Premodern staples: Creatures or Instants or Artifacts

133 cards played in at least 2% of the 3352 Premodern decks of the last 120 days, in the main deck or in the sideboard. The most played in the main deck: Swords to Plowshares (38% of decks).

Main deck (108)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	Swords to PlowsharesInstant	Instant	38.3%	3.7
2	CounterspellInstant	Instant	26.7%	3.9
3	ImpulseInstant	Instant	23.2%	2.9
4	GushInstant	Instant	21.6%	3.9
5	FoilInstant	Instant	19.5%	3.6
6	Powder KegArtifact	Artifact	18.4%	1.2
7	OptInstant	Instant	18.2%	3.8
8	Mogg FanaticCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	18.1%	3.9
9	DazeInstant	Instant	16.8%	2.2
10	Chain of VaporInstant	Instant	16.7%	1.5
11	Flash of InsightInstant	Instant	16.3%	1.8
12	NaturalizeInstant	Instant	15.0%	2.0
13	StifleInstant	Instant	14.3%	3.9
14	ThwartInstant	Instant	14.3%	1.3
15	Lightning BoltInstant	Instant	14.1%	4.0
16	Phyrexian DreadnoughtArtifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought	Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought	14.1%	4.0
17	Vision CharmInstant	Instant	14.0%	4.0
18	SmotherInstant	Instant	12.6%	2.3
19	Mox DiamondArtifact	Artifact	12.4%	3.7
20	Cursed ScrollArtifact	Artifact	12.3%	2.2
21	Grim LavamancerCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	11.9%	3.9
22	IncinerateInstant	Instant	11.7%	3.9
23	TerravoreCreature — Lhurgoyf	Creature — Lhurgoyf	11.7%	3.9
24	Argothian EnchantressCreature — Human Druid	Creature — Human Druid	11.6%	4.0
25	PeekInstant	Instant	10.3%	1.1
26	MisdirectionInstant	Instant	10.1%	1.0
27	FireblastInstant	Instant	9.7%	3.9
28	DisenchantInstant	Instant	9.3%	1.7
29	PsychatogCreature — Atog	Creature — Atog	9.2%	2.5
30	Squee, Goblin NabobLegendary Creature — Goblin	Legendary Creature — Goblin	9.0%	1.1
31	Wall of RootsCreature — Plant Wall	Creature — Plant Wall	8.6%	2.8
32	Diabolic EdictInstant	Instant	8.1%	1.9
33	Dark RitualInstant	Instant	8.0%	3.9
34	Mana LeakInstant	Instant	8.0%	2.7
35	Phyrexian FurnaceArtifact	Artifact	7.9%	1.8
36	Birds of ParadiseCreature — Bird	Creature — Bird	7.8%	3.9
37	Fact or FictionInstant	Instant	7.5%	2.4
38	IntuitionInstant	Instant	7.5%	2.9
39	Withered WretchCreature — Zombie Cleric	Creature — Zombie Cleric	7.0%	3.2
40	Jackal PupCreature — Jackal	Creature — Jackal	7.0%	4.0
41	Graveborn MuseCreature — Zombie Spirit	Creature — Zombie Spirit	6.9%	2.0
42	Ravenous RatsCreature — Rat	Creature — Rat	6.7%	3.6
43	Gempalm IncineratorCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	3.4
44	Goblin PiledriverCreature — Goblin Warrior	Creature — Goblin Warrior	6.6%	4.0
45	Goblin MatronCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	4.0
46	Goblin LackeyCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	4.0
47	Exalted AngelCreature — Angel	Creature — Angel	6.6%	2.3
48	Goblin WarchiefCreature — Goblin Warrior	Creature — Goblin Warrior	6.6%	4.0
49	Siege-Gang CommanderCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	3.0
50	Goblin RingleaderCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.5%	4.0
51	Accumulated KnowledgeInstant	Instant	6.4%	4.0
