Published: May 9, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of May 9, 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 | 43.1% | 3.8 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $0.92 | 38.2% | 3.8 |
| Opt FDN | $0.12 | 36.4% | 4.0 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.36 | 35.9% | 4.0 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $0.63 | 33.3% | 3.6 |
| Get Out DSK | $0.34 | 25.8% | 1.8 |
| Spell Pierce DFT | $0.34 | 25.5% | 1.4 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Up DFT | $3.48 | 28.7% | 2.5 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $4.76 | 25.2% | 4.0 |
| Fabled Passage BLB | $2.51 | 23.3% | 4.0 |
| Earthbender Ascension TLA | $3.14 | 22.9% | 4.0 |
| Sazh's Chocobo FIN | $1.15 | 22.7% | 4.0 |
| Mightform Harmonizer EOE | $2.68 | 22.7% | 3.9 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS | $1.60 | 18.3% | 1.4 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $5.15 | 50.5% | 3.9 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB | $7.51 | 35.1% | 4.0 |
| Flow State SOS | $5.10 | 27.5% | 3.7 |
| Ba Sing Se TLA | $5.21 | 24.7% | 3.0 |
| Starting Town FIN | $9.07 | 16.0% | 3.1 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.