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Ith, High Arcanist
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3221 Current Rank
#2623 Last Week
#3246 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ith, High Arcanist.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ith, High Arcanist decks.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+10% Synergy $4.41
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom Sygg, Wanderbrine Shield Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
+10% Synergy $0.32

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ith, High Arcanist's abilities and overall game plan.

Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+68% Synergy $8.95
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+54% Synergy $0.24
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+46% Synergy $0.27
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+45% Synergy $8.97
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+44% Synergy $0.64
Unbender Tine Unbender Tine
+43% Synergy $0.54
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+41% Synergy $0.18
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+41% Synergy $0.36
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+41% Synergy $0.42
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+40% Synergy $0.97

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ith, High Arcanist decks.

Fog Bank Fog Bank
+39% Synergy $0.16
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+38% Synergy $12.17
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+36% Synergy $4.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+33% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $5.86
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+15% Synergy $2.66
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+4% Synergy $2.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $2.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+14% Synergy $16.73
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $51.58
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $58.42
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $7.19
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+3% Synergy $15.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $49.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $32.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ith, High Arcanist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+38% Synergy $12.48
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+36% Synergy $0.26
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+35% Synergy $3.00
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+32% Synergy $6.23
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+30% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+28% Synergy $0.42
Endbringer Endbringer
+28% Synergy $0.38
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+28% Synergy $1.89
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+26% Synergy $0.22
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+20% Synergy $0.38
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+19% Synergy $2.96
Godhead of Awe Godhead of Awe
+19% Synergy $3.46
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+19% Synergy $0.37
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+18% Synergy $1.96
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+18% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Guildmage Azorius Guildmage
+17% Synergy $0.16
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+17% Synergy $0.26
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+16% Synergy $0.35
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.33
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+13% Synergy $0.13
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+10% Synergy $1.12
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+10% Synergy $0.19
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+10% Synergy $0.26
Star Whale Star Whale
+9% Synergy $0.51
Samite Archer Samite Archer
+9% Synergy $0.17
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+8% Synergy $0.50
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.45
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+8% Synergy $0.47
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+8% Synergy $9.00
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+7% Synergy $2.61
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+6% Synergy $4.80
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+6% Synergy $0.27
Reveka, Wizard Savant Reveka, Wizard Savant
+6% Synergy $0.78
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+6% Synergy $1.05
Fallowsage Fallowsage
+6% Synergy $0.30
Zuran Spellcaster Zuran Spellcaster
+6% Synergy $0.18
Suq'Ata Firewalker Suq'Ata Firewalker
+6% Synergy $0.30
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+5% Synergy $3.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.56
Dream Trawler Dream Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.32
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+3% Synergy $0.60
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+3% Synergy $0.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+2% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $53.73
The Council of Four The Council of Four
0% Synergy $1.13
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
0% Synergy $1.65
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
-1% Synergy $1.06
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $11.19
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $15.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ith, High Arcanist safe.

Render Silent Render Silent
+26% Synergy $2.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $8.05
Aetherize Aetherize
+19% Synergy $0.47
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+16% Synergy $1.58
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+16% Synergy $0.39
Condemn Condemn
+15% Synergy $0.24
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+15% Synergy $0.42
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+14% Synergy $5.13
Holy Day Holy Day
+14% Synergy $0.52
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+13% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $2.03
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+11% Synergy $0.55
Delay Delay
+11% Synergy $1.59
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+11% Synergy $0.67
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+9% Synergy $0.69
Dust of Moments Dust of Moments
+9% Synergy $0.46
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.43
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+8% Synergy $0.21
Get Lost Get Lost
+8% Synergy $5.33
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+8% Synergy $2.38
To Arms! To Arms!
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.39
Suspend Suspend
+7% Synergy $0.49
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+6% Synergy $0.84
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+5% Synergy $0.38
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+5% Synergy $3.44
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+5% Synergy $6.30
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+4% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.28
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $7.43
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+3% Synergy $1.97
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.35
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.44
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+1% Synergy $5.33
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-1% Synergy $3.61
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $50.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.06

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ith, High Arcanist's game plan and control the board.

