How many competitive decks play Overwhelming Surge?

Our database currently tracks 6 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Overwhelming Surge most?

Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Overwhelming Surge?

Top co-played cards include Pyroclasm (83%) and Get Lost (67%).

When was Overwhelming Surge last seen in the data?

The most recent ingested list was at F2F Tour Championship: Vancouver (Feb 23, 2026).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span May 2025 through February 2026.

Is Overwhelming Surge played in Standard?

Yes — 6 competitive Standard lists include Overwhelming Surge (100% of tracked lists).

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Overwhelming Surge

InstantUncommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

84624

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Sep 8, 2025

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

84624

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(26)

3Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Deep-Cavern Bat
3Voice of Victory
2Qarsi Revenant
4Screaming Nemesis
4Unstoppable Slasher
3Elegy Acolyte
3Nova Hellkite

Instants(9)

3Burst Lightning
2Bitter Triumph
1Shoot the Sheriff
3Inevitable Defeat

Enchantments(1)

1Nowhere to Run

Lands(24)

2Blazemire Verge
3Bleachbone Verge
2Elegant Parlor
3Godless Shrine
1Mountain
2Raucous Theater
1Restless Fortress
3Sacred Foundry
2Soulstone Sanctuary
3Starting Town
2Swamp

Creatures(26)

3Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Deep-Cavern Bat
3Voice of Victory
2Qarsi Revenant
4Screaming Nemesis
4Unstoppable Slasher
3Elegy Acolyte
3Nova Hellkite

Instants(9)

3Burst Lightning
2Bitter Triumph
1Shoot the Sheriff
3Inevitable Defeat

Enchantments(1)

1Nowhere to Run

Lands(24)

2Blazemire Verge
3Bleachbone Verge
2Elegant Parlor
3Godless Shrine
1Mountain
2Raucous Theater
1Restless Fortress
3Sacred Foundry
2Soulstone Sanctuary
3Starting Town
2Swamp

Sideboard(15)

Planeswalkers(2)

2Chandra, Spark Hunter

Instants(6)

2Fire Magic
1Abrade
1Get Lost
1Overwhelming Surge
1Inevitable Defeat

Sorceries(3)

3Duress

Enchantments(4)

2High Noon
2Rest in Peace

Planeswalkers(2)

2Chandra, Spark Hunter

Sorceries(3)

3Duress

Enchantments(4)

2High Noon
2Rest in Peace

Instants(6)

2Fire Magic
1Abrade
1Get Lost
1Overwhelming Surge
1Inevitable Defeat

Competitive insights for Overwhelming Surge

Overwhelming Surge appears in 6 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans May 2025 to February 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	6	100%

Often played with

Recent events

F2F Tour Championship: Vancouver — 1 deck (2/23/2026)
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 2 decks (6/20/2025)

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Overwhelming Surge?: Our database currently tracks 6 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Overwhelming Surge most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Overwhelming Surge?: Top co-played cards include Pyroclasm (83%) and Get Lost (67%).

Competitive decks with Overwhelming Surge

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Overwhelming Surge

InstantUncommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

84624

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Sep 8, 2025

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

84624

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(26)

3Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Deep-Cavern Bat
3Voice of Victory
2Qarsi Revenant
4Screaming Nemesis
4Unstoppable Slasher
3Elegy Acolyte
3Nova Hellkite

Instants(9)

3Burst Lightning
2Bitter Triumph
1Shoot the Sheriff
3Inevitable Defeat

Enchantments(1)

1Nowhere to Run

Lands(24)

2Blazemire Verge
3Bleachbone Verge
2Elegant Parlor
3Godless Shrine
1Mountain
2Raucous Theater
1Restless Fortress
3Sacred Foundry
2Soulstone Sanctuary
3Starting Town
2Swamp

Creatures(26)

3Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Deep-Cavern Bat
3Voice of Victory
2Qarsi Revenant
4Screaming Nemesis
4Unstoppable Slasher
3Elegy Acolyte
3Nova Hellkite

Instants(9)

3Burst Lightning
2Bitter Triumph
1Shoot the Sheriff
3Inevitable Defeat

Enchantments(1)

1Nowhere to Run

Lands(24)

2Blazemire Verge
3Bleachbone Verge
2Elegant Parlor
3Godless Shrine
1Mountain
2Raucous Theater
1Restless Fortress
3Sacred Foundry
2Soulstone Sanctuary
3Starting Town
2Swamp

Sideboard(15)

Planeswalkers(2)

2Chandra, Spark Hunter

Instants(6)

2Fire Magic
1Abrade
1Get Lost
1Overwhelming Surge
1Inevitable Defeat

Sorceries(3)

3Duress

Enchantments(4)

2High Noon
2Rest in Peace

Planeswalkers(2)

2Chandra, Spark Hunter

Sorceries(3)

3Duress

Enchantments(4)

2High Noon
2Rest in Peace

Instants(6)

2Fire Magic
1Abrade
1Get Lost
1Overwhelming Surge
1Inevitable Defeat

Competitive insights for Overwhelming Surge

Overwhelming Surge appears in 6 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans May 2025 to February 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	6	100%

Often played with

Recent events

F2F Tour Championship: Vancouver — 1 deck (2/23/2026)
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 2 decks (6/20/2025)

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Overwhelming Surge?: Our database currently tracks 6 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Overwhelming Surge most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Overwhelming Surge?: Top co-played cards include Pyroclasm (83%) and Get Lost (67%).

Main deck(60)

Creatures(26)

Instants(9)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(24)

Creatures(26)

Instants(9)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(24)

Sideboard(15)

Planeswalkers(2)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(4)

Planeswalkers(2)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(4)

Instants(6)

Competitive insights for Overwhelming Surge

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Recent events

Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Overwhelming Surge

Main deck(60)

Creatures(26)

Instants(9)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(24)

Creatures(26)

Instants(9)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(24)

Sideboard(15)

Planeswalkers(2)

Instants(6)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(4)

Planeswalkers(2)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(4)

Instants(6)

Competitive insights for Overwhelming Surge

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Recent events

Frequently asked questions

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