Competitive decks with Smuggler's Surprise | MTG Deck With
Smuggler's Surprise
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Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
293425
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
293425
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(16)
4Kona, Rescue Beastie
3Overlord of the Hauntwoods
2Herald of Eternal Dawn
1Sin, Spira's Punishment
1Ancient Adamantoise
1Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
1Summon: Knights of Round
3Summon: Bahamut
Instants(4)
4Smuggler's Surprise
Sorceries(6)
3Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
3Perennation
Artifacts(6)
3Lumbering Worldwagon
3The Seriema
Enchantments(3)
3Seam Rip
Lands(25)
2Adagia, Windswept Bastion
4Cavern of Souls
1Evendo, Waking Haven
5Forest
2Hushwood Verge
2Lush Portico
1Mistrise Village
2Plains
3Susur Secundi, Void Altar
2Temple of Plenty
1Uthros, Titanic Godcore
Creatures(16)
4Kona, Rescue Beastie
3Overlord of the Hauntwoods
2Herald of Eternal Dawn
1Sin, Spira's Punishment
1Ancient Adamantoise
1Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
1Summon: Knights of Round
3Summon: Bahamut
Lands(25)
2Adagia, Windswept Bastion
4Cavern of Souls
1Evendo, Waking Haven
5Forest
2Hushwood Verge
2Lush Portico
1Mistrise Village
2Plains
3Susur Secundi, Void Altar
2Temple of Plenty
1Uthros, Titanic Godcore
Instants(4)
4Smuggler's Surprise
Sorceries(6)
3Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
3Perennation
Artifacts(6)
3Lumbering Worldwagon
3The Seriema
Enchantments(3)
3Seam Rip
Sideboard(15)
Creatures(5)
2Voice of Victory
1Kutzil's Flanker
1Beza, the Bounding Spring
1Absolute Virtue
Instants(4)
2Get Lost
2Heritage Reclamation
Sorceries(2)
2Day of Judgment
Artifacts(2)
2Pinnacle Starcage
Enchantments(2)
2Rest in Peace
Creatures(5)
2Voice of Victory
1Kutzil's Flanker
1Beza, the Bounding Spring
1Absolute Virtue
Artifacts(2)
2Pinnacle Starcage
Instants(4)
2Get Lost
2Heritage Reclamation
Sorceries(2)
2Day of Judgment
Enchantments(2)
2Rest in Peace
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
