Published: October 24, 2026
The best competitively played cards at every budget level in Standard format as of October 24, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spell Snare ECL Buy Buy | $0.38 | 27.8% | 1.5 |
| Requiting Hex ECL Buy Buy | $0.62 | 27.4% | 2.9 |
| Burst Lightning FDN Buy Buy | $0.19 | 22.5% | 3.7 |
| Bitter Triumph LCI Buy Buy | $0.38 | 20.9% | 2.3 |
| Strategic Betrayal TDM Buy Buy | $0.75 | 15.8% | 1.2 |
| Shoot the Sheriff OTJ Buy Buy | $0.82 | 14.2% | 1.9 |
| Seam Rip EOE Buy Buy | $0.96 | 14.2% | 2.4 |
Under $5 Playables
Solid tournament picks that won't break the bank.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Restless Reef LCI Buy Buy | $1.85 | 16.6% | 2.3 |
| Spirebluff Canal OTJ Buy Buy | $4.66 | 15.1% | 3.9 |
| Consult the Star Charts EOE Buy Buy | $3.30 | 13.5% | 3.4 |
| Shipwreck Marsh FRA Buy Buy | $1.76 | 13.4% | 2.6 |
| Shattered Sanctum SOS Buy Buy | $2.02 | 12.9% | 1.9 |
| Stock Up DFT Buy Buy | $1.36 | 12.6% | 2.9 |
Under $10 Value Picks
Higher-impact singles at a reasonable price point.
| Card | Price | % of Decks | Avg Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| Erode SOS Buy Buy | $8.60 | 28.0% | 2.3 |
| Gloomlake Verge DSK Buy Buy | $9.90 | 19.9% | 3.7 |
| Floodfarm Verge DSK Buy Buy | $9.49 | 16.1% | 3.9 |
Prices from TCGPlayer market data. Play rates based on Standard tournament deck data. Updated weekly every Tuesday.