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Jeskai Control Standard Last Month Dominant Cards

1 requestsStarted 4/27/2026, 10:10:21 PM
In Standard, in the last month, what is the control archetype in Standard? Which cards are dominant?

The main control archetype is Jeskai Control (3.12% presence). Let me get its card breakdown now.

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Here is a full breakdown of the control landscape in Standard over the last 30 days.

The primary control archetype is Jeskai Control (White-Blue-Red), sitting at 3.12% meta presence across 27 entries and 15 tournaments. It posts a 47.41% winrate, which is slightly below breakeven, suggesting it is a real but underperforming choice in an aggro-heavy meta dominated by Izzet Prowess (17.54%) and Landfall (13.93%).

The mainboard is built around a classic draw-go shell. The near-universal staples (80%+ presence) are:

  • Get Lost (88%, ~2.8 copies) - versatile removal
  • Lightning Helix (83%, ~3.5 copies) - efficient removal with lifegain
  • Consult the Star Charts (83%, ~4 copies) - card selection/draw
  • Stock Up (81%, ~3.5 copies) - card advantage
  • No More Lies (76%, ~3.5 copies) - counterspell
  • Jeskai Revelation (79%, ~3.2 copies) - namesake card draw/win condition
  • Day of Judgment (74%, ~1.8 copies) - board wipe
  • Three Steps Ahead (62%) and Seam Rip (64%) round out the interaction suite
  • Resonating Lute (52%) appears as a recurring threat or utility piece

The sideboard is anchored by Disdainful Stroke (86%), Rest in Peace (76%), and Annul/Negate for permission, with Pyroclasm and Fire Magic for sweeping aggro, and High Noon for graveyard or enchantment hate.

Sources: Data from 22 tournaments (82% MTGO, 18% Melee).