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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

#2161 Current Rank
#1913 Last Week
#2144 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.

Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.80
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+6% Synergy $0.36
Swarm Culler Swarm Culler
+3% Synergy $0.04
Dark Endurance Dark Endurance
+3% Synergy $0.04
Illvoi Infiltrator Illvoi Infiltrator
+3% Synergy $0.07

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
+52% Synergy $0.57
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+49% Synergy $0.19
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+44% Synergy $0.27
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+41% Synergy $0.32
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+38% Synergy $0.64
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+38% Synergy $2.79
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+34% Synergy $1.56
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+34% Synergy $6.69
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+34% Synergy $0.14
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+33% Synergy $1.03

Top Cards

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

Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+33% Synergy $0.25
Traumatize Traumatize
+33% Synergy $5.37
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+32% Synergy $1.73
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+32% Synergy $0.51
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+30% Synergy $2.18
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+28% Synergy $2.51
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $1.32
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+25% Synergy $16.33
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+17% Synergy $2.45
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+12% Synergy $0.80
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $53.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $49.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $46.53
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $59.87

Creatures

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

Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+32% Synergy $0.94
Imperious Mindbreaker Imperious Mindbreaker
+28% Synergy $0.32
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+27% Synergy $1.89
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+26% Synergy $43.27
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+25% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+21% Synergy $0.59
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+20% Synergy $10.08
Wight of Precinct Six Wight of Precinct Six
+20% Synergy $0.14
Manic Scribe Manic Scribe
+20% Synergy $0.21
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+19% Synergy $0.48
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+19% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+19% Synergy $2.64
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+19% Synergy $0.15
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+18% Synergy $0.31
Geth, Lord of the Vault Geth, Lord of the Vault
+17% Synergy $0.89
Memory Vampire Memory Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.24
Riddlekeeper Riddlekeeper
+13% Synergy $10.92
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $19.12
Guiltfeeder Guiltfeeder
+12% Synergy $1.01
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.09
Belltower Sphinx Belltower Sphinx
+12% Synergy $0.10
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+11% Synergy $0.48
Jace's Phantasm Jace's Phantasm
+11% Synergy $0.27
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $8.26
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dreamborn Muse Dreamborn Muse
+9% Synergy $4.04
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
+9% Synergy $0.77
Wrexial, the Risen Deep Wrexial, the Risen Deep
+8% Synergy $1.55
Etrata, the Silencer Etrata, the Silencer
+8% Synergy $0.68
Dimir Cutpurse Dimir Cutpurse
+8% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.25
Avatar of Woe Avatar of Woe
+7% Synergy $3.49
The Haunt of Hightower The Haunt of Hightower
+7% Synergy $2.19
Balustrade Spy Balustrade Spy
+7% Synergy $0.05
Duskmantle Seer Duskmantle Seer
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dimir Guildmage Dimir Guildmage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+6% Synergy $6.17
Nightveil Predator Nightveil Predator
+6% Synergy $0.10
Dimir Infiltrator Dimir Infiltrator
+4% Synergy $1.58
Sire of Stagnation Sire of Stagnation
+4% Synergy $1.15
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+4% Synergy $0.57
Mindleech Mass Mindleech Mass
+4% Synergy $0.50
Soaring Thought-Thief Soaring Thought-Thief
+4% Synergy $0.11
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mortivore Mortivore
+4% Synergy $0.49
Sewer Nemesis Sewer Nemesis
+3% Synergy $0.79
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+3% Synergy $0.27
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+3% Synergy $0.31
Oona, Queen of the Fae Oona, Queen of the Fae
+2% Synergy $0.32
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-11% Synergy $0.75

Instants

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

Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+30% Synergy $0.26
Induce Paranoia Induce Paranoia
+26% Synergy $0.16
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+24% Synergy $0.07
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.23
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.42
Perplex Perplex
+15% Synergy $0.68
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+15% Synergy $1.63
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+12% Synergy $6.46
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+10% Synergy $0.16
Crypt Incursion Crypt Incursion
+9% Synergy $0.26
Cancel Cancel
+8% Synergy $0.28
Countermand Countermand
+8% Synergy $0.07
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.04
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+7% Synergy $1.26
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.47
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+6% Synergy $0.25
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.47
Into the Story Into the Story
+5% Synergy $0.19
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $12.28
Dream Twist Dream Twist
+5% Synergy $0.18
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $1.81
Unsummon Unsummon
+4% Synergy $0.24
High Tide High Tide
+4% Synergy $1.20
Clutch of the Undercity Clutch of the Undercity
+4% Synergy $0.28
Countersquall Countersquall
+3% Synergy $0.80
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+3% Synergy $0.16
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $2.43
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.19
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+2% Synergy $0.15
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $1.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $3.59
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-6% Synergy $0.76
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-6% Synergy $0.60
Opt Opt
-7% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.80
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.30
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-9% Synergy $2.57
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $4.97
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-10% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-13% Synergy $8.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-15% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-23% Synergy $1.66

