Competitive decks with Archfiend of the Dross | MTG Deck With
Archfiend of the Dross
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
33624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
33624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(23)
4Llanowar Elves
4Deep-Cavern Bat
4Mosswood Dreadknight // Dread Whispers
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3Glissa Sunslayer
2Preacher of the Schism
2Sentinel of the Nameless City
4Archfiend of the Dross
Instants(9)
2Cut Down
1Anoint with Affliction
4Go for the Throat
2Tear Asunder
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
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Lands(24)
4Blooming Marsh
5Forest
2Llanowar Wastes
2Restless Cottage
1Soulstone Sanctuary
6Swamp
4Wastewood Verge
Creatures(23)
4Llanowar Elves
4Deep-Cavern Bat
4Mosswood Dreadknight // Dread Whispers
//
3Glissa Sunslayer
2Preacher of the Schism
2Sentinel of the Nameless City
4Archfiend of the Dross
Instants(9)
2Cut Down
1Anoint with Affliction
4Go for the Throat
2Tear Asunder
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Lands(24)
4Blooming Marsh
5Forest
2Llanowar Wastes
2Restless Cottage
1Soulstone Sanctuary
6Swamp
4Wastewood Verge
Sideboard(15)
Planeswalkers(3)
1Liliana of the Veil
1Vivien Reid
1Nissa, Ascended Animist
Instants(6)
2Anoint with Affliction
1Bitter Triumph
1The End
2Cease // Desist
//
Sorceries(4)
3Duress
1Gix's Command
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Planeswalkers(3)
1Liliana of the Veil
1Vivien Reid
1Nissa, Ascended Animist
Sorceries(4)
3Duress
1Gix's Command
Instants(6)
2Anoint with Affliction
1Bitter Triumph
1The End
2Cease // Desist
//
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
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
