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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $0.34

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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

#264 Current Rank
#237 Last Week
#314 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.

Quandrix, the Proof Quandrix, the Proof
+15% Synergy $5.45
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+11% Synergy $9.59
Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers Raph & Mikey, Troublemakers
+8% Synergy $2.64
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+2% Synergy $0.30
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+1% Synergy $10.96

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 $0.30
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+51% Synergy $0.83
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+49% Synergy $0.41
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+47% Synergy $6.40
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+45% Synergy $0.93
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+44% Synergy $0.35
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+41% Synergy $0.82
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+39% Synergy $30.35
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+38% Synergy $0.43
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+38% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

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

Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+37% Synergy $1.27
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+32% Synergy $5.88
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $2.62
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy $1.17
Cultivate Cultivate
+20% Synergy $0.30
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.39
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.12
Three Visits Three Visits
+14% Synergy $5.00
Farseek Farseek
+8% Synergy $0.52
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.38

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+16% Synergy $31.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy $122.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $26.79
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $108.93
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $17.27
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $99.03
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $1374.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+35% Synergy $0.30
Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+34% Synergy $2.85
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+34% Synergy $4.58
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+34% Synergy $0.26
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $16.88
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.49
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+28% Synergy $0.20
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+25% Synergy $0.45
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $0.30
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+25% Synergy $3.49
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+25% Synergy $5.05
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+24% Synergy $0.35
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+24% Synergy $2.65
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+21% Synergy $9.57
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+20% Synergy $0.36
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+20% Synergy $11.94
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.48
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+18% Synergy $0.36
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+17% Synergy $1.84
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.44
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+17% Synergy $0.45
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+16% Synergy $1.47
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $30.81
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.73
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $29.39
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+16% Synergy $0.38
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $6.79
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+15% Synergy $8.15
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+15% Synergy $2.92
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+14% Synergy $50.89
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+13% Synergy $12.88
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.36
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $1.13
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.45
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $1.62
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+10% Synergy $29.57
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+10% Synergy $1.44
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+9% Synergy $10.01
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+9% Synergy $0.47
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+8% Synergy $13.36
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+7% Synergy $12.93
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+7% Synergy $16.66
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+6% Synergy $2.59
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+6% Synergy $46.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.35
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+4% Synergy $0.41
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $13.64
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $24.32

Instants

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

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+25% Synergy $0.68
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.25
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $7.47
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.37
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+11% Synergy $18.05
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+9% Synergy $3.92
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $0.68
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+7% Synergy $0.24
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.35
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.32
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $6.13
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.71
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.50
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.47
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.36
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.33
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-2% Synergy $0.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.04
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.42
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.73
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $13.64
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $2.48

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 $26.84
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+22% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+21% Synergy $3.02
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+17% Synergy $0.28
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $2.96
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.26
Migration Path Migration Path
+12% Synergy $0.29
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.36
Time Warp Time Warp
+10% Synergy $13.41
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.53
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $0.43
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+9% Synergy $4.02
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+8% Synergy $0.32
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+8% Synergy $0.18
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+8% Synergy $12.48
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+8% Synergy $2.70
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.22
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+7% Synergy $30.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $33.91
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+7% Synergy $0.45
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+6% Synergy $0.29
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+6% Synergy $3.04
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $0.90
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.30
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.83
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $2.77
Decimate Decimate
+5% Synergy $0.27
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.25
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+5% Synergy $0.67
Bribery Bribery
+5% Synergy $5.88
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+5% Synergy $11.86
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.18
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $1.81
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.45
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.54
Explore Explore
-4% Synergy $0.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.65
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-6% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+27% Synergy $2.14
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $4.09
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+11% Synergy $25.98
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+8% Synergy $44.59
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.97
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+4% Synergy $62.03
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+4% Synergy $0.17

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.36
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+25% Synergy $2.61
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+21% Synergy $0.38
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $1.05
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.84
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+15% Synergy $2.57
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+14% Synergy $0.34
Food Chain Food Chain
+12% Synergy $50.65
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $1.20
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.49
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+8% Synergy $17.02
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+8% Synergy $16.84
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $4.97
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+6% Synergy $2.19
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $3.12
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+5% Synergy $6.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $11.76
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $6.29
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.00
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.62
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $32.17
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-4% Synergy $4.04
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-5% Synergy $4.97
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $1.35
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+6% Synergy $17.79
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+2% Synergy $6.94

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 $1.11
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+17% Synergy $7.90
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $6.75
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+10% Synergy $5.85
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.27
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+7% Synergy $14.94
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $6.96
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $28.46
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.49
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $50.34
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
0% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.51
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.30
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $7.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $4.35
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.47
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.45
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.42
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $1.81
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.65
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-2% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-2% Synergy $0.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $1.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.90
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-11% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $7.89
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+10% Synergy $11.75
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+10% Synergy $11.14
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+8% Synergy $16.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.27
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $16.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $32.67
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+5% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+5% Synergy $8.10
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+4% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $34.87
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $2.20
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $15.56
Training Center Training Center
+3% Synergy $13.96
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.00
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $28.90
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.16
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+2% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.34
Taiga Taiga
+2% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+2% Synergy $0.37
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+2% Synergy $12.57
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $7.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.07
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $32.54
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.15
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+1% Synergy $0.32
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+1% Synergy $0.53
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+1% Synergy $0.46
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.12
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.21
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $2.03
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.30
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.25
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $1.36
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.28

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