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Xande, Dark Mage
Price tag $0.29

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1773 Current Rank
#1938 Last Week
#2596 Last Month

New Cards

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

Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+46% Synergy $0.99
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+37% Synergy $0.05
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+35% Synergy $0.05
Transpose Transpose
+35% Synergy $1.57
Circle of Power Circle of Power
+32% Synergy $0.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+49% Synergy $0.46
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+43% Synergy $0.32
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+40% Synergy $5.83
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+38% Synergy $0.18
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+38% Synergy $1.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+36% Synergy $0.34
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+34% Synergy $4.68
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+33% Synergy $1.02
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+33% Synergy $0.28
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+33% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Withering Torment Withering Torment
+32% Synergy $2.59
Preordain Preordain
+31% Synergy $0.61
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.95
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.14
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+26% Synergy $1.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+24% Synergy $5.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+20% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.51
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+2% Synergy $0.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.63
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $25.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $48.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-9% Synergy $11.92
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-12% Synergy $50.85
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-15% Synergy $58.30

Creatures

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

Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+28% Synergy $0.12
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+27% Synergy $0.28
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+26% Synergy $1.48
Emet-Selch, Unsundered Hades, Sorcerer of Eld Emet-Selch, Unsundered
+26% Synergy $4.38
Wonder Wonder
+25% Synergy $1.25
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful
+25% Synergy $0.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+24% Synergy $1.62
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+22% Synergy $0.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $7.56
Locke Cole Locke Cole
+17% Synergy $0.14
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.26
Lord of the Nazgûl Lord of the Nazgûl
+16% Synergy $0.97
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
+15% Synergy $1.09
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+13% Synergy $0.02
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress Ultimecia, Omnipotent Ultimecia, Time Sorceress
+12% Synergy $0.13
Sedgemoor Witch Sedgemoor Witch
+12% Synergy $1.02
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.32
Millikin Millikin
+10% Synergy $0.16
Seymour Flux Seymour Flux
+10% Synergy $0.42
Filth Filth
+10% Synergy $7.09
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+9% Synergy $0.07
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+9% Synergy $0.05
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+9% Synergy $0.34
Academy Elite Academy Elite
+9% Synergy $0.12
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+8% Synergy $4.26
Monoist Sentry Monoist Sentry
+8% Synergy $0.08
Beamsaw Prospector Beamsaw Prospector
+8% Synergy $0.07
Gigastorm Titan Gigastorm Titan
+8% Synergy $0.11
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+7% Synergy $6.71
Angel of Suffering Angel of Suffering
+7% Synergy $1.84
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+6% Synergy $4.24
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir Sephiroth, Planet's Heir
+6% Synergy $1.25
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+6% Synergy $0.08
Magic Pot Magic Pot
+6% Synergy $0.05
Shambling Cie'th Shambling Cie'th
+6% Synergy $0.03
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+5% Synergy $14.73
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+5% Synergy $0.84
Dauntless Scrapbot Dauntless Scrapbot
+5% Synergy $0.10
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+4% Synergy $0.69
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+4% Synergy $2.85
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+4% Synergy $0.68
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+4% Synergy $0.59
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat Ultimecia, Temporal Threat
+4% Synergy $1.02
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+2% Synergy $0.82
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+1% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
-2% Synergy $0.94
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-7% Synergy $5.30
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-9% Synergy $2.18

