Competitive decks with Lightning Strike | MTG Deck With
Lightning Strike
InstantCommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
121820
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
121820
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(10)
2Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt
//
4Stormcatch Mentor
2Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
//
2Prismari, the Inspiration
Instants(12)
3Flashback
3Lightning Strike
3Prismari Charm
3Mana Sculpt
Sorceries(15)
2Impolite Entrance
3Sleight of Hand
4Pearl of Wisdom
4Stock Up
2Season of Weaving
Enchantments(3)
3Unable to Scream
Lands(20)
2Agna Qel'a
2Cavern of Souls
5Island
1Mountain
4Riverpyre Verge
4Steam Vents
2Stormcarved Coast
Creatures(10)
2Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt
//
4Stormcatch Mentor
2Emeritus of Ideation // Ancestral Recall
//
2Prismari, the Inspiration
Sorceries(15)
2Impolite Entrance
3Sleight of Hand
4Pearl of Wisdom
4Stock Up
2Season of Weaving
Instants(12)
3Flashback
3Lightning Strike
3Prismari Charm
3Mana Sculpt
Enchantments(3)
3Unable to Scream
Lands(20)
2Agna Qel'a
2Cavern of Souls
5Island
1Mountain
4Riverpyre Verge
4Steam Vents
2Stormcarved Coast
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt
//
Instants(11)
3Fire Magic
4Magic Damper
4Shock
Enchantments(2)
2Sleep Magic
Creatures(2)
2Emeritus of Conflict // Lightning Bolt
//
Enchantments(2)
2Sleep Magic
Instants(11)
3Fire Magic
4Magic Damper
4Shock
Competitive insights for Lightning Strike
Overview
Lightning Strike appears in 406 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 79.3% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
322
79.3%
3
0.7%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 20%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — 2 decks (7/19/2026)
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 1 deck (5/1/2026)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Turin — 2 decks (3/9/2026)
F2F Tour Championship: Vancouver — 1 deck (2/23/2026)
Arena Championship 11 — 1 deck (2/21/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Lightning Strike?
Our database currently tracks 406 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Lightning Strike most?
Standard leads (79.3%), followed by Pioneer (0.7%).
What cards pair with Lightning Strike?
Top co-played cards include Monastery Swiftspear (39%) and Shock (33%).
When was Lightning Strike last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (Jul 19, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through August 2026.
Is Lightning Strike played in Standard?
Yes — 322 competitive Standard lists include Lightning Strike (79.3% 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 August 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, Jul 19, 2026
