How many competitive decks play Defend the Rider?

Our database currently tracks 49 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Defend the Rider most?

Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Defend the Rider?

Top co-played cards include Snakeskin Veil (45%) and Llanowar Elves (43%).

When was Defend the Rider last seen in the data?

The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven (May 1, 2026).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span February 2025 through August 2026.

Is Defend the Rider played in Standard?

Yes — 49 competitive Standard lists include Defend the Rider (100% of tracked lists).

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Competitive insights for Defend the Rider

Defend the Rider appears in 49 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans February 2025 to August 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	49	100%

Often played with

Recent events

Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 1 deck (5/1/2026)
Pro Tour Aetherdrift — 6 decks (2/21/2025)

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How many competitive decks play Defend the Rider?: Our database currently tracks 49 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Defend the Rider most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Defend the Rider?: Top co-played cards include Snakeskin Veil (45%) and Llanowar Elves (43%).

Competitive insights for Defend the Rider

Defend the Rider appears in 49 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans February 2025 to August 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	49	100%

Often played with

Recent events

Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 1 deck (5/1/2026)
Pro Tour Aetherdrift — 6 decks (2/21/2025)

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Defend the Rider?: Our database currently tracks 49 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Defend the Rider most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Defend the Rider?: Top co-played cards include Snakeskin Veil (45%) and Llanowar Elves (43%).

Main deck(60)

Creatures(25)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(4)

Enchantments(6)

Lands(24)

Creatures(25)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(4)

Enchantments(6)

Lands(24)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(2)

Planeswalkers(2)

Instants(4)

Sorceries(1)

Artifacts(3)

Enchantments(3)

Creatures(2)

Instants(4)

Enchantments(3)

Planeswalkers(2)

Sorceries(1)

Artifacts(3)

Competitive insights for Defend the Rider

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

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Recent events

Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Defend the Rider

Main deck(60)

Creatures(25)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(4)

Enchantments(6)

Lands(24)

Creatures(25)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(4)

Enchantments(6)

Lands(24)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(2)

Planeswalkers(2)

Instants(4)

Sorceries(1)

Artifacts(3)

Enchantments(3)

Creatures(2)

Instants(4)

Enchantments(3)

Planeswalkers(2)

Sorceries(1)

Artifacts(3)

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