Xande, Dark Mage
$0.24
$0.24Legendary Creature — Human Wizard
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
#1993
Last Week
#2484
Last Month
Dimir Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xande, Dark Mage decks.
Nightmares and Daydreams+3% Synergy
$0.26
Fire Nation Occupation+3% Synergy
$0.59
Agna Qel'a+2% Synergy
$0.61
Bender's Waterskin0% Synergy
$0.26
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Xande, Dark Mage's abilities and overall game plan.
Consider+42% Synergy
$0.29
Enter the Enigma+40% Synergy
$0.15
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian+39% Synergy
$0.24
Haughty Djinn+36% Synergy
$0.22
Dreams of Laguna+36% Synergy
$0.06
Resentful Revelation+33% Synergy
$0.05
Ripples of Undeath+33% Synergy
$6.61
Archmage Emeritus+32% Synergy
$0.98
Fact or Fiction+32% Synergy
$0.12
Frantic Search+31% Synergy
$0.40
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xande, Dark Mage decks.
Opt+30% Synergy
$0.10
Preordain+30% Synergy
$0.46
Windfall+27% Synergy
$3.84
Swiftfoot Boots+24% Synergy
$1.20
Withering Torment+21% Synergy
$3.23
Toxic Deluge+15% Synergy
$6.57
Brainstorm+10% Synergy
$1.19
An Offer You Can't Refuse+10% Synergy
$1.89
Dark Ritual+6% Synergy
$3.45
Counterspell-6% Synergy
$1.21
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Notion Thief+1% Synergy
$1.56
Cyclonic Rift-3% Synergy
$37.99
Fierce Guardianship-4% Synergy
$40.38
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$49.78
Mystical Tutor-8% Synergy
$13.35
Demonic Tutor-14% Synergy
$48.58
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Xande, Dark Mage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Archmage of Runes+30% Synergy
$2.76
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator+25% Synergy
$0.14
Talrand, Sky Summoner+25% Synergy
$0.61
Rona, Sheoldred's Faithful+22% Synergy
$0.07
Emet-Selch, Unsundered+21% Synergy
$1.95
Wonder+19% Synergy
$1.08
Baral, Chief of Compliance+19% Synergy
$2.18
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+19% Synergy
$0.65
Octavia, Living Thesis+18% Synergy
$0.40
Lord of the Nazgûl+14% Synergy
$1.92
Silent Arbiter+13% Synergy
$10.33
Shinra Reinforcements+13% Synergy
$0.02
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat+12% Synergy
$0.32
Locke Cole+12% Synergy
$0.08
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+12% Synergy
$0.31
Ultimecia, Time Sorceress+10% Synergy
$0.14
Seymour Flux+10% Synergy
$0.31
Millikin+9% Synergy
$0.13
Deranged Assistant+9% Synergy
$0.04
Il Mheg Pixie+9% Synergy
$0.05
Sedgemoor Witch+9% Synergy
$1.27
Sephiroth, Planet's Heir+9% Synergy
$0.61
Murmuring Mystic+9% Synergy
$0.75
Symbiote Spider-Man+9% Synergy
$0.39
Filth+9% Synergy
$6.60
Quistis Trepe+8% Synergy
$0.13
Angel of Suffering+7% Synergy
$3.16
Academy Elite+7% Synergy
$0.15
Ultimecia, Temporal Threat+6% Synergy
$0.57
Laboratory Maniac+5% Synergy
$0.85
Docent of Perfection+5% Synergy
$0.49
Thunderclap Drake+5% Synergy
$9.15
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis+5% Synergy
$0.31
Kitsa, Otterball Elite+5% Synergy
$4.87
Dark Confidant+5% Synergy
$2.84
Emry, Lurker of the Loch+4% Synergy
$0.49
Snapcaster Mage+4% Synergy
$15.86
Rona, Herald of Invasion+3% Synergy
$1.05
Matoya, Archon Elder+2% Synergy
$0.30
Cruel Somnophage+1% Synergy
$0.39
Hedron Crab+1% Synergy
$0.89
Ledger Shredder+1% Synergy
$6.20
Solemn Simulacrum0% Synergy
$0.20
Baleful Strix-1% Synergy
$0.99
Consuming Aberration-6% Synergy
$0.20
Hullbreaker Horror-9% Synergy
$5.41
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xande, Dark Mage safe.
