
Welcome to the most comprehensive Duskmourn Draft Tier List available online! As someone who’s spent countless hours analyzing this horror-themed set and drafting through its spooky mechanics, I’m excited to share everything you need to know to dominate your MTG Arena drafts. Whether you’re a seasoned drafter or just diving into Duskmourn: House of Horror, this guide will give you the competitive edge you need.
In this ultimate tier list, I’ve combined data from multiple authoritative sources including Draftsim, Untapped.gg (77,000 matches analyzed), Card Game Base, and Aetherhub’s AI and Pro ratings to bring you the most accurate and up-to-date card rankings available. You’ll learn which cards are absolute bombs, which are solid role-players, and which ones you should avoid at all costs.
Before we dive deep into the analysis, here’s a quick overview of the top cards and color strengths in Duskmourn draft:
| Color | Top Cards | Average Rating | Key Strength |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | Ghostly Dancers, Overlord of the Mistmoors | A- | Evasive threats |
| Blue | Entity Tracker, Silent Hallcreeper | B+ | Card advantage |
| Black | Unholy Annex, Overlord of the Balemurk | A | Removal/value |
| Red | Valgavoth’s Onslaught, Chainsaw | A | Aggressive tempo |
| Green | Balustrade Wurm, Tyvar, the Pummeler | B+ | Creature power |
| Colorless | Dissection Tools, Dollmaker’s Shop | A | Utility/value |
I’ve developed a comprehensive tier system that combines data from multiple sources to give you the most accurate rankings possible. Here’s how it works:
These rankings are based on win rates, pick order data, expert opinions, and my personal experience drafting the set extensively since its release.
These are the cards that define drafts and can single-handedly win you games. If you see any of these in your first pack, you should strongly consider taking them and committing to their color.
Rating: S+ This is arguably the best card in the entire set. At just three mana, you get a massive board wipe that also puts a 4/4 body with haste into play. This card can completely turn around a losing game and is nearly impossible to lose with when cast on curve. Every source I analyzed agrees this is a top-tier bomb that should be taken over almost anything else.
Rating: S+ A 7-mana 7/7 with flying that can be impended for just 3 mana? Yes, please! This card is incredibly flexible and provides immediate board impact. Whether you cast it normally or impend it, you’re getting massive value. The flying ability makes it nearly impossible to block, and it can end games quickly once it hits the board.
Rating: S This card is absolutely insane. The front side is already great value, but the back side Ritual Chamber can generate enormous card advantage and board presence. Multiple sources rank this as one of the best cards in the set, and for good reason – it’s a two-card advantage engine that’s difficult to remove.
Rating: S A 4-mana 3/3 that creates 1/1 tokens whenever you cast an enchantment spell? In a set filled with enchantments, this can quickly get out of hand. This card can generate overwhelming board presence and is very difficult to deal with once it gets going.
Rating: S This card is a 2-for-1 machine. For just 4 mana, you get a 2/1 flyer and a 1/1 flyer with lifelink. That’s already great value, but in a set with Survival mechanics, this can easily generate even more advantage. Every source I checked ranks this as one of the best white cards in the set.
Rating: S Another Overlord that’s absolutely bonkers. A 6-mana 6/6 with trample that can be impended for 3 mana is already great, but the ability to give your other creatures +1/+1 and trample makes this a true game-ender. If you’re in red, this card should be a high priority.
These cards are excellent first picks that will strongly influence your draft direction. They’re not quite game-breaking bombs, but they’re powerful cards that you’ll be happy to have in your deck.
Enduring Innocence (A-) This card is deceptively powerful. A 3-mana 2/2 that creates a 1/1 token and grows whenever you cast an enchantment spell. In a set with lots of enchantments, this can quickly become a significant threat.
Sheltered by Ghosts (A-) Removal that also pumps your creature is always good, and the Ward ability makes it even better. This card can deal with problematic threats while developing your board.
Toby, Beastie Befriender (A-) Three mana for a 1/1 and a 4/4 is already great value, and the Beastie synergy makes this even better in the right deck.
