Competitive decks with Nissa, Ascended Animist | MTG Deck With
Nissa, Ascended Animist
PlaneswalkerMythic
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
133525
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
133525
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(19)
4Llanowar Elves
3Outcaster Trailblazer
4Archfiend of the Dross
4Overlord of the Hauntwoods
1Sire of Seven Deaths
3Vaultborn Tyrant
Planeswalkers(1)
1Nissa, Ascended Animist
Instants(5)
3Go for the Throat
2Sheoldred's Edict
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Artifacts(4)
4Lumbering Worldwagon
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
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Lands(25)
3Blooming Marsh
3Cavern of Souls
6Forest
3Llanowar Wastes
5Swamp
2Underground Mortuary
3Wastewood Verge
Creatures(19)
4Llanowar Elves
3Outcaster Trailblazer
4Archfiend of the Dross
4Overlord of the Hauntwoods
1Sire of Seven Deaths
3Vaultborn Tyrant
Artifacts(4)
4Lumbering Worldwagon
Lands(25)
3Blooming Marsh
3Cavern of Souls
6Forest
3Llanowar Wastes
5Swamp
2Underground Mortuary
3Wastewood Verge
Planeswalkers(1)
1Nissa, Ascended Animist
Instants(5)
3Go for the Throat
2Sheoldred's Edict
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
1Thrun, Breaker of Silence
1Tyrranax Rex
Instants(5)
2Anoint with Affliction
3Tear Asunder
Sorceries(5)
3Cruelclaw's Heist
2Deadly Cover-Up
Enchantments(3)
3Leyline of the Void
Creatures(2)
1Thrun, Breaker of Silence
1Tyrranax Rex
Sorceries(5)
3Cruelclaw's Heist
2Deadly Cover-Up
Instants(5)
2Anoint with Affliction
3Tear Asunder
Enchantments(3)
3Leyline of the Void
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
