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 | $0.23 | 44.1% | 3.8 |
| Opt FDN | $0.11 | 39.9% | 4.0 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.36 | 39.6% | 4.0 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $0.94 | 30.5% | 3.7 |
| Spell Pierce DFT | $0.28 | 28.8% | 1.3 |
| Impractical Joke SOS | $0.27 | 24.9% | 1.2 |
| Get Out DSK | $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 | $1.02 | 39.6% | 3.8 |
| Flow State SOS | $3.72 | 34.9% | 3.6 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $4.94 | 30.1% | 4.0 |
| Stock Up DFT | $2.61 | 28.1% | 2.4 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS | $2.58 | 27.8% | 1.4 |
| Ba Sing Se TLA | $4.85 | 22.2% | 3.0 |
| Fabled Passage BLB | $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 | $5.47 | 53.1% | 3.9 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB | $7.88 | 36.7% | 4.0 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.