2Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
2Witherbloom Apprentice
3Sedgemoor Witch
2Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern
1Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
Planeswalkers(1)
1Lolth, Spider Queen
Instants(16)
2Ray of Enfeeblement
3Snakeskin Veil
2Village Rites
3Plumb the Forbidden
2Return to Nature
2Baleful Mastery
2Mortality Spear
Sorceries(11)
3Blizzard Brawl
2Bloodchief's Thirst
2Cram Session
2No Way Out
2Culling Ritual
Artifacts(2)
2Poet's Quill
Enchantments(4)
2Warlock Class
2Binding the Old Gods
Lands(22)
2Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
2Faceless Haven
2Necroblossom Snarl
8Snow-Covered Forest
8Snow-Covered Swamp
Creatures(10)
2Valentin, Dean of the Vein // Lisette, Dean of the Root
2Witherbloom Apprentice
3Sedgemoor Witch
2Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern
1Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
Sorceries(11)
3Blizzard Brawl
2Bloodchief's Thirst
2Cram Session
2No Way Out
2Culling Ritual
Enchantments(4)
2Warlock Class
2Binding the Old Gods
Planeswalkers(1)
1Lolth, Spider Queen
Instants(16)
2Ray of Enfeeblement
3Snakeskin Veil
2Village Rites
3Plumb the Forbidden
2Return to Nature
2Baleful Mastery
2Mortality Spear
Artifacts(2)
2Poet's Quill
Lands(22)
2Darkbore Pathway // Slitherbore Pathway
2Faceless Haven
2Necroblossom Snarl
8Snow-Covered Forest
8Snow-Covered Swamp
Sideboard(7)
Sorceries(7)
2Environmental Sciences
1Containment Breach
1Necrotic Fumes
1Pest Summoning
1Introduction to Annihilation
1Mascot Exhibition
Sorceries(7)
2Environmental Sciences
1Containment Breach
1Necrotic Fumes
1Pest Summoning
1Introduction to Annihilation
1Mascot Exhibition
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
