Competitive decks with Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall | MTG Deck With
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Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
CreatureMythic
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
62021
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
62021
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(12)
2Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
3Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
4Eddymurk Crab
3Sunderflock
Instants(19)
1Bounce Off
4Opt
2Three Steps Ahead
2Unsummon
4Consult the Star Charts
4Get Out
2Spider-Sense
Sorceries(8)
4Sleight of Hand
2Flow State
2Winternight Stories
Lands(21)
1Agna Qel'a
2Great Hall of the Biblioplex
16Island
2Petrified Hamlet
Creatures(12)
2Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
3Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
4Eddymurk Crab
3Sunderflock
Sorceries(8)
4Sleight of Hand
2Flow State
2Winternight Stories
Instants(19)
1Bounce Off
4Opt
2Three Steps Ahead
2Unsummon
4Consult the Star Charts
4Get Out
2Spider-Sense
Lands(21)
1Agna Qel'a
2Great Hall of the Biblioplex
16Island
2Petrified Hamlet
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
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Instants(11)
2Spell Snare
2Unsummon
3Flashfreeze
2Negate
1Aetherize
1Glen Elendra's Answer
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Creatures(2)
2Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
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Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Instants(11)
2Spell Snare
2Unsummon
3Flashfreeze
2Negate
1Aetherize
1Glen Elendra's Answer
Competitive insights for Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
Overview
Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall appears in 154 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 96.1% of lists. Coverage spans January 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
148
96.1%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 3.9%
Often played with
Recent events
2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase — 1 deck (6/7/2026)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 13 decks (6/1/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 2 decks (6/1/2026)
SEA Championship Final: Kuala Lumpur — 2 decks (5/25/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall?
Our database currently tracks 154 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall most?
Standard is the most common format (96.1% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall?
Top co-played cards include Flashfreeze (67%) and Disdainful Stroke (58%).
When was Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at 2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase (Jun 7, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span January 2024 through August 2026.
Is Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall played in Standard?
Yes — 148 competitive Standard lists include Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall (96.1% 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 August 2026 · Last decklist seen: 2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase, Jun 7, 2026
