Vintage MTGO Metagame
| 17.3% | A | Aggro | 1.9 | 15.1 | 71 | +45% | |
| 14.9% | A | Control | 2.2 | 15.9 | 55 | +326% | |
| 11.3% | A | Control | 2.2 | 16.4 | 50 | −33% | |
| 11.3% | A | Aggro | 2.6 | 16 | 32 | +57% | |
| 6.9% | B | Combo | 2.8 | 12.7 | 20 | −35% | |
| 5.9% | B | Combo | 3.2 | 4.2 | 15 | −37% | |
| 5.6% | A | Combo | 2.3 | 14.5 | 25 | −14% | |
| 5.1% | B | Combo | 2.6 | 17.3 | 18 | −29% | |
| 4.7% | B | Tempo | 2 | 20.3 | 15 | −46% | |
| 4.3% | B | Aggro | 3.3 | 7.4 | 14 | +477% | |
| 4.2% | B | Combo | 2.2 | 13.7 | 10 | +28% | |
| 3.4% | B | Midrange | 2.2 | 18.7 | 16 | +220% | |
| 1.9% | B | Combo | 2.8 | 12.4 | 5 | +36% | |
| 1.3% | — | Other | 1.9 | 18 | 0 | −37% | |
| 0.8% | — | Aggro | 2 | 13.6 | 2 | New | |
| 0.3% | D | Aggro | 2.2 | 24 | 1 | +17% | |
| 0.3% | C | Combo | 2 | 15 | 1 | −96% | |
| 0.2% | — | Combo | 2.3 | 0 | 1 | −56% | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 1.5 | 14 | 1 | −67% | |
| 0.1% | — | Aggro | 2.7 | 13 | 0 | — | |
| 0.1% | — | Combo | 2 | 15 | 0 | — |
Finishes by strategy, last 90 days
- 1. Raker Shops - 71 Top 8s, 74 League 5-0s
- 2. Azorius Control - 55 Top 8s, 67 League 5-0s
- 3. Lurrus Control - 50 Top 8s, 48 League 5-0s
- 4. Mono-White Initiative - 32 Top 8s, 35 League 5-0s
- 5. Paradoxical Outcome - 20 Top 8s, 37 League 5-0s
- 6. Dredge - 15 Top 8s, 17 League 5-0s
- 7. Underworld Breach - 25 Top 8s, 22 League 5-0s
- 8. Oath - 18 Top 8s, 14 League 5-0s
- 9. Sphere Shops - 15 Top 8s, 13 League 5-0s
- 10. Hollow Vine - 14 Top 8s, 10 League 5-0s
Top of the Meta movement
Now, vs 90 days ago
- #1 Raker Shops, 17.3%, was #4
- #2 Azorius Control, 14.9%, was #1
- #3 Lurrus Control, 11.3%, was #6
- #4 Mono-White Initiative, 11.3%, was #2
- #5 Paradoxical Outcome, 6.9%, was #3
- #6 Dredge, 5.9%, was #5
- #7 Underworld Breach, 5.6%, was #7
| # | Deck | Movement | Peak |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Raker Shops | was #4▲ 3 | #1 · now |
| 2 | Azorius Control | was #1▼ 1 | #1 · 3d ago |
| 3 | Lurrus Control | was #6▲ 3 | #1 · 14d ago |
| 4 | Mono-White Initiative | was #2▼ 2 | #2 · 7d ago |
| 5 | Paradoxical Outcome | was #3▼ 2 | #2 · 30d ago |
| 6 | Dredge | was #5▼ 1 | #3 · 30d ago |
| 7 | Underworld Breach | was #7— | #5 · 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. Raker Shops 17.2% Challenge meta, 56.3% MWR, 1462 matches
- 2. Azorius Control 14.4% Challenge meta, 57.6% MWR, 1216 matches
- 3. Mono-White Initiative 12.2% Challenge meta, 54.1% MWR, 1006 matches
- 4. Lurrus Control 11.2% Challenge meta, 57.1% MWR, 945 matches
- 5. Dredge 6.3% Challenge meta, 52.5% MWR, 499 matches
- 6. Paradoxical Outcome 6.1% Challenge meta, 53.4% MWR, 515 matches
- 7. Underworld Breach 5.4% Challenge meta, 60.3% MWR, 474 matches
- 8. Oath 5.4% Challenge meta, 56.4% MWR, 470 matches
- 9. Sphere Shops 5.1% Challenge meta, 54.7% MWR, 437 matches
- 10. Hollow Vine 4.9% Challenge meta, 54.3% MWR, 411 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 (1,837 total). Tier bands score Challenge match results, League trophies, and Challenge meta share separately.
Vintage metagame FAQ
What is the current MTG Vintage metagame?
The Vintage metagame is led by Raker Shops at 17.3% of recent Challenge and League appearances (17.2% in Challenges alone), ahead of Azorius Control at 14.9%. The best-performing deck in the current meta is Underworld Breach at a 60.3% match win rate across 474 matches.
What deck should I play in Vintage?
If you want the most-played deck, Raker Shops is 17.3% of the field. If you want the best win rate with a real sample, Underworld Breach is at 60.3% across 474 matches. For a lower-variance midrange option, Sultai Midrange sits at 3.4% with 16 Top 8s.
What is the best deck in Vintage right now?
By meta share, Raker Shops is the most played Vintage deck right now. By win rate, Underworld Breach is overperforming at 60.3%. See both 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 (89.3% of decks), Black Lotus (88.8%), and Mox Jet (87.8%). See the full Vintage staples list for maindeck and sideboard play rates.
How diverse is the Vintage metagame?
Decklist Data tracks 20 Vintage archetypes over the last 90 days. The most-played deck holds 17.3% of the field, and the top five account for 61.7% - no single deck dominates.
How is the Vintage metagame ranked?
The Vintage 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 Vintage meta?
Hollow Vine is the fastest riser in the Vintage metagame, up 477% over the prior 90 days (0.7% → 4.3%). Azorius Control (+326%) and Sultai Midrange (+220%) 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.