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Analysis of legendary creatures and planeswalkers in competitive play

94 decks analyzed

Last 7 Days

621

Total Legendary Cards

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Legendary Cards in Standard

Comprehensive analysis of legendary cards in competitive play

621

Total Legendary Cards in Standard

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Competitive Usage (Last 7 Days)

Legendaries in Competitive Play

6.4% of all Standard legendaries

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Main Deck Only Legendaries

5.2% of all Standard legendaries

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Sideboard Only Legendaries

2.6% of all Standard legendaries

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Breakdown: 32 main deck only • 16 sideboard only • 8 appear in both main & sideboard

Competitive Creatures

6.1% of 521 available

Competitive Planeswalkers

41.2% of 17 available

Competitive Artifacts

0.0% of 66 available

Competitive Enchantments

4.2% of 24 available

Competitive Lands

0.0% of 5 available

Decks Analyzed

468

Total Copies

300

Main Deck Copies

168

Sideboard Copies

Analysis Period: Last 7 Days

Legendary Cards Mana Curve Analysis

Distribution of legendary cards by converted mana cost

CMC Distribution (Main Deck)

0 cards

79 total

5 cards

79 total

51 total

7 cards

51 total

113 total

13 cards

113 total

119 total

12 cards

119 total

93 total

9 cards

93 total

1 cards

12 total

1 cards

12 total

Low Cost (1-2 CMC)

Mid Cost (3-4 CMC)

High Cost (5-6 CMC)

Very High Cost (7+ CMC)

Low Cost

1-2 CMC

Mid Cost

3-4 CMC

High Cost

5-6 CMC

Very High Cost

7+ CMC

Main Deck Legendaries

Legendary cards appearing in main decks

Legendary Creatures

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin	Legendary Creature — Human Knight	Main	11.7%	2.2	11
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower	Legendary Creature — Plant Druid	Main	9.6%	1.8	9
Gran-Gran	Legendary Creature — Human Peasant Ally	Main	8.5%	4.0	8
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian	Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit	Main	8.5%	1.1	8
Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury	Legendary Creature — Human Avatar Ally	Main	6.4%	3.8	6
Momo, Friendly Flier	Legendary Creature — Lemur Bat Ally	Main	5.3%	4.0	5
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant	Legendary Creature — Human Druid	Main	5.3%	4.0	5
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest	Legendary Creature — Bird Dragon	Main	5.3%	2.0	5
Aang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior	Legendary Creature — Human Avatar Ally	Main	5.3%	1.6	5
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island	Legendary Creature — Serpent	Main	5.3%	1.2	5
Ardyn, the Usurper	Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble	Main	4.3%	3.0	4
Katara, the Fearless	Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Ally	Main	4.3%	3.0	4
Hakoda, Selfless Commander	Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Ally	Main	4.3%	2.0	4
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power	Legendary Creature — God	Main	3.2%	2.7	3
Tyvar, the Pummeler	Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior	Main	3.2%	1.0	3
Kona, Rescue Beastie	Legendary Creature — Beast Survivor	Main	2.1%	4.0	2
Geralf, the Fleshwright	Legendary Creature — Human Warlock	Main	2.1%	2.0	2
Tersa Lightshatter	Legendary Creature — Orc Wizard	Main	2.1%	2.0	2
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel	Legendary Creature — Siren Pirate	Main	2.1%	1.5	2
Surrak, Elusive Hunter	Legendary Creature — Human Warrior	Main	2.1%	1.0	2
Appa, Steadfast Guardian	Legendary Creature — Bison Ally	Main	1.1%	4.0	1
Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius	Legendary Creature — Bear Druid	Main	1.1%	4.0	1
Shiko, Paragon of the Way	Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon	Main	1.1%	2.0	1
Zhao, the Moon Slayer	Legendary Creature — Human Soldier	Main	1.1%	2.0	1
Beza, the Bounding Spring	Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk	Main	1.1%	1.0	1
Emet-Selch, Unsundered // Hades, Sorcerer of Eld	Legendary Creature — Elder Wizard	Main	1.1%	1.0	1
Izoni, Center of the Web	Legendary Creature — Elf Detective	Main	1.1%	1.0	1
Lord Skitter, Sewer King	Legendary Creature — Rat Noble	Main	1.1%	1.0	1

Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Knight Main

Average: 2.2 copies

11.7%

Used in 11 Decks

Bristly Bill, Spine Sower

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Plant Druid Main

Average: 1.8 copies

9.6%

Used in 9 Decks

Gran-Gran

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Peasant Ally Main

Average: 4.0 copies

8.5%

Used in 8 Decks

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit Main

Average: 1.1 copies

8.5%

Used in 8 Decks

Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Avatar Ally Main

Average: 3.8 copies

6.4%

Used in 6 Decks

Momo, Friendly Flier

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Lemur Bat Ally Main

Average: 4.0 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Druid Main

Average: 4.0 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bird Dragon Main

Average: 2.0 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

Aang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Avatar Ally Main

Average: 1.6 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Serpent Main

Average: 1.2 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

Ardyn, the Usurper

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble Main

Average: 3.0 copies

4.3%

Used in 4 Decks

Katara, the Fearless

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Ally Main

Average: 3.0 copies

4.3%

Used in 4 Decks

Hakoda, Selfless Commander

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Ally Main

Average: 2.0 copies

4.3%

Used in 4 Decks

Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power

Mana:

Legendary Creature — God Main

Average: 2.7 copies

3.2%

Used in 3 Decks

Tyvar, the Pummeler

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior Main

Average: 1.0 copies

3.2%

Used in 3 Decks

Kona, Rescue Beastie

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Beast Survivor Main

Average: 4.0 copies

2.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Geralf, the Fleshwright

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock Main

Average: 2.0 copies

2.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Tersa Lightshatter

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Orc Wizard Main

Average: 2.0 copies

2.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Siren Pirate Main

Average: 1.5 copies

2.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Surrak, Elusive Hunter

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Main

Average: 1.0 copies

2.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Appa, Steadfast Guardian

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bison Ally Main

Average: 4.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Doc Aurlock, Grizzled Genius

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bear Druid Main

Average: 4.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Shiko, Paragon of the Way

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Spirit Dragon Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Zhao, the Moon Slayer

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Beza, the Bounding Spring

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Emet-Selch, Unsundered // Hades, Sorcerer of Eld

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elder Wizard Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Izoni, Center of the Web

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elf Detective Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Lord Skitter, Sewer King

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Rat Noble Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Planeswalkers

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares	Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito	Main	11.7%	3.9	11
Ral, Crackling Wit	Legendary Planeswalker — Ral	Main	7.4%	1.0	7
Elspeth, Storm Slayer	Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth	Main	1.1%	1.0	1

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito Main

Average: 3.9 copies

11.7%

Used in 11 Decks

Ral, Crackling Wit

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Ral Main

Average: 1.0 copies

7.4%

Used in 7 Decks

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Elspeth Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Enchantments

Card Name	Mana	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Tinybones Joins Up		Legendary Enchantment	Main	1.1%	1.0	1

Tinybones Joins Up

Mana:

Legendary Enchantment Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Sideboard Legendaries

Legendary Creatures

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island	Legendary Creature — Serpent	Side	23.4%	1.1	22
Surrak, Elusive Hunter	Legendary Creature — Human Warrior	Side	18.1%	1.9	17
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian	Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit	Side	9.6%	1.6	9
Beza, the Bounding Spring	Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk	Side	6.4%	2.0	6
Mai, Scornful Striker	Legendary Creature — Human Noble Ally	Side	4.3%	1.3	4
Hakoda, Selfless Commander	Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Ally	Side	4.3%	1.0	4
Glarb, Calamity's Augur	Legendary Creature — Frog Wizard Noble	Side	3.2%	2.0	3
Lyra Dawnbringer	Legendary Creature — Angel	Side	1.1%	1.0	1
Ran and Shaw	Legendary Creature — Dragon	Side	1.1%	1.0	1

