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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $1.26

Legendary Creature — Elemental

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Temur

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#280 Current Rank
#296 Last Week
#245 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Maelstrom Wanderer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Maelstrom Wanderer decks.

Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $0.43
Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+5% Synergy $3.45
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+4% Synergy $1.02
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+3% Synergy $0.41
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+3% Synergy $1.10

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Maelstrom Wanderer's abilities and overall game plan.

Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty Imoti, Celebrant of Bounty
+68% Synergy $0.17
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+53% Synergy $0.68
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+50% Synergy $0.34
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+46% Synergy $0.24
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+46% Synergy $0.90
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+45% Synergy $3.97
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+41% Synergy $0.77
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+40% Synergy $15.88
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+39% Synergy $0.22
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+38% Synergy $2.60

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Maelstrom Wanderer decks.

Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+37% Synergy $4.68
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $2.18
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+26% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.34
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+19% Synergy $0.38
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $1.41
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $6.32
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.45
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $33.99
Food Chain Food Chain
+11% Synergy $26.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $94.69
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $18.72
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $71.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.92
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Maelstrom Wanderer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+36% Synergy $3.11
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+36% Synergy $0.10
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.27
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+36% Synergy $0.26
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $21.66
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $7.35
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $0.86
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+28% Synergy $0.24
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+27% Synergy $0.08
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+27% Synergy $0.34
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+27% Synergy $0.24
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+27% Synergy $2.25
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $2.16
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+25% Synergy $1.53
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+24% Synergy $7.48
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+24% Synergy $8.04
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+21% Synergy $0.47
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+20% Synergy $0.53
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+19% Synergy $0.48
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+19% Synergy $0.19
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+19% Synergy $0.85
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $1.23
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+17% Synergy $0.24
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.42
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+16% Synergy $4.81
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+16% Synergy $0.37
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $24.40
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+15% Synergy $27.81
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $45.72
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $7.44
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $13.15
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.29
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+12% Synergy $1.10
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+11% Synergy $0.45
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+10% Synergy $5.50
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+10% Synergy $7.14
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $4.05
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+10% Synergy $0.43
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $24.79
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+10% Synergy $4.25
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+8% Synergy $3.20
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $19.62
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.11
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+6% Synergy $0.31
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $20.34
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.19
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.11
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $9.23
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.43
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $12.94

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Maelstrom Wanderer safe.

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+25% Synergy $0.58
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+20% Synergy $0.13
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.51
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+16% Synergy $5.64
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.57
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+10% Synergy $8.75
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.49
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+8% Synergy $0.04
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Spelljack Spelljack
+5% Synergy $1.44
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $7.15
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.94
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.83
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.47
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.25
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $2.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $1.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Maelstrom Wanderer's game plan and control the board.

Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+32% Synergy $7.39
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+23% Synergy $2.01
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+17% Synergy $0.18
Migration Path Migration Path
+15% Synergy $0.27
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $1.37
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.85
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.27
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $13.00
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.02
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.14
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.45
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $15.80
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.23
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+8% Synergy $1.38
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+8% Synergy $0.41
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $1.00
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $34.20
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $12.11
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.52
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.57
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.24
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $2.16
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.16
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.31
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $2.56
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.44
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.14
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.36
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.79
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.45
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $8.86
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.23
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.84
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.13
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+30% Synergy $1.75
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+13% Synergy $20.21
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $13.05
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $29.26
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $2.21
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+5% Synergy $0.03
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $62.10
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+4% Synergy $0.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Maelstrom Wanderer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.19
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+23% Synergy $1.17
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $1.01
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.55
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+17% Synergy $3.22
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.29
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.69
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $24.82
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $16.32
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $8.53
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $3.22
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $1.69
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.78
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $1.74
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.08
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $2.94
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
0% Synergy $6.87
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.31
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
-1% Synergy $1.88
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $24.37
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.88
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.53
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-5% Synergy $3.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Maelstrom Wanderer to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+15% Synergy $0.77
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.29
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.25

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+22% Synergy $0.14
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $5.95
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $4.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.08
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $9.35
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+6% Synergy $5.71
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.34
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $1.01
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $29.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $5.43

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $2.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.28
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.24
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+8% Synergy $0.41
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.17
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.38
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.51

Lands

The mana base foundation for Maelstrom Wanderer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $7.79
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $8.57
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $14.78
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+10% Synergy $14.93
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+7% Synergy $0.81
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $4.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $14.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $25.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $24.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.29
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+4% Synergy $0.32
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy $10.54
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $10.72
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+4% Synergy $0.24
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+3% Synergy $0.61
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $9.47
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+2% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.19
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $21.61
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $1.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.27
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.16
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $7.76
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.72
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $29.32
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.15
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-1% Synergy $1.58
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.45
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.19
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.60
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-7% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.18

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