Xira, the Golden Sting
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Insect Assassin
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Ranking
#838
Current Rank
#841
Last Week
#784
Last Month
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Xira, the Golden Sting.
Aggro vs Midrange vs Control vs Combo | Commander Clash S18 E23
Maldhound Becomes a Green Player - EDH Gameplay - Ep 61
Post's Enchanting Concert! Chaotic Commander MTG EDH Gameplay!
![Ep: 8 Xira v Atraxa v Goblinson v Akiri [EDH gameplay]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/vRfqRDjvoXs/sddefault.jpg)
Ep: 8 Xira v Atraxa v Goblinson v Akiri [EDH gameplay]
IN DEATH FEAT. ELDER DRUNKEN HIGHLANDER - cEDH - S10E2 - WILSON/SCION v XIRA v MAGDA v YENNETT MTG
DESCENDING FEAT. ELDER DRUNKEN HIGHLANDER - cEDH - S10E1 - WILSON/SCION v XIRA v MAGDA v YENNETT VOD
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL PART 2 FEAT. OOPS...ALL SALT - cEDH - XIRA v UMBRIS v VITO v DIHADA - MTG GAMEPLAY
HALLOWEEN SPECIAL PART 1 FEAT. OOPS...ALL SALT - cEDH - XIRA v UMBRIS v VITO v DIHADA - MTG GAMEPLAY
NO HOPE IN HADLEY'S FEAT. OSMTG - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S9E9 - XIRA v TIVIT v SILAS/ROGRAKH v BIRGI
NO WAY OUT FEAT. OSMTG - IMPLEMENTS OF cEDH - S9E8 - XIRA v TIVIT v SILAS/ROGRAKH v BIRGI - MTG VOD
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Xira, the Golden Sting decks.
Cauldron of Essence+18% Synergy
$2.48
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist+8% Synergy
$0.24
Lord Dregg, Insect Invader+7% Synergy
$0.15
Emeritus of Woe+4% Synergy
$24.29
Teacher's Pest+3% Synergy
$0.21
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Xira, the Golden Sting's abilities and overall game plan.
Swarmyard+52% Synergy
$4.29
Hornet Queen+48% Synergy
$0.17
Hornet Nest+45% Synergy
$0.32
Skullclamp+44% Synergy
$5.71
Fumulus, the Infestation+44% Synergy
$4.64
Dragonlair Spider+43% Synergy
$4.59
Caustic Caterpillar+42% Synergy
$0.38
The Swarmweaver+39% Synergy
$0.32
Haywire Mite+38% Synergy
$0.45
Aatchik, Emerald Radian+36% Synergy
$0.37
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Xira, the Golden Sting decks.
Village Rites+36% Synergy
$0.82
Scute Swarm+34% Synergy
$5.40
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest+28% Synergy
$0.37
Rampant Growth+15% Synergy
$0.40
Sakura-Tribe Elder+12% Synergy
$0.37
Cultivate+11% Synergy
$0.31
Blasphemous Act+7% Synergy
$0.64
Farseek+6% Synergy
$0.54
Assassin's Trophy+1% Synergy
$0.57
Ignoble Hierarch-10% Synergy
$0.96
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Field of the Dead-3% Synergy
$34.08
Demonic Tutor-4% Synergy
$68.04
Vampiric Tutor-5% Synergy
$64.85
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Xira, the Golden Sting's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+35% Synergy
$28.52
Radiant Performer+35% Synergy
$0.58
Ant Queen+32% Synergy
$0.83
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger+31% Synergy
$17.84
Giant Adephage+30% Synergy
$0.35
Generous Patron+28% Synergy
$11.03
Broodhatch Nantuko+28% Synergy
