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Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Elder Wizard

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 31% Control 15% Burn 5% Mill 5% Self-Mill 5% Reanimator 4% Dredge 3% Group Slug 3% Lifedrain 3% Discard 3%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1042 Current Rank
#1047 Last Week
#1573 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian decks.

Risky Research Risky Research
+15% Synergy $0.06
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+6% Synergy $0.77
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+3% Synergy $1.48
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $62.47
Morlun, Devourer of Spiders Morlun, Devourer of Spiders
+1% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian's abilities and overall game plan.

Circle of Power Circle of Power
+56% Synergy $0.24
Diresight Diresight
+56% Synergy $0.09
Transpose Transpose
+54% Synergy $0.41
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+53% Synergy $1.12
Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+52% Synergy $1.41
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+51% Synergy $0.42
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
+47% Synergy $0.68
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+46% Synergy $0.12
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+44% Synergy $3.12
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+39% Synergy $4.02

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian decks.

Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+35% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+34% Synergy $0.43
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+33% Synergy $3.76
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $2.52
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+22% Synergy $5.94
Defile Defile
+19% Synergy $0.59
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+16% Synergy $3.43
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+14% Synergy $7.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.22
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+11% Synergy $13.60

Game Changers

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

Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
0% Synergy $19.75
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $78.29
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-2% Synergy $125.49
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.71
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04
Necropotence Necropotence
-8% Synergy $17.41
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-8% Synergy $30.57
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-17% Synergy $14.25

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+27% Synergy $0.28
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+18% Synergy $0.16
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+17% Synergy $2.47
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+16% Synergy $4.86
Millikin Millikin
+16% Synergy $0.11
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+15% Synergy $1.28
The Warring Triad The Warring Triad
+15% Synergy $0.51
Whispering Snitch Whispering Snitch
+15% Synergy $0.07
Toshiro Umezawa Toshiro Umezawa
+14% Synergy $4.59
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+13% Synergy $2.31
Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
+13% Synergy $0.14
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+12% Synergy $0.65
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+11% Synergy $0.17
Stinkweed Imp Stinkweed Imp
+11% Synergy $1.90
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+8% Synergy $1.67
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $0.73
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+7% Synergy $0.39
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $29.01
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+7% Synergy $0.48
Eye of Duskmantle Eye of Duskmantle
+7% Synergy $0.10
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
+6% Synergy $6.81
Golgari Thug Golgari Thug
+6% Synergy $0.26
Magus of the Will Magus of the Will
+6% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+4% Synergy $68.66
Gisa, the Hellraiser Gisa, the Hellraiser
+4% Synergy $4.29
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $30.31
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+2% Synergy $4.38
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+1% Synergy $1.01
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+1% Synergy $12.25
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+1% Synergy $0.11
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
0% Synergy $0.43
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
0% Synergy $5.53
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
0% Synergy $25.36
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-1% Synergy $2.06
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.03
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sangromancer Sangromancer
-3% Synergy $0.72
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
-3% Synergy $15.65
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-3% Synergy $0.09
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-4% Synergy $5.78
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $1.40
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
-5% Synergy $6.58
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.40
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-14% Synergy $2.05
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-25% Synergy $1.02

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian safe.

Darkness Darkness
+37% Synergy $22.62
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+34% Synergy $0.17
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+32% Synergy $13.78
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+30% Synergy $0.12
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $16.95
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+28% Synergy $3.98
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+26% Synergy $1.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $8.78
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+23% Synergy $0.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+23% Synergy $0.49
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
+23% Synergy $4.86
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+22% Synergy $4.36
Feign Death Feign Death
+21% Synergy $0.86
Espers to Magicite Espers to Magicite
+21% Synergy $0.18
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+20% Synergy $3.24
Cruel Truths Cruel Truths
+20% Synergy $0.05
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+18% Synergy $4.90
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+18% Synergy $0.17
Cremate Cremate
+17% Synergy $0.10
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+16% Synergy $19.11
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+16% Synergy $0.12
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+16% Synergy $0.08
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
+16% Synergy $0.25
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+16% Synergy $0.09
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+14% Synergy $2.17
Overkill Overkill
+14% Synergy $0.17
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+13% Synergy $8.14
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.74
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+12% Synergy $0.94
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+12% Synergy $6.17
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+11% Synergy $0.05
Darkblast Darkblast
+11% Synergy $0.40
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+10% Synergy $2.46
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+10% Synergy $1.44
Cling to Dust Cling to Dust
+10% Synergy $0.26
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+9% Synergy $0.42
Dismember Dismember
+8% Synergy $5.85
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+8% Synergy $0.19
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+8% Synergy $0.52
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+8% Synergy $0.12
Corpse Churn Corpse Churn
+8% Synergy $0.23
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
+7% Synergy $2.34
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+7% Synergy $0.78
Grim Return Grim Return
+7% Synergy $0.46
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+6% Synergy $1.17
Cut Down Cut Down
+6% Synergy $0.36
Entomb Entomb
-3% Synergy $18.03
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-6% Synergy $13.91
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
-13% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian's game plan and control the board.

Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+37% Synergy $4.61
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+35% Synergy $5.92
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+32% Synergy $0.09
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+31% Synergy $0.49
Atrocious Experiment Atrocious Experiment
+28% Synergy $0.06
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+25% Synergy $0.21
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+25% Synergy $4.97
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+24% Synergy $24.46
Funeral Rites Funeral Rites
+24% Synergy $0.07
Killing Wave Killing Wave
+21% Synergy $0.20
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+20% Synergy $6.53
Damnation Damnation
+19% Synergy $18.91
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
+16% Synergy $0.58
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+16% Synergy $3.00
Stargaze Stargaze
+16% Synergy $0.11
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+13% Synergy $2.26
Commune with Evil Commune with Evil
+13% Synergy $0.08
Mutilate Mutilate
+12% Synergy $1.70
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+12% Synergy $2.19
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+12% Synergy $5.84
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+12% Synergy $13.75
Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+12% Synergy $0.13
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.15
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+11% Synergy $3.45
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+11% Synergy $0.25
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+11% Synergy $0.46
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+10% Synergy $0.59
Final Act Final Act
+10% Synergy $1.32
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+10% Synergy $0.11
Dread Summons Dread Summons
+9% Synergy $0.29
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+7% Synergy $0.21
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+7% Synergy $0.47
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+7% Synergy $0.07
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+7% Synergy $1.10
Quag Feast Quag Feast
+7% Synergy $0.12
Welcome the Dead Welcome the Dead
+7% Synergy $0.19
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+6% Synergy $0.30
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+6% Synergy $0.13
Fell Fell
+5% Synergy $0.49
Deadly Tempest Deadly Tempest
+5% Synergy $0.72
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+4% Synergy $4.52
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
+3% Synergy $0.40
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+2% Synergy $1.01
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $1.13
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+1% Synergy $2.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $24.15
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-2% Synergy $21.95
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-6% Synergy $1.77
Victimize Victimize
-15% Synergy $0.49

Utility Artifacts

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

Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+39% Synergy $7.65
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+32% Synergy $0.14
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+15% Synergy $15.12
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+12% Synergy $7.63
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+10% Synergy $22.23
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+8% Synergy $6.46
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $1.06
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $16.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Demon's Horn Demon's Horn
+4% Synergy $1.06
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.10
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.14
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-4% Synergy $19.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+28% Synergy $5.38
No Mercy No Mercy
+10% Synergy $19.12
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+10% Synergy $0.20
Lethal Vapors Lethal Vapors
+6% Synergy $4.33
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+5% Synergy $7.75
Tainted Aether Tainted Aether
+5% Synergy $7.42
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $3.41
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $17.82
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+3% Synergy $11.14
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $1.72
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.32
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
0% Synergy $20.04
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-1% Synergy $11.69
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
-1% Synergy $6.76
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-2% Synergy $0.91
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $21.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-10% Synergy $7.45

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $5.27

Utility Lands

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

War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $3.03
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+13% Synergy $1.16
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+10% Synergy $0.18
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $22.81
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $9.33
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+7% Synergy $11.96
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+6% Synergy $12.14
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $48.20
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+3% Synergy $3.60
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $7.03
Vesuva Vesuva
+3% Synergy $3.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-1% Synergy $0.13
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-2% Synergy $2.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $1.99
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-4% Synergy $0.68
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $1.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $39.21
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-16% Synergy $18.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Séance Board Séance Board
+21% Synergy $0.56
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $23.37
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.04
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $16.72
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.46
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+24% Synergy $8.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+22% Synergy $4.36
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+12% Synergy $0.94
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+7% Synergy $2.02
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+6% Synergy $0.52
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+6% Synergy $0.13
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.16
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
0% Synergy $24.15
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.03
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.06

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Anhelo, the Painter Anhelo, the Painter
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
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Zevlor, Elturel Exile Zevlor, Elturel Exile
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Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
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Kaervek, the Punisher Kaervek, the Punisher
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Black Waltz No. 3 Black Waltz No. 3
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Krark, the Thumbless Sengir, the Dark Baron Krark, the Thumbless // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
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Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
Dralnu, Lich Lord Dralnu, Lich Lord
Tetzimoc, Primal Death Tetzimoc, Primal Death
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
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Tor Wauki the Younger Tor Wauki the Younger
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Saruman, the White Hand Saruman, the White Hand
Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty Go-Shintai of Hidden Cruelty
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
Visara the Dreadful Visara the Dreadful
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Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
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