Premodern staples: Creatures or Instants

121 cards played in at least 2% of the 3467 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 (100)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	Swords to PlowsharesInstant	Instant	38.3%	3.7
2	CounterspellInstant	Instant	26.2%	3.9
3	ImpulseInstant	Instant	22.8%	2.9
4	GushInstant	Instant	21.2%	3.9
5	FoilInstant	Instant	19.1%	3.6
6	Mogg FanaticCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	18.1%	3.9
7	OptInstant	Instant	17.9%	3.8
8	DazeInstant	Instant	16.5%	2.2
9	Chain of VaporInstant	Instant	16.4%	1.5
10	Flash of InsightInstant	Instant	16.0%	1.8
11	NaturalizeInstant	Instant	14.9%	2.0
12	Lightning BoltInstant	Instant	14.1%	4.0
13	StifleInstant	Instant	14.0%	3.9
14	ThwartInstant	Instant	14.0%	1.3
15	Phyrexian DreadnoughtArtifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought	Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Dreadnought	13.8%	4.0
16	Vision CharmInstant	Instant	13.7%	4.0
17	SmotherInstant	Instant	12.5%	2.3
18	Grim LavamancerCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	11.9%	3.9
19	TerravoreCreature — Lhurgoyf	Creature — Lhurgoyf	11.8%	3.9
20	IncinerateInstant	Instant	11.7%	3.9
21	Argothian EnchantressCreature — Human Druid	Creature — Human Druid	11.7%	4.0
22	PeekInstant	Instant	10.1%	1.1
23	MisdirectionInstant	Instant	10.0%	1.0
24	FireblastInstant	Instant	9.7%	3.9
25	DisenchantInstant	Instant	9.3%	1.7
26	PsychatogCreature — Atog	Creature — Atog	9.3%	2.4
27	Squee, Goblin NabobLegendary Creature — Goblin	Legendary Creature — Goblin	9.2%	1.1
28	Wall of RootsCreature — Plant Wall	Creature — Plant Wall	8.8%	2.8
29	Mana LeakInstant	Instant	8.0%	2.7
30	Diabolic EdictInstant	Instant	8.0%	1.9
31	Dark RitualInstant	Instant	8.0%	3.9
32	Birds of ParadiseCreature — Bird	Creature — Bird	8.0%	3.9
33	IntuitionInstant	Instant	7.5%	2.9
34	Fact or FictionInstant	Instant	7.5%	2.4
35	Jackal PupCreature — Jackal	Creature — Jackal	7.0%	4.0
36	Withered WretchCreature — Zombie Cleric	Creature — Zombie Cleric	6.9%	3.2
37	Graveborn MuseCreature — Zombie Spirit	Creature — Zombie Spirit	6.8%	2.0
38	Gempalm IncineratorCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	3.4
39	Goblin PiledriverCreature — Goblin Warrior	Creature — Goblin Warrior	6.6%	4.0
40	Goblin LackeyCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	4.0
41	Goblin WarchiefCreature — Goblin Warrior	Creature — Goblin Warrior	6.6%	4.0
42	Siege-Gang CommanderCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	3.0
43	Ravenous RatsCreature — Rat	Creature — Rat	6.6%	3.6
44	Goblin RingleaderCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.6%	4.0
45	Goblin MatronCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.5%	4.0
46	Exalted AngelCreature — Angel	Creature — Angel	6.5%	2.3
47	Goblin TinkererCreature — Goblin Artificer	Creature — Goblin Artificer	6.4%	1.3
48	Accumulated KnowledgeInstant	Instant	6.3%	4.0
49	Hypnotic SpecterCreature — Specter	Creature — Specter	6.2%	3.9
50	Goblin SharpshooterCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	6.2%	1.0
51	Frantic SearchInstant	Instant	5.9%	3.1
52	Weathered WayfarerCreature — Human Nomad Cleric	Creature — Human Nomad Cleric	5.8%	3.1
53	AbeyanceInstant	Instant	5.7%	2.1
54	Skirk ProspectorCreature — Goblin	Creature — Goblin	5.5%	1.1
55	Akroma, Angel of WrathLegendary Creature — Angel	Legendary Creature — Angel	5.1%	1.4
56	Nimble MongooseCreature — Mongoose	Creature — Mongoose	5.0%	3.3
57	Hermit DruidCreature — Human Druid	Creature — Human Druid	4.8%	4.0
58	WerebearCreature — Human Bear Druid	Creature — Human Bear Druid	4.8%	2.3
59	Krosan ReclamationInstant	Instant	4.8%	1.0
60	TriskelionArtifact Creature — Construct	Artifact Creature — Construct	4.8%	1.1
61	Phyrexian DevourerArtifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct	Artifact Creature — Phyrexian Construct	4.5%	1.2
62	Wall of BlossomsCreature — Plant Wall	Creature — Plant Wall	4.4%	3.2
63	Elvish Spirit GuideCreature — Elf Spirit	Creature — Elf Spirit	4.4%	1.7
64	Nantuko VigilanteCreature — Insect Druid Mutant	Creature — Insect Druid Mutant	4.3%	1.4
65	Deranged HermitCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	4.3%	2.0
66	Volrath's ShapeshifterCreature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter	Creature — Phyrexian Shapeshifter	4.2%	2.0
67	MasticoreArtifact Creature — Masticore	Artifact Creature — Masticore	4.2%	1.1
68	Ravenous BalothCreature — Beast	Creature — Beast	4.2%	2.4
69	Nantuko ShadeCreature — Insect Shade	Creature — Insect Shade	4.2%	2.7
70	Ball LightningCreature — Elemental	Creature — Elemental	4.1%	3.9
71	Fire // IceInstant // Instant	Instant // Instant	4.1%	2.5
72	PalinchronCreature — Illusion	Creature — Illusion	4.1%	1.0
73	Karmic GuideCreature — Angel Spirit	Creature — Angel Spirit	4.0%	1.0
74	Snuff OutInstant	Instant	3.9%	1.2
75	Battlefield ScroungerCreature — Centaur	Creature — Centaur	3.9%	1.0
76	AnnulInstant	Instant	3.7%	1.5
77	ProhibitInstant	Instant	3.7%	1.3
78	Wild MongrelCreature — Dog	Creature — Dog	3.6%	3.6
79	Enlightened TutorInstant	Instant	3.5%	1.2
80	Goblin GoonCreature — Goblin Mutant	Creature — Goblin Mutant	3.4%	1.4
81	Brain FreezeInstant	Instant	3.0%	2.2
82	Quirion DryadCreature — Dryad	Creature — Dryad	3.0%	3.9
83	Meddling MageCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	2.9%	3.6
84	Llanowar ElvesCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	2.9%	3.0
85	Price of ProgressInstant	Instant	2.9%	1.9
86	Quirion RangerCreature — Elf Ranger	Creature — Elf Ranger	2.9%	2.3
87	Shallow GraveInstant	Instant	2.8%	2.2
88	Basking RootwallaCreature — Lizard	Creature — Lizard	2.7%	3.5
89	Krosan TuskerCreature — Boar Beast	Creature — Boar Beast	2.7%	2.6
90	AngerCreature — Incarnation	Creature — Incarnation	2.7%	1.0
91	Fyndhorn ElvesCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	2.6%	2.9
92	GenesisCreature — Incarnation	Creature — Incarnation	2.6%	1.2
93	Lava DartInstant	Instant	2.6%	2.7
94	Skeletal ScryingInstant	Instant	2.3%	2.1
95	PlaguebearerCreature — Zombie	Creature — Zombie	2.3%	1.2
96	Wirewood SymbioteCreature — Insect	Creature — Insect	2.2%	3.4
97	Multani's AcolyteCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	2.1%	3.5
98	Arrogant WurmCreature — Wurm	Creature — Wurm	2.1%	3.2
99	Priest of TitaniaCreature — Elf Druid	Creature — Elf Druid	2.0%	2.6
100	Anurid BrushhopperCreature — Frog Beast	Creature — Frog Beast	2.0%	1.2

