App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.30

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

#2481 Current Rank
#2577 Last Week
#2334 Last Month

New Cards

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

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+14% Synergy $5.50
Ninja Teen Ninja Teen
+9% Synergy $2.08
Continue? Continue?
+7% Synergy $3.87
Big Apple, 3 a.m. Big Apple, 3 a.m.
+7% Synergy $0.42
Moment of Reckoning Moment of Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.24

High Synergy Cards

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

Martial Coup Martial Coup
+60% Synergy $0.23
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+57% Synergy $6.16
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+55% Synergy $0.37
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+52% Synergy $0.28
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+52% Synergy $0.34
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+49% Synergy $0.29
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+47% Synergy $5.85
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+44% Synergy $2.64
Company Commander Company Commander
+44% Synergy $3.02
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+44% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

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

Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+42% Synergy $3.44
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+40% Synergy $2.33
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+36% Synergy $5.59
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+36% Synergy $0.74
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+31% Synergy $0.67
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+28% Synergy $4.66
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+21% Synergy $2.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+11% Synergy $0.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $55.57
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $17.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-10% Synergy $57.27
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $68.04

Creatures

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

Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+40% Synergy $1.75
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+39% Synergy $0.39
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+35% Synergy $0.31
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+32% Synergy $0.23
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+32% Synergy $0.29
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+32% Synergy $0.40
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+31% Synergy $0.22
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+30% Synergy $5.65
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+27% Synergy $18.47
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+26% Synergy $6.26
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+26% Synergy $0.27
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+23% Synergy $0.34
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
+22% Synergy $0.35
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+21% Synergy $0.84
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+20% Synergy $2.55
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+20% Synergy $0.62
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+19% Synergy $39.84
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+19% Synergy $0.28
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+19% Synergy $0.17
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+15% Synergy $0.57
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+15% Synergy $0.27
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+15% Synergy $12.17
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+15% Synergy $0.38
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+15% Synergy $0.35
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+15% Synergy $0.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+14% Synergy $1.94
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+13% Synergy $1.11
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+13% Synergy $0.29
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+13% Synergy $28.17
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+13% Synergy $19.43
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+13% Synergy $0.36
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+11% Synergy $2.77
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+10% Synergy $0.31
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+10% Synergy $0.26
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+9% Synergy $0.21
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+9% Synergy $0.28
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+9% Synergy $3.83
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+9% Synergy $1.24
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+8% Synergy $1.48
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+8% Synergy $18.48
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+8% Synergy $4.80
Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia Jadar, Ghoulcaller of Nephalia
+8% Synergy $2.19
Susurian Voidborn Susurian Voidborn
+8% Synergy $0.26
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.11
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+6% Synergy $0.57
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+5% Synergy $1.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Marionette Apprentice Marionette Apprentice
+3% Synergy $0.99
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Afterlife Insurance Afterlife Insurance
+35% Synergy $17.22
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+28% Synergy $2.92
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+24% Synergy $0.36
Inkshield Inkshield
+23% Synergy $4.92
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+23% Synergy $1.61
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+22% Synergy $0.25
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+13% Synergy $0.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.29
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+10% Synergy $0.19
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+9% Synergy $0.33
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+9% Synergy $1.53
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.26
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.82
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+7% Synergy $0.21
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+7% Synergy $0.90
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+7% Synergy $0.25
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+6% Synergy $0.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $18.26
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+5% Synergy $0.35
Rabid Attack Rabid Attack
+5% Synergy $0.21
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+5% Synergy $0.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.17
Despark Despark
+3% Synergy $0.33
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+3% Synergy $7.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.55
Reprieve Reprieve
0% Synergy $1.16
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-1% Synergy $3.18
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $1.43
Fracture Fracture
-5% Synergy $0.35
Utter End Utter End
-6% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $26.08
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-15% Synergy $6.80

