Competitive decks with Elspeth's Smite | MTG Deck With
Elspeth's Smite
InstantUncommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
35124
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
35124
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(27)
4Heartfire Hero
4Pawpatch Recruit
4Warden of the Inner Sky
3Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
2Kellan, Daring Traveler // Journey On
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4Voice of Victory
4Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
2Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
Instants(2)
2Snakeskin Veil
Enchantments(7)
3Innkeeper's Talent
4Sheltered by Ghosts
Lands(24)
3Battlefield Forge
4Brushland
4Copperline Gorge
4Inspiring Vantage
4Karplusan Forest
4Razorverge Thicket
1Restless Bivouac
Creatures(27)
4Heartfire Hero
4Pawpatch Recruit
4Warden of the Inner Sky
3Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
2Kellan, Daring Traveler // Journey On
//
4Voice of Victory
4Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
2Samut, Vizier of Naktamun
Instants(2)
2Snakeskin Veil
Enchantments(7)
3Innkeeper's Talent
4Sheltered by Ghosts
Lands(24)
3Battlefield Forge
4Brushland
4Copperline Gorge
4Inspiring Vantage
4Karplusan Forest
4Razorverge Thicket
1Restless Bivouac
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(5)
2Loran of the Third Path
1Surrak, Elusive Hunter
2Halana and Alena, Partners
Planeswalkers(1)
1Archangel Elspeth
Instants(7)
2Elspeth's Smite
2Abrade
2Destroy Evil
1Pawpatch Formation
Artifacts(1)
1Urabrask's Forge
Enchantments(1)
1Authority of the Consuls
Creatures(5)
2Loran of the Third Path
1Surrak, Elusive Hunter
2Halana and Alena, Partners
Artifacts(1)
1Urabrask's Forge
Enchantments(1)
1Authority of the Consuls
Planeswalkers(1)
1Archangel Elspeth
Instants(7)
2Elspeth's Smite
2Abrade
2Destroy Evil
1Pawpatch Formation
Competitive insights for Elspeth's Smite
Overview
Elspeth's Smite appears in 381 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 99.7% of lists. Coverage spans April 2023 to July 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
380
99.7%
1
0.3%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed — 1 deck (1/30/2026)
World Championship 31 — 1 deck (12/5/2025)
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 6 decks (6/20/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Hartford — 1 deck (5/19/2025)
MIT Championship Finals: Taipei City — 1 deck (5/19/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Elspeth's Smite?
Our database currently tracks 381 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Elspeth's Smite most?
Standard leads (99.7%), followed by Pioneer (0.3%).
What cards pair with Elspeth's Smite?
Top co-played cards include Get Lost (51%) and Negate (51%).
When was Elspeth's Smite last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed (Jan 30, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2023 through July 2026.
Is Elspeth's Smite played in Standard?
Yes — 380 competitive Standard lists include Elspeth's Smite (99.7% 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 Lorwyn Eclipsed, Jan 30, 2026
