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
82223
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
82223
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(4)
4Gran-Gran
Instants(22)
4Firebending Lesson
4Abandon Attachments
4Accumulate Wisdom
4Combustion Technique
2It'll Quench Ya!
4Jeskai Revelation
Sorceries(7)
2Iroh's Demonstration
4Stock Up
1Improvisation Capstone
Artifacts(4)
4Tablet of Discovery
Lands(23)
4Great Hall of the Biblioplex
3Hallowed Fountain
2Island
1Mistrise Village
4Riverpyre Verge
4Spirebluff Canal
4Steam Vents
1Sundown Pass
Creatures(4)
4Gran-Gran
Sorceries(7)
2Iroh's Demonstration
4Stock Up
1Improvisation Capstone
Artifacts(4)
4Tablet of Discovery
Instants(22)
4Firebending Lesson
4Abandon Attachments
4Accumulate Wisdom
4Combustion Technique
2It'll Quench Ya!
4Jeskai Revelation
Lands(23)
4Great Hall of the Biblioplex
3Hallowed Fountain
2Island
1Mistrise Village
4Riverpyre Verge
4Spirebluff Canal
4Steam Vents
1Sundown Pass
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
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Planeswalkers(1)
1Ral, Crackling Wit
Instants(6)
1Fire Magic
2Spell Pierce
1Flashfreeze
2Broadside Barrage
Sorceries(5)
4Price of Freedom
1Slagstorm
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Creatures(2)
2Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
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Instants(6)
1Fire Magic
2Spell Pierce
1Flashfreeze
2Broadside Barrage
Planeswalkers(1)
1Ral, Crackling Wit
Sorceries(5)
4Price of Freedom
1Slagstorm
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
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
