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Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.68

Legendary Enchantment Creature — Background

Faceless One Candlekeep Sage
Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 50% Cantrips 17% Clones 17% Shapeshifters 17%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4095 Current Rank
#4223 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+49% Synergy $0.25

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+70% Synergy $0.30
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+56% Synergy $0.04
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+56% Synergy $0.25
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy $0.10
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+54% Synergy $1.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+51% Synergy $4.75
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+46% Synergy $1.55
Negate Negate
+45% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+41% Synergy $1.15
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+40% Synergy $0.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+38% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+37% Synergy $1.06
Snap Snap
+34% Synergy $2.71
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+33% Synergy $0.41
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+32% Synergy $1.40
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+32% Synergy $0.20
Blur Blur
+32% Synergy $0.20
Displace Displace
+32% Synergy $0.41
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+32% Synergy $1.36
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy $0.27

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+24% Synergy $49.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+20% Synergy $34.54

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Soul of Migration Soul of Migration
+43% Synergy $0.03
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+43% Synergy $0.05
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+43% Synergy $0.04
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+25% Synergy $0.18
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+24% Synergy $0.16
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+24% Synergy $0.16
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy $1.39
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $0.86
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+20% Synergy $0.21

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+43% Synergy $0.15
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+42% Synergy $0.14
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+42% Synergy $0.13
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+42% Synergy $0.26
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+42% Synergy $0.10
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy $1.77
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+24% Synergy $0.18
High Tide High Tide
+21% Synergy $0.89
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy $0.96
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+16% Synergy $0.68
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $1.53
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy $1.29
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.75

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+24% Synergy $1.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.18

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+64% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+16% Synergy $8.99

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+39% Synergy $6.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy $1.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+47% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+39% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $3.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $0.85
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+56% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+43% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+40% Synergy $0.17
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+38% Synergy $5.45
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+28% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+26% Synergy $5.30
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+23% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage.

Imoen, Mystic Trickster Far Traveler Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Far Traveler
Azula, Cunning Usurper Azula, Cunning Usurper
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Dungeon Delver Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Dungeon Delver
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Faceless One Shameless Charlatan Faceless One // Shameless Charlatan
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Noble Heritage Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Noble Heritage
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus
Sally Sparrow Sally Sparrow
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Esior, Wardwing Familiar Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Esior, Wardwing Familiar
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Siani, Eye of the Storm Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur The Prismatic Piper Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // The Prismatic Piper
Faceless One Clan Crafter Faceless One // Clan Crafter
Faceless One Dungeon Delver Faceless One // Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Feywild Visitor Faceless One // Feywild Visitor
Faceless One Sword Coast Sailor Faceless One // Sword Coast Sailor
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Glacian, Powerstone Engineer
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer Siani, Eye of the Storm Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Glacian, Powerstone Engineer The Prismatic Piper Glacian, Powerstone Engineer // The Prismatic Piper
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Candlekeep Sage Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Candlekeep Sage
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Clan Crafter Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Clan Crafter
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Faceless One Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Faceless One
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Feywild Visitor Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Feywild Visitor
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Guild Artisan Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Guild Artisan
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Shameless Charlatan Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Shameless Charlatan
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Sword Coast Sailor Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Sword Coast Sailor
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Candlekeep Sage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Candlekeep Sage
Rasputin, the Oneiromancer Rasputin, the Oneiromancer

Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 55 other backgrounds:

Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Erinis, Gloom Stalker
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Volo, Itinerant Scholar
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Halsin, Emerald Archdruid
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Skanos Dragonheart Skanos Dragonheart
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Durnan of the Yawning Portal
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
Gut, True Soul Zealot Gut, True Soul Zealot
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sarevok, Deathbringer
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker
Viconia, Drow Apostate Viconia, Drow Apostate
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Wilson, Refined Grizzly
Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Wyll, Blade of Frontiers
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer