James, Wandering Dad
$0.13
$0.13Legendary 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
#2212
Current Rank
#2206
Last Week
#2467
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+32% Synergy
$0.27
Moonlit Meditation+24% Synergy
$0.65
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+15% Synergy
$20.12
Divert Disaster+11% Synergy
$0.05
Jill, Shiva's Dominant+10% Synergy
$0.66
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with James, Wandering Dad's abilities and overall game plan.
Forensic Gadgeteer+71% Synergy
$1.64
Academy Manufactor+68% Synergy
$2.99
Tangletrove Kelp+60% Synergy
$0.17
Rise and Shine+60% Synergy
$0.25
Shimmer Dragon+55% Synergy
$0.23
Archway of Innovation+54% Synergy
$0.77
Mechanized Production+51% Synergy
$0.65
Kappa Cannoneer+51% Synergy
$0.29
Cyberdrive Awakener+51% Synergy
$4.05
Inspiring Statuary+50% Synergy
$0.22
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful James, Wandering Dad decks.
Tamiyo's Journal+49% Synergy
$0.76
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter+44% Synergy
$0.24
Thought Monitor+41% Synergy
$0.25
Erdwal Illuminator+41% Synergy
$0.12
Whir of Invention+35% Synergy
$3.56
Fabricate+18% Synergy
$7.90
Reality Shift+12% Synergy
$0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse+7% Synergy
$1.46
Counterspell-3% Synergy
$1.65
Sapphire Medallion-14% Synergy
$3.79
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Urza, Lord High Artificer+45% Synergy
$11.76
Mana Vault+6% Synergy
$71.05
Grim Monolith+6% Synergy
$372.38
Mishra's Workshop+4% Synergy
$2414.49
The One Ring+3% Synergy
$67.99
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
$643.42
Ancient Tomb+2% Synergy
$94.69
Chrome Mox+1% Synergy
$92.16
Thassa's Oracle-1% Synergy
$16.62
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$57.48
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement James, Wandering Dad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ethereal Investigator+37% Synergy
$0.22
Junk Winder+34% Synergy
$0.12
Senator Peacock+28% Synergy
$0.29
Broodstar+26% Synergy
$0.79
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+26% Synergy
$0.19
Omen Hawker+25% Synergy
$0.15
Etherium Sculptor+22% Synergy
$0.62
Martha Jones+20% Synergy
$0.22
Nyssa of Traken+19% Synergy
$0.12
Synth Infiltrator+19% Synergy
$0.21
Floodhound+18% Synergy
$0.03
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+17% Synergy
$0.59
Palladium Myr+14% Synergy
$1.39
Kuldotha Forgemaster+14% Synergy
$5.05
Transplant Theorist+14% Synergy
$0.07
Foundry Inspector+13% Synergy
$0.24
Trophy Mage+13% Synergy
$0.63
Darksteel Juggernaut+13% Synergy
$0.73
Daring Sleuth+13% Synergy
$0.12
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+12% Synergy
$0.91
Grand Architect+11% Synergy
$1.29
Hydroelectric Specimen+10% Synergy
$0.98
Transit Mage+10% Synergy
$0.17
Renowned Weaponsmith+10% Synergy
$0.02
Phyrexian Metamorph+9% Synergy
$1.36
Master of Etherium+9% Synergy
$0.35
Burnished Hart+8% Synergy
$0.12
Loyal Inventor+8% Synergy
$0.17
Arcum Dagsson+8% Synergy
$11.85
Detective of the Month+8% Synergy
$0.18
Curie, Emergent Intelligence+8% Synergy
$0.26
Solemn Simulacrum+7% Synergy
$0.26
PuPu UFO+7% Synergy
$0.29
Filigree Attendant+7% Synergy
$0.04
Triskaidekaphile+6% Synergy
$0.58
Tidespout Tyrant+6% Synergy
$1.33
Stridehangar Automaton+6% Synergy
$3.89
Drift of Phantasms+6% Synergy
$0.20
Sai, Master Thopterist+5% Synergy
$0.48
Walking Ballista+5% Synergy
$11.08
Valley Floodcaller+5% Synergy
$2.93
Trinket Mage+3% Synergy
$0.84
Tribute Mage+3% Synergy
$0.91
Silver Myr+2% Synergy
$0.40
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+2% Synergy
$0.53
Hullbreaker Horror0% Synergy
$2.18
The Reality Chip-1% Synergy
$2.78
Defiler of Dreams-2% Synergy
$0.30
Faerie Mastermind-4% Synergy
$10.14
Laboratory Maniac-6% Synergy
$0.68
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping James, Wandering Dad safe.
