2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
4Skyclave Apparition
2Baneslayer Angel
Sorceries(6)
2Inquisition of Kozilek
4Thoughtseize
Lands(26)
2Blinkmoth Nexus
4Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
3Cave of the Frost Dragon
4Concealed Courtyard
4Godless Shrine
3Hive of the Eye Tyrant
3Plains
3Swamp
Creatures(28)
4Knight of the Ebon Legion
4Adanto Vanguard
4Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
4Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
4Elite Spellbinder
2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
4Skyclave Apparition
2Baneslayer Angel
Sorceries(6)
2Inquisition of Kozilek
4Thoughtseize
Lands(26)
2Blinkmoth Nexus
4Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
3Cave of the Frost Dragon
4Concealed Courtyard
4Godless Shrine
3Hive of the Eye Tyrant
3Plains
3Swamp
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Instants(11)
3Fatal Push
1Cast Down
2Despark
1Doom Blade
1Flunk
3Vanishing Verse
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Creatures(2)
2Gonti, Lord of Luxury
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Instants(11)
3Fatal Push
1Cast Down
2Despark
1Doom Blade
1Flunk
3Vanishing Verse
Competitive insights for Adanto Vanguard
Overview
Adanto Vanguard was last seen at Arena Championship 12 (May 23, 2026). It appears in 110 competitive decklists, mainly in Pioneer (4.5%). It is most often paired with Selfless Savior (55%) and Lurrus of the Dream-Den (51%). Coverage spans September 2020 to May 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
5
4.5%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 95.5%
Often played with
Recent events
Arena Championship 12 — 3 decks (5/23/2026)
Pro Tour Murders at Karlov Manor Pioneer Decklists O-S — 1 deck (2/23/2024)
Legacy European Championship: Top 24 Pioneer Decklists (2023-24 Season, Cycle 1) — 1 deck (10/2/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists L-R — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Pro Tour Phyrexia Pioneer Decklists F-K — 1 deck (2/17/2023)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Adanto Vanguard?
Our database currently tracks 110 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Adanto Vanguard most?
Pioneer is the most common format (4.5% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Adanto Vanguard?
Top co-played cards include Selfless Savior (55%) and Lurrus of the Dream-Den (51%).
When was Adanto Vanguard last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Arena Championship 12 (May 23, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through May 2026.
Is Adanto Vanguard played in Pioneer?
Yes — 5 competitive Pioneer lists include Adanto Vanguard (4.5% of tracked lists).
About competitive deck data
Lists are sourced from competitive Magic: The Gathering events ingested from magic.gg and related feeds. Card names, oracle text, and images are provided via Scryfall. Synergy rates show how often another card appears in the same decklist. Data is updated as new events are imported.
Data updated through May 2026 · Last decklist seen: Arena Championship 12, May 23, 2026
