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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $0.30

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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

#289 Current Rank
#288 Last Week
#296 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 $2.01
Flamebraider Flamebraider
+2% Synergy $0.22
Twinflame Travelers Twinflame Travelers
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy $2.14
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-3% Synergy $16.83

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 $0.19
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+52% Synergy $0.80
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.59
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+46% Synergy $6.84
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+45% Synergy $0.79
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+44% Synergy $0.30
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.88
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+40% Synergy $30.80
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+38% Synergy $0.16
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $0.75

Top Cards

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

Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+35% Synergy $3.39
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+33% Synergy $5.65
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+24% Synergy $0.98
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.60
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+16% Synergy $2.38
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $8.11
Farseek Farseek
+9% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.39
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.52

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+17% Synergy $35.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $106.16
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $19.96
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $85.49
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $16.23
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $100.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $54.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.74
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $44.46

Creatures

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

Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+37% Synergy $0.31
Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.33
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+34% Synergy $3.88
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+34% Synergy $0.20
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+33% Synergy $15.38
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $2.56
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.36
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+28% Synergy $0.17
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+26% Synergy $0.45
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+25% Synergy $2.60
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+25% Synergy $0.23
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $4.52
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+24% Synergy $2.69
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+22% Synergy $9.31
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+21% Synergy $8.92
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.28
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+20% Synergy $1.01
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+18% Synergy $0.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.42
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.44
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+17% Synergy $0.39
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $27.90
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+16% Synergy $7.47
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.74
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $26.30
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+16% Synergy $1.70
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+16% Synergy $0.17
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+15% Synergy $45.64
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $10.42
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+14% Synergy $1.15
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $15.08
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.28
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $0.96
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.44
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $2.35
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $25.55
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+9% Synergy $9.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+9% Synergy $0.62
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+9% Synergy $11.41
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $2.51
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $19.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+6% Synergy $12.87
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+6% Synergy $35.24
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+6% Synergy $0.25
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.37
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+3% Synergy $13.16
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.93
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $19.01

Instants

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

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+25% Synergy $0.57
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.13
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $6.17
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.39
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $15.63
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.41
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.68
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+7% Synergy $0.06
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.18
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $6.22
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.46
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.32
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.18
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.39
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.10
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.74
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.33
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $11.77
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $2.17

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 $18.65
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+22% Synergy $2.33
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+21% Synergy $0.28
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+16% Synergy $0.24
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $1.40
Migration Path Migration Path
+13% Synergy $0.28
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.26
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.19
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $12.74
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.50
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.74
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $1.88
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+8% Synergy $0.17
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.32
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $12.10
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $2.18
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.23
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $24.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $29.09
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+7% Synergy $0.48
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.12
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.71
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.69
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 $5.13
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.59
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.49
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+5% Synergy $1.61
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+5% Synergy $1.77
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.23
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $10.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.37
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.36
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.42
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.18
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-8% Synergy $1.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+28% Synergy $1.46
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $6.01
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+12% Synergy $23.93
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $36.95
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.64
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $59.15
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+4% Synergy $0.08

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+32% Synergy $0.32
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $1.72
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+21% Synergy $0.34
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $1.00
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.49
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+15% Synergy $2.78
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.35
Food Chain Food Chain
+12% Synergy $41.27
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $0.73
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $24.98
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $17.52
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $22.86
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $5.28
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.31
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $2.76
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+5% Synergy $6.60
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.37
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $5.76
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $1.66
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.29
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.20
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $28.25
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-4% Synergy $3.26
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-4% Synergy $3.06
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $9.70

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $0.95
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $18.20
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $5.54

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 $0.20
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+18% Synergy $7.78
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $5.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $13.24
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $4.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $22.77
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.54
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $42.65
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+1% Synergy $0.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.83
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $7.22

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $3.44
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.86
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.45
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.78
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.90
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $2.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $7.49
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $10.91
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $10.11
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+9% Synergy $14.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.19
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $16.78
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+6% Synergy $7.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $26.43
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.30
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+5% Synergy $16.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $9.33
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $27.57
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.23
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $12.48
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.21
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.34
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.09
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.30
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.25
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.31
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $6.64
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $24.33
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.74
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $26.21
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $22.37
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.66
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.34
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.96
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.34
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $1.65
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $4.43
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.35
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.19
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.24

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