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
#2929
Current Rank
#2963
Last Week
#2666
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.
Dirgur Focusmage+10% Synergy
$1.01
Diary of Dreams+10% Synergy
$0.23
Great Hall of the Biblioplex+10% Synergy
$0.35
Chrome Dome+4% Synergy
$1.14
Big Apple, 3 a.m.+4% Synergy
$0.42
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with James, Wandering Dad's abilities and overall game plan.
Forensic Gadgeteer+69% Synergy
$2.47
Academy Manufactor+68% Synergy
$6.93
Tangletrove Kelp+64% Synergy
$0.32
Rise and Shine+62% Synergy
$0.33
Tamiyo's Journal+56% Synergy
$2.68
Archway of Innovation+56% Synergy
$0.78
Shimmer Dragon+55% Synergy
$0.37
Cyberdrive Awakener+54% Synergy
$1.77
Inspiring Statuary+53% Synergy
$0.34
Mechanized Production+51% Synergy
$2.47
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful James, Wandering Dad decks.
Kappa Cannoneer+50% Synergy
$0.44
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter+50% Synergy
$0.31
Erdwal Illuminator+44% Synergy
$0.15
Urza, Lord High Artificer+43% Synergy
$14.41
Thought Monitor+40% Synergy
$0.39
Whir of Invention+33% Synergy
$5.23
Reality Shift+16% Synergy
$0.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse+6% Synergy
$2.04
Counterspell-5% Synergy
$2.52
Sapphire Medallion-15% Synergy
$5.47
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Mana Vault+3% Synergy
$110.91
The One Ring+2% Synergy
$99.03
Chrome Mox+1% Synergy
$157.73
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$122.46
Mystical Tutor-2% Synergy
$17.27
Force of Will-2% Synergy
$69.23
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$41.42
Thassa's Oracle-3% Synergy
$24.05
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
$67.17
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$56.28
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement James, Wandering Dad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Junk Winder+40% Synergy
$0.17
Ethereal Investigator+39% Synergy
$0.35
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+30% Synergy
$0.38
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+30% Synergy
$0.25
Broodstar+28% Synergy
$0.86
Omen Hawker+26% Synergy
$0.20
Senator Peacock+26% Synergy
$0.38
Etherium Sculptor+21% Synergy
$0.60
Nyssa of Traken+21% Synergy
$0.22
Martha Jones+20% Synergy
$0.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+16% Synergy
$0.43
Synth Infiltrator+16% Synergy
$0.26
Floodhound+15% Synergy
$0.13
Foundry Inspector+14% Synergy
$0.37
Master of Etherium+14% Synergy
$0.58
Kuldotha Forgemaster+13% Synergy
$8.74
Grand Architect+12% Synergy
$1.29
Transplant Theorist+12% Synergy
$0.23
Trophy Mage+11% Synergy
$0.58
Palladium Myr+11% Synergy
$1.28
Transit Mage+11% Synergy
$0.30
Daring Sleuth+11% Synergy
$0.07
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+10% Synergy
$0.24
Darksteel Juggernaut+10% Synergy
$1.47
Hydroelectric Specimen+9% Synergy
$0.86
Detective of the Month+9% Synergy
$0.32
Osgood, Operation Double+9% Synergy
$0.25
Triskaidekaphile+8% Synergy
$0.86
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+8% Synergy
$1.88
Loyal Inventor+8% Synergy
$0.31
Katara, Bending Prodigy+8% Synergy
$0.20
Stridehangar Automaton+7% Synergy
$2.58
Curie, Emergent Intelligence+7% Synergy
$0.47
Renowned Weaponsmith+7% Synergy
$0.16
Solemn Simulacrum+6% Synergy
$0.31
Burnished Hart+6% Synergy
$0.28
Drift of Phantasms+6% Synergy
$0.29
Sai, Master Thopterist+5% Synergy
$0.45
Walking Ballista+5% Synergy
$10.65
Steelswarm Operator+5% Synergy
$0.09
Phyrexian Metamorph+4% Synergy
$1.75
Trinket Mage+3% Synergy
$0.38
Tidespout Tyrant+3% Synergy
$2.37
Hullbreaker Horror+1% Synergy
$5.88
Silver Myr+1% Synergy
$0.52
Tribute Mage+1% Synergy
$1.06
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+1% Synergy
$3.78
The Reality Chip-1% Synergy
$3.47
Faerie Mastermind-6% Synergy
$11.24
Laboratory Maniac-9% Synergy
$1.84
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping James, Wandering Dad safe.
