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Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage
Price tag $0.13

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Enchantment Background

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Candlekeep Sage
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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

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Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fanatic of the Harrowing Fanatic of the Harrowing
+100% Synergy $0.04
Scurrilous Sentry Scurrilous Sentry
+100% Synergy $0.02
Aarakocra Sneak Aarakocra Sneak
+99% Synergy $0.05
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+99% Synergy $0.11
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+99% Synergy $0.08
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+99% Synergy $0.07
Underdark Explorer Underdark Explorer
+99% Synergy $0.05
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+99% Synergy $0.10
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+96% Synergy $0.23
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+96% Synergy $24.97
Identity Thief Identity Thief
+50% Synergy $0.20
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+50% Synergy $0.38
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+50% Synergy $0.08
Secret Door Secret Door
+50% Synergy $0.07
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sarevok, Deathbringer
+50% Synergy $0.09
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+50% Synergy $0.07
Cloudkin Seer Cloudkin Seer
+50% Synergy $0.15
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+50% Synergy $0.53
Illusory Ambusher Illusory Ambusher
+50% Synergy $0.13
Quicksilver Fisher Quicksilver Fisher
+50% Synergy $0.02
Sea Gate Oracle Sea Gate Oracle
+50% Synergy $0.14
Starscream, Power Hungry Starscream, Seeker Leader Starscream, Power Hungry
+50% Synergy $4.69
Winter Eladrin Winter Eladrin
+50% Synergy $0.04
Young Blue Dragon Young Blue Dragon
+50% Synergy $0.09
Jace, Vryn's Prodigy Jace, Telepath Unbound Jace, Vryn's Prodigy
+49% Synergy $4.54
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+49% Synergy $0.20
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+49% Synergy $0.04
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+49% Synergy $2.08
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+49% Synergy $0.14
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+49% Synergy $0.11
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+49% Synergy $0.07
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+49% Synergy $0.19
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+48% Synergy $0.20
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+47% Synergy $39.87
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+47% Synergy $0.27
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+47% Synergy $0.31
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+46% Synergy $1.20
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+40% Synergy $0.11
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+39% Synergy $10.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+38% Synergy $0.25
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+36% Synergy $1.22
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+35% Synergy $3.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage safe.

Dire Downdraft Dire Downdraft
+100% Synergy $0.03
Displace Displace
+98% Synergy $0.46
Blur Blur
+98% Synergy $0.34
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+97% Synergy $0.19
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+96% Synergy $0.24
Long-Term Plans Long-Term Plans
+50% Synergy $3.51
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+50% Synergy $0.10
Abnormal Endurance Abnormal Endurance
+50% Synergy $0.12
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+50% Synergy $0.10
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+50% Synergy $0.05
Flashfreeze Flashfreeze
+50% Synergy $0.14
Long Goodbye Long Goodbye
+50% Synergy $0.25
Pharika's Libation Pharika's Libation
+50% Synergy $0.10
Precognitive Perception Precognitive Perception
+50% Synergy $0.21
Reasonable Doubt Reasonable Doubt
+50% Synergy $0.04
Split Decision Split Decision
+50% Synergy $1.21
Undercity's Embrace Undercity's Embrace
+50% Synergy $0.04
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+49% Synergy $0.24
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+49% Synergy $0.13
Return to Action Return to Action
+49% Synergy $0.11
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+49% Synergy $0.07
Deduce Deduce
+49% Synergy $0.08
Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+49% Synergy $0.12
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+48% Synergy $0.34
Feign Death Feign Death
+48% Synergy $0.77
Wash Away Wash Away
+48% Synergy $0.47
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+47% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+44% Synergy $1.25
Resculpt Resculpt
+42% Synergy $0.28
Murder Murder
+42% Synergy $0.04
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+35% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+35% Synergy $2.22
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+34% Synergy $15.45
Swan Song Swan Song
+32% Synergy $8.03
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+24% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+21% Synergy $1.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+18% Synergy $1.34
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage's game plan and control the board.

Consuming Vapors Consuming Vapors
+50% Synergy $0.20
Deathmark Deathmark
+50% Synergy $0.17
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+50% Synergy $0.18
Reave Soul Reave Soul
+50% Synergy $0.04
Talrand's Invocation Talrand's Invocation
+50% Synergy $0.08
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+49% Synergy $8.31
Blood Money Blood Money
+48% Synergy $0.67
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+47% Synergy $0.10
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+44% Synergy $0.40
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+43% Synergy $1.72
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+40% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+39% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+50% Synergy $0.20
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+50% Synergy $0.18
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+49% Synergy $7.65
Thieves' Tools Thieves' Tools
+49% Synergy $0.08
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+48% Synergy $3.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
+50% Synergy $0.06
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+49% Synergy $0.60
Haunted One Haunted One
+47% Synergy $7.26
Propaganda Propaganda
+35% Synergy $2.35

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

War Room War Room
+49% Synergy $2.85
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
+41% Synergy $0.29
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+31% Synergy $18.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.89

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+49% Synergy $0.09
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+49% Synergy $1.40
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+49% Synergy $0.12
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+49% Synergy $3.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+45% Synergy $2.88
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+41% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+18% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+18% Synergy $1.34
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.24

Lands

The mana base foundation for Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Black Dragon Gate Black Dragon Gate
+49% Synergy $0.30
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+48% Synergy $0.07
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+48% Synergy $0.10
River of Tears River of Tears
+39% Synergy $0.14
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+34% Synergy $0.04
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+34% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+33% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+16% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+12% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+12% Synergy $0.25
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+12% Synergy $16.75
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+10% Synergy $5.02
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+9% Synergy $0.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+1% Synergy $0.19
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $1.44
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Candlekeep Sage.

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Clan Crafter Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Clan Crafter
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Dungeon Delver Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Dungeon Delver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Feywild Visitor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Feywild Visitor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Shameless Charlatan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Shameless Charlatan
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Sword Coast Sailor Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Sword Coast Sailor
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Miara, Thorn of the Glade Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sengir, the Dark Baron Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Tormod, the Desecrator Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Tormod, the Desecrator
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Iron Throne Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Criminal Past Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Criminal Past
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Cultist of the Absolute Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Cultist of the Absolute
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Haunted One Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Haunted One
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Scion of Halaster Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Scion of Halaster
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Iron Throne Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Iron Throne
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Agent of the Shadow Thieves Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Cultist of the Absolute Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Cultist of the Absolute
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Haunted One Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Haunted One
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Scion of Halaster Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Scion of Halaster
Sengir, the Dark Baron Siani, Eye of the Storm Sengir, the Dark Baron // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Sarevok, Deathbringer Candlekeep Sage Sarevok, Deathbringer // Candlekeep Sage
Sarevok, Deathbringer Clan Crafter Sarevok, Deathbringer // Clan Crafter
Sarevok, Deathbringer Dungeon Delver Sarevok, Deathbringer // Dungeon Delver
Sarevok, Deathbringer Feywild Visitor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Feywild Visitor
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Iron Throne Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Iron Throne
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Agent of the Shadow Thieves Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Criminal Past Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Criminal Past
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Cultist of the Absolute Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Cultist of the Absolute
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Haunted One Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Haunted One
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
Siani, Eye of the Storm Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Siani, Eye of the Storm // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tormod, the Desecrator Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tormod, the Desecrator

Other Available Backgrounds

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Master Chef Master Chef
Haunted One Haunted One
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Criminal Past Criminal Past
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier