Splinter of the Shadows
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Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Splinter of the Shadows decks.
Rank Rat+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.23
Hall of Echoes+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$3.13
Cast Away Doubt+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.26
Multiply by Zero0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.37
Avacyn, Angel of Horror-7% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$12.31
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Splinter of the Shadows's abilities and overall game plan.
Marrow-Gnawer+82% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$31.87
Piper of the Swarm+71% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$2.02
Karumonix, the Rat King+70% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.90
Pack Rat+68% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$3.47
Rat Colony+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$5.63
Swarmyard+64% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$5.30
Ogre Slumlord+62% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.37
Lord Skitter, Sewer King+59% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$4.33
Herald's Horn+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.27
Crypt Rats+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.59
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Splinter of the Shadows decks.
Marrow-Gnawer+82% Synergy
in 86% of decks
$31.87
Piper of the Swarm+71% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$2.02
Karumonix, the Rat King+70% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.90
Pack Rat+68% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$3.47
Rat Colony+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$5.63
Ogre Slumlord+62% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$0.37
Lord Skitter, Sewer King+59% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$4.33
Bontu's Monument+35% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$4.43
Jet Medallion+5% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$16.71
Dark Ritual-9% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$9.26
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$66.53
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$52.35
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.97
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$36.23
Bolas's Citadel-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$15.81
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Splinter of the Shadows's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Crypt Rats+43% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$0.59
Ink-Eyes, Servant of Oni+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$11.87
Ratcatcher+38% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$14.26
Lord Skitter's Butcher+37% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.32
Tangled Colony+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.83
Rat King, Pale Piper+33% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.32
Typhoid Rats+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.32
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion+31% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.68
Valley Rotcaller+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.66
Voracious Vermin+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.29
Swarm of Rats+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.21
Species Specialist+26% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$10.09
Burglar Rat+24% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.27
Relentless Rats+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$3.84
Gnat Miser+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.55
Pestilence Rats+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.32
Stronghold Rats+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.45
Rancid Rats+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.31
Chittering Witch+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Nezumi Prowler+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.30
Blightbelly Rat+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.31
Gnawing Vermin+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Twisted Sewer-Witch+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.31
Ichor Rats+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.35
Locust Miser+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.02
Engine Rat+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Nezumi Graverobber+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.52
Nezumi Informant+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.36
Roaming Throne+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$50.97
Old Flitterfang+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.38
Ravenous Rats+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.66
Ruin Rat+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.22
Drainpipe Vermin+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Undercity Dire Rat+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.23
Nezumi Bone-Reader+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.27
Septic Rats+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.53
Okiba-Gang Shinobi+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.23
Innocuous Rat+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Filth+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$7.51
Mukotai Ambusher+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
Refurbished Familiar+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.34
Rotting Rats+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.52
Ayara, First of Locthwain+6% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$5.57
Adaptive Automaton+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.50
Crashing Drawbridge+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.01
Changeling Outcast+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.46
Syr Konrad, the Grim-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.33
Crypt Ghast-22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$20.10
Blood Artist-23% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.44
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-31% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.45
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Splinter of the Shadows safe.
Village Rites+13% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.73
Foul-Tongue Shriek+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.16
Rat Out+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Go for the Throat+8% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.44
Corrupted Conviction+6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.35
Murder+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.35
Deadly Rollick+2% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$28.34
Hero's Downfall+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.33
Deadly Dispute+2% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.38
Infernal Grasp+0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.36
Defile+0% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.32
Doom Blade+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Force of Despair0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.72
Vampiric Tutor0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$52.35
Sudden Spoiling0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.13
Baleful Mastery-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.09
Culling the Weak-3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.98
Archenemy's Charm-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.57
Bitter Triumph-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Tragic Slip-4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.35
Entomb-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.47
Flare of Malice-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.10
Snuff Out-6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$13.41
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.73
Cabal Ritual-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$16.83
Consuming Corruption-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Malakir Rebirth-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.12
Withering Torment-10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.57
Imp's Mischief-14% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.81
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Splinter of the Shadows's game plan and control the board.