Confirm Suspicions+31% Synergy
$0.10
Deduce+28% Synergy
$0.09
Secrets of the Key+25% Synergy
$0.04
Evacuation+20% Synergy
$0.22
Masterful Replication+15% Synergy
$0.20
Sink into Stupor+10% Synergy
$7.64
Assert Authority+9% Synergy
$0.24
Stoic Rebuttal+8% Synergy
$0.23
Resculpt+7% Synergy
$0.29
Urza's Command+7% Synergy
$0.19
Eject+7% Synergy
$0.08
Chain of Vapor+6% Synergy
$8.78
Out Cold+6% Synergy
$0.04
Blinkmoth Infusion+6% Synergy
$1.59
Run Away Together+5% Synergy
$0.04
Dramatic Reversal+4% Synergy
$15.68
Snap+4% Synergy
$1.54
Thirst for Knowledge+4% Synergy
$0.33
Spell Swindle+4% Synergy
$1.16
Mindbreak Trap+3% Synergy
$15.17
Three Steps Ahead+2% Synergy
$5.49
Arcane Denial+1% Synergy
$1.75
Mana Drain+1% Synergy
$42.96
Muddle the Mixture+1% Synergy
$1.59
Flusterstorm+1% Synergy
$7.00
Desynchronization+1% Synergy
$4.00
Aetherize0% Synergy
$0.29
Pact of Negation0% Synergy
$14.89
Mental Misstep0% Synergy
$6.96
Flare of Denial0% Synergy
$4.49
Engulf the Shore-1% Synergy
$6.88
Swan Song-2% Synergy
$6.09
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
$0.49
Spell Pierce-2% Synergy
$0.17
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
$49.42
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$1.36
Narset's Reversal-4% Synergy
$2.35
Dispel-4% Synergy
$0.29
Fact or Fiction-5% Synergy
$0.17
Cyclonic Rift-6% Synergy
$48.08
Mystical Tutor-6% Synergy
$11.92
Negate-8% Synergy
$0.24
Rapid Hybridization-8% Synergy
$1.15
Flow of Knowledge-9% Synergy
$0.18
Pongify-10% Synergy
$2.10
Frantic Search-11% Synergy
$0.34
Fierce Guardianship-11% Synergy
$42.63
Opt-16% Synergy
$0.14
High Tide-21% Synergy
$1.29
Brainstorm-22% Synergy
$1.51
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance James, Wandering Dad's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+27% Synergy
$1.66
Hard Evidence+20% Synergy
$0.04
Universal Surveillance+20% Synergy
$0.44
Reshape+16% Synergy
$2.82
Reverse Engineer+14% Synergy
$0.09
Follow the Bodies+12% Synergy
$0.13
Echo Storm+11% Synergy
$0.16
Argivian Restoration+7% Synergy
$0.06
Press for Answers+7% Synergy
$0.02
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.18
Transmute Artifact+4% Synergy
$408.49
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$34.20
Flood of Tears+1% Synergy
$0.79
Curse of the Swine-4% Synergy
$0.19
Spectral Deluge-4% Synergy
$2.92
Lórien Revealed-4% Synergy
$1.68
Solve the Equation-5% Synergy
$1.75
Merchant Scroll-5% Synergy
$10.10
Preordain-14% Synergy
$0.61
Ponder-15% Synergy
$1.65
Windfall-16% Synergy
$3.95
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Clock of Omens+30% Synergy
$3.97
The Enigma Jewel+25% Synergy
$0.98
Magnifying Glass+24% Synergy
$0.04
Krark-Clan Ironworks+22% Synergy
$20.58
Sculpting Steel+17% Synergy
$0.96
Moonsilver Key+17% Synergy
$0.52
Nettlecyst+17% Synergy
$1.19
Crystal Shard+17% Synergy
$1.75
Esoteric Duplicator+16% Synergy
$1.37
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+14% Synergy
$17.42
Manifold Key+13% Synergy
$0.55
Transmutation Font+13% Synergy
$0.93
Radiant Lotus+13% Synergy
$2.43
Lithoform Engine+12% Synergy
$5.78
