Standard MTGO Metagame
Snapshot · Last 14 days
Landfall is at 19.6%, Izzet Elementals is increasing to 17.7%, Dimir Midrange at 10.1%.
| 19.6% | A | Aggro | 2.8 | 26 | 25 | −25% | |
| 17.7% | A | Midrange | 3.2 | 20.1 | 23 | +137% | |
| 10.1% | A | Midrange | 2.1 | 23.3 | 15 | −19% | |
| 7.5% | B | 2.1 | 22.8 | 5 | +232% | ||
| 6.9% | B | Control | 3.5 | 26.2 | 7 | +82% | |
| 6.0% | — | Other | 2 | 21.9 | 11 | +189% | |
| 4.9% | B | Aggro | 2 | 22.4 | 4 | +184% | |
| 3.5% | B | Midrange | 3.5 | 26 | 5 | −31% | |
| 2.9% | D | 2.1 | 21.9 | 0 | −51% | ||
| 2.6% | C | 3.7 | 25 | 3 | +5% | ||
| 2.0% | D | 2.5 | 23.7 | 0 | −17% | ||
| 1.8% | D | Midrange | 2.6 | 20.9 | 1 | −45% | |
| 1.8% | D | 1.6 | 23 | 1 | +50% | ||
| 1.6% | B | Midrange | 1.9 | 22.3 | 2 | −77% | |
| 1.5% | B | 2.9 | 24 | 1 | +5% | ||
| 1.3% | B | Midrange | 2.9 | 24 | 2 | −33% | |
| 1.3% | — | Aggro | 2 | 22.1 | 1 | +47% | |
| 0.9% | D | Control | 2.3 | 26.2 | 2 | — | |
| 0.9% | — | Tempo | 2.8 | 22.6 | 0 | −42% | |
| 0.7% | — | Combo | 4 | 26.3 | 1 | — | |
| 0.7% | — | Aggro | 1.6 | 18.5 | 0 | −65% | |
| 0.5% | — | 2.1 | 23 | 1 | −37% | ||
| 0.5% | — | 2.5 | 24 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.5% | — | Midrange | 3.6 | 25 | 0 | — | |
| 0.5% | — | Combo | 3.9 | 23.7 | 0 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | Control | 3 | 26.5 | 0 | — | |
| 0.4% | — | 1.8 | 20 | 1 | — | ||
| 0.2% | — | 2.4 | 24 | 0 | New | ||
| 0.2% | — | Aggro | 1.8 | 22 | 0 | −90% |
Finishes by strategy, last 14 days
- 1. Landfall - 25 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 2. Izzet Elementals - 23 Top 8s, 11 League 5-0s
- 3. Dimir Midrange - 15 Top 8s, 8 League 5-0s
- 4. Boros Dwarves - 5 Top 8s, 12 League 5-0s
- 5. 4C Control - 7 Top 8s, 8 League 5-0s
- 6. Rogue - 11 Top 8s, 6 League 5-0s
- 7. Boros Aggro - 4 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
- 8. Dimir Excruciator - 5 Top 8s, 4 League 5-0s
- 9. Lifegain, 10 League 5-0s
- 10. Sultai Control - 3 Top 8s, 1 League 5-0
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Landfall, 19.6%, was #3
- #2 Izzet Elementals, 17.7%, was #1
- #3 Dimir Midrange, 10.1%, was #7
- #4 Boros Dwarves, 7.5%, was #6
- #5 4C Control, 6.9%, was #2
- #6 Rogue, 6.0%, was #4
- #7 Boros Aggro, 4.9%, was #5
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Landfall | was #3▲ 2 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Izzet Elementals | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Dimir Midrange | was #7▲ 4 | #2 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Boros Dwarves | was #6▲ 2 | #4 · now |
| 5 | 4C Control | was #2▼ 3 | #1 · 60d ago |
| 6 | Rogue | was #4▼ 2 | #3 · 3d ago |
| 7 | Boros Aggro | was #5▼ 2 | #4 · 60d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 14 days vs prior 14
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 14 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Landfall 20.3% Challenge meta, 58.7% MWR, 543 matches
- 2. Izzet Elementals 19.8% Challenge meta, 59.5% MWR, 533 matches
- 3. Dimir Midrange 10.8% Challenge meta, 59.6% MWR, 292 matches
- 4. 4C Control 6.9% Challenge meta, 55.3% MWR, 170 matches
- 5. Boros Dwarves 6.7% Challenge meta, 56.0% MWR, 175 matches
- 6. Rogue 6.2% Challenge meta, 65.1% MWR, 175 matches
- 7. Boros Aggro 3.9% Challenge meta, 55.4% MWR, 101 matches
- 8. Dimir Excruciator 3.5% Challenge meta, 59.8% MWR, 92 matches
- 9. Sultai Control 3.0% Challenge meta, 54.9% MWR, 71 matches
- 10. Bant Aang 1.8% Challenge meta, 64.0% MWR, 50 matches
No deck clears all S gates in this window.
Meta share is each archetype's share of all Challenge and League appearances in the selected window (547 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 30 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 19.6% of recent Challenge and League appearances (20.3% in Challenges alone), with Izzet Elementals close behind at 17.7%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Dimir Midrange at a 59.6% match win rate across 292 matches.
What deck should I play in Standard?
If you want the most-played deck, Landfall is 19.6% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Dimir Midrange is at 59.6% across 292 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Izzet Elementals sits at 17.7% with 23 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, Dimir Midrange is overperforming at 59.6%. 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 (41.7% of decks), Strategic Betrayal (34.7%), and Duress (30.9%). See the full Standard staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Standard metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 28 Standard archetypes over the last 14 days. The most-played deck holds 19.6% of the field, and the top five account for 61.8% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Standard metagame ranked?
The Standard metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 14 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?
Boros Dwarves is the fastest riser in the Standard metagame, up 232% over the prior 14 days (2.3% → 7.5%). Boros Aggro (+184%) and Izzet Elementals (+137%) 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.