James, Wandering Dad
$0.29
$0.29Legendary 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
#3198
Current Rank
#3214
Last Week
#2868
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.
Fateful Discovery+18% Synergy
$4.10
Uncover the Moon-Letters+5% Synergy
$0.35
Riddles in the Dark+1% Synergy
$0.33
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with James, Wandering Dad's abilities and overall game plan.
Academy Manufactor+68% Synergy
$9.52
Forensic Gadgeteer+66% Synergy
$2.74
Tangletrove Kelp+64% Synergy
$0.30
Rise and Shine+60% Synergy
$0.38
Archway of Innovation+58% Synergy
$1.40
Tamiyo's Journal+57% Synergy
$2.88
Inspiring Statuary+56% Synergy
$0.36
Cyberdrive Awakener+55% Synergy
$1.73
Mechanized Production+53% Synergy
$3.26
Shimmer Dragon+52% Synergy
$0.31
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful James, Wandering Dad decks.
Kappa Cannoneer+49% Synergy
$0.42
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter+46% Synergy
$0.32
Urza, Lord High Artificer+40% Synergy
$16.30
Thought Monitor+40% Synergy
$0.39
Junk Winder+40% Synergy
$0.36
Whir of Invention+34% Synergy
$7.05
Thoughtcast+34% Synergy
$2.84
An Offer You Can't Refuse+5% Synergy
$3.66
Counterspell-8% Synergy
$3.57
Sapphire Medallion-12% Synergy
$7.39
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Grim Monolith+3% Synergy
$483.24
Mana Vault+3% Synergy
$120.46
The One Ring+1% Synergy
$121.57
Ancient Tomb0% Synergy
$133.20
Mystical Tutor-1% Synergy
$17.73
Thassa's Oracle-2% Synergy
$23.67
Force of Will-3% Synergy
$60.13
Cyclonic Rift-4% Synergy
$39.46
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$71.11
Fierce Guardianship-8% Synergy
$63.89
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement James, Wandering Dad's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Erdwal Illuminator+41% Synergy
$0.35
Ethereal Investigator+38% Synergy
$0.34
Mm'menon, the Right Hand+31% Synergy
$0.35
Broodstar+30% Synergy
$1.07
Nick Valentine, Private Eye+26% Synergy
$0.20
Ironheart, Clever Champion+23% Synergy
$0.39
Omen Hawker+23% Synergy
$0.36
Etherium Sculptor+22% Synergy
$0.78
Senator Peacock+21% Synergy
$0.46
Nyssa of Traken+19% Synergy
$0.23
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+17% Synergy
$0.67
Foundry Inspector+17% Synergy
$0.38
Martha Jones+16% Synergy
$0.33
Master of Etherium+14% Synergy
$1.03
Synth Infiltrator+14% Synergy
$0.34
Floodhound+13% Synergy
$0.22
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan+12% Synergy
$0.31
Kuldotha Forgemaster+12% Synergy
$11.46
Trophy Mage+11% Synergy
$0.71
Palladium Myr+11% Synergy
$1.12
Daring Sleuth+10% Synergy
$0.05
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards+10% Synergy
$0.30
Transplant Theorist+10% Synergy
$0.24
Osgood, Operation Double+10% Synergy
$0.25
Katara, Bending Prodigy+9% Synergy
$0.20
Triskaidekaphile+9% Synergy
$0.85
Transit Mage+9% Synergy
$0.33
Darksteel Juggernaut+8% Synergy
$1.47
Grand Architect+8% Synergy
$1.07
Loyal Inventor+7% Synergy
$0.31
Owlin Spiralmancer+7% Synergy
$0.29
Detective of the Month+7% Synergy
$0.29
Padeem, Consul of Innovation+7% Synergy
$2.79
Steelswarm Operator+7% Synergy
$0.28
Filigree Attendant+7% Synergy
$0.20
Stridehangar Automaton+6% Synergy
$2.65
Walking Ballista+6% Synergy
$10.54
Trinket Mage+6% Synergy
$0.41
Drift of Phantasms+5% Synergy
$0.24
Sai, Master Thopterist+5% Synergy
$0.70
Hydroelectric Specimen+4% Synergy
$0.88
Solemn Simulacrum+4% Synergy
$0.29
Phyrexian Metamorph+4% Synergy
$2.12
Burnished Hart+3% Synergy
$0.26
Tribute Mage+3% Synergy
$1.07
Hullbreaker Horror+1% Synergy
$6.36
Silver Myr0% Synergy
$0.69
The Reality Chip0% Synergy
$4.54
Faerie Mastermind-7% Synergy
$11.89
Laboratory Maniac-8% Synergy
$2.43
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping James, Wandering Dad safe.
