Thought Distortion was last seen at Arena Championship 8 (Mar 29, 2025). It appears in 173 competitive decklists, mainly in Pioneer (24.9%). It is most often paired with Thoughtseize (57%) and Mystical Dispute (54%). Coverage spans September 2020 to March 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
43
24.9%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 75.1%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 8 — 2 decks (3/29/2025)
F2F Tour Championship: Calgary November 2024 — 1 deck (11/18/2024)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Sydney November 2024 — 2 decks (11/11/2024)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Lille November 2024 — 1 deck (11/11/2024)
MTG China Open: Shanghai November 2024 — 1 deck (11/4/2024)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Thought Distortion?
Our database currently tracks 173 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Thought Distortion most?
Pioneer is the most common format (24.9% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Thought Distortion?
Top co-played cards include Thoughtseize (57%) and Mystical Dispute (54%).
When was Thought Distortion last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 8 (Mar 29, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through March 2025.
Is Thought Distortion played in Pioneer?
Yes — 43 competitive Pioneer lists include Thought Distortion (24.9% 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 March 2025 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 8, Mar 29, 2025
