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Ith, High Arcanist
Price tag $0.24

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

#3150 Current Rank
#2939 Last Week
#3350 Past 2 Years

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.

Captain America, Living Legend Captain America, Living Legend
+33% Synergy $2.59
Echo, Perceptive Prodigy Echo, Perceptive Prodigy
+33% Synergy $1.82
Chandra, Chill of Compliance Chandra, Chill of Compliance
+10% Synergy
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+6% Synergy $4.33

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 $11.00
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+53% Synergy $0.26
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+48% Synergy $0.38
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+44% Synergy $0.74
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+43% Synergy $9.24
Unbender Tine Unbender Tine
+40% Synergy $0.40
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+40% Synergy $0.25
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+39% Synergy $0.36
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+39% Synergy $0.53
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+38% Synergy $0.96

Top Cards

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

Fog Bank Fog Bank
+37% Synergy $0.15
Drumbellower Drumbellower
+35% Synergy $1.87
Propaganda Propaganda
+33% Synergy $3.04
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.62
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+32% Synergy $5.63
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+16% Synergy $2.81
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $3.55
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.68
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-12% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+13% Synergy $17.12
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.25
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $66.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+2% Synergy $37.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+1% Synergy $58.09
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $104.71
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.40

Creatures

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

Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+38% Synergy $3.22
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+37% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+32% Synergy $12.87
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+28% Synergy $7.48
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+28% Synergy $1.74
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+28% Synergy $0.37
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+24% Synergy $0.19
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+22% Synergy $0.29
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+22% Synergy $0.32
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+20% Synergy $0.75
Endbringer Endbringer
+20% Synergy $0.36
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+19% Synergy $1.28
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+19% Synergy $0.41
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+18% Synergy $2.13
Godhead of Awe Godhead of Awe
+17% Synergy $4.00
Forensic Researcher Forensic Researcher
+17% Synergy $0.28
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+15% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Guildmage Azorius Guildmage
+15% Synergy $0.26
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+14% Synergy $0.38
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+12% Synergy $1.63
Time Beetle Time Beetle
+12% Synergy $0.34
Star Whale Star Whale
+11% Synergy $1.06
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+11% Synergy $0.26
Aeon Chronicler Aeon Chronicler
+11% Synergy $0.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom Sygg, Wanderbrine Shield Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
+9% Synergy $0.32
Chronozoa Chronozoa
+9% Synergy $8.68
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.94
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+7% Synergy $0.38
North Pole Patrol North Pole Patrol
+7% Synergy $0.21
Deep-Sea Kraken Deep-Sea Kraken
+7% Synergy $1.76
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+7% Synergy $0.24
Reveka, Wizard Savant Reveka, Wizard Savant
+7% Synergy $0.76
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sinister Concierge Sinister Concierge
+7% Synergy $1.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.98
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+6% Synergy $0.52
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.34
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+6% Synergy $3.28
Riftmarked Knight Riftmarked Knight
+6% Synergy $0.11
Riftwing Cloudskate Riftwing Cloudskate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Veiling Oddity Veiling Oddity
+6% Synergy $0.15
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+5% Synergy $1.33
Taigam, Master Opportunist Taigam, Master Opportunist
+5% Synergy $1.17
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+3% Synergy $0.89
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+2% Synergy $4.55
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $17.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $58.40
The Council of Four The Council of Four
0% Synergy $1.77

Instants

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

Render Silent Render Silent
+23% Synergy $2.09
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+22% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.00
Aetherize Aetherize
+19% Synergy $0.39
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+17% Synergy $0.50
Condemn Condemn
+16% Synergy $0.26
Holy Day Holy Day
+15% Synergy $0.51
Dust of Moments Dust of Moments
+13% Synergy $0.42
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+13% Synergy $0.38
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $2.49
Delay Delay
+12% Synergy $2.99
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+12% Synergy $0.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+11% Synergy $2.02
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+11% Synergy $0.32
Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+10% Synergy $0.60
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.47
Comeuppance Comeuppance
+9% Synergy $3.03
Rewind Rewind
+8% Synergy $0.43
Get Lost Get Lost
+8% Synergy $4.24
To Arms! To Arms!
+8% Synergy $0.31
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.28
Suspend Suspend
+6% Synergy $0.43
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+6% Synergy $2.21
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $9.98
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.99
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $1.37
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.39
Swan Song Swan Song
+4% Synergy $8.00
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+4% Synergy $0.44
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $2.07
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+1% Synergy $2.17
Negate Negate
-2% Synergy $0.23
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $55.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.29
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $50.22

