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Xanathar, Guild Kingpin
Price tag $1.35

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How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#870 Current Rank
#926 Last Week
#703 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.

Ahriman Ahriman
+2% Synergy $0.05
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+1% Synergy $0.57
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $3.87
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+1% Synergy $0.07
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.82

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 $0.24
Tasha, the Witch Queen Tasha, the Witch Queen
+60% Synergy $3.10
Siphon Insight Siphon Insight
+56% Synergy $0.14
Memory Lapse Memory Lapse
+56% Synergy $0.58
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+55% Synergy $0.31
Lantern of Insight Lantern of Insight
+55% Synergy $2.18
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+53% Synergy $0.16
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+52% Synergy $0.21
Ghoulcaller's Bell Ghoulcaller's Bell
+47% Synergy $0.23
Bribery Bribery
+47% Synergy $5.14

Top Cards

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

Elder Brain Elder Brain
+44% Synergy $0.34
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+43% Synergy $4.51
Nightveil Specter Nightveil Specter
+42% Synergy $0.64
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+41% Synergy $0.21
Intellect Devourer Intellect Devourer
+41% Synergy $0.11
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+22% Synergy $0.99
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.45
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+36% Synergy $0.77
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+22% Synergy $20.89
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+8% Synergy $2.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $48.94
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+1% Synergy $11.59
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $71.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $58.30
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $11.92

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 $0.94
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+35% Synergy $4.68
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+34% Synergy $4.62
Wizened Snitches Wizened Snitches
+32% Synergy $0.28
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+30% Synergy $0.47
Scrib Nibblers Scrib Nibblers
+30% Synergy $0.35
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+28% Synergy $0.51
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+27% Synergy $0.30
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+27% Synergy $0.57
Gonti, Night Minister Gonti, Night Minister
+26% Synergy $0.41
Thieving Varmint Thieving Varmint
+26% Synergy $0.68
Cathartic Adept Cathartic Adept
+24% Synergy $0.22
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+21% Synergy $0.84
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+19% Synergy $5.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+19% Synergy $6.73
Arvinox, the Mind Flail Arvinox, the Mind Flail
+19% Synergy $0.35
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+18% Synergy $0.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Thieving Amalgam Thieving Amalgam
+17% Synergy $0.34
Vantress Gargoyle Vantress Gargoyle
+16% Synergy $0.23
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+15% Synergy $1.59
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+15% Synergy $5.34
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+14% Synergy $0.17
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+14% Synergy $0.23
Dragonlord Silumgar Dragonlord Silumgar
+12% Synergy $3.65
Wandering Archaic Explore the Vastlands Wandering Archaic
+12% Synergy $6.75
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+10% Synergy $10.17
Circu, Dimir Lobotomist Circu, Dimir Lobotomist
+9% Synergy $0.82
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar Tinybones, Bauble Burglar
+9% Synergy $0.51
Dakra Mystic Dakra Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.21
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+8% Synergy $31.10
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+7% Synergy $0.77
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $2.68
Undercover Operative Undercover Operative
+7% Synergy $0.28
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+7% Synergy $1.39
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+7% Synergy $0.91
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+7% Synergy $0.28
Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion Nashi, Moon Sage's Scion
+6% Synergy $0.96
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+6% Synergy $0.12
Diluvian Primordial Diluvian Primordial
+6% Synergy $0.31
Zareth San, the Trickster Zareth San, the Trickster
+6% Synergy $0.18
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+6% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Sphinx Dazzling Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $3.91
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+4% Synergy $0.90
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+2% Synergy $2.88
Sakashima the Impostor Sakashima the Impostor
+2% Synergy $8.65
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
0% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
-1% Synergy $1.36
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-6% Synergy $0.60

Instants

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

Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+31% Synergy $1.25
Outrageous Robbery Outrageous Robbery
+26% Synergy $0.31
Hinder Hinder
+24% Synergy $0.19
Stifle Stifle
+20% Synergy $8.11
Expel from Orazca Expel from Orazca
+20% Synergy $0.16
Delay Delay
+18% Synergy $1.31
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+16% Synergy $0.47
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+16% Synergy $15.68
Predict Predict
+16% Synergy $0.72
Desertion Desertion
+13% Synergy $0.86
Dimir Charm Dimir Charm
+11% Synergy $0.16
Reenact the Crime Reenact the Crime
+8% Synergy $0.13
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $2.94
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+7% Synergy $1.47
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.35
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+7% Synergy $0.14
Defile Defile
+7% Synergy $0.61
Misinformation Misinformation
+7% Synergy $0.42
Aethersnatch Aethersnatch
+7% Synergy $1.20
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.54
Gale's Redirection Gale's Redirection
+6% Synergy $0.16
Gather Specimens Gather Specimens
+6% Synergy $1.16
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+5% Synergy $0.41
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+4% Synergy $16.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.12
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+3% Synergy $0.21
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy $0.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.17
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.29
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-2% Synergy $2.59
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-3% Synergy $0.79
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $6.09
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $1.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.75
Pongify Pongify
-5% Synergy $2.10
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $57.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $50.85
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $5.21
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.51
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $42.63
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $18.24

