Vintage MTGO Metagame
| 20.4% | A | Control | 2.2 | 15.8 | 32 | +99% | |
| 15.3% | A | Control | 2.2 | 16.7 | 28 | +90% | |
| 12.6% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 16.1 | 15 | −43% | |
| 10.8% | B | Aggro | 2.6 | 16 | 13 | −18% | |
| 7.3% | B | Combo | 3.1 | 4.2 | 9 | +101% | |
| 7.0% | B | Combo | 2.7 | 17 | 8 | +113% | |
| 4.8% | B | Tempo | 2.1 | 20 | 2 | +19% | |
| 4.8% | B | Combo | 2.4 | 14.6 | 7 | −16% | |
| 4.5% | B | Combo | 2.8 | 13.1 | 4 | −43% | |
| 3.8% | B | Combo | 2.3 | 13.7 | 2 | −35% | |
| 2.7% | C | Combo | 2.8 | 12.2 | 1 | +35% | |
| 1.9% | D | Aggro | 3.3 | 8.9 | 2 | −69% | |
| 1.9% | D | Midrange | 2.2 | 19 | 3 | −56% | |
| 0.8% | D | Aggro | 2.3 | 24.6 | 1 | New | |
| 0.8% | C | Combo | 2 | 15 | 1 | New | |
| 0.6% | — | Other | 1.8 | 18.3 | 0 | −68% |
Finishes by strategy, last 30 days
- 1. Azorius Control - 32 Top 8s, 28 League 5-0s
- 2. Lurrus Control - 28 Top 8s, 19 League 5-0s
- 3. Raker Shops - 15 Top 8s, 21 League 5-0s
- 4. Mono-White Initiative - 13 Top 8s, 8 League 5-0s
- 5. Dredge - 9 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 6. Oath - 8 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 7. Sphere Shops - 2 Top 8s, 9 League 5-0s
- 8. Underworld Breach - 7 Top 8s, 3 League 5-0s
- 9. Paradoxical Outcome - 4 Top 8s, 7 League 5-0s
- 10. Tinker - 2 Top 8s, 5 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Azorius Control, 20.4%, was #1
- #2 Lurrus Control, 15.3%, was #5
- #3 Raker Shops, 12.6%, was #3
- #4 Mono-White Initiative, 10.8%, was #2
- #5 Dredge, 7.3%, was #4
- #6 Oath, 7.0%, was #6
- #7 Sphere Shops, 4.8%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Azorius Control | was #1— | #1 · now |
| 2 | Lurrus Control | was #5▲ 3 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 3 | Raker Shops | was #3— | #1 · 30d ago |
| 4 | Mono-White Initiative | was #2▼ 2 | #2 · 7d ago |
| 5 | Dredge | was #4▼ 1 | #3 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Oath | was #6— | #5 · 3d ago |
| 7 | Sphere Shops | was #7— | #5 · 60d ago |
Biggest movers
Challenge + League share, last 30 days vs prior 30
Popular vs. strong
Challenge meta share x win rate, 30 days · bubble = matches played · only outliers labeled
- 1. Azorius Control 19.9% Challenge meta, 60.3% MWR, 614 matches
- 2. Lurrus Control 15.3% Challenge meta, 58.6% MWR, 473 matches
- 3. Mono-White Initiative 11.9% Challenge meta, 56.1% MWR, 367 matches
- 4. Raker Shops 11.5% Challenge meta, 54.5% MWR, 347 matches
- 5. Dredge 8.5% Challenge meta, 53.7% MWR, 246 matches
- 6. Oath 8.2% Challenge meta, 56.3% MWR, 247 matches
- 7. Underworld Breach 5.4% Challenge meta, 57.1% MWR, 161 matches
- 8. Sphere Shops 4.2% Challenge meta, 54.8% MWR, 124 matches
- 9. Paradoxical Outcome 4.2% Challenge meta, 54.9% MWR, 122 matches
- 10. Tinker 3.8% Challenge meta, 55.3% MWR, 114 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 (628 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately. Thin Tier List ranks also pull from the last 60 days when the selected window is short on sample.
Vintage metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Vintage metagame?
The Vintage metagame is led by Azorius Control at 20.4% of recent Challenge and League appearances (19.9% in Challenges alone), ahead of Lurrus Control at 15.3%. It is also the best-performing deck in the current meta at a 60.3% match win rate across 614 matches.
What deck should I play in Vintage?
If you want the most-played deck, Azorius Control is 20.4% of the field. It also leads on match win rate at 60.3% across 614 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Sultai Midrange sits at 1.9% with 3 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Vintage right now?
By meta share, Azorius Control is the most played Vintage deck right now. It also leads on match win rate at 60.3%. See the full rankings in the tier list above.
What are the most played cards in Vintage?
The most-played cards across recent Vintage decklists are Mox Sapphire (90.8% of decks), Black Lotus (89.2%), and Mox Jet (87.4%). See the full Vintage staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Vintage metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 15 Vintage archetypes over the last 30 days. The most-played deck holds 20.4% of the field, and the top five account for 66.4%.
How is the Vintage metagame ranked?
The Vintage metagame ranks archetypes by Challenge and League appearance share over the last 30 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 Vintage meta?
Oath is the fastest riser in the Vintage metagame, up 113% over the prior 30 days (3.3% → 7.0%). Dredge (+101%) and Azorius Control (+99%) are also gaining share.
What is Vintage in MTG?
Vintage is Magic: The Gathering's most powerful eternal format: nearly the full card pool is legal, with a restricted list — cards limited to one copy — in place of bans, unlike Legacy. It's played in weekly MTGO Challenges and Leagues, which is where this metagame data comes from.