Rings of Brighthearth+11% Synergy
$4.02
Wayfarer's Bauble+10% Synergy
$0.24
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+10% Synergy
$1.39
Voltaic Key+9% Synergy
$2.42
Lucky Clover+8% Synergy
$0.12
Repurposing Bay+7% Synergy
$0.76
Worldwalker Helm+7% Synergy
$4.48
Erratic Portal+7% Synergy
$2.21
Portal of Sanctuary+7% Synergy
$0.13
Uthros Research Craft+6% Synergy
$2.48
Trading Post+6% Synergy
$0.38
Unwinding Clock+5% Synergy
$10.62
Idol of Oblivion+5% Synergy
$0.63
Brotherhood Vertibird+5% Synergy
$0.35
Braided Net+5% Synergy
$0.20
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$0.92
Cloud Key+3% Synergy
$1.20
Simulacrum Synthesizer+3% Synergy
$39.41
Mirage Mirror+3% Synergy
$0.57
Thousand-Year Elixir+3% Synergy
$11.66
Nevinyrral's Disk+3% Synergy
$1.12
Aether Spellbomb+2% Synergy
$0.27
Darksteel Forge+2% Synergy
$42.07
Isochron Scepter+1% Synergy
$14.41
Mystic Forge+1% Synergy
$2.65
Thopter Fabricator+1% Synergy
$0.32
Soul-Guide Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.30
Sensei's Divining Top-2% Synergy
$29.26
Lightning Greaves-9% Synergy
$4.45
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$1.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support James, Wandering Dad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Trail of Evidence+33% Synergy
$0.20
In Too Deep+26% Synergy
$0.42
The Antiquities War+17% Synergy
$0.20
Hold for Questioning+14% Synergy
$0.13
Curious Inquiry+14% Synergy
$0.06
Struggle for Project Purity+9% Synergy
$1.18
Observed Stasis+8% Synergy
$0.32
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+8% Synergy
$0.07
Clan Crafter+8% Synergy
$0.45
Fleeting Memories+8% Synergy
$0.13
Case of the Filched Falcon+7% Synergy
$0.08
Artificer Class+5% Synergy
$9.18
Witness Protection+4% Synergy
$0.17
Mirrormade+4% Synergy
$1.44
Nerd Rage+4% Synergy
$0.71
Power Artifact+4% Synergy
$170.18
Mirrodin Besieged+3% Synergy
$3.60
Copy Artifact+3% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour+2% Synergy
$1.17
Teferi's Ageless Insight0% Synergy
$2.10
Back to Basics0% Synergy
$5.58
Imprisoned in the Moon-1% Synergy
$0.16
Thopter Spy Network-1% Synergy
$0.86
Mystic Remora-6% Synergy
$8.34
Wizard Class-6% Synergy
$1.44
Rhystic Study-8% Synergy
$48.94
Propaganda-14% Synergy
$2.01
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside James, Wandering Dad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+36% Synergy
$0.34
Tezzeret the Seeker+15% Synergy
$15.68
Karn, Living Legacy+6% Synergy
$0.96
Karn, Scion of Urza+5% Synergy
$2.72
Karn, the Great Creator+1% Synergy
$4.94
Narset, Parter of Veils-8% Synergy
$2.58
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+30% Synergy
$0.58
Buried Ruin+26% Synergy
$0.46
Inventors' Fair+25% Synergy
$9.47
Academy Ruins+18% Synergy
$7.74
Darksteel Citadel+17% Synergy
$0.86
Urza's Saga+12% Synergy
$38.71
Sanctum of Eternity+12% Synergy
$5.95
War Room+11% Synergy
$2.73
Fomori Vault+9% Synergy
$9.25
Treasure Vault+7% Synergy
$1.33
Otawara, Soaring City+6% Synergy
$19.28
Terrain Generator+5% Synergy
$2.85
Tolaria West+5% Synergy
$1.22
Lonely Sandbar+4% Synergy
