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James, Wandering Dad: Control
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureHuman Scientist

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a James, Wandering Dad Control game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+45% Synergy $17.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+35% Synergy $69.44
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+28% Synergy $459.66
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+28% Synergy $1076.87
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+24% Synergy $158.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+23% Synergy $105.77
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+22% Synergy $125.34
The One Ring The One Ring
+21% Synergy $101.75
Force of Will Force of Will
+16% Synergy $70.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.26

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in James, Wandering Dad decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+90% Synergy $2.43
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+63% Synergy $0.25
Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+59% Synergy $13.92
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+47% Synergy $2.04
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+33% Synergy $0.40
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+33% Synergy $0.36
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+33% Synergy $0.37
Sicarian Infiltrator Sicarian Infiltrator
+33% Synergy $6.04
Nick Valentine, Private Eye Nick Valentine, Private Eye
+33% Synergy $0.30
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+33% Synergy $0.16
Daring Sleuth Bearer of Overwhelming Truths Daring Sleuth
+33% Synergy $0.07
Mistway Spy Mistway Spy
+33% Synergy $0.07
Flesh Duplicate Flesh Duplicate
+32% Synergy $8.38
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+32% Synergy $0.41
Subtlety Subtlety
+32% Synergy $10.96
Darksteel Juggernaut Darksteel Juggernaut
+32% Synergy $1.37
Pili-Pala Pili-Pala
+32% Synergy $3.20
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+32% Synergy $9.40
Thundertrap Trainer Thundertrap Trainer
+32% Synergy $1.07
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+31% Synergy $4.45
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+31% Synergy $0.24
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+31% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+31% Synergy $1.53
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+31% Synergy $0.33
Omen Hawker Omen Hawker
+30% Synergy $0.23
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+30% Synergy $2.35
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+30% Synergy $0.96
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+30% Synergy $5.98
Riddlesmith Riddlesmith
+30% Synergy $0.29
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+28% Synergy $4.70
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+28% Synergy $1.17
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+28% Synergy $5.10
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+28% Synergy $1.86
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+28% Synergy $2.13
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+27% Synergy $0.36
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+26% Synergy $16.65
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+26% Synergy $4.68
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+26% Synergy $1.05
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+25% Synergy $0.34
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+25% Synergy $0.42
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+25% Synergy $1.52
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+23% Synergy $0.45
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+21% Synergy $3.81
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+21% Synergy $0.58
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+19% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+19% Synergy $0.70
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $10.47
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+16% Synergy $0.70
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+14% Synergy $2.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+9% Synergy $6.00

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep James, Wandering Dad's Control deck ahead.

Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+62% Synergy $5.09
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+54% Synergy $4.84
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+51% Synergy $1.88
Resculpt Resculpt
+49% Synergy $0.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+47% Synergy $3.95
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+40% Synergy $52.75
Swan Song Swan Song
+40% Synergy $7.86
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+33% Synergy $0.13
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+33% Synergy $0.30
Reverse the Polarity Reverse the Polarity
+32% Synergy $0.44
Winds of Rebuke Winds of Rebuke
+32% Synergy $0.26
Banishing Knack Banishing Knack
+32% Synergy $2.98
Dizzy Spell Dizzy Spell
+32% Synergy $3.36
Submerge Submerge
+32% Synergy $6.49
Whirlwind Denial Whirlwind Denial
+32% Synergy $0.09
Boomerang Boomerang
+32% Synergy $0.10
Snapback Snapback
+32% Synergy $0.35
Defabricate Defabricate
+31% Synergy $0.19
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+31% Synergy $0.19
Deduce Deduce
+31% Synergy $0.18
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+28% Synergy $15.10
Unsummon Unsummon
+28% Synergy $0.06
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+28% Synergy $15.83
Commandeer Commandeer
+28% Synergy $3.01
Misdirection Misdirection
+28% Synergy $10.60
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+27% Synergy $10.39
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+25% Synergy $0.26
Dispel Dispel
+24% Synergy $0.37
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+24% Synergy $2.38
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+24% Synergy $9.13
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+24% Synergy $18.57
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+21% Synergy $2.54
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+18% Synergy $49.82
Snap Snap
+15% Synergy $3.66
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.11
Opt Opt
+8% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+1% Synergy $3.43
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $0.60
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.46
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.26
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.43
High Tide High Tide
-11% Synergy $1.21

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for James, Wandering Dad.