Thought Scour+30% Synergy
$0.33
Transpose+30% Synergy
$0.35
Otherworldly Gaze+24% Synergy
$0.08
Overkill+22% Synergy
$0.19
Tainted Indulgence+22% Synergy
$0.21
Forbidden Alchemy+18% Synergy
$0.10
Fell the Profane+16% Synergy
$5.63
Sink into Stupor+16% Synergy
$8.82
Bitter Triumph+16% Synergy
$0.69
Shadow Rift+16% Synergy
$1.27
Aphotic Wisps+15% Synergy
$0.54
Waterlogged Teachings+14% Synergy
$1.44
Three Steps Ahead+14% Synergy
$3.90
Magic Damper+14% Synergy
$0.07
Curate+13% Synergy
$0.07
Swallowed by Leviathan+13% Synergy
$0.08
Snap+12% Synergy
$2.69
Aetherize+11% Synergy
$0.34
Confounding Riddle+11% Synergy
$0.09
Leap+11% Synergy
$0.51
Pongify+10% Synergy
$1.47
Rapid Hybridization+10% Synergy
$0.67
Soul Shatter+10% Synergy
$2.96
Tainted Strike+10% Synergy
$1.94
Tolarian Winds+10% Synergy
$0.87
Infernal Grasp+9% Synergy
$0.18
Slip Out the Back+9% Synergy
$2.28
Fight On!+9% Synergy
$0.08
Sephiroth's Intervention+9% Synergy
$0.05
Swan Song+8% Synergy
$7.43
Refute+8% Synergy
$0.09
Darkness+8% Synergy
$22.58
Silundi Vision+8% Synergy
$0.29
Shore Up+8% Synergy
$0.06
Deadly Rollick+6% Synergy
$18.26
Visions of Beyond+6% Synergy
$5.60
Mission Briefing+6% Synergy
$0.16
Cryptic Command+6% Synergy
$5.88
Resculpt+5% Synergy
$0.18
Price of Fame+5% Synergy
$0.11
Go for the Throat+4% Synergy
$0.53
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$8.43
Cabal Ritual+4% Synergy
$10.97
Arcane Denial+3% Synergy
$1.58
Reality Shift+3% Synergy
$0.24
Murder+1% Synergy
$0.07
Countersquall+1% Synergy
$0.89
Dig Through Time-1% Synergy
$0.18
Mana Drain-3% Synergy
$45.83
Negate-4% Synergy
$0.25
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Xande, Dark Mage's game plan and control the board.
