Published: June 27, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of June 27, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Hall of the Biblioplex SOS | $0.64 | 35.1% | 3.4 |
| Burst Lightning FDN | $0.26 | 34.4% | 3.6 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.33 | 33.6% | 4.0 |
| Opt FDN | $0.15 | 33.6% | 3.9 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $0.82 | 28.1% | 3.9 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA | $0.26 | 27.9% | 3.6 |
| Surrak, Elusive Hunter TDM | $0.40 | 24.7% | 3.1 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Up DFT | $1.20 | 35.8% | 3.1 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS | $1.09 | 29.6% | 4.0 |
| Flow State SOS | $1.77 | 28.3% | 3.5 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $1.08 | 28.0% | 3.5 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM | $4.93 | 27.9% | 4.0 |
| Sundown Pass SOS | $1.93 | 23.9% | 1.3 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS | $1.54 | 23.6% | 1.8 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $5.83 | 55.6% | 3.8 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB | $5.57 | 29.5% | 4.0 |
| Hallowed Fountain ECL | $8.04 | 27.5% | 3.0 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $5.71 | 27.3% | 4.0 |
| Starting Town FIN | $9.07 | 25.9% | 2.5 |
| Hushwood Verge DSK | $6.91 | 22.8% | 4.0 |
| Temple Garden ECL | $8.38 | 22.6% | 3.7 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.