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Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
Price tag $1.57

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

#645 Current Rank
#663 Last Week
#512 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.

Coercive Impetus Coercive Impetus
+8% Synergy $0.51
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+4% Synergy $0.35
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+3% Synergy $2.25
Postmortem Professor Postmortem Professor
+2% Synergy $0.22
Naktamun Lorespinner Naktamun Lorespinner
0% Synergy $5.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Shiny Impetus Shiny Impetus
+61% Synergy $0.27
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+60% Synergy $1.46
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+57% Synergy $3.97
Bloodthirsty Blade Bloodthirsty Blade
+56% Synergy $0.35
Heartstone Heartstone
+55% Synergy $3.40
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+55% Synergy $0.43
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+52% Synergy $0.30
Kardur, Doomscourge Kardur, Doomscourge
+49% Synergy $0.78
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+47% Synergy $0.22
Rite of the Raging Storm Rite of the Raging Storm
+47% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

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

Agitator Ant Agitator Ant
+46% Synergy $0.25
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+44% Synergy $1.73
Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant Karazikar, the Eye Tyrant
+43% Synergy $12.62
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+43% Synergy $0.39
Ghoulish Impetus Ghoulish Impetus
+42% Synergy $0.92
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
+21% Synergy $0.38
Terminate Terminate
+21% Synergy $0.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+16% Synergy $0.36
Bedevil Bedevil
+16% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+8% Synergy $0.65

Game Changers

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

Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+1% Synergy $24.40
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-1% Synergy $68.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $47.70
Gamble Gamble
-2% Synergy $15.08
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-3% Synergy $64.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-12% Synergy $41.65

Creatures

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

Bothersome Quasit Bothersome Quasit
+38% Synergy $17.35
Death Kiss Death Kiss
+38% Synergy $4.05
Stuffy Doll Stuffy Doll
+37% Synergy $5.47
Humble Defector Humble Defector
+35% Synergy $0.21
Sower of Discord Sower of Discord
+35% Synergy $4.18
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+33% Synergy $8.48
Royal Assassin Royal Assassin
+30% Synergy $0.38
Sleeper Agent Sleeper Agent
+28% Synergy $1.76
Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor Varchild, Betrayer of Kjeldor
+28% Synergy $7.21
Geode Rager Geode Rager
+27% Synergy $1.69
Life of the Party Life of the Party
+27% Synergy $12.77
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+25% Synergy $2.79
Fumiko the Lowblood Fumiko the Lowblood
+20% Synergy $0.75
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+19% Synergy $7.96
Goblin Spymaster Goblin Spymaster
+18% Synergy $2.66
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.28
Stormfist Crusader Stormfist Crusader
+16% Synergy $0.83
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+15% Synergy $0.39
Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer Baeloth Barrityl, Entertainer
+14% Synergy $14.34
Oft-Nabbed Goat Oft-Nabbed Goat
+14% Synergy $0.37
Vislor Turlough Vislor Turlough
+14% Synergy $0.33
Komainu Battle Armor Komainu Battle Armor
+13% Synergy $4.92
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.31
The Lord of Pain The Lord of Pain
+12% Synergy $7.02
Shakedown Heavy Shakedown Heavy
+12% Synergy $0.32
Frenzied Gorespawn Frenzied Gorespawn
+12% Synergy $1.80
Deadpool, Trading Card Deadpool, Trading Card
+11% Synergy $20.65
Taunting Kobold Taunting Kobold
+11% Synergy $0.23
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+10% Synergy $6.82
Master of Cruelties Master of Cruelties
+10% Synergy $5.20
Kaervek the Merciless Kaervek the Merciless
+9% Synergy $0.37
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+9% Synergy $16.99
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.66
Frontier Warmonger Frontier Warmonger
+9% Synergy $0.19
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+9% Synergy $10.74
Nettling Nuisance Nettling Nuisance
+9% Synergy $1.79
Sire of Insanity Sire of Insanity
+8% Synergy $0.51
Emberwilde Captain Emberwilde Captain
+8% Synergy $1.30
Zuko, Conflicted Zuko, Conflicted
+8% Synergy $0.33
Goblin Diplomats Goblin Diplomats
+8% Synergy $0.37
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+7% Synergy $13.26
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+6% Synergy $5.48
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $94.97
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+6% Synergy $0.32
Barbed Servitor Barbed Servitor
+6% Synergy $0.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+5% Synergy $0.28
Avatar Roku, Firebender Avatar Roku, Firebender
+4% Synergy $13.79
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+3% Synergy $30.30
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
-1% Synergy $6.17
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
-2% Synergy $4.34

