Competitive decks with Optimistic Scavenger | MTG Deck With
Optimistic Scavenger
CreatureUncommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
1821
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
1821
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(25)
4Optimistic Scavenger
2Cathar Commando
4Gremlin Tamer
4Inquisitive Glimmer
2Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
1Silent Hallcreeper
4Enduring Innocence
4Entity Tracker
Enchantments(14)
2Ethereal Armor
4Shardmage's Rescue
4Unable to Scream
4Sheltered by Ghosts
Lands(21)
4Floodfarm Verge
7Island
10Plains
Creatures(25)
4Optimistic Scavenger
2Cathar Commando
4Gremlin Tamer
4Inquisitive Glimmer
2Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
1Silent Hallcreeper
4Enduring Innocence
4Entity Tracker
Enchantments(14)
2Ethereal Armor
4Shardmage's Rescue
4Unable to Scream
4Sheltered by Ghosts
Lands(21)
4Floodfarm Verge
7Island
10Plains
Sideboard(15)
Instants(12)
4Elspeth's Smite
4Negate
4No More Lies
Sorceries(3)
2Day of Judgment
1No Witnesses
Instants(12)
4Elspeth's Smite
4Negate
4No More Lies
Sorceries(3)
2Day of Judgment
1No Witnesses
Competitive insights for Optimistic Scavenger
Overview
Optimistic Scavenger appears in 160 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans September 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
160
100%
Often played with
Recent events
Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY — 1 deck (6/20/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Hartford — 1 deck (5/19/2025)
United States Regional Championships: Minneapolis — 1 deck (5/5/2025)
Pro Tour Aetherdrift — 57 decks (2/21/2025)
Magic Spotlight: Foundations – Atlanta 2025 — 5 decks (1/6/2025)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Optimistic Scavenger?
Our database currently tracks 160 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Optimistic Scavenger most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Optimistic Scavenger?
Top co-played cards include Rest in Peace (68%) and Nowhere to Run (65%).
When was Optimistic Scavenger last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Pro Tour Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY (Jun 20, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span September 2024 through August 2026.
Is Optimistic Scavenger played in Standard?
Yes — 160 competitive Standard lists include Optimistic Scavenger (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 Magic: The Gathering—FINAL FANTASY, Jun 20, 2025
