Published: May 30, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of May 30, 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 | $0.23 | 44.1% | 3.8 |
| Opt FDN Buy Buy | $0.11 | 39.9% | 4.0 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE Buy Buy | $0.36 | 39.6% | 4.0 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB Buy Buy | $0.94 | 30.5% | 3.7 |
| Spell Pierce DFT Buy Buy | $0.28 | 28.8% | 1.3 |
| Impractical Joke SOS Buy Buy | $0.27 | 24.9% | 1.2 |
| Get Out DSK Buy Buy | $0.36 | 24.9% | 1.7 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boomerang Basics TLA Buy Buy | $1.02 | 39.6% | 3.8 |
| Flow State SOS Buy Buy | $3.72 | 34.9% | 3.6 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ Buy Buy | $4.94 | 30.1% | 4.0 |
| Stock Up DFT Buy Buy | $2.61 | 28.1% | 2.4 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS Buy Buy | $2.58 | 27.8% | 1.4 |
| Ba Sing Se TLA Buy Buy | $4.85 | 22.2% | 3.0 |
| Fabled Passage BLB Buy Buy | $2.59 | 20.4% | 4.0 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ Buy Buy | $5.47 | 53.1% | 3.9 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB Buy Buy | $7.88 | 36.7% | 4.0 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.