1Rowan, Scholar of Sparks // Will, Scholar of Frost
1Teferi, Master of Time
1Mordenkainen
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(11)
2Opt
2Anticognition
1Mystic Reflection
2Negate
2Bar the Gate
2Sublime Epiphany
Sorceries(2)
1Tasha's Hideous Laughter
1Sea Gate Restoration // Sea Gate, Reborn
Artifacts(1)
1Midnight Clock
Enchantments(6)
1Fly
1Confounding Conundrum
2Mystic Subdual
1Shark Typhoon
1Kiora Bests the Sea God
Lands(20)
1Frostboil Snarl
9Island
1Mountain
4Mystic Sanctuary
2Snow-Covered Island
1Swamp
2Temple of the Dragon Queen
Creatures(16)
3Ruin Crab
1Sprite Dragon
1Valki, God of Lies // Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor
2Glasspool Mimic // Glasspool Shore
2Palladium Myr
1Galazeth Prismari
3Solemn Simulacrum
1Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
1Iymrith, Desert Doom
1Wandering Archaic // Explore the Vastlands
Sorceries(2)
1Tasha's Hideous Laughter
1Sea Gate Restoration // Sea Gate, Reborn
Enchantments(6)
1Fly
1Confounding Conundrum
2Mystic Subdual
1Shark Typhoon
1Kiora Bests the Sea God
Planeswalkers(4)
1Rowan, Scholar of Sparks // Will, Scholar of Frost
1Teferi, Master of Time
1Mordenkainen
1Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
Instants(11)
2Opt
2Anticognition
1Mystic Reflection
2Negate
2Bar the Gate
2Sublime Epiphany
Artifacts(1)
1Midnight Clock
Lands(20)
1Frostboil Snarl
9Island
1Mountain
4Mystic Sanctuary
2Snow-Covered Island
1Swamp
2Temple of the Dragon Queen
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(4)
1Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
1Nadir Kraken
1Zareth San, the Trickster
1Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios // Journey to the Oracle
Planeswalkers(2)
1Jace, Mirror Mage
1Kasmina, Enigma Sage
Instants(4)
2Annul
2Saw It Coming
Sorceries(2)
1Maddening Cacophony
1Tasha's Hideous Laughter
Enchantments(2)
2Charmed Sleep
Lands(1)
1The World Tree
Creatures(4)
1Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
1Nadir Kraken
1Zareth San, the Trickster
1Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios // Journey to the Oracle
Sorceries(2)
1Maddening Cacophony
1Tasha's Hideous Laughter
Lands(1)
1The World Tree
Planeswalkers(2)
1Jace, Mirror Mage
1Kasmina, Enigma Sage
Instants(4)
2Annul
2Saw It Coming
Enchantments(2)
2Charmed Sleep
Competitive insights for Midnight Clock
Overview
Midnight Clock appears in 133 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 88% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
117
88%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 12%
Often played with
Recent events
Rivals Gauntlet Standard Decklists — 3 decks (9/3/2021)
Challenger Gauntlet Standard Decklists — 1 deck (8/6/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists L-O — 2 decks (6/4/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists E-K — 1 deck (6/4/2021)
Strixhaven Championship Standard Decklists A-D — 1 deck (6/4/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Midnight Clock?
Our database currently tracks 133 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Midnight Clock most?
Standard is the most common format (88% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Midnight Clock?
Top co-played cards include Negate (89%) and Mystical Dispute (77%).
When was Midnight Clock last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Rivals Gauntlet Standard Decklists (Sep 3, 2021).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through February 2025.
Is Midnight Clock played in Standard?
Yes — 117 competitive Standard lists include Midnight Clock (88% 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: Rivals Gauntlet Standard Decklists, Sep 3, 2021
