MTG Standard Decklists
| 15.3% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 21 | 154 | +344% | |
| 11.9% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 22.4 | 118 | New | |
| 11.2% | A | Tempo | 2.4 | 22.8 | 109 | +14% | |
| 10.3% | A | Midrange | 3 | 20.3 | 100 | +44% | |
| 9.9% | A | Aggro | 2.3 | 25.7 | 77 | −40% | |
| 7.3% | A | Control | 3.1 | 26.8 | 59 | >+999% | |
| 6.6% | A | Midrange | 3.2 | 25.8 | 61 | −24% | |
| 4.5% | A | Aggro | 1.5 | 20.5 | 29 | −66% | |
| 4.2% | — | Other | 2.6 | 23.4 | 30 | +82% | |
| 3.2% | B | Midrange | 2.4 | 21 | 26 | −18% | |
| 2.6% | B | Midrange | 1.8 | 22.4 | 15 | +61% | |
| 1.7% | B | Midrange | 2.6 | 24.8 | 13 | −3% | |
| 1.3% | B | Midrange | 2.6 | 24.1 | 12 | +100% | |
| 1.1% | C | Aggro | 2 | 23.3 | 5 | −75% | |
| 0.9% | B | Control | 2.7 | 25.9 | 13 | −53% | |
| 0.8% | B | Combo | 3.9 | 25.6 | 6 | −20% | |
| 0.8% | C | 3.2 | 25.5 | 9 | +71% | ||
| 0.7% | C | Midrange | 2.3 | 22.5 | 2 | −84% | |
| 0.7% | B | 1.7 | 22.9 | 4 | New | ||
| 0.7% | B | Midrange | 3.7 | 24.9 | 6 | −80% | |
| 0.6% | D | Aggro | 2 | 22.8 | 0 | −47% | |
| 0.5% | D | 2.4 | 24.9 | 7 | +279% | ||
| 0.3% | D | 2.8 | 23.1 | 3 | +27% | ||
| 0.3% | — | Midrange | 2.1 | 23.5 | 2 | −94% | |
| 0.3% | — | Combo | 4.2 | 23.9 | 0 | −67% | |
| 0.3% | — | 2.1 | 23 | 2 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.3 | 23.5 | 0 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | Midrange | 2.7 | 22.4 | 1 | −91% | |
| 0.2% | — | 2.8 | 23.5 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.6 | 21.3 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | Control | 2.4 | 26.4 | 0 | −48% | |
| 0.2% | — | 1.6 | 21 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | 1.7 | 22.6 | 0 | −61% | ||
| 0.1% | — | 1.7 | 21.6 | 0 | −21% | ||
| 0.1% | — | 2.9 | 22.2 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.1% | — | 1.8 | 22 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.0% | — | Midrange | 2.9 | 24 | 0 | −98% | |
| 0.0% | — | 2.3 | 21 | 0 | −75% | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.5 | 22.5 | 1 | New | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.4 | 20 | 1 | −63% | ||
| 0.0% | — | 2.3 | 22 | 0 | New |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Izzet Prowess - 154 Top 8s, 124 League 5-0s
- 2. Selesnya Offense - 118 Top 8s, 50 League 5-0s
- 3. Lessons - 109 Top 8s, 74 League 5-0s
- 4. Izzet Elementals - 100 Top 8s, 51 League 5-0s
- 5. Landfall - 77 Top 8s, 101 League 5-0s
- 6. 4C Control - 59 Top 8s, 45 League 5-0s
- 7. Dimir Excruciator - 61 Top 8s, 45 League 5-0s
- 8. Temur Prowess - 29 Top 8s, 40 League 5-0s
- 9. Rogue - 30 Top 8s, 28 League 5-0s
- 10. Azorius Skies - 26 Top 8s, 31 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Izzet Prowess, 15.3%, was #1
- #2 Selesnya Offense, 11.9%, was #5
- #3 Lessons, 11.2%, was #6
- #4 Izzet Elementals, 10.3%, was #4
- #5 Landfall, 9.9%, was #2
- #6 4C Control, 7.3%, was #7
- #7 Dimir Excruciator, 6.6%, was #3
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Izzet Prowess | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Selesnya Offense | was #5▲ 3 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Lessons | was #6▲ 3 | #1 · 7d ago |
| 4 | Izzet Elementals | was #4— | #1 · 60d ago |
| 5 | Landfall | was #2▼ 3 | #1 · 90d ago |
| 6 | 4C Control | was #7▲ 1 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Dimir Excruciator | was #3▼ 4 | #3 · 60d 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. Izzet Prowess 15.0% Challenge meta, 59.5% MWR, 2990 matches
- 2. Selesnya Offense 12.7% Challenge meta, 55.8% MWR, 2573 matches
- 3. Lessons 11.0% Challenge meta, 58.4% MWR, 2269 matches
- 4. Izzet Elementals 10.9% Challenge meta, 57.8% MWR, 2111 matches
- 5. Landfall 8.9% Challenge meta, 60.0% MWR, 1601 matches
- 6. 4C Control 7.6% Challenge meta, 54.6% MWR, 1484 matches
- 7. Dimir Excruciator 6.7% Challenge meta, 56.7% MWR, 1315 matches
- 8. Temur Prowess 4.4% Challenge meta, 59.0% MWR, 865 matches
- 9. Rogue 4.3% Challenge meta, 50.4% MWR, 744 matches
- 10. Azorius Skies 3.1% Challenge meta, 57.0% MWR, 584 matches
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (4,378 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 Izzet Prowess at 15.3% of recent Challenge and League appearances (15.0% in Challenges alone), ahead of Selesnya Offense at 11.9%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Golgari Midrange at a 60.3% match win rate across 219 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Izzet Prowess is 15.3% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Golgari Midrange is at 60.3% across 219 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 10.3% with 100 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Standard right now?
By meta share, Izzet Prowess is the most played Standard deck right now. By win rate, Golgari Midrange is overperforming at 60.3%. 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 Spell Pierce (45.3% of decks), Flashfreeze (41.3%), and Disdainful Stroke (40.9%). 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 90 days. The most-played deck holds 15.3% of the field, and the top five account for 58.5% - 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?
4C Control is the fastest riser in the Standard metagame, up 5790% over the prior 90 days (0.1% → 7.3%). Izzet Prowess (+344%) and Mardu Discard (+61%) 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.