1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Artifacts(4)
4Esika's Chariot
Enchantments(6)
2The Meathook Massacre
4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
Lands(24)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
1Boseiju, Who Endures
2Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
4Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
3Den of the Bugbear
1Forest
2Haunted Ridge
3Rockfall Vale
4Ziatora's Proving Ground
Creatures(17)
4Black Market Tycoon
2Gala Greeters
2Tenacious Underdog
2Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
3Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second
1Halana and Alena, Partners
1Workshop Warchief
2Ziatora, the Incinerator
Enchantments(6)
2The Meathook Massacre
4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
Instants(7)
1Ray of Enfeeblement
3Voltage Surge
1Infernal Grasp
2Riveteers Charm
Sorceries(2)
1Duress
1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Artifacts(4)
4Esika's Chariot
Lands(24)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
1Boseiju, Who Endures
2Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
4Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
3Den of the Bugbear
1Forest
2Haunted Ridge
3Rockfall Vale
4Ziatora's Proving Ground
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(3)
3Workshop Warchief
Instants(5)
3Ray of Enfeeblement
2Unleash the Inferno
Sorceries(3)
3Duress
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Enchantments(2)
2Binding the Old Gods
Creatures(3)
3Workshop Warchief
Sorceries(3)
3Duress
Enchantments(2)
2Binding the Old Gods
Instants(5)
3Ray of Enfeeblement
2Unleash the Inferno
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
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
