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Elder Arthur Maxson: Humans
Price tag $0.30

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 $0.30
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+85% Synergy $2.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+82% Synergy $0.35
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+75% Synergy $0.32
White Glove Gourmand White Glove Gourmand
+75% Synergy $0.17
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+74% Synergy $0.38
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+74% Synergy $0.33
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+72% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+72% Synergy $7.20
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+71% Synergy $0.45

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 $0.39
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+70% Synergy $0.36
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+62% Synergy $0.77
Entrapment Maneuver Entrapment Maneuver
+62% Synergy $0.52
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+60% Synergy $0.32
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $5.19
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+59% Synergy $0.22
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+57% Synergy $1.85
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+53% Synergy $0.79
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+48% Synergy $6.62

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+22% Synergy $70.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+12% Synergy $17.35
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $36.16
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.86
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $51.92

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 $0.82
Overseer of Vault 76 Overseer of Vault 76
+62% Synergy $0.25
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+62% Synergy $0.35
General Kudro of Drannith General Kudro of Drannith
+62% Synergy $0.94
Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick Paladin Danse, Steel Maverick
+62% Synergy $0.35
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+62% Synergy $0.34
Company Commander Company Commander
+61% Synergy $2.85
Aradesh, the Founder Aradesh, the Founder
+50% Synergy $0.28
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+49% Synergy $0.36
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+48% Synergy $20.80
Impassioned Orator Impassioned Orator
+48% Synergy $0.28
MacCready, Lamplight Mayor MacCready, Lamplight Mayor
+48% Synergy $4.99
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+44% Synergy $2.60
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+42% Synergy $2.75
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+38% Synergy $6.14
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+37% Synergy $0.37
Wasteland Raider Wasteland Raider
+37% Synergy $0.35
Brotherhood Outcast Brotherhood Outcast
+37% Synergy $0.35
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+37% Synergy $0.25
Gary Clone Gary Clone
+37% Synergy $0.31
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+36% Synergy $0.35
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+30% Synergy $0.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+28% Synergy $0.74
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+25% Synergy $3.89
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+25% Synergy $65.50
Securitron Squadron Securitron Squadron
+25% Synergy $1.93
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+25% Synergy $0.68
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+24% Synergy $0.41
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+24% Synergy $0.83
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+23% Synergy $1.72
Aron, Benalia's Ruin Aron, Benalia's Ruin
+22% Synergy $0.17
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+20% Synergy $0.34
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+16% Synergy $0.75
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+13% Synergy $0.73
Corpse Knight Corpse Knight
+13% Synergy $1.07
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+12% Synergy $1.39
Nikara, Lair Scavenger Nikara, Lair Scavenger
+12% Synergy $0.53
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+12% Synergy $0.11
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+11% Synergy $0.39
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+11% Synergy $0.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+10% Synergy $0.26
Fain, the Broker Fain, the Broker
+9% Synergy $2.61
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $52.17
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+8% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $58.30
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+6% Synergy $2.28
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $2.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.82
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+1% Synergy $21.31
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+100% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+98% Synergy $1.23
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+57% Synergy $4.32
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+49% Synergy $1.32
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+40% Synergy $0.38
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+37% Synergy $0.25
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+24% Synergy $0.30
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+24% Synergy $0.17
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+24% Synergy $0.25
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+22% Synergy $0.28
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $1.14
Fracture Fracture
+17% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+12% Synergy $0.36
And They Shall Know No Fear And They Shall Know No Fear
+12% Synergy $10.50
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+12% Synergy $0.88
Repel the Abominable Repel the Abominable
+12% Synergy $0.22
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+11% Synergy $0.22
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+11% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+10% Synergy $1.09
Treacherous Greed Treacherous Greed
+10% Synergy $0.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+10% Synergy $0.88
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+10% Synergy $3.30
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
+7% Synergy $0.30
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.64
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+6% Synergy $16.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.48
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.05
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+1% Synergy $26.21
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.67
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy $4.19
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.00
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.81
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.23
Village Rites Village Rites
-10% Synergy $0.74
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.44
Despark Despark
-18% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+61% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+33% Synergy $0.94
Launch the Fleet Launch the Fleet
+25% Synergy $0.56
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
+25% Synergy $4.04
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $2.28
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.09
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+12% Synergy $0.89
Foreboding Fruit Foreboding Fruit
+12% Synergy $0.12
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.22
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+12% Synergy $0.24
Painful Lesson Painful Lesson
+12% Synergy $0.17
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+12% Synergy $0.68
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+12% Synergy $0.17
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+12% Synergy $0.38
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $4.25
Single Combat Single Combat
+11% Synergy $0.43
Final Parting Final Parting
+11% Synergy $0.35
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+11% Synergy $2.90
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+10% Synergy $0.45
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+9% Synergy $0.17
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+9% Synergy $23.87
Merciless Eviction Merciless Eviction
+8% Synergy $0.72
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+4% Synergy $0.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+3% Synergy $0.31
Vindicate Vindicate
0% Synergy $0.92
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-5% Synergy $2.85
Damn Damn
-20% Synergy $2.06

