1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
1Soul Transfer
1Burn Down the House
Enchantments(9)
2The Meathook Massacre
4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
3Binding the Old Gods
Lands(26)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
1Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
3Deathcap Glade
1Haunted Ridge
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
2Mountain
2Rockfall Vale
2Swamp
1Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
4Ziatora's Proving Ground
Creatures(13)
4Bloodtithe Harvester
3Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
2Briarbridge Tracker
4Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
Sorceries(3)
1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
1Soul Transfer
1Burn Down the House
Lands(26)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
1Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
3Deathcap Glade
1Haunted Ridge
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
2Mountain
2Rockfall Vale
2Swamp
1Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
4Ziatora's Proving Ground
Instants(9)
1Ray of Enfeeblement
2Voltage Surge
1Abrade
1Infernal Grasp
4Riveteers Charm
Enchantments(9)
2The Meathook Massacre
4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
3Binding the Old Gods
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Briarbridge Tracker
Instants(4)
1Ray of Enfeeblement
1Abrade
1Infernal Grasp
1Unleash the Inferno
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
2Go Blank
1Burn Down the House
1Shadows' Verdict
Artifacts(2)
2Reckoner Bankbuster
Creatures(2)
2Briarbridge Tracker
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
2Go Blank
1Burn Down the House
1Shadows' Verdict
Instants(4)
1Ray of Enfeeblement
1Abrade
1Infernal Grasp
1Unleash the Inferno
Artifacts(2)
2Reckoner Bankbuster
Competitive insights for Binding the Old Gods
Overview
Binding the Old Gods appears in 550 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 67.5% of lists. Coverage spans February 2021 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
371
67.5%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 32.5%
Often played with
Recent events
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists S-Z — 2 decks (5/20/2022)
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists F-K — 2 decks (5/20/2022)
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists A-E — 2 decks (5/20/2022)
MPL Gauntlet Standard Decklists — 8 decks (9/3/2021)
Rivals Gauntlet Standard Decklists — 3 decks (9/3/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Binding the Old Gods?
Our database currently tracks 550 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Binding the Old Gods most?
Standard is the most common format (67.5% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Binding the Old Gods?
Top co-played cards include Heartless Act (51%) and Extinction Event (49%).
When was Binding the Old Gods last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists S-Z (May 20, 2022).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span February 2021 through February 2025.
Is Binding the Old Gods played in Standard?
Yes — 371 competitive Standard lists include Binding the Old Gods (67.5% 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: New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists S-Z, May 20, 2022