Instants

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

Thought Scour Thought Scour
+28% Synergy $0.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+26% Synergy $5.21
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+26% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+25% Synergy $7.64
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+25% Synergy $0.27
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.41
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+19% Synergy $0.80
Overkill Overkill
+19% Synergy $0.36
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+19% Synergy $5.49
Snap Snap
+17% Synergy $1.54
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+17% Synergy $0.08
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+17% Synergy $1.26
Aphotic Wisps Aphotic Wisps
+17% Synergy $0.52
Curate Curate
+16% Synergy $0.13
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+16% Synergy $1.03
Pongify Pongify
+14% Synergy $2.10
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+14% Synergy $2.66
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+14% Synergy $0.06
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+14% Synergy $1.88
Magic Damper Magic Damper
+13% Synergy $0.10
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+13% Synergy $0.11
Leap Leap
+13% Synergy $0.54
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $6.09
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+12% Synergy $2.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $18.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+10% Synergy $1.15
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.29
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+10% Synergy $7.15
Darkness Darkness
+10% Synergy $22.77
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+9% Synergy $0.26
Resculpt Resculpt
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+9% Synergy $0.13
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+9% Synergy $4.56
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+8% Synergy $5.53
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+8% Synergy $0.05
Divert Disaster Divert Disaster
+8% Synergy $0.05
Price of Fame Price of Fame
+7% Synergy $0.17
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+7% Synergy $3.64
Shore Up Shore Up
+7% Synergy $0.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+6% Synergy $0.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $9.16
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.97
Refute Refute
+5% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.75
Countersquall Countersquall
+2% Synergy $1.06
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.25
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Slip Through Space Slip Through Space
+28% Synergy $0.50
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $5.65
Artful Dodge Artful Dodge
+23% Synergy $0.67
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+21% Synergy $2.59
Cornered by Black Mages Cornered by Black Mages
+19% Synergy $0.12
Reanimate Reanimate
+16% Synergy $7.64
Ponder Ponder
+16% Synergy $1.65
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+16% Synergy $4.80
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+16% Synergy $0.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+14% Synergy $1.68
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+14% Synergy $0.10
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+13% Synergy $0.84
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+11% Synergy $1.31
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+9% Synergy $0.71
Dark Deal Dark Deal
+9% Synergy $3.34
Diresight Diresight
+8% Synergy $0.10
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+8% Synergy $0.38
Inspiration from Beyond Inspiration from Beyond
+8% Synergy $0.08
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.25
Traumatize Traumatize
+7% Synergy $3.83
Careful Study Careful Study
+7% Synergy $3.30
Distortion Strike Distortion Strike
+7% Synergy $0.55
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+7% Synergy $0.11
Stock Up Stock Up
+6% Synergy $10.90
Rise from the Tides Rise from the Tides
+6% Synergy $0.05
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+5% Synergy $1.75
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.35
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+5% Synergy $0.04
Commune with Evil Commune with Evil
+5% Synergy $0.04
Bond of Insight Bond of Insight
+5% Synergy $0.17
Compelling Argument Compelling Argument
+5% Synergy $0.04
Zero Point Ballad Zero Point Ballad
+5% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+4% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.28
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+4% Synergy $0.57
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+4% Synergy $0.28
Notion Rain Notion Rain
+4% Synergy $0.09
The Final Days The Final Days
+4% Synergy $0.11
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+4% Synergy $2.08
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $18.68
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+2% Synergy $8.96
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.46
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $3.59
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $34.20
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $3.07
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-5% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+21% Synergy $9.42
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+19% Synergy $11.69
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+18% Synergy $0.24
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+18% Synergy $0.46
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+15% Synergy $0.24
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+14% Synergy $0.12
Glamdring Glamdring
+13% Synergy $1.00
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+10% Synergy $4.99
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+10% Synergy $1.16
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.43
World Map World Map
+9% Synergy $0.15
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+9% Synergy $0.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.15
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+8% Synergy $20.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $31.55
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+7% Synergy $3.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $17.15
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+7% Synergy $4.25
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.79
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+6% Synergy $1.34
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $5.90
Chariot of Victory Chariot of Victory
+6% Synergy $0.47
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $7.08
Fell Gravship Fell Gravship
+5% Synergy $0.07
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+4% Synergy $4.51
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+1% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-2% Synergy $2.82

Enchantments

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+26% Synergy $2.01
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+20% Synergy $1.74
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+18% Synergy $0.15
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+10% Synergy $2.28
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.75
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy $2.10
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $15.01
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.08
Chronic Flooding Chronic Flooding
+6% Synergy $0.16
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+6% Synergy $0.65
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+5% Synergy $12.62
Combat Research Combat Research
+4% Synergy $0.35
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+3% Synergy $0.44
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $6.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.34
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-5% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+17% Synergy $1.35
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $6.28
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+2% Synergy $0.89
Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator
+2% Synergy $1.12

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $1.41
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+19% Synergy $5.17
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+11% Synergy $21.58
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+11% Synergy $5.43
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+11% Synergy $0.80
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum Eden, Seat of the Sanctum
+11% Synergy $0.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+10% Synergy $6.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+6% Synergy $19.28
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.17
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.08
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+5% Synergy $7.74
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $0.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $47.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.14
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+3% Synergy $1.61
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+1% Synergy $0.20
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
-3% Synergy $0.16
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-5% Synergy $24.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Blitzball Blitzball
+11% Synergy $0.08
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+6% Synergy $0.90
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+4% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $24.69
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.12
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $0.54
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-10% Synergy $1.07

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+28% Synergy $20.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+26% Synergy $5.21
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+25% Synergy $7.64
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
+21% Synergy $0.41
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+17% Synergy $8.84
Treno, Dark City Treno, Dark City
+17% Synergy $0.07
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+15% Synergy $1.71
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $15.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+10% Synergy $8.98
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+10% Synergy $15.63
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
+10% Synergy $9.82
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+8% Synergy $0.19
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+8% Synergy $0.38
Starting Town Starting Town
+8% Synergy $25.27
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $3.25
Crossroads Village Crossroads Village
+7% Synergy $0.09
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $9.16
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+5% Synergy
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+4% Synergy $1.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+3% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.15
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $1.37
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.86
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+1% Synergy $0.15
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.43
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $0.83
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $13.68
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.72
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $21.61
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.07
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $25.51
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $3.03
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-7% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.45
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-7% Synergy $0.07
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-9% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-11% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.11
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-12% Synergy $0.30
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-18% Synergy $0.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.18
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-20% Synergy $0.26

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