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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.28

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2376 Current Rank
#2073 Last Week
#2257 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elder Arthur Maxson decks.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+7% Synergy $4.29
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+5% Synergy $3.26
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $17.66
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+4% Synergy $0.99
Continue? Continue?
+2% Synergy $4.30

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elder Arthur Maxson's abilities and overall game plan.

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+61% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+60% Synergy $2.92
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+56% Synergy $0.27
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+54% Synergy $0.34
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+52% Synergy $0.30
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+51% Synergy $0.37
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+48% Synergy $5.36
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+47% Synergy $2.69
Company Commander Company Commander
+46% Synergy $2.71
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+44% Synergy $2.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elder Arthur Maxson decks.

Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+40% Synergy $1.89
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $1.25
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $4.97
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $2.17
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+31% Synergy $4.32
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+27% Synergy $0.36
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $2.21
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $2.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.19
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.58
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $16.46
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $49.53
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $62.01

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elder Arthur Maxson's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+41% Synergy $1.48
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+38% Synergy $0.38
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+34% Synergy $0.28
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+33% Synergy $0.18
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.32
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+32% Synergy $0.11
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+32% Synergy $0.25
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+31% Synergy $19.05
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+30% Synergy $4.62
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+28% Synergy $2.91
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.26
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+23% Synergy $0.76
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+23% Synergy $0.24
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+22% Synergy $2.23
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+22% Synergy $0.36
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+20% Synergy $37.18
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $0.98
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+20% Synergy $0.17
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $0.23
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+17% Synergy $0.30
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+16% Synergy $1.04
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+15% Synergy $0.79
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+15% Synergy $1.09
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+15% Synergy $9.82
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+15% Synergy $18.00
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+15% Synergy $0.26
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+15% Synergy $0.41
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+14% Synergy $0.27
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+13% Synergy $0.24
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+13% Synergy $29.64
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+13% Synergy $0.31
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $2.32
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+11% Synergy $0.47
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+11% Synergy $4.28
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+11% Synergy $0.23
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+10% Synergy $0.28
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+10% Synergy $0.35
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $18.71
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+9% Synergy $6.85
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+9% Synergy $0.15
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+9% Synergy $13.01
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.11
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $2.85
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+7% Synergy $5.67
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.57
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+6% Synergy $1.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.30
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+3% Synergy $1.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $53.73
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.56

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elder Arthur Maxson safe.

Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+42% Synergy $0.57
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+36% Synergy $3.34
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+31% Synergy $2.79
Inkshield Inkshield
+25% Synergy $11.16
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+24% Synergy $1.37
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+23% Synergy $0.22
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+14% Synergy $0.24
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.22
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+11% Synergy $0.19
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+11% Synergy $1.34
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.82
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.19
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.55
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.31
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.33
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+7% Synergy $0.66
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.23
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $15.89
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $18.36
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.29
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.34
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.92
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.90
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.39
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $12.12
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.22
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.28
Fracture Fracture
-4% Synergy $1.64
Utter End Utter End
-6% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $25.03
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $4.53

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elder Arthur Maxson's game plan and control the board.

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+25% Synergy $0.26
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $0.73
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+17% Synergy $0.19
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+13% Synergy $2.33
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $1.42
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.43
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+8% Synergy $0.64
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.11
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+8% Synergy $0.49
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+7% Synergy $0.61
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.26
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+6% Synergy $1.27
United Front United Front
+6% Synergy $2.41
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+5% Synergy $0.76
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.28
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.26
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.88
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $2.77
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.55
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $8.55
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $2.18

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+34% Synergy $3.19
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+31% Synergy $0.80
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+20% Synergy $3.38
Animation Module Animation Module
+16% Synergy $1.75
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+15% Synergy $4.34
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.28
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $0.49
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $4.76
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $5.71
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+9% Synergy $3.29
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.19
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+8% Synergy $0.34
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.90
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+5% Synergy $1.12
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.35
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $59.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.56
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $49.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elder Arthur Maxson's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+37% Synergy $1.60
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+34% Synergy $0.23
Black Market Black Market
+25% Synergy $4.19
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+22% Synergy $1.59
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $51.58
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+19% Synergy $32.15
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+19% Synergy $0.34
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+17% Synergy $0.28
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+16% Synergy $0.27
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+15% Synergy $1.24
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+14% Synergy $2.43
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $5.79
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $6.11
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+11% Synergy $5.12
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.24
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+10% Synergy $0.27
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.34
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.01
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.37
Within Range Within Range
+7% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.26
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+6% Synergy $12.75
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $28.13
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $7.86
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $0.95
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $2.80
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.26
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $5.23
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+5% Synergy $0.25
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+5% Synergy $0.21
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.32
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+4% Synergy $0.40
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $0.45
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $3.04
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+3% Synergy $0.57
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.29
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+1% Synergy $0.14
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $17.17
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $25.63
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $24.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $16.46
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $3.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elder Arthur Maxson to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.80
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+14% Synergy $40.18
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $7.49
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $4.46
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+2% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+30% Synergy $0.26
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.31
Diamond City Diamond City
+17% Synergy $1.80
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+14% Synergy $0.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+8% Synergy $5.99
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+6% Synergy $0.22
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.67
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $9.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.42
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+5% Synergy $4.84
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $1.80
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.36
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+3% Synergy $4.31
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.44
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.30
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.13
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.20
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $23.12
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.92
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $1.06
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $52.21

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.76
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $1.22
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.74
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $3.71
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.30
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.55
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.32
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elder Arthur Maxson decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+30% Synergy $0.59
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+15% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+13% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.39
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+7% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $1.00
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.30
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+5% Synergy $0.25
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+4% Synergy $1.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Turtle Lair Turtle Lair
+3% Synergy $0.18
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+2% Synergy $0.83
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.56
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.21
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.50
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $11.23
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.32
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $14.05
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
0% Synergy $0.27
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.39
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $11.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $12.12
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.41
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.48
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.89
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.89
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.89
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.56
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.10
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.35
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $4.49
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $8.70
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-8% Synergy $10.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $26.47

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