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Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
Price tag $1.09

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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

#918 Current Rank
#961 Last Week
#739 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.

Black Cat, Cunning Thief Black Cat, Cunning Thief
+6% Synergy $0.55
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $62.47
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
-1% Synergy $0.04
Superior Spider-Man Superior Spider-Man
-1% Synergy $1.75
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-3% Synergy $0.57

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 $0.30
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+60% Synergy $4.25
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+56% Synergy $0.44
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+55% Synergy $1.75
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+55% Synergy $0.16
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+55% Synergy $0.23
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+52% Synergy $0.18
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+52% Synergy $0.26
Bribery Bribery
+50% Synergy $5.65
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+47% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Elder Brain Elder Brain
+44% Synergy $0.43
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+43% Synergy $4.10
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+41% Synergy $0.42
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+40% Synergy $0.19
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+40% Synergy $0.16
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+25% Synergy $1.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.12
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $3.43
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 $0.95
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+22% Synergy $19.90
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+7% Synergy $1.89
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+2% Synergy $14.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $51.13
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $78.39
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $43.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $48.71
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $13.26

Creatures

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

Gríma, Saruman's Footman Gríma, Saruman's Footman
+36% Synergy $1.15
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+35% Synergy $5.38
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+34% Synergy $5.04
Wizened Snitches Wizened Snitches
+31% Synergy $0.21
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+28% Synergy $0.45
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+28% Synergy $0.33
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+28% Synergy $0.26
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+27% Synergy $0.32
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+27% Synergy $0.66
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+27% Synergy $0.46
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+26% Synergy $2.20
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+23% Synergy $0.20
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+20% Synergy $5.78
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+20% Synergy $0.58
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+19% Synergy $0.25
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $0.82
Spark Double Spark Double
+18% Synergy $8.16
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+16% Synergy $0.26
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+16% Synergy $0.36
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+15% Synergy $4.54
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+15% Synergy $4.29
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+15% Synergy $0.24
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+14% Synergy $0.35
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+13% Synergy $0.24
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+12% Synergy $8.46
Dragonlord Silumgar Dragonlord Silumgar
+11% Synergy $3.09
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+9% Synergy $8.43
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.22
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+8% Synergy $29.25
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+8% Synergy $1.25
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
+8% Synergy $0.73
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $2.02
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.30
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+7% Synergy $0.30
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+7% Synergy $1.35
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+7% Synergy $0.27
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+6% Synergy $1.95
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.09
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+6% Synergy $0.39
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+6% Synergy $1.15
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.20
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+5% Synergy $0.28
Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+5% Synergy $0.11
Crabomination Crabomination
+5% Synergy $0.24
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.63
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+2% Synergy $3.02
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+2% Synergy $7.89
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-1% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-2% Synergy $2.84
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-7% Synergy $0.40

Instants

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

Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+31% Synergy $1.23
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+25% Synergy $0.28
Hinder Hinder
+24% Synergy $0.16
Stifle Stifle
+22% Synergy $7.12
Delay Delay
+21% Synergy $1.97
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+19% Synergy $0.15
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+16% Synergy $0.47
Predict Predict
+16% Synergy $0.85
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+15% Synergy $10.54
Desertion Desertion
+13% Synergy $0.81
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+11% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Defile Defile
+8% Synergy $0.59
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $2.46
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $1.71
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.16
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+7% Synergy $0.17
Misinformation Misinformation
+7% Synergy $0.40
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.56
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+6% Synergy $1.15
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+6% Synergy $0.23
Gather Specimens Gather Specimens
+6% Synergy $1.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+5% Synergy $0.75
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $16.95
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $46.95
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.09
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.19
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.03
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.12
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.36
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.48
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-3% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.83
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-4% Synergy $0.74
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $64.58
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.52
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $1.81
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $54.04
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.36
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $19.11

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+30% Synergy $0.57
Blood Money Blood Money
+27% Synergy $0.36
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+25% Synergy $7.05
Portent Portent
+25% Synergy $0.18
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+22% Synergy $0.35
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+20% Synergy $0.28
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+18% Synergy $0.19
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+15% Synergy $0.65
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+13% Synergy $5.92
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+13% Synergy $0.14
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+13% Synergy $1.99
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+12% Synergy $7.60
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $8.75
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+10% Synergy $0.51
Acquire Acquire
+10% Synergy $2.19
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+8% Synergy $0.07
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.91
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+7% Synergy $0.06
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+6% Synergy $0.13
Set Adrift Set Adrift
+6% Synergy $0.03
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.43
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.59
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+5% Synergy $0.17
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $3.98
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+4% Synergy $0.24
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.21
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $8.72
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.49
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.94
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $4.97
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.42
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+1% Synergy $8.76
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+1% Synergy $2.82
Ponder Ponder
0% Synergy $1.67
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.45
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.77
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.58
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-3% Synergy $0.58
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $5.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+30% Synergy $7.63
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+17% Synergy $0.35
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+15% Synergy $1.55
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+12% Synergy $6.46
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+11% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $16.26
Grindclock Grindclock
+8% Synergy $0.24
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+7% Synergy $0.41
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $9.98
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+6% Synergy $0.73
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.34
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.84
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $4.02
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $7.91
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $32.17

Enchantments

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

Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+33% Synergy $0.79
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+28% Synergy $3.13
Telepathy Telepathy
+24% Synergy $0.77
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $2.29
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+20% Synergy $2.84
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+19% Synergy $0.76
Control Magic Control Magic
+17% Synergy $0.83
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+17% Synergy $0.32
Oubliette Oubliette
+10% Synergy $1.31
Mind Control Mind Control
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.31
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $0.85
As Foretold As Foretold
+6% Synergy $1.40
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.14
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.17
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+6% Synergy $0.61
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+4% Synergy $1.31
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+1% Synergy $10.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $11.69
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $3.04
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.45

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+8% Synergy $3.16
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+6% Synergy $1.74
Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
+5% Synergy $1.16

Utility Lands

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

Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+35% Synergy $0.23
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+18% Synergy $0.14
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+12% Synergy $0.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.13
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.68
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+8% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.99
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+5% Synergy $4.91
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.38
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $10.89
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $22.81
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $1.01
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.95
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $1.70
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.65
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.93
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
0% Synergy $0.33
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.20
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $7.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $18.45
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+32% Synergy $2.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+15% Synergy $0.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.25
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+13% Synergy $0.43
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+13% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.05
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+12% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $1.06
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.04
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+6% Synergy $2.19
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.46
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $2.08
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.47
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+2% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-4% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+10% Synergy $0.24
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+9% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.20
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+5% Synergy $0.75
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.17
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $4.63
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $1.38
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.08
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.91
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+2% Synergy $8.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.81
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+2% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+1% Synergy $0.26
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.13
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.49
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+1% Synergy $0.07
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
0% Synergy $1.03
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
0% Synergy $17.98
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $1.80
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $4.38
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-2% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.78
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $7.35
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-4% Synergy $7.67
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.26
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $19.92
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-6% Synergy $4.36
River of Tears River of Tears
-6% Synergy $0.17
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-7% Synergy $0.19
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-10% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-22% Synergy $0.16

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