James, Wandering Dad
$0.22
$0.22Legendary Creature — Human Scientist
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#2596
Current Rank
#2475
Last Week
#2586
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in James, Wandering Dad decks.
Mirrorform+8% Synergy
$4.25
Big Apple, 3 a.m.+8% Synergy
$0.36
Donatello, Way with Machines+7% Synergy
$0.25
Northampton Farm+4% Synergy
$0.36
Chrome Dome+3% Synergy
$0.55
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with James, Wandering Dad's abilities and overall game plan.
Forensic Gadgeteer+70% Synergy
$2.93
Academy Manufactor+68% Synergy
$6.18
Tangletrove Kelp+65% Synergy
$0.33
Rise and Shine+61% Synergy
$0.32
Tamiyo's Journal+56% Synergy
$1.95
Archway of Innovation+56% Synergy
$1.08
Shimmer Dragon+55% Synergy
$0.38
Cyberdrive Awakener+55% Synergy
$2.03
Mechanized Production+53% Synergy
$3.18
Inspiring Statuary+52% Synergy
$0.36
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful James, Wandering Dad decks.
Kappa Cannoneer+50% Synergy
$0.46
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter+50% Synergy
$0.36
Erdwal Illuminator+44% Synergy
$0.25
Urza, Lord High Artificer+42% Synergy
$13.77
Thought Monitor+40% Synergy
$0.37
Junk Winder+40% Synergy
$0.21
Whir of Invention+34% Synergy
$5.49
Reality Shift+15% Synergy
$0.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse+5% Synergy
$2.64
Counterspell-4% Synergy
$2.09
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Grim Monolith+4% Synergy
$421.27
Mana Vault+3% Synergy
$97.50
The One Ring+1% Synergy
$106.71
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
$111.70
Thassa's Oracle-3% Synergy
$22.42
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$41.18
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$15.93
Force of Will-4% Synergy
$68.48
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$58.23
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$53.72
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement James, Wandering Dad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ethereal Investigator+40% Synergy
$0.35
Broodstar+30% Synergy
$0.83
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+28% Synergy
$0.28
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+28% Synergy
$0.30
Senator Peacock+28% Synergy
$0.36
Omen Hawker+27% Synergy
$0.15
Martha Jones+22% Synergy
$0.29
Etherium Sculptor+21% Synergy
$0.81
Nyssa of Traken+21% Synergy
$0.26
Synth Infiltrator+16% Synergy
$0.27
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+15% Synergy
$0.49
Master of Etherium+15% Synergy
$0.61
Floodhound+15% Synergy
$0.09
Kuldotha Forgemaster+14% Synergy
$8.61
Foundry Inspector+13% Synergy
$0.34
Transplant Theorist+13% Synergy
$0.24
Palladium Myr+12% Synergy
$1.35
Daring Sleuth+12% Synergy
$0.08
Trophy Mage+11% Synergy
$0.62
Grand Architect+11% Synergy
$1.20
Darksteel Juggernaut+11% Synergy
$1.35
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+10% Synergy
$2.30
Transit Mage+10% Synergy
$0.31
Detective of the Month+9% Synergy
$0.36
Katara, Bending Prodigy+9% Synergy
$0.18
Osgood, Operation Double+9% Synergy
$0.23
Hydroelectric Specimen+8% Synergy
$0.94
Triskaidekaphile+8% Synergy
$0.60
Loyal Inventor+8% Synergy
$0.28
Burnished Hart+7% Synergy
$0.25
Stridehangar Automaton+7% Synergy
$2.64
Renowned Weaponsmith+7% Synergy
$0.04
Curie, Emergent Intelligence+7% Synergy
$0.38
Filigree Attendant+7% Synergy
$0.13
Solemn Simulacrum+6% Synergy
$0.27
Drift of Phantasms+6% Synergy
$0.14
Walking Ballista+5% Synergy
$10.79
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+5% Synergy
$0.27
Drafna, Founder of Lat-Nam+5% Synergy
$0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph+4% Synergy
$2.31
Sai, Master Thopterist+4% Synergy
$0.96
Trinket Mage+3% Synergy
$0.41
Tribute Mage+2% Synergy
$0.97
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+2% Synergy
$4.16
Silver Myr+1% Synergy
$0.51
Hullbreaker Horror0% Synergy
$5.60
The Reality Chip-2% Synergy
$3.69
Faerie Mastermind-7% Synergy
$27.23
Psychosis Crawler-8% Synergy
$1.20
Laboratory Maniac-9% Synergy
$1.09
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping James, Wandering Dad safe.
