Competitive decks with Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon | MTG Deck With
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
LandRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
53022
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
53022
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(28)
4Fanatical Firebrand
4Hired Claw
4Magda, the Hoardmaster
4Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
4Magmatic Hellkite
4Smaug the Magnificent
4Nova Hellkite
Instants(8)
4Burst Lightning
4Shock
Sorceries(2)
2Plasma Bolt
Lands(22)
1Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
19Mountain
2Soulstone Sanctuary
Creatures(28)
4Fanatical Firebrand
4Hired Claw
4Magda, the Hoardmaster
4Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
4Magmatic Hellkite
4Smaug the Magnificent
4Nova Hellkite
Instants(8)
4Burst Lightning
4Shock
Sorceries(2)
2Plasma Bolt
Lands(22)
1Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
19Mountain
2Soulstone Sanctuary
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(9)
3Magebane Lizard
4Sunspine Lynx
2Twinmaw Stormbrood // Charring Bite
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Instants(2)
2Sear
Sorceries(2)
2Desolation of Smaug
Artifacts(1)
1Ghost Vacuum
Enchantments(1)
1The Legend of Roku // Avatar Roku
Creatures(9)
3Magebane Lizard
4Sunspine Lynx
2Twinmaw Stormbrood // Charring Bite
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Artifacts(1)
1Ghost Vacuum
Instants(2)
2Sear
Sorceries(2)
2Desolation of Smaug
Enchantments(1)
1The Legend of Roku // Avatar Roku
Competitive insights for Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
Overview
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon appears in 47 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans April 2025 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
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47
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 2 decks (5/1/2026)
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Turin — 1 deck (3/9/2026)
United States Regional Championships: Milwaukee — 1 deck (2/23/2026)
Arena Championship 11 — 3 decks (2/21/2026)
South America Magic Series: Santiago — 1 deck (2/16/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon?
Our database currently tracks 47 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon?
Top co-played cards include Magmatic Hellkite (77%) and Twinmaw Stormbrood // Charring Bite (72%).
When was Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven (May 1, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2025 through August 2026.
Is Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon played in Standard?
Yes — 47 competitive Standard lists include Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon (100% 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 August 2026 · Last decklist seen: Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven, May 1, 2026
