Competitive decks with Bolas's Citadel | MTG Deck With
Bolas's Citadel
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Traditional Historic Ranked
Arena rankedHistoric
MTGA ranked player
244422
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional Historic Ranked
MTGA ranked player
244422
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(13)
4Ornithopter
1Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
4Yidaro, Wandering Monster
4Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Planeswalkers(4)
1Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
3Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(4)
4Tibalt's Trickery
Sorceries(8)
4Emergent Ultimatum
4Genesis Ultimatum
Artifacts(3)
2Tormod's Crypt
1Bolas's Citadel
Enchantments(6)
1Kiora Bests the Sea God
1Sandwurm Convergence
4Omniscience
Lands(22)
4Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
4Ketria Triome
1Mystic Sanctuary
3Riverglide Pathway // Lavaglide Pathway
3Steam Vents
4Stomping Ground
1Temple of Epiphany
2The World Tree
Creatures(13)
4Ornithopter
1Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
4Yidaro, Wandering Monster
4Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger
Sorceries(8)
4Emergent Ultimatum
4Genesis Ultimatum
Enchantments(6)
1Kiora Bests the Sea God
1Sandwurm Convergence
4Omniscience
Planeswalkers(4)
1Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
3Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(4)
4Tibalt's Trickery
Artifacts(3)
2Tormod's Crypt
1Bolas's Citadel
Lands(22)
4Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
4Ketria Triome
1Mystic Sanctuary
3Riverglide Pathway // Lavaglide Pathway
3Steam Vents
4Stomping Ground
1Temple of Epiphany
2The World Tree
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(4)
1Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
3Nyxbloom Ancient
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Sorceries(1)
1Apex of Power
Artifacts(2)
2The Magic Mirror
Enchantments(7)
4Leyline of Sanctity
2Kiora Bests the Sea God
1Sandwurm Convergence
Creatures(4)
1Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
3Nyxbloom Ancient
Artifacts(2)
2The Magic Mirror
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Sorceries(1)
1Apex of Power
Enchantments(7)
4Leyline of Sanctity
2Kiora Bests the Sea God
1Sandwurm Convergence
Competitive insights for Bolas's Citadel
Overview
Bolas's Citadel was last seen at 2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase (Jun 7, 2026). It appears in 55 competitive decklists, mainly in Pioneer (3.6%). It is most often paired with Mayhem Devil (78%) and Woe Strider (78%). Coverage spans September 2020 to June 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
2
3.6%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 96.4%
Often played with
Recent events
2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase — 1 deck (6/7/2026)
2025 MOCS Season 3 Showcase — 1 deck (1/11/2026)
2024 MOCS Season 3 Showcase — 1 deck (1/19/2025)
2023 Magic Online Champions Showcase Season 3 Vintage Cube Draft Decklists — 1 deck (1/13/2024)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists A-E — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Bolas's Citadel?
Our database currently tracks 55 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Bolas's Citadel most?
Pioneer is the most common format (3.6% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Bolas's Citadel?
Top co-played cards include Mayhem Devil (78%) and Woe Strider (78%).
When was Bolas's Citadel last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at 2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase (Jun 7, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through June 2026.
Is Bolas's Citadel played in Pioneer?
Yes — 2 competitive Pioneer lists include Bolas's Citadel (3.6% 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 June 2026 · Last decklist seen: 2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase, Jun 7, 2026