Confirm Suspicions+32% Synergy
$0.31
Deduce+30% Synergy
$0.09
Evacuation+22% Synergy
$0.29
Secrets of the Key+22% Synergy
$0.09
Scour for Scrap+18% Synergy
$0.34
Masterful Replication+18% Synergy
$0.59
Stoic Rebuttal+8% Synergy
$0.26
Assert Authority+8% Synergy
$0.26
Sink into Stupor+6% Synergy
$7.42
Aetherize+5% Synergy
$0.48
Resculpt+5% Synergy
$0.40
Run Away Together+5% Synergy
$0.11
Spell Swindle+5% Synergy
$1.76
Urza's Command+5% Synergy
$0.30
Cerebral Download+5% Synergy
$0.12
Three Steps Ahead+4% Synergy
$6.28
Thirst for Knowledge+4% Synergy
$0.28
Disruption Protocol+4% Synergy
$0.10
Reality Heist+4% Synergy
$0.23
Muddle the Mixture+3% Synergy
$1.93
Chain of Vapor+3% Synergy
$12.06
Dramatic Reversal+2% Synergy
$4.94
Mana Drain+1% Synergy
$50.50
Snap+1% Synergy
$3.18
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
$2.80
Unsummon+1% Synergy
$0.14
Desynchronization+1% Synergy
$4.66
Mindbreak Trap0% Synergy
$14.63
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$2.06
Flusterstorm-1% Synergy
$8.80
Pact of Negation-2% Synergy
$17.58
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
$0.83
Mental Misstep-2% Synergy
$11.00
Fact or Fiction-3% Synergy
$0.25
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$8.40
Narset's Reversal-4% Synergy
$2.59
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$1.58
Cryptic Command-4% Synergy
$5.65
Dispel-4% Synergy
$0.39
Force of Negation-5% Synergy
$44.88
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.06
Pongify-7% Synergy
$1.95
Flow of Knowledge-9% Synergy
$0.24
Rapid Hybridization-10% Synergy
$0.78
Archmage's Charm-12% Synergy
$1.21
Frantic Search-14% Synergy
$0.45
Opt-15% Synergy
$0.22
High Tide-18% Synergy
$0.93
Brainstorm-22% Synergy
$1.35
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance James, Wandering Dad's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+28% Synergy
$3.59
Universal Surveillance+25% Synergy
$0.22
Fabricate+19% Synergy
$8.98
Hard Evidence+19% Synergy
$0.20
Reshape+17% Synergy
$3.73
Reverse Engineer+13% Synergy
$0.13
Follow the Bodies+12% Synergy
$0.25
Spirit Water Revival+10% Synergy
$0.62
Echo Storm+10% Synergy
$0.25
Press for Answers+6% Synergy
$0.05
Boomerang Basics+5% Synergy
$0.88
Argivian Restoration+5% Synergy
$0.09
Memories Returning+5% Synergy
$0.30
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.34
Flood of Tears+2% Synergy
$3.49
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$31.15
Lórien Revealed-2% Synergy
$2.37
Spectral Deluge-4% Synergy
$4.06
Merchant Scroll-4% Synergy
$5.58
Curse of the Swine-5% Synergy
$0.23
Solve the Equation-6% Synergy
$2.72
Preordain-12% Synergy
$0.60
Ponder-15% Synergy
$1.40
Windfall-17% Synergy
$5.34
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Clock of Omens+31% Synergy
$3.01
Krark-Clan Ironworks+25% Synergy
$21.95
The Enigma Jewel+24% Synergy
$1.11
Magnifying Glass+19% Synergy
$0.08
Nettlecyst+18% Synergy
$3.65
Crystal Shard+17% Synergy
$1.73
Moonsilver Key+15% Synergy
$0.86
Esoteric Duplicator+14% Synergy
$1.07
Wayfarer's Bauble+12% Synergy
$0.30
Sculpting Steel+12% Synergy
$2.74
Radiant Lotus+12% Synergy
$2.37
Transmutation Font+11% Synergy
$2.41
Manifold Key+10% Synergy
$1.08
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+10% Synergy
$15.13
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+9% Synergy
$1.89
Uthros Research Craft+8% Synergy
$1.33
Rings of Brighthearth+8% Synergy
$4.76
Lithoform Engine+8% Synergy
$6.48
Portal of Sanctuary+8% Synergy
$0.12
Lucky Clover+8% Synergy
$0.26
Erratic Portal+8% Synergy
$2.90
Idol of Oblivion+6% Synergy
$0.81
Repurposing Bay+6% Synergy
$0.78
Brotherhood Vertibird+6% Synergy
$0.36
Voltaic Key+5% Synergy
$2.77
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.62
Worldwalker Helm+5% Synergy
$3.57
Unwinding Clock+4% Synergy
$19.42
Trading Post+4% Synergy
$0.40
Darksteel Forge+2% Synergy
$48.02
Thousand-Year Elixir+2% Synergy
$15.01
Thopter Fabricator+2% Synergy
$0.39
Isochron Scepter+1% Synergy
$15.15
Mystic Forge+1% Synergy
$2.59
Waterbending Scroll+1% Synergy
$0.27
Cloud Key+1% Synergy
$1.28
Soul-Guide Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.26
Simulacrum Synthesizer0% Synergy
$28.81
Sensei's Divining Top-2% Synergy
$39.43
Aether Spellbomb-2% Synergy
$0.26
The Water Crystal-3% Synergy
$3.30
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.61
Sapphire Medallion-16% Synergy
$5.93
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$2.00
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support James, Wandering Dad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Trail of Evidence+32% Synergy
$0.25
In Too Deep+27% Synergy
$0.36
Moonlit Meditation+26% Synergy
$0.55
The Antiquities War+16% Synergy
$0.28
Curious Inquiry+13% Synergy
$0.14
Hold for Questioning+13% Synergy
$0.12
Fleeting Memories+11% Synergy
$0.08
Struggle for Project Purity+10% Synergy
