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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.26

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

#2705 Current Rank
#2988 Last Week
#2498 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

The Queen of Dale The Queen of Dale
+2% Synergy $16.17
Head of the Hunt Head of the Hunt
+2% Synergy $0.36
Lake-town Lookout Lake-town Lookout
+2% Synergy $0.16
Bilbo's Gambit Bilbo's Gambit
+2% Synergy $1.30
Gleaming Splendor Gleaming Splendor
+0% Synergy $34.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+59% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+55% Synergy $4.05
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+53% Synergy $0.31
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+52% Synergy $0.32
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+51% Synergy $0.39
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+49% Synergy $0.30
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+46% Synergy $0.55
Company Commander Company Commander
+45% Synergy $2.07
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+42% Synergy $2.85
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+42% Synergy $7.23

Top Cards

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

Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+38% Synergy $2.76
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+38% Synergy $4.77
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $5.84
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+34% Synergy $1.59
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+28% Synergy $1.23
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+27% Synergy $5.69
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+19% Synergy $1.67
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+9% Synergy $1.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.40
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.53

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.10
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $16.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $49.60
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $66.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $59.07

Creatures

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

Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+40% Synergy $0.63
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $2.14
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+35% Synergy $0.33
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+33% Synergy $0.28
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+32% Synergy $0.35
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+29% Synergy $0.45
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+28% Synergy $0.20
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+27% Synergy $5.87
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+26% Synergy $0.21
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+25% Synergy $18.14
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+25% Synergy $6.48
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+23% Synergy $0.45
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+21% Synergy $0.32
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.58
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+18% Synergy $4.85
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+17% Synergy $0.36
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+17% Synergy $0.27
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $45.97
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+15% Synergy $1.14
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+14% Synergy $0.36
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+13% Synergy $3.39
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+13% Synergy $3.48
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+13% Synergy $11.60
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+13% Synergy $0.40
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+12% Synergy $2.14
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+12% Synergy $0.73
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+12% Synergy $2.97
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+11% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $31.55
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+11% Synergy $0.69
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+10% Synergy $0.32
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+10% Synergy $0.32
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+9% Synergy $17.78
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+9% Synergy $1.90
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+9% Synergy $0.21
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+8% Synergy $0.28
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+8% Synergy $0.39
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+8% Synergy $0.48
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+7% Synergy $4.25
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+6% Synergy $22.38
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $14.36
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+4% Synergy $1.28
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+4% Synergy $1.76
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.37
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+3% Synergy $1.82
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+3% Synergy $2.44
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.21
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+2% Synergy $2.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $5.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-4% Synergy $59.59

Instants

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

Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+30% Synergy $6.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+26% Synergy $3.41
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+22% Synergy $1.38
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+22% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+21% Synergy $0.34
Inkshield Inkshield
+19% Synergy $5.76
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+12% Synergy $0.56
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+10% Synergy $1.47
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+10% Synergy $4.57
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.42
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.33
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+8% Synergy $0.21
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.26
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.33
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.76
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.38
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $0.77
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $15.20
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.36
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $5.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.93
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $2.70
Despark Despark
+0% Synergy $0.36
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $6.41
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.90
Reprieve Reprieve
-1% Synergy $1.96
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $15.04
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.30
Fracture Fracture
-6% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.61
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $6.31

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+24% Synergy $0.32
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+18% Synergy $2.03
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+13% Synergy $0.33
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $2.53
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+11% Synergy $2.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.37
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+8% Synergy $1.54
United Front United Front
+7% Synergy $1.57
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.78
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+5% Synergy $0.26
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+5% Synergy $3.34
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+4% Synergy $1.33
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+2% Synergy $5.19
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-2% Synergy $0.31
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $5.45
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $3.34
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.73
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $1.25
Damn Damn
-13% Synergy $1.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+30% Synergy $3.20
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+29% Synergy $3.05
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+18% Synergy $0.46
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+15% Synergy $6.29
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+15% Synergy $0.33
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+13% Synergy $0.85
Animation Module Animation Module
+11% Synergy $3.04
Royal Talon Fighter Jet Royal Talon Fighter Jet
+10% Synergy $0.51
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+8% Synergy $0.38
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $5.95
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+7% Synergy $7.21
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.24
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+5% Synergy $0.92
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.20
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $3.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $5.04
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+0% Synergy $1.09
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $16.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.55
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-1% Synergy $58.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.30

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+32% Synergy $0.86
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+30% Synergy $0.25
Black Market Black Market
+19% Synergy $6.25
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.14
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+16% Synergy $0.35
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+16% Synergy $0.25
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+15% Synergy $0.20
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+15% Synergy $2.60
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $59.63
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+13% Synergy $31.64
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+13% Synergy $0.80
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $12.97
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+12% Synergy $2.82
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+9% Synergy $9.22
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+9% Synergy $6.13
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+8% Synergy $0.35
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+8% Synergy $0.31
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+6% Synergy $2.91
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+5% Synergy $15.01
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+5% Synergy $1.39
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $3.01
Within Range Within Range
+5% Synergy $0.27
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+4% Synergy $2.86
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.18
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $0.44
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+4% Synergy $0.30
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+4% Synergy $0.35
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+4% Synergy $0.43
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $6.24
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+4% Synergy $0.98
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $3.64
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+2% Synergy $10.74
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $33.45
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+1% Synergy $0.33
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+1% Synergy $5.68
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $15.39
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $25.10
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $17.56
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-9% Synergy $9.09
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $4.56

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+26% Synergy $2.25
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+12% Synergy $43.68
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.37
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+9% Synergy $8.45
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+0% Synergy $0.43

Battles

Battles that give Elder Arthur Maxson decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Tolvada The Broken Sky Invasion of Tolvada
+9% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.25
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+22% Synergy $0.25
Diamond City Diamond City
+16% Synergy $3.58
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+15% Synergy $0.19
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $7.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.40
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+6% Synergy $5.87
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+4% Synergy $0.29
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.34
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.85
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+3% Synergy $2.44
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+3% Synergy $3.73
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $2.19
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.24
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $5.35
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $4.90
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+0% Synergy $27.88
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $4.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.71
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $11.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-11% Synergy $58.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.12
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.68
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $1.19
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $5.31
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.80
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $4.09
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.47
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy $2.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.64
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.90
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.56

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+27% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+14% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.22
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+12% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.33
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+8% Synergy $0.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.36
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.34
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+4% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+3% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.25
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.36
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.09
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+0% Synergy $2.70
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+0% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $0.09
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+0% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $5.79
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $1.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $1.12
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $5.54
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $15.04
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.83
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-2% Synergy $10.39
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-2% Synergy $1.18
Umbral Expanse Umbral Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.45
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.21
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.21
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-6% Synergy $1.90
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-6% Synergy $4.79
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $16.36
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-7% Synergy $9.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-7% Synergy $4.61
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-11% Synergy $6.62
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $32.77
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-12% Synergy $7.92

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