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Xande, Dark Mage
Price tag $0.31

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

#2151 Current Rank
#1948 Last Week
#2508 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xande, Dark Mage decks.

Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+13% Synergy $0.77
Symbiote Spider-Man Symbiote Spider-Man
+6% Synergy $0.68
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
+3% Synergy $0.14
Doctor Octopus, Master Planner Doctor Octopus, Master Planner
+3% Synergy $1.38
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+1% Synergy $0.72

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+45% Synergy $0.36
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+41% Synergy $0.25
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+40% Synergy $0.16
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+38% Synergy $5.38
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+37% Synergy $0.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+36% Synergy $0.75
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+35% Synergy $0.09
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+35% Synergy $0.04
Transpose Transpose
+35% Synergy $0.41
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+33% Synergy $4.65

Top Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+32% Synergy $0.58
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+31% Synergy $0.58
Opt Opt
+31% Synergy $0.10
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+31% Synergy $0.12
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+19% Synergy $5.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $1.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% 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 $0.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-2% Synergy $44.22
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $78.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $43.88
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-3% Synergy $30.57
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $51.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $13.26
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $54.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-14% Synergy $48.71

Creatures

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

Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+31% Synergy $1.85
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+25% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+24% Synergy $0.41
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+23% Synergy $0.06
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+22% Synergy $3.89
Wonder Wonder
+21% Synergy $1.58
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+20% Synergy $0.37
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+20% Synergy $2.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+18% Synergy $1.94
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+15% Synergy $1.31
Locke Cole Locke Cole
+14% Synergy $0.08
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $8.78
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.25
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+13% Synergy $0.07
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+12% Synergy $0.27
Millikin Millikin
+11% Synergy $0.11
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+11% Synergy $0.11
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.35
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
+9% Synergy $0.28
Filth Filth
+9% Synergy $6.30
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+8% Synergy $0.05
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+8% Synergy $0.05
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+8% Synergy $1.12
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
+8% Synergy $0.52
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+8% Synergy $2.47
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+7% Synergy $0.09
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+6% Synergy $4.86
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+6% Synergy $0.40
Academy Elite Academy Elite
+6% Synergy $0.15
Perigee Beckoner Perigee Beckoner
+6% Synergy $0.06
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $5.02
Shambling Cie'th Shambling Cie'th
+5% Synergy $0.09
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+5% Synergy $0.17
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.65
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $0.96
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+4% Synergy $17.93
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+4% Synergy $0.18
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+4% Synergy $0.83
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+4% Synergy $4.32
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+3% Synergy $0.97
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+2% Synergy $0.50
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+2% Synergy $3.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.26
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+1% Synergy $0.41
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-1% Synergy $0.82
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-9% Synergy $3.87
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-9% Synergy $0.19

