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Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
Price tag $1.48

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

#638 Current Rank
#623 Last Week
#521 Past 2 Years

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.

Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+12% Synergy $0.29
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+6% Synergy $1.15
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
+0% Synergy $2.19
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-1% Synergy $7.92
Flashback Flashback
-2% Synergy $4.97

High Synergy Cards

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

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+60% Synergy $0.29
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+60% Synergy $2.45
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $4.05
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+57% Synergy $0.35
Heartstone Heartstone
+54% Synergy $3.45
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+54% Synergy $0.44
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+51% Synergy $0.26
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+49% Synergy $1.08
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+47% Synergy $0.24
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+47% Synergy $0.76

Top Cards

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+45% Synergy $0.31
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+43% Synergy $2.07
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+43% Synergy $8.79
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+42% Synergy $0.38
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+42% Synergy $0.41
Terminate Terminate
+20% Synergy $0.45
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+20% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.34
Bedevil Bedevil
+16% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+7% Synergy $0.88

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $23.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $72.10
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $49.36
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $60.87
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-11% Synergy $43.04

Creatures

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

Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+38% Synergy $15.38
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+37% Synergy $5.25
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+36% Synergy $5.40
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+35% Synergy $0.27
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+34% Synergy $5.12
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+32% Synergy $7.84
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+29% Synergy $0.38
Sleeper Agent Sleeper Agent
+29% Synergy $1.66
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+29% Synergy $8.16
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+26% Synergy $1.79
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+26% Synergy $12.60
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+25% Synergy $2.43
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+19% Synergy $0.50
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+18% Synergy $9.72
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+18% Synergy $2.79
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+16% Synergy $0.89
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+16% Synergy $0.29
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+15% Synergy $0.28
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+14% Synergy $0.33
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+14% Synergy $12.70
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+14% Synergy $0.33
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+12% Synergy $4.60
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+12% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.31
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+11% Synergy $1.81
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+11% Synergy $8.17
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+11% Synergy $17.77
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+11% Synergy $0.24
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+9% Synergy $7.47
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+9% Synergy $5.20
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+9% Synergy $0.26
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+8% Synergy $18.22
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+8% Synergy $0.44
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+8% Synergy $0.38
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+8% Synergy $2.05
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+8% Synergy $13.48
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+7% Synergy $1.41
Zuko, Conflicted Zuko, Conflicted
+7% Synergy $0.29
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+7% Synergy $0.51
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+7% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $13.02
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $0.35
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $93.02
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+5% Synergy $0.31
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+5% Synergy $6.27
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.33
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+4% Synergy $16.38
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+2% Synergy $38.00
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
-1% Synergy $6.43
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-1% Synergy $4.24

Instants

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

Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+29% Synergy $0.28
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+25% Synergy $8.36
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+20% Synergy $0.25
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+14% Synergy $4.29
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+13% Synergy $0.46
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+10% Synergy $0.21
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+9% Synergy $0.32
Delirium Delirium
+8% Synergy $1.84
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.31
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+7% Synergy $0.33
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $1.13
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $2.51
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.13
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+4% Synergy $1.40
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+4% Synergy $0.59
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $4.00
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $23.86
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $14.14
Reverberate Reverberate
+2% Synergy $2.97
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+1% Synergy $7.33
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.57
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+1% Synergy $7.26
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.22
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $10.94
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+0% Synergy $16.68
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+0% Synergy $0.70
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+0% Synergy $0.42
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.31
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy $3.47
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-2% Synergy $12.52
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $3.90
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-2% Synergy $11.50
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $13.10
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-2% Synergy $0.25
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $12.06
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-7% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-10% Synergy $0.92
Big Score Big Score
-12% Synergy $0.53

