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Ith, High Arcanist: Stax
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Human Wizard

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Playstyle & Strategy

Pillow Fort 27% Control 23% Stax 14% Combo 9% Mill 9%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Ith, High Arcanist Stax game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+20% Synergy $17.28

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Stax plan in Ith, High Arcanist decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+99% Synergy $0.68
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+98% Synergy $0.15
Vizier of Tumbling Sands Vizier of Tumbling Sands
+98% Synergy $0.30
Kelpie Guide Kelpie Guide
+98% Synergy $0.33
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+98% Synergy $0.33
Azor's Elocutors Azor's Elocutors
+97% Synergy $0.36
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+89% Synergy $0.49
Godhead of Awe Godhead of Awe
+66% Synergy $3.85
Fatestitcher Fatestitcher
+66% Synergy $0.95
Archon of Coronation Archon of Coronation
+66% Synergy $0.45
Aphetto Alchemist Aphetto Alchemist
+66% Synergy $3.65
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+66% Synergy $0.41
Wake Thrasher Wake Thrasher
+66% Synergy $0.37
Unctus, Grand Metatect Unctus, Grand Metatect
+65% Synergy $0.46
Willbreaker Willbreaker
+65% Synergy $1.70
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+64% Synergy $0.25
Magus of the Moat Magus of the Moat
+64% Synergy $7.36
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+56% Synergy $0.38
Vigilant Martyr Vigilant Martyr
+33% Synergy $0.39
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+33% Synergy $0.80
Angelic Arbiter Angelic Arbiter
+33% Synergy $5.11
Gustcloak Savior Gustcloak Savior
+33% Synergy $0.25
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+33% Synergy $2.35
Prodigal Sorcerer Prodigal Sorcerer
+33% Synergy $0.24
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+33% Synergy $0.44
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
+33% Synergy $0.22
Blazing Archon Blazing Archon
+33% Synergy $0.57
Jhoira's Timebug Jhoira's Timebug
+33% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Guildmage Azorius Guildmage
+32% Synergy $0.22
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+32% Synergy $0.40
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+32% Synergy $1.35
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+32% Synergy $0.47
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+31% Synergy $2.07
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
+31% Synergy $0.32
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+30% Synergy $13.41
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+28% Synergy $0.28
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+25% Synergy $1.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.26
Nimbleclaw Adept Nimbleclaw Adept
+100% Synergy $0.20
Endbringer Endbringer
+100% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Ith, High Arcanist's Stax deck ahead.

Return to Dust Return to Dust
+97% Synergy $0.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+56% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+51% Synergy $0.36
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+33% Synergy $1.87
Clockspinning Clockspinning
+33% Synergy $0.39
Dissipate Dissipate
+33% Synergy $0.22
Energy Arc Energy Arc
+33% Synergy $0.38
Illumination Illumination
+33% Synergy $0.79
Suspend Suspend
+33% Synergy $0.38
Condemn Condemn
+32% Synergy $0.27
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+32% Synergy $0.75
Delay Delay
+31% Synergy $3.09
Dispel Dispel
+30% Synergy $0.37
Saw It Coming Saw It Coming
+30% Synergy $0.34
Rewind Rewind
+28% Synergy $0.41
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+28% Synergy $0.25
Render Silent Render Silent
+26% Synergy $2.02
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+26% Synergy $0.28
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+25% Synergy $0.50
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+15% Synergy $1.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $3.43
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+8% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.62
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-5% Synergy $3.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-20% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-35% Synergy $1.44

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Stax game plan forward for Ith, High Arcanist.

Inspiring Refrain Inspiring Refrain
+66% Synergy $0.35
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+53% Synergy $0.28
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+51% Synergy $5.75
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+33% Synergy $1.09
The Wedding of River Song The Wedding of River Song
+33% Synergy $0.23
Worldpurge Worldpurge
+33% Synergy $0.70
Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey Wibbly-wobbly, Timey-wimey
+33% Synergy $0.31
Dimensional Breach Dimensional Breach
+33% Synergy $0.58
Ancestral Vision Ancestral Vision
+33% Synergy $0.30
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+33% Synergy $4.70
Borrowing 100,000 Arrows Borrowing 100,000 Arrows
+30% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+28% Synergy $12.29
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+27% Synergy $0.99
Austere Command Austere Command
+19% Synergy $0.94
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+6% Synergy $2.91

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Ith, High Arcanist Stax decks.

Unbender Tine Unbender Tine
+66% Synergy $0.46
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+65% Synergy $10.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+65% Synergy $0.74
Campfire Campfire
+33% Synergy $0.47
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+33% Synergy $2.03
Inscribed Tablet Inscribed Tablet
+33% Synergy $0.16
Bubble Matrix Bubble Matrix
+33% Synergy $9.28
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+33% Synergy $5.16
Manascape Refractor Manascape Refractor
+33% Synergy $1.26
Sands of Time Sands of Time
+33% Synergy $3.38
Thaumatic Compass Spires of Orazca Thaumatic Compass
+33% Synergy $2.00
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+32% Synergy $5.21
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+32% Synergy $6.09
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+30% Synergy $6.10
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+27% Synergy $1.65
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+23% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Stax strategy in Ith, High Arcanist decks.

Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+95% Synergy $0.30
Dismiss into Dream Dismiss into Dream
+66% Synergy $0.84
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+62% Synergy $4.83
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+42% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
+40% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Decree Mystic Decree
+33% Synergy $1.06
Energy Storm Energy Storm
+33% Synergy $1.45
Mana Maze Mana Maze
+33% Synergy $4.59
Psychic Battle Psychic Battle
+33% Synergy $1.10
Oath of Lieges Oath of Lieges
+33% Synergy $4.12
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+33% Synergy $15.74
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+33% Synergy $0.61
Equipoise Equipoise
+33% Synergy $4.23
Energy Vortex Energy Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.77
Ice Cave Ice Cave
+33% Synergy $0.83
Zur's Weirding Zur's Weirding
+33% Synergy $2.49
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+33% Synergy $34.78
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+32% Synergy $1.32
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+32% Synergy $7.76
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+32% Synergy $2.35
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+32% Synergy $0.39
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+32% Synergy $0.19
As Foretold As Foretold
+32% Synergy $1.50
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+31% Synergy $0.25
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+31% Synergy $0.98
Intruder Alarm Intruder Alarm
+30% Synergy $3.92
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+28% Synergy $0.50
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+23% Synergy $6.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Ith, High Arcanist's Stax game plan.

Dovin, Hand of Control Dovin, Hand of Control
+64% Synergy $0.29
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+31% Synergy $1.85
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+31% Synergy $5.30

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Ith, High Arcanist Stax decks.

Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+67% Synergy $0.79
Prahv, Spires of Order Prahv, Spires of Order
+66% Synergy $0.28
Vesuva Vesuva
+66% Synergy $3.47
Labyrinth of Skophos Labyrinth of Skophos
+66% Synergy $0.30
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+65% Synergy $0.63
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+65% Synergy $0.59
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+64% Synergy $1.41
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+62% Synergy $10.35
Maze's End Maze's End
+33% Synergy $0.47
Basilisk Gate Basilisk Gate
+33% Synergy $0.33
Thran Portal Thran Portal
+33% Synergy $0.73
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+33% Synergy $0.22
Baldur's Gate Baldur's Gate
+33% Synergy $3.26
Calciform Pools Calciform Pools
+32% Synergy $0.28
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+32% Synergy $18.78
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+32% Synergy $2.81
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+31% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+30% Synergy $6.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+28% Synergy $0.35
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+28% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+26% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.32
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.36
Mystifying Maze Mystifying Maze
+100% Synergy $0.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Ith, High Arcanist's Stax strategy.

Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+31% Synergy $5.11
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+31% Synergy $0.36
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+30% Synergy $0.18
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+28% Synergy $0.36
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+26% Synergy $4.03
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+19% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-20% Synergy $1.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-24% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-50% Synergy $0.46

Lands

The mana base behind Ith, High Arcanist's Stax decks.

Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
+60% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+56% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+51% Synergy $0.39
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+46% Synergy $0.19
Citadel Gate Citadel Gate
+33% Synergy $1.24
Heap Gate Heap Gate
+33% Synergy $0.37
Gond Gate Gond Gate
+33% Synergy $1.17
Gateway Plaza Gateway Plaza
+33% Synergy $0.21
Sea Gate Sea Gate
+33% Synergy $1.54
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+32% Synergy $34.38
Flood Plain Flood Plain
+31% Synergy $0.43
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+30% Synergy $0.52
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+28% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+26% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+25% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+22% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
+20% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+17% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+15% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-3% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-6% Synergy $5.38
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.25

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ith, High Arcanist: Stax.

Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
Nils, Discipline Enforcer Nils, Discipline Enforcer
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
Gosta Dirk Gosta Dirk
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
Oriss, Samite Guardian Oriss, Samite Guardian
Azor, the Lawbringer Azor, the Lawbringer
Sharae of Numbing Depths Sharae of Numbing Depths
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
The Eighth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Eighth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
Myojin of Cleansing Fire Myojin of Cleansing Fire
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
Hylda of the Icy Crown Hylda of the Icy Crown
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo Opal-Eye, Konda's Yojimbo
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Feywild Visitor Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Feywild Visitor
Sensational Spider-Man Sensational Spider-Man
Isperia, Supreme Judge Isperia, Supreme Judge
Krile Baldesion Krile Baldesion
Major Teroh Major Teroh
Blind Seer Blind Seer
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
Ranar the Ever-Watchful Ranar the Ever-Watchful
Tidus, Blitzball Star Tidus, Blitzball Star
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Far Traveler Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Far Traveler
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Folk Hero Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Folk Hero
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Inspiring Leader Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Inspiring Leader
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Noble Heritage Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Noble Heritage
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Veteran Soldier Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Veteran Soldier
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Prava of the Steel Legion Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Radiant, Serra Archangel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Siani, Eye of the Storm Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Siani, Eye of the Storm