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+28% Synergy $0.47
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+26% Synergy $0.20
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $2.52
Overkill Overkill
+23% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+22% Synergy $0.22
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+19% Synergy $4.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.76
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+18% Synergy $1.33
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+17% Synergy $2.17
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+17% Synergy $0.87
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+16% Synergy $5.28
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+16% Synergy $0.50
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+15% Synergy $0.75
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+15% Synergy $0.10
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+15% Synergy $0.09
Snap Snap
+14% Synergy $2.15
Curate Curate
+14% Synergy $0.07
Pongify Pongify
+12% Synergy $1.81
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+12% Synergy $1.52
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+12% Synergy $0.10
Leap Leap
+12% Synergy $0.49
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+12% Synergy $0.82
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+11% Synergy $3.12
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+11% Synergy $2.28
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+11% Synergy $1.50
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.48
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.26
Darkness Darkness
+10% Synergy $22.62
Fight On! Fight On!
+10% Synergy $0.11
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+8% Synergy $0.15
Shore Up Shore Up
+8% Synergy $0.11
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.46
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+7% Synergy $19.11
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+7% Synergy $5.73
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.08
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.06
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+7% Synergy $5.74
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+6% Synergy $3.43
Resculpt Resculpt
+6% Synergy $0.26
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+6% Synergy $0.09
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $13.78
Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+5% Synergy $0.09
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+4% Synergy $0.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.83
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.24
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Circle of Power Circle of Power
+31% Synergy $0.24
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+28% Synergy $0.30
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+20% Synergy $5.92
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+20% Synergy $0.74
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+18% Synergy $2.76
Ponder Ponder
+17% Synergy $1.67
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+17% Synergy $0.12
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.58
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+16% Synergy $2.91
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+16% Synergy $0.13
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+15% Synergy $3.44
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+14% Synergy $0.07
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+12% Synergy $1.32
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+11% Synergy $0.46
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $5.15
Traumatize Traumatize
+9% Synergy $3.91
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+8% Synergy $1.40
Diresight Diresight
+8% Synergy $0.09
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+8% Synergy $5.84
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.24
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.42
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+7% Synergy $0.07
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+7% Synergy $0.09
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $1.61
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $5.54
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+6% Synergy $0.09
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+6% Synergy $0.09
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+6% Synergy $0.56
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+5% Synergy $0.05
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.29
The Final Days The Final Days
+5% Synergy $0.17
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+5% Synergy $0.91
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+5% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.43
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.59
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+4% Synergy $0.32
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.19
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $1.96
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+4% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.21
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.91
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $4.97
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
0% Synergy $12.40
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.22
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-3% Synergy $0.24
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $3.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+20% Synergy $0.21
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+18% Synergy $8.99
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+16% Synergy $0.48
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+15% Synergy $15.12
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+13% Synergy $0.35
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+13% Synergy $0.14
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+12% Synergy $5.86
Glamdring Glamdring
+12% Synergy $1.13
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.19
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+9% Synergy $0.28
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.97
World Map World Map
+8% Synergy $0.10
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.34
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $22.23
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+6% Synergy $0.04
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.50
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $5.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $4.02
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+5% Synergy $18.76
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+5% Synergy $3.91
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.22
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.12

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+22% Synergy $2.29
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+19% Synergy $1.90
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+18% Synergy $0.13
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+8% Synergy $0.64
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.04
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $19.12
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.37
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+6% Synergy $11.14
Cryoshatter Cryoshatter
+6% Synergy $0.04
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $1.89
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
+5% Synergy $0.07
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.12
Combat Research Combat Research
+4% Synergy $0.27
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.17
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+2% Synergy $0.39
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-1% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.49
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.45

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+17% Synergy $1.41
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+4% Synergy $6.62
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+1% Synergy $1.74

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+25% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $1.70
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+16% Synergy $6.15
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+11% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $25.21
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.16
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $6.13
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.10
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+5% Synergy $7.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $18.45
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+3% Synergy $10.89
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+2% Synergy $1.01
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.95
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.18
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $1.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $48.20
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
-2% Synergy $0.14
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-4% Synergy $22.81
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+11% Synergy $0.09
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.13
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.31
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+2% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+2% Synergy $0.20
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.49
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.46

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+24% Synergy $19.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+19% Synergy $4.36
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+19% Synergy $0.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+18% Synergy $7.76
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+15% Synergy $0.75
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+12% Synergy $7.67
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+9% Synergy $1.38
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+9% Synergy $8.18
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.46
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+6% Synergy $17.98
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.17
Starting Town Starting Town
+5% Synergy $9.96
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+5% Synergy $0.05
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+4% Synergy $4.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.26
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+3% Synergy $0.08
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $7.35
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.81
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.07
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
0% Synergy $0.07
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
0% Synergy $0.07
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.97
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.06
Underground River Underground River
-2% Synergy $0.83
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.91
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.06
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-3% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $26.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.54
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $12.90
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-6% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.21
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $1.80
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-7% Synergy $0.24
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-8% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-11% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.16
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-16% Synergy $1.03
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-16% Synergy $0.20

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