Sorceries

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

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+26% Synergy $0.37
Chronomantic Escape Chronomantic Escape
+26% Synergy $2.86
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+17% Synergy $0.29
Reality Strobe Reality Strobe
+14% Synergy $1.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.42
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+13% Synergy $0.26
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+10% Synergy $0.29
Heroes Remembered Heroes Remembered
+10% Synergy $1.23
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+10% Synergy $0.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+8% Synergy $3.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $9.53
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.72
Restore Balance Restore Balance
+6% Synergy $0.62
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.52
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+5% Synergy $1.31
Inevitable Betrayal Inevitable Betrayal
+5% Synergy $1.67
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+4% Synergy $0.26
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.14
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $11.80
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
-1% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+23% Synergy $14.78
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+22% Synergy $6.04
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+22% Synergy $5.10
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+20% Synergy $0.76
World Map World Map
+16% Synergy $0.23
Campfire Campfire
+11% Synergy $0.46
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+11% Synergy $2.09
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+10% Synergy $6.03
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $7.74
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+7% Synergy $4.16
Inscribed Tablet Inscribed Tablet
+7% Synergy $0.14
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $13.86
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+4% Synergy $2.14
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+4% Synergy $18.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.95
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+2% Synergy $1.56
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $6.67
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.39
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
-1% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

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

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+27% Synergy $0.24
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+26% Synergy $9.62
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+24% Synergy $0.88
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $6.60
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+15% Synergy $0.59
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+15% Synergy $5.26
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+13% Synergy $7.87
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+10% Synergy $1.33
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.71
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+9% Synergy $1.21
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mana Maze Mana Maze
+9% Synergy $4.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+8% Synergy $28.10
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy $2.66
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+8% Synergy $10.87
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $13.68
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+6% Synergy $0.23
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+6% Synergy $4.19
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+4% Synergy $7.19
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $8.43
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.15
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+2% Synergy $2.54
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $11.88

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+13% Synergy $10.32
Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+8% Synergy $0.33
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+5% Synergy $9.05
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+5% Synergy $1.82
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+4% Synergy $1.53

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
+35% Synergy $62.97
Vesuva Vesuva
+33% Synergy $3.18
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+26% Synergy $0.63
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+26% Synergy $0.31
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+25% Synergy $7.67
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+25% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+22% Synergy $1.17
Prahv, Spires of Order Prahv, Spires of Order
+17% Synergy $0.28
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+13% Synergy $0.93
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.43
Maze's End Maze's End
+10% Synergy $0.41
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+10% Synergy $0.79
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+9% Synergy $0.35
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+8% Synergy $0.30
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+8% Synergy $18.86
Dark Depths Dark Depths
+7% Synergy $2.37
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+7% Synergy $3.62
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+6% Synergy $1.84
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.35
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+5% Synergy $17.69
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+5% Synergy $22.93
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.93
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $12.51
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $9.55
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+4% Synergy $0.36
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+1% Synergy $0.30
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.75
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.68
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+24% Synergy $5.36
Sol Talisman Sol Talisman
+18% Synergy $0.91
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+16% Synergy $4.55
Mox Tantalite Mox Tantalite
+14% Synergy $12.27
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $1.10
Lotus Bloom Lotus Bloom
+13% Synergy $4.50
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+11% Synergy $14.45
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.36
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $3.65
Weather Maker Weather Maker
+5% Synergy $0.68
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+4% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $2.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-6% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $0.98
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-18% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+21% Synergy $7.00
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+19% Synergy $0.25
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+17% Synergy $6.52
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+11% Synergy $35.38
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $4.29
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+10% Synergy $0.87
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+10% Synergy $0.35
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+10% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+8% Synergy $0.14
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+7% Synergy $0.27
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy $3000.00
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+7% Synergy $1.15
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+7% Synergy $1.40
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+7% Synergy $1.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+6% Synergy $2.98
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+6% Synergy $0.29
Planar Nexus Planar Nexus
+6% Synergy $10.17
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+5% Synergy $0.35
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $37.75
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.13
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.69
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $31.35
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $36.05
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.71
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $15.24
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+1% Synergy $0.22
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+1% Synergy $19.38
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.89
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.07
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
0% Synergy $0.42
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
0% Synergy $0.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.59
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.25
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.29
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.05
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-2% Synergy $5.31
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $8.14
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.63
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.28
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.20
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-7% Synergy $8.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.82
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-11% Synergy $0.13

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