Competitive decks with Pact of Negation | MTG Deck With
Pact of Negation
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MTGA ranked player
24123
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional Historic Ranked
MTGA ranked player
24123
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(2)
1Scholar of the Lost Trove
1Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Instants(4)
2Pact of Negation
2Prismari Command
Sorceries(29)
4Faithless Looting
2Cathartic Reunion
1Chart a Course
4Strategic Planning
3Anger of the Gods
4Mizzix's Mastery
2Tendrils of Agony
4Mind's Desire
4Emergent Ultimatum
1Triumphant Reckoning
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Enchantments(1)
1Omniscience
Lands(23)
3Island
4Mountain
4Riverglide Pathway // Lavaglide Pathway
4Spirebluff Canal
4Steam Vents
4Sulfur Falls
Creatures(2)
1Scholar of the Lost Trove
1Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Sorceries(29)
4Faithless Looting
2Cathartic Reunion
1Chart a Course
4Strategic Planning
3Anger of the Gods
4Mizzix's Mastery
2Tendrils of Agony
4Mind's Desire
4Emergent Ultimatum
1Triumphant Reckoning
Instants(4)
2Pact of Negation
2Prismari Command
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Enchantments(1)
1Omniscience
Lands(23)
3Island
4Mountain
4Riverglide Pathway // Lavaglide Pathway
4Spirebluff Canal
4Steam Vents
4Sulfur Falls
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(15)
4Sprite Dragon
3Young Pyromancer
4Crackling Drake
4Stormwing Entity
Creatures(15)
4Sprite Dragon
3Young Pyromancer
4Crackling Drake
4Stormwing Entity
Competitive insights for Pact of Negation
Overview
Pact of Negation was last seen at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (Jul 17, 2026). It appears in 163 competitive decklists, mainly in Modern (24.5%). It is most often paired with Mystical Dispute (79%) and Aether Gust (44%). Coverage spans September 2020 to July 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
40
24.5%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 75.5%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — 17 decks (7/17/2026)
2025 MOCS Season 3 Showcase — 1 deck (1/11/2026)
MTG China Open: Beijing — 1 deck (11/10/2025)
MIT Championship Finals: Taipei City — 1 deck (10/20/2025)
Pro Tour Edge of Eternities — 13 decks (9/26/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Pact of Negation?
Our database currently tracks 163 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Pact of Negation most?
Modern is the most common format (24.5% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Pact of Negation?
Top co-played cards include Mystical Dispute (79%) and Aether Gust (44%).
When was Pact of Negation last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (Jul 17, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through July 2026.
Is Pact of Negation played in Modern?
Yes — 40 competitive Modern lists include Pact of Negation (24.5% 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 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, Jul 17, 2026