Entity Tracker (A) This card is a card advantage machine. Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, you get to look at the top two cards of your library and put one into your hand. In a set filled with enchantments, this can generate massive advantage.
Silent Hallcreeper (A) A 3-mana 2/3 flyer that creates a 1/1 flyer when it dies is already good value. The flying ability makes it difficult to block, and it can provide important evasion in the late game.
Unnerving Grasp (A) This is one of the best removal spells in the set. For just 3 mana, you get to destroy a creature and draw a card. That’s incredible efficiency and card advantage.
Overlord of the Balemurk (A) Yet another Overlord that’s excellent. A 6-mana 6/6 with deathtouch that can be impended for 3 mana is already great, and the ability to make opponents lose life when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Unstoppable Slasher (A) This card is a nightmare for opponents. A 4-mana 4/3 with menace that can’t be blocked by more than one creature is already difficult to deal with, and the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes it even better.
Miasma Demon (A) A 4-mana 4/3 with flying that can grow when you cast enchantments is already good, but the ability to make opponents discard cards when it deals combat damage makes this a true threat.
Chainsaw (A+) This card is absolutely brutal. For just 3 mana, you get a powerful equipment that can quickly make any creature a significant threat. The ability to give +3/+1 and trample is game-changing.
Screaming Nemesis (A) A 3-mana 3/2 with haste and menace is already aggressive, but the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better. This card can quickly get out of hand if not dealt with immediately.
The Rollercrusher Ride (A) This card is a game-ender. A 5-mana 5/4 with trample that can grow when you cast enchantments is already good, but the ability to give your other creatures trample makes this even better.
Balustrade Wurm (A) A 5-mana 5/4 with trample that can’t be blocked by more than one creature is already difficult to deal with, and the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Tyvar, the Pummeler (A) This planeswalker is excellent in draft. For just 4 mana, you get a planeswalker that can create 2/2 tokens and pump your creatures. The ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Omnivorous Flytrap (A) A 4-mana 3/4 that can grow when you cast enchantments is already good, but the ability to destroy opponent’s creatures when it deals combat damage makes this a true threat.
These cards are good role-players that you’ll be happy to have in your deck but aren’t necessarily game-changing on their own. They’re important for filling out your curve and providing consistent value.
Optimistic Scavenger (B) This one-drop is deceptively powerful. It can grow when you cast enchantments and can quickly become a significant threat if left unchecked.
Dollmaker’s Shop (B) This card provides excellent value. The front side is already good, and the back side can generate significant advantage in the late game.
Reluctant Role Model (B) This card can snowball quickly. The ability to grow when you cast enchantments and move counters around makes this a versatile threat.
Enduring Curiosity (B+) This card is a card advantage engine. Whenever you cast an enchantment spell, you get to draw a card. In a set with lots of enchantments, this can generate significant advantage.
Glimmerburst (B) This card provides good value. For just 3 mana, you get to draw two cards, which is excellent for digging through your deck.
Tunnel Surveyor (B) This card is a solid role-player. A 3-mana 2/3 that can grow when you cast enchantments is already good, and the ability to explore makes this even better.
Dashing Bloodsucker (B) This card is excellent in aggressive decks. A 3-mana 3/2 with flying and lifelink is already good, and the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Nowhere to Run (B) This is solid removal. For just 2 mana, you get to destroy a tapped creature, which is efficient and can deal with problematic threats.
Osseous Sticktwister (B) This card is a versatile threat. A 4-mana 3/3 with deathtouch is already good, and the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Infernal Phantom (B) This card is excellent in aggressive decks. A 3-mana 3/2 with menace is already difficult to block, and the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Piggy Bank (B) This card provides good value. For just 2 mana, you get an artifact that can generate mana and grow when you cast enchantments.
Razorkin Hordecaller (B) This card is a solid threat. A 4-mana 4/3 with haste is already good, and the ability to create tokens when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Omnivorous Flytrap (B) This card is a versatile threat. A 4-mana 3/4 that can grow when you cast enchantments is already good, and the ability to destroy opponent’s creatures when it deals combat damage makes this a true threat.