Confirm Suspicions+29% Synergy
$0.26
Deduce+27% Synergy
$0.24
Evacuation+20% Synergy
$0.22
Scour for Scrap+18% Synergy
$0.36
Secrets of the Key+17% Synergy
$0.23
Masterful Replication+15% Synergy
$0.31
Mirrorform+12% Synergy
$1.97
Reality Shift+11% Synergy
$0.28
Aetherize+8% Synergy
$0.53
Stoic Rebuttal+8% Synergy
$0.31
Assert Authority+8% Synergy
$0.30
Muddle the Mixture+7% Synergy
$2.34
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$7.88
Run Away Together+6% Synergy
$0.21
Spell Swindle+6% Synergy
$2.09
Cerebral Download+5% Synergy
$0.19
Urza's Command+5% Synergy
$0.34
Resculpt+4% Synergy
$0.25
Chain of Vapor+4% Synergy
$15.90
Disruption Protocol+3% Synergy
$0.28
Dramatic Reversal+3% Synergy
$0.45
Thirst for Knowledge+2% Synergy
$0.26
Unsummon+2% Synergy
$0.25
Three Steps Ahead+2% Synergy
$6.12
Snap+2% Synergy
$3.71
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
$2.92
Desynchronization+1% Synergy
$5.94
Mana Drain+0% Synergy
$56.85
Mindbreak Trap+0% Synergy
$15.32
Flusterstorm0% Synergy
$8.90
Mental Misstep0% Synergy
$8.77
Fact or Fiction-1% Synergy
$0.28
Pact of Negation-1% Synergy
$17.68
Dispel-1% Synergy
$0.30
Mystic Confluence-2% Synergy
$1.09
Pongify-2% Synergy
$2.36
Force of Negation-2% Synergy
$52.98
Narset's Reversal-2% Synergy
$2.43
Rapid Hybridization-3% Synergy
$1.01
Negate-4% Synergy
$0.25
Blue Sun's Zenith-4% Synergy
$3.31
Arcane Denial-5% Synergy
$2.10
Cryptic Command-5% Synergy
$8.10
Swan Song-6% Synergy
$10.17
Flow of Knowledge-6% Synergy
$0.29
Frantic Search-12% Synergy
$1.68
Opt-13% Synergy
$0.25
High Tide-14% Synergy
$1.74
Brainstorm-20% Synergy
$1.39
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance James, Wandering Dad's game plan and control the board.
