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Analysis of legendary creatures and planeswalkers in competitive play

65 decks analyzed

Last 7 Days

670

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Legendary Cards in Standard

Comprehensive analysis of legendary cards in competitive play

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Total Legendary Cards in Standard

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Competitive Usage (Last 7 Days)

Legendaries in Competitive Play

4.6% of all Standard legendaries

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Main Deck Only Legendaries

3.4% of all Standard legendaries

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Sideboard Only Legendaries

1.8% of all Standard legendaries

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Breakdown: 23 main deck only • 12 sideboard only • 4 appear in both main & sideboard

Competitive Creatures

4.1% of 564 available

Competitive Planeswalkers

31.6% of 19 available

Competitive Artifacts

1.4% of 69 available

Competitive Enchantments

4.0% of 25 available

Competitive Lands

0.0% of 5 available

Decks Analyzed

264

Total Copies

169

Main Deck Copies

Sideboard Copies

Analysis Period: Last 7 Days

Legendary Cards Mana Curve Analysis

Distribution of legendary cards by converted mana cost

CMC Distribution (Main Deck)

0 cards

55 total

5 cards

55 total

28 total

5 cards

28 total

57 total

11 cards

57 total

78 total

9 cards

78 total

29 total

4 cards

29 total

0 cards

17 total

1 cards

17 total

Low Cost (1-2 CMC)

Mid Cost (3-4 CMC)

High Cost (5-6 CMC)

Very High Cost (7+ CMC)

Low Cost

1-2 CMC

Mid Cost

3-4 CMC

High Cost

5-6 CMC

Very High Cost

7+ CMC

Main Deck Legendaries

Legendary cards appearing in main decks

Legendary Creatures

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Gran-Gran	Legendary Creature — Human Peasant Ally	Main	12.3%	4.0	8
Ardyn, the Usurper	Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble	Main	12.3%	2.1	8
Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin	Legendary Creature — Human Knight	Main	9.2%	2.0	6
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower	Legendary Creature — Plant Druid	Main	9.2%	1.0	6
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power	Legendary Creature — God	Main	7.7%	3.0	5
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island	Legendary Creature — Serpent	Main	4.6%	1.7	3
Ashling, Rekindled // Ashling, Rimebound	Legendary Creature — Elemental Sorcerer	Main	3.1%	4.0	2
Momo, Friendly Flier	Legendary Creature — Lemur Bat Ally	Main	3.1%	4.0	2
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant	Legendary Creature — Human Druid	Main	3.1%	4.0	2
Tersa Lightshatter	Legendary Creature — Orc Wizard	Main	3.1%	2.0	2
Krenko, Mob Boss	Legendary Creature — Goblin Warrior	Main	1.5%	4.0	1
Grub, Storied Matriarch // Grub, Notorious Auntie	Legendary Creature — Goblin Warlock	Main	1.5%	3.0	1
Magda, the Hoardmaster	Legendary Creature — Dwarf Berserker	Main	1.5%	3.0	1
Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury	Legendary Creature — Human Avatar Ally	Main	1.5%	2.0	1
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest	Legendary Creature — Bird Dragon	Main	1.5%	2.0	1
Honest Rutstein	Legendary Creature — Human Warlock	Main	1.5%	2.0	1
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian	Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit	Main	1.5%	2.0	1
Appa, Steadfast Guardian	Legendary Creature — Bison Ally	Main	1.5%	1.0	1
Kellan, Planar Trailblazer	Legendary Creature — Human Faerie Scout	Main	1.5%	1.0	1

Gran-Gran

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Peasant Ally Main

Average: 4.0 copies

12.3%

Used in 8 Decks

Ardyn, the Usurper

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elder Human Noble Main

Average: 2.1 copies

12.3%

Used in 8 Decks

Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Knight Main

Average: 2.0 copies

9.2%

Used in 6 Decks

Bristly Bill, Spine Sower

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Plant Druid Main

Average: 1.0 copies

9.2%

Used in 6 Decks

Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might // Temple of Power

Mana:

Legendary Creature — God Main

Average: 3.0 copies

7.7%

Used in 5 Decks

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Serpent Main

Average: 1.7 copies

4.6%

Used in 3 Decks

Ashling, Rekindled // Ashling, Rimebound

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elemental Sorcerer Main

Average: 4.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Momo, Friendly Flier

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Lemur Bat Ally Main

Average: 4.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Druid Main

Average: 4.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Tersa Lightshatter

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Orc Wizard Main

Average: 2.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Krenko, Mob Boss

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Goblin Warrior Main

Average: 4.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Grub, Storied Matriarch // Grub, Notorious Auntie

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Goblin Warlock Main

Average: 3.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Magda, the Hoardmaster

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Dwarf Berserker Main

Average: 3.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Aang, Swift Savior // Aang and La, Ocean's Fury

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Avatar Ally Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bird Dragon Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Honest Rutstein

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Appa, Steadfast Guardian

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bison Ally Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Kellan, Planar Trailblazer

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Faerie Scout Main

Average: 1.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Planeswalkers

Card Name	Mana	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares		Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito	Main	10.8%	3.9	7
Ajani, Outland Chaperone		Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani	Main	3.1%	1.0	2

