Published: July 11, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of July 11, 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 | $0.43 | 36.5% | 3.7 |
| Burst Lightning FDN | $0.41 | 33.4% | 3.5 |
| Opt FDN | $0.15 | 30.9% | 3.9 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.31 | 30.6% | 4.0 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA | $0.24 | 29.3% | 3.5 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $0.71 | 23.8% | 3.9 |
| Spell Pierce DFT | $0.28 | 23.2% | 1.5 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Up DFT | $1.36 | 36.9% | 3.3 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS | $2.40 | 33.9% | 4.0 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM | $4.73 | 32.5% | 4.0 |
| Flashback SOS | $3.63 | 27.9% | 1.5 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $1.11 | 27.0% | 3.4 |
| Flow State SOS | $1.92 | 26.5% | 3.4 |
| Sundown Pass SOS | $2.09 | 25.6% | 1.5 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $5.09 | 52.8% | 3.8 |
| Hallowed Fountain ECL | $8.07 | 30.7% | 2.8 |
| Mistrise Village TDM | $8.25 | 27.9% | 1.3 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $6.07 | 22.9% | 4.0 |
| Starting Town FIN | $9.70 | 21.5% | 2.6 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.