4Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
4Inscription of Ruin
Enchantments(5)
2Elspeth's Nightmare
3Tymaret Calls the Dead
Lands(21)
3Faceless Haven
6Snow-Covered Mountain
12Snow-Covered Swamp
Creatures(21)
3Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
4Mire Triton
3Skyclave Shade
4Phoenix of Ash
4Renegade Reaper
3Woe Strider
Enchantments(5)
2Elspeth's Nightmare
3Tymaret Calls the Dead
Instants(5)
1Erebos's Intervention
2Baleful Mastery
2Eat to Extinction
Sorceries(8)
4Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
4Inscription of Ruin
Lands(21)
3Faceless Haven
6Snow-Covered Mountain
12Snow-Covered Swamp
Sideboard(15)
Planeswalkers(1)
1Liliana, Waker of the Dead
Sorceries(12)
4Duress
4Agonizing Remorse
4Skull Raid
Enchantments(2)
2Elspeth's Nightmare
Planeswalkers(1)
1Liliana, Waker of the Dead
Enchantments(2)
2Elspeth's Nightmare
Sorceries(12)
4Duress
4Agonizing Remorse
4Skull Raid
Competitive insights for Inscription of Ruin
Overview
Inscription of Ruin appears in 95 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 80% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
76
80%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 20%
Often played with
Recent events
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists I-M — 1 deck (12/3/2021)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists D-H — 1 deck (12/3/2021)
November Zendikar Rising League Weekend – Rivals League Decklists — 1 deck (11/6/2020)
October 2020 Arena Open Day 2 7-Win Decklists — 1 deck (11/4/2020)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Inscription of Ruin?
Our database currently tracks 95 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Inscription of Ruin most?
Standard is the most common format (80% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Inscription of Ruin?
Top co-played cards include Bloodchief's Thirst (66%) and Duress (62%).
When was Inscription of Ruin last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists I-M (Dec 3, 2021).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through February 2025.
Is Inscription of Ruin played in Standard?
Yes — 76 competitive Standard lists include Inscription of Ruin (80% 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 February 2025 · Last decklist seen: Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists I-M, Dec 3, 2021
