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
133126
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
133126
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(12)
4Superior Spider-Man
1Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
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4Deceit
3Doomsday Excruciator
Instants(7)
4Requiting Hex
3Bitter Triumph
Sorceries(15)
3Duress
2Insatiable Avarice
2Day of Black Sun
2Strategic Betrayal
3Stock Up
2Winternight Stories
1Deadly Cover-Up
Lands(26)
2Cavern of Souls
4Gloomlake Verge
1Multiversal Passage
4Restless Reef
9Swamp
2Undercity Sewers
4Watery Grave
Creatures(12)
4Superior Spider-Man
1Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
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4Deceit
3Doomsday Excruciator
Lands(26)
2Cavern of Souls
4Gloomlake Verge
1Multiversal Passage
4Restless Reef
9Swamp
2Undercity Sewers
4Watery Grave
Instants(7)
4Requiting Hex
3Bitter Triumph
Sorceries(15)
3Duress
2Insatiable Avarice
2Day of Black Sun
2Strategic Betrayal
3Stock Up
2Winternight Stories
1Deadly Cover-Up
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(10)
3Vampire Nighthawk
2Oildeep Gearhulk
1Overlord of the Balemurk
2Quantum Riddler
2Sunderflock
Instants(2)
2Flashfreeze
Sorceries(3)
1Duress
1Strategic Betrayal
1Decorum Dissertation
Creatures(10)
3Vampire Nighthawk
2Oildeep Gearhulk
1Overlord of the Balemurk
2Quantum Riddler
2Sunderflock
Instants(2)
2Flashfreeze
Sorceries(3)
1Duress
1Strategic Betrayal
1Decorum Dissertation
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
