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Elder Arthur Maxson
Price tag $0.36

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Elder Arthur Maxson's Humans builds — cards that lean hardest into the Humans theme.

General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+85% Synergy $0.31
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+85% Synergy $2.61
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+82% Synergy $0.35
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+75% Synergy $0.35
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+75% Synergy $0.28
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+74% Synergy $0.38
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+74% Synergy $0.43
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+72% Synergy $0.23
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+72% Synergy $6.66
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+71% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The staple cards most Elder Arthur Maxson Humans decks run as their core.

Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+71% Synergy $4.95
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+70% Synergy $0.30
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+62% Synergy $2.07
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+62% Synergy $0.54
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+60% Synergy $0.26
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $4.11
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+59% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+57% Synergy $2.16
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+53% Synergy $1.37
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $5.65

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Elder Arthur Maxson Humans game on their own.

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+22% Synergy $61.95
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $14.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $35.35
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $48.18

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Humans plan in Elder Arthur Maxson decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+99% Synergy $0.80
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+62% Synergy $0.30
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+62% Synergy $0.41
General Kudro of Drannith General Kudro of Drannith
+62% Synergy $1.21
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+62% Synergy $0.33
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+62% Synergy $0.39
Company Commander Company Commander
+61% Synergy $2.21
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
+50% Synergy $0.30
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+49% Synergy $0.68
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+48% Synergy $18.35
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+48% Synergy $0.32
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+48% Synergy $5.52
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+44% Synergy $2.59
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+42% Synergy $3.12
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+38% Synergy $5.45
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+37% Synergy $0.42
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+37% Synergy $0.39
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+37% Synergy $0.23
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+37% Synergy $0.29
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+37% Synergy $0.33
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+36% Synergy $0.35
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+30% Synergy $0.33
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $1.14
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+25% Synergy $4.26
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+25% Synergy $65.47
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+25% Synergy $2.83
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+25% Synergy $0.35
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+24% Synergy $0.40
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+24% Synergy $0.58
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $1.62
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.24
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+20% Synergy $0.33
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+16% Synergy $0.94
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+13% Synergy $1.48
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+13% Synergy $0.69
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+12% Synergy $2.17
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+12% Synergy $0.41
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+12% Synergy $0.10
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.35
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+11% Synergy $0.20
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.32
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+9% Synergy $3.13
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $48.86
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+8% Synergy $0.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $57.59
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+6% Synergy $2.11
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $3.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.73
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $22.85
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+100% Synergy $0.16

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Elder Arthur Maxson's Humans deck ahead.

Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+98% Synergy $0.52
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+57% Synergy $4.52
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+49% Synergy $1.48
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+40% Synergy $0.34
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+37% Synergy $0.30
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+24% Synergy $0.18
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+24% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+23% Synergy $0.38
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+22% Synergy $0.27
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $1.44
Fracture Fracture
+17% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.39
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+12% Synergy $9.99
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+12% Synergy $0.88
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+12% Synergy $0.17
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.18
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+11% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+10% Synergy $1.03
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+10% Synergy $0.26
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.35
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+10% Synergy $0.99
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $3.72
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+7% Synergy $0.35
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $2.43
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $15.83
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $20.92
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.77
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.35
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $27.91
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.47
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $5.94
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.86
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.43
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.18
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.38
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.52
Despark Despark
-18% Synergy $0.37

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Humans game plan forward for Elder Arthur Maxson.

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+61% Synergy $0.33
Austere Command Austere Command
+33% Synergy $0.40
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+25% Synergy $0.52
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+25% Synergy $3.37
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $2.33
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.35
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+12% Synergy $0.97
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+12% Synergy $0.13
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.21
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+12% Synergy $0.15
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+12% Synergy $0.19
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+12% Synergy $0.77
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+12% Synergy $0.19
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.32
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $4.51
Single Combat Single Combat
+11% Synergy $0.51
Final Parting Final Parting
+11% Synergy $0.40
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+11% Synergy $4.14
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.34
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+9% Synergy $0.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+9% Synergy $24.73
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.65
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.38
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.34
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.67
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $3.83
Damn Damn
-20% Synergy $2.02

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Elder Arthur Maxson Humans decks.

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+61% Synergy $3.24
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+50% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $4.52
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+37% Synergy $6.83
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $1.99
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+32% Synergy $5.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $4.67
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+12% Synergy $0.21
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+12% Synergy $0.86
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+12% Synergy $2.69
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.66
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+12% Synergy $0.50
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.22
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+12% Synergy $0.22
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $0.78
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+12% Synergy $3.02
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+12% Synergy $0.48
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $2.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $2.71
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+11% Synergy $16.77
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+11% Synergy $4.61
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $5.10
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.57

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Humans strategy in Elder Arthur Maxson decks.

Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+62% Synergy $0.33
Black Market Black Market
+43% Synergy $6.17
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+37% Synergy $0.34
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+37% Synergy $0.26
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+37% Synergy $0.35
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+37% Synergy $0.38
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+33% Synergy $9.34
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+24% Synergy $1.14
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+24% Synergy $0.35
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+20% Synergy $0.30
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+18% Synergy $5.55
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+16% Synergy $33.84
Commanding Presence Commanding Presence
+12% Synergy $0.19
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+12% Synergy $0.32
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+12% Synergy $0.57
Overencumbered Overencumbered
+12% Synergy $0.33
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+12% Synergy $0.20
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+12% Synergy $4.28
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+11% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+11% Synergy $0.35
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $6.14
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+10% Synergy $1.23
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+10% Synergy $0.48
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.59
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy $0.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $11.57
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $3.07
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.77
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+7% Synergy $2.98
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $60.42
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+100% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-16% Synergy $4.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Elder Arthur Maxson's Humans game plan.

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+12% Synergy $7.36

Battles

Battles worth siding into a Elder Arthur Maxson Humans build for the payoff on the back face.

Invasion of Tolvada The Broken Sky Invasion of Tolvada
+11% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Elder Arthur Maxson Humans decks.

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+56% Synergy $0.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+56% Synergy $0.25
Diamond City Diamond City
+50% Synergy $3.73
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+49% Synergy $0.19
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.39
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+12% Synergy $0.29
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+12% Synergy $0.23
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+12% Synergy $0.23
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+12% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $1.10
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $5.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.43
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $3.23
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.38
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.34
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $1.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.36
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.76
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $3.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $1.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Elder Arthur Maxson's Humans strategy.

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.89
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+12% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+12% Synergy $0.31
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+12% Synergy $0.36
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.77
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+12% Synergy $0.43
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $1.23
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $2.12
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.95
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+12% Synergy $0.43
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $5.67
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $2.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.55
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-16% Synergy $0.49
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-28% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base behind Elder Arthur Maxson's Humans decks.

Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+98% Synergy $0.22
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+52% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+44% Synergy $0.37
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+43% Synergy $0.25
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+37% Synergy $0.39
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+32% Synergy $0.28
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+27% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.26
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+23% Synergy $0.38
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.28
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+20% Synergy $0.29
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.21
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+12% Synergy $0.10
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+12% Synergy $0.19
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.35
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+11% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $4.51
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+10% Synergy $1.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+10% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+10% Synergy $0.19
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+9% Synergy $14.88
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+8% Synergy $0.85
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $2.43
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.13
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $4.73
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $13.47
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.86
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-14% Synergy $17.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-17% Synergy $0.40
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-28% Synergy $0.42
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-33% Synergy $0.70

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