Xande, Dark Mage

Xande, Dark Mage

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Mana cost: {2}{U}{B}

How we read this card

Menace
Xande gets +1/+1 for each noncreature, nonland card in your graveyard.

static — gives +1/+1 for each noncreature, nonland card in your graveyard

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: nothing.

Cares about: an artifact in a graveyard, a battle in a graveyard, an enchantment in a graveyard, an instant in a graveyard, a planeswalker in a graveyard, a sorcery in a graveyard.

Works well with

put an instant into a graveyard — 2 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Makeshift Mannequin — When Makeshift Mannequin is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  2. Supper for Spiders — When Supper for Spiders is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger

put a battle into a graveyard — 129 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern — Tergrid, God of Fright // Tergrid's Lantern puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  2. Braids's Frightful Return — When Braids's Frightful Return is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  3. Scavenger's Talent — Scavenger's Talent puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  4. Behemoth of Vault 0 — Behemoth of Vault 0 puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  5. Argentum Masticore — Argentum Masticore puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  6. Rottenmouth Viper — Rottenmouth Viper puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  7. Vengeful Strangler // Strangling Grasp — Vengeful Strangler // Strangling Grasp puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  8. Thornplate Intimidator — Thornplate Intimidator puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  9. Bolas's Citadel — Bolas's Citadel puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  10. Shadow, Mysterious Assassin — Shadow, Mysterious Assassin puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger

119 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

put a planeswalker into a graveyard — 232 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Hooded Blightfang — Hooded Blightfang puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  2. Loot, the Anomaly — Loot, the Anomaly puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  3. Winter, Tormented Loner — Winter, Tormented Loner puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  4. The Eldest Reborn — When The Eldest Reborn is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  5. Blood on the Snow — Blood on the Snow puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  6. Bone Shards — Bone Shards puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  7. Braids, Arisen Nightmare — Braids, Arisen Nightmare puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  8. Umbral Juke — Umbral Juke puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  9. Spark Reaper — Spark Reaper puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  10. Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools — Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger

222 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

put an enchantment into a graveyard — 983 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Era of Innovation — When Era of Innovation is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  2. Lethal Vapors — When Lethal Vapors is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  3. Grave Peril — When Grave Peril is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  4. Sleep Magic — When Sleep Magic is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  5. The Clone Saga — When The Clone Saga is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  6. Ordeal of Thassa — When Ordeal of Thassa is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  7. Ordeal of Erebos — When Ordeal of Erebos is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  8. Cunning — When Cunning is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  9. Mystic Remora — When Mystic Remora is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  10. Measure of Wickedness — When Measure of Wickedness is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger

973 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

put an artifact into a graveyard — 1,226 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Monkey Cage — When Monkey Cage is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  2. Throwing Knife — When Throwing Knife is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  3. Mystery Key — When Mystery Key is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  4. The Fantasticar — When The Fantasticar is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  5. Heart-Shaped Herb — When Heart-Shaped Herb is in the graveyard, Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  6. Ruthless Technomancer — Ruthless Technomancer puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  7. Trading Post — Trading Post puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  8. Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker — Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  9. Fain, the Broker — Fain, the Broker puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger
  10. Scrounge for Eternity — Scrounge for Eternity puts cards into the graveyard, and Xande, Dark Mage gets bigger

1,216 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a nontoken Wizard enters the battlefield — 1,243 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

  1. Inalla, Archmage Ritualist — When Xande, Dark Mage enters, Inalla, Archmage Ritualist makes a token

a Wizard creature enters the battlefield — 1,264 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

  1. Diviner's Wand — When Xande, Dark Mage enters, Diviner's Wand triggers

a Human enters the battlefield — 4,639 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage enters:

  1. General Kudro of Drannith — hits a graveyard
  2. Heronblade Elite — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  3. Kyler, Sigardian Emissary — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  4. Thalia's Lieutenant — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  5. Champion of the Parish — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Captain of the Mists — untaps itself
  7. Erkenbrand, Lord of Westfold — gives +1/+0
  8. Beregond of the Guard — gives +1/+1
  9. Théoden, King of Rohan — grants double strike
  10. Lossarnach Captain — taps a creature an opponent controls

2 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Grim Javelineer — gives +1/+0
  4. Invisible Woman — triggers
  5. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  6. Guide of Souls — triggers
  7. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food
  8. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  9. Banon, the Returners' Leader — draws and discards
  10. Toph, Earthbending Master — puts a counter on a permanent

112 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Anthem of Rakdos — gives +2/+0
  3. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  4. Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon — puts counters on a permanent
  5. Chorale of the Void — brings a card back
  6. Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  7. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  8. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature
  9. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls
  10. Total War — kills a creature

182 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage blocks:

  1. Mage Hunters' Onslaught — makes a player lose 1 life
  2. Carnage Gladiator — makes a player lose 1 life
  3. Barrow-Blade — strips abilities
  4. Heat of Battle — deals 1 damage
  5. Battle Strain — deals 1 damage
  6. Favor of the Woods — gains you 3 life
  7. Tide of War — sacrifices a creature
  8. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature
  9. Dwindle — kills a creature
  10. Shield of the Righteous — triggers

18 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a nontoken creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage attacks:

  1. Mardu Ascendancy — makes a token
  2. Basri Ket — makes a token
  3. Militia's Pride — makes a token

a creature deals combat damage — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage deals combat damage:

  1. Locutus of Borg — makes a token
  2. Antagonist Incorporator — makes a token
  3. Hive Mind Coprocessor — makes you lose life

195 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature is cast — 18,010 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage is cast:

  1. Primeval Bounty — makes a token
  2. Bloodbond March — brings a card back
  3. Dancing from Dark to Dawn — puts that spell's mana value counters on a creature

88 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

When Xande, Dark Mage enters:

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — deals 2 damage
  2. Gimli of the Glittering Caves — puts counters on a permanent
  3. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — puts a counter on itself
  4. Legolas Greenleaf — puts a counter on a permanent
  5. The Neutrinos — gets +1/+0
  6. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — grants flying, haste and menace
  7. Aetherstorm Roc — puts a counter on a permanent you control
  8. Raphael, Most Attitude — exiles a card from your library

310 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Xande is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When Xande, Dark Mage enters, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

41 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.