Tier history — top archetypes
The 8 biggest archetypes by meta share, on one axis. Each line is the score its tier is computed from, so a ban or a set release shows up as the whole field rearranging.
The Y axis is the score each archetype's tier is computed from: for measured points a 60/40 blend of MTGGoldfish meta share and TopDeck top-8 appearances, for reconstructed ones the meta share our classifier derives from standings. Dashed horizontal lines mark the tier thresholds.
Every point here is reconstructed from historical standings (issue #214) rather than measured at the time — this format has no recorded tier history yet. The scores are shares of our classifier's archetypes, so they will not line up with the meta-share figures on the cards below, which come from MTGGoldfish's curated list.
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Deck costs estimate an average list at each card's cheapest printing across all printings, promos and reprints included.
S
S-Tier
Top cEDH meta (≥5% meta share) (11 archetypes)
S
Scion of the Ur-Dragon
0.2%of meta
~$9,598
S
Arcum Dagsson
0.2%of meta
~$7,720 · 1 unpriced
S
Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
0.2%of meta
~$3,923
S
Dack Fayden, Helping Hand
0.2%of meta
~$8,939
S
Chatterfang, Squirrel General
0.1%of meta
~$4,852
S
Dihada, Binder of Wills
0.1%of meta
~$6,016 · 2 unpriced
S
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
0.1%of meta
~$5,331
S
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tana, the Bloodsower
0.1%of meta
~$6,533 · 1 unpriced
S
Yisan, the Wanderer Bard
0.1%of meta
~$3,504
S
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Tymna the Weaver
0.1%of meta
~$7,055
S
Akiri, Line-Slinger / Thrasios, Triton Hero
0.1%of meta
~$9,834 · 1 unpriced
A
A-Tier
Strong competitive (2-5% meta share) (29 archetypes)
A
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus / Tymna the Weaver
2.6%of meta
~$9,476 · 1 unpriced
A
Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy
2.5%of meta
~$5,629
A
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
0.7%of meta
~$3,156
A
Crystal, Inhuman Princess
0.7%of meta
~$7,420
A
Nick Fury, Agent of S.H.I.E.L.D.
0.7%of meta
~$9,774
A
Kefka, Court Mage // Kefka, Ruler of Ruin
0.4%of meta
~$7,672 · 1 unpriced
A
Rocco, Cabaretti Caterer
0.3%of meta
~$6,472 · 1 unpriced
A
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
0.2%of meta
~$10,177 · 1 unpriced
A
Inalla, Archmage Ritualist
0.2%of meta
~$7,513
A
Derevi, Empyrial Tactician
0.1%of meta
~$6,593
A
Prismari, the Inspiration
0.1%of meta
~$5,786 · 1 unpriced
A
Zhulodok, Void Gorger
0.1%of meta
~$8,598
A
Jhoira, Ageless Innovator
0.1%of meta
~$5,307
A
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools / Thrasios, Triton Hero
0.1%of meta
~$8,897
A
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist / Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
0.1%of meta
~$9,700
A
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Tymna the Weaver
0.1%of meta
~$6,447
A
Oswald Fiddlebender
0.1%of meta
~$8,492
A
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
0.1%of meta
~$7,652
A
Tatyova, Benthic Druid
0.1%of meta
~$3,949 · 1 unpriced
A
Halana, Kessig Ranger / Tymna the Weaver
0.1%of meta
~$6,440
A
