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Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist

Legendary Creature — Human Scientist

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4832 Current Rank
#3787 Last Week
2 Decks

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TCGplayer $9.97

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist decks.

Data, Professor of Humanities Data, Professor of Humanities
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist's abilities and overall game plan.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+65% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Cold Case Cracker Cold Case Cracker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Out of the Way Out of the Way
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.06
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.06
Graviton, Fundamental Force Graviton, Fundamental Force
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Blue Marvel, Adam Brashear Blue Marvel, Adam Brashear
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.23
Out Cold Out Cold
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist decks.

Cold Case Cracker Cold Case Cracker
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.15
Out of the Way Out of the Way
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Eliminate the Impossible Eliminate the Impossible
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.06
Case of the Filched Falcon Case of the Filched Falcon
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.06
Graviton, Fundamental Force Graviton, Fundamental Force
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.22
Blue Marvel, Adam Brashear Blue Marvel, Adam Brashear
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Out Cold Out Cold
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.14
Curious Inquiry Curious Inquiry
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+40% Synergy in 100% of decks $8.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+34% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.34

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.23
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.31
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.11

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
Senator Peacock Senator Peacock
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Martha Jones Martha Jones
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Katsumasa, the Animator Katsumasa, the Animator
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.38
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.25
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $8.90
Voracious Bibliophile Voracious Bibliophile
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.44
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Shipwreck Dowser Shipwreck Dowser
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Master of Waves Master of Waves
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.41
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.27
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.96
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.60
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $32.40
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+43% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.41
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.30
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $17.77
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.03
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.81
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.74
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.71
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.14
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.20
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.90
Spark Double Spark Double
+37% Synergy in 50% of decks $10.76
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.73
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.73
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.46
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $7.08

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist safe.

Wipe Away Wipe Away
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.19
Urza's Command Urza's Command
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.18
Enervate Enervate
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Twitch Twitch
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.16
Shimmering Mirage Shimmering Mirage
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.21
Whim of Volrath Whim of Volrath
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.20
Gigadrowse Gigadrowse
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.58
Thermal Flux Thermal Flux
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.22
Dive Down Dive Down
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.13
Twisted Image Twisted Image
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.37
Mind Games Mind Games
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.34
Dream's Grip Dream's Grip
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.43
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Twiddle Twiddle
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Leap Leap
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.96
Cerulean Wisps Cerulean Wisps
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.35
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.02
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.09
Evacuation Evacuation
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.97
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+41% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.84
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+38% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.94
Snap Snap
+30% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.71
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+29% Synergy in 50% of decks $18.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $39.11
Aetherize Aetherize
+17% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.39
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+12% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.72
Pongify Pongify
+9% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.56
High Tide High Tide
+6% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.14

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist's game plan and control the board.

All Is Dust All Is Dust
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.52
Trait Doctoring Trait Doctoring
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Energy Tap Energy Tap
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.28
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.45
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $9.92
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.83
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $4.41
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Wizard's Staff Wizard's Staff
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

In Too Deep In Too Deep
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.70
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.40
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.42
Fateful Discovery Fateful Discovery
+45% Synergy in 50% of decks $3.44
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+42% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.93
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $13.21
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+19% Synergy in 50% of decks $67.31

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.54

Utility Lands

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

Glimmerpost Glimmerpost
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $5.62
Cloudpost Cloudpost
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.32
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+40% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.64
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+33% Synergy in 50% of decks $46.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+24% Synergy in 50% of decks $28.02
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+0% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy in 50% of decks $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+80% Synergy in 100% of decks $9.13
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+65% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.32
Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.23
Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+49% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+48% Synergy in 100% of decks $4.98
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+47% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.82
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.36
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+39% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.28
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+34% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.97
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+28% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-14% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-34% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+26% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.29

Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist Deck Stats

Based on 2 Sam Kirk, Xenoanthropologist decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Card Types in the average deck
99 cards
  • Creature 22
  • Instant 20
  • Sorcery 4
  • Artifact 11
  • Enchantment 4
  • Land 38

Lands: 32 basic, 6 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 1 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
0%
2 · Core
100%
3 · Upgraded
0%
4 · Optimized
0%
5 · cEDH
0%

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