How many competitive decks play Virulent Emissary?

Our database currently tracks 6 competitive decklists that include this card.

What formats use Virulent Emissary most?

Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).

What cards pair with Virulent Emissary?

Top co-played cards include Starscape Cleric (67%) and Reclamation Sage (50%).

What time range does this data cover?

Tracked lists span March 2026 through August 2026.

Is Virulent Emissary played in Standard?

Yes — 6 competitive Standard lists include Virulent Emissary (100% of tracked lists).

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Virulent Emissary

CreatureUncommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

81723

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

May 18, 2026

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

81723

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(34)

4Llanowar Elves
4Virulent Emissary
4Dwynen's Elite
2Greenbelt Guardian
2Wildborn Preserver
4Elvish Archdruid
4Imperious Perfect
1Reclamation Sage
4Topiary Lecturer
2Tyvar, the Pummeler
1Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
2Craterhoof Behemoth

Sorceries(3)

3Nature's Rhythm

Enchantments(1)

1Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun

Lands(22)

2Cavern of Souls
16Forest
2Hidden Grotto
2Three Tree City

Creatures(34)

4Llanowar Elves
4Virulent Emissary
4Dwynen's Elite
2Greenbelt Guardian
2Wildborn Preserver
4Elvish Archdruid
4Imperious Perfect
1Reclamation Sage
4Topiary Lecturer
2Tyvar, the Pummeler
1Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
2Craterhoof Behemoth

Sorceries(3)

3Nature's Rhythm

Enchantments(1)

1Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun

Lands(22)

2Cavern of Souls
16Forest
2Hidden Grotto
2Three Tree City

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(6)

2Scavenging Ooze
1Reclamation Sage
2Selfless Safewright
1Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down

Planeswalkers(1)

1Vivien Reid

Instants(3)

2Snakeskin Veil
1Cease // Desist

Sorceries(3)

3Assert Perfection

Enchantments(1)

1Primeval Bounty

Lands(1)

1Petrified Hamlet

Creatures(6)

2Scavenging Ooze
1Reclamation Sage
2Selfless Safewright
1Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down

Sorceries(3)

3Assert Perfection

Lands(1)

1Petrified Hamlet

Planeswalkers(1)

1Vivien Reid

Instants(3)

2Snakeskin Veil
1Cease // Desist

Enchantments(1)

1Primeval Bounty

Competitive insights for Virulent Emissary

Virulent Emissary appears in 6 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans March 2026 to August 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	6	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Virulent Emissary?: Our database currently tracks 6 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Virulent Emissary most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Virulent Emissary?: Top co-played cards include Starscape Cleric (67%) and Reclamation Sage (50%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span March 2026 through August 2026.
Is Virulent Emissary played in Standard?

Competitive decks with Virulent Emissary

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Virulent Emissary

CreatureUncommon

Traditional (Bo3)

Arena rankedStandard

MTGA ranked player

81723

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

May 18, 2026

Traditional (Bo3)

MTGA ranked player

81723

75 cards (60 main / 15 side)

Main deck(60)

Creatures(34)

4Llanowar Elves
4Virulent Emissary
4Dwynen's Elite
2Greenbelt Guardian
2Wildborn Preserver
4Elvish Archdruid
4Imperious Perfect
1Reclamation Sage
4Topiary Lecturer
2Tyvar, the Pummeler
1Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
2Craterhoof Behemoth

Sorceries(3)

3Nature's Rhythm

Enchantments(1)

1Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun

Lands(22)

2Cavern of Souls
16Forest
2Hidden Grotto
2Three Tree City

Creatures(34)

4Llanowar Elves
4Virulent Emissary
4Dwynen's Elite
2Greenbelt Guardian
2Wildborn Preserver
4Elvish Archdruid
4Imperious Perfect
1Reclamation Sage
4Topiary Lecturer
2Tyvar, the Pummeler
1Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
2Craterhoof Behemoth

Sorceries(3)

3Nature's Rhythm

Enchantments(1)

1Growing Rites of Itlimoc // Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun

Lands(22)

2Cavern of Souls
16Forest
2Hidden Grotto
2Three Tree City

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(6)

2Scavenging Ooze
1Reclamation Sage
2Selfless Safewright
1Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down

Planeswalkers(1)

1Vivien Reid

Instants(3)

2Snakeskin Veil
1Cease // Desist

Sorceries(3)

3Assert Perfection

Enchantments(1)

1Primeval Bounty

Lands(1)

1Petrified Hamlet

Creatures(6)

2Scavenging Ooze
1Reclamation Sage
2Selfless Safewright
1Stormkeld Vanguard // Bear Down

Sorceries(3)

3Assert Perfection

Lands(1)

1Petrified Hamlet

Planeswalkers(1)

1Vivien Reid

Instants(3)

2Snakeskin Veil
1Cease // Desist

Enchantments(1)

1Primeval Bounty

Competitive insights for Virulent Emissary

Virulent Emissary appears in 6 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans March 2026 to August 2026.

Competitive format breakdown

Format	Decks	Share
	6	100%

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

How many competitive decks play Virulent Emissary?: Our database currently tracks 6 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Virulent Emissary most?: Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Virulent Emissary?: Top co-played cards include Starscape Cleric (67%) and Reclamation Sage (50%).
What time range does this data cover?: Tracked lists span March 2026 through August 2026.
Is Virulent Emissary played in Standard?

Main deck(60)

Creatures(34)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(22)

Creatures(34)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(22)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(6)

Planeswalkers(1)

Instants(3)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(1)

Creatures(6)

Sorceries(3)

Lands(1)

Planeswalkers(1)

Instants(3)

Enchantments(1)

Competitive insights for Virulent Emissary

Overview

Competitive format breakdown

Often played with

Frequently asked questions

Competitive decks with Virulent Emissary

Main deck(60)

Creatures(34)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(22)

Creatures(34)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(22)

Sideboard(15)

Creatures(6)

Planeswalkers(1)

Instants(3)

Sorceries(3)

Enchantments(1)

Lands(1)

Creatures(6)

Sorceries(3)

Lands(1)

Planeswalkers(1)

Instants(3)

Enchantments(1)

Competitive insights for Virulent Emissary

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