Published: September 26, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of September 26, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Requiting Hex ECL Buy Buy | $0.60 | 25.4% | 3.0 |
| Burst Lightning FDN Buy Buy | $0.17 | 20.7% | 3.4 |
| Spell Pierce DFT Buy Buy | $0.31 | 17.6% | 1.4 |
| Escape Tunnel TMT Buy Buy | $0.24 | 16.9% | 3.4 |
| Shoot the Sheriff OTJ Buy Buy | $0.86 | 16.8% | 2.4 |
| Spell Snare ECL Buy Buy | $0.46 | 16.5% | 1.6 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fabled Passage BLB Buy Buy | $1.98 | 17.2% | 4.0 |
| Earthbender Ascension TLA Buy Buy | $2.31 | 17.1% | 4.0 |
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ Buy Buy | $4.58 | 17.0% | 3.8 |
| Mightform Harmonizer EOE Buy Buy | $3.38 | 17.0% | 3.8 |
| Sazh's Chocobo FIN Buy Buy | $1.22 | 17.0% | 4.0 |
| Inspiring Vantage OTJ Buy Buy | $2.65 | 16.0% | 3.8 |
| Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin FIN Buy Buy | $1.50 | 15.2% | 3.5 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.