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Szadek, Lord of Secrets
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureVampire

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2307 Current Rank
#3353 Last Week
#2167 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Szadek, Lord of Secrets.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Szadek, Lord of Secrets decks.

The Death of Gwen Stacy The Death of Gwen Stacy
+2% Synergy $0.28
Morbius the Living Vampire Morbius the Living Vampire
+1% Synergy $0.11
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
+1% Synergy $2.07
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-2% Synergy $0.43
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-2% Synergy $62.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Szadek, Lord of Secrets's abilities and overall game plan.

Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+51% Synergy $0.51
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+48% Synergy $0.19
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+42% Synergy $0.28
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+39% Synergy $0.60
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+38% Synergy $0.24
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+37% Synergy $3.30
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+33% Synergy $1.44
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+33% Synergy $6.98
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+33% Synergy $0.14
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+32% Synergy $1.44

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Szadek, Lord of Secrets decks.

Traumatize Traumatize
+32% Synergy $3.91
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+32% Synergy $0.66
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+32% Synergy $0.94
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+31% Synergy $0.23
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+28% Synergy $3.27
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+27% Synergy $3.20
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+25% Synergy $15.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+21% Synergy $1.22
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+18% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+12% Synergy $0.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $50.96
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $44.75
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $54.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Szadek, Lord of Secrets's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+32% Synergy $1.33
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+26% Synergy $0.31
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+25% Synergy $0.27
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+25% Synergy $44.00
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+21% Synergy $0.60
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+20% Synergy $0.40
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+20% Synergy $0.33
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+19% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+19% Synergy $3.34
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+19% Synergy $0.11
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+19% Synergy $11.07
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+18% Synergy $0.24
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+17% Synergy $0.30
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+17% Synergy $0.90
Memory Vampire Memory Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.21
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $17.65
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+12% Synergy $0.42
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+12% Synergy $11.12
Belltower Sphinx Belltower Sphinx
+12% Synergy $0.11
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+11% Synergy $1.07
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+11% Synergy $0.23
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.09
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
+10% Synergy $0.73
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+9% Synergy $0.64
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+9% Synergy $8.78
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+9% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Cutpurse Dimir Cutpurse
+9% Synergy $0.31
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+8% Synergy $1.53
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+8% Synergy $4.13
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+8% Synergy $0.17
Balustrade Spy Balustrade Spy
+8% Synergy $0.05
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+7% Synergy $1.56
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+7% Synergy $3.67
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+7% Synergy $0.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.26
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+6% Synergy $7.78
Nightveil Predator Nightveil Predator
+6% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+5% Synergy $1.63
Drift of Phantasms Drift of Phantasms
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mindleech Mass Mindleech Mass
+4% Synergy $0.49
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+4% Synergy $0.13
Soaring Thought-Thief Soaring Thought-Thief
+4% Synergy $0.09
Mortivore Mortivore
+4% Synergy $0.50
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+3% Synergy $0.80
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+3% Synergy $1.12
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+3% Synergy $0.27
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+2% Synergy $0.32
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+2% Synergy $0.26
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-10% Synergy $0.82

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Szadek, Lord of Secrets safe.

Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+30% Synergy $0.32
Induce Paranoia Induce Paranoia
+28% Synergy $0.16
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+23% Synergy $0.07
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+16% Synergy $1.61
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.14
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $0.48
Perplex Perplex
+14% Synergy $1.00
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+13% Synergy $5.81
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+11% Synergy $0.19
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+9% Synergy $0.39
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+8% Synergy $1.23
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.03
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.29
Countermand Countermand
+7% Synergy $0.09
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.39
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.48
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+5% Synergy $0.21
High Tide High Tide
+5% Synergy $1.06
Into the Story Into the Story
+5% Synergy $0.15
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $13.64
Clutch of the Undercity Clutch of the Undercity
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+4% Synergy $0.15
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.23
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $0.35
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.84
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.29
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.19
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+2% Synergy $0.09
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.50
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-5% Synergy $0.74
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.11
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-6% Synergy $0.71
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $46.95
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.25
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $2.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.82
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-10% Synergy $4.83
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $1.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Szadek, Lord of Secrets's game plan and control the board.

Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+27% Synergy $2.76
Psychic Drain Psychic Drain
+25% Synergy $0.22
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+24% Synergy $1.03
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+24% Synergy $0.96
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.18
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+21% Synergy $0.61
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+17% Synergy $2.74
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+17% Synergy $0.06
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+16% Synergy $0.16
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $5.70
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+14% Synergy $0.07
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+13% Synergy $1.40
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+12% Synergy $0.11
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+9% Synergy $1.53
Consult the Necrosages Consult the Necrosages
+8% Synergy $0.16
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+8% Synergy $0.05
Fascination Fascination
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.45
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+5% Synergy $0.19
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
+5% Synergy $3.35
Memory Sluice Memory Sluice
+5% Synergy $0.35
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+5% Synergy $0.79
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+5% Synergy $0.99
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.77
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+4% Synergy $1.17
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+4% Synergy $2.28
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.17
Stolen Identity Stolen Identity
+3% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.22
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+2% Synergy $0.09
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $0.43
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $19.28
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.12
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.46
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.70
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $5.95
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $5.34
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-18% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $2.20
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+28% Synergy $0.30
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+23% Synergy $4.04
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+22% Synergy $0.35
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+14% Synergy $2.02
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+10% Synergy $22.23
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+9% Synergy $19.88
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+9% Synergy $0.44
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+9% Synergy $0.36
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $16.79
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+9% Synergy $0.58
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+8% Synergy $1.15
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.12
Millstone Millstone
+8% Synergy $0.04
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+8% Synergy $0.15
Grindclock Grindclock
+8% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $4.91
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.34
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+7% Synergy $0.64
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $43.76
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+7% Synergy $1.34
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.32
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+6% Synergy $8.78
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+6% Synergy $0.53
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $6.65
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+6% Synergy $0.10
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $9.47
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $10.94
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+5% Synergy $2.31
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $0.73
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.30
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $11.88
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Szadek, Lord of Secrets's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+22% Synergy $2.60
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+22% Synergy $7.05
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+20% Synergy $0.39
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+18% Synergy $4.52
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+18% Synergy $1.49
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+18% Synergy $0.35
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+13% Synergy $0.27
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+11% Synergy $0.18
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+11% Synergy $0.43
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $2.29
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+9% Synergy $1.79
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+8% Synergy $0.43
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+8% Synergy $0.16
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+7% Synergy $0.37
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $2.32
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+2% Synergy $20.04
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Szadek, Lord of Secrets to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+14% Synergy $1.39
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+11% Synergy $2.34
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+8% Synergy $1.80
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.58
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+4% Synergy $1.47

Utility Lands

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

Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+23% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.31
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+17% Synergy $0.14
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $1.02
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+7% Synergy $2.10
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+5% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+2% Synergy $23.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $6.04
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.94
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-2% Synergy $0.34
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $48.67
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.03
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $18.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+17% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+12% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.23
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.09
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $3.61
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.43
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.05
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-20% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Szadek, Lord of Secrets decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+21% Synergy $0.17
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+17% Synergy $0.07
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+16% Synergy $0.20
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.28
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.25
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.07
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-2% Synergy $0.20
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $1.78
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.26
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.26
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-5% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-6% Synergy $0.71
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-7% Synergy $1.03
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.24
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-9% Synergy $20.31
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.38
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $4.38
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-10% Synergy $4.83
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-11% Synergy $4.01
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $15.26
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-15% Synergy $7.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-16% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-18% Synergy $18.07
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
-20% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-20% Synergy $0.25
Underground River Underground River
-22% Synergy $0.80

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