2Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
4Voldaren Epicure
2Bloodthirsty Adversary
4Bloodtithe Harvester
1Sepulcher Ghoul
4Vampire Socialite
4Voldaren Bloodcaster // Bloodbat Summoner
3Dominating Vampire
1Falkenrath Forebear
Instants(4)
1Malakir Rebirth // Malakir Mire
1Abrade
1Cathartic Pyre
1Infernal Grasp
Sorceries(7)
1Bloodchief's Thirst
1Extract the Truth
1Feed the Swarm
2Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
2Markov Retribution
Lands(20)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
2Haunted Ridge
9Mountain
4Swamp
1Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Creatures(29)
4Falkenrath Pit Fighter
2Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
4Voldaren Epicure
2Bloodthirsty Adversary
4Bloodtithe Harvester
1Sepulcher Ghoul
4Vampire Socialite
4Voldaren Bloodcaster // Bloodbat Summoner
3Dominating Vampire
1Falkenrath Forebear
Lands(20)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
2Haunted Ridge
9Mountain
4Swamp
1Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Instants(4)
1Malakir Rebirth // Malakir Mire
1Abrade
1Cathartic Pyre
1Infernal Grasp
Sorceries(7)
1Bloodchief's Thirst
1Extract the Truth
1Feed the Swarm
2Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
2Markov Retribution
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(7)
1Cemetery Gatekeeper
1Slaughter Specialist
1Dominating Vampire
2Falkenrath Forebear
1Voldaren Ambusher
1Anje, Maid of Dishonor
Instants(3)
1Malakir Rebirth // Malakir Mire
1Play with Fire
1Raise the Draugr
Sorceries(3)
1Extract the Truth
1Hungry for More
1Roil Eruption
Enchantments(2)
2Dying to Serve
Creatures(7)
1Cemetery Gatekeeper
1Slaughter Specialist
1Dominating Vampire
2Falkenrath Forebear
1Voldaren Ambusher
1Anje, Maid of Dishonor
Enchantments(2)
2Dying to Serve
Instants(3)
1Malakir Rebirth // Malakir Mire
1Play with Fire
1Raise the Draugr
Sorceries(3)
1Extract the Truth
1Hungry for More
1Roil Eruption
Competitive insights for Cathartic Pyre
Overview
Cathartic Pyre appears in 48 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 95.8% of lists. Coverage spans September 2021 to March 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
46
95.8%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 4.2%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 8 — 1 deck (3/29/2025)
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists S-Z — 1 deck (5/20/2022)
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists L-R — 1 deck (5/20/2022)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists Se-Z — 1 deck (12/3/2021)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists I-M — 1 deck (12/3/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Cathartic Pyre?
Our database currently tracks 48 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Cathartic Pyre most?
Standard is the most common format (95.8% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Cathartic Pyre?
Top co-played cards include Burn Down the House (44%) and Fading Hope (40%).
When was Cathartic Pyre last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 8 (Mar 29, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2021 through March 2025.
Is Cathartic Pyre played in Standard?
Yes — 46 competitive Standard lists include Cathartic Pyre (95.8% 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 March 2025 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 8, Mar 29, 2025
