3Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
2Skyclave Apparition
Instants(2)
2Mana Tithe
Artifacts(2)
2Maul of the Skyclaves
Enchantments(2)
2Rest in Peace
Lands(22)
1Castle Ardenvale
3Faceless Haven
18Snow-Covered Plains
Creatures(32)
3Selfless Savior
4Thraben Inspector
2Containment Priest
2Drannith Magistrate
4Luminarch Aspirant
4Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
4Archon of Emeria
4Elite Spellbinder
3Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
2Skyclave Apparition
Instants(2)
2Mana Tithe
Artifacts(2)
2Maul of the Skyclaves
Enchantments(2)
2Rest in Peace
Lands(22)
1Castle Ardenvale
3Faceless Haven
18Snow-Covered Plains
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(7)
2Apostle of Purifying Light
2Hushbringer
2Skyclave Apparition
1Archon of Absolution
Planeswalkers(2)
2Gideon Blackblade
Instants(1)
1Settle the Wreckage
Enchantments(5)
2Deafening Silence
2Baffling End
1Leyline of Sanctity
Creatures(7)
2Apostle of Purifying Light
2Hushbringer
2Skyclave Apparition
1Archon of Absolution
Planeswalkers(2)
2Gideon Blackblade
Instants(1)
1Settle the Wreckage
Enchantments(5)
2Deafening Silence
2Baffling End
1Leyline of Sanctity
Competitive insights for Archon of Absolution
Overview
Archon of Absolution appears in 106 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 94.3% of lists. Coverage spans October 2020 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
100
94.3%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 5.7%
July Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Standard Decklists — 1 deck (7/3/2021)
July Strixhaven League Weekend – Rivals Standard Decklists — 1 deck (7/3/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists T-Z — 2 decks (6/4/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists P-S — 4 decks (6/4/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Archon of Absolution?
Our database currently tracks 106 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Archon of Absolution most?
Standard is the most common format (94.3% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Archon of Absolution?
Top co-played cards include Giant Killer // Chop Down (79%) and Drannith Magistrate (75%).
When was Archon of Absolution last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Legacy European Championship: Pioneer Decklists (2023 Round 3) (Jun 14, 2023).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span October 2020 through February 2025.
Is Archon of Absolution played in Standard?
Yes — 100 competitive Standard lists include Archon of Absolution (94.3% 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 February 2025 · Last decklist seen: Legacy European Championship: Pioneer Decklists (2023 Round 3), Jun 14, 2023
