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Xande, Dark Mage
Price tag $0.26

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1994 Current Rank
#2167 Last Week
#2397 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Xande, Dark Mage's abilities and overall game plan.

Consider Consider
+42% Synergy $0.22
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+40% Synergy $0.27
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+39% Synergy $0.15
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+37% Synergy $0.23
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+36% Synergy $0.05
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+36% Synergy $0.06
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+35% Synergy $6.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+34% Synergy $0.16
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+32% Synergy $1.97
Preordain Preordain
+32% Synergy $0.58

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xande, Dark Mage decks.

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+31% Synergy $0.42
Opt Opt
+30% Synergy $0.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.58
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $4.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+21% Synergy $3.23
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+15% Synergy $6.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.29
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+1% Synergy $1.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $99.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $45.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $53.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-7% Synergy $14.79
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Xande, Dark Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+31% Synergy $3.54
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+26% Synergy $0.50
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+25% Synergy $0.12
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+23% Synergy $0.07
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+22% Synergy $0.87
Wonder Wonder
+21% Synergy $1.17
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+21% Synergy $2.34
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+21% Synergy $1.83
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+18% Synergy $0.46
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+15% Synergy $3.58
Locke Cole Locke Cole
+14% Synergy $0.10
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+14% Synergy $0.07
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $13.75
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+11% Synergy $0.40
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
+11% Synergy $0.23
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+11% Synergy $0.31
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+10% Synergy $0.10
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
+9% Synergy $0.96
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $3.32
Symbiote Spider-Man Symbiote Spider-Man
+9% Synergy $0.48
Millikin Millikin
+8% Synergy $0.12
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+8% Synergy $0.04
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+7% Synergy $1.48
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+7% Synergy $0.71
Filth Filth
+7% Synergy $10.68
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+7% Synergy $0.15
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+7% Synergy $3.66
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+6% Synergy $0.97
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+6% Synergy $0.65
Academy Elite Academy Elite
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $10.15
Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+5% Synergy $0.12
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+5% Synergy $0.08
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $16.93
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+4% Synergy $0.56
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+4% Synergy $0.19
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+3% Synergy $0.42
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+2% Synergy $1.53
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+2% Synergy $1.28
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+1% Synergy $0.51
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+1% Synergy $0.39
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+1% Synergy $6.52
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
0% Synergy $1.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.23
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-7% Synergy $0.18
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-9% Synergy $5.13

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xande, Dark Mage safe.

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+30% Synergy $0.47
Transpose Transpose
+28% Synergy $0.34
Overkill Overkill
+27% Synergy $0.22
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+25% Synergy $0.13
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+20% Synergy $3.91
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+20% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $3.81
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+18% Synergy $0.05
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $7.56
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+17% Synergy $1.46
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+16% Synergy $1.12
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+14% Synergy $0.10
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+14% Synergy $0.10
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+13% Synergy $0.76
Curate Curate
+13% Synergy $0.10
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+13% Synergy $0.51
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.52
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+12% Synergy $1.82
Pongify Pongify
+11% Synergy $1.74
Snap Snap
+11% Synergy $2.41
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+11% Synergy $3.87
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $0.86
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+10% Synergy $3.60
Fight On! Fight On!
+10% Synergy $0.09
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+10% Synergy $0.13
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $0.94
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $7.83
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $3.59
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.09
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.52
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+9% Synergy $0.10
Shore Up Shore Up
+9% Synergy $0.10
Leap Leap
+9% Synergy $0.47
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+8% Synergy $0.15
Darkness Darkness
+8% Synergy $22.90
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $6.11
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+8% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.50
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+5% Synergy $0.14
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+5% Synergy $5.05
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+4% Synergy $21.94
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.53
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+4% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.93
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $10.31
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.05
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.65

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Xande, Dark Mage's game plan and control the board.

Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+30% Synergy $0.33
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+30% Synergy $4.77
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+28% Synergy $0.12
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+20% Synergy $0.54
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.29
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+17% Synergy $5.83
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+17% Synergy $0.20
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.59
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+15% Synergy $2.53
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+15% Synergy $0.14
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+15% Synergy $0.07
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+14% Synergy $3.18
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+13% Synergy $2.43
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+11% Synergy $1.77
Traumatize Traumatize
+9% Synergy $4.06
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+9% Synergy $1.05
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+8% Synergy $2.57
Careful Study Careful Study
+8% Synergy $2.16
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+8% Synergy $0.07
Reanimate Reanimate
+7% Synergy $6.67
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.24
Diresight Diresight
+7% Synergy $0.14
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+7% Synergy $0.92
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+6% Synergy $3.59
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.29
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $5.89
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+6% Synergy $0.08
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+5% Synergy $0.24
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+5% Synergy $0.09
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.14
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.29
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.20
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+4% Synergy $0.15
Damnation Damnation
+3% Synergy $18.65
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.14
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+3% Synergy $0.12
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $2.42
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.23
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $3.62
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+17% Synergy $0.23
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+17% Synergy $9.99
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+16% Synergy $0.63
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.33
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+13% Synergy $17.69
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+13% Synergy $0.11
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+12% Synergy $2.35
Glamdring Glamdring
+12% Synergy $1.79
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $11.84
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+10% Synergy $0.30
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $41.18
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.55
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.49
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.11
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.55
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $26.32
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $12.25
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+5% Synergy $0.05
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+5% Synergy $2.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.94
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $24.06
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+4% Synergy $4.74
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.38
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy $9.63
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $2.50

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Xande, Dark Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.42
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+19% Synergy $2.38
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+18% Synergy $0.12
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+8% Synergy $0.61
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $21.00
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.44
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.07
Nightmares and Daydreams Nightmares and Daydreams
+6% Synergy $0.20
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $11.62
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+5% Synergy $0.08
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $3.14
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.04
Combat Research Combat Research
+4% Synergy $0.45
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+2% Synergy $1.13
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $3.28
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.92
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Xande, Dark Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+14% Synergy $1.86
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.44
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+3% Synergy $2.37
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
0% Synergy $1.84

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $5.01
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $9.32
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.09
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+8% Synergy $34.22
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $6.36
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.15
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+5% Synergy $0.98
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.49
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.66
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.95
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+2% Synergy $8.55
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+2% Synergy $1.06
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $20.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $0.56
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $53.21
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.18
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $0.85
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
-2% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $27.86
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.23
Blitzball Blitzball
+9% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+1% Synergy $4.41
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.71
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $0.87
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.04

Lands

The mana base foundation for Xande, Dark Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+20% Synergy $18.24
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+19% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $3.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+17% Synergy $7.56
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+16% Synergy $1.12
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.52
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $13.29
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+7% Synergy $8.38
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+6% Synergy $0.11
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+5% Synergy $2.86
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+5% Synergy $18.51
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $8.50
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+5% Synergy $0.10
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $7.44
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $5.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $16.58
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.12
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $0.89
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.17
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+1% Synergy $9.01
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+1% Synergy
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.15
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+1% Synergy $0.09
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.93
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
0% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-1% Synergy $0.08
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
-1% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $26.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.91
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $15.26
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-5% Synergy $0.23
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-5% Synergy $4.94
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.21
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-8% Synergy $2.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-9% Synergy $0.12
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-10% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-12% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-14% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-16% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.13
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-19% Synergy $0.20

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