Budget Riftbound Decks: Build One Cheap

How to build a competitive Riftbound: League of Legends TCG deck on a budget — and price every card before you buy.

You don't need a huge budget to play Riftbound competitively. Here's how to build a strong deck cheaply — and price it before you buy.

Start from a known list

The quickest budget route is to start from a proven decklist and trim the expensive cards. Paste any published list into the deck builder — it shows a live build cost card by card, so you can see what a deck costs in your region before committing.

Price your deck before you buy

Paste any decklist into the deck pricer and it matches every card to its cheapest live price across stores, then totals it up. Tweak the list, re-price, and watch the cost drop — the fastest way to find the cheapest version of a deck.

Budget-building tips

• Lean on Commons and Uncommons — they do most of the work for a fraction of chase-rare prices.
• Use base printings, not alt-arts — the base card plays identically for far less. RiftCompare labels each printing in the card name so you can pick the cheap base version on the card database.
• Buy singles, not boxes — for a specific list, singles are almost always cheaper.
• Consolidate orders — buying several cards from one store can unlock free shipping and beat splitting an order.
• Price the whole list first — the deck pricer totals a decklist across every store before you commit to buying.

Then find the cheapest cards

Once you've locked a list, search the database for each card and buy from whichever store is cheapest — or read our where to buy Riftbound cards guide for the best option in your region.

Build smart, compare prices, and you'll have a competitive Riftbound deck without overspending.

Once you have a list, Best Basket finds the cheapest combination of stores to buy the whole thing from, postage included — usually not the one that is cheapest card by card.

FAQ

How do I build a cheap Riftbound deck?

The quickest route is to start from a proven decklist and trim the expensive cards out of it, rather than building from scratch. Paste a published list into the deck builder and it shows a live build cost card by card, so you can see what the deck costs before committing.

How much does a Riftbound deck cost to build?

That depends on the list and where you shop, so it is worth pricing rather than guessing. Paste your decklist into the deck pricer and it matches every card to its cheapest live price across stores and totals it up.

Is it cheaper to buy singles or booster boxes for a deck?

If you are chasing a specific list, singles are almost always cheaper than opening boxes. Check the current prices of the cards you actually need on the card database before you decide.

Do I need alt art cards to play Riftbound competitively?

No — the base printing plays identically to the alt-art version and costs far less. RiftCompare labels each printing in the card name, so you can pick the cheap base version when you browse the database.

What rarities should I focus on in a budget Riftbound deck?

Lean on Commons and Uncommons. They do most of the work in a deck for a fraction of what chase rares cost.

Where is the cheapest place to buy a whole Riftbound decklist?

It is usually not the store that is cheapest card by card, once postage is counted. Best Basket works out the cheapest combination of stores to buy the whole list from, postage included.

Source: https://riftcompare.com/guides/budget-riftbound-decks