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 Buy Buy | $0.26 | 51.5% | 3.8 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA Buy Buy | $0.94 | 43.8% | 3.9 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE Buy Buy | $0.35 | 39.1% | 4.0 |
| Opt FDN Buy Buy | $0.10 | 39.1% | 4.0 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB Buy Buy | $0.43 | 35.6% | 3.3 |
| Bounce Off DFT Buy Buy | $0.22 | 26.2% | 1.7 |
| Get Out DSK Buy Buy | $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 Buy Buy | $4.90 | 57.5% | 3.8 |
| Stock Up DFT Buy Buy | $2.61 | 38.6% | 3.2 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ Buy Buy | $4.94 | 34.8% | 3.9 |
| Ba Sing Se TLA Buy Buy | $4.04 | 21.5% | 3.3 |
| Earthbender Ascension TLA Buy Buy | $2.67 | 20.6% | 4.0 |
| Sazh's Chocobo FIN Buy Buy | $1.65 | 20.6% | 4.0 |
| Fabled Passage BLB Buy Buy | $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 Buy Buy | $6.27 | 44.2% | 3.9 |
| Starting Town FIN Buy Buy | $9.38 | 21.0% | 2.9 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.