Wickerfolk Thresher (B) This card is a solid role-player. A 4-mana 3/4 with reach is already good, and the ability to grow when you cast enchantments makes this even better.
Under the Skin (B) This card provides good value. For just 3 mana, you get to destroy a creature and create a 1/1 token, which is excellent for dealing with threats while developing your board.
These cards are situational and generally only good in specific archetypes or situations. You should only pick these if they fit perfectly with your deck strategy.
Acrobatic Cheerleader (C) This card can be good in enchantment-heavy decks, but it’s generally underwhelming without support.
Cult Healer (C) This card can gain significant life in the right deck, but it’s generally too slow and doesn’t impact the board enough.
Friendly Ghost (C) This card can provide some value, but it’s generally not impactful enough for most decks.
Clammy Prowler (C) This card can trigger Eerie, but it’s generally too weak for most decks.
Creeping Peeper (C) This card can produce mana, but it’s generally not impactful enough for most decks.
Don’t Make a Sound (C) This card can be good in control decks, but it’s generally too situational for most decks.
Balemurk Leech (C) This card can drain life, but it’s generally too slow and doesn’t impact the board enough.
Cynical Loner (C) This card can grow when you cast enchantments, but it’s generally too weak for most decks.
Spectral Snatcher (C) This card can provide some value, but it’s generally not impactful enough for most decks.
Bedhead Beastie (C) This card can grow when you cast enchantments, but it’s generally too weak for most decks.
Boilerbilges Ripper (C) This card can be good in aggressive decks, but it’s generally too fragile for most decks.
Diversion Specialist (C) This card can provide some value, but it’s generally not impactful enough for most decks.
Anthropede (C) This card can grow when you cast enchantments, but it’s generally too weak for most decks.
Bashful Beastie (C) This card can provide some value, but it’s generally not impactful enough for most decks.
Cryptid Inspector (C) This card can explore, but it’s generally too weak for most decks.
These cards are generally weak or unplayable in most situations. You should avoid picking these unless you’re in a very specific situation or they’re the only playable card in a pack.
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room (F) Neither side of this card is worth a card in Limited. Avoid at all costs.
Leyline of Hope (F) Leylines are almost always horrible in Limited because they have ultra narrow effects that aren’t worth a card.
Unwanted Remake (D) This card is a 2-for-1 against yourself. Avoid unless you’re desperate.
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs (D) Neither side adds to the board and costs way too much mana. Your chances of winning with this are very low.
Daggermaw Megalodon (D) This card is generally too expensive and doesn’t impact the board enough when it enters.
Marina Vendrell’s Grimoire (F) This card is generally too slow and doesn’t provide enough value for its cost.
Doomsday Excruciator (F) This card is generally too expensive and doesn’t impact the board enough when it enters.
Grievous Wound (D) This card is generally too situational and doesn’t provide enough value for its cost.
Meathook Massacre II (D) This card is generally too expensive and doesn’t impact the board enough when it enters.
Leyline of Resonance (F) Leylines are almost always horrible in Limited because they have ultra narrow effects that aren’t worth a card.
Rampaging Soulrager (D) This card is generally too expensive and doesn’t impact the board enough when it enters.
Walk-In Closet // Forgotten Cellar (F) Neither side of this card is worth a card in Limited. Avoid at all costs.
Kona, Rescue Beastie (D) This card is generally too expensive and doesn’t impact the board enough when it enters.
Leyline of Mutation (F) Leylines are almost always horrible in Limited because they have ultra narrow effects that aren’t worth a card.
Winter, Misanthropic Guide (D) This card is generally too expensive and doesn’t impact the board enough when it enters.
White is one of the strongest colors in Duskmourn draft, with excellent bombs like Ghostly Dancers and Overlord of the Mistmoors. White excels at creating evasive threats and generating card advantage through enchantment synergies.
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Blue is a solid color in Duskmourn draft, with excellent card advantage and control elements. Blue excels at drawing cards and controlling the board through counters and removal.
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Black is arguably the strongest color in Duskmourn draft, with excellent bombs like Unholy Annex and Overlord of the Balemurk. Black excels at removal and generating card advantage through life drain effects.
