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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.13

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

#2427 Current Rank
#2358 Last Week
#2164 Last Month

New Cards

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

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+2% Synergy $10.25
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.36

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 $1.53
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+60% Synergy $0.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+55% Synergy $0.16
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+54% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+49% Synergy $0.16
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy $2.49
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+48% Synergy $5.70
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+48% Synergy $0.13
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+46% Synergy $1.53
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+46% Synergy $2.86

Top Cards

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

Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+39% Synergy $1.34
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+39% Synergy $0.87
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+37% Synergy $4.02
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+33% Synergy $1.08
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $2.55
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+26% Synergy $0.37
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+23% Synergy $1.62
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $2.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.36

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 $40.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $50.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $36.91
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-9% Synergy $14.25
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $48.88

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+39% Synergy $0.33
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+34% Synergy $19.31
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+33% Synergy $0.25
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+33% Synergy $0.11
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+33% Synergy $0.20
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+32% Synergy $0.18
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+32% Synergy $0.38
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.14
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+28% Synergy $0.97
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.13
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+26% Synergy $2.04
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+24% Synergy $1.99
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+23% Synergy $0.24
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+23% Synergy $0.95
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $32.07
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+21% Synergy $0.33
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $1.41
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+20% Synergy $0.10
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+19% Synergy $1.82
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+18% Synergy $1.36
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+17% Synergy $0.35
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+16% Synergy $0.09
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+16% Synergy $0.25
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+16% Synergy $18.84
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+15% Synergy $0.16
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $23.45
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+15% Synergy $0.10
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+15% Synergy $0.14
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+15% Synergy $0.13
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.30
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+13% Synergy $1.14
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+13% Synergy $0.66
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.41
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+13% Synergy $2.80
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+12% Synergy $0.26
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $14.19
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $10.21
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+11% Synergy $0.15
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+11% Synergy $0.12
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.08
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+10% Synergy $0.42
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+9% Synergy $3.65
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+8% Synergy $0.40
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+8% Synergy $0.99
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+8% Synergy $6.18
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+7% Synergy $8.68
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.97
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+5% Synergy $1.04
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.37

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 $2.33
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+33% Synergy $3.96
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+24% Synergy $0.14
Inkshield Inkshield
+23% Synergy $8.80
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+23% Synergy $0.42
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.12
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.86
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+11% Synergy $2.58
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+10% Synergy $0.61
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.05
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $18.17
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.33
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+6% Synergy $0.52
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+5% Synergy $0.17
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $8.69
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $0.72
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $6.78
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.20
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.47
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.46
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.03
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.33
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.97
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.27
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.83
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.65
Utter End Utter End
-6% Synergy $0.18
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.27
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $3.35

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+22% Synergy $0.19
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+19% Synergy $0.08
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.71
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+13% Synergy $1.38
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.76
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+9% Synergy $0.61
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+9% Synergy $0.56
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+8% Synergy $0.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.18
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.63
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+6% Synergy $1.67
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.40
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.25
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.35
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.22
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.22
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.49
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $0.43
Victimize Victimize
-8% Synergy $0.48
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.34
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+35% Synergy $2.48
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.61
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+21% Synergy $2.89
Animation Module Animation Module
+18% Synergy $1.15
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+16% Synergy $3.38
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+13% Synergy $0.11
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $0.34
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $3.60
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $4.75
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $2.80
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.16
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+8% Synergy $0.24
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $9.08
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $2.41
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $43.76
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $1.81
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.32
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $2.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $59.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+40% Synergy $0.67
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+32% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+25% Synergy $2.07
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.33
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+21% Synergy $22.45
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $44.22
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+20% Synergy $0.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+16% Synergy $0.91
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $0.16
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $1.61
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+14% Synergy $3.53
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+13% Synergy $0.17
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+12% Synergy $6.12
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $5.93
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+10% Synergy $3.62
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $2.23
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+9% Synergy $13.07
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+9% Synergy $0.12
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.14
Within Range Within Range
+8% Synergy $0.52
Warrior's Resolve Warrior's Resolve
+8% Synergy
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $20.71
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+7% Synergy $7.02
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.25
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.26
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $7.17
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.20
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $0.87
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.90
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+6% Synergy $0.15
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.36
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.09
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.15
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.39
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.19
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.40
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.15
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $17.73
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
0% Synergy $0.10
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $22.17
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.80
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-6% Synergy $11.95
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $2.32

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 $0.65
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.35
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+11% Synergy $6.51
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $30.44
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $4.55
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+2% Synergy $0.33

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+28% Synergy $0.15
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.15
Diamond City Diamond City
+17% Synergy $1.12
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+13% Synergy $0.12
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $4.15
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+7% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.27
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+6% Synergy $1.17
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $3.04
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+5% Synergy $0.26
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+4% Synergy $4.70
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.54
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $1.77
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.14
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.65
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.84
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $18.67
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy $2.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.03
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $6.87
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-9% Synergy $0.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $48.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+8% Synergy $0.71
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $1.29
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $2.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.12
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.05
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.48
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+28% Synergy $0.41
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+13% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+11% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+11% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.17
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+7% Synergy $0.10
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.15
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.07
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.75
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+3% Synergy $0.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $12.65
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+2% Synergy $0.68
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $13.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.07
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.79
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.17
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.32
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.77
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-1% Synergy $8.97
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.29
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.47
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-2% Synergy $0.06
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.15
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.20
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.21
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.81
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $9.14
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $21.72

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