52	Goblin TinkererCreature — Goblin Artificer	Creature — Goblin Artificer	6.4%	1.3
53	Hypnotic SpecterCreature — Specter	Creature — Specter	6.3%	3.9
54	Goblin SharpshooterCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.2%	1.0
55	Frantic SearchInstant	Instant	5.7%	3.1
56	Black ViseArtifact	Artifact	5.7%	3.6
57	Weathered WayfarerCreature — Human Nomad Cleric	Creature — Human Nomad Cleric	5.6%	3.1
58	AbeyanceInstant	Instant	5.6%	2.1
59	Skirk ProspectorCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	5.4%	1.1
60	Nimble MongooseCreature — Mongoose	Creature — Mongoose	4.9%	3.3
61	Akroma, Angel of WrathLegendary Creature — Angel	Legendary Creature — Angel	4.9%	1.4
62	Sphere of ResistanceArtifact	Artifact	4.7%	4.0
63	Hermit DruidCreature — Human Druid	Creature — Human Druid	4.6%	4.0
64	WerebearCreature — Human Bear Druid	Creature — Human Bear Druid	4.6%	2.2
65	Krosan ReclamationInstant	Instant	4.6%	1.0
66	TriskelionArtifact Creature — Construct	Artifact Creature — Construct	4.6%	1.1
67	Wall of BlossomsCreature — Plant Wall	Creature — Plant Wall	4.4%	3.2
68	Deranged HermitCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	4.4%	2.0
69	Phyrexian DevourerArtifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct	Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct	4.3%	1.2
70	Nantuko VigilanteCreature — Insect Druid Mutant	Creature — Insect Druid Mutant	4.3%	1.4
71	MasticoreArtifact Creature — Masticore	Artifact Creature — Masticore	4.3%	1.1
72	Nantuko ShadeCreature — Insect Shade	Creature — Insect Shade	4.2%	2.7
73	Ravenous BalothCreature — Beast	Creature — Beast	4.2%	2.4
74	Fire // IceInstant // Instant	Instant // Instant	4.2%	2.5
75	Elvish Spirit GuideCreature — Elf Spirit	Creature — Elf Spirit	4.2%	1.7
76	Ball LightningCreature — Elemental	Creature — Elemental	4.2%	3.9
77	Tsabo's WebArtifact	Artifact	4.2%	1.9
78	Volrath's ShapeshifterCreature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter	Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter	4.1%	2.0
79	Snuff OutInstant	Instant	4.0%	1.2
80	PalinchronCreature — Illusion	Creature — Illusion	3.9%	1.0
81	Karmic GuideCreature — Angel Spirit	Creature — Angel Spirit	3.8%	1.0
82	AnnulInstant	Instant	3.8%	1.5
83	Battlefield ScroungerCreature — Centaur	Creature — Centaur	3.7%	1.0
84	ProhibitInstant	Instant	3.7%	1.3
85	Enlightened TutorInstant	Instant	3.6%	1.2
86	Wild MongrelCreature — Dog	Creature — Dog	3.6%	3.6
87	Goblin GoonCreature — Goblin Mutant	Creature — Goblin Mutant	3.3%	1.4
88	Quirion DryadCreature — Dryad	Creature — Dryad	3.1%	3.9
89	Brain FreezeInstant	Instant	3.0%	2.2
90	Meddling MageCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	3.0%	3.6
91	Price of ProgressInstant	Instant	3.0%	1.9
92	Llanowar ElvesCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	2.9%	2.9
93	Lotus PetalArtifact	Artifact	2.8%	3.9
94	Quirion RangerCreature — Elf Ranger	Creature — Elf Ranger	2.8%	2.4
95	Basking RootwallaCreature — Lizard	Creature — Lizard	2.7%	3.5
96	Shallow GraveInstant	Instant	2.7%	2.2
97	Krosan TuskerCreature — Boar Beast	Creature — Boar Beast	2.6%	2.6
