James, Wandering Dad
$0.33
$0.33Legendary 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
#2619
Current Rank
#2432
Last Week
#2708
Past 2 Years
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.
Brass Infiniscope+11% Synergy
$0.34
Emeritus of Ideation+7% Synergy
$8.73
Dirgur Focusmage+7% Synergy
$0.34
Encouraging Aviator+4% Synergy
$0.14
Matterbending Mage+4% Synergy
$0.11
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with James, Wandering Dad's abilities and overall game plan.
Forensic Gadgeteer+68% Synergy
$1.57
Academy Manufactor+67% Synergy
$6.81
Tangletrove Kelp+64% Synergy
$0.35
Rise and Shine+60% Synergy
$0.35
Tamiyo's Journal+56% Synergy
$3.10
Archway of Innovation+56% Synergy
$0.65
Cyberdrive Awakener+54% Synergy
$1.79
Inspiring Statuary+53% Synergy
$0.37
Shimmer Dragon+52% Synergy
$0.32
Mechanized Production+50% Synergy
$3.84
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful James, Wandering Dad decks.
Kappa Cannoneer+50% Synergy
$0.35
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter+47% Synergy
$0.37
Erdwal Illuminator+42% Synergy
$0.30
Urza, Lord High Artificer+41% Synergy
$14.56
Thought Monitor+39% Synergy
$0.40
Junk Winder+39% Synergy
$0.36
Whir of Invention+32% Synergy
$5.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse+5% Synergy
$2.27
Counterspell-7% Synergy
$3.67
Sapphire Medallion-13% Synergy
$6.26
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mana Vault+4% Synergy
$109.80
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$108.02
Chrome Mox+1% Synergy
$167.83
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$129.20
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$18.15
Thassa's Oracle-2% Synergy
$22.52
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$41.55
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$64.63
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$66.59
Fierce Guardianship-7% Synergy
$58.52
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement James, Wandering Dad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Ethereal Investigator+38% Synergy
$0.38
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+30% Synergy
$0.33
Broodstar+28% Synergy
$0.97
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+28% Synergy
$0.28
Omen Hawker+25% Synergy
$0.36
Senator Peacock+24% Synergy
$0.42
Etherium Sculptor+21% Synergy
$0.59
Nyssa of Traken+20% Synergy
$0.32
Martha Jones+18% Synergy
$0.36
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+16% Synergy
$0.47
Master of Etherium+15% Synergy
$0.50
Synth Infiltrator+15% Synergy
$0.30
Foundry Inspector+14% Synergy
$0.34
Kuldotha Forgemaster+13% Synergy
$9.77
Floodhound+13% Synergy
$0.20
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+12% Synergy
$0.26
Trophy Mage+11% Synergy
$0.58
Palladium Myr+11% Synergy
$1.27
Transplant Theorist+11% Synergy
$0.25
Daring Sleuth+11% Synergy
$0.07
Grand Architect+10% Synergy
$1.00
Transit Mage+10% Synergy
$0.36
Triskaidekaphile+9% Synergy
$0.89
Darksteel Juggernaut+9% Synergy
$1.37
Katara, Bending Prodigy+9% Synergy
$0.20
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+8% Synergy
$2.64
Loyal Inventor+8% Synergy
$0.33
Detective of the Month+8% Synergy
$0.33
Osgood, Operation Double+8% Synergy
$0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen+7% Synergy
$0.80
Renowned Weaponsmith+7% Synergy
$0.18
Curie, Emergent Intelligence+7% Synergy
$0.32
Burnished Hart+6% Synergy
$0.33
Stridehangar Automaton+6% Synergy
$2.02
Drift of Phantasms+6% Synergy
$0.32
Filigree Attendant+6% Synergy
$0.21
Solemn Simulacrum+5% Synergy
$0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph+5% Synergy
$2.15
Sai, Master Thopterist+5% Synergy
$0.53
Walking Ballista+5% Synergy
$11.87
Steelswarm Operator+5% Synergy
$0.24
Trinket Mage+4% Synergy
$0.40
Hullbreaker Horror+2% Synergy
$5.92
Tribute Mage+2% Synergy
$0.95
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+1% Synergy
$6.08
The Reality Chip0% Synergy
$4.03
Silver Myr0% Synergy
$0.52
Homunculus Horde-1% Synergy
$0.54
Faerie Mastermind-6% Synergy
$10.12
Laboratory Maniac-9% Synergy
$1.63
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping James, Wandering Dad safe.
