How many competitive decks play Black Mage's Rod?

Our database currently tracks 5 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Black Mage's Rod most?

Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Black Mage's Rod?

Top co-played cards include Circle of Power (100%) and Cornered by Black Mages (100%).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span June 2025 through October 2025.

Is Black Mage's Rod played in Standard?

Yes — 5 competitive Standard lists include Black Mage's Rod (100% of tracked lists).

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Black Mage's Rod

ArtifactCommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

31521

67 cards (61 main / 6 side)

Oct 6, 2025

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

31521

67 cards (61 main / 6 side)

Main deck(61)

Creatures(14)

3Coruscation Mage
2Crescendo Conductor // Boltwave
3Dark Confidant
2Tersa Lightshatter
4Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied

Instants(14)

4Burst Lightning
1Dreadmaw's Ire
2Shock
2Bitter Triumph
2Lightning Strike
1Twin Bolt
2Untimely Malfunction

Sorceries(9)

2Tectonic Hazard
3Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm
2Circle of Power

Artifacts(3)

3Black Mage's Rod

Lands(21)

4Jagged Barrens
2Lindblum, Industrial Regency // Mage Siege
1Midgar, City of Mako // Reactor Raid
6Mountain
2Raucous Theater
6Swamp

Creatures(14)

3Coruscation Mage
2Crescendo Conductor // Boltwave
3Dark Confidant
2Tersa Lightshatter
4Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied

Sorceries(9)

2Tectonic Hazard
3Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm
2Circle of Power

Instants(14)

4Burst Lightning
1Dreadmaw's Ire
2Shock
2Bitter Triumph
2Lightning Strike
1Twin Bolt
2Untimely Malfunction

Artifacts(3)

3Black Mage's Rod

Lands(21)

4Jagged Barrens
2Lindblum, Industrial Regency // Mage Siege
1Midgar, City of Mako // Reactor Raid
6Mountain
2Raucous Theater
6Swamp

Sideboard(6)

Instants(1)

1Untimely Malfunction

Sorceries(5)

2Tectonic Hazard
1Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm

Instants(1)

1Untimely Malfunction

Sorceries(5)

2Tectonic Hazard
1Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm

Competitive insights for Black Mage's Rod

Black Mage's Rod appears in 5 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans June 2025 to October 2025.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	5	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Black Mage's Rod?: Our database currently tracks 5 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Black Mage's Rod most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Black Mage's Rod?: Top co-played cards include Circle of Power (100%) and Cornered by Black Mages (100%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span June 2025 through October 2025.
Is Black Mage's Rod played in Standard?

Competitive decks with Black Mage's Rod

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Black Mage's Rod

ArtifactCommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

31521

67 cards (61 main / 6 side)

Oct 6, 2025

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

31521

67 cards (61 main / 6 side)

Main deck(61)

Creatures(14)

3Coruscation Mage
2Crescendo Conductor // Boltwave
3Dark Confidant
2Tersa Lightshatter
4Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied

Instants(14)

4Burst Lightning
1Dreadmaw's Ire
2Shock
2Bitter Triumph
2Lightning Strike
1Twin Bolt
2Untimely Malfunction

Sorceries(9)

2Tectonic Hazard
3Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm
2Circle of Power

Artifacts(3)

3Black Mage's Rod

Lands(21)

4Jagged Barrens
2Lindblum, Industrial Regency // Mage Siege
1Midgar, City of Mako // Reactor Raid
6Mountain
2Raucous Theater
6Swamp

Creatures(14)

3Coruscation Mage
2Crescendo Conductor // Boltwave
3Dark Confidant
2Tersa Lightshatter
4Kuja, Genome Sorcerer // Trance Kuja, Fate Defied

Sorceries(9)

2Tectonic Hazard
3Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm
2Circle of Power

Instants(14)

4Burst Lightning
1Dreadmaw's Ire
2Shock
2Bitter Triumph
2Lightning Strike
1Twin Bolt
2Untimely Malfunction

Artifacts(3)

3Black Mage's Rod

Lands(21)

4Jagged Barrens
2Lindblum, Industrial Regency // Mage Siege
1Midgar, City of Mako // Reactor Raid
6Mountain
2Raucous Theater
6Swamp

Sideboard(6)

Instants(1)

1Untimely Malfunction

Sorceries(5)

2Tectonic Hazard
1Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm

Instants(1)

1Untimely Malfunction

Sorceries(5)

2Tectonic Hazard
1Cornered by Black Mages
2Slagstorm

Competitive insights for Black Mage's Rod

Black Mage's Rod appears in 5 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans June 2025 to October 2025.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	5	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Black Mage's Rod?: Our database currently tracks 5 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Black Mage's Rod most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Black Mage's Rod?: Top co-played cards include Circle of Power (100%) and Cornered by Black Mages (100%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span June 2025 through October 2025.
Is Black Mage's Rod played in Standard?

Main deck(61)

Creatures(14)

Instants(14)

Sorceries(9)

Artifacts(3)

Lands(21)

Creatures(14)

Sorceries(9)

Instants(14)

Artifacts(3)

Lands(21)

Sideboard(6)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(5)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(5)

Competitive insights for Black Mage's Rod

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Black Mage's Rod

Main deck(61)

Creatures(14)

Instants(14)

Sorceries(9)

Artifacts(3)

Lands(21)

Creatures(14)

Sorceries(9)

Instants(14)

Artifacts(3)

Lands(21)

Sideboard(6)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(5)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(5)

Competitive insights for Black Mage's Rod

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Competitive format breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

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