Competitive decks with Preacher of the Schism | MTG Deck With
Preacher of the Schism
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
73324
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
73324
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(3)
3Preacher of the Schism
Planeswalkers(7)
3Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
4Professor Dellian Fel
Instants(7)
3Requiting Hex
4Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(11)
3Ruthless Negotiation
2Day of Black Sun
4Mind Roots
2Vicious Rivalry
Enchantments(8)
4Bandit's Talent
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Lands(24)
1Ba Sing Se
3Blooming Marsh
3Deathcap Glade
1Forest
2Restless Cottage
4Soulstone Sanctuary
4Swamp
2Underground Mortuary
4Wastewood Verge
Creatures(3)
3Preacher of the Schism
Instants(7)
3Requiting Hex
4Shoot the Sheriff
Enchantments(8)
4Bandit's Talent
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Lands(24)
1Ba Sing Se
3Blooming Marsh
3Deathcap Glade
1Forest
2Restless Cottage
4Soulstone Sanctuary
4Swamp
2Underground Mortuary
4Wastewood Verge
Planeswalkers(7)
3Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
4Professor Dellian Fel
Sorceries(11)
3Ruthless Negotiation
2Day of Black Sun
4Mind Roots
2Vicious Rivalry
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(6)
3Demon Wall
3Madame Null, Power Broker
Instants(3)
3Witherbloom Charm
Sorceries(3)
3Strategic Betrayal
Artifacts(3)
3Soul-Guide Lantern
Creatures(6)
3Demon Wall
3Madame Null, Power Broker
Artifacts(3)
3Soul-Guide Lantern
Instants(3)
3Witherbloom Charm
Sorceries(3)
3Strategic Betrayal
Competitive insights for Preacher of the Schism
Overview
Preacher of the Schism appears in 420 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 92.9% of lists. Coverage spans November 2023 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
390
92.9%
13
3.1%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 4%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 2 decks (5/1/2026)
Central America Magic Series Regional Championship: Mexico City — 1 deck (3/9/2026)
Arena Championship 11 — 5 decks (2/21/2026)
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed — 1 deck (1/30/2026)
2025 MOCS Season 3 Showcase — 1 deck (1/11/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Preacher of the Schism?
Our database currently tracks 420 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Preacher of the Schism most?
Standard leads (92.9%), followed by Pioneer (3.1%).
What cards pair with Preacher of the Schism?
Top co-played cards include Duress (82%) and Go for the Throat (66%).
When was Preacher of the Schism last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven (May 1, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span November 2023 through August 2026.
Is Preacher of the Schism played in Standard?
Yes — 390 competitive Standard lists include Preacher of the Schism (92.9% 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 August 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven, May 1, 2026
