4Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
4Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
Enchantments(3)
3Footfall Crater
Lands(12)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
4Ifnir Deadlands
Creatures(23)
4Death's Shadow
4Gutterbones
4Knight of the Ebon Legion
4Scheming Silvertongue // Sign in Blood
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4Scourge of the Skyclaves
3Skyclave Shade
Enchantments(3)
3Footfall Crater
Instants(4)
4Shock
Sorceries(18)
4Bloodchief's Thirst
2Inquisition of Kozilek
4Thoughtseize
4Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
4Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
Lands(12)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
4Ifnir Deadlands
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(1)
1Lurrus of the Dream-Den
Instants(3)
3Abrade
Sorceries(8)
4Duress
3Feed the Swarm
1Languish
Artifacts(3)
3Grafdigger's Cage
Creatures(1)
1Lurrus of the Dream-Den
Sorceries(8)
4Duress
3Feed the Swarm
1Languish
Instants(3)
3Abrade
Artifacts(3)
3Grafdigger's Cage
Competitive insights for Death's Shadow
Overview
Death's Shadow appears in 25 competitive decklists in our database. Modern accounts for 40% of lists. Coverage spans March 2021 to July 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
10
40%
1
4%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 56%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — 1 deck (7/17/2026)
Magic Spotlight: Modern — 1 deck (3/17/2025)
Pro Tour Modern Horizons 3 — 1 deck (6/28/2024)
2023 Magic Online Champions Showcase Season 2 Legacy Decklists — 1 deck (8/26/2023)
Pro Tour The Lord of The Rings Modern Decklists A-D — 1 deck (7/28/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Death's Shadow?
Our database currently tracks 25 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Death's Shadow most?
Modern leads (40%), followed by Legacy (4%).
What cards pair with Death's Shadow?
Top co-played cards include Thoughtseize (104%) and Fatal Push (72%).
When was Death's Shadow last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (Jul 17, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span March 2021 through July 2026.
Is Death's Shadow played in Modern?
Yes — 10 competitive Modern lists include Death's Shadow (40% 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 July 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, Jul 17, 2026
