Competitive decks with Banishing Light | MTG Deck With
Banishing Light
EnchantmentUncommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
61624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
61624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(18)
4Llanowar Elves
4Great Forest Druid
1Emeritus of Abundance // Regrowth
//
1Loot, Exuberant Explorer
3Mona Lisa, Science Geek
2Fecund Greenshell
1Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
2Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down
//
Instants(4)
4Mortify
Sorceries(4)
4Mind into Matter
Enchantments(10)
3Nowhere to Run
4Felidar Retreat
3Virtue of Persistence // Locthwain Scorn
//
Lands(24)
3Command Bridge
1Escape Tunnel
1Evolving Wilds
6Forest
2Island
1Overgrown Tomb
2Plains
2Swamp
1Temple Garden
1Temple of Malady
1Temple of Mystery
1Temple of Plenty
1Terramorphic Expanse
1Vibrant Cityscape
Creatures(18)
4Llanowar Elves
4Great Forest Druid
1Emeritus of Abundance // Regrowth
//
1Loot, Exuberant Explorer
3Mona Lisa, Science Geek
2Fecund Greenshell
1Lumra, Bellow of the Woods
2Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down
//
Instants(4)
4Mortify
Sorceries(4)
4Mind into Matter
Enchantments(10)
3Nowhere to Run
4Felidar Retreat
3Virtue of Persistence // Locthwain Scorn
//
Lands(24)
3Command Bridge
1Escape Tunnel
1Evolving Wilds
6Forest
2Island
1Overgrown Tomb
2Plains
2Swamp
1Temple Garden
1Temple of Malady
1Temple of Mystery
1Temple of Plenty
1Terramorphic Expanse
1Vibrant Cityscape
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(3)
1Massacre Wurm
2Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down
//
Sorceries(7)
3Eaten Alive
4Ancient Vendetta
Enchantments(5)
1Nowhere to Run
4Banishing Light
Creatures(3)
1Massacre Wurm
2Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down
//
Enchantments(5)
1Nowhere to Run
4Banishing Light
Sorceries(7)
3Eaten Alive
4Ancient Vendetta
Competitive insights for Banishing Light
Overview
Banishing Light appears in 286 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 82.2% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
235
82.2%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 17.8%
Often played with
Recent events
July Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Standard Decklists — 1 deck (7/3/2021)
July Strixhaven League Weekend – Rivals Standard Decklists — 5 decks (7/3/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists T-Z — 3 decks (6/4/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists P-S — 3 decks (6/4/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists L-O — 3 decks (6/4/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Banishing Light?
Our database currently tracks 286 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Banishing Light most?
Standard is the most common format (82.2% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Banishing Light?
Top co-played cards include Elspeth Conquers Death (38%) and Glass Casket (38%).
When was Banishing Light last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at July Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Standard Decklists (Jul 3, 2021).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through August 2026.
Is Banishing Light played in Standard?
Yes — 235 competitive Standard lists include Banishing Light (82.2% 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: July Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Standard Decklists, Jul 3, 2021
