Published: July 25, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of July 25, 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 | $0.47 | 34.8% | 3.9 |
| Burst Lightning FDN Buy | $0.27 | 33.0% | 3.4 |
| Opt FDN Buy | $0.12 | 30.6% | 3.9 |
| Firebending Lesson TLA Buy | $0.17 | 30.2% | 3.5 |
| Sleight of Hand WOE Buy | $0.29 | 30.1% | 4.0 |
| Spell Pierce DFT Buy | $0.31 | 28.4% | 1.6 |
| Gran-Gran TLA Buy | $0.21 | 23.1% | 4.0 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stock Up DFT Buy | $1.29 | 36.0% | 3.2 |
| Tablet of Discovery SOS Buy | $1.78 | 34.8% | 4.0 |
| Jeskai Revelation TDM Buy | $4.75 | 32.6% | 4.0 |
| Eddymurk Crab BLB Buy | $1.38 | 28.3% | 3.4 |
| Flow State SOS Buy | $1.66 | 28.2% | 3.4 |
| Sundown Pass SOS Buy | $2.08 | 26.7% | 1.7 |
| Stormcarved Coast SOS Buy | $1.96 | 23.7% | 1.7 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ Buy | $5.14 | 54.0% | 3.7 |
| Mistrise Village TDM Buy | $8.81 | 26.6% | 1.3 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.