Competitive decks with Strategic Betrayal | MTG Deck With
Strategic Betrayal
SorceryUncommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
2121
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
2121
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(28)
2Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Dragon Sniper
4Gingerbrute
4Hullcarver
4Fynn, the Fangbearer
3The Serpent Society
3Unstoppable Slasher
4Virulent Silencer
Instants(9)
2Snakeskin Veil
4Biosynthic Burst
3Bitter Triumph
Sorceries(2)
2Strategic Betrayal
Lands(21)
6Forest
4Overgrown Tomb
2Restless Cottage
6Swamp
3Wastewood Verge
Creatures(28)
2Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
4Dragon Sniper
4Gingerbrute
4Hullcarver
4Fynn, the Fangbearer
3The Serpent Society
3Unstoppable Slasher
4Virulent Silencer
Instants(9)
2Snakeskin Veil
4Biosynthic Burst
3Bitter Triumph
Sorceries(2)
2Strategic Betrayal
Lands(21)
6Forest
4Overgrown Tomb
2Restless Cottage
6Swamp
3Wastewood Verge
Sideboard(15)
Instants(6)
2Snakeskin Veil
1Bitter Triumph
3Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
2Malicious Eclipse
2Pick Your Poison
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Instants(6)
2Snakeskin Veil
1Bitter Triumph
3Shoot the Sheriff
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
2Malicious Eclipse
2Pick Your Poison
Competitive insights for Strategic Betrayal
Overview
Strategic Betrayal appears in 434 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 97.9% of lists. Coverage spans April 2025 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
425
97.9%
5
1.2%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 0.9%
Often played with
Recent events
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 7 decks (6/1/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 4 decks (6/1/2026)
Central America Magic Series Regional Championship: Mexico City — 4 decks (5/25/2026)
MIT Championship Finals: Taipei City — 3 decks (5/25/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Strategic Betrayal?
Our database currently tracks 434 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Strategic Betrayal most?
Standard leads (97.9%), followed by Modern (1.2%).
What cards pair with Strategic Betrayal?
Top co-played cards include Duress (71%) and Bitter Triumph (59%).
When was Strategic Betrayal last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague (Jun 1, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2025 through August 2026.
Is Strategic Betrayal played in Standard?
Yes — 425 competitive Standard lists include Strategic Betrayal (97.9% 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: Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague, Jun 1, 2026
