Sleeper Alerts
Weekly MTG Top 7 Sleeper Alerts - October 1, 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: October 1, 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.
Vraska, the Cutting Glare
Rarity: rare
Set: FRA
Cost:
Previous Period
0 decks
Recent Period
3 decks
Play Rate Increase
+999%
7 Days Ago
$6.90
Current
$0.63
Price Change
-90.9%
The Misty Mountains Cold
Rarity: rare
Set: HOB
Cost:
Previous Period
0 decks
Recent Period
8 decks
Play Rate Increase
+999%
7 Days Ago
$0.33
Current
$0.36
Price Change
+9.1%
Emeritus of Abundance // Regrowth
Rarity: mythic
Set: SOS
Cost:
Previous Period
1 decks
Recent Period
3 decks
Play Rate Increase
+200%
7 Days Ago
$2.30
Current
$2.40
Price Change
+4.3%
Leatherhead, Swamp Stalker
Rarity: rare
Set: TMT
Cost:
Previous Period
3 decks
Recent Period
5 decks
Play Rate Increase
+66.7%
7 Days Ago
$1.28
Current
$1.12
Price Change
-12.5%
Lake-town Lookout
Rarity: common
Set: HOB
Cost:
Previous Period
2 decks
Recent Period
3 decks
Play Rate Increase
+50%
7 Days Ago
$0.13
Current
$0.09
Price Change
-30.8%
Azog, Moria's Ruin
Rarity: rare
Set: HOB
Cost:
Previous Period
4 decks
Recent Period
6 decks
Play Rate Increase
+50%
7 Days Ago
$0.31
Current
$0.32
Price Change
+3.2%
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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.