Confirm Suspicions+31% Synergy
$0.31
Deduce+30% Synergy
$0.29
Evacuation+22% Synergy
$0.34
Secrets of the Key+20% Synergy
$0.16
Scour for Scrap+19% Synergy
$0.35
Mirrorform+15% Synergy
$2.16
Masterful Replication+15% Synergy
$0.33
Reality Shift+13% Synergy
$0.26
Aetherize+7% Synergy
$0.41
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$6.82
Muddle the Mixture+7% Synergy
$2.30
Stoic Rebuttal+7% Synergy
$0.29
Assert Authority+7% Synergy
$0.26
Run Away Together+6% Synergy
$0.14
Spell Swindle+6% Synergy
$1.60
Urza's Command+5% Synergy
$0.35
Resculpt+4% Synergy
$0.19
Three Steps Ahead+4% Synergy
$7.96
Chain of Vapor+4% Synergy
$16.03
Reality Heist+4% Synergy
$0.29
Thirst for Knowledge+3% Synergy
$0.17
Unsummon+3% Synergy
$0.06
Disruption Protocol+3% Synergy
$0.29
Dramatic Reversal+2% Synergy
$0.48
Engulf the Shore+2% Synergy
$2.75
Snap+1% Synergy
$3.40
Desynchronization+1% Synergy
$4.64
Mana Drain0% Synergy
$55.81
Flusterstorm0% Synergy
$8.60
Mindbreak Trap0% Synergy
$15.83
Mystic Confluence-1% Synergy
$1.00
Fact or Fiction-1% Synergy
$0.25
Mental Misstep-1% Synergy
$10.23
Pact of Negation-2% Synergy
$18.37
Arcane Denial-3% Synergy
$2.01
Narset's Reversal-3% Synergy
$2.60
Dispel-3% Synergy
$0.29
Force of Negation-4% Synergy
$50.70
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$2.49
Pongify-5% Synergy
$1.72
Rapid Hybridization-5% Synergy
$0.50
Cryptic Command-5% Synergy
$6.07
Negate-6% Synergy
$0.20
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$8.00
Flow of Knowledge-8% Synergy
$0.30
Consider-10% Synergy
$0.33
Frantic Search-13% Synergy
$1.10
Opt-13% Synergy
$0.27
High Tide-14% Synergy
$1.73
Brainstorm-22% Synergy
$1.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance James, Wandering Dad's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+30% Synergy
$3.70
Universal Surveillance+24% Synergy
$0.20
Fabricate+18% Synergy
$9.53
Hard Evidence+18% Synergy
$0.17
Reshape+16% Synergy
$4.51
Spirit Water Revival+14% Synergy
$0.64
Reverse Engineer+13% Synergy
$0.19
Follow the Bodies+12% Synergy
$0.29
Echo Storm+8% Synergy
$0.30
Boomerang Basics+5% Synergy
$1.12
Argivian Restoration+5% Synergy
$0.12
Press for Answers+5% Synergy
$0.06
Ravenform+2% Synergy
$0.30
Flood of Tears+2% Synergy
$1.26
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$37.03
Lórien Revealed-2% Synergy
$3.50
Merchant Scroll-4% Synergy
$5.50
Curse of the Swine-5% Synergy
$0.31
Solve the Equation-5% Synergy
$3.71
Spectral Deluge-5% Synergy
$4.30
Preordain-11% Synergy
$0.50
Ponder-15% Synergy
$1.75
Windfall-17% Synergy
$4.94
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Clock of Omens+31% Synergy
$4.76
Krark-Clan Ironworks+24% Synergy
$17.30
The Enigma Jewel+20% Synergy
$1.21
Nettlecyst+17% Synergy
$3.15
Magnifying Glass+17% Synergy
$0.16
Moonsilver Key+15% Synergy
$1.09
Crystal Shard+14% Synergy
$2.89
Wayfarer's Bauble+13% Synergy
$0.30
Esoteric Duplicator+13% Synergy
$1.01
Radiant Lotus+12% Synergy
$1.69
Transmutation Font+11% Synergy
$1.84
Sculpting Steel+9% Synergy
$3.32
Manifold Key+9% Synergy
$1.57
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+8% Synergy
$23.51
Portal of Sanctuary+8% Synergy
$0.16
Rings of Brighthearth+7% Synergy
$6.03
Lucky Clover+7% Synergy
$0.32
Erratic Portal+7% Synergy
$2.83
Uthros Research Craft+6% Synergy
$1.14
Voltaic Key+6% Synergy
$5.07
Lithoform Engine+6% Synergy
$7.14
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.75
Idol of Oblivion+5% Synergy
$0.89
Repurposing Bay+5% Synergy
$0.70
Worldwalker Helm+5% Synergy
$2.57
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+5% Synergy
$3.22
Brotherhood Vertibird+5% Synergy
$0.37
Trading Post+4% Synergy
$0.33
Unwinding Clock+3% Synergy
$20.64
Thopter Fabricator+2% Synergy
$0.38
Thousand-Year Elixir+2% Synergy
$14.81
Mirage Mirror+2% Synergy
$0.59
Mystic Forge+1% Synergy
$2.81
Cloud Key+1% Synergy
$1.28
Soul-Guide Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.26
Darksteel Forge+1% Synergy
$41.65
Isochron Scepter0% Synergy
$13.86
Simulacrum Synthesizer0% Synergy
$29.12
Sensei's Divining Top-1% Synergy
$47.41
Waterbending Scroll-1% Synergy
$0.31
Aether Spellbomb-3% Synergy
$0.36
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$4.10
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.44
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
$1.95
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support James, Wandering Dad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Moonlit Meditation+28% Synergy
$0.40
Trail of Evidence+28% Synergy
$0.35
In Too Deep+24% Synergy
$0.40
The Antiquities War+13% Synergy
$0.30
Curious Inquiry+12% Synergy
$0.23
Hold for Questioning+11% Synergy
$0.14
Struggle for Project Purity+9% Synergy
$4.06
Fleeting Memories+9% Synergy
