Current Standard Metagame Overview
This analysis represents the Standard format from May 13, 2025 to May 27, 2025, based on data from 249 decks during this 14-day time period. Use this snapshot to understand the metagame trends during this historical period.
The Standard format continues to evolve with both established archetypes and emerging strategies finding success. This snapshot combines data on the most played cards with the top-performing deck archetypes to give you a comprehensive view of what to expect in competitive play.
Top Performing Archetypes
We continue to see Izzet as the top meta-share deck with Dimir gaining ground as a good matchup against it. Orzhov continues to be a player but is now mixed between pixie and a mono-black that has white sideboard cards. The essentially story of the meta is how do you beat Cori-Steel Cutter or play the mirror match.
Metagame Insights
The current Standard format is primarily defined by these archetypes, with Izzet Prowsess holding the largest share at 24.5%. This indicates a diverse metagame where various strategies can find success.
Most Common Main Deck Cards
Stock up continues it's dominance in the meta, used by the almost any deck with blue including Izzet. It's a key piece that allows Izzet to go beyond the explosive starts. It's no suprise that soulstone sanctuary takes the second slot as it is a great vigilant attack land that also can be a demon for unholy annex essentially giving it a place in most of the meta decks.
| # | Card | % of Decks | Avg. Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stock Up |
41.3%
|
3.7 |
| 2 | Monstrous Rage |
34.6%
|
3.8 |
| 3 | Shivan Reef |
33.3%
|
3.9 |
| 4 | Spirebluff Canal |
33.3%
|
4.0 |
| 5 | Monastery Swiftspear |
30.0%
|
3.7 |
| 6 | Stormchaser's Talent |
28.7%
|
4.0 |
Most Common Sideboard Cards
Ghost Vacuum continues to be the most played sideboard card, it's a low cost targeted graveyard removal with bounce decks and some graveyard reanimation its a good idea to have some graveyard hate. The next pile is all counterspells either used by Izzet or Dimir followed up with disruption with Duress and Torch the Tower.
| # | Card | % of Decks | Avg. Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Vacuum |
60.1%
|
1.9 |
| 2 | Negate |
35.5%
|
1.5 |
| 3 | Spell Pierce |
30.5%
|
1.6 |
| 4 | Torch the Tower |
29.4%
|
2.1 |
| 5 | Disdainful Stroke |
28.2%
|
1.4 |
| 6 | Sunspine Lynx |
26.1%
|
2.3 |
Metagame Summary
This snapshot provides a comprehensive view of the current Standard metagame, showcasing both the most common deck archetypes and the most frequently played cards. For the latest updates and complete data, explore the detailed analysis available for each color combination.
When building or tuning a deck for competitive play, consider both the top-performing archetypes you're likely to face and the most common cards you should be prepared to answer or incorporate into your own strategy.
Data updated daily and represents cards from decks added to the database in the last 14 days.
Last updated: May 27, 2025