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Maelstrom Wanderer
Price tag $0.36

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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

#284 Current Rank
#301 Last Week
#321 Past 2 Years

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
+20% Synergy $2.61
Improvisation Capstone Improvisation Capstone
+12% Synergy $11.39
Prismari, the Inspiration Prismari, the Inspiration
+0% Synergy $6.14
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+0% Synergy $4.71
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+0% Synergy $5.12

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
+66% Synergy $0.31
Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma Goreclaw, Terror of Qal Sisma
+51% Synergy $1.10
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+48% Synergy $0.52
Apex Devastator Apex Devastator
+46% Synergy $6.01
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+44% Synergy $0.65
Averna, the Chaos Bloom Averna, the Chaos Bloom
+43% Synergy $0.37
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+40% Synergy $0.93
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+39% Synergy $37.18
Somberwald Sage Somberwald Sage
+37% Synergy $0.52
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+37% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+36% Synergy $1.39
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+32% Synergy $2.60
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+32% Synergy $5.92
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+23% Synergy $1.48
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
+19% Synergy $0.36
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+15% Synergy $2.43
Three Visits Three Visits
+13% Synergy $5.30
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+7% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $34.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+9% Synergy $129.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+5% Synergy $28.68
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $109.60
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.23
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
-2% Synergy $1510.97
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $42.79

Creatures

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

Aurora Phoenix Aurora Phoenix
+34% Synergy $0.25
Bloodbraid Elf Bloodbraid Elf
+33% Synergy $0.28
Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea Gwenna, Eyes of Gaea
+33% Synergy $4.59
Surrak Dragonclaw Surrak Dragonclaw
+33% Synergy $3.43
Pathbreaker Ibex Pathbreaker Ibex
+32% Synergy $17.69
Trumpeting Carnosaur Trumpeting Carnosaur
+28% Synergy $2.38
Annoyed Altisaur Annoyed Altisaur
+28% Synergy $0.29
Sakashima's Protege Sakashima's Protege
+24% Synergy $0.41
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+24% Synergy $3.23
Etherium-Horn Sorcerer Etherium-Horn Sorcerer
+24% Synergy $0.27
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+24% Synergy $6.91
Shardless Agent Shardless Agent
+23% Synergy $0.33
Kogla, the Titan Ape Kogla, the Titan Ape
+23% Synergy $2.86
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+20% Synergy $9.07
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+19% Synergy $0.27
Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus Zopandrel, Hunger Dominus
+19% Synergy $11.82
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+19% Synergy $0.44
Flamekin Herald Flamekin Herald
+17% Synergy $0.33
Bloodbraid Challenger Bloodbraid Challenger
+17% Synergy $0.64
Sweet-Gum Recluse Sweet-Gum Recluse
+17% Synergy $0.50
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+16% Synergy $0.25
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+16% Synergy $29.65
Temur Battlecrier Temur Battlecrier
+16% Synergy $1.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+16% Synergy $1.84
Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+16% Synergy $28.43
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
+15% Synergy $9.96
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+15% Synergy $0.37
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+14% Synergy $6.39
Kogla and Yidaro Kogla and Yidaro
+14% Synergy $2.95
Old Gnawbone Old Gnawbone
+14% Synergy $51.58
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+12% Synergy $14.70
Starwinder Starwinder
+11% Synergy $0.88
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+11% Synergy $0.33
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+11% Synergy $0.53
Moraug, Fury of Akoum Moraug, Fury of Akoum
+10% Synergy $2.19
Aurora Awakener Aurora Awakener
+9% Synergy $1.68
Vaultborn Tyrant Vaultborn Tyrant
+9% Synergy $33.29
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+8% Synergy $0.33
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+8% Synergy $10.45
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+8% Synergy $11.27
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+7% Synergy $12.79
Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient Klauth, Unrivaled Ancient
+6% Synergy $13.78
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+6% Synergy $2.35
Animar, Soul of Elements Animar, Soul of Elements
+5% Synergy $36.39
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+5% Synergy $0.23
Omnath, Locus of Rage Omnath, Locus of Rage
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
+4% Synergy $0.32
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+3% Synergy $0.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+2% Synergy $11.93
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $26.23

Instants

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

Release to the Wind Release to the Wind
+24% Synergy $0.58
Natural Reclamation Natural Reclamation
+19% Synergy $0.25
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+16% Synergy $5.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+14% Synergy $1.43
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+10% Synergy $17.11
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+8% Synergy $3.89
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+8% Synergy $1.00
Forceful Denial Forceful Denial
+6% Synergy $0.19
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.39
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.36
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+3% Synergy $6.16
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy $0.82
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.71
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+2% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.51
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+1% Synergy $0.37
Harrow Harrow
+1% Synergy $0.33
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $55.81
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.71
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-14% Synergy $14.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy $3.62

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Maelstrom Wanderer's game plan and control the board.

