Premodern staples

Name: Premodern staples
Creator: Land Drop

127 cards played in at least 2% of the 41 Premodern decks of the last 120 days on MTGO, in the main deck or in the sideboard. The most played in the main deck: Swords to Plowshares (49% of decks).

Official MTGO results, updated 28 Oct 2026. How we count

Main deck (99)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	Swords to PlowsharesInstant	Instant	48.8%	3.6
2	WastelandLand	Land	43.9%	3.7
3	Windswept HeathLand	Land	39.0%	4.0
4	BrushlandLand	Land	39.0%	3.6
5	Wooded FoothillsLand	Land	36.6%	2.9
6	Seal of CleansingEnchantment	Enchantment	26.8%	2.8
7	Cabal TherapySorcery	Sorcery	24.4%	3.4
8	Parallax WaveEnchantment	Enchantment	24.4%	2.6
9	ReplenishSorcery	Sorcery	24.4%	2.4
10	OpalescenceEnchantment	Enchantment	24.4%	2.7
11	Sylvan LibraryEnchantment	Enchantment	24.4%	2.8
12	Treetop VillageLand	Land	24.4%	2.5
13	DuressSorcery	Sorcery	22.0%	3.9
14	Mishra's FactoryLand	Land	22.0%	4.0
15	Wild GrowthEnchantment — Aura	Enchantment — Aura	22.0%	4.0
16	Rishadan PortLand	Land	22.0%	2.9
17	TerravoreCreature — Lhurgoyf	Creature — Lhurgoyf	22.0%	3.7
18	Gemstone MineLand	Land	19.5%	3.9
19	Argothian EnchantressCreature — Human Druid	Creature — Human Druid	19.5%	4.0
20	Sterling GroveEnchantment	Enchantment	19.5%	2.9
21	Serra's SanctumLegendary Land	Legendary Land	19.5%	4.0
22	Enchantress's PresenceEnchantment	Enchantment	19.5%	4.0
23	Mirri's GuileEnchantment	Enchantment	19.5%	3.8
24	Solitary ConfinementEnchantment	Enchantment	19.5%	1.6
25	Mox DiamondArtifact	Artifact	19.5%	3.8
26	ExplorationEnchantment	Enchantment	17.1%	1.9
27	SmotherInstant	Instant	17.1%	2.1
28	NaturalizeInstant	Instant	17.1%	2.0
29	Aura of SilenceEnchantment	Enchantment	17.1%	2.7
30	Graveborn MuseCreature — Zombie Spirit	Creature — Zombie Spirit	14.6%	2.0
31	Diabolic EdictInstant	Instant	12.2%	1.8
32	Squee, Goblin NabobLegendary Creature — Goblin	Legendary Creature — Goblin	12.2%	1.0
33	Survival of the FittestEnchantment	Enchantment	12.2%	4.0
34	Withered WretchCreature — Zombie Cleric	Creature — Zombie Cleric	12.2%	4.0
35	Llanowar WastesLand	Land	12.2%	4.0
36	Lightning BoltInstant	Instant	12.2%	4.0
37	Cursed ScrollArtifact	Artifact	12.2%	2.4
38	Dark RitualInstant	Instant	12.2%	3.8
39	Hypnotic SpecterCreature — Specter	Creature — Specter	12.2%	4.0
40	Birds of ParadiseCreature — Bird	Creature — Bird	12.2%	4.0
41	Wild MongrelCreature — Dog	Creature — Dog	12.2%	3.2
42	Call of the HerdSorcery	Sorcery	12.2%	2.2
43	Nimble MongooseCreature — Mongoose	Creature — Mongoose	9.8%	3.5
44	Weathered WayfarerCreature — Human Nomad Cleric	Creature — Human Nomad Cleric	9.8%	3.5
45	Hermit DruidCreature — Human Druid	Creature — Human Druid	9.8%	4.0
46	Ravenous RatsCreature — Rat	Creature — Rat	9.8%	4.0
47	Yavimaya CoastLand	Land	9.8%	4.0
48	Nantuko ShadeCreature — Insect Shade	Creature — Insect Shade	9.8%	2.8
49	UnearthSorcery	Sorcery	9.8%	2.5
50	Reflecting PoolLand	Land	9.8%	2.0
51	Elvish Spirit GuideCreature — Elf Spirit	Creature — Elf Spirit	9.8%	1.5
52	Mogg FanaticCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	9.8%	4.0
53	Shallow GraveInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.0
54	Tranquil ThicketLand	Land	9.8%	1.5
55	Phyrexian DreadnoughtArtifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought	Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought	9.8%	4.0
56	StifleInstant	Instant	9.8%	4.0
57	Karplusan ForestLand	Land	9.8%	2.8
58	Vision CharmInstant	Instant	9.8%	4.0
59	ArmageddonSorcery	Sorcery	9.8%	3.5
60	CounterspellInstant	Instant	9.8%	4.0
61	Krosan ReclamationInstant	Instant	9.8%	1.0
62	City of BrassLand	Land	9.8%	4.0
63	ImpulseInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.0
64	Sphere of ResistanceArtifact	Artifact	7.3%	4.0
65	GushInstant	Instant	7.3%	4.0
66	Frantic SearchInstant	Instant	7.3%	3.3
67	Accumulated KnowledgeInstant	Instant	7.3%	4.0
68	Chain of VaporInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.3
69	Exalted AngelCreature — Angel	Creature — Angel	7.3%	2.0
70	Snuff OutInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.3
71	Seal of FireEnchantment	Enchantment	7.3%	4.0
72	Grim LavamancerCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	7.3%	4.0
73	GloryCreature — Incarnation	Creature — Incarnation	7.3%	1.7
74	Wall of RootsCreature — Plant Wall	Creature — Plant Wall	7.3%	3.0
75	ThwartInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.0
76	AbeyanceInstant	Instant	7.3%	2.3
77	OptInstant	Instant	7.3%	4.0
78	TriskelionArtifact Creature — Construct	Artifact Creature — Construct	7.3%	1.7
79	Skycloud ExpanseLand	Land	7.3%	3.0
80	FoilInstant	Instant	7.3%	4.0
81	Underground RiverLand	Land	7.3%	3.3
82	Knight of StromgaldCreature — Human Knight	Creature — Human Knight	7.3%	3.0
83	WerebearCreature — Human Bear Druid	Creature — Human Bear Druid	7.3%	2.0
84	Jackal PupCreature — Jackal	Creature — Jackal	7.3%	4.0
85	FireblastInstant	Instant	7.3%	4.0
86	ReanimateSorcery	Sorcery	7.3%	3.3
87	DisenchantInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.7
88	Basking RootwallaCreature — Lizard	Creature — Lizard	7.3%	3.3
89	Powder KegArtifact	Artifact	7.3%	1.0
90	Oath of DruidsEnchantment	Enchantment	7.3%	4.0
91	Adarkar WastesLand	Land	7.3%	4.0
92	PsychatogCreature — Atog	Creature — Atog	7.3%	2.0
93	IncinerateInstant	Instant	7.3%	4.0
94	Arrogant WurmCreature — Wurm	Creature — Wurm	7.3%	2.7
95	PortentSorcery	Sorcery	7.3%	4.0
96	Winter's GraspSorcery	Sorcery	7.3%	4.0
97	Barbarian RingLand	Land	7.3%	1.7
98	ThermokarstSorcery	Sorcery	7.3%	3.3
99	Flooded StrandLand	Land	7.3%	4.0