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+37% Synergy $1.29
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+25% Synergy $1.14
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy $0.45
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $6.19
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+15% Synergy $2.77
Insurrection Insurrection
+13% Synergy $9.63
Languish Languish
+12% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+11% Synergy $1.53
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+11% Synergy $0.13
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+9% Synergy $0.85
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+8% Synergy $8.01
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.33
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $5.05
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $41.92
The Nipton Lottery The Nipton Lottery
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+5% Synergy $0.18
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+5% Synergy $8.20
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+4% Synergy $0.33
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.29
Damnation Damnation
+4% Synergy $20.99
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $7.76
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $3.67
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.11
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+0% Synergy $0.34
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $5.16
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.21
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $8.19
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+34% Synergy $9.18
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+22% Synergy $0.30
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+16% Synergy $5.18
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+11% Synergy $0.36
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+9% Synergy $10.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+8% Synergy $2.10
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $6.03
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $0.81
Key to the City Key to the City
+5% Synergy $1.13
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.75
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+3% Synergy $2.03
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $12.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-26% Synergy $4.44

Enchantments

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

The Sound of Drums The Sound of Drums
+39% Synergy $3.28
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+36% Synergy $0.32
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+34% Synergy $4.65
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+33% Synergy $0.86
No Mercy No Mercy
+31% Synergy $26.10
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+23% Synergy $2.34
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+21% Synergy $0.30
War's Toll War's Toll
+19% Synergy $11.35
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+18% Synergy $2.89
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+16% Synergy $24.78
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+16% Synergy $0.35
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+14% Synergy $0.39
Treacherous Link Treacherous Link
+14% Synergy $0.34
Black Market Black Market
+10% Synergy $5.91
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+10% Synergy $1.18
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.42
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+9% Synergy $0.42
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $12.05
Bitter Feud Bitter Feud
+9% Synergy $0.60
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+9% Synergy $0.38
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+9% Synergy $13.06
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+8% Synergy $1.71
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+8% Synergy $0.21
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+7% Synergy $0.53
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+7% Synergy $0.25
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.27
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+6% Synergy $0.59
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+6% Synergy $0.37
Bedlam Bedlam
+6% Synergy $8.87
Fists of the Demigod Fists of the Demigod
+6% Synergy $0.37
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.31
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+5% Synergy $0.71
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+5% Synergy $0.29
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+5% Synergy $5.49
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+5% Synergy $2.17
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $4.22
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+4% Synergy $0.63
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+4% Synergy $4.54
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $20.52
Oppression Oppression
+4% Synergy $4.26
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $9.52
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.43
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $39.45
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+3% Synergy $3.87
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+0% Synergy $5.00
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
-1% Synergy $0.96
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $19.62

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 $3.49

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+26% Synergy $0.38
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+25% Synergy $11.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.94
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+13% Synergy $6.97
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+12% Synergy $18.98
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $39.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.70
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $33.04
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $63.55
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+6% Synergy $15.65
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+5% Synergy $18.78
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.37
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $7.26
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+0% Synergy $3.70
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+0% Synergy $1.61
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+17% Synergy $2.02
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+15% Synergy $4.53
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+14% Synergy $7.75
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+9% Synergy $2.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+7% Synergy $2.60
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.66
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+5% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.08
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $1.60
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.88
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.39
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+0% Synergy $3.42
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
0% Synergy $2.02
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.38

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+10% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+6% Synergy $0.25
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.27
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.34
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.35
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $31.33
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+4% Synergy $0.53
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+4% Synergy $0.52
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $14.14
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+2% Synergy $8.69
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+1% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+0% Synergy $16.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+0% Synergy $0.16
Mountain Mountain
+0% Synergy $2.00
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+0% Synergy $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+0% Synergy $0.30
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+0% Synergy $0.68
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+0% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
0% Synergy $5.25
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
0% Synergy $10.00
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
0% Synergy $3.35
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.30
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-2% Synergy $1.86
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-2% Synergy $8.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $31.39
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-3% Synergy $17.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-5% Synergy $11.15
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-8% Synergy $0.97
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-8% Synergy $8.35

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