Deduce+31% Synergy
$0.12
Confirm Suspicions+31% Synergy
$0.29
Evacuation+22% Synergy
$0.35
Secrets of the Key+22% Synergy
$0.11
Scour for Scrap+20% Synergy
$0.34
Masterful Replication+17% Synergy
$0.27
Mirrorform+14% Synergy
$2.97
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$5.52
Stoic Rebuttal+7% Synergy
$0.27
Assert Authority+7% Synergy
$0.26
Muddle the Mixture+6% Synergy
$1.83
Spell Swindle+6% Synergy
$1.77
Aetherize+5% Synergy
$0.39
Resculpt+5% Synergy
$1.13
Run Away Together+5% Synergy
$0.13
Cerebral Download+5% Synergy
$0.09
Three Steps Ahead+4% Synergy
$6.36
Reality Heist+4% Synergy
$0.24
Chain of Vapor+3% Synergy
$14.41
Thirst for Knowledge+3% Synergy
$0.26
Disruption Protocol+3% Synergy
$0.12
Mana Drain+2% Synergy
$52.04
Dramatic Reversal+2% Synergy
$3.94
Engulf the Shore+2% Synergy
$2.90
Unsummon+2% Synergy
$0.06
Mindbreak Trap+1% Synergy
$14.94
Snap0% Synergy
$3.64
Flusterstorm0% Synergy
$9.22
Desynchronization0% Synergy
$4.09
Arcane Denial-1% Synergy
$1.30
Pact of Negation-1% Synergy
$18.25
Mystic Confluence-1% Synergy
$0.68
Mental Misstep-2% Synergy
$10.06
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
$47.43
Blue Sun's Zenith-3% Synergy
$1.51
Fact or Fiction-3% Synergy
$0.25
Dispel-3% Synergy
$0.34
Swan Song-4% Synergy
$7.01
Narset's Reversal-4% Synergy
$2.46
Cryptic Command-4% Synergy
$6.13
Pongify-5% Synergy
$1.73
Negate-5% Synergy
$0.22
Rapid Hybridization-7% Synergy
$0.49
Flow of Knowledge-9% Synergy
$0.30
Consider-10% Synergy
$0.24
Archmage's Charm-12% Synergy
$1.39
Frantic Search-14% Synergy
$0.46
Opt-14% Synergy
$0.21
High Tide-16% Synergy
$0.93
Brainstorm-22% Synergy
$1.37
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance James, Wandering Dad's game plan and control the board.
