Lord Xander, the Collector (Commander) - Control

Lord Xander, the Collector
Rank #732
47decks
Benjamin Levin
Sep 9, 2025
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33%inclusion4 decks12 decks
32%synergy
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17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
10%synergy
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10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
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8%synergy
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49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
48%synergy
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47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Cut Your Losses
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Maddening Cacophony
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
42%synergy
Mindcrank
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
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40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
The Water Crystal
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Fraying Sanity
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Drown in the Loch
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
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Counterspell
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mana Drain
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
29%synergy
The Mindskinner
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
33%synergy
Singularity Rupture
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Vandalblast
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Notion Thief
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Jeska's Will
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Nightscape Familiar
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Ruin Crab
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Duskmantle Guildmage
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Cruel Somnophage
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Terisian Mindbreaker
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Spark Double
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Cormela, Glamour Thief
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Sheoldred
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Phantasmal Image
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
14%inclusion5 decks35 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Hedron Crab
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Zellix, Sanity Flayer
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Clone
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fleet Swallower
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Dreadhound
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Deadpool, Trading Card
10%inclusion4 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Chameleon, Master of Disguise
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
4%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Wight of Precinct Six
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
The Ancient One
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vizier of Many Faces
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sheoldred, Whispering One
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Deepmuck Desperado
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Manic Scribe
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Visionary
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Displacer Kitten
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Silent Arbiter
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Blood Artist
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Thief of Sanity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mirror Image
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Boggart Trawler
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Geode Golem
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Charm
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Bedevil
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Kitsune's Technique
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Didn't Say Please
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Feign Death
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Supernatural Stamina
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Archive Trap
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Maestros Charm
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Terminate
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Thought Scour
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Drown in Dreams
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Undying Malice
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Pongify
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Not Dead After All
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Ritual
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Big Score
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Deflecting Swat
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Withering Torment
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Stinging Study
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
See Double
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Brain Freeze
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Thought Collapse
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Resculpt
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Murder
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Fake Your Own Death
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Visions of Beyond
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Darkness
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Traumatize
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Fractured Sanity
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Windfall
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Feed the Swarm
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Faithless Looting
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Rite of Replication
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Mind Grind
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Night's Whisper
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Irenicus's Vile Duplication
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Glimpse the Unthinkable
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Stock Up
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Treasure Cruise
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Read the Bones
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dread Summons
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Syphon Mind
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Necromantic Selection
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mind Funeral
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Villainous Wrath
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
5%synergy
Demogorgon's Clutches
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Victimize
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Eldritch Pact
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sakashima's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Painful Truths
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Psychic Drain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Sign in Blood
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Extract from Darkness
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Helm of the Host
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Strionic Resonator
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Grindstone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Keening Stone
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Box
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Altar of the Brood
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Geth's Grimoire
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ghost Vacuum
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
The One Ring
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
The Fire Crystal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Waste Not
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Remora
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Memory Erosion
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Court of Cunning
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Black Market Connections
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Underworld Breach
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Greed
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Molten Echoes
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Cruelty of Gix
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Megrim
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Kaya's Ghostform
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Opulence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, the Perfected Mind
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ashiok, Dream Render
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jace Beleren
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
16%synergy
Temple of the False God
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Nephalia Drownyard
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Restless Reef
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
0%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion2 decks32 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Dimir Signet
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Signet
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Relic of Sauron
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mana Vault
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Charcoal Diamond
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Locket
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Xander's Lounge
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Blood Crypt
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Scalding Tarn
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Maestros Theater
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-17%synergy
Seething Landscape
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Morphic Pool
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Haunted Ridge
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Luxury Suite
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Shivan Reef
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Malice
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Underground River
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Mana Confluence
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Misty Rainforest
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
2%synergy