Dargo, the Shipwrecker / Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
0.1%of meta
~$7,196 · 1 unpriced
A
Xyris, the Writhing Storm
0.1%of meta
~$11,732
A
Godo, Bandit Warlord
0.1%of meta
~$7,068 · 1 unpriced
A
Sami, Wildcat Captain
0.1%of meta
~$7,794
A
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity
0.1%of meta
~$7,319 · 1 unpriced
A
Ashling, Flame Dancer
0.1%of meta
~$3,331 · 1 unpriced
A
Esika, God of the Tree // The Prismatic Bridge
0.1%of meta
~$9,995
A
Gyruda, Doom of Depths
0.1%of meta
~$5,475
A
Clan Crafter / Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
0.1%of meta
~$5,102
B
B-Tier
Viable competitive (1-2% meta share) (48 archetypes)
B
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Thrasios, Triton Hero
1.8%of meta
~$9,465 · 1 unpriced
B
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
1.6%of meta
~$10,157 · 4 unpriced
B
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
1.6%of meta
~$11,967
B
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Tymna the Weaver
1.1%of meta
~$9,509 · 1 unpriced
B
Vivi Ornitier
0.8%of meta
~$5,924 · 2 unpriced
B
Ral, Monsoon Mage // Ral, Leyline Prodigy
0.7%of meta
~$10,210 · 1 unpriced
B
Tayam, Luminous Enigma
0.6%of meta
~$6,063
B
Dargo, the Shipwrecker / Tymna the Weaver
0.6%of meta
~$6,249 · 1 unpriced
B
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
0.6%of meta
~$7,760
B
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
0.5%of meta
~$7,102
B
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
0.4%of meta
~$6,790 · 1 unpriced
B
Rowan, Scion of War
0.3%of meta
~$3,144 · 1 unpriced
B
Aang, at the Crossroads // Aang, Destined Savior
0.1%of meta
~$5,985
B
Atraxa, Grand Unifier
0.1%of meta
~$8,057
B
Gwenom, Remorseless
0.1%of meta
~$4,804
B
Super-Skrull
0.1%of meta
~$9,812 · 1 unpriced
B
Leonardo, the Balance / Michelangelo, the Heart
0.1%of meta
~$8,863 · 1 unpriced
B
Rakdos, the Muscle
0.1%of meta
~$3,868 · 1 unpriced
B
Stella Lee, Wild Card
0.1%of meta
~$5,532
B
Norman Osborn // Green Goblin
0.1%of meta
~$7,665
B
Baylen, the Haymaker
0.1%of meta
~$5,041
B
Najeela, the Blade-Blossom
0.1%of meta
~$9,861 · 2 unpriced
B
Avatar Aang // Aang, Master of Elements
0.1%of meta
~$9,097 · 1 unpriced
B
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn // Heliod, the Warped Eclipse
0.1%of meta
~$11,246
B
Selvala, Explorer Returned
0.1%of meta
~$3,897 · 1 unpriced
B
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
0.1%of meta
~$4,620 · 1 unpriced
B
The Master of Keys
0.1%of meta
~$7,195 · 1 unpriced
B
Cazur, Ruthless Stalker / Ukkima, Stalking Shadow
0.1%of meta
~$7,052
B
Elsha of the Infinite
0.1%of meta
~$11,858
B
Francisco, Fowl Marauder / Thrasios, Triton Hero
0.1%of meta
~$9,419
B
Kykar, Wind's Fury
0.1%of meta
~$5,391 · 1 unpriced
B
Silas Renn, Seeker Adept / Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
0.1%of meta
~$9,921
B
Kodama of the East Tree / Tymna the Weaver
0.1%of meta
~$5,955
B
Dina, Soul Steeper
0.1%of meta
~$4,726
B
Jeska, Thrice Reborn / Tymna the Weaver
0.1%of meta
~$6,240
B
Krark, the Thumbless / Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
0.1%of meta
~$8,151
B
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
0.1%of meta
~$3,227
B
Breya, Etherium Shaper
0.0%of meta
~$8,675
B
Tameshi, Reality Architect