Universal Surveillance+26% Synergy
$0.21
Fabricate+17% Synergy
$10.28
Reshape+15% Synergy
$5.06
Hard Evidence+15% Synergy
$0.22
Reverse Engineer+14% Synergy
$0.21
Spirit Water Revival+12% Synergy
$1.04
Follow the Bodies+10% Synergy
$0.29
Echo Storm+8% Synergy
$0.34
Argivian Restoration+4% Synergy
$0.18
Boomerang Basics+4% Synergy
$0.52
Ravenform+1% Synergy
$0.32
Lórien Revealed-1% Synergy
$5.22
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
$37.15
Solve the Equation-5% Synergy
$3.44
Preordain-10% Synergy
$0.69
Ponder-13% Synergy
$3.66
Windfall-15% Synergy
$5.17
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Clock of Omens+28% Synergy
$3.59
Krark-Clan Ironworks+25% Synergy
$17.04
The Enigma Jewel+19% Synergy
$1.46
Nettlecyst+17% Synergy
$3.81
Magnifying Glass+15% Synergy
$0.25
Moonsilver Key+14% Synergy
$0.87
Crystal Shard+13% Synergy
$1.85
Esoteric Duplicator+12% Synergy
$1.51
Radiant Lotus+11% Synergy
$1.32
Transmutation Font+11% Synergy
$2.16
Wayfarer's Bauble+11% Synergy
$5.04
Manifold Key+10% Synergy
$1.52
Lucky Clover+8% Synergy
$0.32
Portal of Sanctuary+7% Synergy
$0.21
Voltaic Key+7% Synergy
$5.89
Sculpting Steel+6% Synergy
$3.30
Erratic Portal+6% Synergy
$2.94
Rings of Brighthearth+6% Synergy
$6.07
Nuka-Cola Vending Machine+6% Synergy
$24.34
Worldwalker Helm+6% Synergy
$4.55
Idol of Oblivion+5% Synergy
$2.74
Brotherhood Vertibird+5% Synergy
$0.33
Lithoform Engine+5% Synergy
$7.82
Expedition Map+4% Synergy
$1.05
Uthros Research Craft+4% Synergy
$1.22
Repurposing Bay+4% Synergy
$0.56
Unwinding Clock+2% Synergy
$20.14
Thopter Fabricator+2% Synergy
$0.37
Thousand-Year Elixir+2% Synergy
$14.81
Simulacrum Synthesizer+1% Synergy
$25.64
Darksteel Forge+0% Synergy
$50.66
Mystic Forge+0% Synergy
$3.47
Cloud Key+0% Synergy
$1.88
Sensei's Divining Top+0% Synergy
$42.20
Isochron Scepter0% Synergy
$13.48
Waterbending Scroll-1% Synergy
$0.25
The Water Crystal-4% Synergy
$4.54
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
$4.61
Swiftfoot Boots-16% Synergy
$2.32
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support James, Wandering Dad's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Trail of Evidence+28% Synergy
$0.31
Moonlit Meditation+28% Synergy
$0.40
In Too Deep+22% Synergy
$0.64
The Antiquities War+11% Synergy
$0.30
Curious Inquiry+10% Synergy
$0.24
Hold for Questioning+9% Synergy
$0.24
Fleeting Memories+9% Synergy
$0.09
Tamiyo Meets the Story Circle+8% Synergy
$0.19
Struggle for Project Purity+7% Synergy
$4.26
Witness Protection+5% Synergy
$0.24
Font of Magic+5% Synergy
$0.46
Power Artifact+3% Synergy
$184.48
Nerd Rage+2% Synergy
$3.10
Thopter Spy Network+2% Synergy
$0.78
Amphibian Downpour+1% Synergy
$1.88
Teferi's Ageless Insight+1% Synergy
$6.51
Mirrodin Besieged+0% Synergy
$4.14
Mirrormade+0% Synergy
$3.60
Imprisoned in the Moon-1% Synergy
$0.35
Wizard Class-4% Synergy
$3.28
Mystic Remora-9% Synergy
$12.92
Propaganda-12% Synergy
$2.74
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside James, Wandering Dad to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh+34% Synergy
$0.49
Tezzeret the Seeker+12% Synergy
$25.64
Karn, Living Legacy+6% Synergy
$1.23
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+3% Synergy
$22.68
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Seat of the Synod+26% Synergy
$0.87
Buried Ruin+25% Synergy
$0.40
