App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
Price tag $195.35

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2075 Current Rank
#2140 Last Week
#2184 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed decks.

Agent Venom Agent Venom
+12% Synergy $10.80
Hymn of the Faller Hymn of the Faller
+7% Synergy $0.14
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+6% Synergy $109.80
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+6% Synergy $0.05
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
0% Synergy $1.04

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's abilities and overall game plan.

Entomb Entomb
+51% Synergy $15.82
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+43% Synergy $6.56
Corpse Dance Corpse Dance
+42% Synergy $19.94
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+39% Synergy $1.08
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+36% Synergy $3.79
Reanimate Reanimate
+34% Synergy $5.14
Living Death Living Death
+34% Synergy $2.43
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+31% Synergy $12.66
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+30% Synergy $96.53
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+28% Synergy $5.85

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed decks.

Damnation Damnation
+26% Synergy $20.12
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+21% Synergy $13.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.54
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+15% Synergy $8.53
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+12% Synergy $2.64
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+7% Synergy $1.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+6% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+5% Synergy $3.59
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+3% Synergy $0.20
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy $2.62

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+31% Synergy $52.72
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+28% Synergy $59.87
Necropotence Necropotence
+27% Synergy $16.11
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+21% Synergy $95.44
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+20% Synergy $119.32
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+15% Synergy $22.72
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+13% Synergy $77.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+10% Synergy $31.96
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $82.60
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $669.19

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+21% Synergy $1.95
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+21% Synergy $18.18
Priest of Gix Priest of Gix
+19% Synergy $0.50
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+18% Synergy $5.21
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+16% Synergy $2.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $0.53
Chainer, Dementia Master Chainer, Dementia Master
+14% Synergy $0.18
Sidisi, Undead Vizier Sidisi, Undead Vizier
+14% Synergy $5.00
Pawn of Ulamog Pawn of Ulamog
+12% Synergy $3.21
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+11% Synergy $2.91
Skirge Familiar Skirge Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.24
Blood Pet Blood Pet
+9% Synergy $0.48
Painter's Servant Painter's Servant
+9% Synergy $68.00
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+8% Synergy $66.16
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+8% Synergy $0.35
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+8% Synergy $0.61
Necrotic Ooze Necrotic Ooze
+8% Synergy $1.72
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
+7% Synergy $7.92
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+7% Synergy $13.67
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+7% Synergy $4.73
Mindslicer Mindslicer
+7% Synergy $0.49
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+7% Synergy $22.95
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+6% Synergy $30.97
Rune-Scarred Demon Rune-Scarred Demon
+6% Synergy $0.50
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+6% Synergy $0.28
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+5% Synergy $3.00
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+5% Synergy $13.15
Grave Titan Grave Titan
+4% Synergy $0.62
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+4% Synergy $8.30
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+3% Synergy $0.16
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+3% Synergy $1.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.03
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+2% Synergy $15.31
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+2% Synergy $4.18
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+1% Synergy $0.55
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.09
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+1% Synergy $0.28
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
0% Synergy $1.41
Bloodghast Bloodghast
0% Synergy $1.27
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-1% Synergy $1.86
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-1% Synergy $0.49
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
-1% Synergy $16.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.25
Carrion Feeder Carrion Feeder
-2% Synergy $2.40
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-3% Synergy $1.21
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-4% Synergy $0.42
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-7% Synergy $2.30
Dread Presence Dread Presence
-7% Synergy $1.72
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-8% Synergy $4.72
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-8% Synergy $0.31

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed safe.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+27% Synergy $8.35
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+26% Synergy $0.89
Feign Death Feign Death
+24% Synergy $0.77
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+23% Synergy $0.13
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+21% Synergy $0.59
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+21% Synergy $3.84
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+19% Synergy $16.57
Hatred Hatred
+17% Synergy $43.42
Sacrifice Sacrifice
+14% Synergy $9.22
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+13% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $5.02
Dismember Dismember
+10% Synergy $6.62
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+10% Synergy $4.32
Shallow Grave Shallow Grave
+10% Synergy $56.80
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+9% Synergy $4.21
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+9% Synergy $11.08
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+8% Synergy $8.59
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+8% Synergy $0.28
Darkness Darkness
+7% Synergy $23.65
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+6% Synergy $4.33
Undying Evil Undying Evil
+6% Synergy $0.40
Demonic Gifts Demonic Gifts
+6% Synergy $0.10
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+5% Synergy $0.98
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+4% Synergy $1.94
Shred Memory Shred Memory
+4% Synergy $0.54
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+3% Synergy $18.91
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $2.92
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+3% Synergy $2.75
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+3% Synergy $0.07
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
+3% Synergy $1.55
Cut Down Cut Down
+2% Synergy $0.53
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+1% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-2% Synergy $2.65
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $3.08
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-6% Synergy $0.98
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
-7% Synergy $0.18
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-8% Synergy $0.29
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
-9% Synergy $0.14
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-10% Synergy $0.76
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-17% Synergy $0.41
Village Rites Village Rites
-19% Synergy $0.24
Defile Defile
-23% Synergy $0.62

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's game plan and control the board.

Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
+26% Synergy $170.53
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+25% Synergy $0.97
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+19% Synergy $2.61
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+17% Synergy $20.09
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+16% Synergy $2.34
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+13% Synergy $0.43
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+13% Synergy $14.59
Blood on the Snow Blood on the Snow
+13% Synergy $0.19
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $26.07
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+12% Synergy $0.23
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+12% Synergy $17.88
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+11% Synergy $3.85
Diresight Diresight
+10% Synergy $0.09
Bitter Ordeal Bitter Ordeal
+10% Synergy $12.09
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+9% Synergy $10.05
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+9% Synergy $0.45
Victimize Victimize
+8% Synergy $0.44
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+8% Synergy $20.32
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $6.10
Dark Petition Dark Petition
+8% Synergy $2.00
Dead of Winter Dead of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.33
Resentful Revelation Resentful Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.08
Ransack the Lab Ransack the Lab
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sadistic Sacrament Sadistic Sacrament
+6% Synergy $0.71
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
+5% Synergy $2.62
Black Sun's Zenith Black Sun's Zenith
+5% Synergy $0.50
Final Parting Final Parting
+5% Synergy $0.33
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+5% Synergy $3.20
Death Cloud Death Cloud
+5% Synergy $2.45
Profane Command Profane Command
+5% Synergy $0.27
Exhume Exhume
+5% Synergy $3.43
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+5% Synergy $7.88
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $0.39
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+4% Synergy $0.18
Persist Persist
+4% Synergy $2.34
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+3% Synergy $10.83
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+3% Synergy $0.26
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+2% Synergy $1.91
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+2% Synergy $6.46
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+2% Synergy $4.09
Mutilate Mutilate
+1% Synergy $1.70
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+1% Synergy $3.53
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
+1% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-1% Synergy $0.25
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.51
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-4% Synergy $0.48
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-5% Synergy $1.72
Dread Return Dread Return
-5% Synergy $0.32
Dark Deal Dark Deal
-5% Synergy $2.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Expedition Map Expedition Map
+25% Synergy $0.85
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+19% Synergy $32.79
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+16% Synergy $57.97
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+16% Synergy $3.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+15% Synergy $19.92
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+14% Synergy $29.61
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+9% Synergy $8.10
Grindstone Grindstone
+8% Synergy $10.82
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+7% Synergy $12.28
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+7% Synergy $12.24
Nevinyrral's Disk Nevinyrral's Disk
+7% Synergy $2.34
Helm of Obedience Helm of Obedience
+7% Synergy $28.31
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+6% Synergy $4.87
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+5% Synergy $1.53
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+5% Synergy $2.78
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+5% Synergy $0.37
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+4% Synergy $0.68
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $23.86
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+4% Synergy $13.33
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $35.57
Oblivion Stone Oblivion Stone
+4% Synergy $0.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $5.28
Trading Post Trading Post
+3% Synergy $0.46
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $3.05
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+1% Synergy $2.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-5% Synergy $6.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-22% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-26% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+21% Synergy $16.19
Necromancy Necromancy
+20% Synergy $7.40
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+20% Synergy $4.47
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+16% Synergy $3.56
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+12% Synergy $21.30
Carnival of Souls Carnival of Souls
+12% Synergy $7.03
Oubliette Oubliette
+10% Synergy $1.25
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
+10% Synergy $0.38
Contamination Contamination
+9% Synergy $11.87
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+7% Synergy $21.01
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+7% Synergy $12.60
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+6% Synergy $1.82
Infernal Darkness Infernal Darkness
+5% Synergy $2.59
Lethal Vapors Lethal Vapors
+5% Synergy $4.56
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+4% Synergy $4.30
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+4% Synergy $0.44
The Sibsig Ceremony The Sibsig Ceremony
+4% Synergy $0.26
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+3% Synergy $20.40
No Mercy No Mercy
+3% Synergy $16.56
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+3% Synergy $4.03
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+3% Synergy $0.43
Blight Mound Blight Mound
+2% Synergy $3.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $12.32
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $15.38
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy $1.89
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $0.93
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
-1% Synergy $6.08
Greed Greed
-3% Synergy $0.27
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $3.70
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-6% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+5% Synergy $1.35
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+3% Synergy $10.95
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+2% Synergy $5.14
Liliana of the Veil Liliana of the Veil
+1% Synergy $5.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
-1% Synergy $6.68

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+28% Synergy $25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+28% Synergy $49.13
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
+22% Synergy $93.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+18% Synergy $35.89
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+16% Synergy $19.45
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+14% Synergy $0.99
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+14% Synergy $0.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+12% Synergy $18.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+11% Synergy $7.19
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.76
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.35
Vesuva Vesuva
+9% Synergy $4.22
Wasteland Wasteland
+8% Synergy $20.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+7% Synergy $41.89
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+6% Synergy $4.02
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+5% Synergy $12.28
Ebon Stronghold Ebon Stronghold
+4% Synergy $0.44
High Market High Market
+3% Synergy $1.38
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+3% Synergy $5.37
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.89
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.85
Crypt of Agadeem Crypt of Agadeem
+2% Synergy $3.07
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $1.81
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.74
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
-2% Synergy $12.42
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-3% Synergy $6.79
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-4% Synergy $0.89
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-4% Synergy $23.29
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-5% Synergy $0.14
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
-8% Synergy $2.19
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-8% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-12% Synergy $2.59
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-12% Synergy $1.62

Mana Artifacts

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

Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+12% Synergy $3.81
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+9% Synergy $8.02
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.34
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+7% Synergy $26.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+7% Synergy $103.74
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.19
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $373.21
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $39.82
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $20.12
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+4% Synergy $0.86
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+4% Synergy $462.58
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+3% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.24
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+2% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $2.70
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $173.92
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+1% Synergy $1.13
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.20
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $31.25
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
-2% Synergy $16.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.15

Lands

The mana base foundation for Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+28% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+27% Synergy $8.35
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+17% Synergy $23.61
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+17% Synergy $15.70
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $13.64
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $20.83
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+12% Synergy $26.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+11% Synergy $5.02
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+8% Synergy $30.82
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $40.36
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+6% Synergy $2.27
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+3% Synergy $1.03
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
-26% Synergy $0.07

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed.