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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.39

Legendary CreatureHuman Warlock

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1323 Current Rank
#1683 Last Week
#1462 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Matoya, Archon Elder decks.

Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+15% Synergy $0.20
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+1% Synergy $0.15
Swat Away Swat Away
+1% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Matoya, Archon Elder's abilities and overall game plan.

Consider Consider
+68% Synergy $0.22
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+64% Synergy $1.77
Opt Opt
+63% Synergy $0.12
Deliberate Deliberate
+62% Synergy $0.08
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+59% Synergy $0.13
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+59% Synergy $0.14
Rivendell Rivendell
+57% Synergy $1.50
Curate Curate
+57% Synergy $0.10
Preordain Preordain
+56% Synergy $0.58
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+56% Synergy $0.71

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Matoya, Archon Elder decks.

Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+55% Synergy $0.14
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+55% Synergy $0.05
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+54% Synergy $0.06
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+53% Synergy $1.54
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+51% Synergy $0.25
Dissolve Dissolve
+50% Synergy $0.16
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $0.97
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+39% Synergy $0.48
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.94
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $18.92
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $115.71
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $33.75
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $62.72
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $98.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $45.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-14% Synergy $14.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Matoya, Archon Elder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+50% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+50% Synergy $1.08
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+47% Synergy $0.08
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+43% Synergy $0.72
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+41% Synergy $1.56
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+38% Synergy $0.10
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+37% Synergy $0.08
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $1.01
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+31% Synergy $0.29
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+31% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+30% Synergy $0.65
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+30% Synergy $0.09
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.11
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.22
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.17
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+23% Synergy $0.29
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+23% Synergy $0.03
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+21% Synergy $0.50
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+21% Synergy $6.42
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+20% Synergy $0.27
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+19% Synergy $4.28
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.20
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.16
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+15% Synergy $0.30
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+15% Synergy $0.14
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+15% Synergy $0.92
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+15% Synergy $0.13
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+13% Synergy $0.20
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.10
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+12% Synergy $0.17
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+12% Synergy $0.15
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+11% Synergy $0.09
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+10% Synergy $0.19
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.09
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $3.32
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.74
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+9% Synergy $8.77
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.21
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.28
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+8% Synergy $0.13
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.09
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.34
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $3.54
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.23
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $1.97
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.29
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $5.13
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-6% Synergy $21.40
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Matoya, Archon Elder safe.

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+50% Synergy $0.10
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+42% Synergy $0.18
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+40% Synergy $0.08
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+36% Synergy $0.10
Condescend Condescend
+35% Synergy $0.34
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+31% Synergy $0.06
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.09
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+28% Synergy $0.12
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.07
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+21% Synergy $0.16
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+16% Synergy $0.14
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+16% Synergy $0.04
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+16% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.52
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+12% Synergy $0.10
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.04
Anticognition Anticognition
+10% Synergy $0.09
No Escape No Escape
+10% Synergy $0.05
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.15
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+9% Synergy $0.06
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.05
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+8% Synergy $0.03
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.04
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.18
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+5% Synergy $0.53
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.86
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $2.12
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.74
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.60
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $3.97
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.94
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $7.83
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.54
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.29
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.60
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $8.51
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.36
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
-2% Synergy $3.59
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.34
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $47.15
High Tide High Tide
-6% Synergy $1.03
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.14
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $2.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.93
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.65
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.24
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.42
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-14% Synergy $6.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-27% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Matoya, Archon Elder's game plan and control the board.

Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+47% Synergy $4.42
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+38% Synergy $0.12
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+28% Synergy $0.07
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+20% Synergy $0.12
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+16% Synergy $0.09
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.06
Foresee Foresee
+9% Synergy $0.13
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+9% Synergy $0.17
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+8% Synergy $0.15
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+7% Synergy $0.12
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $0.49
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.36
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.17
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $3.08
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.18
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $2.18
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.14
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $9.10
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+46% Synergy $4.76
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+36% Synergy $0.16
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+23% Synergy $0.05
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+21% Synergy $17.69
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+18% Synergy $0.26
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+17% Synergy $0.39
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+16% Synergy $0.40
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.25
Witching Well Witching Well
+10% Synergy $0.08
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+9% Synergy $0.45
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+9% Synergy $0.09
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+9% Synergy $0.05
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.24
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+7% Synergy $2.50
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.74
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.08
Spellbook Spellbook
+4% Synergy $5.12
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.30
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $9.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.23
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $17.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Matoya, Archon Elder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+35% Synergy $2.38
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+32% Synergy $0.32
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.10
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+28% Synergy $0.09
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $0.95
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+25% Synergy $3.16
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+25% Synergy $0.14
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $3.14
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+20% Synergy $0.08
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.10
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+17% Synergy $0.42
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+17% Synergy $0.63
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+14% Synergy $3.83
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+14% Synergy $0.07
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+14% Synergy $0.10
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+10% Synergy $1.05
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+7% Synergy $5.47
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+7% Synergy $42.78
Think Tank Think Tank
+7% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.23
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $3.20
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $2.00
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.35
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+3% Synergy $0.14
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.51
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.49
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.46
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.61
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Matoya, Archon Elder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+24% Synergy $0.42
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+22% Synergy $6.44
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.67
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+9% Synergy $2.24

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+48% Synergy $0.54
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+37% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+23% Synergy $0.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $3.28
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+18% Synergy $0.05
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $9.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.13
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $6.36
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $0.56
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $45.08
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $5.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $35.94
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $5.27
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-13% Synergy $9.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $5.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.71
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.80
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.20
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+8% Synergy $0.90
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.32
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.53
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.99
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.99
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $65.66
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.04
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $31.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $33.69
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.88
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-11% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Matoya, Archon Elder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+51% Synergy $0.13
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+49% Synergy $0.10
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+48% Synergy $0.12
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy $0.20
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+28% Synergy $0.11
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+15% Synergy $0.81
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.13
Study Hall Study Hall
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.56
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.36
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.42
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $1.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $14.36
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $16.58
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $26.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
-16% Synergy $0.15

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