Standard MTGO Metagame
| 13.3% | S | Aggro | 2.7 | 26 | 115 | −2% | |
| 11.5% | A | Aggro | 2 | 21.1 | 109 | +1% | |
| 10.8% | A | Tempo | 2.5 | 22.8 | 92 | +45% | |
| 10.6% | A | Aggro | 2.4 | 22.1 | 86 | +186% | |
| 9.9% | A | Midrange | 3.2 | 20.2 | 85 | +4% | |
| 7.5% | B | Control | 3.2 | 26.6 | 49 | +131% | |
| 5.7% | A | Midrange | 3.3 | 25.9 | 48 | −23% | |
| 4.1% | A | Midrange | 2.1 | 23.3 | 35 | +259% | |
| 2.7% | A | 2.1 | 21.9 | 9 | New | ||
| 2.6% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 22.3 | 17 | +23% | |
| 2.5% | — | Other | 2.3 | 22.3 | 17 | −41% | |
| 2.2% | C | Aggro | 1.4 | 19.4 | 15 | −80% | |
| 2.0% | B | Aggro | 2 | 22.9 | 11 | −11% | |
| 1.5% | B | Midrange | 2.5 | 20.9 | 6 | −69% | |
| 1.5% | B | 2.1 | 22.7 | 7 | New | ||
| 1.3% | C | 3.5 | 25.1 | 5 | — | ||
| 1.0% | B | Combo | 3.8 | 22.6 | 7 | +161% | |
| 1.0% | C | Midrange | 2.6 | 24.1 | 5 | −46% | |
| 1.0% | B | 2.6 | 23.4 | 7 | +177% | ||
| 0.9% | B | 1.7 | 22.9 | 4 | New | ||
| 0.7% | B | Midrange | 2.8 | 23.7 | 10 | +79% | |
| 0.6% | C | 2.2 | 23 | 6 | — | ||
| 0.6% | C | 1.7 | 23.1 | 4 | — | ||
| 0.6% | B | Combo | 3.9 | 25.8 | 3 | −61% | |
| 0.5% | D | 2.4 | 24.8 | 5 | +55% | ||
| 0.5% | D | 3.2 | 25.1 | 3 | −23% | ||
| 0.4% | B | 3 | 24 | 3 | New | ||
| 0.4% | C | Control | 2.3 | 26.1 | 3 | — | |
| 0.3% | D | Control | 2.9 | 26 | 3 | −82% | |
| 0.3% | D | 1.7 | 21.3 | 2 | — | ||
| 0.3% | — | Aggro | 2 | 23 | 1 | −71% | |
| 0.2% | D | Midrange | 3.6 | 25 | 1 | −89% | |
| 0.2% | — | 2.6 | 21.3 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.8 | 22.1 | 0 | −21% | |
| 0.1% | — | 3.3 | 21.6 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.3 | 23.2 | 0 | +3% | ||
| 0.1% | — | 1.7 | 23 | 0 | −50% | ||
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.6 | 23.8 | 0 | −94% | |
| 0.1% | — | 2.2 | 21 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | Midrange | 2.5 | 21.7 | 0 | −98% | |
| 0.1% | — | 2.3 | 21 | 0 | −59% | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.4 | 23 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Landfall - 115 Top 8s, 100 League 5-0s
- 2. Izzet Prowess - 109 Top 8s, 46 League 5-0s
- 3. Lessons - 92 Top 8s, 36 League 5-0s
- 4. Selesnya Offense - 86 Top 8s, 32 League 5-0s
- 5. Izzet Elementals - 85 Top 8s, 40 League 5-0s
- 6. 4C Control - 49 Top 8s, 26 League 5-0s
- 7. Dimir Excruciator - 48 Top 8s, 25 League 5-0s
- 8. Dimir Midrange - 35 Top 8s, 25 League 5-0s
- 9. Lifegain - 9 Top 8s, 42 League 5-0s
- 10. Mardu Discard - 17 Top 8s, 27 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Landfall, 13.3%, was #6
- #2 Izzet Prowess, 11.5%, was #2
- #3 Lessons, 10.8%, was #1
- #4 Selesnya Offense, 10.6%, was #3
- #5 Izzet Elementals, 9.9%, was #4
- #6 4C Control, 7.5%, was #5
- #7 Dimir Excruciator, 5.7%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landfall | was #6▲ 5 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Izzet Prowess | was #2— | #1 · 30d ago |
| 3 | Lessons | was #1▼ 2 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 4 | Selesnya Offense | was #3▼ 1 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Izzet Elementals | was #4▼ 1 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 6 | 4C Control | was #5▼ 1 | #3 · 3d ago |
| 7 | Dimir Excruciator | was #7— | #3 · 30d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 90 days vs prior 90
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 90 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Landfall 12.3% Challenge meta, 61.1% MWR, 2438 matches
- 2. Izzet Prowess 11.9% Challenge meta, 56.9% MWR, 2269 matches
- 3. Selesnya Offense 11.2% Challenge meta, 55.7% MWR, 2122 matches
- 4. Lessons 10.9% Challenge meta, 58.0% MWR, 2085 matches
- 5. Izzet Elementals 10.4% Challenge meta, 58.0% MWR, 1993 matches
- 6. 4C Control 8.0% Challenge meta, 53.6% MWR, 1426 matches
- 7. Dimir Excruciator 5.9% Challenge meta, 55.2% MWR, 1117 matches
- 8. Dimir Midrange 4.2% Challenge meta, 59.7% MWR, 833 matches
- 9. Rogue 2.5% Challenge meta, 55.4% MWR, 453 matches
- 10. Temur Prowess 2.3% Challenge meta, 52.2% MWR, 408 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (3,810 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Standard metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Standard metagame?
The Standard metagame is led by Landfall at 13.3% of recent Challenge and League appearances (12.3% in Challenges alone), with Izzet Prowess close behind at 11.5%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Jeskai Artifacts at a 61.7% match win rate across 154 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Landfall is 13.3% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Jeskai Artifacts is at 61.7% across 154 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 9.9% with 85 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Standard right now?
By meta share, Landfall is the most played Standard deck right now. By win rate, Jeskai Artifacts is overperforming at 61.7%. 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 (45.0% of decks), Spell Pierce (38.0%), and Soul-Guide Lantern (37.2%). See the full Standard staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Standard metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 42 Standard archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 13.3% of the field, and the top five account for 56.1% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Standard metagame ranked?
The Standard metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 90 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 259% over the prior 90 days (1.1% → 4.1%). Selesnya Offense (+186%) and Sultai Reanimator (+161%) 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.