1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
1Emeria's Call // Emeria, Shattered Skyclave
Enchantments(1)
1Cast Out
Lands(23)
1Castle Ardenvale
4Clifftop Retreat
4Inspiring Vantage
4Mountain
2Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
4Plains
4Sacred Foundry
Creatures(26)
3Thraben Inspector
4Adanto Vanguard
1Hushbringer
4Luminarch Aspirant
4Bonecrusher Giant // Stomp
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4Elite Spellbinder
1Mila, Crafty Companion // Lukka, Wayward Bonder
2Skyclave Apparition
1Hazoret the Fervent
2Glorybringer
Planeswalkers(4)
1Gideon Blackblade
3Chandra, Torch of Defiance
Instants(4)
4Lightning Helix
Sorceries(2)
1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
1Emeria's Call // Emeria, Shattered Skyclave
Enchantments(1)
1Cast Out
Lands(23)
1Castle Ardenvale
4Clifftop Retreat
4Inspiring Vantage
4Mountain
2Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
4Plains
4Sacred Foundry
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(4)
2Hushbringer
2Legion Warboss
Instants(4)
2Fry
2Justice Strike
Sorceries(1)
1Rip Apart
Artifacts(2)
1Grafdigger's Cage
1Shadowspear
Enchantments(4)
2Rest in Peace
2Roiling Vortex
Creatures(4)
2Hushbringer
2Legion Warboss
Sorceries(1)
1Rip Apart
Enchantments(4)
2Rest in Peace
2Roiling Vortex
Instants(4)
2Fry
2Justice Strike
Artifacts(2)
1Grafdigger's Cage
1Shadowspear
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