Instants

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

Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
+30% Synergy $0.23
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+26% Synergy $8.60
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+20% Synergy $0.26
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+14% Synergy $0.45
Hellish Rebuke Hellish Rebuke
+14% Synergy $4.81
Ashnod's Intervention Ashnod's Intervention
+11% Synergy $0.17
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+9% Synergy $0.36
Delirium Delirium
+9% Synergy $1.69
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.38
Feign Death Feign Death
+7% Synergy $1.25
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+7% Synergy $0.71
Arcbond Arcbond
+6% Synergy $2.13
Curtains' Call Curtains' Call
+5% Synergy $0.71
Tempt with Mayhem Tempt with Mayhem
+5% Synergy $1.34
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+5% Synergy $0.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.31
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+4% Synergy $3.60
Darkness Darkness
+4% Synergy $22.81
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+4% Synergy $0.24
Reverberate Reverberate
+3% Synergy $3.60
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+2% Synergy $5.48
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+2% Synergy $6.76
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+2% Synergy $0.59
Murder Murder
+2% Synergy $0.15
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+1% Synergy $9.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.92
Return the Favor Return the Favor
+1% Synergy $1.86
Abrade Abrade
0% Synergy $0.35
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
0% Synergy $0.44
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-1% Synergy $3.32
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy $6.80
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-3% Synergy $0.30
Seething Song Seething Song
-3% Synergy $12.87
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-3% Synergy $11.10
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-3% Synergy $12.32
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-4% Synergy $10.01
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-8% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-11% Synergy $2.89
Big Score Big Score
-13% Synergy $0.63

Sorceries

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

Spectacular Showdown Spectacular Showdown
+38% Synergy $1.03
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+26% Synergy $1.22
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+17% Synergy $0.44
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+17% Synergy $6.43
Last One Standing Last One Standing
+16% Synergy $2.51
Insurrection Insurrection
+13% Synergy $9.51
Languish Languish
+13% Synergy $0.33
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+12% Synergy $2.39
Coronation of Chaos Coronation of Chaos
+12% Synergy $0.17
Dreadbore Dreadbore
+9% Synergy $0.65
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+9% Synergy $0.37
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+9% Synergy $8.00
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+6% Synergy $4.69
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+6% Synergy $32.22
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+6% Synergy $0.35
The Nipton Lottery The Nipton Lottery
+6% Synergy $0.35
Cannibalize Cannibalize
+6% Synergy $0.17
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.27
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $20.74
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+5% Synergy $0.34
Cruel Entertainment Cruel Entertainment
+5% Synergy $7.08
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+4% Synergy $0.33
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+3% Synergy $2.79
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+3% Synergy $2.07
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $7.29
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy $3.59
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-3% Synergy $0.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-8% Synergy $9.18
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Crawlspace Crawlspace
+34% Synergy $8.31
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+22% Synergy $0.34
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+17% Synergy $5.20
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+12% Synergy $0.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.31
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+9% Synergy $8.82
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+9% Synergy $2.26
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+9% Synergy $5.74
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+7% Synergy $1.07
Key to the City Key to the City
+6% Synergy $1.16
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $0.65
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $1.87
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $11.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-27% Synergy $3.57

