Standard MTGO Metagame
| 15.9% | S | Aggro | 2.7 | 26 | 91 | +87% | |
| 10.4% | A | Aggro | 2 | 21.2 | 68 | −35% | |
| 10.1% | A | Midrange | 3.2 | 20.1 | 55 | +4% | |
| 8.6% | A | Tempo | 2.5 | 22.8 | 43 | −23% | |
| 7.5% | B | Aggro | 2.4 | 22.1 | 32 | −39% | |
| 6.0% | A | Midrange | 2.1 | 23.3 | 35 | >+999% | |
| 5.7% | B | Control | 3.3 | 26.6 | 25 | −32% | |
| 5.3% | A | Midrange | 3.3 | 25.9 | 26 | −22% | |
| 3.9% | A | 2.1 | 21.9 | 9 | — | ||
| 2.8% | — | Other | 2.2 | 22.3 | 15 | −34% | |
| 2.7% | A | Midrange | 1.9 | 22.2 | 11 | −7% | |
| 2.2% | B | Aggro | 2 | 22.6 | 7 | +124% | |
| 2.2% | B | 2.1 | 22.7 | 7 | New | ||
| 2.0% | C | Aggro | 1.4 | 19 | 11 | −60% | |
| 1.6% | C | 3.5 | 25 | 5 | +393% | ||
| 1.4% | B | Combo | 3.8 | 22.5 | 7 | +300% | |
| 1.4% | B | Midrange | 2.6 | 20.9 | 5 | −63% | |
| 1.4% | C | Midrange | 2.6 | 24 | 5 | +26% | |
| 1.2% | A | 2.6 | 23.5 | 5 | +195% | ||
| 1.0% | B | Midrange | 2.8 | 23.7 | 10 | New | |
| 0.8% | C | 1.7 | 23.1 | 4 | — | ||
| 0.8% | C | 2.2 | 23 | 6 | — | ||
| 0.6% | B | 3 | 24 | 3 | New | ||
| 0.6% | B | Combo | 4 | 25.8 | 2 | −4% | |
| 0.5% | B | 2.4 | 24.7 | 3 | −12% | ||
| 0.4% | D | Control | 2.3 | 26.1 | 3 | +138% | |
| 0.4% | D | 1.7 | 23 | 1 | −46% | ||
| 0.4% | D | Control | 2.9 | 26 | 3 | −56% | |
| 0.3% | B | 3.3 | 24.8 | 2 | −65% | ||
| 0.3% | D | Midrange | 3.6 | 25 | 1 | −25% | |
| 0.3% | D | 1.6 | 21 | 2 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 2 | 23 | 1 | −28% | |
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.6 | 23.8 | 0 | −80% | |
| 0.2% | — | 2.2 | 21 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.2% | D | 3.5 | 21 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 1.7 | 23 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.1 | 24 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 21.5 | 0 | −80% | |
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 22.5 | 0 | −57% | |
| 0.0% | — | 2.3 | 20 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.4 | 24 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 60 days
- 1. Landfall - 91 Top 8s, 91 League 5-0s
- 2. Izzet Prowess - 68 Top 8s, 27 League 5-0s
- 3. Izzet Elementals - 55 Top 8s, 34 League 5-0s
- 4. Lessons - 43 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 5. Selesnya Offense - 32 Top 8s, 16 League 5-0s
- 6. Dimir Midrange - 35 Top 8s, 25 League 5-0s
- 7. 4C Control - 25 Top 8s, 20 League 5-0s
- 8. Dimir Excruciator - 26 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 9. Lifegain - 9 Top 8s, 42 League 5-0s
- 10. Rogue - 15 Top 8s, 14 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Landfall, 15.9%, was #6
- #2 Izzet Prowess, 10.4%, was #2
- #3 Izzet Elementals, 10.1%, was #4
- #4 Lessons, 8.6%, was #1
- #5 Selesnya Offense, 7.5%, was #3
- #6 Dimir Midrange, 6.0%, was #7
- #7 4C Control, 5.7%, was #5
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landfall | was #6▲ 5 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Izzet Prowess | was #2— | #1 · 30d ago |
| 3 | Izzet Elementals | was #4▲ 1 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 4 | Lessons | was #1▼ 3 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Selesnya Offense | was #3▼ 2 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Dimir Midrange | was #7▲ 1 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 7 | 4C Control | was #5▼ 2 | #3 · 30d 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. Landfall 15.0% Challenge meta, 61.5% MWR, 1943 matches
- 2. Izzet Prowess 10.9% Challenge meta, 57.0% MWR, 1366 matches
- 3. Izzet Elementals 10.6% Challenge meta, 58.8% MWR, 1324 matches
- 4. Lessons 8.5% Challenge meta, 56.6% MWR, 1048 matches
- 5. Selesnya Offense 7.7% Challenge meta, 55.4% MWR, 942 matches
- 6. Dimir Midrange 6.4% Challenge meta, 59.8% MWR, 821 matches
- 7. 4C Control 5.9% Challenge meta, 55.4% MWR, 693 matches
- 8. Dimir Excruciator 5.5% Challenge meta, 56.7% MWR, 683 matches
- 9. Lifegain 2.9% Challenge meta, 57.2% MWR, 353 matches
- 10. Rogue 2.8% Challenge meta, 59.5% MWR, 346 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (2,586 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 Landfall at 15.9% of recent Challenge and League appearances (15.0% in Challenges alone), ahead of Izzet Prowess at 10.4%. It is also the best-performing deck in the current meta at a 61.5% match win rate across 1,943 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Landfall is 15.9% of the field. It also leads on match win rate at 61.5% across 1,943 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 10.1% with 55 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Standard right now?
By meta share, Landfall is the most played Standard deck right now. It also leads on match win rate at 61.5%. See the full rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Standard?
The most-played cards across recent Standard decklists are Flashfreeze (42.2% of decks), Spell Pierce (36.9%), and Soul-Guide Lantern (35.3%). See the full Standard staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Standard metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 40 Standard archetypes over the last 60 days. The most-played deck holds 15.9% of the field, and the top five account for 52.4% - no single deck dominates.
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?
Dimir Midrange is the fastest riser in the Standard metagame, up 1751% over the prior 60 days (0.3% → 6.0%). Sultai Control (+393%) and Sultai Reanimator (+300%) 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.