Competitive decks with Traumatic Critique | MTG Deck With
Traumatic Critique
InstantRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
32721
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
32721
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(13)
2Colorstorm Stallion
4Hearth Elemental // Stoke Genius
//
4Eddymurk Crab
3Sunderflock
Instants(18)
4Burst Lightning
4Opt
1Spell Pierce
2Spell Snare
1Three Steps Ahead
2Prismari Charm
4Traumatic Critique
Sorceries(8)
4Sleight of Hand
2Flow State
2Winternight Stories
Lands(21)
7Island
4Riverpyre Verge
4Spirebluff Canal
4Steam Vents
2Stormcarved Coast
Creatures(13)
2Colorstorm Stallion
4Hearth Elemental // Stoke Genius
//
4Eddymurk Crab
3Sunderflock
Sorceries(8)
4Sleight of Hand
2Flow State
2Winternight Stories
Instants(18)
4Burst Lightning
4Opt
1Spell Pierce
2Spell Snare
1Three Steps Ahead
2Prismari Charm
4Traumatic Critique
Lands(21)
7Island
4Riverpyre Verge
4Spirebluff Canal
4Steam Vents
2Stormcarved Coast
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(1)
1Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
Planeswalkers(2)
2Ral, Crackling Wit
Instants(9)
2Annul
2Fire Magic
1Spell Pierce
2Disdainful Stroke
2Broadside Barrage
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Enchantments(1)
1The Legend of Kuruk // Avatar Kuruk
Creatures(1)
1Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
Instants(9)
2Annul
2Fire Magic
1Spell Pierce
2Disdainful Stroke
2Broadside Barrage
Planeswalkers(2)
2Ral, Crackling Wit
Artifacts(2)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
Enchantments(1)
1The Legend of Kuruk // Avatar Kuruk
Competitive insights for Traumatic Critique
Overview
Traumatic Critique appears in 111 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 98.2% of lists. Coverage spans April 2026 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
109
98.2%
1
0.9%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 0.9%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — 1 deck (7/17/2026)
2026 MOCS Season 1 Showcase — 1 deck (6/7/2026)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 4 decks (6/1/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Washington, DC — 4 decks (6/1/2026)
Regional Championship at SCG Cincinnati — 10 decks (5/18/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Traumatic Critique?
Our database currently tracks 111 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Traumatic Critique most?
Standard leads (98.2%), followed by Modern (0.9%).
What cards pair with Traumatic Critique?
Top co-played cards include Annul (79%) and Broadside Barrage (77%).
When was Traumatic Critique last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes (Jul 17, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2026 through August 2026.
Is Traumatic Critique played in Standard?
Yes — 109 competitive Standard lists include Traumatic Critique (98.2% 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: Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes, Jul 17, 2026
