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Three Steps Ahead
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Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
23224
72 cards (60 main / 12 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
23224
72 cards (60 main / 12 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(17)
3Hydro-Channeler
2Sanar, Unfinished Genius // Wild Idea
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3Abstract Paintmage
4Colorstorm Stallion
2Rubble Rouser
3Spectacular Skywhale
Instants(10)
2Three Steps Ahead
2Vibrant Outburst
4Ashling's Command
2Stress Dream
Sorceries(6)
2Artistic Process
2Splatter Technique
2Improvisation Capstone
Artifacts(3)
3Resonating Lute
Lands(24)
3Island
4Mountain
1Peculiar Lighthouse
4Spectacle Summit
4Steam Vents
4Temple of Epiphany
4Thundering Falls
Creatures(17)
3Hydro-Channeler
2Sanar, Unfinished Genius // Wild Idea
//
3Abstract Paintmage
4Colorstorm Stallion
2Rubble Rouser
3Spectacular Skywhale
Artifacts(3)
3Resonating Lute
Lands(24)
3Island
4Mountain
1Peculiar Lighthouse
4Spectacle Summit
4Steam Vents
4Temple of Epiphany
4Thundering Falls
Instants(10)
2Three Steps Ahead
2Vibrant Outburst
4Ashling's Command
2Stress Dream
Sorceries(6)
2Artistic Process
2Splatter Technique
2Improvisation Capstone
Sideboard(12)
Creatures(2)
1Hydro-Channeler
1Rubble Rouser
Instants(4)
1Three Steps Ahead
1Vibrant Outburst
2Stress Dream
Sorceries(6)
2Spirit Water Revival
2Artistic Process
2Splatter Technique
Creatures(2)
1Hydro-Channeler
1Rubble Rouser
Sorceries(6)
2Spirit Water Revival
2Artistic Process
2Splatter Technique
Instants(4)
1Three Steps Ahead
1Vibrant Outburst
2Stress Dream
Competitive insights for Three Steps Ahead
Overview
Three Steps Ahead appears in 640 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 99.7% of lists. Coverage spans April 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
638
99.7%
2
0.3%
Often played with
Recent events
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 3 decks (6/1/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 1 deck (6/1/2026)
Central America Magic Series Regional Championship: Mexico City — 2 decks (5/25/2026)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Adelaide — 1 deck (5/25/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Three Steps Ahead?
Our database currently tracks 640 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Three Steps Ahead most?
Standard leads (99.7%), followed by Pioneer (0.3%).
What cards pair with Three Steps Ahead?
Top co-played cards include Negate (63%) and Tishana's Tidebinder (34%).
When was Three Steps Ahead 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 2024 through August 2026.
Is Three Steps Ahead played in Standard?
Yes — 638 competitive Standard lists include Three Steps Ahead (99.7% 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
