1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Enchantments(4)
1The Birth of Meletis
3Showdown of the Skalds
Lands(22)
2Castle Ardenvale
4Clifftop Retreat
2Inspiring Vantage
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
6Plains
4Sacred Foundry
Creatures(21)
4Thraben Inspector
4Dreadhorde Arcanist
4Tenth District Legionnaire
4Feather, the Redeemed
1Mavinda, Students' Advocate
4Skyclave Apparition
Enchantments(4)
1The Birth of Meletis
3Showdown of the Skalds
Instants(12)
4Defiant Strike
2Ephemerate
1Gods Willing
4Reckless Rage
1Sejiri Shelter // Sejiri Glacier
Sorceries(1)
1Shatterskull Smashing // Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass
Lands(22)
2Castle Ardenvale
4Clifftop Retreat
2Inspiring Vantage
4Needleverge Pathway // Pillarverge Pathway
6Plains
4Sacred Foundry
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(7)
2Adanto Vanguard
1Containment Priest
2Dire Fleet Daredevil
1Shepherd of the Flock // Usher to Safety
//
1Goldspan Dragon
Planeswalkers(1)
1Gideon Blackblade
Instants(3)
1Justice Strike
2Lightning Helix
Sorceries(1)
1Solar Blaze
Enchantments(2)
1The Birth of Meletis
1Showdown of the Skalds
Lands(1)
1Temple of Triumph
Creatures(7)
2Adanto Vanguard
1Containment Priest
2Dire Fleet Daredevil
1Shepherd of the Flock // Usher to Safety
//
1Goldspan Dragon
Enchantments(2)
1The Birth of Meletis
1Showdown of the Skalds
Planeswalkers(1)
1Gideon Blackblade
Instants(3)
1Justice Strike
2Lightning Helix
Sorceries(1)
1Solar Blaze
Lands(1)
1Temple of Triumph
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
