Most Common Cards in Standard

Most Common Cards in Standard

Last 30 Days
507 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 Soulstone Sanctuary Rare 63.8% 2.1
$6.70 ↓
2 Riverpyre Verge Rare 47.9% 3.9
$12.15 ↓
3 Spirebluff Canal Rare 42.9% 3.5
$2.19 ↓
4 Starting Town Rare 42.9% 2.4
$16.00 ↓
5 Abrade Uncommon 37.9% 1.7
$0.15 ↓
6 Into the Flood Maw Uncommon 34.8% 3.2
$5.27 ↓
7 Winternight Stories Rare 34.6% 3.8
$1.09 ↓
8 Quantum Riddler Mythic 33.5% 2.7
$33.93 ↓
9 Proft's Eidetic Memory Rare 32.3% 3.9
$4.34 ↓
10 Steamcore Scholar Rare 30.8% 3.0
$0.29 ↓
11 Fear of Missing Out Rare 30.4% 4.0
$4.32 ↓
12 Torch the Tower Common 30.4% 2.6
$0.44 ↓
13 Agatha's Soul Cauldron Mythic 29.8% 3.7
$30.04 ↓
14 Vivi Ornitier Mythic 29.8% 3.8
$26.88 ↓
15 Marauding Mako Uncommon 29.4% 3.7
$0.97 ↓
16 Thundering Falls Rare 28.3% 1.7
$14.70 ↓
17 Hired Claw Rare 24.2% 4.0
$2.10 ↓
18 Burst Lightning Common 24.0% 4.0
$0.16 ↓
19 Screaming Nemesis Mythic 23.5% 4.0
$23.30 ↓
20 Nova Hellkite Rare 22.9% 3.7
$2.53 ↓
21 Burnout Bashtronaut Rare 22.7% 4.0
$0.61 ↑
22 Razorkin Needlehead Rare 22.5% 4.0
$9.61 ↓
23 Lightning Strike Common 21.5% 3.4
$0.08 ↓
24 Rockface Village Uncommon 20.6% 2.8
$0.41 ↓
25 Watery Grave Rare 20.4% 3.6
$7.81 ↑
26 Emberheart Challenger Rare 18.8% 3.3
$2.21 ↓
27 Gloomlake Verge Rare 18.3% 3.7
$11.48 ↓
28 Tragic Trajectory Uncommon 17.3% 2.1
$0.24 ↓
29 Bitter Triumph Uncommon 15.6% 2.0
$2.00 ↓
30 Restless Reef Rare 15.4% 2.5
$0.99 ↓

Main Deck Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
3
10.0%
uncommon
6
20.0%
rare
17
56.7%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

10
Creature
33.3%
9
Land
30.0%
6
Instant
20.0%
2
Sorcery
6.7%
1
Enchantment
3.3%
1
Enchantment Creature
3.3%
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 Obliterating Bolt Uncommon 52.5% 2.4
$0.27 ↓
2 Annul Uncommon 47.9% 2.0
$0.12 ↓
3 Fire Magic Uncommon 40.0% 1.7
$1.87 ↓
4 Abrade Uncommon 37.7% 1.8
$0.15 ↓
5 Spell Pierce Uncommon 34.0% 1.8
$0.20 ↓
6 Disdainful Stroke Uncommon 33.1% 1.5
$0.06 ↓
7 Torch the Tower Common 25.6% 1.6
$0.44 ↓
8 Unable to Scream Common 24.0% 2.3
$0.18 ↓
9 Quantum Riddler Mythic 24.0% 1.4
$33.93 ↓
10 Negate Common 24.0% 1.2
$0.15 ↓
11 Tishana's Tidebinder Rare 23.1% 1.6
$2.97 ↓
12 Sunspine Lynx Rare 22.1% 2.8
$2.48 ↓
13 Duress Common 17.9% 2.3
$0.13 ↓
14 Essence Scatter Common 17.7% 1.1
$0.06 ↓
15 Magebane Lizard Uncommon 17.1% 2.9
$0.64 ↓
16 Broadside Barrage Uncommon 16.3% 1.1
$0.18 ↓
17 Strategic Betrayal Uncommon 15.0% 1.9
$0.44 ↓
18 Rest in Peace Mythic 14.2% 2.0
$0.55 ↓
19 Faebloom Trick Uncommon 12.3% 1.8
$0.18 ↓
20 Qarsi Revenant Rare 11.9% 2.0
$1.03 ↑
21 Chandra, Spark Hunter Mythic 10.8% 1.7
$7.37 ↓
22 Vengeful Possession Uncommon 10.8% 1.7
$0.17 ↓
23 Beza, the Bounding Spring Mythic 10.2% 1.7
$8.87 ↓
24 Ral, Crackling Wit Mythic 10.0% 1.1
$9.56 ↓
25 Heritage Reclamation Common 10.0% 2.6
$0.18 ↓
26 Flashfreeze Uncommon 9.6% 1.2
$0.15 ↑
27 Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch // Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch Rare 9.2% 1.0
$3.65 ↓
28 Voice of Victory Rare 9.0% 2.4
$12.91 ↓
29 Ghost Vacuum Rare 8.1% 1.3
$3.26 ↓
30 Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Mythic 7.9% 1.0
$18.64 ↓

Sideboard Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
6
20.0%
uncommon
12
40.0%
rare
6
20.0%
mythic
6
20.0%

Card Type Breakdown

12
Instant
40.0%
8
Creature
26.7%
4
Sorcery
13.3%
3
Planeswalker
10.0%
2
Enchantment
6.7%
1
Artifact
3.3%

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: October 7, 2025 5:01 AM

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