1Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
2Gnoll Hunter
3Ilysian Caryatid
1Overgrown Arch
2Llanowar Visionary
1Lovestruck Beast // Heart's Desire
//
1Old-Growth Troll
2Sarulf's Packmate
1Elder Gargaroth
1Ironscale Hydra
2Kogla, the Titan Ape
1Thorn Mammoth
1Treeshaker Chimera
Planeswalkers(3)
1Ellywick Tumblestrum
1Garruk, Savage Herald
1Professor Onyx
Instants(7)
2Eliminate
4Heartless Act
1Might of Murasa
Sorceries(6)
2Cultivate
3Grim Bounty
1Mage Hunters' Onslaught
Enchantments(2)
2Druid Class
Lands(25)
12Forest
1Lair of the Hydra
12Swamp
Creatures(19)
1Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
2Gnoll Hunter
3Ilysian Caryatid
1Overgrown Arch
2Llanowar Visionary
1Lovestruck Beast // Heart's Desire
//
1Old-Growth Troll
2Sarulf's Packmate
1Elder Gargaroth
1Ironscale Hydra
2Kogla, the Titan Ape
1Thorn Mammoth
1Treeshaker Chimera
Lands(25)
12Forest
1Lair of the Hydra
12Swamp
Planeswalkers(3)
1Ellywick Tumblestrum
1Garruk, Savage Herald
1Professor Onyx
Instants(7)
2Eliminate
4Heartless Act
1Might of Murasa
Sorceries(6)
2Cultivate
3Grim Bounty
1Mage Hunters' Onslaught
Enchantments(2)
2Druid Class
Sideboard(7)
Instants(3)
2Village Rites
1Eliminate
Sorceries(1)
1Devour Intellect
Enchantments(3)
3Dead Weight
Instants(3)
2Village Rites
1Eliminate
Sorceries(1)
1Devour Intellect
Enchantments(3)
3Dead Weight
Competitive insights for Village Rites
Overview
Village Rites appears in 188 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 63.3% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to February 2025.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
119
63.3%
6
3.2%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 33.5%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists S-Z — 2 decks (2/17/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists F-K — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Legacy European Championship: Sofia Pioneer Decklists — 2 decks (11/21/2022)
Magic World Championship XXVIII Explorer Decklists — 7 decks (10/28/2022)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Village Rites?
Our database currently tracks 188 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Village Rites most?
Standard leads (63.3%), followed by Pioneer (3.2%).
What cards pair with Village Rites?
Top co-played cards include Duress (73%) and Kroxa, Titan of Death's Hunger (65%).
When was Village Rites last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists S-Z (Feb 17, 2023).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through February 2025.
Is Village Rites played in Standard?
Yes — 119 competitive Standard lists include Village Rites (63.3% 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 February 2025 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists S-Z, Feb 17, 2023
