1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
2Thrilling Discovery
Lands(15)
4Inspiring Vantage
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
1Plains
2Sacred Foundry
4Temple of Triumph
Creatures(19)
3Adanto Vanguard
3Dreadhorde Arcanist
1Luminarch Aspirant
2Shepherd of the Flock // Usher to Safety
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2Skyclave Cleric // Skyclave Basilica
4Tenth District Legionnaire
3Feather, the Redeemed
1Venerable Warsinger
Sorceries(3)
1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
2Thrilling Discovery
Planeswalkers(1)
1Gideon Blackblade
Instants(22)
4Defiant Strike
4Gods Willing
2Light of Hope
2Mana Tithe
4Reckless Rage
2Samut's Sprint
2You're Ambushed on the Road
2Sudden Breakthrough
Lands(15)
4Inspiring Vantage
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
1Plains
2Sacred Foundry
4Temple of Triumph
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(3)
1Adanto Vanguard
1Skyknight Vanguard
1Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
Instants(6)
1Healing Grace
1Light of Hope
2Shock
2You Find Some Prisoners
Sorceries(6)
2Banefire
1Claim the Firstborn
3Reckless Air Strike
Creatures(3)
1Adanto Vanguard
1Skyknight Vanguard
1Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
Sorceries(6)
2Banefire
1Claim the Firstborn
3Reckless Air Strike
Instants(6)
1Healing Grace
1Light of Hope
2Shock
2You Find Some Prisoners
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
