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Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
Price tag $1.33

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Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#932 Current Rank
#1014 Last Week
#780 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Xanathar, Guild Kingpin.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xanathar, Guild Kingpin decks.

Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.50
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+2% Synergy $0.44
Bogslither's Embrace Bogslither's Embrace
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $5.82
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
-3% Synergy $0.79

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Xanathar, Guild Kingpin's abilities and overall game plan.

Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+64% Synergy $0.40
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+59% Synergy $5.76
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+55% Synergy $0.47
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+55% Synergy $2.37
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+54% Synergy $0.21
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+54% Synergy $0.24
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+52% Synergy $0.24
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+52% Synergy $0.32
Bribery Bribery
+52% Synergy $5.43
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+47% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xanathar, Guild Kingpin decks.

Elder Brain Elder Brain
+43% Synergy $0.56
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+43% Synergy $4.30
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+41% Synergy $0.20
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+41% Synergy $0.62
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+40% Synergy $0.28
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+27% Synergy $0.91
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+19% Synergy $1.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.38
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $4.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+35% Synergy $1.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+22% Synergy $20.52
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+7% Synergy $1.24
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $53.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.52
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $14.79
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Xanathar, Guild Kingpin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+35% Synergy $4.70
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+35% Synergy $5.09
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+34% Synergy $17.42
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+30% Synergy $0.46
Wizened Snitches Wizened Snitches
+30% Synergy $0.27
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+28% Synergy $0.64
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+28% Synergy $0.28
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+27% Synergy $0.38
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+27% Synergy $0.73
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+26% Synergy $0.60
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+26% Synergy $5.02
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+23% Synergy $0.15
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+20% Synergy $4.52
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+19% Synergy $0.32
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+19% Synergy $0.45
Spark Double Spark Double
+17% Synergy $11.42
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.23
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+16% Synergy $0.58
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+15% Synergy $8.15
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+15% Synergy $5.77
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+14% Synergy $0.20
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+14% Synergy $0.54
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+12% Synergy $0.23
Dragonlord Silumgar Dragonlord Silumgar
+11% Synergy $4.21
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+11% Synergy $8.88
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+9% Synergy $12.43
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.25
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
+8% Synergy $0.67
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+8% Synergy $1.16
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+7% Synergy $28.52
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.33
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $3.54
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+7% Synergy $1.32
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+6% Synergy $3.04
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.20
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+6% Synergy $0.72
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+6% Synergy $0.37
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+6% Synergy $0.19
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $0.94
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.28
Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+5% Synergy $0.18
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+5% Synergy $0.55
Crabomination Crabomination
+5% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.38
Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+4% Synergy $0.64
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+2% Synergy $6.00
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+2% Synergy $11.97
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
0% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-1% Synergy $2.28
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-7% Synergy $0.53

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xanathar, Guild Kingpin safe.

Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+31% Synergy $1.53
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+25% Synergy $0.34
Stifle Stifle
+24% Synergy $9.67
Hinder Hinder
+23% Synergy $0.19
Delay Delay
+22% Synergy $1.61
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+18% Synergy $0.20
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+15% Synergy $0.47
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+15% Synergy $6.70
Predict Predict
+15% Synergy $0.80
Desertion Desertion
+13% Synergy $0.86
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+10% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Defile Defile
+8% Synergy $1.04
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $4.93
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.30
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+7% Synergy $0.14
Misinformation Misinformation
+7% Synergy $0.43
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+6% Synergy $11.77
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.60
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.23
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+6% Synergy $1.22
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.14
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+5% Synergy $1.12
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+5% Synergy $0.15
Gather Specimens Gather Specimens
+5% Synergy $1.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $52.65
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.09
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.16
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.05
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.15
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.52
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.83
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $3.91
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy $0.53
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $62.72
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.86
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $47.15
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $3.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $21.94

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Xanathar, Guild Kingpin's game plan and control the board.

Blood Money Blood Money
+28% Synergy $0.55
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+28% Synergy $0.70
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+24% Synergy $7.90
Portent Portent
+24% Synergy $0.13
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+22% Synergy $0.44
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+19% Synergy $0.25
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+18% Synergy $0.38
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+14% Synergy $1.13
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+13% Synergy $0.20
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+13% Synergy $1.96
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+12% Synergy $5.83
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+12% Synergy $0.17
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+12% Synergy $8.46
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $11.51
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+10% Synergy $0.58
Acquire Acquire
+9% Synergy $2.25
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.65
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+7% Synergy $0.11
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+6% Synergy $0.12
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.42
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.48
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+5% Synergy $0.12
Set Adrift Set Adrift
+5% Synergy $0.04
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.23
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $9.10
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.51
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $6.86
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.24
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $7.59
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.29
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.86
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
0% Synergy $3.18
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.62
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.58
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.20
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $6.67
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-5% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+28% Synergy $9.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+17% Synergy $1.58
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+17% Synergy $0.33
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+15% Synergy $1.75
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+12% Synergy $6.28
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+11% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $17.25
Grindclock Grindclock
+8% Synergy $0.22
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $11.62
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+6% Synergy $0.35
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+5% Synergy $1.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.63
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+4% Synergy $0.63
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.94
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $12.63
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $9.63
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $34.49

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Xanathar, Guild Kingpin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+33% Synergy $1.80
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+28% Synergy $6.47
Telepathy Telepathy
+24% Synergy $1.50
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $3.23
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+19% Synergy $5.04
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+18% Synergy $1.31
Control Magic Control Magic
+18% Synergy $0.75
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+17% Synergy $0.34
Oubliette Oubliette
+10% Synergy $2.00
Mind Control Mind Control
+7% Synergy $0.17
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $1.10
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.44
As Foretold As Foretold
+6% Synergy $1.63
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.13
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $1.01
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.14
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+4% Synergy $1.25
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+2% Synergy $8.92
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.28
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+1% Synergy $11.16
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $13.23
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Xanathar, Guild Kingpin to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+8% Synergy $2.90
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+5% Synergy $1.84
Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
+5% Synergy $1.37

Utility Lands

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

Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+34% Synergy $0.21
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+17% Synergy $0.15
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+12% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.11
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+8% Synergy $0.39
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.28
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.22
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $5.98
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.44
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $27.86
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $1.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.94
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.66
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $9.95
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $5.01
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.85
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
0% Synergy $0.33
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.22
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $20.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+31% Synergy $3.55
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+15% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $0.72
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.53
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+12% Synergy $0.20
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+11% Synergy $0.21
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $0.88
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.71
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $0.87
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $1.31
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.11
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $86.10
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-3% Synergy $4.41

Lands

The mana base foundation for Xanathar, Guild Kingpin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+8% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+8% Synergy $0.08
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.16
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+5% Synergy $1.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.12
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.38
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+3% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+2% Synergy $2.86
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.94
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.93
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+2% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.23
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+1% Synergy $8.38
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.15
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+1% Synergy $0.09
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $18.51
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $2.24
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
0% Synergy $0.46
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $5.33
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $9.01
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $13.29
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.12
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-6% Synergy $0.23
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $18.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.56
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $16.58
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $3.81
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.13

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