Competitive decks with Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel | MTG Deck With
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
CreatureRare
Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
123526
73 cards (60 main / 13 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
123526
73 cards (60 main / 13 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(8)
2Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
4Horned Loch-Whale // Lagoon Breach
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Instants(12)
4Get Out
2Shoot the Sheriff
2Urgent Necropsy
4Rakshasa's Bargain
Sorceries(6)
2Poison the Waters
4Deadly Cover-Up
Enchantments(8)
4Nowhere to Run
2Awaken the Honored Dead
2The Legend of Kuruk // Avatar Kuruk
Lands(26)
2Breeding Pool
4Gloomlake Verge
2Island
1Kishla Village
2Multiversal Passage
2Opulent Palace
2Restless Cottage
1Swamp
2Wastewood Verge
4Watery Grave
4Willowrush Verge
Creatures(8)
2Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
2Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
4Horned Loch-Whale // Lagoon Breach
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Sorceries(6)
2Poison the Waters
4Deadly Cover-Up
Lands(26)
2Breeding Pool
4Gloomlake Verge
2Island
1Kishla Village
2Multiversal Passage
2Opulent Palace
2Restless Cottage
1Swamp
2Wastewood Verge
4Watery Grave
4Willowrush Verge
Instants(12)
4Get Out
2Shoot the Sheriff
2Urgent Necropsy
4Rakshasa's Bargain
Enchantments(8)
4Nowhere to Run
2Awaken the Honored Dead
2The Legend of Kuruk // Avatar Kuruk
Sideboard(13)
Creatures(4)
2Glarb, Calamity's Augur
2Oildeep Gearhulk
Instants(5)
2Stab
2Three Steps Ahead
1Cease // Desist
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Sorceries(2)
2Binding Negotiation
Artifacts(2)
2Torpor Orb
Creatures(4)
2Glarb, Calamity's Augur
2Oildeep Gearhulk
Sorceries(2)
2Binding Negotiation
Instants(5)
2Stab
2Three Steps Ahead
1Cease // Desist
//
Artifacts(2)
2Torpor Orb
Competitive insights for Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
Overview
Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel appears in 45 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 97.8% of lists. Coverage spans October 2025 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
Format
Decks
Share
44
97.8%
Other ingested formats (not in the competitive breakdown): 2.2%
Often played with
Recent events
Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague — 1 deck (6/1/2026)
SEA Championship Final: Kuala Lumpur — 1 deck (5/25/2026)
Pro Tour Secrets of Strixhaven — 5 decks (5/1/2026)
MTG China Open: Changsha — 1 deck (3/16/2026)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Bankstown — 1 deck (3/16/2026)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel?
Our database currently tracks 45 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel most?
Standard is the most common format (97.8% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel?
Top co-played cards include Icetill Explorer (78%) and Llanowar Elves (76%).
When was Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague (Jun 1, 2026).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span October 2025 through August 2026.
Is Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel played in Standard?
Yes — 44 competitive Standard lists include Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel (97.8% 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: Ultimate Guard European Magic Series: Prague, Jun 1, 2026