Sorceries

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

Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+30% Synergy $0.52
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+25% Synergy $5.95
Portent Portent
+25% Synergy $0.27
Blood Money Blood Money
+25% Synergy $0.83
Cruelclaw's Heist Cruelclaw's Heist
+24% Synergy $0.35
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+22% Synergy $0.34
Extract Brain Extract Brain
+18% Synergy $0.25
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+16% Synergy $0.88
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+14% Synergy $2.16
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+13% Synergy $5.65
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+13% Synergy $0.16
Stolen Goods Stolen Goods
+13% Synergy $0.20
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+12% Synergy $7.00
Mass Manipulation Mass Manipulation
+11% Synergy $0.92
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+10% Synergy $10.39
Acquire Acquire
+10% Synergy $2.16
Covetous Urge Covetous Urge
+8% Synergy $0.08
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $18.68
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+7% Synergy $0.05
Invoke the Winds Invoke the Winds
+7% Synergy $0.16
Set Adrift Set Adrift
+6% Synergy $0.06
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $3.95
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $0.60
Talent of the Telepath Talent of the Telepath
+5% Synergy $0.69
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+5% Synergy $0.32
Tempted by the Oriq Tempted by the Oriq
+5% Synergy $0.15
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.28
Fell Fell
+3% Synergy $0.39
Fabricate Fabricate
+3% Synergy $7.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.30
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.59
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.25
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+1% Synergy $2.57
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.87
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.07
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.61
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-4% Synergy $0.23
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $7.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+31% Synergy $5.37
Pyxis of Pandemonium Pyxis of Pandemonium
+17% Synergy $0.24
Staff of Eden, Vault's Key Staff of Eden, Vault's Key
+16% Synergy $1.69
Lithoform Engine Lithoform Engine
+13% Synergy $5.78
Chaos Wand Chaos Wand
+11% Synergy $0.18
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $14.41
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.50
Grindclock Grindclock
+7% Synergy $0.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+6% Synergy $12.75
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+6% Synergy $0.81
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+5% Synergy $0.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.24
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+4% Synergy $1.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.79
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $7.55
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-4% Synergy $29.26

Enchantments

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

Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+33% Synergy $0.64
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+28% Synergy $1.69
Telepathy Telepathy
+24% Synergy $0.72
Propaganda Propaganda
+21% Synergy $2.01
Court of Locthwain Court of Locthwain
+20% Synergy $2.18
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+19% Synergy $0.92
Psychic Surgery Psychic Surgery
+18% Synergy $0.38
Control Magic Control Magic
+17% Synergy $0.94
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $1.53
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+7% Synergy $0.10
Corrupted Conscience Corrupted Conscience
+7% Synergy $0.66
Mind Control Mind Control
+7% Synergy $0.12
As Foretold As Foretold
+6% Synergy $1.14
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+6% Synergy $0.22
Fortune Teller's Talent Fortune Teller's Talent
+6% Synergy $0.58
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $1.23
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+5% Synergy $1.35
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.32
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+4% Synergy $1.44
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $1.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.34
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy $15.42
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
0% Synergy $1.77
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

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

Ashiok, Nightmare Muse Ashiok, Nightmare Muse
+9% Synergy $2.01
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+6% Synergy $0.89
Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver Ashiok, Nightmare Weaver
+5% Synergy $1.63

Utility Lands

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

Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+35% Synergy $0.22
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+19% Synergy $0.16
Hive of the Eye Tyrant Hive of the Eye Tyrant
+11% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.14
Moonring Island Moonring Island
+9% Synergy $0.32
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $1.98
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+6% Synergy $3.97
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.66
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $0.48
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.20
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $24.56
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $38.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $7.74
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.57
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $1.41
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.25
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Creeping Tar Pit Creeping Tar Pit
-1% Synergy $0.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $6.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-8% Synergy $19.28
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 $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+14% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+12% Synergy $0.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.24
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+12% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.12
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.14
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+10% Synergy $1.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.17
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+6% Synergy $0.54
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.31
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+4% Synergy $1.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+2% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-5% Synergy $0.90

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+10% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+9% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+7% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.28
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+5% Synergy $0.41
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+5% Synergy $3.91
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+4% Synergy $0.15
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+4% Synergy $0.14
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.14
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $1.71
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.86
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Mistvault Bridge Mistvault Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.40
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+1% Synergy $9.82
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+1% Synergy $0.26
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+1% Synergy $0.08
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+1% Synergy $0.06
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.26
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
0% Synergy $3.03
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-1% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $15.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-2% Synergy $3.25
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-2% Synergy $0.15
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $8.98
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-3% Synergy $8.84
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.37
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-6% Synergy $20.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $5.21
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-9% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-11% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-23% Synergy $0.18

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