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Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist: Exile
Price tag $16.71

Legendary Creature — Human Rogue Enchantment Background

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Passionate Archaeologist
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Rakdos

Playstyle & Strategy

Exile 27% Treasure 27% Dungeon 18% Burn 9% Discover 9%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist Exile game on their own.

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+43% Synergy $41.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+24% Synergy $125.34
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+20% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+16% Synergy $70.03

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Exile plan in Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+95% Synergy $7.92
Prosper, Tome-Bound Prosper, Tome-Bound
+93% Synergy $9.00
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
+92% Synergy $0.42
Order of Midnight Order of Midnight
+67% Synergy $0.18
Sibsig Muckdraggers Sibsig Muckdraggers
+67% Synergy $0.07
Tombstalker Tombstalker
+67% Synergy $0.19
Shambling Attendants Shambling Attendants
+67% Synergy $0.07
Soulflayer Soulflayer
+67% Synergy $0.26
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+66% Synergy $0.22
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+66% Synergy $0.69
Veronica, Dissident Scribe Veronica, Dissident Scribe
+66% Synergy $0.33
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+65% Synergy $0.38
Nightshade Assassin Nightshade Assassin
+65% Synergy $0.16
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+65% Synergy $2.51
Gorgon Recluse Gorgon Recluse
+65% Synergy $0.11
Dream Devourer Dream Devourer
+64% Synergy $1.37
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+64% Synergy $9.79
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+64% Synergy $17.79
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+62% Synergy $13.30
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+57% Synergy $32.35
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+51% Synergy $0.32
Combustion Man Combustion Man
+48% Synergy $0.29
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+33% Synergy $0.36
Stirring Bard Stirring Bard
+33% Synergy $0.26
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+33% Synergy $0.18
Dimir House Guard Dimir House Guard
+33% Synergy $0.29
Hearth Elemental Hearth Elemental
+33% Synergy $0.30
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+32% Synergy $0.31
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+31% Synergy $11.71
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+31% Synergy $12.26
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+30% Synergy $0.40
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+28% Synergy $5.32
Decadent Dragon Decadent Dragon
+28% Synergy $1.68
Kefka, Dancing Mad Kefka, Dancing Mad
+28% Synergy $0.40
Marionette Master Marionette Master
+27% Synergy $3.18
Xorn Xorn
+25% Synergy $9.04
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+24% Synergy $6.03
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+24% Synergy $13.55
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+22% Synergy $1.43
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+18% Synergy $5.89
Bloodboil Sorcerer Bloodboil Sorcerer
+100% Synergy $0.22
Vicious Battlerager Vicious Battlerager
+100% Synergy $0.11
Caves of Chaos Adventurer Caves of Chaos Adventurer
+100% Synergy $0.41

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile deck ahead.

Magmatic Sinkhole Magmatic Sinkhole
+67% Synergy $0.17
Faithless Salvaging Faithless Salvaging
+66% Synergy $0.20
Zoyowa's Justice Zoyowa's Justice
+66% Synergy $0.33
Murderous Cut Murderous Cut
+66% Synergy $0.33
Dark Withering Dark Withering
+64% Synergy $0.22
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+59% Synergy $0.61
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+33% Synergy $1.97
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+32% Synergy $0.49
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+31% Synergy $1.64
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+28% Synergy $17.44
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $12.67
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+12% Synergy $3.27
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-10% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-14% Synergy $0.38

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Exile game plan forward for Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist.

Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+98% Synergy $0.27
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+82% Synergy $4.98
Psychotic Episode Psychotic Episode
+66% Synergy $0.06
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+66% Synergy $0.27
Tasigur's Cruelty Tasigur's Cruelty
+66% Synergy $0.10
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+64% Synergy $0.36
Fevered Suspicion Fevered Suspicion
+63% Synergy $2.87
Terminal Agony Terminal Agony
+63% Synergy $0.26
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+62% Synergy $8.12
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+57% Synergy $4.22
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+54% Synergy $1.23
Into the Time Vortex Into the Time Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.33
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+33% Synergy $0.85
Volcanic Torrent Volcanic Torrent
+33% Synergy $0.26
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+32% Synergy $9.81
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+32% Synergy $0.28
Highway Robbery Highway Robbery
+32% Synergy $0.28
Ensnared by the Mara Ensnared by the Mara
+31% Synergy $6.64
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+31% Synergy $0.66
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+31% Synergy $2.85
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+30% Synergy $1.61
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+27% Synergy $2.09
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+24% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+16% Synergy $0.82
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-8% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Memory Vessel Memory Vessel
+67% Synergy $0.33
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+65% Synergy $0.74
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+33% Synergy $7.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.32
Trailblazer's Torch Trailblazer's Torch
+100% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Exile strategy in Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+98% Synergy $4.51
Etali's Favor Etali's Favor
+67% Synergy $0.24
Furious Rise Furious Rise
+66% Synergy $0.18
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+66% Synergy $7.76
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
+66% Synergy $0.27
Oubliette Oubliette
+66% Synergy $2.86
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+65% Synergy $1.97
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+65% Synergy $0.39
Fated Firepower Fated Firepower
+46% Synergy $5.89
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+43% Synergy $4.02
Loot Dispute Loot Dispute
+33% Synergy $0.28
The Flux The Flux
+33% Synergy $0.34
Demonic Ruckus Demonic Ruckus
+33% Synergy $0.33
Korvold and the Noble Thief Korvold and the Noble Thief
+33% Synergy $0.26
Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+28% Synergy $1.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+16% Synergy $18.31

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist Exile decks.

Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+94% Synergy $4.00
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+91% Synergy $4.00
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+66% Synergy $0.22
Junktown Junktown
+66% Synergy $0.25
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+66% Synergy $0.19
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+56% Synergy $29.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+56% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+48% Synergy $57.13
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+32% Synergy $1.21
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+32% Synergy $20.73
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+32% Synergy $0.19
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+31% Synergy $1.00
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $38.10
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+28% Synergy $1.53
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+27% Synergy $6.42
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+25% Synergy $11.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.36
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+100% Synergy $0.27
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.63

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile strategy.

Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+62% Synergy $3.11
Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+33% Synergy $0.16
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+22% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+100% Synergy $3.50
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+100% Synergy $0.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.60
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-22% Synergy $2.99
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-49% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist's Exile decks.

Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
+53% Synergy $1.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+49% Synergy $0.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+36% Synergy $0.36
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+33% Synergy $17.82
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+33% Synergy $0.36
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+30% Synergy $0.31
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+30% Synergy $0.59
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+30% Synergy $0.54
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+26% Synergy $0.25
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+25% Synergy $1.02
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+20% Synergy $10.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+18% Synergy $12.67
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.25
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+14% Synergy $0.09
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
+12% Synergy $11.68
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+2% Synergy $0.34
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
+2% Synergy $2.90
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
0% Synergy $0.28
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
-2% Synergy $0.37
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-3% Synergy $8.45
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-5% Synergy $26.54
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-12% Synergy $0.32
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-30% Synergy $0.52
Swamp Swamp
-31% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
-31% Synergy $0.08

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Passionate Archaeologist: Exile.

Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Sarevok, Deathbringer Passionate Archaeologist Sarevok, Deathbringer // Passionate Archaeologist
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Tavern Brawler Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Tavern Brawler
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Street Urchin Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Street Urchin
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tymna the Weaver Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tymna the Weaver
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Guild Artisan Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Guild Artisan
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Vial Smasher the Fierce Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Sarevok, Deathbringer Popular Entertainer Sarevok, Deathbringer // Popular Entertainer
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Passionate Archaeologist Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Passionate Archaeologist
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Francisco, Fowl Marauder Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Breeches, Brazen Plunderer // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Agent of the Shadow Thieves Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Francisco, Fowl Marauder Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Vial Smasher the Fierce Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Vial Smasher the Fierce
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Passionate Archaeologist Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Passionate Archaeologist
Sarevok, Deathbringer Guild Artisan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Guild Artisan
Sarevok, Deathbringer Street Urchin Sarevok, Deathbringer // Street Urchin
Sarevok, Deathbringer Tavern Brawler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Tavern Brawler
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Passionate Archaeologist Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Passionate Archaeologist
Viconia, Drow Apostate Dragon Cultist Viconia, Drow Apostate // Dragon Cultist
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
The Twelfth Doctor Vislor Turlough The Twelfth Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Criminal Past Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Criminal Past
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Haunted One Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Agent of the Iron Throne Ganax, Astral Hunter // Agent of the Iron Throne
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Agent of the Shadow Thieves Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Agent of the Iron Throne Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Cultist of the Absolute Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Cultist of the Absolute
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Scion of Halaster Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer // Scion of Halaster
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Cultist of the Absolute Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Cultist of the Absolute

Other Available Backgrounds

Safana, Calimport Cutthroat can also choose from these 29 other backgrounds:

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Street Urchin Street Urchin
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
Faceless One Faceless One
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Haunted One Haunted One
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Master Chef Master Chef
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier