Published: June 20, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of June 20, 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 | 41.4% | 3.6 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.35 | 40.1% | 4.0 |
| Opt FDN | $0.12 | 40.0% | 3.9 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $0.83 | 37.7% | 3.9 |
| Great Hall of the Biblioplex SOS | $0.52 | 30.0% | 3.1 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA | $0.23 | 23.3% | 3.5 |
| Vibrant Outburst SOS | $0.26 | 22.1% | 1.4 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flow State SOS | $2.29 | 35.7% | 3.5 |
| Stock Up DFT | $1.46 | 31.2% | 2.9 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $1.08 | 30.3% | 3.5 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS | $1.94 | 26.8% | 1.8 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS | $1.03 | 22.6% | 4.0 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM | $3.81 | 20.9% | 4.0 |
| Keen-Eyed Curator BLB | $1.32 | 20.4% | 1.9 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $5.62 | 60.0% | 3.9 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB | $6.02 | 38.4% | 4.0 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $5.51 | 35.0% | 4.0 |
| Hallowed Fountain ECL | $7.47 | 22.5% | 3.0 |
| Starting Town FIN | $9.03 | 21.2% | 2.6 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.