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Standard meta pre and post Strixhaven

1 requestsStarted 4/27/2026, 2:02:02 AM
Standard meta change before and after Secrets of Strixhaven Day 1?

Let me fetch the Standard format meta changes and find the Secrets of Strixhaven release date first!

Hmm, I don't see a "Secrets of Strixhaven" set in the Standard meta changes list. This set doesn't appear to be tracked in the database for Standard. It's possible the set isn't yet released or isn't tracked under that name. Let me double-check by searching for it in the sets table directly!

🛠️QueryStrixhaven and Secret Lair card sets

Found it! Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS) releases April 24, 2026 — that's in 4 days from today (April 20, 2026). It's not yet in the meta changes list, but I can compare the Standard meta right now (pre-release) vs. after it drops. Let me pull the current meta snapshot and get you the pre-release picture now!

🛠️Get Meta Report

Great data! Here's your pre-release snapshot. Secrets of Strixhaven (SOS) releases April 24 — this is what the meta looks like heading into it:


📚 Standard Meta — Pre Secrets of Strixhaven (Last 30 Days)

#ArchetypePresenceWinrate
1Izzet Prowess17.3%52.0%
2Landfall16.0%51.5%
3Izzet Lessons10.5%51.9%
4Dimir Excruciator8.5%51.1%
5Izzet Spellementals8.0%45.9%
6Bant Cub4.9%48.6%
7Selesnya Cub4.0%49.3%
8Temur Elementals3.4%58.3%
9Azorius Momo2.8%54.1%
10Dimir Midrange2.1%55.4%

Key Takeaways:

  • 🔵🔴 Izzet dominates — Prowess, Lessons, and Spellementals combine for ~36% of the meta
  • 🌊 Landfall is the top non-Izzet threat at 16% presence
  • 🌿 Temur Elementals is the hidden overperformer with a massive 58.3% winrate despite only 3.4% presence
  • Dimir Midrange (55.4% WR) and Azorius Momo (54.1%) are quietly strong
  • Izzet Spellementals (45.9%) and Boros Aggro (45.7%) are underperforming despite their presence

SOS releases April 24 — Izzet Lessons decks in particular are likely to gain from new Strixhaven-flavored spells. Come back after Day 1 and I can run the same report post-release to compare!


Sources: 51 tournaments (Mar 21–Apr 20, 2026) — 78% MTGO, 22% Melee