Competitive decks with Ardyn, the Usurper | MTG Deck With
Ardyn, the Usurper
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
204424
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
204424
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(32)
4Bloom Tender
3Oblivious Bookworm
4Formidable Speaker
4Superior Spider-Man
1North Wind Avatar
1Summon: Titan
2Wistfulness
3Deceit
1Aurora Awakener
2Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
2Ardyn, the Usurper
4Bringer of the Last Gift
1Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Sorceries(2)
2Lessons from Life
Enchantments(2)
2Leyline of the Guildpact
Lands(24)
1Agna Qel'a
2Breeding Pool
2Forest
1Hedge Maze
1Island
1Kishla Village
3Multiversal Passage
4Overgrown Tomb
1Realm of Koh
1Swamp
1Temple of Mystery
1Undercity Sewers
1Underground Mortuary
4Watery Grave
Creatures(32)
4Bloom Tender
3Oblivious Bookworm
4Formidable Speaker
4Superior Spider-Man
1North Wind Avatar
1Summon: Titan
2Wistfulness
3Deceit
1Aurora Awakener
2Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
2Ardyn, the Usurper
4Bringer of the Last Gift
1Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Sorceries(2)
2Lessons from Life
Enchantments(2)
2Leyline of the Guildpact
Lands(24)
1Agna Qel'a
2Breeding Pool
2Forest
1Hedge Maze
1Island
1Kishla Village
3Multiversal Passage
4Overgrown Tomb
1Realm of Koh
1Swamp
1Temple of Mystery
1Undercity Sewers
1Underground Mortuary
4Watery Grave
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(7)
2Bitterbloom Bearer
2Harvester of Misery
1Emptiness
2Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
Sorceries(2)
2Ancient Vendetta
Enchantments(6)
3Awaken the Honored Dead
2Leyline of the Void
1The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin
Creatures(7)
2Bitterbloom Bearer
2Harvester of Misery
1Emptiness
2Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
Sorceries(2)
2Ancient Vendetta
Enchantments(6)
3Awaken the Honored Dead
2Leyline of the Void
1The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin
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
