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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $0.23

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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

#294 Current Rank
#269 Last Week
#288 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
+9% Synergy $1.82
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+2% Synergy $1.52
Flamebraider Flamebraider
+2% Synergy $0.29
Impulsivity Impulsivity
+2% Synergy $0.28
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-2% Synergy $16.81

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 $0.16
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy $0.75
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.53
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+46% Synergy $6.66
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+45% Synergy $0.63
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+44% Synergy $0.28
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.79
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+40% Synergy $33.64
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+38% Synergy $0.16
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

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

Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+35% Synergy $3.02
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.13
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.37
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.33
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.33
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $7.89
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.49
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+17% Synergy $33.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $98.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $20.12
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $86.10
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $14.79
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.32
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.86
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

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

Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+37% Synergy $0.32
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.31
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+35% Synergy $0.16
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+34% Synergy $3.57
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $1.78
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $15.38
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.24
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+28% Synergy $0.08
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+26% Synergy $0.35
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+25% Synergy $2.37
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+25% Synergy $0.23
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $3.49
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+25% Synergy $2.44
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+22% Synergy $8.30
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+22% Synergy $10.08
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.23
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+20% Synergy $1.02
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+18% Synergy $0.33
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.29
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.46
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+17% Synergy $0.36
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $27.19
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+16% Synergy $6.49
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.74
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $24.79
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+16% Synergy $1.53
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+16% Synergy $0.18
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $44.70
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $10.35
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+14% Synergy $0.70
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $14.40
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.23
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $1.05
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.39
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $2.52
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $26.80
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+10% Synergy $0.53
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+9% Synergy $9.39
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+9% Synergy $12.21
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $3.38
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $19.23
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $12.79
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+6% Synergy $27.29
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.12
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $12.95
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.62
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $18.65

Instants

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

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+25% Synergy $0.52
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.14
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $6.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.29
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $14.12
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.41
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.74
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+7% Synergy $0.05
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.18
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.39
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $6.11
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+3% Synergy $0.47
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.41
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.86
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.24
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.41
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.19
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.65
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.74
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.60

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 $14.28
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $1.99
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+16% Synergy $0.19
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $1.37
Migration Path Migration Path
+13% Synergy $0.20
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.23
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.16
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $12.86
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.62
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.70
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $1.84
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+8% Synergy $0.17
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.25
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $1.99
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.25
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $22.11
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $30.36
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $11.95
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+7% Synergy $0.45
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.74
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.70
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.18
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $1.96
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $5.17
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.16
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.48
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.43
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $1.12
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.44
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.31
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $10.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.29
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.29
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.93
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-9% Synergy $1.12

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+28% Synergy $1.44
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $5.43
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $23.29
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $34.49
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.44
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $60.21
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+4% Synergy $0.06

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.24
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $1.44
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+21% Synergy $0.29
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $1.17
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.51
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+15% Synergy $2.72
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.36
Food Chain Food Chain
+12% Synergy $38.87
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $1.15
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $23.88
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $17.61
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $23.48
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $7.29
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.22
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $2.50
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+5% Synergy $6.47
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.38
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $5.32
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.43
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.14
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $28.37
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-4% Synergy $2.88
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-4% Synergy $2.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $0.96
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.38
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+3% Synergy $5.74

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 $0.11
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+18% Synergy $7.65
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $5.75
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.66
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $12.91
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $4.96
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $20.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.46
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $38.85
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.28
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $6.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.88
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $2.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $7.27
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $10.03
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $8.90
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+9% Synergy $14.06
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $15.87
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.14
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $25.95
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.21
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+5% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.29
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $26.93
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $15.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.99
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy $11.91
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.96
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.93
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+2% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.25
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.31
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.36
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.47
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $23.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.36
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $26.24
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $21.23
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.73
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-2% Synergy $2.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.97
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.12
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.11
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.13

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