Call Forth the Tempest Call Forth the Tempest
+31% Synergy $35.42
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+21% Synergy $0.58
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+21% Synergy $3.57
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+16% Synergy $0.31
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
+14% Synergy $3.49
Explosive Vegetation Explosive Vegetation
+13% Synergy $0.31
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.30
Migration Path Migration Path
+12% Synergy $0.32
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+10% Synergy $2.57
Time Warp Time Warp
+9% Synergy $14.00
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+9% Synergy $0.33
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+8% Synergy $4.09
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+7% Synergy $0.35
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+7% Synergy $11.43
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+7% Synergy $12.43
Unexpected Results Unexpected Results
+7% Synergy $0.64
Majestic Genesis Majestic Genesis
+7% Synergy $4.97
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $37.24
Search for Tomorrow Search for Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.25
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+6% Synergy $28.97
Mind's Desire Mind's Desire
+6% Synergy $1.06
Ranger's Path Ranger's Path
+6% Synergy $0.28
Throes of Chaos Throes of Chaos
+5% Synergy $0.22
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+5% Synergy $1.65
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+5% Synergy $5.05
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $2.98
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.98
Decimate Decimate
+4% Synergy $0.30
Let the Galaxy Burn Let the Galaxy Burn
+4% Synergy $0.70
Capture of Jingzhou Capture of Jingzhou
+4% Synergy $11.01
Escape to the Wilds Escape to the Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.26
Circuitous Route Circuitous Route
+4% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.73
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.22
Shared Roots Shared Roots
-5% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $0.87

Utility Artifacts

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

Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+27% Synergy $2.89
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+12% Synergy $5.10
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+11% Synergy $32.60
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $47.41
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+5% Synergy $2.83
Meteoric Mace Meteoric Mace
+4% Synergy $0.10
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.97

Enchantments

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

Monstrous Vortex Monstrous Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.32
Up the Beanstalk Up the Beanstalk
+24% Synergy $2.67
Sunbird's Invocation Sunbird's Invocation
+20% Synergy $0.38
Bigger on the Inside Bigger on the Inside
+17% Synergy $0.41
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $0.99
Zendikar Resurgent Zendikar Resurgent
+14% Synergy $2.67
Kozilek's Unsealing Kozilek's Unsealing
+13% Synergy $0.33
Sarkhan's Unsealing Sarkhan's Unsealing
+12% Synergy $1.14
Food Chain Food Chain
+11% Synergy $45.06
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+11% Synergy $26.78
Shadow in the Warp Shadow in the Warp
+7% Synergy $18.83
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+7% Synergy $17.18
Greater Good Greater Good
+6% Synergy $5.26
Mana Reflection Mana Reflection
+5% Synergy $2.38
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+5% Synergy $5.50
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+5% Synergy $2.84
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+3% Synergy $12.12
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+1% Synergy $6.31
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
0% Synergy $2.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $1.64
Exploration Exploration
-1% Synergy $33.51
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-4% Synergy $3.90
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-4% Synergy $5.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+14% Synergy $1.01
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+5% Synergy $17.81

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+21% Synergy $0.33
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+17% Synergy $6.97
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $7.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $7.19
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+7% Synergy $0.28
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+7% Synergy $8.53
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $15.65
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $30.54
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $51.21
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+0% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.36
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-7% Synergy $9.90

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+27% Synergy $5.50
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+21% Synergy $1.08
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+7% Synergy $0.30
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+7% Synergy $0.44
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $4.40
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.44
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-4% Synergy $2.99
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $1.10

Lands

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

Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+11% Synergy $7.38
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+9% Synergy $12.86
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+9% Synergy $10.30
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+7% Synergy $17.64
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+6% Synergy $17.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $37.32
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+4% Synergy $7.70
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+4% Synergy $0.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $16.55
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.86
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $36.78
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+4% Synergy $2.20
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+3% Synergy $0.31
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+3% Synergy $1.10
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
+3% Synergy $0.36
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+3% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+2% Synergy $31.32
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $15.71
Commercial District Commercial District
+2% Synergy $7.34
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+2% Synergy $34.29
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $16.09
Taiga Taiga
+1% Synergy
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.36
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+1% Synergy $0.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.73
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+1% Synergy $0.35
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $10.49
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+1% Synergy
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+0% Synergy $0.34
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+0% Synergy $0.40
Forest Forest
+0% Synergy $2.00
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+0% Synergy $0.84
Island Island
+0% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
+0% Synergy $0.31
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.40
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
0% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-3% Synergy $2.23
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-3% Synergy $1.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Bountiful Landscape Bountiful Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.26
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
-8% Synergy $0.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28

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