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 Buy Buy | $0.64 | 35.1% | 3.4 |
| Burst Lightning FDN Buy Buy | $0.26 | 34.4% | 3.6 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE Buy Buy | $0.33 | 33.6% | 4.0 |
| Opt FDN Buy Buy | $0.15 | 33.6% | 3.9 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA Buy Buy | $0.82 | 28.1% | 3.9 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA Buy Buy | $0.26 | 27.9% | 3.6 |
| Surrak, Elusive Hunter TDM Buy Buy | $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 Buy Buy | $1.20 | 35.8% | 3.1 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS Buy Buy | $1.09 | 29.6% | 4.0 |
| Flow State SOS Buy Buy | $1.77 | 28.3% | 3.5 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB Buy Buy | $1.08 | 28.0% | 3.5 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM Buy Buy | $4.93 | 27.9% | 4.0 |
| Sundown Pass SOS Buy Buy | $1.93 | 23.9% | 1.3 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS Buy Buy | $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 Buy Buy | $5.83 | 55.6% | 3.8 |
| Stormchaser's Talent BLB Buy Buy | $5.57 | 29.5% | 4.0 |
| Hallowed Fountain ECL Buy Buy | $8.04 | 27.5% | 3.0 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ Buy Buy | $5.71 | 27.3% | 4.0 |
| Starting Town FIN Buy Buy | $9.07 | 25.9% | 2.5 |
| Hushwood Verge DSK Buy Buy | $6.91 | 22.8% | 4.0 |
| Temple Garden ECL Buy Buy | $8.38 | 22.6% | 3.7 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.