3Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen
2Rankle, Master of Pranks
2Glorybringer
Planeswalkers(4)
2Chandra, Torch of Defiance
2Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
Instants(6)
1Cling to Dust
2Kolaghan's Command
2Prismari Command
1Baleful Mastery
Sorceries(9)
3Bloodchief's Thirst
2Inquisition of Kozilek
2Thoughtseize
2Thought Erasure
Artifacts(2)
2Mind Stone
Lands(26)
3Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
1Castle Locthwain
1Clearwater Pathway // Murkwater Pathway
2Drowned Catacomb
1Fetid Pools
1Ketria Triome
1Savai Triome
2Steam Vents
4Sulfur Falls
2Swamp
4Watery Grave
Creatures(13)
2Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
4Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp
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3Nicol Bolas, the Ravager // Nicol Bolas, the Arisen
2Rankle, Master of Pranks
2Glorybringer
Sorceries(9)
3Bloodchief's Thirst
2Inquisition of Kozilek
2Thoughtseize
2Thought Erasure
Planeswalkers(4)
2Chandra, Torch of Defiance
2Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
Instants(6)
1Cling to Dust
2Kolaghan's Command
2Prismari Command
1Baleful Mastery
Artifacts(2)
2Mind Stone
Lands(26)
3Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
1Castle Locthwain
1Clearwater Pathway // Murkwater Pathway
2Drowned Catacomb
1Fetid Pools
1Ketria Triome
1Savai Triome
2Steam Vents
4Sulfur Falls
2Swamp
4Watery Grave
Sideboard(15)
Planeswalkers(2)
2Chandra, Awakened Inferno
Instants(6)
2Negate
2Noxious Grasp
2Mystical Dispute
Sorceries(5)
2Thoughtseize
1Go Blank
2Shadows' Verdict
Artifacts(2)
2Relic of Progenitus
Planeswalkers(2)
2Chandra, Awakened Inferno
Sorceries(5)
2Thoughtseize
1Go Blank
2Shadows' Verdict
Instants(6)
2Negate
2Noxious Grasp
2Mystical Dispute
Artifacts(2)
2Relic of Progenitus
Competitive insights for Fetid Pools
Overview
Fetid Pools was last seen at Arena Championship 8 (Mar 29, 2025). It appears in 141 competitive decklists, mainly in Pioneer (2.1%). It is most often paired with Thoughtseize (103%) and Negate (92%). Coverage spans September 2020 to March 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
3
2.1%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 97.9%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 8 — 1 deck (3/29/2025)
South America Magic Series: Pioneer Decklists (2023 Round 3) — 1 deck (7/11/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists A-E — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
July Strixhaven League Weekend – MPL Historic Decklists — 4 decks (7/3/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Fetid Pools?
Our database currently tracks 141 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Fetid Pools most?
Pioneer is the most common format (2.1% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Fetid Pools?
Top co-played cards include Thoughtseize (103%) and Negate (92%).
When was Fetid Pools last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 8 (Mar 29, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through March 2025.
Is Fetid Pools played in Pioneer?
Yes — 3 competitive Pioneer lists include Fetid Pools (2.1% 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 March 2025 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 8, Mar 29, 2025