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+24% Synergy $0.33
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+17% Synergy $0.08
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+17% Synergy $0.75
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $1.84
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+12% Synergy $1.78
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.59
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+8% Synergy $0.95
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+7% Synergy $0.53
United Front United Front
+7% Synergy $2.42
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+7% Synergy $0.33
Season of the Burrow Season of the Burrow
+6% Synergy $1.88
Ceaseless Conflict Ceaseless Conflict
+6% Synergy $1.32
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+5% Synergy $0.87
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+5% Synergy $0.64
Fix What's Broken Fix What's Broken
+3% Synergy $0.35
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.35
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-2% Synergy $0.38
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-3% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
-4% Synergy $0.27
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.86
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-6% Synergy $2.79
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy $1.20
Damn Damn
-14% Synergy $2.58

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+33% Synergy $2.54
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+32% Synergy $0.82
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+20% Synergy $0.87
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+16% Synergy $5.37
Animation Module Animation Module
+15% Synergy $3.52
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+13% Synergy $0.35
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+13% Synergy $0.62
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $5.12
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.01
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+8% Synergy $4.01
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.19
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+7% Synergy $0.34
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+4% Synergy $3.33
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.42
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $69.05
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-3% Synergy $54.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+34% Synergy $1.25
Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+33% Synergy $0.30
Black Market Black Market
+24% Synergy $5.00
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+19% Synergy $1.34
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+19% Synergy $0.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+17% Synergy $57.18
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+16% Synergy $33.38
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+16% Synergy $0.25
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+15% Synergy $0.75
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+15% Synergy $0.23
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+14% Synergy $2.22
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $8.38
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+11% Synergy $3.99
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+8% Synergy $0.24
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+8% Synergy $0.35
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+7% Synergy $1.02
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+7% Synergy $0.38
Tolls of War Tolls of War
+7% Synergy $0.17
Within Range Within Range
+7% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+6% Synergy $0.26
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+6% Synergy $2.57
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+6% Synergy $15.07
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.35
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $8.87
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+5% Synergy $0.34
Sothera, the Supervoid Sothera, the Supervoid
+5% Synergy $2.80
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+5% Synergy $1.08
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+5% Synergy $7.32
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $7.58
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.48
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+4% Synergy $30.17
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+4% Synergy $0.64
Dramatic Finale Dramatic Finale
+4% Synergy $0.29
Obsessive Pursuit Obsessive Pursuit
+4% Synergy $0.47
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+3% Synergy $2.52
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+2% Synergy $0.39
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+1% Synergy $0.15
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
+1% Synergy $5.34
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy $21.17
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $15.72
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-4% Synergy $25.95
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $17.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-11% Synergy $3.70

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.66
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+13% Synergy $39.94
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.33
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+11% Synergy $8.05
Lolth, Spider Queen Lolth, Spider Queen
+5% Synergy $4.61
Sorin, Lord of Innistrad Sorin, Lord of Innistrad
+2% Synergy $0.48

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+28% Synergy $0.27
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+28% Synergy $0.26
Diamond City Diamond City
+17% Synergy $3.33
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+15% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+7% Synergy $6.34
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+7% Synergy $6.11
Great Arashin City Great Arashin City
+7% Synergy $0.31
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+6% Synergy $0.50
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+6% Synergy $0.40
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $4.01
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+5% Synergy $0.41
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+5% Synergy $1.18
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $1.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+3% Synergy $0.40
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+2% Synergy $0.71
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $4.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy $0.31
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy $4.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-1% Synergy $23.84
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-1% Synergy $5.47
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $2.54
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-4% Synergy $11.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-12% Synergy $58.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Crowded Crypt Crowded Crypt
+6% Synergy $1.79
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+6% Synergy $2.12
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $4.54
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+4% Synergy $0.47
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $2.90
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.36
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
0% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.65
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.34
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.17

Lands

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

Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+28% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+14% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+13% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+11% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+10% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+9% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.29
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+9% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.26
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+6% Synergy $0.25
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+5% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.23
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.25
Foot Headquarters Foot Headquarters
+2% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.11
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.35
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.55
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
0% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $2.76
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.36
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
-1% Synergy $0.91
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-2% Synergy $4.79
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-2% Synergy $6.49
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $13.71
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-3% Synergy $14.11
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-3% Synergy $11.74
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-3% Synergy $1.22
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-4% Synergy $0.18
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-5% Synergy $0.32
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-7% Synergy $1.30
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-9% Synergy $10.56
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-10% Synergy $10.14
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-11% Synergy $28.81
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
-13% Synergy $6.96

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Elder Arthur Maxson.