Published: May 16, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of May 16, 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 | $0.21 | 43.3% | 3.8 |
| Opt FDN | $0.11 | 37.8% | 4.0 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.37 | 37.4% | 4.0 |
| Spell Pierce DFT | $0.29 | 27.8% | 1.4 |
| Get Out DSK | $0.32 | 27.7% | 1.7 |
| Prismari Charm SOS | $0.36 | 22.4% | 2.0 |
| Escape Tunnel MKM | $0.26 | 21.9% | 3.5 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $1.20 | 38.8% | 3.8 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $1.09 | 34.1% | 3.7 |
| Stock Up DFT | $3.15 | 30.8% | 2.3 |
| Flow State SOS | $4.97 | 30.4% | 3.7 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $4.79 | 26.1% | 4.0 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS | $2.24 | 23.2% | 1.4 |
| Fabled Passage BLB | $2.14 | 22.2% | 4.0 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $5.03 | 51.2% | 3.9 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB | $7.29 | 35.4% | 4.0 |
| Ba Sing Se TLA | $5.15 | 23.8% | 3.0 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.