98	Lava DartInstant	Instant	2.6%	2.7
99	AngerCreature — Incarnation	Creature — Incarnation	2.6%	1.0
100	GenesisCreature — Incarnation	Creature — Incarnation	2.6%	1.2
101	Fyndhorn ElvesCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	2.5%	2.9
102	Skeletal ScryingInstant	Instant	2.3%	2.1
103	PlaguebearerCreature — Zombie	Creature — Zombie	2.3%	1.2
104	Wirewood SymbioteCreature — Insect	Creature — Insect	2.2%	3.4
105	Multani's AcolyteCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	2.1%	3.5
106	Arrogant WurmCreature — Wurm	Creature — Wurm	2.1%	3.2
107	Priest of TitaniaCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	2.0%	2.6
108	Anurid BrushhopperCreature — Frog Beast	Creature — Frog Beast	2.0%	1.2

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Sideboard (45)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	Tormod's CryptArtifact	Artifact	43.1%	2.1
2	HydroblastInstant	Instant	25.7%	2.3
3	NaturalizeInstant	Instant	25.6%	2.0
4	AnnulInstant	Instant	24.8%	2.6
5	Blue Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	22.0%	2.3
6	Red Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	20.0%	2.3
7	Tsabo's WebArtifact	Artifact	19.9%	1.7
8	PyroblastInstant	Instant	18.2%	2.4
9	Ray of RevelationInstant	Instant	16.6%	1.4
10	Xantid SwarmCreature — Insect	Creature — Insect	16.5%	2.8
11	Brain FreezeInstant	Instant	15.0%	1.9
12	OverloadInstant	Instant	14.9%	2.8
13	Tranquil DomainInstant	Instant	13.9%	2.1
14	Chain of VaporInstant	Instant	11.5%	1.2
15	Meddling MageCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	10.5%	3.7
16	Mogg SalvageInstant	Instant	9.7%	2.5
17	Swords to PlowsharesInstant	Instant	9.3%	1.3
18	Cursed TotemArtifact	Artifact	8.5%	1.5
19	Exalted AngelCreature — Angel	Creature — Angel	7.8%	2.3
20	Powder KegArtifact	Artifact	7.7%	1.5
21	Zuran OrbArtifact	Artifact	6.8%	1.3
22	PyrokinesisInstant	Instant	6.7%	2.8
23	Phyrexian FurnaceArtifact	Artifact	6.6%	1.4
24	AbeyanceInstant	Instant	6.3%	1.5
25	Enlightened TutorInstant	Instant	5.8%	1.1
26	Uktabi OrangutanCreature — Ape	Creature — Ape	5.4%	1.0
27	Price of ProgressInstant	Instant	4.9%	2.3
28	Defense GridArtifact	Artifact	4.4%	3.0
29	DisenchantInstant	Instant	4.3%	1.4
30	Monk RealistCreature — Human Monk Cleric	Creature — Human Monk Cleric	4.2%	1.0
31	SmotherInstant	Instant	4.1%	1.6
32	Cursed ScrollArtifact	Artifact	4.0%	1.1
33	Ravenous BalothCreature — Beast	Creature — Beast	4.0%	1.7
34	Ghitu SlingerCreature — Human Nomad	Creature — Human Nomad	3.9%	1.0
35	Diabolic EdictInstant	Instant	3.8%	1.5
36	Teferi's ResponseInstant	Instant	3.8%	1.8
37	Flaring PainInstant	Instant	3.5%	1.7
38	GlowriderCreature — Human Cleric	Creature — Human Cleric	3.3%	2.8
39	CrumbleInstant	Instant	3.2%	1.6
40	ReprisalInstant	Instant	3.2%	1.2
41	Caller of the ClawCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	2.9%	1.1
42	MasticoreArtifact Creature — Masticore	Artifact Creature — Masticore	2.7%	1.0
43	Spinning DarknessInstant	Instant	2.6%	1.4
44	Goblin GoonCreature — Goblin Mutant	Creature — Goblin Mutant	2.5%	1.1
45	VendettaInstant	Instant	2.1%	1.2

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