Mathise, Surge Channeler
$5.49
$5.49Legendary Creature — Human Elf Shaman Sorcerer
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2164
Current Rank
#1979
Last Week
#1972
Past 2 Years
684
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Mathise, Surge Channeler decks.
Geist of Saint Thalia+21% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$1.26
Sphinx's Approach+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.66
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun+8% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.97
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Jace, Reality Sculptor+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.74
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Mathise, Surge Channeler's abilities and overall game plan.
Pixie Guide+73% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.20
Feywild Trickster+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.25
Contact Other Plane+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.19
Unwind+55% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$1.51
Haughty Djinn+54% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.30
Mindsplice Apparatus+53% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.86
Rewind+53% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.42
Wizards of Thay+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.31
Diviner's Portent+51% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.03
Talrand, Sky Summoner+51% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.40
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Mathise, Surge Channeler decks.
Pixie Guide+73% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.20
Feywild Trickster+66% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.25
Contact Other Plane+64% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.19
Unwind+55% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$1.51
Rewind+53% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.42
Archmage Emeritus+47% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$0.76
Frantic Search+47% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.76
Aetherize+35% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.52
High Tide+20% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$2.03
Sapphire Medallion+18% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$8.30
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Consecrated Sphinx+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$32.06
Fierce Guardianship+1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$67.13
Thassa's Oracle0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$23.57
Narset, Parter of Veils-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.26
Force of Will-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$58.52
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.95
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$67.79
Cyclonic Rift-12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$39.05
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Mathise, Surge Channeler's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Haughty Djinn+54% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.30
Wizards of Thay+53% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.31
Talrand, Sky Summoner+51% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$1.40
Archmage of Runes+48% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$3.47
Baral, Chief of Compliance+46% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$3.47
Thunderclap Drake+44% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.55
Murmuring Mystic+39% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$1.71
Mocking Sprite+37% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.31
Psychosis Crawler+35% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.99
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy+35% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.41
Laboratory Maniac+32% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.98
Triskaidekaphile+30% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$0.96
Jin-Gitaxias+25% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$12.96
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+24% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$4.72
Homunculus Horde+20% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.85
Faerie Mastermind+18% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$12.35
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+18% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$9.01
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+18% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.98
Chasm Skulker+14% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.94
Mischievous Mystic+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.33
Ancient Silver Dragon+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$46.47
Scrawling Crawler+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.49
Dirgur Focusmage+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.27
Curious Homunculus+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Deekah, Fractal Theorist+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.30
Twenty-Toed Toad+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$7.01
Taigam, Master Opportunist+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.26
Docent of Perfection+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.62
Vnwxt, Verbose Host+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.41
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Mercurial Spelldancer+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
God-Eternal Kefnet+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.45
Kami of the Crescent Moon+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$7.98
Minn, Wily Illusionist+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$9.85
Body of Knowledge+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.37
Octavia, Living Thesis+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.87
Consecrated Sphinx+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$32.06
Archaeomancer+3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.36
Spark Double+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$11.13
Chrome Host Seedshark+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.28
Snapcaster Mage+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$16.95
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.20
High Fae Trickster+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$3.82
Glasspool Mimic+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.11
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$32.56
Thassa's Oracle0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$23.57
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.29
Hydroelectric Specimen-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.29
Solemn Simulacrum-8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.53
Hullbreaker Horror-15% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.94
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Mathise, Surge Channeler safe.
Diviner's Portent+51% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.03
Flow of Knowledge+44% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.23
Press the Enemy+40% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.51
Dream Fracture+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.16
Fact or Fiction+34% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.17
Dig Through Time+30% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.31
Brainsurge+29% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.27
Archmage's Charm+29% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.15
See Double+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$1.02
Reenact the Crime+26% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.26
Silundi Vision+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.42
Disallow+22% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$1.87
Quick Study+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.19
Thirst for Discovery+18% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.35
Aetherspouts+18% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.76
Blue Sun's Zenith+12% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$3.17
Sink into Stupor+12% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$9.28
Cryptic Command+12% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.67
Mystic Confluence+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.99
Complete the Circuit+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.35
Wizard's Retort+10% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.32
Reins of Power+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.77
Behold the Multiverse+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.25
Meeting of Minds+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.33
You Find the Villains' Lair+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.24
Saw It Coming+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.39
Capsize+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.72
Elminster's Simulacrum+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.09
Refute+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.24
Confusticate and Bebother+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.17
Misdirection+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$12.48
Amazing Acrobatics+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.24
Sublime Epiphany+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Commandeer+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.92
Fierce Guardianship+1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$67.13
Force of Negation0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$45.74
Force of Will-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$58.52
Narset's Reversal-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.70
Mystical Tutor-7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$16.95
Reality Shift-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.27
Mana Drain-11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$55.76
Cyclonic Rift-12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$39.05
Opt-15% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.31
Pongify-16% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$3.71
Arcane Denial-16% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.17
Rapid Hybridization-17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.99
Counterspell-18% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$4.39
Brainstorm-22% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse-23% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.33
Negate-27% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.15
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Mathise, Surge Channeler's game plan and control the board.
Ravenform+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.31
Treasure Cruise+34% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.24
Solve the Equation+33% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$3.47
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+32% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$9.24
Mnemonic Deluge+29% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$8.60
Windfall+25% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$5.30
Curse of the Swine+25% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.29
Compulsive Research+18% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.29
Rise from the Tides+14% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Wash Out+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.40
Quantum Misalignment+12% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.88
Baral's Expertise+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Deep Analysis+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.27
Tasha's Hideous Laughter+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$3.61
Sea Gate Restoration+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$37.05
Sorcerous Squall+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.68
Call to Mind+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Relm's Sketching+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.28
Multiversal Recruitment+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.74
Blue Sun's Twilight+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.56
Lórien Revealed+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$6.48
Clone Legion+7% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.86
Mind's Desire+7% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.05
Time Warp+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$7.15
Fantastic Elasticity+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.24
Wisdom of Ages+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.29
Stock Up+6% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$1.21
Echocasting Symposium+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.20
Mists of Lórien+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.75
Mathemagics+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.89
Spelltwine+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.34
Season of Weaving+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.55
Expropriate+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$15.76
Haunting Imitation+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Mentor's Guidance+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.11
Mitotic Manipulation+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Rite of Replication+4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Aether Gale+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.31
Temporal Mastery+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.31
Enter the Infinite+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$8.24
Bribery+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.33
Blatant Thievery+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.72
Spectral Deluge+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.27
Flow State+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.67
Finale of Revelation+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.44
Preordain-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.85
Fabricate-13% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$10.54
Ponder-13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.68
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Mindsplice Apparatus+53% Synergy
in 57% of decks
$0.86
Primal Amulet+31% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$11.23
The Magic Mirror+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.39
Treasure Chest+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.47
Rod of Absorption+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Spellbook+5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.90
Bucknard's Everfull Purse+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$3.10
River Song's Diary+5% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.53
Glamdring, Foe-hammer+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.61
Folio of Fancies+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.87
The Water Crystal+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.85
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.30
Isochron Scepter-9% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$13.64
Lightning Greaves-12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.79
Swiftfoot Boots-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.88
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Mathise, Surge Channeler's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Wizard Class+40% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$3.07
Jace's Sanctum+32% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$1.78
Teferi's Ageless Insight+31% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$5.77
Shark Typhoon+30% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.35
Case of the Ransacked Lab+27% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.62
Arcane Melee+19% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.37
Netherese Puzzle-Ward+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.08
Ominous Seas+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.53
Metallurgic Summonings+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.41
Font of Magic+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.39
Propaganda+8% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$2.20
Omniscience+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.74
Proft's Eidetic Memory+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.04
Leyline of Anticipation+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$4.99
Psychic Corrosion+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.95
Imprisoned in the Moon-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.34
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$67.79
Mystic Remora-13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$13.64
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Mathise, Surge Channeler to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+25% Synergy
in 40% of decks
$10.77
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$5.25
Mordenkainen+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.37
Jace Beleren+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$2.85
Narset, Parter of Veils-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.26
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower+21% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$4.38
Castle Vantress+21% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.34
Rivendell+19% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.31
Mystic Sanctuary+19% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.33
Terrain Generator+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.19
Mistrise Village+6% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$7.03
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$44.22
Halimar Depths+4% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Hall of Storm Giants+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.56
War Room+3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$3.68
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$4.80
Agna Qel'a+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.76
Otawara, Soaring City+0% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$27.71
Lonely Sandbar+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.21
Scavenger Grounds-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.31
Riptide Laboratory-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.62
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Vexing Puzzlebox+47% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$8.91
Decanter of Endless Water+24% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$4.47
Thought Vessel+17% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.93
Component Pouch+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$5.04
Throne of Eldraine+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$29.44
Sky Diamond+6% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.27
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$16.10
Extraplanar Lens+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$14.06
Midnight Clock+3% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.60
Arcane Signet+3% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$0.38
Bender's Waterskin+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.95
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.89
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
in 83% of decks
$1.23
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.29
Fellwar Stone-7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$11.99
Lands
The mana base foundation for Mathise, Surge Channeler decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+25% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.42
Sink into Stupor+12% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$9.28
Sea Gate Restoration+10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$37.05
Myriad Landscape+10% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$0.32
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Island+2% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.08
Glasspool Mimic+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$7.11
Hydroelectric Specimen-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.29
Mathise, Surge Channeler Deck Stats
Based on 684 Mathise, Surge Channeler decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 11 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 16 |
| 5 | 7 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 17
- Instant 20
- Sorcery 11
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 5
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 17 |
| Instant | 20 |
| Sorcery | 11 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 5 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 1275 |
| 2024-11 | 2138 |
| 2024-12 | 1664 |
| 2025-01 | 1677 |
| 2025-02 | 1397 |
| 2025-03 | 1859 |
| 2025-04 | 1663 |
| 2025-05 | 1398 |
| 2025-06 | 1712 |
| 2025-07 | 1703 |
| 2025-08 | 1712 |
| 2025-09 | 1691 |
| 2025-10 | 1591 |
| 2025-11 | 2230 |
| 2025-12 | 1729 |
| 2026-01 | 1634 |
| 2026-02 | 1778 |
| 2026-03 | 1912 |
| 2026-04 | 1916 |
| 2026-05 | 1799 |
| 2026-06 | 2355 |
| 2026-07 | 1929 |
| 2026-08 | 2247 |
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