Competitive decks with Maelstrom Pulse | MTG Deck With
Maelstrom Pulse
SorceryRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
84225
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
84225
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(4)
4Deceit
Planeswalkers(3)
3Professor Dellian Fel
Instants(6)
4Requiting Hex
1Bitter Triumph
1Shoot the Sheriff
Sorceries(13)
3Duress
2Day of Black Sun
1Maelstrom Pulse
3Deadly Cover-Up
4Together as One
Artifacts(5)
1The Soul Stone
4Firdoch Core
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
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Lands(25)
1Ba Sing Se
2Blazemire Verge
3Bleachbone Verge
3Great Hall of the Biblioplex
2Multiversal Passage
2Overgrown Tomb
2Restless Cottage
6Swamp
1Wastewood Verge
3Watery Grave
Creatures(4)
4Deceit
Instants(6)
4Requiting Hex
1Bitter Triumph
1Shoot the Sheriff
Artifacts(5)
1The Soul Stone
4Firdoch Core
Lands(25)
1Ba Sing Se
2Blazemire Verge
3Bleachbone Verge
3Great Hall of the Biblioplex
2Multiversal Passage
2Overgrown Tomb
2Restless Cottage
6Swamp
1Wastewood Verge
3Watery Grave
Planeswalkers(3)
3Professor Dellian Fel
Sorceries(13)
3Duress
2Day of Black Sun
1Maelstrom Pulse
3Deadly Cover-Up
4Together as One
Enchantments(4)
4Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Qarsi Revenant
Instants(2)
1Shoot the Sheriff
1The End
Sorceries(10)
1Duress
1Intimidation Tactics
2Cruelclaw's Heist
1Day of Black Sun
2Strategic Betrayal
1Maelstrom Pulse
1Ancient Vendetta
1Deadly Cover-Up
Artifacts(1)
1Ghost Vacuum
Creatures(2)
2Qarsi Revenant
Sorceries(10)
1Duress
1Intimidation Tactics
2Cruelclaw's Heist
1Day of Black Sun
2Strategic Betrayal
1Maelstrom Pulse
1Ancient Vendetta
1Deadly Cover-Up
Instants(2)
1Shoot the Sheriff
1The End
Artifacts(1)
1Ghost Vacuum
Competitive insights for Maelstrom Pulse
Overview
Maelstrom Pulse appears in 277 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 46.6% of lists. Coverage spans September 2020 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
129
46.6%
7
2.5%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 50.9%
Often played with
Recent events
Regional Championship at SCG Cincinnati — 1 deck (5/18/2026)
Champions Cup Final: Kyoto — 1 deck (5/11/2026)
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 9 decks (5/1/2026)
Arena Championship 11 — 1 deck (2/21/2026)
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 2 decks (6/20/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Maelstrom Pulse?
Our database currently tracks 277 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Maelstrom Pulse most?
Standard leads (46.6%), followed by Modern (2.5%).
What cards pair with Maelstrom Pulse?
Top co-played cards include Thoughtseize (51%) and Duress (45%).
When was Maelstrom Pulse last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Regional Championship at SCG Cincinnati (May 18, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2020 through August 2026.
Is Maelstrom Pulse played in Standard?
Yes — 129 competitive Standard lists include Maelstrom Pulse (46.6% 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: Regional Championship at SCG Cincinnati, May 18, 2026