Sorceries

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

Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+28% Synergy $2.66
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+25% Synergy $1.07
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+24% Synergy $0.80
Psychic Drain Psychic Drain
+24% Synergy $0.20
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+23% Synergy $0.14
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+17% Synergy $2.81
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+17% Synergy $0.05
Mind Sculpt Mind Sculpt
+17% Synergy $0.13
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+14% Synergy $6.10
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+14% Synergy $1.39
Paranoid Delusions Paranoid Delusions
+13% Synergy $0.10
Tome Scour Tome Scour
+13% Synergy $0.12
Increasing Confusion Increasing Confusion
+8% Synergy $1.43
Dreadwaters Dreadwaters
+8% Synergy $0.05
Consult the Necrosages Consult the Necrosages
+7% Synergy $0.16
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+6% Synergy $1.72
Tunnel Vision Tunnel Vision
+6% Synergy $2.49
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fascination Fascination
+6% Synergy $0.24
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+5% Synergy $1.36
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $2.61
Dimir Machinations Dimir Machinations
+5% Synergy $1.15
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.65
Memory Sluice Memory Sluice
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.50
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.25
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+3% Synergy $0.08
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+3% Synergy $0.23
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $0.40
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+2% Synergy $0.12
Ravenform Ravenform
+2% Synergy $0.16
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.81
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy $20.12
Ponder Ponder
-8% Synergy $1.32
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-12% Synergy $5.79
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $5.15
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
+30% Synergy $0.26
Keening Stone Keening Stone
+22% Synergy $0.39
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+20% Synergy $2.29
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+14% Synergy $1.42
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+11% Synergy $23.86
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+11% Synergy $18.25
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+10% Synergy $0.56
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $15.67
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+9% Synergy $2.28
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+9% Synergy $0.38
Millstone Millstone
+9% Synergy $0.04
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+9% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.54
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.71
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+7% Synergy $8.78
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+7% Synergy $44.16
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.04
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+7% Synergy $1.60
Sands of Delirium Sands of Delirium
+7% Synergy $0.63
Grindclock Grindclock
+7% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+6% Synergy $0.50
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+6% Synergy $3.38
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+6% Synergy $0.11
Grindstone Grindstone
+6% Synergy $10.82
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+6% Synergy $1.98
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $10.68
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+5% Synergy $1.41
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+5% Synergy $1.07
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+4% Synergy $5.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+3% Synergy $12.29
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+3% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.58
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-2% Synergy $8.26

Enchantments

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

Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+23% Synergy $2.49
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+23% Synergy $6.93
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+20% Synergy $1.27
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+19% Synergy $0.33
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+18% Synergy $4.58
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+18% Synergy $0.41
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+13% Synergy $0.27
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+12% Synergy $0.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.32
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+11% Synergy $0.25
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+10% Synergy $1.59
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+9% Synergy $0.38
Patient Rebuilding Patient Rebuilding
+9% Synergy $0.35
Curse of the Bloody Tome Curse of the Bloody Tome
+7% Synergy $0.14
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.14
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+5% Synergy $0.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+3% Synergy $2.48
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+3% Synergy $17.76
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $8.69

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 $2.54
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+10% Synergy $2.15
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+8% Synergy $1.14
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+5% Synergy $1.78
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+4% Synergy $1.34

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.33
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+23% Synergy $0.23
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+19% Synergy $0.13
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+8% Synergy $1.26
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+7% Synergy $1.03
Dreadship Reef Dreadship Reef
+6% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $25.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.90
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.97
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
-1% Synergy $0.37
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $49.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.38
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-3% Synergy $23.25
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.59
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-13% Synergy $18.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+17% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+5% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.14
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.23
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $2.95
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.38
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-21% Synergy $0.87

Lands

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

Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+20% Synergy $0.18
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+18% Synergy $0.03
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+14% Synergy $0.23
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+10% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+4% Synergy $0.19
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.23
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.30
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+2% Synergy $0.09
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+2% Synergy $0.12
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.45
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
0% Synergy $0.19
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.08
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-2% Synergy $2.35
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-3% Synergy $9.11
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.37
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-4% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-6% Synergy $0.60
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.25
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-7% Synergy $21.09
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-9% Synergy $1.44
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-9% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $4.97
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-10% Synergy $5.69
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-10% Synergy $4.03
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-13% Synergy $15.64
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-14% Synergy $0.19
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-14% Synergy $11.65
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-17% Synergy $16.87
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-17% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-18% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.15
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-21% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-21% Synergy $0.87

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