Competitive decks with Essence Scatter | MTG Deck With
Essence Scatter
InstantCommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
22126
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
22126
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(12)
4Marauding Mako
2Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
1Scrounging Skyray
2Magmakin Artillerist
2Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
1Thunderhead Gunner
Planeswalkers(2)
2Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
Instants(12)
2Annul
1Bounce Off
1Into the Flood Maw
1Bulk Up
2Divert Disaster
2Broadside Barrage
3Fuel the Flames
Sorceries(3)
1Vengeful Possession
2Ill-Timed Explosion
Artifacts(8)
2Boosted Sloop
2Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift
1Matzalantli, the Great Door // The Core
3Monument to Endurance
Lands(23)
2Eroded Canyon
4Island
6Mountain
4Riverpyre Verge
4Steam Vents
2Swiftwater Cliffs
1Thundering Falls
Creatures(12)
4Marauding Mako
2Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
1Scrounging Skyray
2Magmakin Artillerist
2Captain Howler, Sea Scourge
1Thunderhead Gunner
Sorceries(3)
1Vengeful Possession
2Ill-Timed Explosion
Artifacts(8)
2Boosted Sloop
2Brass's Tunnel-Grinder // Tecutlan, the Searing Rift
1Matzalantli, the Great Door // The Core
3Monument to Endurance
Planeswalkers(2)
2Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
Instants(12)
2Annul
1Bounce Off
1Into the Flood Maw
1Bulk Up
2Divert Disaster
2Broadside Barrage
3Fuel the Flames
Lands(23)
2Eroded Canyon
4Island
6Mountain
4Riverpyre Verge
4Steam Vents
2Swiftwater Cliffs
1Thundering Falls
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(1)
1Scrounging Skyray
Instants(9)
1Bounce Off
1Into the Flood Maw
2Spell Snare
2Abrade
3Essence Scatter
Sorceries(4)
2Stall Out
1Vengeful Possession
1Trade the Helm
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Creatures(1)
1Scrounging Skyray
Sorceries(4)
2Stall Out
1Vengeful Possession
1Trade the Helm
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Instants(9)
1Bounce Off
1Into the Flood Maw
2Spell Snare
2Abrade
3Essence Scatter
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