Thoughtcast+30% Synergy
$4.30
Universal Surveillance+24% Synergy
$0.21
Hard Evidence+19% Synergy
$0.21
Fabricate+18% Synergy
$8.93
Reshape+16% Synergy
$4.12
Spirit Water Revival+13% Synergy
$0.62
Reverse Engineer+13% Synergy
$0.12
Follow the Bodies+12% Synergy
$0.29
Echo Storm+9% Synergy
$0.25
Press for Answers+6% Synergy
$0.05
Boomerang Basics+5% Synergy
$1.18
Argivian Restoration+5% Synergy
$0.10
Ravenform+4% Synergy
$0.32
Memories Returning+4% Synergy
$0.27
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$33.96
Lórien Revealed-2% Synergy
$3.07
Spectral Deluge-4% Synergy
$3.90
Merchant Scroll-4% Synergy
$5.71
Curse of the Swine-5% Synergy
$0.28
Solve the Equation-6% Synergy
$3.45
Preordain-10% Synergy
$0.64
Ponder-14% Synergy
$1.53
Windfall-17% Synergy
$4.79
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Clock of Omens+31% Synergy
$4.00
Krark-Clan Ironworks+25% Synergy
$21.60
The Enigma Jewel+22% Synergy
$1.29
Magnifying Glass+17% Synergy
$0.12
Nettlecyst+16% Synergy
$3.29
Crystal Shard+16% Synergy
$2.14
Moonsilver Key+14% Synergy
$0.95
Esoteric Duplicator+14% Synergy
$1.09
Wayfarer's Bauble+13% Synergy
$0.32
Radiant Lotus+12% Synergy
$1.95
Sculpting Steel+11% Synergy
$3.18
Transmutation Font+11% Synergy
$1.92
Manifold Key+9% Synergy
$1.74
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+9% Synergy
$20.44
Rings of Brighthearth+8% Synergy
$5.70
Portal of Sanctuary+8% Synergy
$0.13
Uthros Research Craft+7% Synergy
$0.98
Lithoform Engine+7% Synergy
$7.32
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+7% Synergy
$3.33
Erratic Portal+7% Synergy
$2.97
Lucky Clover+7% Synergy
$0.28
Idol of Oblivion+6% Synergy
$0.82
Repurposing Bay+6% Synergy
$0.74
Brotherhood Vertibird+6% Synergy
$0.34
Voltaic Key+5% Synergy
$7.25
Expedition Map+5% Synergy
$0.65
Worldwalker Helm+5% Synergy
$2.90
Trading Post+5% Synergy
$0.37
Unwinding Clock+2% Synergy
$21.28
Thopter Fabricator+2% Synergy
$0.36
Thousand-Year Elixir+2% Synergy
$14.81
Mirage Mirror+2% Synergy
$0.63
Isochron Scepter+1% Synergy
$12.21
Mystic Forge+1% Synergy
$2.58
Darksteel Forge+1% Synergy
$46.07
Soul-Guide Lantern+1% Synergy
$0.25
Waterbending Scroll0% Synergy
$0.25
Cloud Key0% Synergy
$0.98
Simulacrum Synthesizer0% Synergy
$28.99
Sensei's Divining Top-1% Synergy
$44.91
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$3.93
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$3.56
Swiftfoot Boots-18% Synergy
$1.85
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support James, Wandering Dad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Trail of Evidence+30% Synergy
$0.28
Moonlit Meditation+28% Synergy
$0.40
In Too Deep+27% Synergy
$0.38
The Antiquities War+13% Synergy
$0.28
Curious Inquiry+13% Synergy
$0.15
Hold for Questioning+12% Synergy
$0.14
Struggle for Project Purity+10% Synergy
$3.72
Fleeting Memories+10% Synergy
$0.07
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+7% Synergy
$0.14
Witness Protection+6% Synergy
$0.22
Nerd Rage+5% Synergy
$0.77
Clan Crafter+5% Synergy
$0.78
Font of Magic+5% Synergy
$0.37
Artificer Class+4% Synergy
$14.97
Thopter Spy Network+3% Synergy
$1.10
Amphibian Downpour+3% Synergy
$1.16
Mirrodin Besieged+3% Synergy
$4.77
The Legend of Kuruk+3% Synergy
$3.45
Power Artifact+3% Synergy
$165.27
Teferi's Ageless Insight+2% Synergy
$3.74
Mirrormade+1% Synergy
$1.75
Imprisoned in the Moon0% Synergy
$0.29
Back to Basics-1% Synergy
$5.72
Wizard Class-6% Synergy
$3.88
Mystic Remora-8% Synergy
$10.56
Propaganda-12% Synergy
$3.42
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside James, Wandering Dad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+35% Synergy
$0.35
Tezzeret the Seeker+12% Synergy
$22.44
Karn, Living Legacy+6% Synergy
$1.47