Mandate of Abaddon+30% Synergy
$4.50
Slip Through Space+28% Synergy
$0.30
Circle of Power+28% Synergy
$0.11
Artful Dodge+19% Synergy
$0.79
Breach the Multiverse+18% Synergy
$5.74
Glimpse the Unthinkable+17% Synergy
$2.60
Ponder+16% Synergy
$1.18
Singularity Rupture+16% Synergy
$0.73
Relm's Sketching+16% Synergy
$0.15
Cornered by Black Mages+16% Synergy
$0.08
Lórien Revealed+15% Synergy
$2.83
Gitaxian Probe+14% Synergy
$3.11
Evil Reawakened+14% Synergy
$0.05
Serum Visions+12% Synergy
$1.53
Villainous Wrath+10% Synergy
$0.62
Nuclear Fallout+9% Synergy
$0.46
Traumatize+8% Synergy
$4.34
Whispering Madness+8% Synergy
$1.70
Careful Study+8% Synergy
$1.84
Diresight+8% Synergy
$0.10
Inspiration from Beyond+8% Synergy
$0.08
Reanimate+7% Synergy
$5.32
Night's Whisper+7% Synergy
$0.28
Dark Deal+7% Synergy
$2.86
Combat Tutorial+7% Synergy
$0.09
Essence Harvest+7% Synergy
$0.40
Notion Rain+6% Synergy
$0.09
Chart a Course+6% Synergy
$0.17
Stock Up+6% Synergy
$7.93
Rise from the Tides+6% Synergy
$0.08
Distortion Strike+5% Synergy
$0.54
Deadly Embrace+5% Synergy
$0.55
Bond of Insight+5% Synergy
$0.14
Memories Returning+5% Synergy
$0.17
Compelling Argument+5% Synergy
$0.04
Decree of Pain+4% Synergy
$0.21
Exsanguinate+4% Synergy
$0.27
Afterlife from the Loam+4% Synergy
$0.28
Contingency Plan+4% Synergy
$0.15
Damnation+3% Synergy
$16.94
Sign in Blood+3% Synergy
$0.46
Read the Bones+3% Synergy
$0.13
Pilfered Plans+3% Synergy
$0.10
Deep Analysis+2% Synergy
$0.07
Blasphemous Edict0% Synergy
$4.93
Raise the Palisade0% Synergy
$12.21
Ringsight-1% Synergy
$0.25
Feed the Swarm-3% Synergy
$0.25
Treasure Cruise-3% Synergy
$0.19
Rise of the Dark Realms-4% Synergy
$3.80
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wayfarer's Bauble+16% Synergy
$0.19
Brotherhood Regalia+16% Synergy
$9.65
Perpetual Timepiece+16% Synergy
$0.57
Palantír of Orthanc+14% Synergy
$15.90
Robe of the Archmagi+13% Synergy
$0.32
Glamdring+12% Synergy
$1.73
Black Mage's Rod+12% Synergy
$0.18
Whispersilk Cloak+10% Synergy
$2.04
Winged Boots+10% Synergy
$8.07
Astrologian's Planisphere+9% Synergy
$0.43
Shadowspear+8% Synergy
$36.41
World Map+7% Synergy
$0.07
Key to the City+6% Synergy
$0.45
Chariot of Victory+6% Synergy
$0.52
Mesmeric Orb+5% Synergy
$24.10
Sword of Once and Future+5% Synergy
$4.04
Lunatic Pandora+5% Synergy
$0.02
Silver Shroud Costume+5% Synergy
$5.78
Sapphire Medallion+4% Synergy
$4.33
Mithril Coat+4% Synergy
$19.89
The Darkness Crystal+4% Synergy
$2.61
Sword of the Animist+2% Synergy
$5.38
Jet Medallion0% Synergy
$9.86
Lightning Greaves-2% Synergy
$3.86
Sensei's Divining Top-4% Synergy
$34.01
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Xande, Dark Mage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Aqueous Form+28% Synergy
$0.39
Propaganda+20% Synergy
$2.77
Search for Azcanta+18% Synergy
$2.32
Stillness in Motion+17% Synergy
$0.14
Shark Typhoon+8% Synergy
$0.56
No Mercy+7% Synergy
$20.14
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum+7% Synergy
$0.10
Dissipation Field+6% Synergy
$2.32
Out of the Tombs+6% Synergy
$10.46
Teferi's Ageless Insight+5% Synergy
$3.12
Chronic Flooding+5% Synergy
$0.16
Combat Research+4% Synergy
$0.33
Imprisoned in the Moon+3% Synergy
$0.17
Witness Protection+3% Synergy
$0.10
Fraying Sanity+2% Synergy
$0.42
Phyrexian Arena-2% Synergy
$3.36
Mystic Remora-4% Synergy
$9.06
Animate Dead-4% Synergy
$7.75
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Xande, Dark Mage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Professor Onyx+16% Synergy
