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Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
Price tag $1.14

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Minion

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#522 Current Rank
#575 Last Week
#507 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Xantcha, Sleeper Agent.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xantcha, Sleeper Agent decks.

Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+9% Synergy $0.64
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
0% Synergy $1.40
End-Blaze Epiphany End-Blaze Epiphany
0% Synergy $0.21
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $16.81

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Xantcha, Sleeper Agent's abilities and overall game plan.

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+60% Synergy $0.11
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+60% Synergy $0.75
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $2.01
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+56% Synergy $0.25
Heartstone Heartstone
+55% Synergy $2.47
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+54% Synergy $0.67
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+51% Synergy $0.21
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+48% Synergy $0.66
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+47% Synergy $0.18
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+47% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xantcha, Sleeper Agent decks.

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+45% Synergy $0.19
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+44% Synergy $2.12
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+42% Synergy $8.27
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+42% Synergy $0.27
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+42% Synergy $6.73
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.32
Terminate Terminate
+21% Synergy $0.25
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.47
Bedevil Bedevil
+16% Synergy $2.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $20.52
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $57.52
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $37.86
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $10.73
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $61.04
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $42.23

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Xantcha, Sleeper Agent's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+39% Synergy $15.05
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+37% Synergy $6.28
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+37% Synergy $4.35
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+34% Synergy $2.85
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+33% Synergy $0.16
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+32% Synergy $9.46
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+28% Synergy $0.39
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $7.62
Sleeper Agent Sleeper Agent
+28% Synergy $1.79
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.97
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+27% Synergy $9.68
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+24% Synergy $3.46
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+20% Synergy $0.48
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+18% Synergy $0.18
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+18% Synergy $7.62
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+18% Synergy $3.37
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+16% Synergy $0.60
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+15% Synergy $14.11
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+15% Synergy $0.16
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+14% Synergy $0.21
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+13% Synergy $3.49
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+13% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.23
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+12% Synergy $15.45
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+11% Synergy $5.49
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+11% Synergy $0.13
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+11% Synergy $1.53
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $5.69
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+10% Synergy $4.18
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+10% Synergy $13.42
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+10% Synergy $0.92
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+9% Synergy $0.22
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.67
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+9% Synergy $1.50
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+9% Synergy $0.18
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+9% Synergy $4.43
Zuko, Conflicted Zuko, Conflicted
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+8% Synergy $0.49
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+8% Synergy $13.75
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+8% Synergy $0.35
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+6% Synergy $8.07
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $87.13
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+6% Synergy $0.26
Ozai, the Phoenix King Ozai, the Phoenix King
+6% Synergy $6.62
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.20
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+5% Synergy $0.23
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+4% Synergy $18.98
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $33.96
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
-1% Synergy $9.15
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-1% Synergy $3.07

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xantcha, Sleeper Agent safe.

Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+30% Synergy $0.10
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $5.30
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+20% Synergy $0.10
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+15% Synergy $4.04
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+14% Synergy $0.49
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+11% Synergy $0.08
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+10% Synergy $0.25
Delirium Delirium
+9% Synergy $1.23
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+8% Synergy $3.83
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.41
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $1.02
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $0.95
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.11
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+5% Synergy $4.93
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+5% Synergy $0.37
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+5% Synergy $0.82
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.33
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $22.90
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.59
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $4.35
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.53
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.05
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+2% Synergy $1.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $6.16
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $8.67
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $2.96
Hurl Through Hell Hurl Through Hell
+1% Synergy $3.30
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.47
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
0% Synergy $0.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.91
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.81
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.24
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.15
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $9.71
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-3% Synergy $7.66
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $12.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.12
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $1.76
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Xantcha, Sleeper Agent's game plan and control the board.

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+37% Synergy $0.43
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.58
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy $0.32
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+17% Synergy $0.78
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+17% Synergy $3.02
Languish Languish
+14% Synergy $0.29
Insurrection Insurrection
+12% Synergy $8.06
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.11
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $2.27
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+10% Synergy $0.56
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+9% Synergy $0.38
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+8% Synergy $7.90
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $6.86
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $24.60
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+6% Synergy $0.19
The Nipton Lottery The Nipton Lottery
+6% Synergy $0.33
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+6% Synergy $5.41
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+6% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.23
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.65
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+5% Synergy $0.17
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.86
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $5.76
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+3% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+2% Synergy $2.42
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+1% Synergy $5.60
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-1% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.20
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $6.67
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+34% Synergy $6.38
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+21% Synergy $0.15
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+17% Synergy $5.22
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+11% Synergy $0.22
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.23
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+10% Synergy $9.00
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+10% Synergy $2.20
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+9% Synergy $4.86
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.67
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $0.55
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.73
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+5% Synergy $0.18
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.60
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $10.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-27% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Xantcha, Sleeper Agent's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+40% Synergy $3.21
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+36% Synergy $0.05
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+34% Synergy $4.00
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+33% Synergy $0.82
No Mercy No Mercy
+31% Synergy $21.00
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+24% Synergy $1.59
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+21% Synergy $0.13
War's Toll War's Toll
+20% Synergy $9.14
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+17% Synergy $26.34
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+17% Synergy $0.21
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+17% Synergy $0.27
Treacherous Link Treacherous Link
+14% Synergy $0.53
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+14% Synergy $0.27
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $4.37
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.19
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+10% Synergy $1.28
Bitter Feud Bitter Feud
+10% Synergy $0.57
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+10% Synergy $0.19
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+10% Synergy $1.58
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+9% Synergy $9.54
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $9.20
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+9% Synergy $0.42
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+9% Synergy $0.72
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+9% Synergy $0.07
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+8% Synergy $0.11
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.51
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.11
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.29
Bedlam Bedlam
+7% Synergy $8.11
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+7% Synergy $0.27
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.27
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.58
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+6% Synergy $5.09
Fists of the Demigod Fists of the Demigod
+6% Synergy $0.30
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+6% Synergy $1.26
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+5% Synergy $16.93
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+5% Synergy $3.29
Oppression Oppression
+5% Synergy $4.73
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+5% Synergy $0.80
Fungal Fortitude Fungal Fortitude
+5% Synergy $0.08
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+5% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+5% Synergy $0.84
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $3.28
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.29
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+4% Synergy $1.80
Curse of Fool's Wisdom Curse of Fool's Wisdom
+4% Synergy $3.54
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $16.80
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.94
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
-2% Synergy $0.75
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-7% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Xantcha, Sleeper Agent to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+5% Synergy $4.40

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+26% Synergy $7.91
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $3.28
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+15% Synergy $7.65
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+13% Synergy $15.72
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $34.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $27.86
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $53.21
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $15.64
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $10.26
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.66
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
0% Synergy $2.33
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.16
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $8.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+18% Synergy $2.17
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $3.55
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+16% Synergy $2.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $1.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $1.40
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.23
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $4.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.88
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.90
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.20
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.72
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $4.51
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-2% Synergy $2.21
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-5% Synergy $1.94

Lands

The mana base foundation for Xantcha, Sleeper Agent decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.16
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.24
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.19
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.37
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+4% Synergy $0.52
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+4% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+3% Synergy $0.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+3% Synergy $22.01
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $5.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+1% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.17
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.24
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.09
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.93
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $11.47
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $8.70
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $2.38
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.97
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.81
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.20
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $9.02
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $1.19
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.91
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $15.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-6% Synergy $10.27
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $0.86
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $6.52

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