James, Wandering Dad
$0.14
$0.14Legendary 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
#2310
Current Rank
#1960
Last Week
#2457
Last Month
Links & Decks
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.
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+26% Synergy
$0.32
Moonlit Meditation+20% Synergy
$1.23
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+16% Synergy
$17.58
Scour for Scrap+9% Synergy
$0.26
Uthros Research Craft+6% Synergy
$2.10
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with James, Wandering Dad's abilities and overall game plan.
Forensic Gadgeteer+71% Synergy
$2.19
Academy Manufactor+67% Synergy
$5.50
Tangletrove Kelp+62% Synergy
$0.15
Rise and Shine+57% Synergy
$0.26
Shimmer Dragon+55% Synergy
$0.18
Archway of Innovation+54% Synergy
$0.97
Tamiyo's Journal+51% Synergy
$1.39
Mechanized Production+50% Synergy
$0.69
Cyberdrive Awakener+50% Synergy
$3.03
Kappa Cannoneer+50% Synergy
$0.39
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful James, Wandering Dad decks.
Inspiring Statuary+49% Synergy
$0.19
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter+46% Synergy
$0.20
Thought Monitor+40% Synergy
$0.41
Erdwal Illuminator+40% Synergy
$0.09
Ethereal Investigator+38% Synergy
$0.20
Whir of Invention+32% Synergy
$3.68
Reality Shift+12% Synergy
$0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse+7% Synergy
$1.45
Counterspell-5% Synergy
$1.25
Sapphire Medallion-14% Synergy
$3.78
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Urza, Lord High Artificer+42% Synergy
$11.58
Mana Vault+5% Synergy
$77.64
Grim Monolith+5% Synergy
$373.21
The One Ring+3% Synergy
$82.60
Mox Diamond+2% Synergy
$669.19
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$95.44
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
$103.74
Thassa's Oracle-1% Synergy
$19.02
Force of Will-4% Synergy
$61.91
Mystical Tutor-5% Synergy
$15.45
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement James, Wandering Dad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Junk Winder+37% Synergy
$0.12
Senator Peacock+28% Synergy
$0.25
Omen Hawker+25% Synergy
$0.16
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+25% Synergy
$0.16
Broodstar+25% Synergy
$0.81
Etherium Sculptor+21% Synergy
$0.89
Nyssa of Traken+21% Synergy
$0.13
Martha Jones+20% Synergy
$0.20
Synth Infiltrator+18% Synergy
$0.14
Floodhound+16% Synergy
$0.06
Palladium Myr+15% Synergy
$1.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+14% Synergy
$0.52
Kuldotha Forgemaster+13% Synergy
$6.23
Daring Sleuth+13% Synergy
$0.14
Foundry Inspector+12% Synergy
$0.32
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+12% Synergy
$0.91
Darksteel Juggernaut+12% Synergy
$0.79
Trophy Mage+11% Synergy
$0.49
Master of Etherium+11% Synergy
$0.47
Grand Architect+11% Synergy
$1.03
Transplant Theorist+11% Synergy
$0.09
Transit Mage+10% Synergy
$0.17
Detective of the Month+10% Synergy
$0.18
Renowned Weaponsmith+10% Synergy
$0.05
Hydroelectric Specimen+9% Synergy
$1.16
Osgood, Operation Double+9% Synergy
$0.15
Triskaidekaphile+8% Synergy
$0.57
Loyal Inventor+8% Synergy
$0.18
Curie, Emergent Intelligence+8% Synergy
$0.24
Phyrexian Metamorph+7% Synergy
$2.47
Burnished Hart+7% Synergy
$0.09
Arcum Dagsson+7% Synergy
$13.23
Stridehangar Automaton+6% Synergy
$4.66
Drift of Phantasms+6% Synergy
$0.25
Jill, Shiva's Dominant+6% Synergy
$0.47
Filigree Attendant+6% Synergy
$0.08
Walking Ballista+5% Synergy
$13.38
Tidespout Tyrant+5% Synergy
$1.51
PuPu UFO+5% Synergy
$0.21
Solemn Simulacrum+4% Synergy
$0.25
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+4% Synergy
$0.49
Sai, Master Thopterist+3% Synergy
$0.61
Silver Myr+3% Synergy
$0.39
Trinket Mage+2% Synergy
$0.75
Tribute Mage+2% Synergy
$0.96
Hullbreaker Horror+1% Synergy
$3.54
The Reality Chip-2% Synergy
$2.48
Faerie Mastermind-4% Synergy
$10.27
Psychosis Crawler-5% Synergy
$0.38
Laboratory Maniac-6% Synergy
$0.85
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping James, Wandering Dad safe.