$0.06
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+8% Synergy
$0.20
Witness Protection+6% Synergy
$0.26
Nerd Rage+5% Synergy
$0.86
Font of Magic+5% Synergy
$0.36
Mirrodin Besieged+3% Synergy
$4.90
Artificer Class+3% Synergy
$14.43
Power Artifact+3% Synergy
$187.61
Teferi's Ageless Insight+2% Synergy
$5.34
Thopter Spy Network+2% Synergy
$0.82
Amphibian Downpour+2% Synergy
$1.13
Mirrormade+2% Synergy
$1.98
Imprisoned in the Moon-1% Synergy
$0.25
Back to Basics-2% Synergy
$6.21
Wizard Class-6% Synergy
$1.70
Mystic Remora-10% Synergy
$12.00
Propaganda-12% Synergy
$3.11
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside James, Wandering Dad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+34% Synergy
$0.40
Tezzeret the Seeker+12% Synergy
$23.01
Karn, Living Legacy+6% Synergy
$1.36
Karn, Scion of Urza+5% Synergy
$4.47
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+2% Synergy
$18.74
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+26% Synergy
$0.65
Buried Ruin+25% Synergy
$0.38
Inventors' Fair+21% Synergy
$13.15
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+20% Synergy
$10.38
Academy Ruins+19% Synergy
$9.71
Sanctum of Eternity+13% Synergy
$6.97
War Room+12% Synergy
$2.52
Darksteel Citadel+12% Synergy
$3.86
Treasure Vault+8% Synergy
$1.74
Fomori Vault+7% Synergy
$11.03
Urza's Saga+6% Synergy
$40.73
Tolaria West+6% Synergy
$1.84
Secluded Starforge+4% Synergy
$0.34
Agna Qel'a+3% Synergy
$1.28
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.31
Terrain Generator+2% Synergy
$2.21
Urza's Tower+2% Synergy
$0.64
Urza's Mine+2% Synergy
$1.84
Urza's Power Plant+2% Synergy
$1.38
Scavenger Grounds+1% Synergy
$0.40
Command Beacon+1% Synergy
$7.26
Sunken Palace+1% Synergy
$0.85
Lonely Sandbar0% Synergy
$0.28
Maze of Ith0% Synergy
$11.15
Otawara, Soaring City-1% Synergy
$30.88
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.33
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$10.00
Cephalid Coliseum-1% Synergy
$0.22
Castle Vantress-2% Synergy
$0.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-2% Synergy
$62.97
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
$0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
$51.37
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.94
Rivendell-6% Synergy
$1.74
Mystic Sanctuary-9% Synergy
$0.85
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Five Hundred Year Diary+64% Synergy
$0.34
Basalt Monolith+20% Synergy
$3.66
Everflowing Chalice+14% Synergy
$0.32
Liquimetal Torque+14% Synergy
$3.42
Mind Stone+13% Synergy
$0.21
Thran Dynamo+12% Synergy
$4.53
Hedron Archive+11% Synergy
$0.23
Fellwar Stone+10% Synergy
$2.20
Luck Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$3.77
Midnight Clock+9% Synergy
$0.63
Perception Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$1.19
Thought Vessel+8% Synergy
$2.51
Worn Powerstone+8% Synergy
$0.36
Intelligence Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.69
Charisma Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$2.38
Sonic Screwdriver+8% Synergy
$3.37
Endurance Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.82
Agility Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$1.04
Strength Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$4.31
Arcane Signet+7% Synergy
$1.10
Blinkmoth Urn+7% Synergy
$1.20
Moonsnare Prototype+5% Synergy
$0.26
Gilded Lotus+4% Synergy
$1.08
Grim Monolith+4% Synergy
$468.63
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.13
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.30
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
$0.43
Mox Opal+2% Synergy
$240.66
Mox Diamond+2% Synergy
$1122.75
Commander's Sphere-2% Synergy
$0.33
Lotus Petal-3% Synergy
$37.63
Extraplanar Lens-3% Synergy
$11.98
Decanter of Endless Water-7% Synergy
$4.17
Lands
The mana base foundation for James, Wandering Dad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scene of the Crime+11% Synergy
$0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens+9% Synergy
$0.36
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$6.82
Hydroelectric Specimen+7% Synergy
$0.80
Urza's Cave+5% Synergy
$0.97
Big Apple, 3 a.m.+5% Synergy
$0.39
Island+4% Synergy
$0.07
Ash Barrens+4% Synergy
$0.36
Myriad Landscape+2% Synergy
$0.33
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.54
Glasspool Mimic0% Synergy
$6.52
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$36.97
Gemstone Caverns-1% Synergy
$52.29
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$37.03
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$18.92
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$36.04
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$16.02
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