Competitive decks with Inevitable Defeat | MTG Deck With
Inevitable Defeat
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Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
73424
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
73424
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(5)
4Hearth Elemental // Stoke Genius
//
1Absolute Virtue
Planeswalkers(4)
2Ral, Crackling Wit
2Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Instants(16)
2Erode
4Consult the Star Charts
2Vibrant Outburst
4Inevitable Defeat
2New Way Forward
2Jeskai Revelation
Sorceries(11)
4Strategic Betrayal
4Stock Up
3Day of Judgment
Lands(24)
2Agna Qel'a
3Hallowed Fountain
3Mountain
1Nomad Outpost
1Oscorp Industries
2Plains
4Shattered Sanctum
3Steam Vents
1Sundown Pass
4Watery Grave
Creatures(5)
4Hearth Elemental // Stoke Genius
//
1Absolute Virtue
Instants(16)
2Erode
4Consult the Star Charts
2Vibrant Outburst
4Inevitable Defeat
2New Way Forward
2Jeskai Revelation
Planeswalkers(4)
2Ral, Crackling Wit
2Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Sorceries(11)
4Strategic Betrayal
4Stock Up
3Day of Judgment
Lands(24)
2Agna Qel'a
3Hallowed Fountain
3Mountain
1Nomad Outpost
1Oscorp Industries
2Plains
4Shattered Sanctum
3Steam Vents
1Sundown Pass
4Watery Grave
Sideboard(15)
Instants(3)
3Abrade
Sorceries(7)
3Requisition Raid
4Price of Freedom
Artifacts(5)
1Ghost Vacuum
4Soul-Guide Lantern
Instants(3)
3Abrade
Artifacts(5)
1Ghost Vacuum
4Soul-Guide Lantern
Sorceries(7)
3Requisition Raid
4Price of Freedom
Competitive insights for Inevitable Defeat
Overview
Inevitable Defeat appears in 108 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans April 2025 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
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108
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 2 decks (6/1/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 1 deck (6/1/2026)
SEA Championship Final: Kuala Lumpur — 2 decks (5/25/2026)
Central America Magic Series Regional Championship: Mexico City — 1 deck (5/25/2026)
Regional Championship at SCG Cincinnati — 8 decks (5/18/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Inevitable Defeat?
Our database currently tracks 108 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Inevitable Defeat most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Inevitable Defeat?
Top co-played cards include Rest in Peace (66%) and Lightning Helix (61%).
When was Inevitable Defeat last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague (Jun 1, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2025 through August 2026.
Is Inevitable Defeat played in Standard?
Yes — 108 competitive Standard lists include Inevitable Defeat (100% 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: Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague, Jun 1, 2026
