2Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire
4Screaming Nemesis
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Overlord of the Boilerbilges
1Summon: Knights of Round
Instants(6)
2Abrade
2Get Lost
2Lightning Helix
Sorceries(1)
1Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
Enchantments(8)
4High Noon
4The Elder Dragon War
Lands(26)
2Cavern of Souls
2Cori Mountain Monastery
4Elegant Parlor
2Hushwood Verge
4Lush Portico
3Mountain
1Plains
4Sunbillow Verge
4Thornspire Verge
Creatures(19)
4Fear of Missing Out
2Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire
4Screaming Nemesis
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Overlord of the Boilerbilges
1Summon: Knights of Round
Lands(26)
2Cavern of Souls
2Cori Mountain Monastery
4Elegant Parlor
2Hushwood Verge
4Lush Portico
3Mountain
1Plains
4Sunbillow Verge
4Thornspire Verge
Instants(6)
2Abrade
2Get Lost
2Lightning Helix
Sorceries(1)
1Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
Enchantments(8)
4High Noon
4The Elder Dragon War
Sideboard(15)
Instants(6)
2Torch the Tower
2Destroy Evil
2Heritage Reclamation
Sorceries(5)
2Devout Decree
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
1Brotherhood's End
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Enchantments(2)
1Banishing Light
1Stormplain Detainment
Instants(6)
2Torch the Tower
2Destroy Evil
2Heritage Reclamation
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Sorceries(5)
2Devout Decree
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
1Brotherhood's End
Enchantments(2)
1Banishing Light
1Stormplain Detainment
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
