How many competitive decks play Gaius van Baelsar?

Our database currently tracks 3 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Gaius van Baelsar most?

Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Gaius van Baelsar?

Top co-played cards include The End (67%) and Strategic Betrayal (67%).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span August 2025 through March 2026.

Is Gaius van Baelsar played in Standard?

Yes — 3 competitive Standard lists include Gaius van Baelsar (100% of tracked lists).

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Gaius van Baelsar

CreatureUncommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

162122

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Jan 12, 2026

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

162122

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(18)

4Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Dark Confidant
3Cosmogrand Zenith
3Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Jecht, Reluctant Guardian // Braska's Final Aeon

Instants(8)

3Stab
3Bitter Triumph
2Archenemy's Charm

Sorceries(8)

2Duress
3Intimidation Tactics
3Tragic Trajectory

Artifacts(4)

4Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher

Lands(22)

1Bleachbone Verge
4Cavern of Souls
4Godless Shrine
2Realm of Koh
7Swamp
4Watery Grave

Creatures(18)

4Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Dark Confidant
3Cosmogrand Zenith
3Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Jecht, Reluctant Guardian // Braska's Final Aeon

Artifacts(4)

4Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher

Lands(22)

1Bleachbone Verge
4Cavern of Souls
4Godless Shrine
2Realm of Koh
7Swamp
4Watery Grave

Instants(8)

3Stab
3Bitter Triumph
2Archenemy's Charm

Sorceries(8)

2Duress
3Intimidation Tactics
3Tragic Trajectory

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(8)

2Deep-Cavern Bat
1Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Gaius van Baelsar
1Alpharael, Stonechosen

Instants(1)

1Stab

Sorceries(6)

2Deathmark
2Duress
1Intimidation Tactics
1Tragic Trajectory

Creatures(8)

2Deep-Cavern Bat
1Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Gaius van Baelsar
1Alpharael, Stonechosen

Instants(1)

1Stab

Sorceries(6)

2Deathmark
2Duress
1Intimidation Tactics
1Tragic Trajectory

Competitive insights for Gaius van Baelsar

Gaius van Baelsar appears in 3 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans August 2025 to March 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	3	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Gaius van Baelsar?: Our database currently tracks 3 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Gaius van Baelsar most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Gaius van Baelsar?: Top co-played cards include The End (67%) and Strategic Betrayal (67%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span August 2025 through March 2026.
Is Gaius van Baelsar played in Standard?

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Gaius van Baelsar

CreatureUncommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

162122

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Jan 12, 2026

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

162122

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(18)

4Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Dark Confidant
3Cosmogrand Zenith
3Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Jecht, Reluctant Guardian // Braska's Final Aeon

Instants(8)

3Stab
3Bitter Triumph
2Archenemy's Charm

Sorceries(8)

2Duress
3Intimidation Tactics
3Tragic Trajectory

Artifacts(4)

4Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher

Lands(22)

1Bleachbone Verge
4Cavern of Souls
4Godless Shrine
2Realm of Koh
7Swamp
4Watery Grave

Creatures(18)

4Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Dark Confidant
3Cosmogrand Zenith
3Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Jecht, Reluctant Guardian // Braska's Final Aeon

Artifacts(4)

4Tithing Blade // Consuming Sepulcher

Lands(22)

1Bleachbone Verge
4Cavern of Souls
4Godless Shrine
2Realm of Koh
7Swamp
4Watery Grave

Instants(8)

3Stab
3Bitter Triumph
2Archenemy's Charm

Sorceries(8)

2Duress
3Intimidation Tactics
3Tragic Trajectory

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(8)

2Deep-Cavern Bat
1Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Gaius van Baelsar
1Alpharael, Stonechosen

Instants(1)

1Stab

Sorceries(6)

2Deathmark
2Duress
1Intimidation Tactics
1Tragic Trajectory

Creatures(8)

2Deep-Cavern Bat
1Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER // Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel
4Gaius van Baelsar
1Alpharael, Stonechosen

Instants(1)

1Stab

Sorceries(6)

2Deathmark
2Duress
1Intimidation Tactics
1Tragic Trajectory

Competitive insights for Gaius van Baelsar

Gaius van Baelsar appears in 3 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans August 2025 to March 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	3	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Gaius van Baelsar?: Our database currently tracks 3 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Gaius van Baelsar most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Gaius van Baelsar?: Top co-played cards include The End (67%) and Strategic Betrayal (67%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span August 2025 through March 2026.
Is Gaius van Baelsar played in Standard?

Main deck(60)

Creatures(18)

Instants(8)

Sorceries(8)

Artifacts(4)

Lands(22)

Creatures(18)

Artifacts(4)

Lands(22)

Instants(8)

Sorceries(8)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(8)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(6)

Creatures(8)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(6)

Competitive insights for Gaius van Baelsar

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Gaius van Baelsar

Main deck(60)

Creatures(18)

Instants(8)

Sorceries(8)

Artifacts(4)

Lands(22)

Creatures(18)

Artifacts(4)

Lands(22)

Instants(8)

Sorceries(8)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(8)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(6)

Creatures(8)

Instants(1)

Sorceries(6)

Competitive insights for Gaius van Baelsar

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

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