2Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
2Angelfire Ignition
2Emeria's Call // Emeria, Shattered Skyclave
Artifacts(6)
4Portable Hole
2Dragonspark Reactor
Enchantments(7)
3Michiko's Reign of Truth // Portrait of Michiko
4Showdown of the Skalds
Lands(21)
3Den of the Bugbear
1Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
1Mountain
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
3Plains
1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
4Sundown Pass
4Treasure Vault
Creatures(20)
2Hotshot Mechanic
4Rabbit Battery
4Reinforced Ronin
4Ingenious Smith
2Lizard Blades
4Patchwork Automaton
Enchantments(7)
3Michiko's Reign of Truth // Portrait of Michiko
4Showdown of the Skalds
Sorceries(6)
2Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
2Angelfire Ignition
2Emeria's Call // Emeria, Shattered Skyclave
Artifacts(6)
4Portable Hole
2Dragonspark Reactor
Lands(21)
3Den of the Bugbear
1Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
1Mountain
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
3Plains
1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
4Sundown Pass
4Treasure Vault
Sideboard(15)
Instants(8)
2Burning Hands
2Divine Smite
2Fateful Absence
2Lantern Flare
Sorceries(5)
2Banishing Slash
1Angelfire Ignition
2Vanquish the Horde
Artifacts(2)
2Dragonspark Reactor
Instants(8)
2Burning Hands
2Divine Smite
2Fateful Absence
2Lantern Flare
Sorceries(5)
2Banishing Slash
1Angelfire Ignition
2Vanquish the Horde
Artifacts(2)
2Dragonspark Reactor
Competitive insights for Burning Hands
Overview
Burning Hands appears in 297 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 99% of lists. Coverage spans July 2021 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
294
99%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 1%
Often played with
Recent events
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists S-Z — 2 decks (5/20/2022)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists Se-Z — 17 decks (12/3/2021)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists N-Sc — 19 decks (12/3/2021)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists I-M — 15 decks (12/3/2021)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists D-H — 21 decks (12/3/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Burning Hands?
Our database currently tracks 297 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Burning Hands most?
Standard is the most common format (99% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Burning Hands?
Top co-played cards include Cinderclasm (55%) and Expressive Iteration (52%).
When was Burning Hands 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 July 2021 through February 2025.
Is Burning Hands played in Standard?
Yes — 294 competitive Standard lists include Burning Hands (99% 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
