Competitive decks with Zhao, the Moon Slayer | MTG Deck With
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
2618
74 cards (60 main / 14 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
2618
74 cards (60 main / 14 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(23)
3Clockwork Percussionist
2Fanatical Firebrand
3Quicksilver, Brash Blur
3Stadium Headliner
4Callous Sell-Sword // Burn Together
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3Emberheart Challenger
4Slickshot Show-Off
1Ball Lightning
Instants(11)
3Dreadmaw's Ire
4Full Bore
4Turn Inside Out
Sorceries(4)
4Ancestral Anger
Enchantments(4)
4Leyline of Resonance
Lands(18)
1Blood Crypt
1Dark Fortress
3Fire Nation Palace
13Mountain
Creatures(23)
3Clockwork Percussionist
2Fanatical Firebrand
3Quicksilver, Brash Blur
3Stadium Headliner
4Callous Sell-Sword // Burn Together
//
3Emberheart Challenger
4Slickshot Show-Off
1Ball Lightning
Instants(11)
3Dreadmaw's Ire
4Full Bore
4Turn Inside Out
Sorceries(4)
4Ancestral Anger
Enchantments(4)
4Leyline of Resonance
Lands(18)
1Blood Crypt
1Dark Fortress
3Fire Nation Palace
13Mountain
Sideboard(14)
Creatures(7)
1Frenzied Goblin
3Magebane Lizard
1Zhao, the Moon Slayer
2Giant Cindermaw
Instants(3)
2Fire Magic
1Jennika's Technique
Sorceries(4)
2Pyroclasm
1Avengers Disassembled
1Slagstorm
Creatures(7)
1Frenzied Goblin
3Magebane Lizard
1Zhao, the Moon Slayer
2Giant Cindermaw
Instants(3)
2Fire Magic
1Jennika's Technique
Sorceries(4)
2Pyroclasm
1Avengers Disassembled
1Slagstorm
Competitive insights for Zhao, the Moon Slayer
Overview
Zhao, the Moon Slayer appears in 17 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans December 2025 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
17
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Turin — 2 decks (3/9/2026)
Arena Championship 11 — 1 deck (2/21/2026)
Pro Tour Lorwyn Eclipsed — 1 deck (1/30/2026)
World Championship 31 — 2 decks (12/5/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Zhao, the Moon Slayer?
Our database currently tracks 17 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Zhao, the Moon Slayer most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Zhao, the Moon Slayer?
Top co-played cards include Magebane Lizard (100%) and Hired Claw (88%).
When was Zhao, the Moon Slayer last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Turin (Mar 9, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span December 2025 through August 2026.
Is Zhao, the Moon Slayer played in Standard?
Yes — 17 competitive Standard lists include Zhao, the Moon Slayer (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: Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Turin, Mar 9, 2026