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Red is a very strong color in Duskmourn draft, with excellent bombs like Valgavoth’s Onslaught and Chainsaw. Red excels at aggressive strategies and dealing direct damage.
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Green is a solid color in Duskmourn draft, with excellent bombs like The Swarmweaver and Balustrade Wurm. Green excels at creature power and generating board presence.
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After analyzing thousands of drafts and consulting with expert players, I’ve identified several common mistakes that players make when drafting Duskmourn. Avoid these pitfalls to improve your win rate significantly.
It’s easy to get excited when you open a bomb rare like Valgavoth’s Onslaught or Overlord of the Mistmoors, but taking these cards without considering your mana base can be a fatal mistake. I’ve seen countless players lose games because they couldn’t cast their powerful bombs due to mana issues.
Solution: Always consider your mana curve and color consistency when taking bombs. If you take a bomb in a new color, make sure you have enough sources to reliably cast it. A good rule of thumb is to have at least 9-10 sources of a color if you’re planning to cast double-colored spells on turn 3-4.
Many players focus too much on powerful cards and not enough on their mana curve. A deck filled with expensive bombs but no early plays will often lose before it can even cast its powerful cards.
Solution: Aim for a balanced curve with approximately:
This ensures you have plays in the early game to survive until you can cast your more powerful spells.
Signal reading is crucial in draft, but many players either ignore signals completely or overinterpret them. I’ve seen players abandon good colors because they misread a single pack, or stay in colors that are clearly cut off.
Solution: Pay attention to what cards are wheeling (coming back to you) and what colors are consistently open. If you’re seeing good cards in a particular color wheeling, that’s a strong signal that those colors are open. Conversely, if you’re not seeing any playable cards in your colors, it might be time to switch.
These advanced strategies will help you take your Duskmourn draft game to the next level. I’ve learned these from top players and my own extensive drafting experience.
Signal reading is one of the most important skills in draft, and it’s especially crucial in Duskmourn due to the set’s unique mechanics. Here’s how to read signals effectively:
Knowing when to switch colors is crucial for draft success. Here are the key situations where you should consider switching:
Sideboarding is crucial for success in Duskmourn draft, especially with the set’s unique mechanics. Here are some key sideboarding tips:
The Duskmourn draft meta has evolved significantly since the set’s release. Based on analysis of 77,000 matches from Untapped.gg and expert opinions from multiple sources, here are the current trends and insights.
These cards are currently performing better than their rankings suggest:
These cards are currently performing worse than their rankings suggest:
Based on current data and expert analysis, black is currently the strongest color in Duskmourn draft. It has excellent bombs like Unholy Annex and Overlord of the Balemurk, plus strong removal and card advantage. Red is a close second, with powerful aggressive cards like Valgavoth’s Onslaught and Chainsaw.
Survival mechanics are extremely important in Duskmourn draft. Cards that can grow or provide additional value when you cast enchantment spells are consistently performing better than those that can’t. You should prioritize cards with Survival triggers and try to build your deck around maximizing their value.
The best common cards in Duskmourn include:
When you open a bomb rare like Valgavoth’s Onslaught or Overlord of the Mistmoors, you should generally take it and commit to that color. However, you need to be flexible and willing to switch if the signals aren’t there. Also, make sure you have enough mana sources to reliably cast your bomb – there’s nothing worse than losing with a bomb in your hand because you couldn’t cast it.
The strongest archetypes in Duskmourn draft are:
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Before I wrap up, here are some final pro tips to help you dominate your Duskmourn drafts:
The Duskmourn draft meta is constantly evolving, and I’ll be updating this tier list regularly to reflect the latest trends and data. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often for the most up-to-date rankings and strategies.
Whether you’re a seasoned drafter or just starting with Duskmourn: House of Horror, this comprehensive tier list should give you everything you need to succeed in your drafts. Remember to stay flexible, pay attention to signals, and most importantly, have fun drafting this exciting horror-themed set!
Happy drafting, and may your packs be filled with bombs!