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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.24

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

#2396 Current Rank
#2150 Last Week
#2210 Last Month

New Cards

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

Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+11% Synergy
South Wind Avatar South Wind Avatar
+11% Synergy
Pyrrhic Strike Pyrrhic Strike
+6% Synergy $0.21
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+6% Synergy $0.18
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $24.16

High Synergy Cards

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+61% Synergy $2.94
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+60% Synergy $0.13
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+56% Synergy $0.17
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+54% Synergy $0.23
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+50% Synergy $0.16
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+50% Synergy $0.17
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+48% Synergy $6.00
Company Commander Company Commander
+46% Synergy $3.05
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+45% Synergy $1.69
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+45% Synergy $1.78

Top Cards

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

Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+39% Synergy $2.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $4.36
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+37% Synergy $0.85
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+33% Synergy $2.02
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $2.04
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+27% Synergy $0.29
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $1.89
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy $1.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $47.42
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $12.63
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $48.00
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $57.52

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+35% Synergy $0.23
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+34% Synergy $0.11
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+33% Synergy $0.11
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $0.20
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.18
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+32% Synergy $0.19
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+32% Synergy $17.28
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+30% Synergy $2.65
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+28% Synergy $3.11
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.12
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+24% Synergy $1.96
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+24% Synergy $0.18
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+23% Synergy $0.47
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $32.78
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+21% Synergy $0.35
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $0.72
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+20% Synergy $0.09
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+17% Synergy $0.90
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.22
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+17% Synergy $5.44
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+17% Synergy $0.30
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+17% Synergy $0.20
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+16% Synergy $17.18
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+15% Synergy $0.36
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+15% Synergy $0.12
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.60
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+14% Synergy $0.18
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+13% Synergy $26.03
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.41
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+12% Synergy $3.08
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+12% Synergy $0.20
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $10.66
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+11% Synergy $14.36
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+11% Synergy $0.35
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+10% Synergy $0.11
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+10% Synergy $0.27
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+10% Synergy $0.17
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+10% Synergy $0.44
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $12.39
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $4.97
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.07
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+9% Synergy $7.53
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+7% Synergy $1.61
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.53
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+7% Synergy $1.17
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $1.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $46.54

Instants

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

Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+41% Synergy $0.54
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+37% Synergy $3.00
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+33% Synergy $1.45
Inkshield Inkshield
+25% Synergy $8.08
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+24% Synergy $0.17
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+24% Synergy $0.76
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.13
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.97
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+11% Synergy $1.33
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.54
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.04
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.14
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+7% Synergy $0.45
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.25
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $14.64
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.25
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.52
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $8.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.32
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.53
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.80
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.87
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $21.94
Utter End Utter End
-6% Synergy $0.11
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.17
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+23% Synergy $0.19
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+19% Synergy $0.05
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.76
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $2.04
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $1.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.43
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+8% Synergy $0.67
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.07
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+8% Synergy $0.59
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+7% Synergy $2.44
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.42
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.17
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.68
United Front United Front
+5% Synergy $3.36
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.24
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.79
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.32
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.20
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.23
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.72
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $2.42
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $6.67
Damn Damn
-15% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+34% Synergy $3.12
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.70
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+20% Synergy $2.64
Animation Module Animation Module
+17% Synergy $1.87
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+15% Synergy $4.13
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.27
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+11% Synergy $0.46
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $4.92
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $4.42
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.18
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+8% Synergy $0.27
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $3.36
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+5% Synergy $16.95
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $12.30
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $2.27
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $50.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $50.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+38% Synergy $0.97
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+33% Synergy $0.18
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+24% Synergy $1.58
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $4.37
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+21% Synergy $45.63
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $25.37
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+19% Synergy $0.31
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+18% Synergy $0.13
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+17% Synergy $0.79
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+15% Synergy $0.21
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+14% Synergy $1.79
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $9.05
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+12% Synergy $4.34
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $4.21
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $2.24
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.13
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+9% Synergy $0.16
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+8% Synergy $11.32
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $0.91
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.25
Within Range Within Range
+7% Synergy $0.22
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+6% Synergy $6.62
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.23
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+6% Synergy $0.10
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.97
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $8.23
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+5% Synergy $26.35
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $3.13
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $4.25
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+5% Synergy $0.20
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+5% Synergy $0.90
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.32
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.22
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+4% Synergy $0.28
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.07
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.50
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.16
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
0% Synergy $0.12
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $15.50
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $24.31
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $22.51
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-8% Synergy $13.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-12% Synergy $3.28

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 $1.08
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.55
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $29.12
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+11% Synergy $8.37
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+3% Synergy $0.30

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+28% Synergy $0.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.15
Diamond City Diamond City
+16% Synergy $1.25
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+14% Synergy $0.07
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $4.39
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $5.12
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $5.27
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.36
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+5% Synergy $0.23
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $1.49
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.31
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.59
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $3.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.18
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $3.71
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.36
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $22.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-1% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $3.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $8.55
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-14% Synergy $53.21

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.48
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $1.21
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.84
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.82
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.71
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+30% Synergy $0.51
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+15% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.12
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+11% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.26
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+6% Synergy $0.12
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.09
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.09
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.22
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.68
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+3% Synergy $0.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.32
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.43
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.93
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $12.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.30
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.16
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.66
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.87
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.50
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.37
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $1.19
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.20
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.79
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.05
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.11
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-5% Synergy $3.14
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $7.17
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-8% Synergy $8.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $23.91

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