Competitive decks with Smuggler's Surprise | MTG Deck With
Smuggler's Surprise
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Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
203023
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
203023
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(25)
4Llanowar Elves
4Summon: Fenrir
3Vastlands Scavenger // Bind to Life
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2Michelangelo, Improviser
2Overlord of the Balemurk
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
2Overlord of the Mistmoors
2Summon: Knights of Round
2Summon: Bahamut
Planeswalkers(3)
2Professor Dellian Fel
1Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Instants(9)
3Requiting Hex
4Smuggler's Surprise
2Bitter Triumph
Lands(23)
1Bleachbone Verge
2Cavern of Souls
2Forest
1Fountainport
2Godless Shrine
4Hushwood Verge
2Multiversal Passage
3Overgrown Tomb
2Plains
2Swamp
2Temple Garden
Creatures(25)
4Llanowar Elves
4Summon: Fenrir
3Vastlands Scavenger // Bind to Life
//
2Michelangelo, Improviser
2Overlord of the Balemurk
4Yuna, Hope of Spira
2Overlord of the Mistmoors
2Summon: Knights of Round
2Summon: Bahamut
Planeswalkers(3)
2Professor Dellian Fel
1Elspeth, Storm Slayer
Instants(9)
3Requiting Hex
4Smuggler's Surprise
2Bitter Triumph
Lands(23)
1Bleachbone Verge
2Cavern of Souls
2Forest
1Fountainport
2Godless Shrine
4Hushwood Verge
2Multiversal Passage
3Overgrown Tomb
2Plains
2Swamp
2Temple Garden
Sideboard(15)
Instants(3)
2Restoration Magic
1Get Lost
Sorceries(6)
3Duress
1Ancient Vendetta
2Ultima
Artifacts(5)
3Ghost Vacuum
2Pinnacle Starcage
Enchantments(1)
1The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin
Instants(3)
2Restoration Magic
1Get Lost
Artifacts(5)
3Ghost Vacuum
2Pinnacle Starcage
Sorceries(6)
3Duress
1Ancient Vendetta
2Ultima
Enchantments(1)
1The Rise of Sozin // Fire Lord Sozin
Competitive insights for Smuggler's Surprise
Overview
Smuggler's Surprise appears in 132 competitive decklists in our database. Standard accounts for 100% of lists. Coverage spans April 2024 to August 2026.
Competitive format breakdown
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Recent events
Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man - Liverpool — 1 deck (11/3/2025)
DreamHack Magic Showdown: Dallas June 2024 Top 8 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (6/3/2024)
ANZ Super Series Finals: Melbourne May 2024 Top 10 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (5/27/2024)
Legacy European Championship: Naples May 2024 Top 36 Standard Decklists — 1 deck (5/27/2024)
Frequently asked questions
How many competitive decks play Smuggler's Surprise?
Our database currently tracks 132 competitive decklists that include this card.
What formats use Smuggler's Surprise most?
Standard is the most common format (100% of tracked lists).
What cards pair with Smuggler's Surprise?
Top co-played cards include Vaultborn Tyrant (52%) and Llanowar Elves (45%).
When was Smuggler's Surprise last seen in the data?
The most recent ingested list was at Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man - Liverpool (Nov 3, 2025).
What time range does this data cover?
Tracked lists span April 2024 through August 2026.
Is Smuggler's Surprise played in Standard?
Yes — 132 competitive Standard lists include Smuggler's Surprise (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: Magic Spotlight: Spider-Man - Liverpool, Nov 3, 2025