Utility Artifacts

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

Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+61% Synergy $2.95
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+50% Synergy $0.38
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+43% Synergy $3.93
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+37% Synergy $4.23
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+33% Synergy $0.92
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+32% Synergy $5.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.32
Journeyer's Kite Journeyer's Kite
+12% Synergy $0.20
T-45 Power Armor T-45 Power Armor
+12% Synergy $0.88
Inquisitorial Rosette Inquisitorial Rosette
+12% Synergy $1.81
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+12% Synergy $0.64
Horn of the Mark Horn of the Mark
+12% Synergy $0.80
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+12% Synergy $0.19
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+12% Synergy $0.31
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+12% Synergy $1.04
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+12% Synergy $2.53
Goliath Truck Goliath Truck
+12% Synergy $0.48
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+11% Synergy $2.23
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $2.14
Thunderhawk Gunship Thunderhawk Gunship
+11% Synergy $18.00
Knight Paladin Knight Paladin
+11% Synergy $5.44
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+8% Synergy $4.72
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $15.31

Enchantments

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

Battle of Hoover Dam Battle of Hoover Dam
+62% Synergy $0.32
Black Market Black Market
+43% Synergy $5.25
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+37% Synergy $0.27
Campaign of Vengeance Campaign of Vengeance
+37% Synergy $0.31
Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma Vault 11: Voter's Dilemma
+37% Synergy $0.28
Vault 75: Middle School Vault 75: Middle School
+37% Synergy $0.34
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+33% Synergy $8.57
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+24% Synergy $1.27
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+24% Synergy $0.38
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+20% Synergy $0.10
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+18% Synergy $4.59
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+16% Synergy $29.50
Commanding Presence Commanding Presence
+12% Synergy $0.09
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+12% Synergy $0.34
Righteous Cause Righteous Cause
+12% Synergy $0.61
Overencumbered Overencumbered
+12% Synergy $0.29
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier
+12% Synergy $0.19
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+12% Synergy $4.76
Dark Tutelage Dark Tutelage
+11% Synergy $0.29
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+11% Synergy $0.31
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+11% Synergy $7.49
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+10% Synergy $1.09
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+10% Synergy $0.40
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.78
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+10% Synergy $1.08
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+9% Synergy $9.17
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+9% Synergy $2.65
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+8% Synergy $0.67
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+7% Synergy $2.16
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.36
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+4% Synergy $60.85
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+100% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-16% Synergy $4.02

Planeswalkers

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

Serra the Benevolent Serra the Benevolent
+12% Synergy $8.36

Utility Lands

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

Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+56% Synergy $0.30
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+56% Synergy $0.25
Diamond City Diamond City
+50% Synergy $2.45
Memorial to Glory Memorial to Glory
+49% Synergy $0.19
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.35
Roadside Reliquary Roadside Reliquary
+12% Synergy $0.22
The Dross Pits The Dross Pits
+12% Synergy $0.25
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.24
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
+12% Synergy $0.26
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+12% Synergy $0.28
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+11% Synergy $0.88
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $4.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.37
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+11% Synergy $4.34
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.32
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+10% Synergy $0.37
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.35
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+10% Synergy $0.27
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+8% Synergy $0.77
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+6% Synergy $0.36
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+5% Synergy $0.52
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+5% Synergy $2.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-7% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.46
Unstable Obelisk Unstable Obelisk
+12% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+12% Synergy $0.30
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+12% Synergy $0.38
Intelligence Bobblehead Intelligence Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.63
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+12% Synergy $0.45
Endurance Bobblehead Endurance Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.75
Charisma Bobblehead Charisma Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $2.69
Agility Bobblehead Agility Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $0.91
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+12% Synergy $0.39
Luck Bobblehead Luck Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $2.55
Perception Bobblehead Perception Bobblehead
+12% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+11% Synergy $0.18
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-16% Synergy $0.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-28% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+98% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+52% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+44% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+43% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+37% Synergy $0.36
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+32% Synergy $0.31
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+27% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+24% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+23% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.25
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+20% Synergy $0.30
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+12% Synergy $0.22
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+12% Synergy $0.11
Pelakka Predation Pelakka Caverns Pelakka Predation
+12% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+11% Synergy $4.25
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+10% Synergy $1.09
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+10% Synergy $0.30
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+10% Synergy $0.34
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+10% Synergy $0.35
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+10% Synergy $0.24
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+9% Synergy $17.20
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+8% Synergy $1.10
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+7% Synergy $0.33
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+7% Synergy $1.64
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+5% Synergy $0.11
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+4% Synergy $0.36
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.82
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.28
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $12.67
Scrubland Scrubland
+1% Synergy
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy $3.00
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-2% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-14% Synergy $15.25
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-17% Synergy $0.35
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-28% Synergy $0.35
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-33% Synergy $0.51

Similar Commanders

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