Most Common Cards in Standard

Most Common Cards in Standard

Last 30 Days
499 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 69.0% 2.2
$6.49
2 Riverpyre Verge Rare 46.7% 3.9
$11.38
3 Abrade Common 43.3% 1.7
$0.14
4 Spirebluff Canal Rare 43.1% 3.4
$2.27
5 Starting Town Rare 42.1% 2.4
$15.24
6 Into the Flood Maw Uncommon 37.1% 3.0
$4.08
7 Winternight Stories Rare 34.6% 3.8
$1.20
8 Quantum Riddler Mythic 32.3% 2.7
$27.84
9 Thundering Falls Rare 32.1% 1.6
$14.33
10 Proft's Eidetic Memory Rare 31.5% 3.9
$3.81
11 Vivi Ornitier Mythic 30.4% 3.9
$31.58
12 Agatha's Soul Cauldron Mythic 30.2% 3.7
$30.54
13 Fear of Missing Out Rare 29.4% 4.0
$5.47
14 Torch the Tower Common 29.2% 2.5
$0.43
15 Marauding Mako Uncommon 28.5% 3.7
$1.10
16 Steamcore Scholar Rare 28.1% 3.1
$0.28
17 Burst Lightning Common 26.7% 4.0
$0.19
18 Screaming Nemesis Mythic 26.5% 4.0
$23.74
19 Hired Claw Rare 26.3% 4.0
$2.44
20 Nova Hellkite Rare 25.6% 3.5
$1.95
21 Razorkin Needlehead Rare 24.4% 4.0
$7.60
22 Burnout Bashtronaut Rare 24.2% 4.0
$0.46
23 Lightning Strike Common 24.2% 2.9
$0.08
24 Rockface Village Uncommon 18.5% 3.3
$0.36
25 Emberheart Challenger Rare 17.9% 3.5
$1.79
26 Tragic Trajectory Uncommon 17.9% 2.3
$0.32
27 Watery Grave Rare 17.5% 3.7
$7.79
28 Gloomlake Verge Rare 17.3% 3.8
$10.71
29 Tersa Lightshatter Rare 15.8% 1.7
$0.97
30 Spyglass Siren Uncommon 15.2% 4.0
$0.43

Main Deck Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
4
13.3%
uncommon
5
16.7%
rare
17
56.7%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

12
Creature
40.0%
8
Land
26.7%
5
Instant
16.7%
2
Sorcery
6.7%
1
Enchantment
3.3%
1
Artifact
3.3%
1
Enchantment Creature
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 Annul Uncommon 51.5% 2.0
$0.16
2 Obliterating Bolt Uncommon 50.6% 2.2
$0.30
3 Fire Magic Uncommon 49.6% 1.8
$2.01
4 Abrade Common 40.0% 1.6
$0.14
5 Disdainful Stroke Uncommon 35.2% 1.5
$0.07
6 Spell Pierce Uncommon 32.7% 1.7
$0.18
7 Torch the Tower Common 27.7% 1.7
$0.43
8 Negate Common 25.6% 1.3
$0.25 =
9 Sunspine Lynx Rare 24.4% 2.7
$2.69
10 Broadside Barrage Uncommon 21.9% 1.2
$0.17
11 Quantum Riddler Mythic 21.7% 1.4
$27.84
12 Magebane Lizard Uncommon 19.8% 3.0
$0.76
13 Tishana's Tidebinder Rare 19.4% 1.5
$2.88
14 Duress Common 18.8% 2.3
$0.14
15 Chandra, Spark Hunter Mythic 17.3% 1.7
$8.63
16 Unable to Scream Common 15.6% 2.3
$0.19
17 Vengeful Possession Uncommon 14.8% 1.7
$0.16
18 Strategic Betrayal Uncommon 14.4% 1.9
$0.35
19 Ral, Crackling Wit Mythic 12.5% 1.3
$9.90
20 Faebloom Trick Uncommon 11.9% 1.8
$0.16
21 Rest in Peace Mythic 11.7% 2.0
$0.51
22 Ghost Vacuum Rare 11.3% 1.4
$3.94
23 Essence Scatter Common 10.8% 1.2
$0.07
24 Heritage Reclamation Common 10.0% 2.5
$0.20
25 Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch // Marang River Regent // Coil and Catch Rare 9.2% 1.0
$3.43
26 Qarsi Revenant Rare 9.2% 2.1
$1.12 =
27 Flashfreeze Uncommon 9.0% 1.4
$0.14 =
28 Nova Hellkite Rare 8.8% 1.3
$1.95
29 Beza, the Bounding Spring Mythic 7.9% 1.8
$8.32
30 Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Mythic 7.5% 1.1
$19.27

Sideboard Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
7
23.3%
uncommon
11
36.7%
rare
6
20.0%
mythic
6
20.0%

Card Type Breakdown

12
Instant
40.0%
8
Creature
26.7%
4
Sorcery
13.3%
3
Planeswalker
10.0%
2
Enchantment
6.7%
1
Artifact
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: September 27, 2025 5:01 AM

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