$0.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge+3% Synergy
$51.06
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
$0.40
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.18
Maze of Ith+3% Synergy
$7.01
Urza's Tower+3% Synergy
$0.64
Urza's Mine+3% Synergy
$0.65
Urza's Power Plant+3% Synergy
$0.61
Mistrise Village+2% Synergy
$5.43
Cephalid Coliseum+2% Synergy
$0.20
Emergence Zone+2% Synergy
$1.84
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.14
Castle Vantress-1% Synergy
$0.25
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.27
Halimar Depths-2% Synergy
$0.34
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-5% Synergy
$34.54
Reliquary Tower-6% Synergy
$1.98
Mystic Sanctuary-13% Synergy
$1.41
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Five Hundred Year Diary+65% Synergy
$0.27
Liquimetal Torque+21% Synergy
$1.29
Basalt Monolith+19% Synergy
$2.82
Mind Stone+17% Synergy
$0.22
Thran Dynamo+15% Synergy
$2.44
Fellwar Stone+14% Synergy
$1.12
Hedron Archive+14% Synergy
$0.25
Arcane Signet+13% Synergy
$0.51
Thought Vessel+12% Synergy
$1.33
Luck Bobblehead+12% Synergy
$2.37
Everflowing Chalice+11% Synergy
$0.19
Worn Powerstone+10% Synergy
$0.24
Blinkmoth Urn+10% Synergy
$2.07
Sonic Screwdriver+10% Synergy
$0.56
Endurance Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$0.37
Charisma Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$0.51
Agility Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$0.75
Strength Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$1.01
Perception Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$0.59
Midnight Clock+9% Synergy
$0.29
Intelligence Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$0.32
Mox Opal+7% Synergy
$153.22
Prismatic Lens+7% Synergy
$0.31
Moonsnare Prototype+7% Synergy
$0.08
Sky Diamond+6% Synergy
$0.14
Dreamstone Hedron+6% Synergy
$0.27
Machine God's Effigy+5% Synergy
$4.37
Stonespeaker Crystal+5% Synergy
$0.30
Sol Ring+4% Synergy
$1.07
Gilded Lotus+4% Synergy
$1.28
Fractured Powerstone+4% Synergy
$0.11
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
$0.84
Commander's Sphere+1% Synergy
$0.16
Mana Crypt+1% Synergy
$55.47
Jeweled Lotus0% Synergy
$30.05
Decanter of Endless Water-1% Synergy
$2.10
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$24.69
Throne of Eldraine-3% Synergy
$17.16
Lands
The mana base foundation for James, Wandering Dad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scene of the Crime+14% Synergy
$0.21
Sink into Stupor+10% Synergy
$7.64
Hydroelectric Specimen+10% Synergy
$0.98
The Mycosynth Gardens+7% Synergy
$0.70
Island+5% Synergy
$0.05
Urza's Cave+3% Synergy
$1.78
Talon Gates of Madara+3% Synergy
$24.35
Sea Gate Restoration+2% Synergy
$34.20
Gemstone Caverns+2% Synergy
$50.15
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.50
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.11
Misty Rainforest0% Synergy
$25.51
Polluted Delta-1% Synergy
$15.21
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$24.04
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$13.72
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