$0.29
Blood Artist+27% Synergy
$1.47
Blex, Vexing Pest+27% Synergy
$3.66
Living Hive+25% Synergy
$0.86
Mahadi, Emporium Master+24% Synergy
$1.71
Mirkwood Bats+23% Synergy
$0.78
Zulaport Cutthroat+23% Synergy
$0.73
Morbid Opportunist+23% Synergy
$0.35
Scute Mob+22% Synergy
$0.76
Spring-Leaf Avenger+22% Synergy
$0.32
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed+21% Synergy
$0.35
Blightbeetle+21% Synergy
$0.50
Saber Ants+20% Synergy
$0.34
Kulrath Knight+19% Synergy
$0.26
Agitator Ant+19% Synergy
$0.24
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale+19% Synergy
$7.82
Poison-Tip Archer+18% Synergy
$1.04
Grist, Voracious Larva+17% Synergy
$0.90
Giant Ankheg+17% Synergy
$0.30
Canoptek Scarab Swarm+17% Synergy
$10.61
Viscera Seer+16% Synergy
$0.34
Springheart Nantuko+16% Synergy
$4.40
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus+16% Synergy
$6.18
Chevill, Bane of Monsters+14% Synergy
$1.23
Crash of Rhino Beetles+13% Synergy
$0.23
Caustic Wasps+13% Synergy
$0.90
Roaming Throne+12% Synergy
$52.58
Endless Cockroaches+12% Synergy
$0.62
Braids, Arisen Nightmare+11% Synergy
$2.72
Pitiless Plunderer+11% Synergy
$3.18
Xira Arien+11% Synergy
$0.28
Cankerbloom+10% Synergy
$0.63
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld+10% Synergy
$0.11
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred+9% Synergy
$0.30
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician+8% Synergy
$38.24
Chatterfang, Squirrel General+7% Synergy
$4.31
Honest Rutstein+4% Synergy
$0.39
The Scorpion God+4% Synergy
$0.34
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd-2% Synergy
$0.37
Mayhem Devil-4% Synergy
$0.24
Horizon Explorer-4% Synergy
$2.29
Eternal Witness-5% Synergy
$1.80
Icetill Explorer-7% Synergy
$21.68
Birds of Paradise-11% Synergy
$13.64
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Xira, the Golden Sting safe.
Corrupted Conviction+28% Synergy
$0.33
Deadly Dispute+26% Synergy
$0.35
Second Harvest+14% Synergy
$2.25
Terminate+13% Synergy
$0.38
Bedevil+13% Synergy
$0.28
Putrefy+12% Synergy
$0.35
Deathsprout+12% Synergy
$0.40
Plumb the Forbidden+10% Synergy
$0.32
Golgari Charm+8% Synergy
$1.31
Artifact Mutation+7% Synergy
$2.21
Tragic Slip+7% Synergy
$0.34
Go for the Throat+7% Synergy
$0.59
Soul Shatter+5% Synergy
$4.20
Riveteers Charm+4% Synergy
$0.24
Abrade+4% Synergy
$0.35
Return to Nature+4% Synergy
$0.27
Atomize+3% Synergy
$14.76
Grim Affliction+3% Synergy
$0.48
Revitalizing Repast+2% Synergy
$0.91
Fell the Profane+2% Synergy
$3.17
Lightning Bolt+2% Synergy
$2.85
Beast Within+1% Synergy
$0.47
Malakir Rebirth+1% Synergy
$14.13
Krosan Grip+1% Synergy
$1.50
Heroic Intervention0% Synergy
$13.72
Nature's Claim0% Synergy
$1.06
Chaos Warp-1% Synergy
$0.32
Abrupt Decay-2% Synergy
$1.69
Rakdos Charm-5% Synergy
$0.40
Infernal Grasp-5% Synergy
$0.31
Deadly Rollick-5% Synergy
$26.00
Deflecting Swat-7% Synergy
$68.21
Tear Asunder-7% Synergy
$0.25
Harrow-13% Synergy
$0.33
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Xira, the Golden Sting's game plan and control the board.
