Competitive decks with Smuggler's Surprise | MTG Deck With
Smuggler's Surprise
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Traditional (Bo3)
Arena rankedStandard
MTGA ranked player
252624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Traditional (Bo3)
MTGA ranked player
252624
75 cards (60 main / 15 side)
Main deck(60)
Creatures(13)
4Kona, Rescue Beastie
2Vaultborn Tyrant
3Ancient Adamantoise
1Krang, Utrom Warlord
1Summon: Bahamut
2Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Planeswalkers(1)
1Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Instants(12)
3Requiting Hex
3Smuggler's Surprise
2Assassin's Trophy
4Bitter Triumph
Sorceries(7)
4Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
3Zombify
Artifacts(3)
3Broodheart Engine
Lands(24)
4Cavern of Souls
4Evendo, Waking Haven
2Forest
4Overgrown Tomb
4Susur Secundi, Void Altar
2Swamp
4Wastewood Verge
Creatures(13)
4Kona, Rescue Beastie
2Vaultborn Tyrant
3Ancient Adamantoise
1Krang, Utrom Warlord
1Summon: Bahamut
2Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Sorceries(7)
4Esper Origins // Summon: Esper Maduin
3Zombify
Planeswalkers(1)
1Liliana, Dreadhorde General
Instants(12)
3Requiting Hex
3Smuggler's Surprise
2Assassin's Trophy
4Bitter Triumph
Artifacts(3)
3Broodheart Engine
Lands(24)
4Cavern of Souls
4Evendo, Waking Haven
2Forest
4Overgrown Tomb
4Susur Secundi, Void Altar
2Swamp
4Wastewood Verge
Sideboard(15)
Instants(4)
1Smuggler's Surprise
3Heritage Reclamation
Sorceries(6)
2Day of Black Sun
2Strategic Betrayal
2Deadly Cover-Up
Artifacts(5)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
3Torpor Orb
Instants(4)
1Smuggler's Surprise
3Heritage Reclamation
Artifacts(5)
2Soul-Guide Lantern
3Torpor Orb
Sorceries(6)
2Day of Black Sun
2Strategic Betrayal
2Deadly Cover-Up
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
