Published: July 18, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of July 18, 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 | $0.67 | 38.0% | 3.8 |
| Burst Lightning FDN | $0.30 | 32.7% | 3.4 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA | $0.26 | 29.7% | 3.5 |
| Opt FDN | $0.15 | 29.5% | 3.9 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE | $0.31 | 29.2% | 4.0 |
| Spell Pierce DFT | $0.31 | 26.7% | 1.5 |
| Boomerang Basics TLA | $0.67 | 21.7% | 3.9 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Up DFT | $1.31 | 38.4% | 3.3 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS | $2.09 | 36.8% | 4.0 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM | $4.56 | 35.2% | 4.0 |
| Flashback SOS | $3.87 | 28.5% | 1.5 |
| Sundown Pass SOS | $1.51 | 27.1% | 1.6 |
| Flow State SOS | $1.60 | 27.1% | 3.4 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB | $1.51 | 26.7% | 3.4 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ | $5.40 | 51.4% | 3.7 |
| Mistrise Village TDM | $7.86 | 30.6% | 1.3 |
| Slickshot Show-Off OTJ | $6.28 | 20.7% | 4.0 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.