Swarmyard Massacre+27% Synergy
$1.90
Victimize+17% Synergy
$1.27
Rise of the Witch-king+17% Synergy
$1.06
Beacon of Creation+15% Synergy
$7.63
Kodama's Reach+8% Synergy
$1.20
Blasphemous Edict+6% Synergy
$3.55
Feed the Swarm+6% Synergy
$0.38
Lich-Knights' Conquest+6% Synergy
$1.33
Triumph of the Hordes+6% Synergy
$12.93
Three Visits+5% Synergy
$4.95
Decimate+5% Synergy
$0.23
Dread Return+5% Synergy
$0.47
Bone Shards+5% Synergy
$0.26
Bala Ged Recovery+4% Synergy
$7.81
Pest Infestation+4% Synergy
$0.42
Chain Reaction+3% Synergy
$0.41
Diabolic Intent+2% Synergy
$16.12
Damnation+2% Synergy
$20.62
Nature's Lore+1% Synergy
$2.09
Toxic Deluge+1% Synergy
$4.63
Black Sun's Zenith+1% Synergy
$0.35
Vandalblast0% Synergy
$2.39
Culling Ritual-1% Synergy
$0.74
Skyshroud Claim-4% Synergy
$0.83
Reanimate-8% Synergy
$9.19
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Strionic Resonator+22% Synergy
$9.54
Ashnod's Altar+21% Synergy
$14.97
Vanquisher's Banner+11% Synergy
$4.33
Herald's Horn+10% Synergy
$4.55
Phyrexian Altar+9% Synergy
$54.80
Whispersilk Cloak+7% Synergy
$3.94
Banner of Kinship+7% Synergy
$5.71
Urabrask's Forge+6% Synergy
$0.99
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
$10.37
Lithoform Engine+6% Synergy
$7.32
Eldrazi Monument+5% Synergy
$6.90
The Ozolith+3% Synergy
$69.05
Contagion Engine+3% Synergy
$17.44
Contagion Clasp+1% Synergy
$0.35
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
$1.92
Lightning Greaves-8% Synergy
$3.43
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Xira, the Golden Sting's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Moldervine Reclamation+31% Synergy
$0.30
Impact Tremors+30% Synergy
$2.18
Goblin Bombardment+28% Synergy
$3.80
Bastion of Remembrance+21% Synergy
$0.23
The Hunger Tide Rises+20% Synergy
$0.20
Parallel Lives+18% Synergy
$39.54
Deathreap Ritual+16% Synergy
$0.34
Doubling Season+16% Synergy
$30.30
Beastmaster Ascension+16% Synergy
$4.10
Crawling Infestation+13% Synergy
$0.26
Vraska Joins Up+11% Synergy
$0.47
Shared Animosity+9% Synergy
$3.18
Nest of Scarabs+8% Synergy
$7.65
Firebender Ascension+8% Synergy
$0.73
Awakening Zone+7% Synergy
$0.38
The Meathook Massacre+7% Synergy
$25.45
Breath of Fury+7% Synergy
$19.48
Dictate of Erebos+6% Synergy
$21.17
Grave Pact+6% Synergy
$29.84
Hollowmurk Siege+6% Synergy
$1.06
Cryptolith Rite+6% Synergy
$6.10
Crawling Sensation+6% Synergy
$0.27
At Knifepoint+6% Synergy
$0.33
Insidious Roots+5% Synergy
$1.99
Cultist of the Absolute+5% Synergy
$0.35
Attrition+5% Synergy
$19.57
Evolutionary Leap+4% Synergy
$1.07
Crumbling Ashes+4% Synergy
$40.66
Black Market+4% Synergy
$4.92
Blowfly Infestation+3% Synergy
$0.44
All Will Be One+3% Synergy
$22.06
Bitterblossom+3% Synergy
$33.38
Everlasting Torment+1% Synergy
$0.44
Phyrexian Arena-1% Synergy
$3.44
Black Market Connections-1% Synergy
$17.76
Binding the Old Gods-1% Synergy
$0.27
Riveteers Ascendancy-3% Synergy
$0.61
Grave Venerations-6% Synergy
$0.64
Rhythm of the Wild-9% Synergy
$5.13
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Xira, the Golden Sting to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Grist, the Hunger Tide+34% Synergy
