Published: May 2, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of May 2, 2026. Find cards that punch above their price tag across three tiers: under $1, under $5, and under $10.
Under $1 Staples
Competitively played cards available for under a dollar.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Burst Lightning FDN | $0.26 | 51.5% | 3.8 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $0.94 | 43.8% | 3.9 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.35 | 39.1% | 4.0 |
| Opt FDN | $0.10 | 39.1% | 4.0 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $0.43 | 35.6% | 3.3 |
| Bounce Off DFT | $0.22 | 26.2% | 1.7 |
| Get Out DSK | $0.32 | 21.9% | 1.9 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $4.90 | 57.5% | 3.8 |
| Stock Up DFT | $2.61 | 38.6% | 3.2 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $4.94 | 34.8% | 3.9 |
| Ba Sing Se TLA | $4.04 | 21.5% | 3.3 |
| Earthbender Ascension TLA | $2.67 | 20.6% | 4.0 |
| Sazh's Chocobo FIN | $1.65 | 20.6% | 4.0 |
| Fabled Passage BLB | $3.03 | 20.6% | 4.0 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB | $6.27 | 44.2% | 3.9 |
| Starting Town FIN | $9.38 | 21.0% | 2.9 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.