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Sideboard (37)

#	Card	Type	% of decks	Avg. copies
1	NaturalizeInstant	Instant	25.7%	2.0
2	HydroblastInstant	Instant	25.4%	2.3
3	AnnulInstant	Instant	24.4%	2.6
4	Blue Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	21.8%	2.3
5	Red Elemental BlastInstant	Instant	20.0%	2.3
6	PyroblastInstant	Instant	18.5%	2.4
7	Ray of RevelationInstant	Instant	16.8%	1.3
8	Xantid SwarmCreature — Insect	Creature — Insect	16.8%	2.8
9	OverloadInstant	Instant	15.0%	2.9
10	Brain FreezeInstant	Instant	14.7%	1.9
11	Tranquil DomainInstant	Instant	13.7%	2.0
12	Chain of VaporInstant	Instant	11.3%	1.2
13	Meddling MageCreature — Human Wizard	Creature — Human Wizard	10.5%	3.7
14	Mogg SalvageInstant	Instant	9.8%	2.5
15	Swords to PlowsharesInstant	Instant	9.6%	1.3
16	Exalted AngelCreature — Angel	Creature — Angel	7.8%	2.3
17	PyrokinesisInstant	Instant	6.7%	2.8
18	AbeyanceInstant	Instant	6.4%	1.5
19	Enlightened TutorInstant	Instant	6.0%	1.1
20	Uktabi OrangutanCreature — Ape	Creature — Ape	5.5%	1.0
21	Price of ProgressInstant	Instant	4.8%	2.3
22	Monk RealistCreature — Human Monk Cleric	Creature — Human Monk Cleric	4.4%	1.0
23	DisenchantInstant	Instant	4.2%	1.4
24	Ghitu SlingerCreature — Human Nomad	Creature — Human Nomad	4.1%	1.0
25	SmotherInstant	Instant	4.0%	1.6
26	Ravenous BalothCreature — Beast	Creature — Beast	4.0%	1.8
27	Teferi's ResponseInstant	Instant	3.8%	1.8
28	Diabolic EdictInstant	Instant	3.7%	1.5
29	Flaring PainInstant	Instant	3.4%	1.6
30	GlowriderCreature — Human Cleric	Creature — Human Cleric	3.3%	2.8
31	ReprisalInstant	Instant	3.3%	1.2
32	CrumbleInstant	Instant	3.2%	1.6
33	Caller of the ClawCreature — Elf	Creature — Elf	2.9%	1.1
34	MasticoreArtifact Creature — Masticore	Artifact Creature — Masticore	2.7%	1.0
35	Goblin GoonCreature — Goblin Mutant	Creature — Goblin Mutant	2.7%	1.2
36	Spinning DarknessInstant	Instant	2.6%	1.4
37	VendettaInstant	Instant	2.0%	1.3

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