1Sidequest: Hunt the Mark // Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark
Battles(2)
2Invasion of Tarkir // Defiant Thundermaw
Lands(24)
1Commercial District
1Copperline Gorge
4Forest
2Fountainport
1Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
3Mountain
2Raucous Theater
1Restless Cottage
8Swamp
1Underground Mortuary
Creatures(14)
3Magda, the Hoardmaster
1Laughing Jasper Flint
1Vraska, the Silencer
3Scavenger Regent // Exude Toxin
//
3Disruptive Stormbrood // Petty Revenge
//
1Sagu Wildling // Roost Seek
//
1Stormshriek Feral // Flush Out
//
1Kogla and Yidaro
Enchantments(1)
1Sidequest: Hunt the Mark // Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark
Lands(24)
1Commercial District
1Copperline Gorge
4Forest
2Fountainport
1Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
3Mountain
2Raucous Theater
1Restless Cottage
8Swamp
1Underground Mortuary
Planeswalkers(2)
2Liliana of the Veil
Instants(13)
4Caustic Exhale
4Bitter Triumph
3Tear Asunder
2Cease // Desist
//
Sorceries(4)
1Cruelclaw's Heist
3Strategic Betrayal
Battles(2)
2Invasion of Tarkir // Defiant Thundermaw
Sideboard(8)
Creatures(2)
2Soulless Jailer
Instants(4)
1Gold Rush
3Sheoldred's Edict
Sorceries(2)
2Fade from History
Creatures(2)
2Soulless Jailer
Sorceries(2)
2Fade from History
Instants(4)
1Gold Rush
3Sheoldred's Edict
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
