Competitive decks with Nissa, Ascended Animist | MTG Deck With
Nissa, Ascended Animist
PlaneswalkerMythic
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
44125
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
44125
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(15)
4Llanowar Elves
2Caustic Bronco
4Unstoppable Slasher
2Archfiend of the Dross
3Bloodletter of Aclazotz
Instants(9)
3Cut Down
2Anoint with Affliction
3Go for the Throat
1Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(7)
4Duress
2Maelstrom Pulse
1Gix's Command
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
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Lands(25)
4Blooming Marsh
2Forest
3Llanowar Wastes
4Restless Cottage
2Soulstone Sanctuary
6Swamp
4Wastewood Verge
Creatures(15)
4Llanowar Elves
2Caustic Bronco
4Unstoppable Slasher
2Archfiend of the Dross
3Bloodletter of Aclazotz
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Lands(25)
4Blooming Marsh
2Forest
3Llanowar Wastes
4Restless Cottage
2Soulstone Sanctuary
6Swamp
4Wastewood Verge
Instants(9)
3Cut Down
2Anoint with Affliction
3Go for the Throat
1Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(7)
4Duress
2Maelstrom Pulse
1Gix's Command
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(5)
1Mosswood Dreadknight // Dread Whispers
//
2Tranquil Frillback
2Obstinate Baloth
Planeswalkers(1)
1Nissa, Ascended Animist
Instants(1)
1Tear Asunder
Sorceries(4)
2Cruelclaw's Heist
2Malicious Eclipse
Artifacts(4)
2Ghost Vacuum
2Debris Beetle
Creatures(5)
1Mosswood Dreadknight // Dread Whispers
//
2Tranquil Frillback
2Obstinate Baloth
Sorceries(4)
2Cruelclaw's Heist
2Malicious Eclipse
Planeswalkers(1)
1Nissa, Ascended Animist
Instants(1)
1Tear Asunder
Artifacts(4)
2Ghost Vacuum
2Debris Beetle
Competitive insights for Nissa, Ascended Animist
Overview
Nissa, Ascended Animist appears in 328 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 98.2% of lists. Coverage spans February 2023 to July 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
322
98.2%
5
1.5%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 0.3%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 2 decks (6/20/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Minneapolis — 1 deck (5/5/2025)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series – Regional Championship Bologna — 2 decks (4/27/2025)
Pro Tour Aetherdrift — 45 decks (2/21/2025)
Magic Spotlight: Foundations – Atlanta 2025 — 1 deck (1/6/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Nissa, Ascended Animist?
Our database currently tracks 328 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Nissa, Ascended Animist most?
Standard leads (98.2%), followed by Pioneer (1.5%).
What cards pair with Nissa, Ascended Animist?
Top co-played cards include Tear Asunder (43%) and Tranquil Frillback (39%).
When was Nissa, Ascended Animist last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY (Jun 20, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span February 2023 through July 2025.
Is Nissa, Ascended Animist played in Standard?
Yes — 322 competitive Standard lists include Nissa, Ascended Animist (98.2% 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 July 2025 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY, Jun 20, 2025