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+25% Synergy $0.34
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+23% Synergy $2.97
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.43
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+15% Synergy $0.28
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+11% Synergy $2.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.31
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+9% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+9% Synergy $3.09
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+9% Synergy $0.22
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+9% Synergy $1.50
Fabricate Fabricate
+8% Synergy $8.98
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+8% Synergy $0.25
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.09
Preordain Preordain
+4% Synergy $0.57
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $1.39
Reshape Reshape
+4% Synergy $3.79
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+3% Synergy $0.58
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+3% Synergy $0.24
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.09
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
0% Synergy $0.33
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+25% Synergy $3.92
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+23% Synergy $5.46
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+22% Synergy $15.16
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+18% Synergy $0.61
World Map World Map
+14% Synergy $0.14
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+12% Synergy $5.71
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+12% Synergy $2.18
Campfire Campfire
+9% Synergy $0.31
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $4.73
Inscribed Tablet Inscribed Tablet
+8% Synergy $0.11
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+6% Synergy $23.21
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+6% Synergy $3.76
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $15.81
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $20.88
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+3% Synergy $1.05
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+3% Synergy $2.51
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $8.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $4.85
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $5.80
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $4.65
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $106.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.56

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ith, High Arcanist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+28% Synergy $0.35
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+27% Synergy $7.99
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+24% Synergy $0.67
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+19% Synergy $2.62
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $4.79
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+15% Synergy $5.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $2.62
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $25.63
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+11% Synergy $0.20
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.71
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+9% Synergy $1.29
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.65
Mana Maze Mana Maze
+9% Synergy $4.28
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.29
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+7% Synergy $11.26
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.53
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+5% Synergy $0.41
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.01
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $9.71
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.87
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+3% Synergy $2.64
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+3% Synergy $4.41
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+3% Synergy $3.16
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ith, High Arcanist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+12% Synergy $8.76
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+11% Synergy $0.32
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.80
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+3% Synergy $8.02
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.60

Utility Lands

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

Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+32% Synergy $55.63
Vesuva Vesuva
+30% Synergy $3.30
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+27% Synergy $0.32
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+24% Synergy $0.48
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+24% Synergy $0.62
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+23% Synergy $5.44
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+20% Synergy $8.35
Prahv, Spires of Order Prahv, Spires of Order
+19% Synergy $0.28
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+15% Synergy $0.53
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+13% Synergy $0.72
Maze's End Maze's End
+11% Synergy $0.49
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+11% Synergy $0.76
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+9% Synergy $0.34
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+8% Synergy $0.25
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+7% Synergy $1.60
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+7% Synergy $24.48
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+7% Synergy $2.28
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+7% Synergy $3.07
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $8.66
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+6% Synergy $12.23
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+5% Synergy $7.03
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.30
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+5% Synergy $15.14
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $9.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $3.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.07
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $24.44
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $3.98
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+14% Synergy $1.19
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $0.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+12% Synergy $3.80
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+10% Synergy $14.98
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+10% Synergy $12.21
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+9% Synergy $0.33
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+8% Synergy $3.48
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.25
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+5% Synergy $4.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-11% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-15% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-20% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ith, High Arcanist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+20% Synergy $8.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+18% Synergy $0.29
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+17% Synergy $6.70
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $33.69
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $1.60
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+10% Synergy $0.56
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+10% Synergy $0.19
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+9% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+9% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+7% Synergy $3.72
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+7% Synergy $1.05
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+7% Synergy $1.02
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+7% Synergy $1.85
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+7% Synergy $0.22
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+6% Synergy $12.21
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.61
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.22
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+4% Synergy $3.56
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.38
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+3% Synergy $1.15
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.34
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.79
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.28
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $11.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy $29.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $35.46
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.19
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.46
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-1% Synergy $0.35
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $26.47
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.77
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $7.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.99
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-5% Synergy $13.90
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-6% Synergy $16.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
-9% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-10% Synergy $0.27
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-10% Synergy $9.60
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-11% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy $0.29

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