The release of Tarkir: Dragonstorm set has assured us that Dragons are really back in the Standard format metagame. The Dragons deck in Standard is built around powerful flying creatures that hit hard and take over games once they hit the board. It typically uses early ramp or support spells to accelerate its mana, letting it play high-cost threats ahead of schedule. Other versions use board control and counterspells, which I will share a deck tech for in a bit.

These dragons aren’t just big—they often bring added value, like damaging opponents or controlling the board as they enter. The deck leans toward a midrange-to-big strategy, blending control, creature removal, and finishers into a streamlined game plan that punishes slow starts and rewards patience. The Omen mechanic made the strategy lean to a sustainable late-game.

What makes the Dragons archetype stand out is its ability to snowball an advantage. Once a dragon sticks, every turn can swing momentum further in your favor, with more dragons or synergistic effects piling on pressure. Though it might not be as fast as aggro, it carves out a strong space in the meta by threatening huge swings and dominating the air. For players who enjoy bold plays, game-ending creatures, and are particularly familiar with the old Tarkir set with the Dragonlords, the new version of Spirit Dragons in Tarkir: Dragonstorm offers both spectacle and strength.

Check out below a Standard deck tech for a Dimir Dragons control deck build.