Xira, the Golden Sting
$0.35
$0.35Legendary Creature — Insect Assassin
New Cards
Recent-set cards that Xira, the Golden Sting players are trying out in Insects decks.
Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist+11% Synergy
$0.33
Blech, Loafing Pest+11% Synergy
$0.43
Dina's Guidance+7% Synergy
$1.31
Studious First-Year+7% Synergy
$0.25
Cauldron of Essence+4% Synergy
$2.63
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Xira, the Golden Sting's Insects builds — cards that lean hardest into the Insects theme.
Hornet Nest+78% Synergy
$0.35
Hornet Queen+78% Synergy
$0.33
Dragonlair Spider+70% Synergy
$4.42
Fumulus, the Infestation+66% Synergy
$9.31
Zask, Skittering Swarmlord+66% Synergy
$29.43
Caustic Caterpillar+65% Synergy
$0.32
Ant Queen+65% Synergy
$0.73
Giant Adephage+64% Synergy
$0.46
Swarmyard+63% Synergy
$6.35
Aatchik, Emerald Radian+61% Synergy
$0.32
Top Cards
The staple cards most Xira, the Golden Sting Insects decks run as their core.
Scute Swarm+61% Synergy
$8.67
Grist, the Hunger Tide+60% Synergy
$0.41
Amzu, Swarm's Hunger+60% Synergy
$18.55
The Swarmweaver+56% Synergy
$0.34
Broodhatch Nantuko+56% Synergy
$0.33
Haywire Mite+52% Synergy
$0.45
Mazirek, Kraul Death Priest+43% Synergy
$0.65
Skullclamp+42% Synergy
$5.65
Rampant Growth+25% Synergy
$0.64
Cultivate+20% Synergy
$0.43
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Xira, the Golden Sting Insects game on their own.
Demonic Tutor-2% Synergy
$61.95
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Insects plan in Xira, the Golden Sting decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Living Hive+54% Synergy
$1.13
Scute Mob+52% Synergy
$0.70
Blightbeetle+49% Synergy
$0.47
Spring-Leaf Avenger+48% Synergy
$0.29
Agitator Ant+46% Synergy
$0.32
Saber Ants+46% Synergy
$0.37
Blex, Vexing Pest+46% Synergy
$10.67
Giant Ankheg+44% Synergy
$0.31
Grist, Voracious Larva+43% Synergy
$1.34
Izoni, Thousand-Eyed+43% Synergy
$0.31
Canoptek Scarab Swarm+39% Synergy
$13.24
Springheart Nantuko+38% Synergy
$5.24
Crash of Rhino Beetles+38% Synergy
$0.23
Caustic Wasps+33% Synergy
$0.93
Nantuko Elder+33% Synergy
$0.71
Endless Cockroaches+31% Synergy
$0.53
Necrosquito+31% Synergy
$0.15
Radiant Performer+28% Synergy
$0.81
Gleancrawler+26% Synergy
$0.36
Mirkwood Bats+25% Synergy
$1.62
Swarm of Bloodflies+24% Synergy
$0.26
Mortician Beetle+21% Synergy
$1.72
Xira Arien+20% Synergy
$0.29
Huskburster Swarm+20% Synergy
$0.29
Duskshell Crawler+20% Synergy
$0.34
Roaming Throne+19% Synergy
$48.86
Circuit Mender+19% Synergy
$0.34
Battlefly Swarm+18% Synergy
$0.24
Iridescent Hornbeetle+17% Synergy
$0.30
Spineseeker Centipede+17% Synergy
$0.15
Flesh Burrower+16% Synergy
$0.20
Nantuko Husk+15% Synergy
$0.22
Infestation Sage+15% Synergy
$0.26
Spinner of Souls+14% Synergy
$0.45
Vorapede+14% Synergy
$0.38
Devouring Swarm+13% Synergy
$0.13
Stag Beetle+13% Synergy
$0.71
Krenko's Buzzcrusher+13% Synergy
$0.22
Symbiotic Wurm+13% Synergy
$7.16
Generous Patron+11% Synergy
$7.14
Blood Artist+8% Synergy
$3.54
Mahadi, Emporium Master+8% Synergy
$1.99
Honest Rutstein+6% Synergy
$0.45
Zulaport Cutthroat+5% Synergy
$1.37
Viscera Seer+5% Synergy
$0.45
Horizon Explorer0% Synergy
$2.46
Szarel, Genesis Shepherd0% Synergy
$0.38
Icetill Explorer-4% Synergy
$18.97
Sakura-Tribe Elder-11% Synergy
$0.35
Ignoble Hierarch-32% Synergy
$1.39
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Xira, the Golden Sting's Insects deck ahead.