Karn, Scion of Urza+5% Synergy
$4.24
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+2% Synergy
$19.97
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-9% Synergy
$8.74
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+26% Synergy
$0.57
Buried Ruin+25% Synergy
$0.36
Inventors' Fair+22% Synergy
$12.99
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+21% Synergy
$9.70
Academy Ruins+18% Synergy
$9.05
Sanctum of Eternity+13% Synergy
$7.90
Darksteel Citadel+12% Synergy
$4.64
War Room+11% Synergy
$2.31
Urza's Saga+8% Synergy
$39.52
Treasure Vault+8% Synergy
$1.68
Tolaria West+6% Synergy
$1.69
Fomori Vault+6% Synergy
$10.14
Agna Qel'a+5% Synergy
$1.34
Remote Isle+3% Synergy
$0.17
Lonely Sandbar+2% Synergy
$0.28
Terrain Generator+2% Synergy
$2.18
Urza's Mine+2% Synergy
$1.56
Urza's Tower+2% Synergy
$0.84
Urza's Power Plant+2% Synergy
$2.02
Scavenger Grounds+1% Synergy
$0.40
Sunken Palace+1% Synergy
$0.78
Otawara, Soaring City0% Synergy
$28.46
Mistrise Village0% Synergy
$7.57
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$1.11
Cephalid Coliseum-1% Synergy
$0.24
Castle Vantress-2% Synergy
$0.29
Minamo, School at Water's Edge-2% Synergy
$60.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-3% Synergy
$51.56
Rogue's Passage-3% Synergy
$0.31
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$2.54
Halimar Depths-5% Synergy
$0.37
Mystic Sanctuary-9% Synergy
$0.81
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Five Hundred Year Diary+65% Synergy
$0.35
Basalt Monolith+20% Synergy
$4.73
Everflowing Chalice+14% Synergy
$0.40
Liquimetal Torque+14% Synergy
$3.43
Mind Stone+13% Synergy
$0.35
Thran Dynamo+12% Synergy
$4.35
Hedron Archive+12% Synergy
$0.19
Fellwar Stone+10% Synergy
$0.65
Midnight Clock+10% Synergy
$0.56
Luck Bobblehead+10% Synergy
$2.45
Perception Bobblehead+9% Synergy
$1.59
Arcane Signet+8% Synergy
$0.39
Thought Vessel+8% Synergy
$2.90
Intelligence Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.84
Endurance Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$1.04
Agility Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$0.92
Strength Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$3.54
Sonic Screwdriver+8% Synergy
$3.85
Charisma Bobblehead+8% Synergy
$2.12
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
$0.31
Blinkmoth Urn+6% Synergy
$0.94
Moonsnare Prototype+5% Synergy
$0.29
Sky Diamond+4% Synergy
$0.24
Grim Monolith+4% Synergy
$436.16
Prismatic Lens+4% Synergy
$0.39
Gilded Lotus+3% Synergy
$0.47
Sol Ring+2% Synergy
$1.17
Mox Opal+2% Synergy
$214.76
Mox Diamond+2% Synergy
$1066.67
Machine God's Effigy+2% Synergy
$7.14
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
$0.34
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$38.55
Throne of Eldraine-4% Synergy
$36.86
Decanter of Endless Water-6% Synergy
$5.28
Lands
The mana base foundation for James, Wandering Dad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scene of the Crime+12% Synergy
$0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen+9% Synergy
$0.86
The Mycosynth Gardens+9% Synergy
$0.32
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$5.52
Island+4% Synergy
$0.21
Urza's Cave+4% Synergy
$1.04
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.27
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.28
Glasspool Mimic0% Synergy
$5.87
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$33.96
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$32.67
Gemstone Caverns-1% Synergy
$45.17
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$18.43
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$35.34
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$15.08
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