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Xande, Dark Mage is a rare Legendary Creature — Human Wizard from FIN (FIN) costing {2}{U}{B}. Current price: $0.68 USD. Legal in Modern. Legal in Commander. Legal in Standard.

Xande, Dark Mage MTG card

Xande, Dark Mage

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

Card Text

Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Xande gets +1/+1 for each noncreature, nonland card in your graveyard.

"But your struggle was all for naught. Don't you see how close the darkness has drawn?"

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 4.0 FIN FIN 🎨 Joseph Weston
Menace

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$0.68
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$3.37
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$0.79
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$4.99
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€1.15
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€5.07
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Prices updated: 2025-12-16

Format Legality

Alchemy Legal
Brawl Legal
Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
Historic Legal
Legacy Legal
Modern Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Pioneer Legal
Standard Legal
Standardbrawl Legal
Timeless Legal
Vintage Legal

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Xande, Dark Mage? Basics

Xande, Dark Mage is a Legendary Creature — Human Wizard card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Xande gets +1/+1 for each noncreature, nonland card in your graveyard."

How much mana does Xande, Dark Mage cost to cast? Basics

Xande, Dark Mage has a mana cost of {2}{U}{B}, which equals 4.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires B, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Xande, Dark Mage's mana cost of {2}{U}{B} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Xande, Dark Mage has a mana value of 4.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Xande, Dark Mage's current oracle text is: "Menace (This creature can't be blocked except by two or more creatures.) Xande gets +1/+1 for each noncreature, nonland card in your graveyard."

What is the current price of Xande, Dark Mage? Pricing

The current market price for Xande, Dark Mage is approximately $0.68 USD on TCGPlayer.

A foil copy costs approximately $3.37 USD.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €1.15 EUR.

Where can I buy Xande, Dark Mage? Pricing

You can purchase Xande, Dark Mage from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Xande, Dark Mage normal: $0.68 | foil: $3.37

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Standard? Legality

Xande, Dark Mage is Legal in Standard format.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Modern? Legality

Xande, Dark Mage is Legal in Modern format.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Xande, Dark Mage is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Pioneer? Legality

Xande, Dark Mage is Legal in Pioneer format.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Legacy? Legality

Xande, Dark Mage is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Vintage? Legality

Xande, Dark Mage is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Xande, Dark Mage legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Xande, Dark Mage in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Xande, Dark Mage from? Details

This printing of Xande, Dark Mage is from FIN (FIN), with collector number 516.

Xande, Dark Mage may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Xande, Dark Mage's rarity? Details

Xande, Dark Mage is a rare card in FIN.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Xande, Dark Mage? Details

Xande, Dark Mage was illustrated by Joseph Weston.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Xande, Dark Mage's power and toughness? Details

Xande, Dark Mage is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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