Current Standard Metagame Overview
This analysis represents the Standard format from June 30, 2025 to July 7, 2025, based on data from 141 decks during this 7-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
I delayed this article a few days so I could filter out all the banned cards in standard. This is a 7 day snapshot instead of the normal 14 day. As expected the meta has massively changed. We see all the old meta leaders that came with Tarkir and Cori now gone and in a lot of ways we have returned to Foundations meta with Dimir and Enduring leading the way. We also see mono-white which has got a lot of play pieces with Tarkir heading into the mess. With a side order of Vivi in the new Izzet mid-range deck. All the old mid-range and control decks are back but it's going to be wild until rotation on Aug. 1st. We are seeing the rise of graveyard decks like roots and others but they are not dominating as expected due to sideboard hate.
Metagame Insights
The current Standard format is primarily defined by these archetypes, with Dimir holding the largest share at 27.7%. This indicates a diverse metagame where various strategies can find success.
Most Common Main Deck Cards
Format all stars like soulstone are seeing the most play along with multi-color lands that support dimir and izzet.
| # | Card | % of Decks | Avg. Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Soulstone Sanctuary |
42.2%
|
2.3 |
| 2 | Monstrous Rage |
39.7%
|
3.5 |
| 3 | Burst Lightning |
31.4%
|
3.7 |
| 4 | Spirebluff Canal |
30.4%
|
4.0 |
| 5 | Shivan Reef |
30.2%
|
3.9 |
| 6 | Stock Up |
29.2%
|
3.7 |
Most Common Sideboard Cards
Ghost Vacuum continues to be the most played sideboard card, it's a low cost targeted graveyard solution.
| # | Card | % of Decks | Avg. Copies |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ghost Vacuum |
55.3%
|
1.8 |
| 2 | Lithomantic Barrage |
46.5%
|
2.0 |
| 3 | Torch the Tower |
31.2%
|
2.6 |
| 4 | Sunspine Lynx |
29.4%
|
3.0 |
| 5 | Disdainful Stroke |
27.6%
|
1.3 |
| 6 | Spell Pierce |
22.9%
|
1.7 |
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 7 days.
Last updated: July 7, 2025