3Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire
3Screaming Nemesis
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Overlord of the Boilerbilges
Instants(6)
2Get Lost
4Lightning Helix
Sorceries(2)
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
Enchantments(8)
4High Noon
4The Elder Dragon War
Lands(26)
1Brushland
2Cavern of Souls
2Cori Mountain Monastery
4Elegant Parlor
1Karplusan Forest
4Lush Portico
2Mountain
2Plains
4Sunbillow Verge
4Thornspire Verge
Creatures(18)
4Fear of Missing Out
3Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire
3Screaming Nemesis
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Overlord of the Boilerbilges
Lands(26)
1Brushland
2Cavern of Souls
2Cori Mountain Monastery
4Elegant Parlor
1Karplusan Forest
4Lush Portico
2Mountain
2Plains
4Sunbillow Verge
4Thornspire Verge
Instants(6)
2Get Lost
4Lightning Helix
Sorceries(2)
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
Enchantments(8)
4High Noon
4The Elder Dragon War
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
1Screaming Nemesis
1Summon: Bahamut
Instants(6)
3Destroy Evil
2Heritage Reclamation
1Overwhelming Surge
Sorceries(4)
1Devout Decree
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
1Pyroclasm
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Enchantments(1)
1Sheltered by Ghosts
Creatures(2)
1Screaming Nemesis
1Summon: Bahamut
Sorceries(4)
1Devout Decree
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
1Pyroclasm
Instants(6)
3Destroy Evil
2Heritage Reclamation
1Overwhelming Surge
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Enchantments(1)
1Sheltered by Ghosts
Competitive insights for The Elder Dragon War
Overview
The Elder Dragon War appears in 59 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 96.6% of lists. Coverage spans October 2022 to June 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
57
96.6%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 3.4%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 1 deck (6/20/2025)
South America Magic Series: Santiago June 2024 Top 4 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (6/3/2024)
F2F Tour Championship: Montreal May 2024 Top 12 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (5/6/2024)
Pro Tour Thunder Junction Standard Decklists H-L — 1 deck (4/26/2024)
Magic World Championship XXIX Standard Decklists A-L — 2 decks (9/22/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play The Elder Dragon War?
Our database currently tracks 59 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use The Elder Dragon War most?
Standard is the most common format (96.6% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with The Elder Dragon War?
Top co-played cards include Abrade (47%) and Lithomantic Barrage (44%).
When was The Elder Dragon War last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY (Jun 20, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span October 2022 through June 2025.
Is The Elder Dragon War played in Standard?
Yes — 57 competitive Standard lists include The Elder Dragon War (96.6% 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 2025 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY, Jun 20, 2025
