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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $1.40

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

#290 Current Rank
#274 Last Week
#237 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.

Jumbo Cactuar Jumbo Cactuar
+3% Synergy $3.38
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+3% Synergy $0.39
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+2% Synergy $2.11
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+2% Synergy $1.83
Omega, Heartless Evolution Omega, Heartless Evolution
+1% Synergy $0.07

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 $0.56
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+50% Synergy $0.33
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+46% Synergy $0.20
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+46% Synergy $1.04
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+44% Synergy $3.89
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+41% Synergy $1.77
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+40% Synergy $14.88
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+39% Synergy $0.23
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+38% Synergy $3.87

Top Cards

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

Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+37% Synergy $4.83
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+36% Synergy $3.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+26% Synergy $1.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.56
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+19% Synergy $0.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.54
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $6.39
Farseek Farseek
+10% Synergy $0.54
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.41
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+18% Synergy $33.47
Food Chain Food Chain
+12% Synergy $26.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+11% Synergy $111.35
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+8% Synergy $19.07
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $68.76
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $12.09
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $63.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $50.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $48.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-8% Synergy $25.26

Creatures

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

Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+36% Synergy $0.09
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+36% Synergy $0.26
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+36% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $2.20
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+33% Synergy $21.53
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+30% Synergy $7.20
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $0.89
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+28% Synergy $0.24
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+27% Synergy $0.32
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+27% Synergy $0.07
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+27% Synergy $1.98
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+27% Synergy $0.13
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+25% Synergy $10.04
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $2.17
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+25% Synergy $1.60
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+24% Synergy $8.47
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+21% Synergy $0.40
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+20% Synergy $0.64
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+19% Synergy $0.41
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+19% Synergy $0.77
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+19% Synergy $0.17
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+18% Synergy $1.07
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+17% Synergy $0.38
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+17% Synergy $0.21
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $29.47
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+16% Synergy $45.16
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.44
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+16% Synergy $5.02
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $25.76
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $7.39
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+14% Synergy $12.48
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.29
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+12% Synergy $0.96
Shriekwood Devourer Shriekwood Devourer
+11% Synergy $0.36
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+10% Synergy $4.64
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+10% Synergy $7.24
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+10% Synergy $0.42
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $8.63
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $24.69
Silverback Elder Silverback Elder
+10% Synergy $3.99
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+8% Synergy $6.32
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+8% Synergy $28.02
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.17
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $20.22
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+5% Synergy $0.26
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.25
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.16
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $9.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+2% Synergy $0.41
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $12.35

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
+20% Synergy $0.12
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+16% Synergy $1.50
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+16% Synergy $4.64
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.47
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+10% Synergy $8.98
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.40
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+8% Synergy $0.07
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.45
Spelljack Spelljack
+5% Synergy $1.44
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $7.55
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $0.94
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.46
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+2% Synergy $0.85
Harrow Harrow
0% Synergy $0.34
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
0% Synergy $0.53
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $41.94
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.23
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.89
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $10.23
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $2.00

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 $7.08
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+23% Synergy $1.99
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.25
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+17% Synergy $0.15
Migration Path Migration Path
+15% Synergy $0.30
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $1.48
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.85
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.24
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $12.91
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $1.92
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+9% Synergy $0.13
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+9% Synergy $16.20
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.40
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.20
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+8% Synergy $1.27
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+8% Synergy $0.54
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $1.12
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $35.13
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $12.78
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.54
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $2.43
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.65
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.20
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $2.12
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.16
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.38
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.43
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $4.71
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.55
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $0.78
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.38
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $9.26
Harmonize Harmonize
+3% Synergy $0.24
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.84
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.48
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-4% Synergy $1.70
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+31% Synergy $2.33
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+13% Synergy $20.24
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+11% Synergy $11.63
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+9% Synergy $28.90
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+6% Synergy $2.21
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+5% Synergy $0.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $65.45
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+4% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.22
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+23% Synergy $1.25
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.24
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+18% Synergy $0.72
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+18% Synergy $3.13
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.48
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+15% Synergy $0.34
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.66
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $25.49
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $16.25
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $7.73
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $2.66
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $1.71
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.75
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $1.82
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $10.86
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $3.37
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
0% Synergy $6.23
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.29
Dragonback Assault Dragonback Assault
-1% Synergy $1.18
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $22.00
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-2% Synergy $0.81
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-3% Synergy $2.47
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-5% Synergy $3.45
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.48

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+15% Synergy $1.34
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.75
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.17

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 $5.41
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $4.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $8.52
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+6% Synergy $5.93
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+3% Synergy $0.32
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.95
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $30.14
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $17.64
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.37
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-9% Synergy $4.97

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $2.37
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.23
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $2.60
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $31.19
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $59.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.20
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.95
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-3% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-4% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.41

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+12% Synergy $11.09
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+11% Synergy $18.00
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $15.21
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+10% Synergy $15.29
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+9% Synergy $0.32
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+7% Synergy $0.75
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $4.78
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+6% Synergy $0.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $24.20
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $11.92
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+5% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.61
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.08
Training Center Training Center
+4% Synergy $10.88
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $10.39
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
+4% Synergy $1.10
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+3% Synergy $0.56
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+3% Synergy $0.89
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+3% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.92
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $9.12
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.30
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+2% Synergy $0.19
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+2% Synergy $0.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $18.87
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $23.37
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $1.23
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.28
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $11.53
Commercial District Commercial District
+1% Synergy $7.21
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $29.02
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $12.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $14.54
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
0% Synergy $1.46
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.14
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
0% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-1% Synergy $0.14
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $2.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.25
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.17
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.18

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