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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.18

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

#2224 Current Rank
#2263 Last Week
#2140 Last Month

New Cards

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

Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+15% Synergy $0.16
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+9% Synergy $4.61
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+7% Synergy $6.61
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+7% Synergy $0.14
Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+5% Synergy $1.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+62% Synergy $1.48
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+59% Synergy $0.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+55% Synergy $0.17
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+55% Synergy $0.26
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+49% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+49% Synergy $4.78
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+47% Synergy $0.16
Company Commander Company Commander
+47% Synergy $1.98
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+47% Synergy $1.98
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+46% Synergy $3.08

Top Cards

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

Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+39% Synergy $0.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+38% Synergy $4.78
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+38% Synergy $1.41
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+33% Synergy $3.81
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+32% Synergy $3.15
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+26% Synergy $0.40
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $1.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+16% Synergy $1.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-3% Synergy $1.28

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 $41.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $49.97
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.35
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $12.41
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $53.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $35.22

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $0.30
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+35% Synergy $17.04
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+33% Synergy $0.22
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+33% Synergy $0.13
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.19
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+32% Synergy $0.22
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+32% Synergy $0.20
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+31% Synergy $0.14
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+30% Synergy $2.49
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+28% Synergy $0.15
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+25% Synergy $2.10
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+25% Synergy $1.81
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+23% Synergy $0.82
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+21% Synergy $30.94
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+21% Synergy $1.21
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+21% Synergy $0.23
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+21% Synergy $0.28
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+20% Synergy $0.07
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+19% Synergy $1.95
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+18% Synergy $2.19
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+18% Synergy $0.37
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+17% Synergy $0.16
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+16% Synergy $0.19
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+16% Synergy $0.24
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+16% Synergy $21.73
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+15% Synergy $0.86
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+15% Synergy $24.43
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+15% Synergy $0.22
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+14% Synergy $0.67
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+14% Synergy $0.36
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.29
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+13% Synergy $2.75
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+12% Synergy $15.29
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+12% Synergy $0.31
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+11% Synergy $9.14
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+11% Synergy $0.23
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+11% Synergy $0.49
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+10% Synergy $4.78
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.20
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+9% Synergy $7.16
Hardened Tactician Hardened Tactician
+9% Synergy $0.14
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+9% Synergy $0.43
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+8% Synergy $12.32
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+8% Synergy $0.48
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+8% Synergy $0.68
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.79
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+6% Synergy $1.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+38% Synergy $0.51
Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+37% Synergy $2.27
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+33% Synergy $4.35
Inkshield Inkshield
+24% Synergy $10.33
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+23% Synergy $0.24
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+22% Synergy $0.53
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+15% Synergy $0.16
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+12% Synergy $2.51
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $0.86
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.05
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.70
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.24
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.24
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $16.96
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.30
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+6% Synergy $0.70
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+6% Synergy $0.13
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+6% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+5% Synergy $8.32
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.24
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+5% Synergy $0.14
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy $0.24
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $6.26
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+4% Synergy $10.40
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.38
Murder Murder
+1% Synergy $0.04
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $2.84
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.42
Fracture Fracture
-3% Synergy $0.85
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.70
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.74
Utter End Utter End
-7% Synergy $0.18
Mortify Mortify
-8% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-9% Synergy $3.59

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 $0.10
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $0.65
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+14% Synergy $1.15
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $0.85
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+9% Synergy $0.69
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+9% Synergy $0.57
Austere Command Austere Command
+7% Synergy $0.36
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.53
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+6% Synergy $0.74
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+6% Synergy $1.78
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+5% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+2% Synergy $0.40
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.02
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
-1% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.23
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.64
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.25
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $0.40
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
-9% Synergy $5.15
Damn Damn
-13% Synergy $1.50

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+36% Synergy $1.49
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+30% Synergy $0.67
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+22% Synergy $4.39
Animation Module Animation Module
+18% Synergy $1.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+17% Synergy $3.48
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+13% Synergy $0.23
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $0.36
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $5.16
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $3.17
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+8% Synergy $0.18
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $3.98
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+7% Synergy $0.25
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.35
Glimmer Lens Glimmer Lens
+5% Synergy $2.46
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $44.16
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $1.20
The Golden Throne The Golden Throne
+4% Synergy $6.81
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $57.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+40% Synergy $0.60
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+33% Synergy $0.15
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+26% Synergy $1.61
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $3.70
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+22% Synergy $21.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+21% Synergy $45.69
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+21% Synergy $0.25
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+17% Synergy $1.19
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $0.15
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $1.54
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+14% Synergy $3.84
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+14% Synergy $0.19
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $4.52
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.16
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+10% Synergy $0.19
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $1.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+9% Synergy $9.52
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.14
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.27
Within Range Within Range
+8% Synergy $0.64
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+7% Synergy $20.40
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+7% Synergy $5.61
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $2.33
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $6.98
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.16
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+6% Synergy $1.08
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+6% Synergy $3.75
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+5% Synergy $0.17
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+5% Synergy $0.08
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+5% Synergy $0.50
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+4% Synergy $0.16
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.59
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.38
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.18
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+1% Synergy $0.18
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+1% Synergy $15.38
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
-1% Synergy $0.13
Land Tax Land Tax
-3% Synergy $20.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $12.37
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-5% Synergy $21.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $2.48

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 $0.98
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+14% Synergy $0.43
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $6.53
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $35.15
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+4% Synergy $3.91
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+2% Synergy $0.29

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 $0.23
Diamond City Diamond City
+16% Synergy $1.16
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+13% Synergy $0.08
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $4.80
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.30
War Room War Room
+5% Synergy $2.90
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+5% Synergy $0.22
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $1.00
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.34
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+3% Synergy $0.52
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+2% Synergy $1.08
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $1.01
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+1% Synergy $19.21
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $3.42
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $2.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.33
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $7.25
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.90
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-13% Synergy $49.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+9% Synergy $0.79
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+7% Synergy $0.87
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $1.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.38
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.15
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.26
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
+28% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+13% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+12% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+11% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+10% Synergy $0.21
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+7% Synergy $0.16
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+7% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+5% Synergy $0.15
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.18
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+5% Synergy $0.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+4% Synergy $0.87
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.07
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+2% Synergy $13.46
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $13.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+2% Synergy $0.18
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.06
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.65
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.79
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.19
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.08
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-1% Synergy $0.06
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-1% Synergy $0.98
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-1% Synergy $5.51
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $3.55
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
-2% Synergy $0.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.42
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.96
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-3% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
-3% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.96
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-5% Synergy $10.10
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-6% Synergy $6.59
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-7% Synergy $23.84

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