Village Rites+41% Synergy
$0.38
Corrupted Conviction+38% Synergy
$0.29
Second Harvest+34% Synergy
$5.05
Deathsprout+22% Synergy
$0.37
Putrefy+20% Synergy
$0.35
Bedevil+17% Synergy
$0.31
Deadly Dispute+16% Synergy
$0.34
Terminate+14% Synergy
$0.28
Golgari Charm+9% Synergy
$2.52
Carrion Call+9% Synergy
$0.15
Return to Nature+8% Synergy
$0.34
Riveteers Charm+6% Synergy
$0.17
Go for the Throat+6% Synergy
$0.57
Plumb the Forbidden+6% Synergy
$0.35
Rampaging Growth+6% Synergy
$0.25
Kindred Summons+6% Synergy
$0.76
Carrion+5% Synergy
$3.33
Artifact Mutation+4% Synergy
$2.24
Abrade+4% Synergy
$0.33
Heroic Intervention+2% Synergy
$16.00
Return of the Wildspeaker+2% Synergy
$2.84
Lightning Bolt+2% Synergy
$0.82
Krosan Grip+2% Synergy
$1.62
Arachnogenesis+2% Synergy
$7.35
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$2.24
Chaos Warp-4% Synergy
$0.36
Rakdos Charm-7% Synergy
$0.45
Deadly Rollick-7% Synergy
$27.91
Beast Within-9% Synergy
$0.62
Assassin's Trophy-10% Synergy
$0.95
Harrow-14% Synergy
$0.32
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Insects game plan forward for Xira, the Golden Sting.
Swarmyard Massacre+44% Synergy
$4.03
Beacon of Creation+32% Synergy
$7.55
Rise of the Witch-king+25% Synergy
$0.68
Victimize+18% Synergy
$1.58
Triumph of the Hordes+15% Synergy
$11.12
Kodama's Reach+14% Synergy
$1.53
Lich-Knights' Conquest+10% Synergy
$1.11
Rise of the Ants+9% Synergy
$0.10
Crippling Fear+9% Synergy
$2.42
Blasphemous Act+8% Synergy
$0.89
One Dozen Eyes+8% Synergy
$0.23
Kindred Dominance+8% Synergy
$4.09
Decimate+7% Synergy
$0.34
Feed the Swarm+6% Synergy
$0.16
Send in the Pest+6% Synergy
$0.21
Dig Up+5% Synergy
$0.39
Patriarch's Bidding+5% Synergy
$3.69
Farseek+4% Synergy
$0.45
Chain Reaction+4% Synergy
$0.26
Dread Return+4% Synergy
$0.44
Migration Path+4% Synergy
$0.36
Pest Infestation+2% Synergy
$0.63
Blasphemous Edict+2% Synergy
$4.67
Damnation+2% Synergy
$20.48
Three Visits+1% Synergy
$5.03
Bala Ged Recovery-2% Synergy
$6.78
Diabolic Intent-3% Synergy
$16.42
Vandalblast-3% Synergy
$1.10
Culling Ritual-5% Synergy
$0.46
Skyshroud Claim-5% Synergy
$0.96
Nature's Lore-6% Synergy
$2.88
Toxic Deluge-7% Synergy
$4.37
Reanimate-12% Synergy
$9.76
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Xira, the Golden Sting Insects decks.
