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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $1.44

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

#300 Current Rank
#332 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.

Spider Manifestation Spider Manifestation
+1% Synergy $0.16
Spider-Verse Spider-Verse
+1% Synergy $1.67
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $8.54
Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
0% Synergy $5.85
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-4% Synergy $1.78

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 $0.24
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy $0.60
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.35
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+45% Synergy $3.64
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+45% Synergy $0.55
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+44% Synergy $0.25
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.72
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+39% Synergy $23.57
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+39% Synergy $0.13
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $1.00

Top Cards

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

Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+35% Synergy $2.99
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $4.30
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+25% Synergy $1.27
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.48
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+19% Synergy $0.57
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.09
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $6.93
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.67

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $36.99
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $90.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $20.14
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $77.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $12.76
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $77.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $40.81
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $51.97
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $26.88

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 $3.25
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.26
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+35% Synergy $0.14
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $14.50
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+31% Synergy $5.20
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $3.04
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 $0.28
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+25% Synergy $2.10
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+25% Synergy $0.28
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $2.11
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+25% Synergy $1.88
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+23% Synergy $7.17
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+22% Synergy $8.07
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.37
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+20% Synergy $0.75
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+18% Synergy $0.49
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+18% Synergy $0.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $0.88
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+17% Synergy $1.51
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $18.65
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.54
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $22.20
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+16% Synergy $0.42
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $6.00
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $40.33
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $9.97
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $9.87
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.31
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $0.62
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+11% Synergy $0.28
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.70
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $2.17
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+10% Synergy $0.32
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $26.71
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+9% Synergy $8.20
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+9% Synergy $10.70
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $3.35
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $13.58
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $24.71
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+5% Synergy $11.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.20
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.20
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.47
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $11.83
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $14.45

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 $0.16
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $2.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $0.82
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $11.27
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+10% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.56
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+7% Synergy $0.04
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.14
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.32
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.78
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.78
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.51
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $1.00
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.24
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.32
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $46.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.21
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.68
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-15% Synergy $10.21
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $1.52

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 $7.02
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $1.64
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.22
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+16% Synergy $0.14
Migration Path Migration Path
+14% Synergy $0.24
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $1.03
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.63
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.18
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $12.03
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.30
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.16
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.75
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $1.73
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+8% Synergy $0.25
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $1.87
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.30
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $17.05
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+7% Synergy $0.20
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $35.06
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $10.88
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.13
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $3.69
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.63
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.63
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.22
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $1.97
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.19
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.21
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.46
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $4.97
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.59
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.77
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.32
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $9.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.11
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.18
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $4.95
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $1.81

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+28% Synergy $2.22
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $20.41
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $13.84
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $34.20
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.15
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $63.73
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 $0.21
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $0.86
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.30
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $2.68
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.44
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+16% Synergy $2.81
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.30
Food Chain Food Chain
+12% Synergy $30.69
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.59
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $24.05
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $16.59
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $10.87
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $4.45
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $4.36
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.48
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $1.92
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.09
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $5.26
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.26
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $28.49
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.99
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $1.22
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-5% Synergy $2.78
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.60

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $0.54
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.98
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.44

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 $5.85
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $4.51
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $4.87
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.17
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $5.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $7.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.34
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.38
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $31.16
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.33
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-8% Synergy $4.86

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $2.48
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.02
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.20
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.68
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.21
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
-3% Synergy $1.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.43

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $5.28
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $6.83
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $17.00
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+9% Synergy $12.90
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+7% Synergy $0.23
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+6% Synergy $0.45
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $5.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $11.92
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+6% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $22.92
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $22.68
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $7.57
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $12.72
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+3% Synergy $0.34
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $10.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.80
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.21
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+2% Synergy $0.52
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+2% Synergy $0.22
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.72
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $19.28
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $21.94
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.54
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.57
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.35
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $10.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $12.89
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.54
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.10
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-2% Synergy $1.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.19
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.13
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.11

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