Competitive decks with Ardyn, the Usurper | MTG Deck With
Ardyn, the Usurper
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
153622
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
153622
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(34)
4Oblivious Bookworm
3Town Greeter
4Formidable Speaker
3Imodane's Recruiter // Train Troops
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2Jadzi, Steward of Fate // Oracle's Gift
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2Kiora, the Rising Tide
4Superior Spider-Man
4Overlord of the Balemurk
1Terror of the Peaks
1Wistfulness
1Deceit
1Ardyn, the Usurper
4Bringer of the Last Gift
Instants(4)
4Rapid Rescue
Lands(22)
1Botanical Sanctum
4Breeding Pool
4Cavern of Souls
2Forest
3Overgrown Tomb
4Starting Town
2Wastewood Verge
2Watery Grave
Creatures(34)
4Oblivious Bookworm
3Town Greeter
4Formidable Speaker
3Imodane's Recruiter // Train Troops
//
2Jadzi, Steward of Fate // Oracle's Gift
//
2Kiora, the Rising Tide
4Superior Spider-Man
4Overlord of the Balemurk
1Terror of the Peaks
1Wistfulness
1Deceit
1Ardyn, the Usurper
4Bringer of the Last Gift
Instants(4)
4Rapid Rescue
Lands(22)
1Botanical Sanctum
4Breeding Pool
4Cavern of Souls
2Forest
3Overgrown Tomb
4Starting Town
2Wastewood Verge
2Watery Grave
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(8)
3Dragon Sniper
1Seedship Broodtender
2Wistfulness
2Deceit
Sorceries(6)
3Strategic Betrayal
3Vicious Rivalry
Lands(1)
1Swamp
Creatures(8)
3Dragon Sniper
1Seedship Broodtender
2Wistfulness
2Deceit
Sorceries(6)
3Strategic Betrayal
3Vicious Rivalry
Lands(1)
1Swamp
Competitive insights for Ardyn, the Usurper
Overview
Ardyn, the Usurper appears in 96 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans June 2025 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
96
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 11 — 1 deck (2/21/2026)
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed — 34 decks (1/30/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Portland — 4 decks (1/26/2026)
World Championship 31 — 6 decks (12/5/2025)
Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man - Liverpool — 1 deck (11/3/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Ardyn, the Usurper?
Our database currently tracks 96 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Ardyn, the Usurper most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Ardyn, the Usurper?
Top co-played cards include Bitter Triumph (95%) and Superior Spider-Man (84%).
When was Ardyn, the Usurper last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 11 (Feb 21, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span June 2025 through August 2026.
Is Ardyn, the Usurper played in Standard?
Yes — 96 competitive Standard lists include Ardyn, the Usurper (100% 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 August 2026 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 11, Feb 21, 2026