Inventors' Fair+22% Synergy
$18.76
Uthros, Titanic Godcore+22% Synergy
$14.43
Academy Ruins+18% Synergy
$8.41
Darksteel Citadel+12% Synergy
$2.92
Sanctum of Eternity+12% Synergy
$7.43
War Room+10% Synergy
$5.32
Treasure Vault+8% Synergy
$2.39
Urza's Saga+6% Synergy
$40.72
Fomori Vault+6% Synergy
$14.68
Tolaria West+3% Synergy
$1.89
Remote Isle+2% Synergy
$0.24
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$10.18
Urza's Power Plant+2% Synergy
$2.27
Urza's Mine+2% Synergy
$1.23
Urza's Tower+2% Synergy
$0.95
Agna Qel'a+0% Synergy
$1.39
Terrain Generator+0% Synergy
$2.15
Scavenger Grounds+0% Synergy
$0.27
Otawara, Soaring City0% Synergy
$29.17
Minamo, School at Water's Edge0% Synergy
$59.95
Lonely Sandbar-1% Synergy
$0.24
Mistrise Village-1% Synergy
$8.81
Cephalid Coliseum-1% Synergy
$0.36
Temple of the False God-1% Synergy
$0.29
Rogue's Passage-2% Synergy
$0.36
Castle Vantress-3% Synergy
$0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-3% Synergy
$53.53
Reliquary Tower-3% Synergy
$3.79
Mystic Sanctuary-10% Synergy
$1.18
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Five Hundred Year Diary+64% Synergy
$0.33
Arc Reactor+22% Synergy
$0.95
Basalt Monolith+22% Synergy
$4.71
Everflowing Chalice+18% Synergy
$0.32
Thran Dynamo+14% Synergy
$4.25
Liquimetal Torque+13% Synergy
$3.62
Mind Stone+12% Synergy
$0.30
Midnight Clock+11% Synergy
$0.60
Brass Infiniscope+11% Synergy
$0.24
Hedron Archive+10% Synergy
$0.25
Fellwar Stone+9% Synergy
$0.90
Worn Powerstone+7% Synergy
$0.36
Luck Bobblehead+7% Synergy
$6.14
Sonic Screwdriver+7% Synergy
$3.09
Perception Bobblehead+6% Synergy
$2.37
Blinkmoth Urn+6% Synergy
$1.64
Strength Bobblehead+6% Synergy
$5.31
Charisma Bobblehead+6% Synergy
$2.11
Endurance Bobblehead+6% Synergy
$0.89
Agility Bobblehead+6% Synergy
$1.52
Thought Vessel+6% Synergy
$2.56
Arcane Signet+6% Synergy
$0.60
Intelligence Bobblehead+5% Synergy
$0.81
Gilded Lotus+5% Synergy
$0.64
Moonsnare Prototype+4% Synergy
$0.30
Sky Diamond+3% Synergy
$0.24
Prismatic Lens+3% Synergy
$0.41
The Eternity Elevator+3% Synergy
$3.02
Mox Opal+2% Synergy
$240.88
Mox Diamond+2% Synergy
$1145.44
Sol Ring+1% Synergy
$1.57
Chrome Mox+0% Synergy
$168.06
Extraplanar Lens-1% Synergy
$13.18
Commander's Sphere-2% Synergy
$0.26
Lotus Petal-2% Synergy
$35.13
Decanter of Endless Water-6% Synergy
$4.50
Lands
The mana base foundation for James, Wandering Dad decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Scene of the Crime+8% Synergy
$0.37
The Mycosynth Gardens+8% Synergy
$0.34
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$7.88
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.24
Urza's Cave+5% Synergy
$1.93
Hydroelectric Specimen+4% Synergy
$0.88
Island+2% Synergy
$0.06
Prismatic Vista+0% Synergy
$33.59
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
$0.28
Misty Rainforest+0% Synergy
$37.98
Gemstone Caverns0% Synergy
$60.16
Polluted Delta0% Synergy
$20.52
Scalding Tarn-1% Synergy
$38.48
Flooded Strand-1% Synergy
$16.04
Snow-Covered Island-1% Synergy
$1.02
Sea Gate Restoration-3% Synergy
$37.15
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Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Clan Crafter
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The Eighth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
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