Competitive decks with Ill-Timed Explosion | MTG Deck With
Ill-Timed Explosion
SorceryRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
202826
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
202826
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(25)
3Ashling, Rekindled // Ashling, Rimebound
4Flamebraider
2Roaming Throne
2Quantum Riddler
4Vibrance
4Wistfulness
3Deceit
3Sunderflock
Instants(4)
3Bounce Off
1Burst Lightning
Sorceries(2)
2Ill-Timed Explosion
Artifacts(2)
2Herd Heirloom
Enchantments(1)
1Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
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Lands(26)
2Breeding Pool
4Cavern of Souls
1Dreamroot Cascade
1Forest
1Island
1Mountain
1Pit of Offerings
2Riverpyre Verge
4Secluded Courtyard
3Starting Town
4Steam Vents
1Stormcarved Coast
1Willowrush Verge
Creatures(25)
3Ashling, Rekindled // Ashling, Rimebound
4Flamebraider
2Roaming Throne
2Quantum Riddler
4Vibrance
4Wistfulness
3Deceit
3Sunderflock
Lands(26)
2Breeding Pool
4Cavern of Souls
1Dreamroot Cascade
1Forest
1Island
1Mountain
1Pit of Offerings
2Riverpyre Verge
4Secluded Courtyard
3Starting Town
4Steam Vents
1Stormcarved Coast
1Willowrush Verge
Instants(4)
3Bounce Off
1Burst Lightning
Sorceries(2)
2Ill-Timed Explosion
Artifacts(2)
2Herd Heirloom
Enchantments(1)
1Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
//
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(3)
1Beza, the Bounding Spring
2Ygra, Eater of All
Instants(7)
2Disdainful Stroke
2Heritage Reclamation
1Negate
1Sear
1Spider-Sense
Sorceries(2)
2Pyroclasm
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Lands(1)
1Pit of Offerings
Creatures(3)
1Beza, the Bounding Spring
2Ygra, Eater of All
Sorceries(2)
2Pyroclasm
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Instants(7)
2Disdainful Stroke
2Heritage Reclamation
1Negate
1Sear
1Spider-Sense
Lands(1)
1Pit of Offerings
Competitive insights for Ill-Timed Explosion
Overview
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
