Izzet Prowess continues to dominate the Standard meta with its aggressive tempo strategy. The deck combines efficient threats like Monastery Swiftspear with powerful equipment in Cori-Steel Cutter, creating explosive starts that are difficult to contain. Stormchaser's Talent provides card selection and late-game reach, making this deck both consistent and powerful.

Mono-Black Midrange serves as the format's premier control-midrange strategy. Sheoldred, the Apocalypse provides a powerful late-game threat that punishes card draw, while Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber creates consistent value throughout the game. The deck's high win rate reflects its ability to adapt to different matchups through efficient removal and powerful threats.

Jeskai Oculus boasts the highest win rate among tier 1 decks thanks to its versatile game plan. Abhorrent Oculus provides massive card advantage, while Fear of Missing Out and Steamcore Scholar offer flexible answers and threats. The deck can switch between aggressive and controlling roles depending on the matchup, making it incredibly difficult to prepare against.

Domain Overlords represents the premier control strategy in the current meta. With access to Overlord of the Hauntwoods and Overlord of the Mistmoors, the deck can deploy massive threats while maintaining control of the game. Leyline Binding and Up the Beanstalk provide efficient answers and card advantage, respectively.