$1.32
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+4% Synergy
$6.02
Ashiok, Dream Render0% Synergy
$1.64
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+23% Synergy
$0.37
Witch's Clinic+16% Synergy
$6.03
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$6.48
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum+10% Synergy
$0.10
Shizo, Death's Storehouse+8% Synergy
$30.56
Mistrise Village+6% Synergy
$5.75
Spymaster's Vault+6% Synergy
$1.61
Adventurer's Inn+6% Synergy
$0.13
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+5% Synergy
$7.14
Academy Ruins+4% Synergy
$10.48
Restless Reef+3% Synergy
$1.00
Command Beacon+2% Synergy
$4.93
Otawara, Soaring City+1% Synergy
$19.12
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
$0.11
Cephalid Coliseum+1% Synergy
$0.19
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital+1% Synergy
$0.68
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth0% Synergy
$46.26
Bojuka Bog-1% Synergy
$0.63
Nephalia Drownyard-2% Synergy
$0.13
Cabal Coffers-3% Synergy
$25.66
Reliquary Tower-12% Synergy
$2.26
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Blitzball+9% Synergy
$0.09
Mind Stone+8% Synergy
$0.17
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.15
Talisman of Dominance+1% Synergy
$2.87
Charcoal Diamond0% Synergy
$0.30
Sky Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.18
Thought Vessel-2% Synergy
$1.22
Lotus Petal-3% Synergy
$24.20
Arcane Signet-4% Synergy
$0.34
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$0.92
Dimir Signet-8% Synergy
$0.59
Sol Ring-11% Synergy
$1.21
Lands
The mana base foundation for Xande, Dark Mage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Undercity Sewers+22% Synergy
$17.19
Treno, Dark City+19% Synergy
$0.09
Fell the Profane+16% Synergy
$5.63
Sink into Stupor+16% Synergy
$8.82
Waterlogged Teachings+14% Synergy
$1.44
Gloomlake Verge+10% Synergy
$7.86
Silundi Vision+8% Synergy
$0.29
Drowned Catacomb+7% Synergy
$1.83
Sunken Ruins+7% Synergy
$8.61
Starting Town+6% Synergy
$8.23
Morphic Pool+5% Synergy
$17.24
Crossroads Village+5% Synergy
$0.07
Fetid Pools+4% Synergy
$0.17
Malakir Rebirth+4% Synergy
$8.43
Dimir Guildgate+4% Synergy
$0.16
Thriving Moor+4% Synergy
$0.08
Polluted Delta+3% Synergy
$14.85
Shipwreck Marsh+2% Synergy
$4.95
Fabled Passage+2% Synergy
$4.69
Submerged Boneyard+2% Synergy
$0.07
Evolving Wilds+1% Synergy
$0.07
Underground Sea+1% Synergy
Contaminated Aquifer+1% Synergy
$0.15
Ash Barrens+1% Synergy
$0.09
Watery Grave0% Synergy
$7.07
Terramorphic Expanse0% Synergy
$0.11
Port of Karfell0% Synergy
$0.06
Island-1% Synergy
$0.08
Swamp-2% Synergy
$0.10
Dismal Backwater-2% Synergy
$0.08
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$13.06
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$24.38
Scalding Tarn-2% Synergy
$25.18
Marsh Flats-2% Synergy
$20.39
Bloodstained Mire-2% Synergy
$13.30
Snow-Covered Island-2% Synergy
$0.80
Verdant Catacombs-2% Synergy
$20.14
Underground River-3% Synergy
$0.96
Clearwater Pathway-3% Synergy
$4.06
Command Tower-5% Synergy
$0.21
Exotic Orchard-7% Synergy
$0.14
Darkslick Shores-7% Synergy
$2.04
Sunken Hollow-9% Synergy
$0.23
Choked Estuary-9% Synergy
$0.22
Temple of Deceit-9% Synergy
$0.24
Myriad Landscape-9% Synergy
$0.17
Tainted Isle-12% Synergy
$0.28
Path of Ancestry-16% Synergy
$0.16
Dimir Aqueduct-17% Synergy
$0.17
Darkwater Catacombs-17% Synergy
$0.15
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