Fabricate Fabricate
+46% Synergy $9.41
Silent Departure Silent Departure
+33% Synergy $0.09
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+32% Synergy $0.19
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+31% Synergy $0.32
Timetwister Timetwister
+31% Synergy
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+30% Synergy $387.81
Reshape Reshape
+27% Synergy $4.57
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+25% Synergy $5.62
Ravenform Ravenform
+25% Synergy $0.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+22% Synergy $0.28
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+22% Synergy $3.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $35.07
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $2.00

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to James, Wandering Dad Control decks.

Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+83% Synergy $12.89
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+65% Synergy $3.44
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+33% Synergy $6.83
Weathered Runestone Weathered Runestone
+33% Synergy $0.37
Erratic Portal Erratic Portal
+33% Synergy $2.91
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+33% Synergy $0.13
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+32% Synergy $0.40
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+32% Synergy $2.49
Clock of Omens Clock of Omens
+31% Synergy $4.50
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+31% Synergy $19.70
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+31% Synergy $3.27
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+31% Synergy $7.53
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+31% Synergy $1.18
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+31% Synergy $3.32
Moonsilver Key Moonsilver Key
+30% Synergy $0.75
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+28% Synergy $2.83
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+28% Synergy $23.88
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+27% Synergy $6.09
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+26% Synergy $1.37
Aether Spellbomb Aether Spellbomb
+25% Synergy $0.42
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+24% Synergy $2.27
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+24% Synergy $2.68
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+19% Synergy $47.01
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+16% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.99
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-26% Synergy $6.10

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in James, Wandering Dad decks.

Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+60% Synergy $3.73
Sunken Hope Sunken Hope
+33% Synergy $0.29
In Too Deep In Too Deep
+33% Synergy $0.40
Equilibrium Equilibrium
+33% Synergy $3.52
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+33% Synergy $0.37
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+31% Synergy $13.20
Power Artifact Power Artifact
+31% Synergy $180.98
Dress Down Dress Down
+31% Synergy $0.56
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+30% Synergy
Mirrodin Besieged Mirrodin Besieged
+28% Synergy $5.23
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+28% Synergy $1.04
Training Grounds Training Grounds
+26% Synergy $7.06
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+24% Synergy $8.51
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+16% Synergy $2.82
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+7% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up James, Wandering Dad's Control game plan.

Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
+57% Synergy $22.88
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+30% Synergy $4.44
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+18% Synergy $10.01

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in James, Wandering Dad Control decks.

Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+54% Synergy $13.08
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+50% Synergy $39.67
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+48% Synergy $8.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+41% Synergy $31.72
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+31% Synergy $515.64
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+28% Synergy $6.42
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+24% Synergy $0.38
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+24% Synergy $0.32
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+22% Synergy $0.69
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+21% Synergy $60.97
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+20% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $0.85
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+17% Synergy $49.84
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+15% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out James, Wandering Dad's Control strategy.

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+56% Synergy $3.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+35% Synergy $0.46
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+33% Synergy $0.36
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+30% Synergy $0.42
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.25
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $229.90
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $0.54
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+21% Synergy $38.08
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+17% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+15% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.60
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.57
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind James, Wandering Dad's Control decks.

Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+30% Synergy $34.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+28% Synergy $39.06
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+27% Synergy $48.66
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+26% Synergy $36.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+26% Synergy $38.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+25% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+25% Synergy $15.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+19% Synergy $0.70
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+18% Synergy $35.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.11
Island Island
+6% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like James, Wandering Dad: Control.