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 Buy Buy | $0.23 | 41.4% | 3.6 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE Buy Buy | $0.35 | 40.1% | 4.0 |
| Opt FDN Buy Buy | $0.12 | 40.0% | 3.9 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA Buy Buy | $0.83 | 37.7% | 3.9 |
| Great Hall of the Biblioplex SOS Buy Buy | $0.52 | 30.0% | 3.1 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA Buy Buy | $0.23 | 23.3% | 3.5 |
| Vibrant Outburst SOS Buy Buy | $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 Buy Buy | $2.29 | 35.7% | 3.5 |
| Stock Up DFT Buy Buy | $1.46 | 31.2% | 2.9 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB Buy Buy | $1.08 | 30.3% | 3.5 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS Buy Buy | $1.94 | 26.8% | 1.8 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS Buy Buy | $1.03 | 22.6% | 4.0 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM Buy Buy | $3.81 | 20.9% | 4.0 |
| Keen-Eyed Curator BLB Buy Buy | $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 Buy Buy | $5.62 | 60.0% | 3.9 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB Buy Buy | $6.02 | 38.4% | 4.0 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ Buy Buy | $5.51 | 35.0% | 4.0 |
| Hallowed Fountain ECL Buy Buy | $7.47 | 22.5% | 3.0 |
| Starting Town FIN Buy Buy | $9.03 | 21.2% | 2.6 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.