How many competitive decks play Showdown of the Skalds?

Our database currently tracks 323 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Showdown of the Skalds most?

Standard leads (70.3%), followed by Modern (17.3%).

What cards pair with Showdown of the Skalds?

Top co-played cards include Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp (29%) and Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield (28%).

When was Showdown of the Skalds last seen in the data?

The most recent ingested list was at Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Antwerp (Nov 24, 2025).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span February 2021 through November 2025.

Is Showdown of the Skalds played in Standard?

Yes — 227 competitive Standard lists include Showdown of the Skalds (70.3% of tracked lists).

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Competitive insights for Showdown of the Skalds

Showdown of the Skalds appears in 323 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 70.3% of lists. Coverage spans February 2021 to November 2025.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	227	70.3%
	56	17.3%
	16	5%

Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 7.4%

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Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Antwerp — 4 decks (11/24/2025)
MTG China Open: Beijing — 2 decks (11/10/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Houston — 1 deck (10/20/2025)
Pro Tour Edge of Eternities — 25 decks (9/26/2025)
Magic Spotlight: Modern — 2 decks (3/17/2025)

Competitive insights for Showdown of the Skalds

Showdown of the Skalds appears in 323 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 70.3% of lists. Coverage spans February 2021 to November 2025.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	227	70.3%
	56	17.3%
	16	5%

Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 7.4%

Often played with

Recent events

Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Antwerp — 4 decks (11/24/2025)
MTG China Open: Beijing — 2 decks (11/10/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Houston — 1 deck (10/20/2025)
Pro Tour Edge of Eternities — 25 decks (9/26/2025)
Magic Spotlight: Modern — 2 decks (3/17/2025)

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Competitive insights for Showdown of the Skalds

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