Black Cat, Cunning Thief
$0.72
$0.72Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Villain
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1188
Current Rank
1,606
Decks
Links & Decks
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Black Cat, Cunning Thief decks.
Jhoira, Weatherlight Corsair+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.32
Avacyn, Angel of Horror+3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$16.08
The Darkhold+1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
Lich's Relic0% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$1.22
Multiply by Zero-1% Synergy
in 1% of decks
$0.31
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Black Cat, Cunning Thief's abilities and overall game plan.
Supernatural Stamina+68% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.18
Conjurer's Closet+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$3.96
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+61% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.38
Undying Malice+61% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.35
Panharmonicon+61% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$6.45
Fake Your Own Death+60% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.25
Nasty End+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.22
Feign Death+57% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.77
Not Dead After All+55% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.22
Gonti, Night Minister+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.83
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Black Cat, Cunning Thief decks.
Supernatural Stamina+68% Synergy
in 76% of decks
$0.18
Conjurer's Closet+68% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$3.96
Gonti, Lord of Luxury+61% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.38
Undying Malice+61% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.35
Panharmonicon+61% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$6.45
Fake Your Own Death+60% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.25
Feign Death+57% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.77
Not Dead After All+55% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.22
Deadly Dispute+41% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$0.31
Dark Ritual-5% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$8.14
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Opposition Agent+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$19.50
Mana Vault0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$111.98
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$123.76
The One Ring-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$106.56
Necropotence-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$38.47
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$53.81
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$66.23
Bolas's Citadel-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.60
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Black Cat, Cunning Thief's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Gonti, Night Minister+53% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.83
Soldevi Adnate+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.24
Brainstealer Dragon+39% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$12.27
Thieving Varmint+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$3.71
Solemn Simulacrum+30% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.31
Arvinox, the Mind Flail+30% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.35
Rev, Tithe Extractor+23% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$24.85
Thieving Amalgam+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.01
Dauthi Voidwalker+21% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.96
Black Widow, Super Spy+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.56
Crabomination+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.27
Elder Brain+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.79
Perigee Beckoner+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.20
Agent Venom+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.37
Illuminor Szeras+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$6.18
Morbid Opportunist+15% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$0.33
Tinybones, the Pickpocket+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$7.21
Nirkana Revenant+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$7.34
PuPu UFO+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.92
Viscera Seer+12% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.53
Gwenom, Remorseless+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.64
Umbral Collar Zealot+11% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Burnished Hart+11% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.28
Sepulchral Primordial+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.41
Boggart Trawler+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.03
Twilight Diviner+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.09
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.39
Valgavoth's Faithful+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.26
Hoarding Broodlord+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.18
Ravenous Chupacabra+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.90
High-Society Hunter+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Yahenni, Undying Partisan+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Massacre Girl+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.49
Opposition Agent+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$19.50
Grim Servant+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Roaming Throne+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$52.56
Noxious Gearhulk+6% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.47
Crypt Ghast+5% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$17.29
Accursed Marauder+4% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.34
Disciple of Bolas+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.44
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+3% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.57
Midnight Reaper+3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel+1% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$5.15
Nine-Lives Familiar+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.68
Plaguecrafter+0% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.46
Warren Soultrader-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$20.88
Massacre Wurm-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.81
Pitiless Plunderer-8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$4.01
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.06
Ayara, First of Locthwain-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$6.52
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Black Cat, Cunning Thief safe.
