Competitive decks with Optimistic Scavenger | MTG Deck With
Optimistic Scavenger
CreatureUncommon
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
22323
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
22323
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(19)
4Nurturing Pixie
4Optimistic Scavenger
4Sunpearl Kirin
1Loran of the Third Path
4Unstoppable Slasher
1Beza, the Bounding Spring
1Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Instants(1)
1Scrollshift
Enchantments(17)
4Hopeless Nightmare
4Momentum Breaker
4Nowhere to Run
3Sheltered by Ghosts
2Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
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Lands(23)
4Bleachbone Verge
4Concealed Courtyard
5Plains
2Soulstone Sanctuary
8Swamp
Creatures(19)
4Nurturing Pixie
4Optimistic Scavenger
4Sunpearl Kirin
1Loran of the Third Path
4Unstoppable Slasher
1Beza, the Bounding Spring
1Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
Lands(23)
4Bleachbone Verge
4Concealed Courtyard
5Plains
2Soulstone Sanctuary
8Swamp
Instants(1)
1Scrollshift
Enchantments(17)
4Hopeless Nightmare
4Momentum Breaker
4Nowhere to Run
3Sheltered by Ghosts
2Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
//
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(2)
2Enduring Innocence
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
4Exorcise
Artifacts(5)
4Ghost Vacuum
1Grim Bauble
Enchantments(1)
1Sheltered by Ghosts
Creatures(2)
2Enduring Innocence
Artifacts(5)
4Ghost Vacuum
1Grim Bauble
Sorceries(7)
3Duress
4Exorcise
Enchantments(1)
1Sheltered by Ghosts
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
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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
