8s, 38 League 5-0s
- 3. Izzet Prowess - 93 Top 8s, 46 League 5-0s
- 4. Izzet Elementals - 58 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 5. 4C Control - 35 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 6. Dimir Excruciator - 38 Top 8s, 13 League 5-0s
- 7. Landfall - 35 Top 8s, 18 League 5-0s
- 8. Rogue - 7 Top 8s, 5 League 5-0s
- 9. Temur Prowess - 8 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
- 10. Azorius Skies - 6 Top 8s, 2 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Selesnya Offense, 18.4%, was #5
- #2 Lessons, 16.0%, was #6
- #3 Izzet Prowess, 15.1%, was #1
- #4 Izzet Elementals, 10.2%, was #4
- #5 4C Control, 8.0%, was #7
- #6 Dimir Excruciator, 6.7%, was #3
- #7 Landfall, 6.6%, 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 60 days vs prior 60
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 60 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Selesnya Offense 18.7% Challenge meta, 55.3% MWR, 2351 matches
- 2. Lessons 15.4% Challenge meta, 58.3% MWR, 1978 matches
- 3. Izzet Prowess 14.7% Challenge meta, 57.1% MWR, 1875 matches
- 4. Izzet Elementals 10.8% Challenge meta, 56.3% MWR, 1364 matches
- 5. 4C Control 8.6% Challenge meta, 51.5% MWR, 1021 matches
- 6. Dimir Excruciator 6.9% Challenge meta, 53.7% MWR, 859 matches
- 7. Landfall 6.1% Challenge meta, 58.7% MWR, 775 matches
- 8. Rogue 2.6% Challenge meta, 44.2% MWR, 285 matches
- 9. Temur Prowess 2.5% Challenge meta, 51.0% MWR, 304 matches
- 10. Azorius Skies 2.3% Challenge meta, 48.5% MWR, 268 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (2,451 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 90 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 18.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances (18.7% in Challenges alone), ahead of Lessons at 16.0%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Landfall at a 58.7% match win rate across 775 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Selesnya Offense is 18.4% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Landfall is at 58.7% across 775 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 10.2% with 58 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, Landfall is overperforming at 58.7%. 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 (50.2% of decks), Spell Pierce (43.6%), and Soul-Guide Lantern (42.6%). See the full Standard staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Standard metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 38 Standard archetypes over the last 60 days. The most-played deck holds 18.4% of the field, and the top five account for 67.6%.
How is the Standard metagame ranked?
The Standard metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 60 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?
Selesnya Offense is the fastest riser in the Standard metagame, up 782% over the prior 60 days (2.1% → 18.4%). Lessons (+168%) and Dimir Reanimator (+113%) 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.