0.0%of meta
~$6,249
B
Eladamri, Korvecdal
0.0%of meta
~$2,480
B
Marath, Will of the Wild
0.0%of meta
~$6,159 · 1 unpriced
B
Iron Man, Titan of Innovation
0.0%of meta
~$8,166
B
K-9, Mark I / The Fourteenth Doctor
0.0%of meta
~$9,245
B
Ezio Auditore da Firenze
0.0%of meta
~$8,576 · 3 unpriced
B
Tiamat
0.0%of meta
~$8,470 · 1 unpriced
B
Francisco, Fowl Marauder / Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
0.0%of meta
~$6,822
B
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
0.0%of meta
~$2,608
B
Nissa, Resurgent Animist
0.0%of meta
~$4,879
C
C-Tier
Fringe competitive (<1% meta share) (101 archetypes)
C
Etali, Primal Conqueror // Etali, Primal Sickness
0.6%of meta
~$6,562 · 1 unpriced
C
Ob Nixilis, Captive Kingpin
0.5%of meta
~$5,577 · 1 unpriced
C
Winota, Joiner of Forces
0.4%of meta
~$3,008
C
Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
0.3%of meta
~$7,669
C
Brigid, Clachan's Heart // Brigid, Doun's Mind
0.3%of meta
~$3,668
C
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0.3%of meta
~$5,223 · 1 unpriced
C
Marneus Calgar
0.3%of meta
~$8,829 · 1 unpriced
C
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator / Vial Smasher the Fierce
0.3%of meta
~$8,312
C
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
0.2%of meta
~$4,705
C
Terra, Magical Adept // Esper Terra
0.2%of meta
~$10,116
C
Yuriko, the Tiger's Shadow
0.2%of meta
~$3,395 · 1 unpriced
C
Glarb, Calamity's Augur
0.2%of meta
~$6,219
C
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
0.2%of meta
~$6,070 · 1 unpriced
C
Urza, Lord High Artificer
0.2%of meta
~$5,717
C
Thrasios, Triton Hero / Vial Smasher the Fierce
0.2%of meta
~$9,249
C
The Cabbage Merchant
0.2%of meta
~$5,317
C
The Wandering Minstrel
0.1%of meta
~$7,881
C
King T'Challa // Black Panther, Hope Enduring
0.1%of meta
~$5,260
C
The Gitrog Monster
0.1%of meta
~$8,157
C
Kenrith, the Returned King
0.1%of meta
~$10,191 · 2 unpriced
C
Y'shtola, Night's Blessed
0.1%of meta
~$4,299
C
Krark, the Thumbless / Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
0.1%of meta
~$4,645 · 1 unpriced
C
Killian, Decisive Mentor
0.1%of meta
~$112
C
Etali, Primal Conqueror
0.1%of meta
~$5,316
C
Korvold, Fae-Cursed King
0.1%of meta
~$6,832
C
Helga, Skittish Seer
0.1%of meta
~$5,323
C
Auntie Ool, Cursewretch
0.1%of meta
~$1,640
C
Leonardo, the Balance
0.1%of meta
~$79 · 1 unpriced
C
Vraska, Soul of Stone
0.1%of meta
~$6,203
C
Zur the Enchanter
0.1%of meta
~$6,089
C
Teval, the Balanced Scale
0.1%of meta
~$590
C
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh / Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
0.1%of meta
~$6,527
C
Lady Octopus, Inspired Inventor
0.1%of meta
~$5,985
C
Rootha, Mastering the Moment
0.1%of meta
~$114
C
Dina, Essence Brewer
0.1%of meta
~$204
C
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
0.1%of meta
~$1,880
C
Tidus, Yuna's Guardian
0.1%of meta
~$183 · 1 unpriced
C
Kodama of the East Tree / Thrasios, Triton Hero
0.1%of meta
~$8,350
C
Pantlaza, Sun-Favored
0.1%of meta
~$1,153 · 1 unpriced
C
Captain Sisay
0.1%of meta
~$5,626
C
Sythis, Harvest's Hand
0.1%of meta
~$4,820
C
Ureni of the Unwritten
0.1%of meta
~$850 · 1 unpriced
C
Plagon, Lord of the Beach
0.1%of meta
~$4,308
C
The Wise Mothman
0.1%of meta
~$3,585
C
Maralen, Fae Ascendant
0.1%of meta
