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Xande, Dark Mage
Price tag $0.27

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

#2144 Current Rank
#2370 Last Week
#2364 Last Month

New Cards

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

Does Machines Does Machines
+2% Synergy $0.64
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.45
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+1% Synergy $0.20
Voracious Tome-Skimmer Voracious Tome-Skimmer
-4% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+40% Synergy $0.30
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+39% Synergy $0.21
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+39% Synergy $0.39
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+38% Synergy $0.13
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+37% Synergy $0.17
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+34% Synergy $0.27
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+32% Synergy $6.53
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+32% Synergy $0.25
Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+30% Synergy $0.34
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+30% Synergy $1.97

Top Cards

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

Frantic Search Frantic Search
+30% Synergy $0.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $2.00
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.60
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.22
Windfall Windfall
+27% Synergy $5.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+21% Synergy $3.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.64
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $4.43
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.77
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.18
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $53.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $58.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $15.93
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-12% Synergy $61.51

Creatures

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

Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+28% Synergy $2.95
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+24% Synergy $0.27
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+24% Synergy $0.42
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+23% Synergy $0.08
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+21% Synergy $1.04
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+19% Synergy $2.42
Wonder Wonder
+18% Synergy $1.32
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+18% Synergy $2.02
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+17% Synergy $0.48
Locke Cole Locke Cole
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+14% Synergy $0.15
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+13% Synergy $2.40
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+11% Synergy $0.39
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+11% Synergy $0.19
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
+11% Synergy $0.30
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $12.48
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
+10% Synergy $0.80
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.35
Millikin Millikin
+9% Synergy $0.26
Symbiote Spider-Man Symbiote Spider-Man
+9% Synergy $0.33
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+8% Synergy $0.08
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.56
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+8% Synergy $0.19
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+8% Synergy $0.51
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+7% Synergy $1.65
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+7% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+6% Synergy $1.09
Filth Filth
+6% Synergy $8.26
Undercity Dire Rat Undercity Dire Rat
+6% Synergy $0.22
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+6% Synergy $2.99
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+6% Synergy $0.93
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+5% Synergy $9.60
Al Bhed Salvagers Al Bhed Salvagers
+5% Synergy $0.21
Shambling Cie'th Shambling Cie'th
+5% Synergy $0.17
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.49
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+4% Synergy $0.50
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mysterio's Phantasm Mysterio's Phantasm
+4% Synergy $0.08
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+3% Synergy $18.85
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+2% Synergy $1.91
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+1% Synergy $0.62
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
0% Synergy $0.16
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
0% Synergy $0.34
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-1% Synergy $3.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-1% Synergy $0.27
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
-8% Synergy $0.23
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-10% Synergy $5.60

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+30% Synergy $0.48
Overkill Overkill
+28% Synergy $0.39
Transpose Transpose
+28% Synergy $0.40
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+25% Synergy $0.27
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+21% Synergy $0.32
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+19% Synergy $4.10
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+18% Synergy $0.22
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+17% Synergy $2.90
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $4.85
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+16% Synergy $0.14
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+16% Synergy $0.14
Curate Curate
+15% Synergy $0.33
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.42
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $1.39
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.48
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+13% Synergy $1.31
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+13% Synergy $0.55
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+12% Synergy $3.53
Snap Snap
+11% Synergy $3.18
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+10% Synergy $0.31
Pongify Pongify
+10% Synergy $1.95
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.14
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+10% Synergy $0.87
Leap Leap
+10% Synergy $0.57
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.78
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $6.28
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+9% Synergy $4.02
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.50
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.16
Shore Up Shore Up
+9% Synergy $0.25
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fight On! Fight On!
+9% Synergy $0.16
Octopus Form Octopus Form
+9% Synergy $0.22
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+8% Synergy $3.70
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+8% Synergy $5.65
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $8.40
Darkness Darkness
+7% Synergy $22.78
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+5% Synergy $0.56
Resculpt Resculpt
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+5% Synergy $0.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+4% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $11.91
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+4% Synergy $0.30
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+3% Synergy $10.86
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+2% Synergy $24.44
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.06
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.06
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
-1% Synergy $0.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $50.50

