2Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization
Planeswalkers(3)
2Archangel Elspeth
1Elspeth Resplendent
Instants(3)
3Cosmium Blast
Enchantments(8)
2Radiant Grace // Radiant Restraints
3Bitter Chill
3Cooped Up
Lands(24)
4Escape Tunnel
6Island
10Plains
4Tranquil Cove
Creatures(22)
3Warden of the Inner Sky
3Valiant Veteran
3Siege Veteran
3Skystrike Officer
3Myrel, Shield of Argive
3Roaming Throne
2Rescue Retriever
2Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation // Temple of Civilization
Lands(24)
4Escape Tunnel
6Island
10Plains
4Tranquil Cove
Planeswalkers(3)
2Archangel Elspeth
1Elspeth Resplendent
Instants(3)
3Cosmium Blast
Enchantments(8)
2Radiant Grace // Radiant Restraints
3Bitter Chill
3Cooped Up
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Yotian Tactician
Instants(9)
3Destroy Evil
3Disenchant
3Reject Imperfection
Enchantments(4)
2Radiant Grace // Radiant Restraints
1Bitter Chill
1Cooped Up
Creatures(2)
2Yotian Tactician
Enchantments(4)
2Radiant Grace // Radiant Restraints
1Bitter Chill
1Cooped Up
Instants(9)
3Destroy Evil
3Disenchant
3Reject Imperfection
Competitive insights for Valiant Veteran
Overview
Valiant Veteran appears in 63 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 96.8% of lists. Coverage spans October 2022 to January 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
61
96.8%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 3.2%
Often played with
Recent events
Magic World Championship XXIX Standard Decklists A-L — 1 deck (9/22/2023)
Arena Championship 3 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (5/27/2023)
Pro Tour March of the Machine Standard Decklists S-Z — 3 decks (5/5/2023)
Pro Tour March of the Machine Standard Decklists A-E — 2 decks (5/5/2023)
Legacy European Championship: Standard Decklists (2023 Cycle 2) — 3 decks (3/15/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Valiant Veteran?
Our database currently tracks 63 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Valiant Veteran most?
Standard is the most common format (96.8% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Valiant Veteran?
Top co-played cards include Recruitment Officer (92%) and Harbin, Vanguard Aviator (90%).
When was Valiant Veteran last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Magic World Championship XXIX Standard Decklists A-L (Sep 22, 2023).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span October 2022 through January 2025.
Is Valiant Veteran played in Standard?
Yes — 61 competitive Standard lists include Valiant Veteran (96.8% 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 January 2025 · Last decklist seen: Magic World Championship XXIX Standard Decklists A-L, Sep 22, 2023
