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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureElemental

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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

#303 Current Rank
#281 Last Week
#307 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.

Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+10% Synergy $1.81
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
+4% Synergy $1.23
Flamebraider Flamebraider
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $0.44
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $18.56

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
+67% Synergy $0.29
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy $0.77
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.54
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+46% Synergy $5.57
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+45% Synergy $0.70
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+44% Synergy $0.31
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.80
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+40% Synergy $32.99
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+38% Synergy $0.18
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+37% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $0.69
Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+34% Synergy $2.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.60
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $1.34
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.26
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.48
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $3.18
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $9.41
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.42

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $33.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $111.70
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $24.84
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $97.50
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $15.93
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.71
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $1176.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $58.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.18
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.30
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+34% Synergy $4.46
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+34% Synergy $0.24
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+33% Synergy $15.27
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $2.86
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.33
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+28% Synergy $0.20
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+26% Synergy $0.35
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+25% Synergy $2.71
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $4.80
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+24% Synergy $0.29
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+24% Synergy $2.83
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+22% Synergy $9.56
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $9.16
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.32
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.78
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+18% Synergy $0.30
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.49
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.39
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+17% Synergy $0.44
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $28.37
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+16% Synergy $8.16
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.81
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $27.85
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+16% Synergy $2.11
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+16% Synergy $0.23
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+15% Synergy $1.79
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $44.26
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $10.59
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $15.32
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.41
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.41
Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $1.05
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $2.52
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $27.92
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+9% Synergy $10.34
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+9% Synergy $0.99
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+9% Synergy $11.98
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+7% Synergy $12.34
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $18.82
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $3.44
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+6% Synergy $45.96
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.31
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.28
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.39
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $1.54
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $13.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $22.65

Instants

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

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+25% Synergy $0.56
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.17
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $6.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.35
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $17.56
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.38
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.83
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+7% Synergy $0.26
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.29
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.41
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.65
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.59
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.62
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.52
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.29
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.35
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $50.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $13.06
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $2.09

Sorceries

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

Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+33% Synergy $24.32
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $2.23
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.36
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+17% Synergy $0.28
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $2.21
Migration Path Migration Path
+13% Synergy $0.37
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.31
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.29
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $13.24
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.36
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $2.00
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.94
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+8% Synergy $0.18
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.37
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $12.06
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $2.39
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $30.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $31.15
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+7% Synergy $0.53
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.71
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.28
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $1.07
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $2.43
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $4.14
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.24
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.67
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.18
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $3.49
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.15
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $10.79
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.81
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.40
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+28% Synergy $1.73
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $4.79
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $24.25
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $39.43
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.90
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $61.96
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+4% Synergy $0.16

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.34
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+25% Synergy $3.40
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+21% Synergy $0.36
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $0.88
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.50
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+15% Synergy $2.82
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.35
Food Chain Food Chain
+12% Synergy $45.62
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.75
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.36
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $16.93
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $22.01
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $4.80
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.09
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $3.11
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+5% Synergy $6.45
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.51
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $6.04
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.98
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.41
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.21
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $29.75
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-4% Synergy $4.18
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-4% Synergy $3.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $1.09
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $17.30
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $6.53

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 $0.28
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+18% Synergy $8.47
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $5.97
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $14.69
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $5.93
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $25.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.67
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $45.94
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $1.16
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $8.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.88
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.46
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.37
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $0.79
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $3.14
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $8.48
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $11.89
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $10.32
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+9% Synergy $15.97
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+7% Synergy $18.84
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $30.79
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $7.81
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $30.84
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $11.45
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.33
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $2.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.47
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $13.53
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $2.43
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $28.68
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.43
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.34
Taiga Taiga
+2% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.38
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $8.45
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.98
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $27.92
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $9.14
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.35
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.39
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.40
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.59
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
0% Synergy $0.65
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.29
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $1.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.27
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.26
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $4.03
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.17

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