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Serpent Side

Average: 1.1 copies

23.4%

Used in 22 Decks

Surrak, Elusive Hunter

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Side

Average: 1.9 copies

18.1%

Used in 17 Decks

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit Side

Average: 1.6 copies

9.6%

Used in 9 Decks

Beza, the Bounding Spring

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk Side

Average: 2.0 copies

6.4%

Used in 6 Decks

Mai, Scornful Striker

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Noble Ally Side

Average: 1.3 copies

4.3%

Used in 4 Decks

Hakoda, Selfless Commander

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Ally Side

Average: 1.0 copies

4.3%

Used in 4 Decks

Glarb, Calamity's Augur

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Frog Wizard Noble Side

Average: 2.0 copies

3.2%

Used in 3 Decks

Lyra Dawnbringer

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Angel Side

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Ran and Shaw

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Dragon Side

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Planeswalkers

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Vivien Reid	Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien	Side	25.5%	1.6	24
Chandra, Spark Hunter	Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra	Side	5.3%	3.0	5
Ral, Crackling Wit	Legendary Planeswalker — Ral	Side	5.3%	1.2	5
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares	Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito	Side	2.1%	1.5	2
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator	Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito	Side	1.1%	2.0	1
Jace Reawakened	Legendary Planeswalker — Jace	Side	1.1%	1.0	1

Vivien Reid

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien Side

Average: 1.6 copies

25.5%

Used in 24 Decks

Chandra, Spark Hunter

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra Side

Average: 3.0 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

Ral, Crackling Wit

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Ral Side

Average: 1.2 copies

5.3%

Used in 5 Decks

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito Side

Average: 1.5 copies

2.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito Side

Average: 2.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Jace Reawakened

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Jace Side

Average: 1.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Enchantments

Card Name	Mana	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Tinybones Joins Up		Legendary Enchantment	Side	1.1%	2.0	1

Tinybones Joins Up

Mana:

Legendary Enchantment Side

Average: 2.0 copies

1.1%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Cards Analysis by Standard Set

Complete breakdown of legendary cards by set and rarity

Set Name	Code	Release	Total	Competitive	Usage %	Mythic	Rare	Uncommon	Common
Marvel Super Heroes	MSH	Jun 2026	10	0	0.0%	4	5	1	0
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	TMT	Mar 2026	6	0	0.0%	2	3	1	0
Lorwyn Eclipsed	ECL	Jan 2026	5	0	0.0%	1	4	0	0
Avatar: The Last Airbender	TLA	Nov 2025	76	12	15.8%	13	27	36	0
Marvel's Spider-Man	SPM	Sep 2025	80	0	0.0%	11	29	30	10
Edge of Eternities	EOE	Aug 2025	23	0	0.0%	8	9	6	0
Final Fantasy	FIN	Jun 2025	116	3	2.6%	16	55	44	1
Tarkir: Dragonstorm	TDM	Apr 2025	21	5	23.8%	12	11	0	0
Aetherdrift	DFT	Feb 2025	33	1	3.0%	11	16	6	0
Foundations	FDN	Nov 2024	47	3	6.4%	13	27	7	0
Duskmourn: House of Horror	DSK	Sep 2024	24	3	12.5%	7	14	3	0
Bloomburrow	BLB	Aug 2024	27	4	14.8%	14	13	0	0
Outlaws of Thunder Junction	OTJ	Apr 2024	51	5	9.8%	13	28	10	0
The Big Score	BIG	Apr 2024	2	0	0.0%	2	0	0	0
Murders at Karlov Manor	MKM	Feb 2024	27	1	3.7%	14	13	0	0
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan	LCI	Nov 2023	44	2	4.5%	18	17	9	0
Wilds of Eldraine	WOE	Sep 2023	30	1	3.3%	10	8	12	0