3Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
3Kodama of the West Tree
2Svella, Ice Shaper
3Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge
3Halana and Alena, Partners
3Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
Planeswalkers(3)
3Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
Instants(1)
1Khalni Ambush // Khalni Territory
Artifacts(3)
3Mirror Box
Enchantments(6)
4Bard Class
2Binding the Old Gods
Lands(25)
1Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
1Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
5Forest
6Mountain
1Racers' Ring
4Riveteers Overlook
1Rockfall Vale
1Rugged Highlands
2Swamp
3Ziatora's Proving Ground
Creatures(22)
2Kalain, Reclusive Painter
3Targ Nar, Demon-Fang Gnoll
3Birgi, God of Storytelling // Harnfel, Horn of Bounty
3Kodama of the West Tree
2Svella, Ice Shaper
3Tovolar, Dire Overlord // Tovolar, the Midnight Scourge
3Halana and Alena, Partners
3Mr. Orfeo, the Boulder
Lands(25)
1Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
1Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
5Forest
6Mountain
1Racers' Ring
4Riveteers Overlook
1Rockfall Vale
1Rugged Highlands
2Swamp
3Ziatora's Proving Ground
Planeswalkers(3)
3Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
Instants(1)
1Khalni Ambush // Khalni Territory
Artifacts(3)
3Mirror Box
Enchantments(6)
4Bard Class
2Binding the Old Gods
Sideboard(7)
Instants(1)
1Unleash the Inferno
Sorceries(6)
4Bloodchief's Thirst
2Commune with Spirits
Instants(1)
1Unleash the Inferno
Sorceries(6)
4Bloodchief's Thirst
2Commune with Spirits
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