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% of decks: decks of the format that play it in this part
Avg. copies: among the decks that play it

Sideboard (40)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	Tormod's CryptArtifact	Artifact	56.1%	2.0
2	Ray of RevelationInstant	Instant	34.1%	1.6
3	NaturalizeInstant	Instant	31.7%	2.0
4	Xantid SwarmCreature — Insect	Creature — Insect	26.8%	2.7
5	Sphere of LawEnchantment	Enchantment	22.0%	1.9
6	Aura of SilenceEnchantment	Enchantment	22.0%	1.7
7	HydroblastInstant	Instant	19.5%	1.9
8	PyroblastInstant	Instant	19.5%	2.6
9	WarmthEnchantment	Enchantment	17.1%	1.4
10	Engineered PlagueEnchantment	Enchantment	17.1%	2.9
11	Tsabo's WebArtifact	Artifact	14.6%	1.7
12	Sacred GroundEnchantment	Enchantment	14.6%	1.7
13	Defense GridArtifact	Artifact	12.2%	2.6
14	DuressSorcery	Sorcery	12.2%	2.6
15	ReplenishSorcery	Sorcery	12.2%	1.0
16	Blue Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	12.2%	2.2
17	GlowriderCreature — Human Cleric	Creature — Human Cleric	12.2%	2.8
18	Swords to PlowsharesInstant	Instant	12.2%	1.0
19	Flaring PainInstant	Instant	12.2%	1.8
20	DystopiaEnchantment	Enchantment	12.2%	3.2
21	Winter OrbArtifact	Artifact	9.8%	1.3
22	Tranquil DomainInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.3
23	Monk RealistCreature — Human Monk Cleric	Creature — Human Monk Cleric	9.8%	1.0
24	Karmic JusticeEnchantment	Enchantment	9.8%	1.3
25	SmotherInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.0
26	Red Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.5
27	Powder KegArtifact	Artifact	9.8%	1.3
28	AnnulInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.8
29	PyroclasmSorcery	Sorcery	9.8%	2.5
30	Back to BasicsEnchantment	Enchantment	7.3%	2.0
31	Zuran OrbArtifact	Artifact	7.3%	1.0
32	Parallax WaveEnchantment	Enchantment	7.3%	2.0
33	Chain of VaporInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.3
34	Exalted AngelCreature — Angel	Creature — Angel	7.3%	2.7
35	GloomEnchantment	Enchantment	7.3%	3.0
36	VendettaInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.0
37	AbeyanceInstant	Instant	7.3%	1.3
38	Gaea's BlessingSorcery	Sorcery	7.3%	2.0
39	Call of the HerdSorcery	Sorcery	7.3%	3.3
40	PlaguebearerCreature — Zombie	Creature — Zombie	7.3%	1.0