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Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
Price tag $1.17

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

#560 Current Rank
#597 Last Week
#505 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
+12% Synergy $0.51
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+2% Synergy $0.35
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+1% Synergy $0.45
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
-8% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

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

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+60% Synergy $0.21
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+60% Synergy $1.28
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $4.00
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+56% Synergy $0.28
Heartstone Heartstone
+55% Synergy $3.83
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+55% Synergy $0.50
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+51% Synergy $0.26
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+49% Synergy $0.74
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+47% Synergy $0.21
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+47% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+46% Synergy $0.24
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+44% Synergy $1.80
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+43% Synergy $8.18
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.31
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+42% Synergy $8.03
Terminate Terminate
+21% Synergy $0.39
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+20% Synergy $0.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.52
Bedevil Bedevil
+16% Synergy $1.30
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.77

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $24.12
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $61.51
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $43.57
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $14.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $63.69
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $43.73

Creatures

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

Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+39% Synergy $15.66
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+38% Synergy $4.16
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+37% Synergy $5.87
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+35% Synergy $3.79
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+34% Synergy $0.20
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+32% Synergy $11.09
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+30% Synergy $0.43
Sleeper Agent Sleeper Agent
+28% Synergy $1.75
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $7.33
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.71
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+27% Synergy $10.86
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+24% Synergy $3.98
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+20% Synergy $0.50
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+18% Synergy $9.11
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+18% Synergy $3.29
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.32
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+16% Synergy $1.08
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+15% Synergy $14.80
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+14% Synergy $0.28
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+14% Synergy $0.30
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+13% Synergy $4.05
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.27
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+12% Synergy $6.45
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+12% Synergy $0.38
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+12% Synergy $1.68
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+11% Synergy $19.50
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+11% Synergy $0.15
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $7.41
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+10% Synergy $4.84
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+9% Synergy $0.30
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $16.84
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.61
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+9% Synergy $0.26
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+9% Synergy $1.11
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+9% Synergy $6.90
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+8% Synergy $0.54
Zuko, Conflicted Zuko, Conflicted
+8% Synergy $0.30
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+8% Synergy $1.61
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+8% Synergy $12.48
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+8% Synergy $0.33
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+6% Synergy $8.59
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $91.08
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $0.30
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+6% Synergy $0.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.25
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+4% Synergy $16.79
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $38.09
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
-1% Synergy $6.91
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-1% Synergy $4.47
Etali, Primal Storm Etali, Primal Storm
-1% Synergy $0.54

Instants

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

Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+30% Synergy $0.19
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $5.93
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+20% Synergy $0.22
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+15% Synergy $4.98
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+14% Synergy $0.46
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+11% Synergy $0.20
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+10% Synergy $0.35
Delirium Delirium
+9% Synergy $1.54
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+8% Synergy $1.79
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.47
Feign Death Feign Death
+7% Synergy $1.12
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $1.75
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.12
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+5% Synergy $0.43
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+5% Synergy $0.88
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $5.18
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.30
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $22.78
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.91
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $2.86
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $5.85
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.56
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.06
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $6.26
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.38
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $2.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
0% Synergy $0.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $4.10
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-3% Synergy $4.43
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.31
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $12.48
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-3% Synergy $10.21
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $11.98
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $2.95
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.98

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+38% Synergy $0.46
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.73
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy $0.35
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+17% Synergy $7.97
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+16% Synergy $2.68
Insurrection Insurrection
+13% Synergy $7.60
Languish Languish
+13% Synergy $0.32
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.56
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.17
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+9% Synergy $0.58
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+9% Synergy $0.39
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+9% Synergy $7.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $7.91
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $26.46
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.28
The Nipton Lottery The Nipton Lottery
+6% Synergy $0.23
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+6% Synergy $6.29
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+6% Synergy $0.18
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.24
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $19.60
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+5% Synergy $0.31
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+5% Synergy $0.27
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.97
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.76
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $6.74
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.41
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.28
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $8.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-11% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+34% Synergy $8.92
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+22% Synergy $0.29
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+17% Synergy $5.26
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+11% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.30
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+10% Synergy $7.75
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+9% Synergy $2.14
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+9% Synergy $4.76
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.75
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $2.81
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.62
Voyager Staff Voyager Staff
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.31
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $12.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $4.61

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 $3.20
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+36% Synergy $0.34
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+34% Synergy $4.57
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+34% Synergy $0.78
No Mercy No Mercy
+31% Synergy $23.96
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+24% Synergy $1.51
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+22% Synergy $0.30
War's Toll War's Toll
+20% Synergy $9.34
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+18% Synergy $0.38
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+17% Synergy $28.97
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+16% Synergy $0.36
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+14% Synergy $0.32
Treacherous Link Treacherous Link
+14% Synergy $0.56
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $4.17
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.39
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+10% Synergy $0.44
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+10% Synergy $1.35
Bitter Feud Bitter Feud
+10% Synergy $0.59
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+9% Synergy $14.14
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $11.26
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+9% Synergy $0.28
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+9% Synergy $1.64
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+8% Synergy $1.06
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+8% Synergy $0.23
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.50
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+8% Synergy $0.25
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+7% Synergy $0.24
Bedlam Bedlam
+7% Synergy $8.07
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.36
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.28
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.70
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.29
Fists of the Demigod Fists of the Demigod
+6% Synergy $0.32
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+5% Synergy $19.77
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+5% Synergy $4.78
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+5% Synergy $4.54
Oppression Oppression
+5% Synergy $4.16
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+5% Synergy $1.52
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+5% Synergy $0.77
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+5% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Scriptures Phyrexian Scriptures
+5% Synergy $0.85
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.29
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $26.40
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.39
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+4% Synergy $2.14
Repercussion Repercussion
+3% Synergy $7.04
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $8.62
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
-2% Synergy $1.41
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $16.34

Planeswalkers

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

Angrath, the Flame-Chained Angrath, the Flame-Chained
+4% Synergy $4.58

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $1.16
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+26% Synergy $8.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $3.70
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+14% Synergy $8.47
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+13% Synergy $19.16
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $36.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $1.07
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $31.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $52.27
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $13.92
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.28
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $13.67
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+5% Synergy $0.31
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.32
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.36
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.80
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
0% Synergy $1.98
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.56

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+18% Synergy $2.06
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $4.33
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+16% Synergy $3.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.53
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.33
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $2.74
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $4.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.29
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.88
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $2.13
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.26
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.08
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.59
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.29
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.89
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-1% Synergy $3.10
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $1.73

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.31
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.23
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.41
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+4% Synergy $0.37
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+4% Synergy $0.39
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $29.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.18
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $7.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.91
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.09
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.29
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.24
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
0% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.22
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.28
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
0% Synergy $13.35
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $10.02
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.83
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.05
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.29
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $12.09
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $1.37
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $16.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.27
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-6% Synergy $10.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $1.99
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $6.54

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