~$6,469
C
Kefka, Court Mage
0.1%of meta
~$7,612
C
Krark, the Thumbless / Thrasios, Triton Hero
0.1%of meta
~$7,332
C
Jace, Multiverse Architect
0.1%of meta
~$1,948 · 1 unpriced
C
Edgar Markov
0.1%of meta
~$1,843 · 1 unpriced
C
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
0.1%of meta
~$4,520
C
Tana, the Bloodsower / Tymna the Weaver
0.1%of meta
~$7,538 · 1 unpriced
C
Talion, the Kindly Lord
0.1%of meta
~$5,918
C
Ashling, the Limitless
0.1%of meta
~$3,539
C
Narset, Enlightened Master
0.1%of meta
~$6,677
C
Toph, the First Metalbender
0.1%of meta
~$8,370 · 1 unpriced
C
Bruce Banner // The Incredible Hulk
0.1%of meta
~$7,538
C
Hearthhull, the Worldseed
0.1%of meta
~$874 · 1 unpriced
C
Zurgo Stormrender
0.1%of meta
~$601
C
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
0.1%of meta
~$372
C
Valgavoth, Harrower of Souls
0.1%of meta
~$505
C
Satya, Aetherflux Genius
0.1%of meta
~$1,185
C
Noctis, Prince of Lucis
0.1%of meta
~$7,676
C
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
0.1%of meta
~$6,660
C
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
0.1%of meta
~$3,402
C
Zimone, Infinite Analyst
0.1%of meta
~$140
C
Grenzo, Dungeon Warden
0.1%of meta
~$3,811 · 2 unpriced
C
Animar, Soul of Elements
0.1%of meta
~$5,851 · 1 unpriced
C
Celes, Rune Knight
0.1%of meta
~$5,214
C
Hapatra, Vizier of Poisons
0.1%of meta
~$4,909
C
Terra, Herald of Hope
0.1%of meta
~$394
C
Krenko, Mob Boss
0.1%of meta
~$1,494 · 1 unpriced
C
Tasigur, the Golden Fang
0.1%of meta
~$6,515
C
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
0.1%of meta
~$4,831
C
Witherbloom, the Balancer
0.1%of meta
~$4,551
C
Kess, Dissident Mage
0.1%of meta
~$6,990
C
Doctor Doom, King of Latveria
0.0%of meta
~$1,550
C
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
0.0%of meta
~$4,761 · 1 unpriced
C
Francisco, Fowl Marauder / Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
0.0%of meta
~$3,877
C
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0.0%of meta
~$5,867
C
Ellivere of the Wild Court
0.0%of meta
~$3,449
C
Quintorius, History Chaser
0.0%of meta
~$237
C
Kaalia of the Vast
0.0%of meta
~$5,292
C
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
0.0%of meta
~$438
C
Fire Lord Azula
0.0%of meta
~$6,023 · 1 unpriced
C
Slicer, Hired Muscle // Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist
0.0%of meta
~$7,121
C
Frodo, Adventurous Hobbit / Sam, Loyal Attendant
0.0%of meta
~$3,371
C
Muxus, Goblin Grandee
0.0%of meta
~$3,567 · 1 unpriced
C
Flubs, the Fool
0.0%of meta
~$6,836
C
Ms. Bumbleflower
0.0%of meta
~$2,815 · 1 unpriced
C
T'Challa, the Black Panther
0.0%of meta
~$142 · 1 unpriced
C
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces / Tymna the Weaver
0.0%of meta
~$6,683
C
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
0.0%of meta
~$616
C
Jin Sakai, Ghost of Tsushima
0.0%of meta
~$4,330
C
Zada, Hedron Grinder
0.0%of meta
~$1,638 · 1 unpriced
C
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker / Krark, the Thumbless
0.0%of meta
~$6,565
C
Hakbal of the Surging Soul
0.0%of meta
~$434
C
Shalai and Hallar
0.0%of meta
~$4,234
C
The Queen of Dale
0.0%of meta
~$2,462
C
Captain America, Team Leader
0.0%of meta
~$205
C
The Unbeatable Squirrel Girl
0.0%of meta
~$4,792
C
The Great Goblin
0.0%of meta
~$2,330