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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

#2162 Current Rank
#2156 Last Week
#2088 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 Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+24% Synergy $2.82
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.57
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+7% Synergy $1.61
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+2% Synergy $0.09
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy $3.87

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
+53% Synergy $0.60
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+50% Synergy $0.24
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+46% Synergy $0.26
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+43% Synergy $0.32
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+41% Synergy $0.70
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+39% Synergy $3.10
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+35% Synergy $0.19
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+35% Synergy $1.12
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+35% Synergy $0.26
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+35% Synergy $6.11

Top Cards

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

Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+34% Synergy $1.50
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+33% Synergy $2.15
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+33% Synergy $0.57
Traumatize Traumatize
+33% Synergy $3.83
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+28% Synergy $2.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.30
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+27% Synergy $12.08
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+19% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+14% Synergy $0.77
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $58.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $48.08
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.94
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $50.85

Creatures

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

Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+32% Synergy $1.21
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+32% Synergy $0.34
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+31% Synergy $0.87
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+28% Synergy $38.08
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+26% Synergy $1.85
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+26% Synergy $0.28
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+21% Synergy $0.60
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+21% Synergy $0.17
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+21% Synergy $10.05
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+21% Synergy $0.13
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+21% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+20% Synergy $0.60
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+19% Synergy $0.33
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+19% Synergy $2.85
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+18% Synergy $0.24
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+18% Synergy $0.84
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+15% Synergy $9.75
Memory Vampire Memory Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.12
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $17.07
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+12% Synergy $1.32
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+12% Synergy $0.24
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+11% Synergy $0.64
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $7.56
Belltower Sphinx Belltower Sphinx
+11% Synergy $0.10
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+9% Synergy $3.97
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
+9% Synergy $0.82
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+8% Synergy $1.46
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+7% Synergy $2.99
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+7% Synergy $1.94
Balustrade Spy Balustrade Spy
+7% Synergy $0.04
Dimir Cutpurse Dimir Cutpurse
+7% Synergy $0.27
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+6% Synergy $6.38
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+6% Synergy $0.15
Nightveil Predator Nightveil Predator
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+5% Synergy $0.99
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+4% Synergy $0.77
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+4% Synergy $0.73
Soaring Thought-Thief Soaring Thought-Thief
+4% Synergy $0.08
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.32
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+4% Synergy $0.25
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+4% Synergy $0.31
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+3% Synergy $1.55
Mindleech Mass Mindleech Mass
+2% Synergy $0.50
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+1% Synergy $0.31
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-11% Synergy $0.82

Instants

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

Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+32% Synergy $0.24
Induce Paranoia Induce Paranoia
+26% Synergy $0.13
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+24% Synergy $0.05
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+17% Synergy $0.20
Perplex Perplex
+15% Synergy $1.06
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+15% Synergy $2.17
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+14% Synergy $0.47
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+12% Synergy $5.53
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+10% Synergy $0.16
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+10% Synergy $0.48
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.06
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+8% Synergy $1.25
Countermand Countermand
+8% Synergy $0.09
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.29
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.27
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.13
Into the Story Into the Story
+6% Synergy $0.20
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.45
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+5% Synergy $0.23
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $11.78
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+5% Synergy $0.11
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.24
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.29
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.25
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+3% Synergy $0.13
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+2% Synergy $1.59
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+2% Synergy $0.21
Countersquall Countersquall
+1% Synergy $1.06
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+1% Synergy $0.17
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $1.15
Dispel Dispel
-2% Synergy $0.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $2.94
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.79
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-6% Synergy $0.26
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $42.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.75
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $2.59
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.21
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $6.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-16% Synergy $1.51
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 $2.59
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+26% Synergy $1.18
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+25% Synergy $0.16
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+24% Synergy $0.74
Psychic Drain Psychic Drain
+24% Synergy $0.19
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+19% Synergy $2.57
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+18% Synergy $0.05
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+17% Synergy $0.12
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+16% Synergy $5.65
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+14% Synergy $0.09
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+13% Synergy $1.31
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+13% Synergy $0.14
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+9% Synergy $0.04
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+8% Synergy $1.40
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+6% Synergy $4.68
Fascination Fascination
+6% Synergy $0.27
Consult the Necrosages Consult the Necrosages
+6% Synergy $0.18
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $1.33
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $2.76
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
+5% Synergy $2.36
Memory Sluice Memory Sluice
+5% Synergy $0.33
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.07
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.75
Startled Awake Persistent Nightmare Startled Awake
+4% Synergy $0.93
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.28
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Ravenform Ravenform
+3% Synergy $0.18
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+2% Synergy $0.28
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+1% Synergy $0.60
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.95
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $18.68
Ponder Ponder
-9% Synergy $1.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-13% Synergy $5.30
Reanimate Reanimate
-16% Synergy $7.64
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-19% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Bonehoard Bonehoard
+32% Synergy $0.29
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+25% Synergy $0.40
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+15% Synergy $1.78
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+13% Synergy $17.15
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+11% Synergy $20.02
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+11% Synergy $0.78
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+10% Synergy $0.50
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+10% Synergy $15.95
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+9% Synergy $0.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+9% Synergy $41.21
Millstone Millstone
+9% Synergy $0.06
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.19
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+9% Synergy $0.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+8% Synergy $2.31
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.61
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $9.42
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $6.10
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+7% Synergy $0.58
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+7% Synergy $1.40
Grindclock Grindclock
+7% Synergy $0.26
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+6% Synergy $0.11
Grindstone Grindstone
+6% Synergy $10.98
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+6% Synergy $2.06
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $1.77
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $9.78
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $7.32
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+5% Synergy $0.70
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+5% Synergy $0.47
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.21
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+4% Synergy $1.86
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $11.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $3.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+24% Synergy $2.80
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+23% Synergy $6.29
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+22% Synergy $1.43
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+20% Synergy $0.44
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+19% Synergy $0.25
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+18% Synergy $4.58
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+16% Synergy $0.28
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+12% Synergy $0.57
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.01
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+11% Synergy $0.79
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+11% Synergy $0.22
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+10% Synergy $0.42
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+9% Synergy $0.38
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+7% Synergy $0.13
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.68
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $1.55
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+3% Synergy $17.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-10% Synergy $8.34

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 $3.61
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+11% Synergy $2.68
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+9% Synergy $0.89
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+6% Synergy $1.67
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.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+22% Synergy $0.22
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+20% Synergy $0.16
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+8% Synergy $0.48
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+5% Synergy $0.14
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.20
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+1% Synergy $24.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.08
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.34
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-2% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $1.98
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $47.16
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.41
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $21.58
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $6.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $19.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+17% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.14
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.44
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.10
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.54
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-17% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-20% Synergy $0.90

Lands

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

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+21% Synergy $0.15
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+18% Synergy $0.07
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+10% Synergy $0.23
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.22
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.40
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+1% Synergy $0.06
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-2% Synergy $0.19
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $3.03
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $9.82
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $8.98
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.34
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $1.71
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-8% Synergy $3.25
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-8% Synergy $20.14
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-9% Synergy $0.26
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.21
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-10% Synergy $3.86
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-13% Synergy $0.23
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-13% Synergy $8.84
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $15.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-16% Synergy $15.63
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
-18% Synergy $0.22
Underground River Underground River
-20% Synergy $1.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-20% Synergy $0.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-21% Synergy $0.30

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