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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.17

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

#2300 Current Rank
#2197 Last Week
#2199 Last Month

New Cards

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

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+11% Synergy $2.40
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $45.68
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+4% Synergy $0.08
United Front United Front
+4% Synergy $2.61

High Synergy Cards

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+60% Synergy $2.88
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+60% Synergy $0.20
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+55% Synergy $0.14
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+55% Synergy $0.24
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+50% Synergy $0.17
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+49% Synergy $0.15
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy $3.11
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+48% Synergy $6.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+46% Synergy $1.54
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+46% Synergy $1.26

Top Cards

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

Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+39% Synergy $1.55
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+39% Synergy $0.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $3.20
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+33% Synergy $2.04
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+33% Synergy $1.97
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+27% Synergy $0.24
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+22% Synergy $1.87
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $1.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.71
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $33.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $30.49
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $12.34
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $44.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.58

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $0.27
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+34% Synergy $17.04
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+33% Synergy $0.14
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+33% Synergy $0.22
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+33% Synergy $0.11
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $0.18
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.12
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+32% Synergy $0.14
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+30% Synergy $1.19
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.11
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+27% Synergy $2.04
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+25% Synergy $0.24
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+23% Synergy $1.93
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+23% Synergy $0.42
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+22% Synergy $29.74
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+21% Synergy $0.32
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $0.58
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+20% Synergy $0.10
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+18% Synergy $0.64
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+18% Synergy $3.04
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+18% Synergy $0.34
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+17% Synergy $0.17
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+16% Synergy $0.12
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+16% Synergy $0.21
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+16% Synergy $16.50
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+16% Synergy $0.19
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+14% Synergy $0.31
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $0.47
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+14% Synergy $23.86
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.29
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.26
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+13% Synergy $0.12
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+12% Synergy $2.63
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+12% Synergy $0.29
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $9.73
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+11% Synergy $13.21
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+11% Synergy $0.14
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.43
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+10% Synergy $0.11
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+10% Synergy $0.32
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $3.48
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+9% Synergy $0.08
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+8% Synergy $10.90
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+8% Synergy $0.40
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+8% Synergy $1.08
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+8% Synergy $6.10
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.23
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $1.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.73

Instants

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

Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+38% Synergy $0.48
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+36% Synergy $2.41
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+32% Synergy $1.27
Inkshield Inkshield
+24% Synergy $7.14
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+24% Synergy $0.12
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+22% Synergy $0.44
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.10
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.45
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $0.75
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+10% Synergy $1.20
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+7% Synergy $0.15
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $14.89
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.24
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+6% Synergy $0.44
Village Rites Village Rites
+5% Synergy $0.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $9.22
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $0.39
Despark Despark
+4% Synergy $0.24
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.50
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.79
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.55
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.96
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $18.26
Utter End Utter End
-6% Synergy $0.09
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.45

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+23% Synergy $0.20
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+19% Synergy $0.06
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.78
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+13% Synergy $1.50
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.99
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+9% Synergy $0.60
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+8% Synergy $0.52
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.05
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.27
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+6% Synergy $2.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.76
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.28
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.39
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.25
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.13
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.49
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.35
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.32
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+36% Synergy $2.31
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.56
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+21% Synergy $2.63
Animation Module Animation Module
+18% Synergy $0.99
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+16% Synergy $3.44
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.13
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+11% Synergy $0.38
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $3.78
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $4.10
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+8% Synergy $0.20
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $2.89
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $6.31
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $42.90
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $1.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $3.86
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $51.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+40% Synergy $0.82
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+33% Synergy $0.11
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.65
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+24% Synergy $1.87
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+21% Synergy $40.08
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $23.46
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+20% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+16% Synergy $0.81
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $0.11
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $0.96
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+13% Synergy $3.97
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+13% Synergy $0.14
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $4.00
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.55
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+10% Synergy $0.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.80
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.14
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+8% Synergy $11.35
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+7% Synergy $5.80
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.22
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+7% Synergy $3.28
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.20
Within Range Within Range
+7% Synergy $0.19
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+6% Synergy $22.82
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.73
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $6.63
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.98
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+5% Synergy $0.19
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.22
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.17
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.09
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.14
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $14.18
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
0% Synergy $0.12
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.00
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.33
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $11.71
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $3.36

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 $0.90
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.23
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+11% Synergy $6.65
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $29.84
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+2% Synergy $0.28

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+28% Synergy $0.19
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.15
Diamond City Diamond City
+17% Synergy $1.01
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+13% Synergy $0.07
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+9% Synergy $3.51
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+7% Synergy $0.15
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy $0.88
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $4.92
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+5% Synergy $0.25
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $3.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.23
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.43
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $4.33
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $2.83
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.10
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+1% Synergy $1.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.37
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.63
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $46.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+7% Synergy $0.41
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $1.08
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $1.22
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.15

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+28% Synergy $0.54
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+14% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+11% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.17
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.25
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+6% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.09
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.59
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.37
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.78
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+1% Synergy $10.84
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+1% Synergy $11.78
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.69
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.07
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.20
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-1% Synergy $3.32
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.32
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-1% Synergy $0.17
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.79
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.30
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-2% Synergy $0.23
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.06
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $0.68
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.19
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $3.16
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.59
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-7% Synergy $7.78
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-8% Synergy $20.39

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