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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.22

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

#2157 Current Rank
#2063 Last Week
#2120 Last Month

New Cards

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

Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+18% Synergy $0.12
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+17% Synergy $0.16
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+16% Synergy $0.46
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+12% Synergy $6.56
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+7% Synergy $0.94

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 $1.72
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+59% Synergy $0.19
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+56% Synergy $0.31
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+55% Synergy $0.14
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+49% Synergy $5.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+49% Synergy $0.22
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy $1.40
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+48% Synergy $3.07
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+47% Synergy $3.60
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+46% Synergy $0.17

Top Cards

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+39% Synergy $5.02
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+39% Synergy $0.54
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+38% Synergy $1.16
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+33% Synergy $4.85
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $2.38
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+25% Synergy $0.49
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+23% Synergy $1.50
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $1.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $35.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $28.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $11.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $34.98

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $0.40
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+36% Synergy $17.18
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+34% Synergy $0.23
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+33% Synergy $0.10
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $0.26
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.20
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+31% Synergy $0.29
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.17
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+30% Synergy $3.57
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.16
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+25% Synergy $2.95
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+25% Synergy $2.03
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+24% Synergy $0.77
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $34.85
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+21% Synergy $1.16
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+21% Synergy $0.23
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+20% Synergy $0.32
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+20% Synergy $0.11
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+19% Synergy $2.18
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+19% Synergy $0.29
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+18% Synergy $2.25
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $21.14
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+17% Synergy $0.20
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+17% Synergy $0.16
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+16% Synergy $0.18
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+16% Synergy $0.20
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.80
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $22.97
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+15% Synergy $0.34
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.33
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+14% Synergy $2.24
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+13% Synergy $0.91
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+13% Synergy $11.27
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+13% Synergy $0.24
Hardened Tactician Hardened Tactician
+12% Synergy $0.12
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+11% Synergy $4.49
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $8.49
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+11% Synergy $0.63
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.45
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+11% Synergy $0.13
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.17
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+9% Synergy $0.60
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+9% Synergy $0.52
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+9% Synergy $7.05
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+9% Synergy $0.49
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+8% Synergy $20.14
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $1.13
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+4% Synergy $1.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+36% Synergy $2.37
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+36% Synergy $0.57
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+32% Synergy $3.90
Inkshield Inkshield
+23% Synergy $10.46
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+22% Synergy $0.18
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+21% Synergy $0.56
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.15
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+12% Synergy $4.34
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.90
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+11% Synergy $0.07
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.66
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+8% Synergy $0.90
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+7% Synergy $0.11
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $16.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $11.91
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+6% Synergy $0.48
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+5% Synergy $10.57
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.20
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $8.15
Despark Despark
+2% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $0.63
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.77
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.81
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.24
Utter End Utter End
-7% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $0.84
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.26
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-8% Synergy $2.94

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.22
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+19% Synergy $0.09
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $0.63
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $0.99
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+14% Synergy $1.05
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+9% Synergy $0.70
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+9% Synergy $0.55
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.44
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+7% Synergy $0.12
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+7% Synergy $0.75
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.34
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+7% Synergy $1.56
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.42
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+6% Synergy $0.63
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy $0.23
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.30
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-2% Synergy $0.31
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.91
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $0.60
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.56
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+36% Synergy $0.89
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.63
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+23% Synergy $4.36
Animation Module Animation Module
+19% Synergy $1.06
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+17% Synergy $3.77
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+13% Synergy $0.23
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $0.33
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $5.26
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $2.41
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+9% Synergy $0.16
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $5.30
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+7% Synergy $0.35
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+6% Synergy $2.07
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.99
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $41.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $1.39
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $5.82
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $54.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+40% Synergy $0.64
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+32% Synergy $0.16
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+25% Synergy $1.53
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $3.61
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+22% Synergy $18.49
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+21% Synergy $46.21
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+21% Synergy $0.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+17% Synergy $0.80
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $0.16
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $1.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+14% Synergy $3.94
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+14% Synergy $3.95
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.12
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+10% Synergy $1.71
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+9% Synergy $18.12
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.13
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+9% Synergy $9.22
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+9% Synergy $0.24
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+8% Synergy $4.32
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+8% Synergy $1.97
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.26
Within Range Within Range
+8% Synergy $0.79
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $6.00
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+7% Synergy $6.66
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.73
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+6% Synergy $0.23
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $4.49
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.43
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.16
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.07
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.12
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.25
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $14.39
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.22
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
-1% Synergy $0.13
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $21.01
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-4% Synergy $15.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $1.55

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+30% Synergy $0.92
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+13% Synergy $30.03
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $5.60
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $3.65
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+2% Synergy $0.45

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+28% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+26% Synergy $0.20
Diamond City Diamond City
+15% Synergy $1.24
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+13% Synergy $0.09
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $2.28
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.28
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+6% Synergy $0.21
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+5% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.73
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $0.59
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $3.63
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+2% Synergy $0.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.14
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $0.87
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $3.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.65
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $0.80
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $19.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $6.61
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $47.16

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.91
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+7% Synergy $0.75
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.12
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+27% Synergy $0.89
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+12% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.45
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+11% Synergy $0.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+9% Synergy $0.15
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+6% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+6% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.14
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.80
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $13.57
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $13.73
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.68
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
0% Synergy $6.12
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
0% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.20
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $1.10
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.29
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.47
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.10
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $9.16
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-3% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.15
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-4% Synergy $8.13
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.32
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $7.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-6% Synergy $22.75

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