Nasty End+57% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.22
Saw in Half+49% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$5.72
Undying Evil+46% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$0.39
Vincent's Limit Break+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.19
Outrageous Robbery+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.40
Abnormal Endurance+31% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.10
Corrupted Conviction+29% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.36
Village Rites+28% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.72
Pain 101+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.22
Reckoner's Bargain+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.02
Malakir Rebirth+21% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$14.46
Ashnod's Intervention+20% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.28
Eviscerator's Insight+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.25
Zuko's Conviction+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.21
Sacrifice+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$16.08
Black Sun's Twilight+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Wake the Dead+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.12
Rescue from the Underworld+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.24
The Spot's Portal+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Costly Plunder+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Live or Die+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.20
Archenemy's Charm+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.41
Grim Return+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.46
Flare of Malice+6% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.03
Fell the Profane+5% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.42
Fanatical Offering+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.29
Hagra Mauling+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.06
Altar's Reap+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Darkness+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$23.79
Culling the Weak+1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$8.87
Withering Torment+1% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.50
Bitter Triumph-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.33
Snuff Out-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$13.13
Deadly Rollick-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$27.91
Infernal Grasp-5% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
Soul Shatter-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.61
Consuming Corruption-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Cabal Ritual-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$15.11
Imp's Mischief-9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$9.51
Vampiric Tutor-9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$53.81
Go for the Throat-9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.65
Tragic Slip-9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
Defile-13% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.25
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Black Cat, Cunning Thief's game plan and control the board.
Come Back Wrong+40% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.42
Morbid Curiosity+23% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.23
Heartless Conscription+22% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$2.35
Praetor's Grasp+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$10.37
Villainous Wrath+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.76
Inside Information+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.31
Scrounge for Eternity+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.23
Necromantic Selection+14% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Blood for Bones+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.44
Zero Point Ballad+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.28
Reanimate+12% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$10.61
Cruelclaw's Heist+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.32
Victimize+11% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$1.27
Dread Return+10% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.46
Infernal Offering+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.37
Breach the Multiverse+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$10.82
Scheming Symmetry+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.33
Ghouls' Night Out+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.42
Desperate Plea+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Petty Larceny+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.35
Shredder's Technique+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Predators' Hour+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Beacon of Unrest+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Blood Money+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.72
Night's Whisper+3% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$6.37
Damnation+2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$22.03
Decorum Dissertation+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$5.09
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$27.24
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.36
Mutilate-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.22
Insatiable Avarice-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.67
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$5.05
Bubbling Muck-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$5.41
Rise of the Dark Realms-2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.43
Diabolic Intent-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.90
Sign in Blood-3% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.25
Exsanguinate-4% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.42
Read the Bones-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.31
Torment of Hailfire-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$34.09
Feed the Swarm-5% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.21
Demonic Tutor-10% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$66.23
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Blade of Selves+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$3.54
Wayfarer's Bauble+22% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.29
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key+21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.27
Sword of Hearth and Home+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$16.46
Strionic Resonator+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.93
The Darkness Crystal+17% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$4.87
Helm of the Host+15% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.29
Expedition Map+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.60
Nim Deathmantle+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.44
Dream-Thief's Bandana+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.90
Ashnod's Altar+7% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$16.12
Mimic Vat+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.73
Vat of Rebirth+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
World Map+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Phyrexian Altar-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$53.93
The One Ring-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$106.56
Jet Medallion-4% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$14.53
Skullclamp-13% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.10
Bolas's Citadel-14% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$15.60
Bontu's Monument-15% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$4.50
Swiftfoot Boots-22% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.76
Lightning Greaves-27% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.35
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Black Cat, Cunning Thief's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Kaya's Ghostform+43% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$1.64
Cunning Rhetoric+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$3.56
Fungal Fortitude+28% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.27
Animate Dead+19% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$7.44
Minion's Return+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.34
Court of Locthwain+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.85
Changing Loyalty+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.68
Heartless Summoning+12% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.71
Vampiric Rites+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.17
Quest for the Necropolis+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.27
Dead Man's Chest+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.71
Necromancy+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$18.42
Parker Luck+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Dance of the Dead+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$16.65
Virtue of Persistence+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$7.26
Meathook Massacre II+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.59
Phyrexian Reclamation+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.94
Black Market Connections+1% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$12.34
Black Market0% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$5.88
No Mercy-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$24.80
Necropotence-8% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$38.47
The Meathook Massacre-9% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$26.53
Phyrexian Arena-10% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$3.77
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Black Cat, Cunning Thief to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana, Death's Majesty+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.39
Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$6.15
Liliana of the Dark Realms0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$9.79
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
High Market+21% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.56
Sanctum of Eternity+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$7.38
Terrain Generator+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.26
Thespian's Stage+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.45
Deserted Temple+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.79
Command Beacon+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$9.42
Midgar, City of Mako+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$1.69
Vesuva+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.08
Phyrexian Tower+5% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$31.14
War Room+5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$4.24
Volrath's Stronghold+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$136.85
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.27
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.24
Cabal Coffers+0% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$27.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$52.38
Spymaster's Vault-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.60
Urza's Saga-1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$38.68
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.73
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.44
Cabal Stronghold-2% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$14.46
Barren Moor-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.34
Castle Locthwain-2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$4.25
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-2% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$39.41
Ancient Tomb-2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$123.76
Witch's Cottage-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.79
Mortuary Mire-4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Rogue's Passage-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.77
Reliquary Tower-11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$4.95
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Mind Stone+23% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$0.30
Fellwar Stone+23% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.86
Charcoal Diamond+21% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.38
Worn Powerstone+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.39
Arcane Signet+15% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$0.92
Thran Dynamo+15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.51
Everflowing Chalice+15% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.37
The Soul Stone+14% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$86.06
Bandit's Haul+12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Prismatic Lens+10% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.41
Interdimensional Web Watch+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Gilded Lotus+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.71
Star Compass+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.43
Coalition Relic+7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.52
Fractured Powerstone+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.38
Hedron Archive+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.37
The Irencrag+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.45
Thought Vessel+6% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$2.40
Empowered Autogenerator+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Planar Atlas+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Solar Transformer+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.27
Bender's Waterskin+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.84
Caged Sun+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.88
Relic of Legends+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.17
Extraplanar Lens+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.00
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.32
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.59
Gauntlet of Power+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.44
Throne of Eldraine+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$29.41
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$18.04
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
in 87% of decks
$1.91
Mana Vault0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$111.98
Lands
The mana base foundation for Black Cat, Cunning Thief decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Malakir Rebirth+21% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$14.46
Myriad Landscape+17% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.31
Urza's Cave+10% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.71
Boggart Trawler+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.03
Lazotep Quarry+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.56
Fell the Profane+5% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$5.42
Hagra Mauling+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.06
Snow-Covered Swamp+4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.65
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Agadeem's Awakening+1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$27.24
Command Tower+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.42
Swamp-4% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.11
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Deck Stats
Based on 1,606 Black Cat, Cunning Thief decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 14 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 11 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 18
- Instant 16
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 15
- Enchantment 5
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 18 |
| Instant | 16 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 15 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 29 basic, 7 nonbasic
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Azog, Moria's Ruin
Azula, On the Hunt
Azula, Ruthless Firebender
Badgey, Malicious Glitch
Baron Helmut Zemo
Baron Strucker, HYDRA Overlord
Bebop, Warthog Warrior
Black Widow, Daring Operative
Black Widow, Deadly Hunter
Black Widow, Super Spy
Bob, Reluctant HYDRA Agent
Boomerang, Blade Flinger
Borg Queen, Perfection Manifest
Boss Uramon, Shadow's Reach
Citizen V, Helmut Zemo
Count Nefaria
Crossbones, Malicious Mercenary
Crovax the Cursed
Danitha, Spear of Agony
Fixer, Techno Terror
Gallia, Tragic Host
Gallowbraid
General Chang, Cold Warrior
Gideon the Oathless
Gollum, Riddle Master
Gollum, Silent Slinker
Gollum the Abandoned
Grandmother Sengir
Grendel, Spawn of Knull
Grim Reaper, Lethal Legionnaire
Griselbrand
Hammerhead, Maggia Boss