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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.32

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

#2400 Current Rank
#2259 Last Week
#2355 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
0% Synergy $0.30
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-2% Synergy $7.92
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
-2% Synergy $17.35
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
-13% Synergy $2.50
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-16% Synergy $5.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+60% Synergy $0.39
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+57% Synergy $4.01
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+53% Synergy $0.32
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+53% Synergy $0.21
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+52% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+50% Synergy $0.38
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+47% Synergy $0.52
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+44% Synergy $7.52
Company Commander Company Commander
+43% Synergy $2.77
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+42% Synergy $2.08

Top Cards

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

Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+42% Synergy $0.43
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+41% Synergy $6.93
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+37% Synergy $3.12
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $6.25
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+35% Synergy $1.71
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+30% Synergy $0.92
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+18% Synergy $2.30
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+10% Synergy $0.86
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.17
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-7% Synergy $17.94
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $53.21
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $72.10
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $1.88
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+36% Synergy $0.38
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+32% Synergy $0.40
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+32% Synergy $0.31
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+30% Synergy $0.30
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+29% Synergy $0.23
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+27% Synergy $5.26
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+27% Synergy $5.39
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+27% Synergy $0.26
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+25% Synergy $5.78
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+25% Synergy $20.60
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+24% Synergy $0.38
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+21% Synergy $0.32
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+21% Synergy $0.23
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+20% Synergy $0.57
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.40
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+18% Synergy $0.79
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+18% Synergy $0.37
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+16% Synergy $2.81
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $44.63
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+14% Synergy $0.42
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+14% Synergy $0.39
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+13% Synergy $12.91
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+13% Synergy $0.32
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+13% Synergy $0.95
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+13% Synergy $0.33
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+12% Synergy $0.25
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+12% Synergy $3.23
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $26.26
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $2.46
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+11% Synergy $1.00
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+10% Synergy $18.56
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+10% Synergy $0.32
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+10% Synergy $0.29
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+9% Synergy $1.70
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+9% Synergy $0.53
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+8% Synergy $0.22
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+8% Synergy $0.39
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+7% Synergy $22.89
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+7% Synergy $4.62
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+5% Synergy $0.92
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+5% Synergy $1.60
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+4% Synergy $0.91
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
+4% Synergy $17.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+3% Synergy $2.28
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+2% Synergy $0.96
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+1% Synergy $4.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+32% Synergy $11.00
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+26% Synergy $3.20
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.37
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+23% Synergy $1.46
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+22% Synergy $0.28
Inkshield Inkshield
+20% Synergy $4.86
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+12% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+11% Synergy $1.14
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $2.36
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.29
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.21
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+8% Synergy $0.26
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.41
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.51
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+7% Synergy $0.29
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+6% Synergy $0.25
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+5% Synergy $1.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+4% Synergy $15.93
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+4% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.31
Continue? Continue?
+3% Synergy $2.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.30
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+2% Synergy $5.58
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.33
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.25
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.79
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $4.08
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.45
Utter End Utter End
-5% Synergy $0.31
Fracture Fracture
-6% Synergy $0.30
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $28.12
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.22
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+25% Synergy $0.35
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $1.32
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+16% Synergy $0.31
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+13% Synergy $2.46
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $2.31
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.42
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+8% Synergy $1.62
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.35
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+6% Synergy $0.68
United Front United Front
+6% Synergy $2.17
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+5% Synergy $2.75
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+4% Synergy $0.50
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+3% Synergy $1.73
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-1% Synergy $0.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-2% Synergy $0.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-4% Synergy $3.67
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.73
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $1.70
Damn Damn
-12% Synergy $2.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+31% Synergy $2.43
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+29% Synergy $0.89
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+18% Synergy $0.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.50
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+14% Synergy $0.35
Animation Module Animation Module
+14% Synergy $3.24
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+13% Synergy $1.24
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $4.79
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+7% Synergy $5.02
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+7% Synergy $0.37
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.82
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.16
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+5% Synergy $0.90
Phoenix Fleet Airship Phoenix Fleet Airship
+4% Synergy $1.46
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $3.22
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+0% Synergy $15.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.44
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-2% Synergy $54.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+32% Synergy $1.43
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+31% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Black Market
+23% Synergy $5.91
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+18% Synergy $1.29
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+17% Synergy $0.28
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+17% Synergy $2.70
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+17% Synergy $0.40
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+14% Synergy $0.26
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $63.66
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+13% Synergy $34.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+12% Synergy $0.60
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+12% Synergy $2.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $9.62
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.10
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+10% Synergy $0.37
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+9% Synergy $4.59
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.23
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+6% Synergy $0.41
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+6% Synergy $0.21
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+6% Synergy $1.92
Within Range Within Range
+5% Synergy $0.32
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+5% Synergy $2.93
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+5% Synergy $14.70
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $2.84
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.83
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.35
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $3.19
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+4% Synergy $2.98
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+4% Synergy $1.09
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+4% Synergy $7.87
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+3% Synergy $0.33
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+3% Synergy $9.86
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $3.81
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+2% Synergy $30.39
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.28
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+0% Synergy $0.21
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $18.86
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-3% Synergy $25.11
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $13.49
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $19.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-10% Synergy $4.22

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 $1.82
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+12% Synergy $0.41
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $39.18
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $7.24
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+1% Synergy $0.39

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+27% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.31
Diamond City Diamond City
+18% Synergy $4.05
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+16% Synergy $0.20
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+6% Synergy $6.18
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.46
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+5% Synergy $0.35
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+4% Synergy $7.37
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+4% Synergy $0.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.38
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+4% Synergy $0.46
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+4% Synergy $1.62
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.33
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+4% Synergy $3.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.52
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.91
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+0% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy $26.74
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-3% Synergy $10.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $2.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.70
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $63.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+7% Synergy $2.38
Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $0.87
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $0.82
Strength Bobblehead Strength Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $4.31
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $0.69
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+5% Synergy $1.04
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+4% Synergy $3.94
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+0% Synergy $2.51
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+0% Synergy $0.36
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.13
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+28% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+15% Synergy $0.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+13% Synergy $0.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.82
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy $0.30
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.36
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+5% Synergy $0.32
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.35
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.17
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.79
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.32
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $0.08
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+0% Synergy $0.25
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+0% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $3.30
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
0% Synergy $0.41
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.53
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.87
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $14.14
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $7.01
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.69
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $12.03
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $1.26
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.23
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.31
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-6% Synergy $15.62
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $1.50
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-8% Synergy $11.13
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-11% Synergy $9.90
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-12% Synergy $31.86

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