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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $1.38

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

#268 Current Rank
#273 Last Week
#267 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.

Fang, Roku's Companion Fang, Roku's Companion
+5% Synergy
Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+1% Synergy $0.18
Ran and Shaw Ran and Shaw
+1% Synergy $9.28
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+1% Synergy $8.75
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+1% Synergy $2.06

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 $0.11
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy $0.61
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.44
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+45% Synergy $3.46
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+45% Synergy $0.59
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+44% Synergy $0.23
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.81
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+39% Synergy $23.79
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+39% Synergy $0.16
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $1.04

Top Cards

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

Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+35% Synergy $3.04
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+32% Synergy $3.87
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.82
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.61
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+19% Synergy $0.85
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $1.95
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $5.96
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.50
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.42
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+17% Synergy $37.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $94.95
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $21.91
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $78.39
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $13.26
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $78.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $43.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $51.13
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $28.63

Creatures

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

Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+36% Synergy $0.34
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+35% Synergy $3.35
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+35% Synergy $0.15
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.26
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $15.99
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+31% Synergy $5.80
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.36
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+27% Synergy $0.11
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+26% Synergy $0.21
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+26% Synergy $0.26
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+25% Synergy $0.17
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+25% Synergy $2.82
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $2.11
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+25% Synergy $1.86
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+23% Synergy $7.63
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+22% Synergy $7.82
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.41
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.78
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+18% Synergy $0.48
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+18% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.00
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+17% Synergy $1.85
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $19.06
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.55
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $23.06
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+16% Synergy $0.43
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+16% Synergy $0.17
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $37.65
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $6.91
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $10.42
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $12.26
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.25
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+11% Synergy $0.30
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $1.00
Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $0.81
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $2.11
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+10% Synergy $0.34
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $25.85
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+9% Synergy $8.08
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+9% Synergy $10.48
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $3.45
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $13.72
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.18
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $23.40
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+5% Synergy $11.11
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.21
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $11.72
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.48
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $14.90

Instants

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

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+25% Synergy $0.59
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.16
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $3.10
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $10.65
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+10% Synergy $2.52
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.43
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+7% Synergy $0.05
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.14
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.29
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.74
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.80
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.50
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.92
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.34
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.28
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $46.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.81
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $10.98
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 $6.70
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $1.48
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.23
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+16% Synergy $0.14
Migration Path Migration Path
+14% Synergy $0.34
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $1.05
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.83
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.19
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $11.41
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.10
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.16
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.70
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+8% Synergy $1.66
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+8% Synergy $0.26
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $1.54
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.33
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $16.86
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $36.04
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $10.73
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.13
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.61
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.57
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.24
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $1.99
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.18
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $3.09
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.19
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.44
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.65
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.57
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.74
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.42
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $9.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $4.33
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.67
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $4.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.83

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+28% Synergy $2.19
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $20.35
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $13.99
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $32.17
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.13
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $64.11
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+4% Synergy $0.04

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+32% Synergy $0.17
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $1.08
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.28
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $3.04
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.49
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+16% Synergy $2.85
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.33
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.60
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $25.58
Food Chain Food Chain
+11% Synergy $30.98
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $17.49
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $10.71
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $4.21
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $3.13
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.51
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $2.20
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.09
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $5.25
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.18
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $30.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.97
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.78
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-5% Synergy $3.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $0.60
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.96
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.67

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 $0.13
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $5.90
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $4.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.95
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $7.75
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+6% Synergy $5.27
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.45
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $32.95
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.31
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $6.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $2.63
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.06
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.17
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.45
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.22
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.31
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.49

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $5.39
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $6.67
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $17.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+10% Synergy $13.95
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.25
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+6% Synergy $0.54
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $5.59
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $12.77
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+6% Synergy $0.24
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $26.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.54
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $7.94
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $12.57
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.26
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $10.40
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.33
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.81
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.50
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.05
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.22
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.61
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+2% Synergy $0.54
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $7.77
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $19.30
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $24.01
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.87
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.34
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $10.05
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.38
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.64
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.15
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-2% Synergy $1.42
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $3.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.21
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.15
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.16

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