Competitive decks with Untimely Malfunction | MTG Deck With
Untimely Malfunction
InstantUncommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
94623
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
94623
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(21)
4Llanowar Elves
4Kolodin, Triumph Caster
1Balthier and Fran
1Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
1Surrak, Elusive Hunter
1Trostani, Three Whispers
2Bristlebud Farmer
4Guardian Sunmare
3Vibrance
Sorceries(6)
4Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
2One Last Job
Artifacts(7)
1Herd Heirloom
4Lumbering Worldwagon
1Pinnacle Starcage
1Hedge Shredder
Enchantments(3)
2Sheltered by Ghosts
1Pain for All
Lands(23)
1Cavern of Souls
3Forest
2Hushwood Verge
1Mountain
4Multiversal Passage
2Plains
1Restless Ridgeline
3Starting Town
3Stomping Ground
3Temple Garden
Creatures(21)
4Llanowar Elves
4Kolodin, Triumph Caster
1Balthier and Fran
1Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
1Surrak, Elusive Hunter
1Trostani, Three Whispers
2Bristlebud Farmer
4Guardian Sunmare
3Vibrance
Lands(23)
1Cavern of Souls
3Forest
2Hushwood Verge
1Mountain
4Multiversal Passage
2Plains
1Restless Ridgeline
3Starting Town
3Stomping Ground
3Temple Garden
Sorceries(6)
4Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
2One Last Job
Artifacts(7)
1Herd Heirloom
4Lumbering Worldwagon
1Pinnacle Starcage
1Hedge Shredder
Enchantments(3)
2Sheltered by Ghosts
1Pain for All
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
1Kutzil's Flanker
1Reclamation Sage
Planeswalkers(1)
1Chandra, Spark Hunter
Instants(7)
2Restoration Magic
2Get Lost
2Lightning Helix
1Untimely Malfunction
Artifacts(4)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
1Torpor Orb
1Pinnacle Starcage
Enchantments(1)
1Authority of the Consuls
Creatures(2)
1Kutzil's Flanker
1Reclamation Sage
Artifacts(4)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
1Torpor Orb
1Pinnacle Starcage
Enchantments(1)
1Authority of the Consuls
Planeswalkers(1)
1Chandra, Spark Hunter
Instants(7)
2Restoration Magic
2Get Lost
2Lightning Helix
1Untimely Malfunction
Competitive insights for Untimely Malfunction
Overview
Untimely Malfunction appears in 52 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 75% of lists. Coverage spans October 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
39
75%
12
23.1%
1
1.9%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering | Marvel Super Heroes — 8 decks (7/17/2026)
F2F Tour Championship: Vancouver — 1 deck (2/23/2026)
Arena Championship 11 — 2 decks (2/21/2026)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Antwerp — 1 deck (11/24/2025)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Melbourne — 1 deck (10/27/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Untimely Malfunction?
Our database currently tracks 52 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Untimely Malfunction most?
Standard leads (75%), followed by Modern (23.1%).
What cards pair with Untimely Malfunction?
Top co-played cards include Torch the Tower (35%) and Ghost Vacuum (29%).
When was Untimely Malfunction 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 October 2024 through August 2026.
Is Untimely Malfunction played in Standard?
Yes — 39 competitive Standard lists include Untimely Malfunction (75% 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
