2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
4Skyclave Apparition
Planeswalkers(2)
2Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
Sorceries(4)
4Thoughtseize
Lands(26)
4Blinkmoth Nexus
4Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
2Castle Ardenvale
4Concealed Courtyard
4Godless Shrine
2Plains
2Savai Triome
4Swamp
Creatures(28)
4Knight of the Ebon Legion
4Adanto Vanguard
4Glint-Sleeve Siphoner
4Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
2Archon of Emeria
4Elite Spellbinder
2Reidane, God of the Worthy // Valkmira, Protector's Shield
4Skyclave Apparition
Planeswalkers(2)
2Ajani, Adversary of Tyrants
Sorceries(4)
4Thoughtseize
Lands(26)
4Blinkmoth Nexus
4Brightclimb Pathway // Grimclimb Pathway
2Castle Ardenvale
4Concealed Courtyard
4Godless Shrine
2Plains
2Savai Triome
4Swamp
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Baneslayer Angel
Instants(11)
2Fatal Push
2Despark
3Doom Blade
1Fracture
3Vanishing Verse
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Creatures(2)
2Baneslayer Angel
Sorceries(2)
2Duress
Instants(11)
2Fatal Push
2Despark
3Doom Blade
1Fracture
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
