Ill-Timed Explosion appears in 229 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 98.7% of lists. Coverage spans February 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
226
98.7%
2
0.9%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 0.4%
Often played with
Recent events
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 2 decks (6/1/2026)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 1 deck (6/1/2026)
Central America Magic Series Regional Championship: Mexico City — 1 deck (5/25/2026)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Adelaide — 1 deck (5/25/2026)
Regional Championship at SCG Cincinnati — 9 decks (5/18/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Ill-Timed Explosion?
Our database currently tracks 229 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Ill-Timed Explosion most?
Standard leads (98.7%), followed by Pioneer (0.9%).
What cards pair with Ill-Timed Explosion?
Top co-played cards include Negate (59%) and Abrade (45%).
When was Ill-Timed Explosion 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 February 2024 through August 2026.
Is Ill-Timed Explosion played in Standard?
Yes — 226 competitive Standard lists include Ill-Timed Explosion (98.7% 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: United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC, Jun 1, 2026
