2Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
4Voldaren Epicure
4Bloodtithe Harvester
4Vampire Socialite
3Voldaren Bloodcaster // Bloodbat Summoner
3Florian, Voldaren Scion
2Anje, Maid of Dishonor
1Bloodvial Purveyor
1Henrika Domnathi // Henrika, Infernal Seer
Planeswalkers(1)
1Sorin the Mirthless
Instants(7)
4Play with Fire
3Infernal Grasp
Sorceries(2)
2Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
Lands(22)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
2Den of the Bugbear
4Haunted Ridge
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
4Mountain
2Swamp
4Voldaren Estate
Creatures(28)
4Falkenrath Pit Fighter
2Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
4Voldaren Epicure
4Bloodtithe Harvester
4Vampire Socialite
3Voldaren Bloodcaster // Bloodbat Summoner
3Florian, Voldaren Scion
2Anje, Maid of Dishonor
1Bloodvial Purveyor
1Henrika Domnathi // Henrika, Infernal Seer
Planeswalkers(1)
1Sorin the Mirthless
Instants(7)
4Play with Fire
3Infernal Grasp
Sorceries(2)
2Agadeem's Awakening // Agadeem, the Undercrypt
Lands(22)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
2Den of the Bugbear
4Haunted Ridge
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
4Mountain
2Swamp
4Voldaren Estate
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
1Falkenrath Forebear
1Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
Planeswalkers(1)
1Sorin the Mirthless
Instants(5)
2Power Word Kill
3Vampires' Vengeance
Sorceries(6)
3Duress
2Go Blank
1Inscription of Ruin
Enchantments(1)
1Gift of Fangs
Creatures(2)
1Falkenrath Forebear
1Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
Sorceries(6)
3Duress
2Go Blank
1Inscription of Ruin
Planeswalkers(1)
1Sorin the Mirthless
Instants(5)
2Power Word Kill
3Vampires' Vengeance
Enchantments(1)
1Gift of Fangs
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
