How many competitive decks play Cancel?

Our database currently tracks 8 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Cancel most?

Standard is the most common format (75% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Cancel?

Top co-played cards include Negate (50%) and Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft (50%).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span October 2020 through July 2025.

Is Cancel played in Standard?

Yes — 6 competitive Standard lists include Cancel (75% of tracked lists).

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Cancel

InstantCommon

Traditional Historic Ranked

Arena rankedHistoric

MTGA ranked player

161327

74 cards (67 main / 7 side)

Jun 21, 2021

Traditional Historic Ranked

MTGA ranked player

161327

74 cards (67 main / 7 side)

Main deck(67)

Creatures(13)

4Quandrix Cultivator
3Elder Gargaroth
2Rampaging Brontodon
2Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
2Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger

Planeswalkers(3)

3Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

Instants(6)

4Growth Spiral
2Eureka Moment

Sorceries(16)

4Explore
4Cultivate
1Ecological Appreciation
1Day of Judgment
4Doomskar
2Body of Research

Artifacts(1)

1Chromatic Orrery

Enchantments(1)

1Kiora Bests the Sea God

Lands(27)

2Blossoming Sands
2Castle Vantress
9Forest
7Island
2Plains
1Quandrix Campus
2Temple of Mystery
1Temple of Plenty
1Vineglimmer Snarl

Creatures(13)

4Quandrix Cultivator
3Elder Gargaroth
2Rampaging Brontodon
2Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
2Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger

Artifacts(1)

1Chromatic Orrery

Enchantments(1)

1Kiora Bests the Sea God

Lands(27)

2Blossoming Sands
2Castle Vantress
9Forest
7Island
2Plains
1Quandrix Campus
2Temple of Mystery
1Temple of Plenty
1Vineglimmer Snarl

Planeswalkers(3)

3Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

Instants(6)

4Growth Spiral
2Eureka Moment

Sorceries(16)

4Explore
4Cultivate
1Ecological Appreciation
1Day of Judgment
4Doomskar
2Body of Research

Sideboard(7)

Planeswalkers(1)

1Rowan, Scholar of Sparks // Will, Scholar of Frost

Instants(2)

2Cancel

Sorceries(4)

4Clear the Mind

Planeswalkers(1)

1Rowan, Scholar of Sparks // Will, Scholar of Frost

Sorceries(4)

4Clear the Mind

Instants(2)

2Cancel

Competitive insights for Cancel

Cancel appears in 8 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 75% of lists. Coverage spans October 2020 to July 2025.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	6	75%

Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 25%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Cancel?: Our database currently tracks 8 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Cancel most?: Standard is the most common format (75% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Cancel?: Top co-played cards include Negate (50%) and Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft (50%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span October 2020 through July 2025.
Is Cancel played in Standard?

Competitive decks with Cancel

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Cancel

InstantCommon

Traditional Historic Ranked

Arena rankedHistoric

MTGA ranked player

161327

74 cards (67 main / 7 side)

Jun 21, 2021

Traditional Historic Ranked

MTGA ranked player

161327

74 cards (67 main / 7 side)

Main deck(67)

Creatures(13)

4Quandrix Cultivator
3Elder Gargaroth
2Rampaging Brontodon
2Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
2Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger

Planeswalkers(3)

3Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

Instants(6)

4Growth Spiral
2Eureka Moment

Sorceries(16)

4Explore
4Cultivate
1Ecological Appreciation
1Day of Judgment
4Doomskar
2Body of Research

Artifacts(1)

1Chromatic Orrery

Enchantments(1)

1Kiora Bests the Sea God

Lands(27)

2Blossoming Sands
2Castle Vantress
9Forest
7Island
2Plains
1Quandrix Campus
2Temple of Mystery
1Temple of Plenty
1Vineglimmer Snarl

Creatures(13)

4Quandrix Cultivator
3Elder Gargaroth
2Rampaging Brontodon
2Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
2Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger

Artifacts(1)

1Chromatic Orrery

Enchantments(1)

1Kiora Bests the Sea God

Lands(27)

2Blossoming Sands
2Castle Vantress
9Forest
7Island
2Plains
1Quandrix Campus
2Temple of Mystery
1Temple of Plenty
1Vineglimmer Snarl

Planeswalkers(3)

3Ugin, the Spirit Dragon

Instants(6)

4Growth Spiral
2Eureka Moment

Sorceries(16)

4Explore
4Cultivate
1Ecological Appreciation
1Day of Judgment
4Doomskar
2Body of Research

Sideboard(7)

Planeswalkers(1)

1Rowan, Scholar of Sparks // Will, Scholar of Frost

Instants(2)

2Cancel

Sorceries(4)

4Clear the Mind

Planeswalkers(1)

1Rowan, Scholar of Sparks // Will, Scholar of Frost

Sorceries(4)

4Clear the Mind

Instants(2)

2Cancel

Competitive insights for Cancel

Cancel appears in 8 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 75% of lists. Coverage spans October 2020 to July 2025.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	6	75%

Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 25%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Cancel?: Our database currently tracks 8 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Cancel most?: Standard is the most common format (75% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Cancel?: Top co-played cards include Negate (50%) and Brazen Borrower // Petty Theft (50%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span October 2020 through July 2025.
Is Cancel played in Standard?

Main deck(67)

Creatures(13)

Planeswalkers(3)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(16)

Artifacts(1)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(27)

Creatures(13)

Artifacts(1)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(27)

Planeswalkers(3)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(16)

Sideboard(7)

Planeswalkers(1)

Instants(2)

Sorceries(4)

Planeswalkers(1)

Sorceries(4)

Instants(2)

Competitive insights for Cancel

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Cancel

Main deck(67)

Creatures(13)

Planeswalkers(3)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(16)

Artifacts(1)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(27)

Creatures(13)

Artifacts(1)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(27)

Planeswalkers(3)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(16)

Sideboard(7)

Planeswalkers(1)

Instants(2)

Sorceries(4)

Planeswalkers(1)

Sorceries(4)

Instants(2)

Competitive insights for Cancel

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Competitive format breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

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