2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
4Halana and Alena, Partners
2Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
2Sigarda, Champion of Light
Planeswalkers(3)
2The Wandering Emperor
1Elspeth Resplendent
Lands(24)
4Branchloft Pathway // Boulderloft Pathway
1Cave of the Frost Dragon
4Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
1Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
1Mountain
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
2Overgrown Farmland
1Plains
2Rockfall Vale
3Secluded Courtyard
1Sundown Pass
Creatures(33)
3Hopeful Initiate
3Intrepid Adversary
4Luminarch Aspirant
4Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
2Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
4Brutal Cathar // Moonrage Brute
3Reckless Stormseeker // Storm-Charged Slasher
2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
4Halana and Alena, Partners
2Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
2Sigarda, Champion of Light
Planeswalkers(3)
2The Wandering Emperor
1Elspeth Resplendent
Lands(24)
4Branchloft Pathway // Boulderloft Pathway
1Cave of the Frost Dragon
4Cragcrown Pathway // Timbercrown Pathway
1Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
1Mountain
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
2Overgrown Farmland
1Plains
2Rockfall Vale
3Secluded Courtyard
1Sundown Pass
Sideboard(13)
Creatures(4)
2Gala Greeters
2Prosperous Innkeeper
Instants(3)
1Snakeskin Veil
2Inscription of Abundance
Artifacts(2)
2Esika's Chariot
Enchantments(4)
2Fight Rigging
2Rabble Rousing
Creatures(4)
2Gala Greeters
2Prosperous Innkeeper
Artifacts(2)
2Esika's Chariot
Instants(3)
1Snakeskin Veil
2Inscription of Abundance
Enchantments(4)
2Fight Rigging
2Rabble Rousing
Competitive insights for Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
Overview
Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway appears in 775 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 80.9% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to May 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
627
80.9%
30
3.9%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 15.2%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 12 — 4 decks (5/23/2026)
Arena Championship 8 — 2 decks (3/29/2025)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Lille November 2024 — 1 deck (11/11/2024)
Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor Pioneer Decklists T-Z — 2 decks (2/23/2024)
Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor Pioneer Decklists O-S — 6 decks (2/23/2024)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway?
Our database currently tracks 775 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway most?
Standard leads (80.9%), followed by Pioneer (3.9%).
What cards pair with Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway?
Top co-played cards include Redcap Melee (38%) and Showdown of the Skalds (33%).
When was Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway 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 Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway played in Standard?
Yes — 627 competitive Standard lists include Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway (80.9% 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
