Most Common Cards in Standard

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 51.9% 2.5 $3.06
2 Starting Town Rare 41.4% 3.0 $28.12
3 Into the Flood Maw Uncommon 35.5% 2.9 $6.91
4 Torch the Tower Common 34.3% 3.2 $0.56
5 Spirebluff Canal Rare 33.6% 4.0 $2.59
6 Riverpyre Verge Rare 33.2% 4.0 $12.02
7 Agatha's Soul Cauldron Mythic 33.0% 3.1 $57.66
8 Thundering Falls Rare 31.7% 1.8 $17.06
9 Vivi Ornitier Mythic 31.3% 4.0 $42.05
10 Spyglass Siren Uncommon 27.2% 3.9 $0.40
11 Fear of Missing Out Rare 25.2% 4.0 $8.01
12 Gloomlake Verge Rare 24.8% 4.0 $12.12
13 Tersa Lightshatter Rare 23.3% 2.9 $1.44
14 Proft's Eidetic Memory Rare 22.4% 4.0 $6.65
15 Winternight Stories Rare 22.4% 4.0 $1.34
16 Stock Up Uncommon 22.0% 3.7 $12.79
17 Marauding Mako Uncommon 22.0% 4.0 $1.06
18 Abrade Common 21.8% 1.6 $0.12
19 Floodpits Drowner Uncommon 20.3% 4.0 $0.79
20 Enduring Curiosity Rare 20.2% 3.6 $6.69
21 Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Mythic 19.6% 3.4 $19.06
22 Restless Reef Rare 18.1% 2.2 $0.73
23 Stormchaser's Talent Rare 17.4% 4.0 $6.85
24 Shoot the Sheriff Uncommon 16.0% 2.4 $2.59
25 Llanowar Elves Common 15.7% 3.7 $0.24
26 Nowhere to Run Uncommon 15.3% 2.5 $1.16
27 Watery Grave Rare 15.3% 4.0 $8.46
28 Tragic Trajectory Uncommon 14.9% 2.7 $0.33
29 Floodfarm Verge Rare 14.7% 3.6 $11.21
30 Steamcore Scholar Rare 14.6% 1.5 $0.26

Main Deck Card Distribution

By Rarity:

3
Common
8
Uncommon
16
Rare
3
Mythic

By Card Type:

9
Land
7
Creature
4
Instant
3
Enchantment
3
Sorcery
2
Enchantment Creature
1
Artifact
1
Planeswalker

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 Fire Magic Uncommon 39.4% 2.2 $0.98
2 Disdainful Stroke Uncommon 38.8% 1.7 $0.11
3 Ghost Vacuum Rare 35.6% 1.7 $4.54
4 Abrade Common 32.8% 1.7 $0.12
5 Duress Common 31.9% 2.3 $0.10
6 Spell Pierce Uncommon 30.6% 1.9 $0.19
7 Tishana's Tidebinder Rare 30.2% 1.7 $1.44
8 Negate Common 28.5% 1.5 $0.25 =
9 Annul Uncommon 27.8% 1.6 $0.11
10 Ral, Crackling Wit Mythic 22.2% 1.8 $11.99
11 Obliterating Bolt Uncommon 20.7% 1.4 $0.20 =
12 Broadside Barrage Uncommon 18.7% 1.6 $0.18
13 Torch the Tower Common 14.7% 1.5 $0.56
14 Unable to Scream Common 11.9% 2.1 $0.19
15 Twinmaw Stormbrood // Charring Bite Uncommon 11.8% 1.4 $0.16
16 Exorcise Uncommon 11.8% 1.9 $0.45
17 Rest in Peace Mythic 10.8% 2.3 $0.64
18 Faebloom Trick Uncommon 10.1% 1.7 $0.16
19 Lithomantic Barrage Uncommon 10.1% 1.7 $0.38
20 Kaito, Bane of Nightmares Mythic 9.9% 1.6 $19.06
21 Anoint with Affliction Common 9.5% 1.1 $0.13
22 Faerie Mastermind Rare 8.8% 2.0 $10.07
23 Seam Rip Uncommon 8.6% 1.8 $0.59
24 Preacher of the Schism Rare 8.6% 2.2 $2.09
25 Strategic Betrayal Uncommon 8.2% 2.0 $0.27
26 Agatha's Soul Cauldron Mythic 7.5% 1.2 $57.66
27 Gix's Command Rare 7.1% 1.8 $0.69
28 Scavenging Ooze Rare 7.1% 2.1 $0.22
29 Heritage Reclamation Common 6.9% 2.1 $0.17
30 Intimidation Tactics Uncommon 6.5% 1.4 $0.15

Sideboard Card Distribution

By Rarity:

7
Common
13
Uncommon
6
Rare
4
Mythic

By Card Type:

11
Instant
7
Sorcery
5
Creature
3
Enchantment
2
Artifact
2
Planeswalker

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: August 13, 2025 5:01 AM

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