4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
Lands(22)
4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
2Den of the Bugbear
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
1Mountain
1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
2Sulfurous Springs
1Swamp
1Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Creatures(17)
4Cauldron Familiar
3Unlucky Witness
4Voldaren Epicure
2Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger
4Mayhem Devil
Artifacts(4)
4Witch's Oven
Lands(22)
4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Blood Crypt
2Den of the Bugbear
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
1Mountain
1Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
2Sulfurous Springs
1Swamp
1Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
Instants(10)
4Fatal Push
2Village Rites
4Deadly Dispute
Sorceries(3)
3Claim the Firstborn
Enchantments(4)
4Fable of the Mirror-Breaker // Reflection of Kiki-Jiki
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(1)
1Jegantha, the Wellspring
Planeswalkers(2)
2Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
Instants(2)
1Abrade
1Kolaghan's Command
Sorceries(8)
4Thoughtseize
2Go Blank
2Kari Zev's Expertise
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Creatures(1)
1Jegantha, the Wellspring
Instants(2)
1Abrade
1Kolaghan's Command
Artifacts(2)
2Unlicensed Hearse
Planeswalkers(2)
2Ob Nixilis, the Adversary
Sorceries(8)
4Thoughtseize
2Go Blank
2Kari Zev's Expertise
Competitive insights for Kari Zev's Expertise
Overview
Kari Zev's Expertise appears in 16 competitive decklists in our database. Pioneer accounts for 68.8% of lists. Coverage spans December 2020 to November 2024.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
11
68.8%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 31.3%
Often played with
Recent events
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Lille November 2024 — 1 deck (11/11/2024)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists S-Z — 2 decks (2/17/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R — 2 decks (2/17/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists F-K — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Kari Zev's Expertise?
Our database currently tracks 16 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Kari Zev's Expertise most?
Pioneer is the most common format (68.8% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Kari Zev's Expertise?
Top co-played cards include Claim the Firstborn (69%) and Thoughtseize (63%).
When was Kari Zev's Expertise last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Lille November 2024 (Nov 11, 2024).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span December 2020 through November 2024.
Is Kari Zev's Expertise played in Pioneer?
Yes — 11 competitive Pioneer lists include Kari Zev's Expertise (68.8% 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 November 2024 · Last decklist seen: Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Lille November 2024, Nov 11, 2024
