2Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Overlord of the Boilerbilges
3Overlord of the Mistmoors
Instants(4)
4Torch the Tower
Sorceries(3)
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
1Day of Judgment
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Enchantments(10)
3Seam Rip
4Dredger's Insight
3Aang's Iceberg
Lands(25)
3Cavern of Souls
1Forest
3Hushwood Verge
2Lush Portico
1Multiversal Passage
1Plains
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4Stomping Ground
3Sunbillow Verge
3Thornspire Verge
Creatures(17)
4Fear of Missing Out
2Joshua, Phoenix's Dominant // Phoenix, Warden of Fire
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
4Overlord of the Boilerbilges
3Overlord of the Mistmoors
Enchantments(10)
3Seam Rip
4Dredger's Insight
3Aang's Iceberg
Instants(4)
4Torch the Tower
Sorceries(3)
2Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
1Day of Judgment
Artifacts(1)
1Soul-Guide Lantern
Lands(25)
3Cavern of Souls
1Forest
3Hushwood Verge
2Lush Portico
1Multiversal Passage
1Plains
4Sacred Foundry
4Stomping Ground
3Sunbillow Verge
3Thornspire Verge
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(5)
3Voice of Victory
1Clarion Conqueror
1Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
Planeswalkers(1)
1Vivien Reid
Instants(1)
1Heritage Reclamation
Sorceries(6)
2Exorcise
2Pyroclasm
2Ultima
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
Creatures(5)
3Voice of Victory
1Clarion Conqueror
1Sandman, Shifting Scoundrel
Sorceries(6)
2Exorcise
2Pyroclasm
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Planeswalkers(1)
1Vivien Reid
Instants(1)
1Heritage Reclamation
Artifacts(2)
2Ghost Vacuum
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
