Most Common Cards in Standard

Most Common Cards in Standard

Last 30 Days
434 decks analyzed
Metagame trends

This page shows the most frequently played cards in Standard format over the last 30 days. Data is compiled from competitive and casual decks in our database, giving you insight into the current metagame trends.

Most Common Main Deck Cards

# Card Rarity % of Decks Avg. Copies Market Price
1 Soulstone Sanctuary Rare 56.2% 1.9
$2.48
2 Multiversal Passage Rare 51.2% 2.9
$5.20
3 Riverpyre Verge Rare 40.9% 3.9
$9.96
4 Quantum Riddler Mythic 34.2% 2.9
$33.98
5 Spirebluff Canal Rare 34.0% 3.7
$1.46
6 Into the Flood Maw Uncommon 32.5% 3.6
$3.21
7 Steamcore Scholar Rare 31.3% 3.0
$0.29
8 Winternight Stories Rare 30.1% 4.0
$0.63
9 Fear of Missing Out Rare 29.4% 4.0
$2.62
10 Abrade Uncommon 28.7% 1.6
$0.13
11 Proft's Eidetic Memory Rare 28.7% 4.0
$2.79
12 Torch the Tower Common 28.2% 2.6
$0.42
13 Marauding Mako Uncommon 27.5% 3.8
$0.91
14 Agatha's Soul Cauldron Mythic 26.1% 3.8
$21.18
15 Vivi Ornitier Mythic 26.1% 3.8
$22.98
16 Hired Claw Rare 23.0% 4.0
$1.70
17 Burst Lightning Common 22.5% 4.0
$0.11
18 Screaming Nemesis Mythic 22.5% 4.0
$16.00
19 Burnout Bashtronaut Rare 22.0% 4.0
$0.50
20 Razorkin Needlehead Rare 22.0% 4.0
$6.86
21 Nova Hellkite Rare 21.8% 3.9
$1.01
22 Rockface Village Uncommon 21.1% 3.1
$0.28
23 Lightning Strike Common 20.1% 3.8
$0.06
24 Witchstalker Frenzy Uncommon 19.1% 2.3
$0.21
25 Spyglass Siren Uncommon 19.1% 3.9
$0.33
26 Emberheart Challenger Rare 18.9% 3.8
$1.37
27 Floodpits Drowner Uncommon 18.4% 3.7
$0.29
28 Bitter Triumph Uncommon 17.7% 2.1
$1.15
29 Watery Grave Rare 17.2% 3.8
$7.36
30 Breeding Pool Rare 16.5% 3.9
$6.59

Main Deck Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
3
10.0%
uncommon
8
26.7%
rare
15
50.0%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

12
Creature
40.0%
7
Land
23.3%
7
Instant
23.3%
1
Sorcery
3.3%
1
Enchantment Creature
3.3%
1
Enchantment
3.3%
1
Artifact
3.3%

Main Deck Trend Analysis

The cards above represent the foundation of the current Standard metagame. These cards appear most frequently in competitive decks, highlighting their versatility and power level in the format. Cards with high appearance rates are typically format staples that fit into multiple archetypes.

Most Common Sideboard Cards

# Card Rarity % of Decks Avg. Copies Market Price
1 Obliterating Bolt Uncommon 52.2% 2.3
$0.23
2 Spell Pierce Uncommon 38.0% 1.8
$0.22
3 Annul Uncommon 35.4% 1.8
$0.12
4 Unable to Scream Common 34.2% 2.3
$0.16
5 Abrade Uncommon 33.7% 1.7
$0.13
6 Tishana's Tidebinder Rare 24.2% 1.7
$2.58
7 Torch the Tower Common 22.3% 1.7
$0.42
8 Sunspine Lynx Rare 22.3% 3.4
$2.32
9 Fire Magic Uncommon 21.1% 1.7
$0.75
10 Duress Common 19.9% 2.3
$0.14
11 Negate Common 19.1% 1.2
$0.23
12 Pyroclasm Uncommon 18.4% 1.3
$0.11
13 Rest in Peace Mythic 18.4% 2.5
$0.47
14 Disdainful Stroke Uncommon 18.2% 1.3
$0.08
15 Quantum Riddler Mythic 17.9% 1.2
$33.98
16 Strategic Betrayal Uncommon 17.2% 1.9
$0.32
17 Essence Scatter Common 12.4% 1.2
$0.03
18 Stingerback Terror Rare 12.2% 2.4
$0.19
19 Fresh Start Uncommon 11.7% 1.7
$0.09
20 Vengeful Possession Uncommon 11.7% 2.1
$0.09
21 Qarsi Revenant Rare 11.5% 1.4
$0.73
22 Soul-Guide Lantern Uncommon 10.8% 1.7
$0.15
23 Voice of Victory Rare 10.5% 3.0
$10.83
24 Faebloom Trick Uncommon 10.1% 1.9
$0.15
25 Shock Common 9.8% 1.5
$0.04
26 Heritage Reclamation Common 9.1% 2.2
$0.19
27 Lord Skitter, Sewer King Rare 9.1% 1.0
$1.63
28 Beza, the Bounding Spring Mythic 8.9% 1.3
$7.18
29 Repulsive Mutation Uncommon 8.6% 3.3
$0.30
30 Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Mythic 8.4% 1.1
$15.04

Sideboard Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
7
23.3%
uncommon
13
43.3%
rare
6
20.0%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

12
Instant
40.0%
8
Creature
26.7%
5
Sorcery
16.7%
3
Enchantment
10.0%
1
Artifact
3.3%
1
Planeswalker
3.3%

Sideboard Card Analysis

Sideboard cards reflect the current metagame threats players are preparing for. High-frequency sideboard cards often indicate targeted answers to popular strategies or versatile solutions that work against multiple archetypes. Watch for trending sideboard cards to understand how the metagame is evolving.

Rarity Distribution Insights

The rarity breakdown of popular cards can indicate format affordability and deck construction patterns. A high concentration of mythic and rare cards often signals a premium-focused metagame, while more commons and uncommons suggests a more budget-friendly environment. Track these distributions over time to identify shifts in the Standard economy.

Data updated daily and represents cards from decks added to the database in the last 30 days. Price trends compare current prices to prices from 7 days ago.

Last updated: November 11, 2025 5:02 AM

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