Xantcha, Sleeper Agent
Secret Lair Countdown 24 • rare
- Set
- Secret Lair Countdown
- Collector number
- 24
- Rarity
- Rare
- Mana cost
- 1 generic mana black mana red mana
- Type
- Creature
- Colors
- Black · Red
- Artist
- Matthew Southworth
- Market price
- $1.11
What it does
Xantcha enters under the control of an opponent of your choice.
Xantcha attacks each combat if able and can't attack its owner or planeswalkers its owner controls.
3 generic mana: Xantcha's controller loses 2 life and you draw a card. Any player may activate this ability.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- PioneerNot legal
- ModernNot legal
- LegacyLegal
- VintageLegal
- CommanderLegal
- PauperNot legal
- BrawlNot legal
- HistoricNot legal
- TimelessNot legal
- Penny DreadfulNot legal
- OathbreakerLegal
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Where it came from
Xantcha, Sleeper Agent was originally introduced as a legendary creature in the Urza's Saga expansion of Magic: The Gathering, rooted in the deep lore of the Phyrexian invasion of Dominaria. This specific version was released as part of the Secret Lair Countdown Kit, a curated collection that highlights iconic characters through contemporary artistic lenses. The card depicts Xantcha, a sleeper agent who famously turned against her Phyrexian creators, reflecting a pivotal narrative of autonomy and rebellion within the game's expansive multiverse.
The artwork for this iteration was created by Matthew Southworth, known for his distinct noir-inspired illustrative style. Southworth sought to capture the melancholic and transient nature of Xantcha's existence, utilizing sharp lines and a moody color palette that emphasizes her role as an infiltrator caught between two worlds. The piece was well-received by collectors for its departure from traditional fantasy aesthetics, offering a gritty, evocative portrayal that aligns with the character's tragic back story.
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