Patriarch's Bidding+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.41
Kindred Dominance+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$4.89
Revenge of the Rats+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.34
Swarmyard Massacre+31% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$4.89
Echoing Return+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.22
Bloodline Bidding+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.31
Crippling Fear+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.55
Plague of Vermin+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$19.29
Gruesome Fate+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.15
Haunting Voyage+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.34
Pact of the Serpent+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.33
Splinter's Technique+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.73
Secret Salvage+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.42
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$66.53
Living Death+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.31
Diabolic Intent+0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$16.25
Agadeem's Awakening-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$25.11
Grim Tutor-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$26.32
Diabolic Tutor-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.35
Read the Bones-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Insatiable Avarice-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.23
Damnation-4% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$21.05
Feed the Swarm-4% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.23
Sign in Blood-6% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$4.22
Night's Whisper-7% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.31
Buried Alive-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.58
Bubbling Muck-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.05
Rise of the Dark Realms-8% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.29
Torment of Hailfire-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$34.63
Blasphemous Edict-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.18
Mutilate-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.01
Victimize-10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.46
Toxic Deluge-17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.26
Exsanguinate-18% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.50
Reanimate-23% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$10.26
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Herald's Horn+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.27
Vanquisher's Banner+38% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$5.63
Thrumming Stone+38% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$19.79
Skullclamp+24% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$3.16
Door of Destinies+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.50
Coat of Arms+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$18.48
Chronicle of Victory+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$20.55
Banner of Kinship+17% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$7.44
Eldrazi Monument+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$10.99
Whip of Erebos+10% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$9.64
Gathering Stone+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.59
Akroma's Memorial+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$37.15
Mirror Box+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.64
Icon of Ancestry+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.43
Urza's Incubator+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$21.94
Crucible of Worlds+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.04
Thornbite Staff+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$18.60
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$7.92
Whispersilk Cloak+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.92
Lightning Greaves+0% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.58
Mithril Coat0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$22.82
Commander's Plate-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$37.83
The Darkness Crystal-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.11
Expedition Map-5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.96
Swiftfoot Boots-6% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.26
Ashnod's Altar-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.41
Phyrexian Altar-9% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$56.40
Bolas's Citadel-9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$15.81
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Splinter of the Shadows's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Cover of Darkness+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$21.13
Haunted One+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.86
Bad Moon+10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.01
Oversold Cemetery+9% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$2.42
Tribute to Horobi+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.27
Lord Skitter's Blessing+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.32
Grave Pact+1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$31.07
Vampiric Rites+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.13
Black Market Connections+0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$13.66
Black Market+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$6.13
Phyrexian Arena0% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$3.06
Dictate of Erebos-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$16.22
Phyrexian Reclamation-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.86
The Meathook Massacre-6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$25.77
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$36.23
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Splinter of the Shadows to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$9.69
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Swarmyard+64% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$5.30
Three Tree City+35% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$28.32
Mudflat Village+24% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Crypt of Agadeem+9% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.02
Rogue's Passage+7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.32
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$32.13
Secret Tunnel+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.42
Buried Ruin+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.41
Cabal Coffers+4% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$31.61
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$48.04
Access Tunnel+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.61
Cabal Stronghold+1% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$13.84
Mortuary Mire0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.39
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$12.27
Susur Secundi, Void Altar-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.85
Castle Locthwain-1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.27
Witch's Cottage-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.87
Barren Moor-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
War Room-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth-2% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$55.93
Bojuka Bog-2% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$1.75
Phyrexian Tower-4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$32.45
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.64
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.97
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+29% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.44
Heraldic Banner+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Nyx Lotus+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.14
Throne of Eldraine+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$29.46
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.97
The Soul Stone-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$79.30
Sol Ring-4% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.91
Charcoal Diamond-7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.36
Fellwar Stone-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.72
Arcane Signet-8% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.25
Thought Vessel-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.37
Mind Stone-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Lands
The mana base foundation for Splinter of the Shadows decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+24% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.31
Big Apple, 3 a.m.+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Cavern of Souls+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$48.99
Swamp+2% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$0.11
Command Tower+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Agadeem's Awakening-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$25.11
Urza's Cave-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.92
Fell the Profane-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.73
Myriad Landscape-8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Malakir Rebirth-10% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.12
Splinter of the Shadows Deck Stats
Based on 3,642 Splinter of the Shadows decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 15 |
| 4 | 7 |
| 5 | 9 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 35
- Instant 6
- Sorcery 8
- Artifact 11
- Enchantment 4
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 35 |
| Instant | 6 |
| Sorcery | 8 |
| Artifact | 11 |
| Enchantment | 4 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 27 basic, 8 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-11 | 731 |
| 2024-12 | 764 |
| 2025-01 | 730 |
| 2025-02 | 720 |
| 2025-03 | 710 |
| 2025-04 | 744 |
| 2025-05 | 827 |
| 2025-06 | 938 |
| 2025-07 | 913 |
| 2025-08 | 720 |
| 2025-09 | 928 |
| 2025-10 | 796 |
| 2025-11 | 900 |
| 2025-12 | 836 |
| 2026-01 | 735 |
| 2026-02 | 662 |
| 2026-03 | 444 |
| 2026-04 | 589 |
| 2026-05 | 813 |
| 2026-06 | 778 |
| 2026-07 | 709 |
| 2026-08 | 698 |
| 2026-09 | 803 |
| 2026-10 | 693 |
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