4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Lands(25)
4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blazemire Verge
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
4Mutavault
4Swamp
1Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Creatures(12)
2Blade of the Oni
4Bloodtithe Harvester
4Fear of Missing Out
2Archfiend of the Dross
Enchantments(8)
4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Instants(8)
4Fatal Push
2Torch the Tower
2Go for the Throat
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
4Thoughtseize
Lands(25)
4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blazemire Verge
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
4Mutavault
4Swamp
1Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(3)
2Unstoppable Slasher
1Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Instants(6)
1Redcap Melee
1Torch the Tower
1Anoint with Affliction
1Bitter Triumph
2Long Goodbye
Sorceries(3)
1Duress
2Invoke Despair
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Enchantments(1)
1Hidetsugu Consumes All // Vessel of the All-Consuming
Creatures(3)
2Unstoppable Slasher
1Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Sorceries(3)
1Duress
2Invoke Despair
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Instants(6)
1Redcap Melee
1Torch the Tower
1Anoint with Affliction
1Bitter Triumph
2Long Goodbye
Enchantments(1)
1Hidetsugu Consumes All // Vessel of the All-Consuming
Competitive insights for Archfiend of the Dross
Overview
Archfiend of the Dross appears in 207 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 77.8% of lists. Coverage spans March 2023 to July 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
161
77.8%
31
15%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 7.2%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 2 decks (6/20/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Hartford — 2 decks (5/19/2025)
MIT Championship Finals: Taipei City — 1 deck (5/19/2025)
SEA Championship Final: Kuala Lumpur — 2 decks (5/5/2025)
City Class Showdown: São Paulo — 2 decks (5/5/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Archfiend of the Dross?
Our database currently tracks 207 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Archfiend of the Dross most?
Standard leads (77.8%), followed by Pioneer (15%).
What cards pair with Archfiend of the Dross?
Top co-played cards include Duress (93%) and Go for the Throat (83%).
When was Archfiend of the Dross last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY (Jun 20, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span March 2023 through July 2025.
Is Archfiend of the Dross played in Standard?
Yes — 161 competitive Standard lists include Archfiend of the Dross (77.8% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through July 2025 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY, Jun 20, 2025
