Lightning Axe appears in 255 competitive decklists in our database. Pioneer accounts for 37.3% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to May 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
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95
37.3%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 62.7%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 12 — 7 decks (5/23/2026)
Arena Championship 8 — 5 decks (3/29/2025)
F2F Tour Championship: Calgary November 2024 — 2 decks (11/18/2024)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Lille November 2024 — 4 decks (11/11/2024)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Sydney November 2024 — 1 deck (11/11/2024)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Lightning Axe?
Our database currently tracks 255 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Lightning Axe most?
Pioneer is the most common format (37.3% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Lightning Axe?
Top co-played cards include Arclight Phoenix (100%) and Opt (98%).
When was Lightning Axe last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 12 (May 23, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through May 2026.
Is Lightning Axe played in Pioneer?
Yes — 95 competitive Pioneer lists include Lightning Axe (37.3% 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 May 2026 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 12, May 23, 2026
