Most Common Cards in Standard

Most Common Cards in Standard

Last 30 Days
622 decks analyzed
Metagame trends

This page shows the most frequently played cards in Standard format over the last 30 days. Data is compiled from competitive and casual decks in our database, giving you insight into the current metagame trends.

Most Common Main Deck Cards

# Card Rarity % of Decks Avg. Copies Market Price
1 Multiversal Passage Rare 56.9% 3.3
$11.63
2 Llanowar Elves Common 32.6% 4.0
$0.23
3 Riverpyre Verge Rare 32.6% 3.8
$19.18
4 Badgermole Cub Mythic 27.5% 3.9
$49.06
5 Spirebluff Canal Rare 26.8% 3.8
$2.68
6 Boomerang Basics Uncommon 26.0% 3.9
$0.83
7 Stormchaser's Talent Rare 25.5% 4.0
$12.93
8 Quantum Riddler Mythic 22.9% 3.5
$40.04
9 Fabled Passage Mythic 21.2% 3.8
$5.66
10 Breeding Pool Rare 21.1% 3.8
$8.52
11 Ba Sing Se Rare 19.9% 2.2
$4.73
12 Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin Rare 19.7% 3.9
$0.65
13 Icetill Explorer Rare 18.9% 3.9
$18.10
14 Bitter Triumph Uncommon 18.2% 2.6
$0.84
15 Watery Grave Rare 17.7% 3.7
$8.14
16 Soulstone Sanctuary Rare 17.3% 2.2
$2.48
17 Escape Tunnel Common 17.0% 3.5
$0.22
18 Earthbender Ascension Rare 16.8% 3.5
$3.93
19 Willowrush Verge Rare 16.8% 2.9
$7.30
20 Mightform Harmonizer Rare 16.5% 3.9
$1.60
21 Starting Town Rare 15.6% 2.7
$7.69
22 Lumbering Worldwagon Rare 15.3% 3.4
$0.38
23 Sazh's Chocobo Uncommon 15.1% 3.8
$0.87
24 Stock Up Uncommon 14.9% 3.0
$8.45
25 Agna Qel'a Rare 14.8% 1.0
$0.79
26 Torch the Tower Common 14.8% 3.9
$0.83
27 Abrade Common 14.1% 1.5
$0.13
28 Get Lost Rare 14.1% 3.0
$3.48
29 Floodfarm Verge Rare 13.8% 3.9
$8.85
30 Wastewood Verge Rare 13.4% 3.2
$6.00

Main Deck Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
4
13.3%
uncommon
4
13.3%
rare
19
63.3%
mythic
3
10.0%

Card Type Breakdown

14
Land
46.7%
6
Creature
20.0%
4
Instant
13.3%
3
Sorcery
10.0%
2
Enchantment
6.7%
1
Artifact
3.3%

Main Deck Trend Analysis

The cards above represent the foundation of the current Standard metagame. These cards appear most frequently in competitive decks, highlighting their versatility and power level in the format. Cards with high appearance rates are typically format staples that fit into multiple archetypes.

Most Common Sideboard Cards

# Card Rarity % of Decks Avg. Copies Market Price
1 Soul-Guide Lantern Uncommon 67.1% 2.3
$0.21
2 Annul Uncommon 43.3% 2.1
$0.18
3 Negate Common 31.9% 1.4
$0.23
4 Ghost Vacuum Rare 25.5% 1.2
$2.08
5 Spell Pierce Uncommon 21.7% 1.5
$0.19
6 Duress Common 18.3% 2.4
$0.14
7 The Unagi of Kyoshi Island Rare 17.3% 1.1
$1.66
8 Pyroclasm Uncommon 17.0% 1.4
$0.16
9 Abrade Common 16.3% 1.2
$0.13
10 Vivien Reid Mythic 14.6% 1.3
$0.41
11 Iroh's Demonstration Uncommon 14.4% 1.7
$0.19
12 Seam Rip Uncommon 14.3% 2.5
$0.36
13 Quantum Riddler Mythic 14.1% 1.7
$40.04
14 Fire Magic Uncommon 13.9% 1.6
$0.62
15 Disdainful Stroke Uncommon 13.6% 1.1
$0.07
16 Sheltered by Ghosts Uncommon 12.9% 2.3
$3.60
17 Scrapshooter Rare 12.7% 2.5
$0.69
18 Rest in Peace Mythic 12.1% 2.6
$0.65
19 Day of Black Sun Rare 11.7% 2.1
$1.34
20 Ral, Crackling Wit Mythic 11.7% 1.2
$12.38
21 Tishana's Tidebinder Rare 11.4% 1.8
$3.62
22 Keen-Eyed Curator Rare 10.7% 1.8
$1.55
23 Intimidation Tactics Uncommon 10.4% 2.3
$0.26
24 Strategic Betrayal Uncommon 9.9% 2.0
$0.48
25 Broadside Barrage Uncommon 9.9% 1.0
$0.21
26 Felidar Retreat Rare 9.7% 2.0
$1.93
27 Origin of Metalbending Common 9.0% 2.2
$0.18
28 Voice of Victory Rare 8.8% 2.8
$14.92
29 Essence Scatter Common 8.5% 1.1
$0.08
30 Stab Common 8.5% 1.9
$0.11

Sideboard Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
6
20.0%
uncommon
12
40.0%
rare
8
26.7%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

10
Instant
33.3%
6
Sorcery
20.0%
6
Creature
20.0%
4
Enchantment
13.3%
2
Artifact
6.7%
2
Planeswalker
6.7%

Sideboard Card Analysis

Sideboard cards reflect the current metagame threats players are preparing for. High-frequency sideboard cards often indicate targeted answers to popular strategies or versatile solutions that work against multiple archetypes. Watch for trending sideboard cards to understand how the metagame is evolving.

Rarity Distribution Insights

The rarity breakdown of popular cards can indicate format affordability and deck construction patterns. A high concentration of mythic and rare cards often signals a premium-focused metagame, while more commons and uncommons suggests a more budget-friendly environment. Track these distributions over time to identify shifts in the Standard economy.

Data updated daily and represents cards from decks added to the database in the last 30 days. Price trends compare current prices to prices from 7 days ago.

Last updated: January 8, 2026 5:02 AM

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