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 $3.09
Vow of Lightning Vow of Lightning
+37% Synergy $0.25
Captive Audience Captive Audience
+34% Synergy $4.84
Vow of Malice Vow of Malice
+34% Synergy $0.76
No Mercy No Mercy
+31% Synergy $25.39
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+24% Synergy $1.57
Vow of Torment Vow of Torment
+22% Synergy $0.28
War's Toll War's Toll
+19% Synergy $12.41
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+18% Synergy $8.06
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+17% Synergy $25.52
Curse of Hospitality Curse of Hospitality
+16% Synergy $0.38
Incriminating Impetus Incriminating Impetus
+14% Synergy $0.37
Treacherous Link Treacherous Link
+14% Synergy $0.40
Black Market Black Market
+11% Synergy $5.00
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+10% Synergy $1.01
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+10% Synergy $1.13
Bitter Feud Bitter Feud
+10% Synergy $0.59
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+9% Synergy $10.70
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+9% Synergy $13.37
Havoc Festival Havoc Festival
+9% Synergy $0.39
Hot Pursuit Hot Pursuit
+9% Synergy $0.34
Curse of Bloodletting Curse of Bloodletting
+9% Synergy $1.73
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+8% Synergy $0.18
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+8% Synergy $0.54
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
+7% Synergy $1.17
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
+7% Synergy $0.26
Acquired Mutation Acquired Mutation
+7% Synergy $0.37
Bedlam Bedlam
+7% Synergy $8.33
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+7% Synergy $0.31
Curse of the Nightly Hunt Curse of the Nightly Hunt
+7% Synergy $0.29
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+6% Synergy $0.51
Fists of the Demigod Fists of the Demigod
+6% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.79
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+5% Synergy $21.02
Maddening Hex Maddening Hex
+5% Synergy $5.06
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+5% Synergy $5.94
Oppression Oppression
+5% Synergy $4.04
Marchesa's Decree Marchesa's Decree
+5% Synergy $1.75
Curse of Misfortunes Curse of Misfortunes
+5% Synergy $0.56
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+5% Synergy $0.37
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+4% Synergy $32.91
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+4% Synergy $0.45
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $8.63
Cunning Rhetoric Cunning Rhetoric
+3% Synergy $1.87
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $3.92
Spiteful Visions Spiteful Visions
-2% Synergy $1.06
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $17.13

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 $3.98

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+26% Synergy $9.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.51
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+14% Synergy $7.90
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+13% Synergy $20.37
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+12% Synergy $29.75
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+10% Synergy $0.53
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $29.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $58.63
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+7% Synergy $14.14
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+6% Synergy $17.74
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+5% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $1.11
Lavaclaw Reaches Lavaclaw Reaches
+3% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $4.00
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
0% Synergy $1.75
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $11.19

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Turbine Thran Turbine
+18% Synergy $1.97
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $4.35
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+15% Synergy $5.70
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+10% Synergy $2.90
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
+8% Synergy $2.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $4.73
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.34
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.31
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.40
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $0.47
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.18
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+5% Synergy $1.84
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.65
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.35
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.76
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+1% Synergy $3.35
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-1% Synergy $3.52
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-4% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+11% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+7% Synergy $0.21
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+7% Synergy $0.36
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+5% Synergy $0.37
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+5% Synergy $0.53
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
+5% Synergy $0.35
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
+4% Synergy $0.51
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
+4% Synergy $30.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.27
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $13.31
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+4% Synergy $0.27
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
+3% Synergy $7.52
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.13
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $14.92
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.11
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
0% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.23
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
0% Synergy $0.34
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
0% Synergy $0.20
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.00
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-1% Synergy $9.12
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-1% Synergy $3.16
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-1% Synergy $5.45
Badlands Badlands
-1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.22
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
-2% Synergy $0.21
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-3% Synergy $8.81
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-3% Synergy $1.59
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-4% Synergy $16.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.30
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-6% Synergy $10.83
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $1.04
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-9% Synergy $7.48

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