Most Common Cards in Standard

Most Common Cards in Standard

Last 30 Days
651 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 Multiversal Passage Rare 57.4% 3.4
$13.61
2 Riverpyre Verge Rare 36.1% 3.8
$17.51
3 Boomerang Basics Uncommon 33.2% 3.9
$0.82
4 Stormchaser's Talent Rare 32.9% 4.0
$13.38
5 Spirebluff Canal Rare 31.6% 3.7
$2.28
6 Quantum Riddler Mythic 25.7% 3.4
$43.05
7 Starting Town Rare 23.6% 2.9
$7.18
8 Torch the Tower Common 21.8% 3.7
$0.62
9 Breeding Pool Rare 21.8% 3.8
$7.99
10 Watery Grave Rare 21.5% 3.7
$7.51
11 Llanowar Elves Common 20.5% 4.0
$0.24
12 Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna Rare 20.0% 2.4
$0.42
13 Bitter Triumph Uncommon 19.0% 2.7
$0.59
14 Badgermole Cub Mythic 18.4% 3.9
$46.73
15 Floodfarm Verge Rare 17.4% 3.8
$8.28
16 Soulstone Sanctuary Rare 17.1% 2.2
$2.49
17 Wastewood Verge Rare 16.2% 3.1
$5.32
18 Stock Up Uncommon 16.1% 3.1
$8.05
19 Willowrush Verge Rare 16.1% 2.7
$6.66
20 Blooming Marsh Rare 15.5% 3.6
$1.01
21 Frostcliff Siege Rare 15.0% 1.5
$3.70
22 Overlord of the Balemurk Mythic 15.0% 3.8
$22.77
23 Gloomlake Verge Rare 14.7% 3.5
$9.03
24 Meticulous Archive Rare 12.5% 3.5
$13.64
25 Fear of Missing Out Rare 12.5% 4.0
$2.93
26 Agna Qel'a Rare 11.9% 1.0
$0.55
27 Shoot the Sheriff Uncommon 11.9% 1.8
$0.34
28 Get Lost Rare 11.7% 3.1
$3.59
29 Winternight Stories Rare 11.4% 3.5
$0.97
30 Cavern of Souls Mythic 11.3% 1.7
$35.75

Main Deck Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
2
6.7%
uncommon
4
13.3%
rare
20
66.7%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

15
Land
50.0%
4
Instant
13.3%
3
Sorcery
10.0%
3
Enchantment
10.0%
3
Creature
10.0%
2
Enchantment Creature
6.7%

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 Soul-Guide Lantern Uncommon 57.3% 2.0
$0.15
2 Annul Uncommon 37.3% 1.8
$0.16
3 Ghost Vacuum Rare 33.4% 1.4
$1.78
4 Spell Pierce Uncommon 30.7% 1.4
$0.18
5 Negate Common 29.0% 1.4
$0.24
6 Pyroclasm Uncommon 25.1% 1.7
$0.14
7 Duress Common 23.6% 2.5
$0.14
8 Disdainful Stroke Uncommon 23.0% 1.3
$0.06
9 Abrade Common 19.0% 1.2
$0.14
10 Fire Magic Uncommon 18.7% 1.5
$0.76
11 Tishana's Tidebinder Rare 18.1% 1.7
$3.13
12 Torpor Orb Mythic 16.5% 2.3
$4.84
13 Rest in Peace Mythic 15.6% 2.6
$0.62
14 Iroh's Demonstration Uncommon 13.7% 1.6
$0.23
15 The Unagi of Kyoshi Island Rare 13.5% 1.2
$1.80
16 Intimidation Tactics Uncommon 12.8% 2.5
$0.33
17 Ral, Crackling Wit Mythic 12.0% 1.3
$10.30
18 Quantum Riddler Mythic 11.0% 1.8
$43.05
19 Day of Black Sun Rare 10.4% 2.1
$0.82
20 Voice of Victory Rare 10.4% 3.1
$13.03
21 Strategic Betrayal Uncommon 9.9% 1.7
$0.56
22 Heritage Reclamation Common 9.2% 1.8
$0.20
23 Essence Scatter Common 9.0% 1.4
$0.07
24 Sunspine Lynx Rare 8.3% 3.3
$2.22
25 Obliterating Bolt Uncommon 7.8% 2.2
$0.26
26 Frostcliff Siege Rare 7.4% 1.0
$3.70
27 Magebane Lizard Uncommon 7.4% 3.4
$0.51
28 Scrapshooter Rare 7.4% 2.5
$0.51
29 Broadside Barrage Uncommon 7.2% 1.0
$0.15
30 Disruptive Stormbrood // Petty Revenge Uncommon 7.2% 1.1
$0.17

Sideboard Card Distribution

Rarity Breakdown

common
5
16.7%
uncommon
13
43.3%
rare
8
26.7%
mythic
4
13.3%

Card Type Breakdown

9
Instant
30.0%
8
Creature
26.7%
7
Sorcery
23.3%
3
Artifact
10.0%
2
Enchantment
6.7%
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: December 26, 2025 5:02 AM

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