Competitive decks with Valgavoth's Lair | MTG Deck With
Valgavoth's Lair
LandRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
44624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
44624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(22)
3Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
3Spyglass Siren
3Deep-Cavern Bat
4Voice of Victory
3Preacher of the Schism
3Enduring Curiosity
2Vren, the Relentless
1Quantum Riddler
Planeswalkers(3)
3Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
Instants(7)
1Annul
2Requiting Hex
2Bitter Triumph
1Heartless Act
1Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(4)
1Duress
3Day of Black Sun
Lands(24)
3Concealed Courtyard
1Fountainport
3Godless Shrine
2Island
1Meticulous Archive
1Plains
1Restless Reef
1Soulstone Sanctuary
2Swamp
3Temple of Enlightenment
1Undercity Sewers
1Valgavoth's Lair
4Watery Grave
Creatures(22)
3Cecil, Dark Knight // Cecil, Redeemed Paladin
3Spyglass Siren
3Deep-Cavern Bat
4Voice of Victory
3Preacher of the Schism
3Enduring Curiosity
2Vren, the Relentless
1Quantum Riddler
Lands(24)
3Concealed Courtyard
1Fountainport
3Godless Shrine
2Island
1Meticulous Archive
1Plains
1Restless Reef
1Soulstone Sanctuary
2Swamp
3Temple of Enlightenment
1Undercity Sewers
1Valgavoth's Lair
4Watery Grave
Planeswalkers(3)
3Kaito, Bane of Nightmares
Instants(7)
1Annul
2Requiting Hex
2Bitter Triumph
1Heartless Act
1Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(4)
1Duress
3Day of Black Sun
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(1)
1Lazav, Wearer of Faces
Instants(8)
3Annul
1Three Steps Ahead
1Disdainful Stroke
2Get Lost
1Negate
Sorceries(2)
1Duress
1Day of Judgment
Artifacts(1)
1Ghost Vacuum
Enchantments(3)
3Authority of the Consuls
Creatures(1)
1Lazav, Wearer of Faces
Sorceries(2)
1Duress
1Day of Judgment
Artifacts(1)
1Ghost Vacuum
Instants(8)
3Annul
1Three Steps Ahead
1Disdainful Stroke
2Get Lost
1Negate
Enchantments(3)
3Authority of the Consuls
Competitive insights for Valgavoth's Lair
Overview
Valgavoth's Lair appears in 40 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans September 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
40
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed — 1 deck (1/30/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Portland — 1 deck (1/26/2026)
Pro Tour Aetherdrift — 7 decks (2/21/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Valgavoth's Lair?
Our database currently tracks 40 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Valgavoth's Lair most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Valgavoth's Lair?
Top co-played cards include Sheltered by Ghosts (63%) and Shardmage's Rescue (50%).
When was Valgavoth's Lair last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed (Jan 30, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2024 through August 2026.
Is Valgavoth's Lair played in Standard?
Yes — 40 competitive Standard lists include Valgavoth's Lair (100% 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 Lorwyn Eclipsed, Jan 30, 2026