Confirm Suspicions+33% Synergy
$0.13
Deduce+26% Synergy
$0.08
Secrets of the Key+23% Synergy
$0.03
Evacuation+21% Synergy
$0.14
Masterful Replication+16% Synergy
$0.22
Sink into Stupor+9% Synergy
$7.87
Stoic Rebuttal+9% Synergy
$0.24
Assert Authority+9% Synergy
$0.25
Resculpt+7% Synergy
$0.28
Run Away Together+6% Synergy
$0.02
Urza's Command+6% Synergy
$0.25
Snap+5% Synergy
$2.17
Chain of Vapor+5% Synergy
$10.55
Spell Swindle+5% Synergy
$1.21
Out Cold+5% Synergy
$0.02
Thirst for Knowledge+4% Synergy
$0.12
Aetherize+3% Synergy
$0.45
Three Steps Ahead+3% Synergy
$6.92
Disruption Protocol+3% Synergy
$0.08
Mana Drain+2% Synergy
$44.85
Dramatic Reversal+2% Synergy
$13.39
Muddle the Mixture+2% Synergy
$1.83
Unsummon+2% Synergy
$0.24
Mindbreak Trap+2% Synergy
$8.20
Arcane Denial+1% Synergy
$1.82
Desynchronization+1% Synergy
$3.93
Flusterstorm0% Synergy
$9.24
Swan Song-1% Synergy
$8.03
Pact of Negation-1% Synergy
$14.92
Mystic Confluence-1% Synergy
$0.44
Engulf the Shore-1% Synergy
$6.51
Mental Misstep-1% Synergy
$7.66
Flare of Denial-1% Synergy
$3.70
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
$51.18
Spell Pierce-3% Synergy
$0.19
Narset's Reversal-4% Synergy
$2.27
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$1.39
Fact or Fiction-4% Synergy
$0.17
Dispel-4% Synergy
$0.37
Cryptic Command-5% Synergy
$7.45
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$46.53
Negate-8% Synergy
$0.26
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$42.02
Rapid Hybridization-9% Synergy
$1.38
Flow of Knowledge-9% Synergy
$0.25
Pongify-10% Synergy
$2.22
Frantic Search-12% Synergy
$0.44
Opt-16% Synergy
$0.14
High Tide-19% Synergy
$1.22
Brainstorm-22% Synergy
$1.34
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance James, Wandering Dad's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+26% Synergy
$1.48
Universal Surveillance+23% Synergy
$0.15
Hard Evidence+19% Synergy
$0.08
Fabricate+15% Synergy
$8.55
Reverse Engineer+15% Synergy
$0.04
Reshape+14% Synergy
$2.69
Follow the Bodies+13% Synergy
$0.14
Echo Storm+11% Synergy
$0.22
Press for Answers+7% Synergy
$0.03
Argivian Restoration+6% Synergy
$0.08
Memories Returning+5% Synergy
$0.24
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.15
Transmute Artifact+3% Synergy
$411.52
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$33.64
Lórien Revealed-3% Synergy
$1.83
Curse of the Swine-4% Synergy
$0.21
Spectral Deluge-4% Synergy
$2.81
Solve the Equation-5% Synergy
$1.94
Preordain-14% Synergy
$0.61
Ponder-15% Synergy
$1.33
Windfall-17% Synergy
$4.82
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Clock of Omens+30% Synergy
$5.47
The Enigma Jewel+25% Synergy
$1.76
Magnifying Glass+23% Synergy
$0.07
Krark-Clan Ironworks+22% Synergy
$22.94
Nettlecyst+19% Synergy
$1.33
Crystal Shard+18% Synergy
$1.47
Moonsilver Key+15% Synergy
$0.54
Esoteric Duplicator+15% Synergy
$1.45
Sculpting Steel+14% Synergy
$1.17
Transmutation Font+13% Synergy
$1.30
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+13% Synergy
$20.37
Manifold Key+12% Synergy
$1.18
Radiant Lotus+12% Synergy
$1.78
Wayfarer's Bauble+11% Synergy
$0.26
Lithoform Engine+11% Synergy
$6.03
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+10% Synergy
$1.31
Rings of Brighthearth+9% Synergy
$3.79
Voltaic Key+8% Synergy
$3.55
Erratic Portal+8% Synergy
$2.23
Lucky Clover+8% Synergy
$0.19
Portal of Sanctuary+7% Synergy
$0.14
Idol of Oblivion+6% Synergy
$0.66
Repurposing Bay+5% Synergy
$1.23
Worldwalker Helm+5% Synergy
$3.80
Trading Post+5% Synergy
$0.46
Brotherhood Vertibird+5% Synergy
$0.25
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$0.85
Unwinding Clock+3% Synergy
$16.03
Thopter Fabricator+3% Synergy
$0.31
Thousand-Year Elixir+3% Synergy
$11.96
Cloud Key+2% Synergy
$1.54
Darksteel Forge+2% Synergy
$39.93
Simulacrum Synthesizer+2% Synergy
$37.19
Mirage Mirror+2% Synergy
$0.63
Isochron Scepter0% Synergy
$17.19
Aether Spellbomb0% Synergy
$0.18
Sensei's Divining Top-1% Synergy
$32.79
Mystic Forge-1% Synergy
$2.85
Lightning Greaves-10% Synergy
$4.54
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support James, Wandering Dad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Trail of Evidence+31% Synergy
$0.21
In Too Deep+26% Synergy
$0.44
The Antiquities War+15% Synergy
$0.25
Hold for Questioning+15% Synergy
$0.14
Curious Inquiry+12% Synergy
$0.07
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+10% Synergy
$0.08
Struggle for Project Purity+9% Synergy
$1.17
Fleeting Memories+9% Synergy
$0.11
Observed Stasis+8% Synergy
$0.35
Clan Crafter+7% Synergy
$0.44
Witness Protection+6% Synergy
$0.15
