How many competitive decks play Scales of Shale?

Our database currently tracks 12 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Scales of Shale most?

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

What cards pair with Scales of Shale?

Top co-played cards include Hired Claw (100%) and Iridescent Vinelasher (100%).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span September 2024 through June 2026.

Is Scales of Shale played in Standard?

Yes — 12 competitive Standard lists include Scales of Shale (100% of tracked lists).

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Scales of Shale

InstantCommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

22922

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Feb 17, 2025

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

22922

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(31)

4Hired Claw
4Iridescent Vinelasher
4Fireglass Mentor
4Flamecache Gecko
4Gev, Scaled Scorch
3Viashino Pyromancer
2Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
3Laughing Jasper Flint
3Thought-Stalker Warlock

Instants(7)

3Burst Lightning
2Caught in the Crossfire
2Go for the Throat

Lands(22)

4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blazemire Verge
4Mountain
2Rockface Village
4Sulfurous Springs
4Swamp

Creatures(31)

4Hired Claw
4Iridescent Vinelasher
4Fireglass Mentor
4Flamecache Gecko
4Gev, Scaled Scorch
3Viashino Pyromancer
2Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
3Laughing Jasper Flint
3Thought-Stalker Warlock

Instants(7)

3Burst Lightning
2Caught in the Crossfire
2Go for the Throat

Lands(22)

4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blazemire Verge
4Mountain
2Rockface Village
4Sulfurous Springs
4Swamp

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(3)

3Magebane Lizard

Instants(4)

2Go for the Throat
2Scales of Shale

Sorceries(6)

3Duress
3Lithomantic Barrage

Artifacts(2)

2Agatha's Soul Cauldron

Creatures(3)

3Magebane Lizard

Sorceries(6)

3Duress
3Lithomantic Barrage

Instants(4)

2Go for the Throat
2Scales of Shale

Artifacts(2)

2Agatha's Soul Cauldron

Competitive insights for Scales of Shale

Scales of Shale appears in 12 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans September 2024 to June 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	12	100%

Often played with

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How many competitive decks play Scales of Shale?: Our database currently tracks 12 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Scales of Shale most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Scales of Shale?: Top co-played cards include Hired Claw (100%) and Iridescent Vinelasher (100%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span September 2024 through June 2026.
Is Scales of Shale played in Standard?

Competitive decks with Scales of Shale

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Scales of Shale

InstantCommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

22922

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Feb 17, 2025

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

22922

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(31)

4Hired Claw
4Iridescent Vinelasher
4Fireglass Mentor
4Flamecache Gecko
4Gev, Scaled Scorch
3Viashino Pyromancer
2Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
3Laughing Jasper Flint
3Thought-Stalker Warlock

Instants(7)

3Burst Lightning
2Caught in the Crossfire
2Go for the Throat

Lands(22)

4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blazemire Verge
4Mountain
2Rockface Village
4Sulfurous Springs
4Swamp

Creatures(31)

4Hired Claw
4Iridescent Vinelasher
4Fireglass Mentor
4Flamecache Gecko
4Gev, Scaled Scorch
3Viashino Pyromancer
2Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
3Laughing Jasper Flint
3Thought-Stalker Warlock

Instants(7)

3Burst Lightning
2Caught in the Crossfire
2Go for the Throat

Lands(22)

4Blackcleave Cliffs
4Blazemire Verge
4Mountain
2Rockface Village
4Sulfurous Springs
4Swamp

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(3)

3Magebane Lizard

Instants(4)

2Go for the Throat
2Scales of Shale

Sorceries(6)

3Duress
3Lithomantic Barrage

Artifacts(2)

2Agatha's Soul Cauldron

Creatures(3)

3Magebane Lizard

Sorceries(6)

3Duress
3Lithomantic Barrage

Instants(4)

2Go for the Throat
2Scales of Shale

Artifacts(2)

2Agatha's Soul Cauldron

Competitive insights for Scales of Shale

Scales of Shale appears in 12 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans September 2024 to June 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	12	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Scales of Shale?: Our database currently tracks 12 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Scales of Shale most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Scales of Shale?: Top co-played cards include Hired Claw (100%) and Iridescent Vinelasher (100%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span September 2024 through June 2026.
Is Scales of Shale played in Standard?

Main deck(60)

Creatures(31)

Instants(7)

Lands(22)

Creatures(31)

Instants(7)

Lands(22)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(3)

Instants(4)

Sorceries(6)

Artifacts(2)

Creatures(3)

Sorceries(6)

Instants(4)

Artifacts(2)

Competitive insights for Scales of Shale

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Competitive format breakdown

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Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Scales of Shale

Main deck(60)

Creatures(31)

Instants(7)

Lands(22)

Creatures(31)

Instants(7)

Lands(22)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(3)

Instants(4)

Sorceries(6)

Artifacts(2)

Creatures(3)

Sorceries(6)

Instants(4)

Artifacts(2)

Competitive insights for Scales of Shale

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

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