$2.89
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+8% Synergy
$0.15
Witness Protection+7% Synergy
$0.28
Nerd Rage+5% Synergy
$0.60
Clan Crafter+5% Synergy
$0.60
Case of the Filched Falcon+5% Synergy
$0.07
Amphibian Downpour+3% Synergy
$1.72
Mirrodin Besieged+3% Synergy
$3.70
Artificer Class+3% Synergy
$14.49
The Legend of Kuruk+3% Synergy
$3.21
Power Artifact+3% Synergy
$159.61
Thopter Spy Network+2% Synergy
$1.65
Teferi's Ageless Insight+1% Synergy
$3.41
Mirrormade+1% Synergy
$1.05
Imprisoned in the Moon0% Synergy
$0.33
Back to Basics-1% Synergy
$5.97
Wizard Class-6% Synergy
$1.70
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$10.69
Propaganda-13% Synergy
$3.22
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside James, Wandering Dad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+35% Synergy
$0.36
Tezzeret the Seeker+12% Synergy
$21.75
Karn, Living Legacy+7% Synergy
$1.50
Karn, Scion of Urza+5% Synergy
$3.94
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+4% Synergy
$17.59
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-9% Synergy
$8.00
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+27% Synergy
$0.64
Buried Ruin+26% Synergy
$0.35
Inventors' Fair+21% Synergy
$13.00
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+21% Synergy
$12.31
Academy Ruins+19% Synergy
$9.12
Darksteel Citadel+13% Synergy
$7.61
Sanctum of Eternity+13% Synergy
$8.47
War Room+10% Synergy
$8.92
Urza's Saga+8% Synergy
$37.51
Treasure Vault+7% Synergy
$1.52
Fomori Vault+6% Synergy
$7.63
Tolaria West+4% Synergy
$1.66
Terrain Generator+3% Synergy
$2.22
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.13
Urza's Mine+3% Synergy
$0.94
Urza's Tower+3% Synergy
$0.75
Urza's Power Plant+3% Synergy
$0.87
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.12
Otawara, Soaring City+1% Synergy
$25.26
Maze of Ith+1% Synergy
$8.97
Mistrise Village0% Synergy
$8.51
Agna Qel'a0% Synergy
$1.04
Scavenger Grounds0% Synergy
$0.44
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.28
Cephalid Coliseum-1% Synergy
$0.33
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-2% Synergy
$55.63
Castle Vantress-3% Synergy
$0.30
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
$1.16
Halimar Depths-3% Synergy
$0.31
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
$3.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
$44.23
Mystic Sanctuary-10% Synergy
$4.55
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Five Hundred Year Diary+65% Synergy
$0.37
Basalt Monolith+19% Synergy
$4.39
Liquimetal Torque+16% Synergy
$3.89
Mind Stone+15% Synergy
$0.33
Everflowing Chalice+14% Synergy
$0.29
Hedron Archive+14% Synergy
$0.26
Thran Dynamo+13% Synergy
$4.33
Luck Bobblehead+11% Synergy
$2.99
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$2.53
Fellwar Stone+10% Synergy
$1.08
Midnight Clock+10% Synergy
$0.51
Perception Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$1.77
Intelligence Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.92
Charisma Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$1.79
Strength Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$3.78
Arcane Signet+8% Synergy
$0.44
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
$0.30
Sonic Screwdriver+8% Synergy
$4.43
Endurance Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.75
Agility Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$1.01
Blinkmoth Urn+6% Synergy
$1.04
Moonsnare Prototype+6% Synergy
$0.23
Sky Diamond+5% Synergy
$0.21
Prismatic Lens+5% Synergy
$0.40
Dreamstone Hedron+4% Synergy
$0.34
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.25
Machine God's Effigy+3% Synergy
$6.00
Gilded Lotus+2% Synergy
$0.88
Mox Opal+2% Synergy
$191.56
Mox Diamond+2% Synergy
$938.97
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass+1% Synergy
$1.92
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
$140.43
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.31
Lotus Petal-3% Synergy
$37.59
Throne of Eldraine-4% Synergy
$34.33
Decanter of Endless Water-6% Synergy
$5.05
Lands
The mana base foundation for James, Wandering Dad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scene of the Crime+11% Synergy
$0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens+9% Synergy
$0.44
Hydroelectric Specimen+8% Synergy
$0.94
Sink into Stupor+6% Synergy
$7.42
Island+5% Synergy
$0.20
Urza's Cave+4% Synergy
$1.68
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.30
Demolition Field0% Synergy
$0.28
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$30.79
Glasspool Mimic-1% Synergy
$5.80
Gemstone Caverns-1% Synergy
$41.30
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$31.15
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$18.85
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$15.98
Scalding Tarn-3% Synergy
$30.84
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