Case of the Filched Falcon+6% Synergy
$0.07
Amphibian Downpour+5% Synergy
$1.79
Nerd Rage+4% Synergy
$0.58
Artificer Class+4% Synergy
$13.51
Mirrormade+3% Synergy
$1.41
Power Artifact+3% Synergy
$170.77
Teferi's Ageless Insight+2% Synergy
$2.00
Mirrodin Besieged+2% Synergy
$4.51
Copy Artifact+2% Synergy
Thopter Spy Network+1% Synergy
$1.41
Imprisoned in the Moon0% Synergy
$0.16
Back to Basics-1% Synergy
$5.59
Wizard Class-5% Synergy
$1.34
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$49.29
Mystic Remora-7% Synergy
$8.45
Propaganda-15% Synergy
$2.35
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside James, Wandering Dad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+36% Synergy
$0.33
Tezzeret the Seeker+12% Synergy
$18.28
Karn, Scion of Urza+6% Synergy
$2.72
Karn, Living Legacy+5% Synergy
$1.08
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+27% Synergy
$0.70
Buried Ruin+24% Synergy
$0.35
Inventors' Fair+22% Synergy
$10.32
Academy Ruins+17% Synergy
$10.78
Darksteel Citadel+15% Synergy
$1.04
Sanctum of Eternity+13% Synergy
$6.29
Urza's Saga+12% Synergy
$41.89
War Room+9% Synergy
$2.85
Otawara, Soaring City+7% Synergy
$18.65
Fomori Vault+7% Synergy
$10.08
Treasure Vault+6% Synergy
$1.48
Lonely Sandbar+5% Synergy
$0.09
Tolaria West+5% Synergy
$1.15
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+3% Synergy
$49.50
Terrain Generator+3% Synergy
$2.98
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.13
Urza's Mine+3% Synergy
$0.70
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$7.45
Urza's Power Plant+3% Synergy
$0.72
Urza's Tower+3% Synergy
$0.78
Scavenger Grounds+2% Synergy
$0.40
Mistrise Village+1% Synergy
$5.94
Cephalid Coliseum+1% Synergy
$0.19
Emergence Zone+1% Synergy
$1.81
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$5.76
Desert of the Mindful+1% Synergy
$0.11
Castle Vantress0% Synergy
$0.24
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.15
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.32
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-3% Synergy
$35.89
Halimar Depths-3% Synergy
$0.37
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
$2.59
Mystic Sanctuary-13% Synergy
$1.39
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Five Hundred Year Diary+64% Synergy
$0.26
Liquimetal Torque+19% Synergy
$1.81
Basalt Monolith+18% Synergy
$3.81
Mind Stone+16% Synergy
$0.21
Thran Dynamo+14% Synergy
$2.70
Hedron Archive+14% Synergy
$0.28
Fellwar Stone+13% Synergy
$1.34
Luck Bobblehead+12% Synergy
$2.27
Everflowing Chalice+11% Synergy
$0.24
Arcane Signet+10% Synergy
$0.52
Thought Vessel+10% Synergy
$1.15
Midnight Clock+9% Synergy
$0.38
Worn Powerstone+9% Synergy
$0.20
Agility Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.75
Sonic Screwdriver+9% Synergy
$0.59
Perception Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.39
Strength Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.67
Endurance Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.29
Charisma Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.49
Blinkmoth Urn+8% Synergy
$1.57
Intelligence Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.28
Sky Diamond+6% Synergy
$0.17
Prismatic Lens+6% Synergy
$0.26
Moonsnare Prototype+6% Synergy
$0.12
Mox Opal+5% Synergy
$173.92
Dreamstone Hedron+5% Synergy
$0.28
Gilded Lotus+4% Synergy
$1.13
Machine God's Effigy+4% Synergy
$4.32
Stonespeaker Crystal+4% Synergy
$0.34
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.24
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
$0.86
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.17
Mana Crypt0% Synergy
$39.82
Decanter of Endless Water-2% Synergy
$2.88
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$26.29
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$20.12
Lands
The mana base foundation for James, Wandering Dad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scene of the Crime+12% Synergy
$0.25
Sink into Stupor+9% Synergy
$7.87
Hydroelectric Specimen+9% Synergy
$1.16
The Mycosynth Gardens+7% Synergy
$0.62
Island+5% Synergy
$0.04
Urza's Cave+3% Synergy
$2.27
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$33.64
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
$0.21
Gemstone Caverns+1% Synergy
$40.36
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.55
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$27.41
Polluted Delta-1% Synergy
$15.70
Glasspool Mimic-1% Synergy
$4.11
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$13.93
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$24.05
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