Sleeper Alerts
Weekly MTG Top 7 Sleeper Alerts - September 24, 2026
Discover Magic: The Gathering cards with spiking tournament play rates but stagnant prices. These "sleeper" cards represent potential investment opportunities before prices catch up to meta trends.
Published: September 24, 2026
What are Sleeper Alerts?
Sleeper Alerts identify cards that are seeing increased play in high-level tournaments but haven't yet seen corresponding price increases. These cards may represent good investment opportunities as prices often lag behind meta trends. Cards are ranked by their increase in tournament play rate, with price stability being a key factor.
Vinereap Mentor
Rarity: uncommon
Set: BLB
Cost:
Previous Period
3 decks
Recent Period
19 decks
Play Rate Increase
+533.3%
7 Days Ago
$0.30
Current
$0.32
Price Change
+6.7%
Super Shredder
Rarity: mythic
Set: TMT
Cost:
Previous Period
2 decks
Recent Period
9 decks
Play Rate Increase
+350%
7 Days Ago
$17.67
Current
$17.08
Price Change
-3.3%
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
Rarity: rare
Set: TDM
Previous Period
16 decks
Recent Period
28 decks
Play Rate Increase
+75%
7 Days Ago
$3.51
Current
$3.05
Price Change
-13.1%
Temple of Enlightenment
Rarity: rare
Set: FDN
Previous Period
4 decks
Recent Period
7 decks
Play Rate Increase
+75%
7 Days Ago
$0.12
Current
$0.13
Price Change
+8.3%
Restless Anchorage
Rarity: rare
Set: LCI
Previous Period
10 decks
Recent Period
17 decks
Play Rate Increase
+70%
7 Days Ago
$1.30
Current
$1.07
Price Change
-17.7%
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
Rarity: rare
Set: TDM
Cost:
Previous Period
17 decks
Recent Period
28 decks
Play Rate Increase
+64.7%
7 Days Ago
$0.42
Current
$0.45
Price Change
+7.1%
Magmatic Hellkite
Rarity: rare
Set: TDM
Cost:
Previous Period
17 decks
Recent Period
28 decks
Play Rate Increase
+64.7%
7 Days Ago
$0.56
Current
$0.57
Price Change
+1.8%
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View All Sleeper AlertsData updated daily and represents cards from Standard format tournaments. Play rate trends compare recent tournament data to historical periods. For the most current sleeper alerts and trends, visit /sleeper_alerts.