Competitive decks with Essence Scatter | MTG Deck With
Essence Scatter
InstantCommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
222324
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
222324
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(21)
4Summon: Fenrir
4Overlord of the Hauntwoods
3Quantum Riddler
4Wistfulness
2Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Deceit
Instants(4)
2Requiting Hex
2Spell Snare
Sorceries(6)
4Shared Roots
2Deadly Cover-Up
Enchantments(5)
4The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin
1Virtue of Persistence // Locthwain Scorn
//
Lands(24)
1Ba Sing Se
2Forest
2Hedge Maze
4Island
4Multiversal Passage
1Plains
1Restless Cottage
2Swamp
3Underground Mortuary
2Wastewood Verge
2Willowrush Verge
Creatures(21)
4Summon: Fenrir
4Overlord of the Hauntwoods
3Quantum Riddler
4Wistfulness
2Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Deceit
Lands(24)
1Ba Sing Se
2Forest
2Hedge Maze
4Island
4Multiversal Passage
1Plains
1Restless Cottage
2Swamp
3Underground Mortuary
2Wastewood Verge
2Willowrush Verge
Instants(4)
2Requiting Hex
2Spell Snare
Sorceries(6)
4Shared Roots
2Deadly Cover-Up
Enchantments(5)
4The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin
1Virtue of Persistence // Locthwain Scorn
//
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Tishana's Tidebinder
Instants(9)
1Requiting Hex
1Spell Snare
1Essence Scatter
2Negate
2Spider-Sense
2The End
Sorceries(2)
2Strategic Betrayal
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Creatures(2)
2Tishana's Tidebinder
Sorceries(2)
2Strategic Betrayal
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Instants(9)
1Requiting Hex
1Spell Snare
1Essence Scatter
2Negate
2Spider-Sense
2The End
Competitive insights for Essence Scatter
Overview
Essence Scatter appears in 608 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 81.6% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to June 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
496
81.6%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 18.4%
Often played with
Recent events
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 1 deck (6/1/2026)
Champions Cup Final: Kyoto — 2 decks (5/11/2026)
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 17 decks (5/1/2026)
MTG China Open: Changsha — 1 deck (3/16/2026)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Bankstown — 1 deck (3/16/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Essence Scatter?
Our database currently tracks 608 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Essence Scatter most?
Standard is the most common format (81.6% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Essence Scatter?
Top co-played cards include Negate (90%) and Mystical Dispute (63%).
When was Essence Scatter last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC (Jun 1, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through June 2026.
Is Essence Scatter played in Standard?
Yes — 496 competitive Standard lists include Essence Scatter (81.6% 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 June 2026 · Last decklist seen: United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC, Jun 1, 2026
