1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Enchantments(2)
2Showdown of the Skalds
Lands(21)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
1Den of the Bugbear
4Haunted Ridge
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
1Mountain
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
1Swamp
Creatures(22)
3Shambling Ghast
1Bloodthirsty Adversary
3Kalain, Reclusive Painter
3Tainted Adversary
4Graveyard Trespasser // Graveyard Glutton
4Reckless Stormseeker // Storm-Charged Slasher
4Goldspan Dragon
Enchantments(2)
2Showdown of the Skalds
Instants(10)
4Deadly Dispute
2Infernal Grasp
2Sejiri Shelter // Sejiri Glacier
2Kazuul's Fury // Kazuul's Cliffs
Sorceries(5)
2Bloodchief's Thirst
2Duress
1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Lands(21)
4Blightstep Pathway // Searstep Pathway
4Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
1Den of the Bugbear
4Haunted Ridge
2Hive of the Eye Tyrant
1Mountain
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
1Swamp
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
Instants(6)
1Ray of Enfeeblement
4Burning Hands
1Soul Shatter
Sorceries(4)
2Duress
1Angelfire Ignition
1Go Blank
Enchantments(3)
3The Meathook Massacre
Creatures(2)
2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
Sorceries(4)
2Duress
1Angelfire Ignition
1Go Blank
Instants(6)
1Ray of Enfeeblement
4Burning Hands
1Soul Shatter
Enchantments(3)
3The Meathook Massacre
Competitive insights for Tainted Adversary
Overview
Tainted Adversary appears in 58 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans September 2021 to June 2024.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
58
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Magic World Championship XXVIII Standard Decklists — 5 decks (10/28/2022)
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists F-K — 3 decks (5/20/2022)
New Capenna Championship Standard Decklists A-E — 1 deck (5/20/2022)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists Se-Z — 1 deck (12/3/2021)
Innistrad Championship Standard Decklists I-M — 1 deck (12/3/2021)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Tainted Adversary?
Our database currently tracks 58 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Tainted Adversary most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Tainted Adversary?
Top co-played cards include Infernal Grasp (66%) and Duress (62%).
When was Tainted Adversary last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Magic World Championship XXVIII Standard Decklists (Oct 28, 2022).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2021 through June 2024.
Is Tainted Adversary played in Standard?
Yes — 58 competitive Standard lists include Tainted Adversary (100% 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 June 2024 · Last decklist seen: Magic World Championship XXVIII Standard Decklists, Oct 28, 2022
