Gruul Aggro Still Reigns Supreme
Still the King of Standard Despite New Challengers.
Even with explosive new contenders like Izzet Prowess and Esper Pixie making waves, Gruul Aggro stands tall at the top. It’s not just surviving — it’s thriving.
Gruul remains the gold standard of aggression. It doesn’t care about the metagame, flashy combos, or sneaky strategies — it just brings the pain. Whether you’re running Leyline of Resonance or going lean and mean without it, Gruul’s speed and consistency make it a nightmare to deal with.
This deck has long-term dominance written all over it. If you’re jumping into this exciting new Standard format, any of the sixteen featured archetypes can deliver, but you must be prepared for red-based aggro, Domain builds, black midrange threats, and the ever-present combo of Stormchaser’s Talent and This Town Ain’t Big Enough.
And don’t sleep on Cori-Steel Cutters — it’s proving to be one of the breakout stars of the latest set and fits into just about everything.
Standard is hot right now — but Gruul is hotter.