Sorceries

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

Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+28% Synergy $4.73
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+27% Synergy $0.25
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+21% Synergy $0.77
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+21% Synergy $0.52
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+18% Synergy $0.19
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+17% Synergy $0.23
Ponder Ponder
+16% Synergy $1.40
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $7.26
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+15% Synergy $2.61
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+15% Synergy $0.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+13% Synergy $3.85
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+12% Synergy $7.91
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+11% Synergy $2.37
Traumatize Traumatize
+10% Synergy $3.32
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+10% Synergy $1.39
Villainous Wrath Villainous Wrath
+9% Synergy $0.65
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+9% Synergy $0.09
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+8% Synergy $0.37
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+8% Synergy $3.29
Diresight Diresight
+8% Synergy $0.21
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+8% Synergy $0.18
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $4.57
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+7% Synergy $2.76
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+7% Synergy $0.14
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+7% Synergy $0.36
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+7% Synergy $0.29
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+6% Synergy $0.12
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+6% Synergy $4.20
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.54
Stock Up Stock Up
+5% Synergy $10.24
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+5% Synergy $0.47
Retrieve the Esper Retrieve the Esper
+5% Synergy $0.12
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+4% Synergy $0.17
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.76
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+3% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+3% Synergy $0.16
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $19.60
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.41
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-2% Synergy $0.26
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-3% Synergy $5.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+19% Synergy $0.30
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+16% Synergy $1.01
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+15% Synergy $10.99
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+14% Synergy $0.20
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+14% Synergy $0.41
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+12% Synergy $18.77
Glamdring Glamdring
+12% Synergy $2.25
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $3.35
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+10% Synergy $0.33
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+9% Synergy $10.35
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $39.49
Key to the City Key to the City
+7% Synergy $2.81
World Map World Map
+6% Synergy $0.14
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.56
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+5% Synergy $22.89
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.89
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.38
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $12.39
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $5.93
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.23
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+2% Synergy $2.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.61
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-1% Synergy $10.94
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-3% Synergy $3.30

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+28% Synergy $0.38
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+19% Synergy $1.92
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+18% Synergy $0.18
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+8% Synergy $0.72
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $23.96
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+6% Synergy $0.15
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+5% Synergy $2.51
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+5% Synergy $0.10
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+4% Synergy $0.28
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+3% Synergy $3.41
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.33
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+2% Synergy $0.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.69
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $8.62

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+13% Synergy $2.12
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+3% Synergy $3.19
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.00
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+1% Synergy $2.21

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+24% Synergy $1.16
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $11.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+14% Synergy $4.55
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+9% Synergy $0.19
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $36.29
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $8.51
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+5% Synergy $0.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.12
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.14
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.04
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+4% Synergy $0.52
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.36
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $10.56
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+1% Synergy $1.90
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $1.15
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $25.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.28
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
0% Synergy $0.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-2% Synergy $1.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $52.27
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
-3% Synergy $0.33
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $31.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.33
Blitzball Blitzball
+9% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.31
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.59
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $2.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.53
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $1.08
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+20% Synergy $0.20
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+16% Synergy $25.79
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $4.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.42
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+14% Synergy $1.39
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+9% Synergy $0.50
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+6% Synergy $0.21
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+5% Synergy $15.00
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+5% Synergy $8.25
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+5% Synergy $0.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $11.91
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.29
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+3% Synergy $1.08
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+2% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.10
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+2% Synergy $0.14
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+1% Synergy $4.16
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+1% Synergy $25.27
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+1% Synergy $0.22
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy $1.03
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
0% Synergy $6.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.85
Underground Sea Underground Sea
0% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.43
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
0% Synergy $0.26
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
0% Synergy $0.23
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.98
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $1.26
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.26
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-6% Synergy $4.87
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.30
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-8% Synergy $1.91
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-9% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-10% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.34
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-13% Synergy $0.41
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-14% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.17
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-17% Synergy $0.25

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