$0.41
Vraska, Golgari Queen+10% Synergy
$5.19
Lolth, Spider Queen+8% Synergy
$4.67
Liliana, Dreadhorde General+3% Synergy
$7.62
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+15% Synergy
$2.49
Phyrexian Tower+13% Synergy
$23.57
Three Tree City+11% Synergy
$24.79
Restless Vents+11% Synergy
$0.37
High Market+10% Synergy
$0.47
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.31
Nesting Grounds+7% Synergy
$0.27
Grim Backwoods+6% Synergy
$0.40
Access Tunnel+6% Synergy
$0.41
Bojuka Bog+5% Synergy
$0.52
Karn's Bastion+3% Synergy
$2.00
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+2% Synergy
$14.79
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+1% Synergy
$58.79
Eumidian Hatchery-3% Synergy
$0.30
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-3% Synergy
$11.01
Boseiju, Who Endures-6% Synergy
$50.32
Kessig Wolf Run-11% Synergy
$0.31
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+14% Synergy
$1.94
Golgari Signet+11% Synergy
$0.30
Rakdos Signet+7% Synergy
$2.32
Gruul Signet+6% Synergy
$0.43
Arcane Signet+4% Synergy
$0.39
Thought Vessel+3% Synergy
$2.92
Commander's Sphere+2% Synergy
$0.34
Chromatic Lantern+2% Synergy
$1.41
Talisman of Resilience-4% Synergy
$0.35
Talisman of Impulse-4% Synergy
$0.40
Fellwar Stone-4% Synergy
$0.63
Talisman of Indulgence-4% Synergy
$3.52
Sol Ring-6% Synergy
$1.19
Lands
The mana base foundation for Xira, the Golden Sting decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Path of Ancestry+14% Synergy
$0.32
Savage Lands+12% Synergy
$0.35
Rockfall Vale+10% Synergy
$2.00
Ziatora's Proving Ground+9% Synergy
$12.21
Woodland Cemetery+9% Synergy
$0.37
Deathcap Glade+8% Synergy
$1.08
Undergrowth Stadium+7% Synergy
$5.53
Haunted Ridge+5% Synergy
$7.59
Spire Garden+4% Synergy
$2.20
Luxury Suite+4% Synergy
$30.09
Golgari Rot Farm+4% Synergy
$0.35
Bala Ged Recovery+4% Synergy
$7.81
Temple of Malady+3% Synergy
$0.37
Swamp+2% Synergy
$0.13
Forest+2% Synergy
$0.18
Dragonskull Summit+2% Synergy
$0.51
Revitalizing Repast+2% Synergy
$0.91
Temple of Malice+2% Synergy
$0.21
Mountain+1% Synergy
$0.18
Temple of Abandon+1% Synergy
$0.19
Malakir Rebirth+1% Synergy
$14.13
Twisted Landscape0% Synergy
$0.24
Gruul Turf0% Synergy
$0.29
Exotic Orchard-1% Synergy
$0.29
Rootbound Crag-1% Synergy
$0.29
Rakdos Carnarium-1% Synergy
$0.34
Command Tower-2% Synergy
$0.26
Underground Mortuary-2% Synergy
$16.41
Bayou-2% Synergy
Badlands-2% Synergy
Overgrown Tomb-3% Synergy
$9.14
Commercial District-3% Synergy
$8.14
Raucous Theater-3% Synergy
$10.81
Taiga-3% Synergy
Cinder Glade-5% Synergy
$0.32
Stomping Ground-5% Synergy
$8.08
Blood Crypt-5% Synergy
$9.37
Llanowar Wastes-5% Synergy
$0.48
Smoldering Marsh-6% Synergy
$0.35
Evolving Wilds-6% Synergy
$0.23
Sulfurous Springs-6% Synergy
$1.10
Myriad Landscape-6% Synergy
$0.28
Karplusan Forest-7% Synergy
$0.46
Terramorphic Expanse-10% Synergy
$0.33
Fabled Passage-10% Synergy
$0.97
Riveteers Overlook-11% Synergy
$0.31
Wooded Foothills-12% Synergy
$16.13
Verdant Catacombs-12% Synergy
$28.90
Bloodstained Mire-13% Synergy
$16.12
Vernal Fen-19% Synergy
$0.48
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