Competitive decks with Intrepid Paleontologist | MTG Deck With
Intrepid Paleontologist
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo1)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
92925
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo1)
MTGA ranked player
92925
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(27)
3Ixalli's Lorekeeper
3Belligerent Yearling
3Intrepid Paleontologist
3Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
4Pugnacious Hammerskull
3Hulking Raptor
3Bonehoard Dracosaur
3Palani's Hatcher
2Trumpeting Carnosaur
Instants(3)
3Bouncer's Beatdown
Sorceries(3)
3Triumphant Chomp
Artifacts(1)
1The Skullspore Nexus
Enchantments(1)
1Tribute to the World Tree
Lands(25)
3Cavern of Souls
1Copperline Gorge
8Forest
4Mountain
4Restless Ridgeline
4Rugged Highlands
1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
Creatures(27)
3Ixalli's Lorekeeper
3Belligerent Yearling
3Intrepid Paleontologist
3Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
4Pugnacious Hammerskull
3Hulking Raptor
3Bonehoard Dracosaur
3Palani's Hatcher
2Trumpeting Carnosaur
Instants(3)
3Bouncer's Beatdown
Sorceries(3)
3Triumphant Chomp
Artifacts(1)
1The Skullspore Nexus
Enchantments(1)
1Tribute to the World Tree
Lands(25)
3Cavern of Souls
1Copperline Gorge
8Forest
4Mountain
4Restless Ridgeline
4Rugged Highlands
1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(6)
1Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
1Rampaging Raptor
1Bonehoard Dracosaur
1Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth // Temple of Cultivation
1Palani's Hatcher
1Trumpeting Carnosaur
Instants(5)
1Bouncer's Beatdown
4Broken Wings
Sorceries(4)
4Cosmium Confluence
Creatures(6)
1Itzquinth, Firstborn of Gishath
1Rampaging Raptor
1Bonehoard Dracosaur
1Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth // Temple of Cultivation
1Palani's Hatcher
1Trumpeting Carnosaur
Instants(5)
1Bouncer's Beatdown
4Broken Wings
Sorceries(4)
4Cosmium Confluence
Competitive insights for Intrepid Paleontologist
Overview
Intrepid Paleontologist appears in 25 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans November 2023 to March 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
25
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed — 1 deck (1/30/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Intrepid Paleontologist?
Our database currently tracks 25 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Intrepid Paleontologist most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Intrepid Paleontologist?
Top co-played cards include Trumpeting Carnosaur (68%) and Bonehoard Dracosaur (64%).
When was Intrepid Paleontologist last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed (Jan 30, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span November 2023 through March 2026.
Is Intrepid Paleontologist played in Standard?
Yes — 25 competitive Standard lists include Intrepid Paleontologist (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 March 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed, Jan 30, 2026