Vanquisher's Banner+28% Synergy
$5.20
Herald's Horn+26% Synergy
$5.10
Banner of Kinship+19% Synergy
$8.17
Strionic Resonator+18% Synergy
$8.37
Ashnod's Altar+16% Synergy
$15.57
Eldrazi Monument+12% Synergy
$10.44
Door of Destinies+12% Synergy
$2.62
Coat of Arms+11% Synergy
$20.16
Whispersilk Cloak+10% Synergy
$1.71
Lithoform Engine+9% Synergy
$7.08
Helm of the Host+7% Synergy
$5.98
Phyrexian Altar+6% Synergy
$56.15
Bow of Nylea+6% Synergy
$3.44
Obelisk of Urd+6% Synergy
$2.73
The Ozolith+4% Synergy
$64.33
Swiftfoot Boots-1% Synergy
$2.28
Conduit of Worlds-4% Synergy
$1.03
Lightning Greaves-13% Synergy
$4.52
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Insects strategy in Xira, the Golden Sting decks.
Moldervine Reclamation+42% Synergy
$0.35
Impact Tremors+42% Synergy
$2.25
The Hunger Tide Rises+42% Synergy
$0.23
Parallel Lives+30% Synergy
$37.30
Doubling Season+28% Synergy
$34.35
Beastmaster Ascension+27% Synergy
$5.72
Crawling Infestation+27% Synergy
$0.22
Goblin Bombardment+25% Synergy
$2.54
Shared Animosity+21% Synergy
$4.29
Deathreap Ritual+19% Synergy
$0.38
Crawling Sensation+16% Synergy
$0.29
Vraska Joins Up+13% Synergy
$1.00
Bastion of Remembrance+12% Synergy
$0.35
Dictate of Erebos+8% Synergy
$19.16
Insidious Roots+8% Synergy
$1.43
Hollowmurk Siege+8% Synergy
$0.85
Firebender Ascension+8% Synergy
$0.77
Springleaf Parade+7% Synergy
$9.76
Collective Inferno+7% Synergy
$1.82
Skin Invasion+7% Synergy
$0.10
Grave Pact+6% Synergy
$33.84
Growing Rites of Itlimoc+6% Synergy
$9.31
Cryptolith Rite+5% Synergy
$12.34
The Meathook Massacre+4% Synergy
$27.06
Evolutionary Leap+4% Synergy
$2.67
Sothera, the Supervoid+4% Synergy
$2.94
Primal Vigor+3% Synergy
$14.08
Nest of Scarabs+2% Synergy
$5.89
Binding the Old Gods+1% Synergy
$0.32
Warstorm Surge+1% Synergy
$0.97
Riveteers Ascendancy-3% Synergy
$0.64
Grave Venerations-5% Synergy
$0.38
Rhythm of the Wild-7% Synergy
$5.22
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up Xira, the Golden Sting's Insects game plan.
Lolth, Spider Queen+10% Synergy
$4.99
Vraska, Golgari Queen+8% Synergy
$5.81
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Xira, the Golden Sting Insects decks.
Restless Vents+25% Synergy
$0.34
Three Tree City+24% Synergy
$28.42
Reliquary Tower+19% Synergy
$3.52
Rogue's Passage+15% Synergy
$0.36
Phyrexian Tower+10% Synergy
$28.19
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+9% Synergy
$16.22
High Market+9% Synergy
$0.45
Grim Backwoods+9% Synergy
$0.23
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood+7% Synergy
$0.42
Castle Embereth+6% Synergy
$0.28
Nesting Grounds+5% Synergy
$0.35
Midgar, City of Mako+5% Synergy
$2.18
Bojuka Bog+4% Synergy
$1.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+2% Synergy
$54.58
Cabal Coffers+2% Synergy
$29.97
Susur Secundi, Void Altar+2% Synergy
$4.36
Eumidian Hatchery0% Synergy
$0.34
Boseiju, Who Endures-9% Synergy
$50.54
Kessig Wolf Run-11% Synergy
$0.41
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Xira, the Golden Sting's Insects strategy.
