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Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.45

Legendary Enchantment Creature — Background

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 50%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#5098 Current Rank
#4872 Past 2 Years
12 Decks

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Mana Pool $0.15
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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 in 50% of decks $0.24

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 in 71% of decks $0.35
Settle Beyond Reality Settle Beyond Reality
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.09
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+56% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.11
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.22
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+54% Synergy in 57% of decks $1.14
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $5.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+46% Synergy in 67% of decks $2.35
Negate Negate
+45% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.15
Counterspell Counterspell
+41% Synergy in 83% of decks $4.36
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.34

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 in 42% of decks $0.30
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+37% Synergy in 42% of decks $2.25
Snap Snap
+34% Synergy in 42% of decks $3.34
Seal of the Guildpact Seal of the Guildpact
+33% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.43
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.66
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.34
Blur Blur
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.40
Displace Displace
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+32% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.78
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.35

Game Changers

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

Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.78
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $32.06

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 in 43% of decks $0.18
Icewind Stalwart Icewind Stalwart
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.14
Pegasus Guardian Pegasus Guardian
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.25
Salvager of Secrets Salvager of Secrets
+25% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.38
Mnemonic Wall Mnemonic Wall
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.25
Thryx, the Sudden Storm Thryx, the Sudden Storm
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.28
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.98
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.35

Instants

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

Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+43% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.18
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.23
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.22
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.32
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+42% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.16
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $3.07
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.22
High Tide High Tide
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.07
Dispel Dispel
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+19% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.84
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.96
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.55
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.24

Sorceries

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

Ponder Ponder
+13% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.85
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy in 25% of decks $5.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+24% Synergy in 25% of decks $6.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.30

Enchantments

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

Wild Growth Wild Growth
+64% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.80
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+16% Synergy in 33% of decks $13.57

Utility Lands

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

Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+49% Synergy in 67% of decks $1.96
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+47% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.31
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+39% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+28% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+25% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $4.54
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy in 33% of decks $11.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-26% Synergy in 58% of decks $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 in 75% of decks $0.35
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+43% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.36
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+40% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.23
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+38% Synergy in 43% of decks $6.50
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+28% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+26% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.52
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+23% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.31
Command Tower Command Tower
+17% Synergy in 92% of decks $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.23

Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage Deck Stats

Based on 12 Faceless One // Candlekeep Sage decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
98 cards
  • Creature 20
  • Instant 16
  • Sorcery 5
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 10
  • Planeswalker 1
  • Land 35

Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic

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The Fantastic Four The Fantastic Four
Azula, Cunning Usurper Azula, Cunning Usurper
Commander Spock Commander Spock
V'Ger, the Intruder V'Ger, the Intruder
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Dungeon Delver Imoen, Mystic Trickster // Dungeon Delver
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Eligeth, Crossroads Augur // Ghost of Ramirez DePietro
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
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Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
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Halana, Kessig Ranger Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Halana, Kessig Ranger // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Faceless One Shameless Charlatan Faceless One // Shameless Charlatan
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
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Tam, Observant Sequencer Tam, Observant Sequencer
The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster The Mighty Thor, Jane Foster
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Faceless One Clan Crafter Faceless One // Clan Crafter
Faceless One Dungeon Delver Faceless One // Dungeon Delver
Faceless One Feywild Visitor Faceless One // Feywild Visitor
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Other Available Backgrounds

Faceless One can also choose from these 58 other backgrounds:

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