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito Main

Average: 3.9 copies

10.8%

Used in 7 Decks

Ajani, Outland Chaperone

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani Main

Average: 1.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Legendary Artifacts

Card Name	Mana	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Agatha's Soul Cauldron		Legendary Artifact	Main	1.5%	3.0	1

Agatha's Soul Cauldron

Mana:

Legendary Artifact Main

Average: 3.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Enchantments

Card Name	Mana	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Tinybones Joins Up		Legendary Enchantment	Main	1.5%	2.0	1

Tinybones Joins Up

Mana:

Legendary Enchantment Main

Average: 2.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Sideboard Legendaries

Legendary Creatures

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Surrak, Elusive Hunter	Legendary Creature — Human Warrior	Side	12.3%	1.9	8
Glarb, Calamity's Augur	Legendary Creature — Frog Wizard Noble	Side	12.3%	1.1	8
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island	Legendary Creature — Serpent	Side	10.8%	1.6	7
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian	Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit	Side	7.7%	1.2	5
Vren, the Relentless	Legendary Creature — Rat Rogue	Side	6.2%	2.0	4
Beza, the Bounding Spring	Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk	Side	3.1%	2.0	2

Surrak, Elusive Hunter

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Human Warrior Side

Average: 1.9 copies

12.3%

Used in 8 Decks

Glarb, Calamity's Augur

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Frog Wizard Noble Side

Average: 1.1 copies

12.3%

Used in 8 Decks

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Serpent Side

Average: 1.6 copies

10.8%

Used in 7 Decks

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Bird Spirit Side

Average: 1.2 copies

7.7%

Used in 5 Decks

Vren, the Relentless

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Rat Rogue Side

Average: 2.0 copies

6.2%

Used in 4 Decks

Beza, the Bounding Spring

Mana:

Legendary Creature — Elemental Elk Side

Average: 2.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Legendary Planeswalkers

Card Name	Type	Location	Usage %	Avg	Decks
Vivien Reid	Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien	Side	16.9%	1.0	11
Ral, Crackling Wit	Legendary Planeswalker — Ral	Side	13.8%	1.7	9
Oko, Lorwyn Liege // Oko, Shadowmoor Scion	Legendary Planeswalker — Oko	Side	6.2%	2.0	4
Ajani, Outland Chaperone	Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani	Side	3.1%	2.0	2
Chandra, Spark Hunter	Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra	Side	3.1%	1.5	2
Kaito, Bane of Nightmares	Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito	Side	1.5%	1.0	1

Vivien Reid

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Vivien Side

Average: 1.0 copies

16.9%

Used in 11 Decks

Ral, Crackling Wit

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Ral Side

Average: 1.7 copies

13.8%

Used in 9 Decks

Oko, Lorwyn Liege // Oko, Shadowmoor Scion

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Oko Side

Average: 2.0 copies

6.2%

Used in 4 Decks

Ajani, Outland Chaperone

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Ajani Side

Average: 2.0 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Chandra, Spark Hunter

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Chandra Side

Average: 1.5 copies

3.1%

Used in 2 Decks

Kaito, Bane of Nightmares

Mana:

Legendary Planeswalker — Kaito Side

Average: 1.0 copies

1.5%

Used in 1 Decks

Legendary Cards Analysis by Standard Set

Complete breakdown of legendary cards by set and rarity

Set Name	Code	Release	Total	Competitive	Usage %	Mythic	Rare	Uncommon	Common
Marvel Super Heroes	MSH	Jun 2026	10	0	0.0%	4	5	1	0
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles	TMT	Mar 2026	40	0	0.0%	8	31	1	0
Lorwyn Eclipsed	ECL	Jan 2026	20	4	20.0%	4	16	0	0
Avatar: The Last Airbender	TLA	Nov 2025	76	6	7.9%	13	27	36	0
Marvel's Spider-Man	SPM	Sep 2025	80	0	0.0%	11	29	30	10
Edge of Eternities	EOE	Aug 2025	23	0	0.0%	8	9	6	0
Final Fantasy	FIN	Jun 2025	116	2	1.7%	16	55	44	1
Tarkir: Dragonstorm	TDM	Apr 2025	21	3	14.3%	12	11	0	0
Aetherdrift	DFT	Feb 2025	33	1	3.0%	11	16	6	0
Foundations	FDN	Nov 2024	47	3	6.4%	13	27	7	0
Duskmourn: House of Horror	DSK	Sep 2024	24	1	4.2%	7	14	3	0
Bloomburrow	BLB	Aug 2024	27	5	18.5%	14	13	0	0
Outlaws of Thunder Junction	OTJ	Apr 2024	51	4	7.8%	13	28	10	0
The Big Score	BIG	Apr 2024	2	0	0.0%	2	0	0	0
Murders at Karlov Manor	MKM	Feb 2024	27	0	0.0%	14	13	0	0
The Lost Caverns of Ixalan	LCI	Nov 2023	44	1	2.3%	18	17	9	0
Wilds of Eldraine	WOE	Sep 2023	30	1	3.3%	10	8	12	0