Golgari Signet+23% Synergy
$0.30
Patchwork Banner+23% Synergy
$2.50
Gruul Signet+15% Synergy
$0.48
Rakdos Signet+11% Synergy
$4.43
Arcane Signet+9% Synergy
$0.89
Golgari Keyrune+8% Synergy
$0.17
Commander's Sphere+7% Synergy
$0.34
Ebony Fly+7% Synergy
$1.27
Potioner's Trove+6% Synergy
$0.22
Thought Vessel+5% Synergy
$2.59
Chromatic Lantern+3% Synergy
$0.87
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$1.55
Fellwar Stone-3% Synergy
$0.89
Talisman of Impulse-4% Synergy
$0.39
Talisman of Resilience-6% Synergy
$0.71
Lands
The mana base behind Xira, the Golden Sting's Insects decks.
Path of Ancestry+38% Synergy
$0.23
Savage Lands+23% Synergy
$0.37
Golgari Rot Farm+14% Synergy
$0.33
Unclaimed Territory+11% Synergy
$0.36
Secluded Courtyard+11% Synergy
$0.33
Temple of Malady+9% Synergy
$0.34
Deathcap Glade+8% Synergy
$2.69
Ziatora's Proving Ground+7% Synergy
$9.79
Rockfall Vale+7% Synergy
$2.90
Jungle Hollow+6% Synergy
$0.15
Haunted Mire+6% Synergy
$0.26
Cavern of Souls+6% Synergy
$51.14
Twisted Landscape+5% Synergy
$0.29
Gruul Turf+5% Synergy
$0.33
Swamp+3% Synergy
$0.08
Temple of Malice+3% Synergy
$0.22
Forest+2% Synergy
$0.08
Undergrowth Stadium+2% Synergy
$6.36
Spire Garden+2% Synergy
$2.20
Rakdos Carnarium+2% Synergy
$0.35
Temple of Abandon+2% Synergy
$0.28
Haunted Ridge+1% Synergy
$8.51
Luxury Suite0% Synergy
$9.09
Mountain-1% Synergy
$0.08
Command Tower-1% Synergy
$0.31
Evolving Wilds-1% Synergy
$0.25
Revitalizing Repast-1% Synergy
$2.24
Cinder Glade-2% Synergy
$0.31
Woodland Cemetery-2% Synergy
$0.66
Myriad Landscape-3% Synergy
$0.37
Underground Mortuary-3% Synergy
$14.18
Smoldering Marsh-4% Synergy
$0.30
Commercial District-4% Synergy
$8.29
Badlands-4% Synergy
Raucous Theater-7% Synergy
$10.75
Rootbound Crag-10% Synergy
$0.31
Terramorphic Expanse-10% Synergy
$0.26
Overgrown Tomb-11% Synergy
$8.09
Exotic Orchard-12% Synergy
$0.24
Riveteers Overlook-12% Synergy
$0.31
Dragonskull Summit-13% Synergy
$0.47
Stomping Ground-14% Synergy
$6.39
Blood Crypt-14% Synergy
$9.11
Llanowar Wastes-15% Synergy
$0.70
Fabled Passage-16% Synergy
$1.11
Karplusan Forest-16% Synergy
$0.50
Verdant Catacombs-17% Synergy
$28.70
Vernal Fen-17% Synergy
$0.60
Wooded Foothills-20% Synergy
$18.06
Bloodstained Mire-21% Synergy
$18.20
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Xira, the Golden Sting: Insects.
Sek'Kuar, Deathkeeper
Bhaal, Lord of Murder
Tana, the Bloodsower // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sengir, the Dark Baron // Tana, the Bloodsower
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Sengir, the Dark Baron
God-Eternal Bontu
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cloakwood Hermit
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Kresh the Bloodbraided
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
Lagomos, Hand of Hatred
Nemata, Primeval Warden
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Iron Throne
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Criminal Past
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Cultist of the Absolute
Fumulus, the Infestation
Judith, the Scourge Diva
Orca, Siege Demon
Savra, Queen of the Golgari
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
Lyzolda, the Blood Witch
Torgaar, Famine Incarnate
Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Kaervek, the Spiteful
Hazel of the Rootbloom
Jerren, Corrupted Bishop
Witch-king, Bringer of Ruin
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Ayara, First of Locthwain
Garna, the Bloodflame
Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Haunted One
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Street Urchin
Mahadi, Emporium Master
Moira, Urborg Haunt
Rakdos, the Muscle
Totentanz, Swarm Piper