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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.50

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

#1221 Current Rank
#1158 Last Week
#1557 Last Month

New Cards

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

Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+4% Synergy $0.40
The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+2% Synergy $0.25
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+1% Synergy $1.46
Lyla, Holographic Assistant Lyla, Holographic Assistant
+1% Synergy $2.77
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $2.21

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+68% Synergy $0.36
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+66% Synergy $1.32
Opt Opt
+63% Synergy $0.10
Deliberate Deliberate
+63% Synergy $0.10
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+60% Synergy $0.20
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+60% Synergy $0.09
Curate Curate
+59% Synergy $0.07
Preordain Preordain
+59% Synergy $0.58
Rivendell Rivendell
+59% Synergy $1.59
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+57% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

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

Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+56% Synergy $0.15
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+55% Synergy $1.00
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+55% Synergy $0.05
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+53% Synergy $0.04
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+51% Synergy $0.17
Dissolve Dissolve
+50% Synergy $0.20
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+44% Synergy $0.96
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+40% Synergy $0.29
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.34
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% 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 $17.54
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $109.39
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $37.35
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $78.29
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-6% Synergy $78.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $64.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $43.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $13.26

Creatures

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

Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+51% Synergy $0.93
Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+51% Synergy $0.17
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+48% Synergy $0.06
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+43% Synergy $0.48
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+43% Synergy $0.22
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+39% Synergy $0.05
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+38% Synergy $0.09
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.48
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+33% Synergy $0.35
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+32% Synergy $0.06
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+31% Synergy $0.50
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+28% Synergy $0.20
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+28% Synergy $0.09
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+27% Synergy $0.15
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+25% Synergy $0.15
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+24% Synergy $0.03
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+23% Synergy $0.41
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+22% Synergy $0.29
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+22% Synergy $5.33
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+20% Synergy $0.25
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+19% Synergy $4.78
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.19
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.08
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.13
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+15% Synergy $0.09
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+14% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.10
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+13% Synergy $0.22
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.09
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+12% Synergy $0.27
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+11% Synergy $0.10
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+11% Synergy $0.11
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+10% Synergy $7.98
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.06
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.15
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $7.57
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+9% Synergy $0.06
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.35
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.20
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+8% Synergy $0.13
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+6% Synergy $1.94
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+6% Synergy $0.08
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $1.85
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.26
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.73
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.75
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $3.87
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-6% Synergy $11.80
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-8% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+51% Synergy $0.09
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+42% Synergy $0.17
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+41% Synergy $0.05
Condescend Condescend
+37% Synergy $0.30
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+36% Synergy $0.10
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+31% Synergy $0.07
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.11
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+27% Synergy $0.10
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.19
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.05
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+17% Synergy $0.18
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+17% Synergy $0.06
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+16% Synergy $0.07
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.36
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+12% Synergy $0.07
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+11% Synergy $0.02
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.07
No Escape No Escape
+10% Synergy $0.06
Anticognition Anticognition
+9% Synergy $0.09
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+9% Synergy $0.05
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.06
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.03
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+7% Synergy $0.04
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $1.52
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Pongify Pongify
+4% Synergy $1.81
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $1.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.76
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+2% Synergy $0.56
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $3.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.48
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $1.85
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.42
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $9.65
Unwind Unwind
-1% Synergy $0.78
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
-1% Synergy $2.28
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $8.08
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-2% Synergy $3.14
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $1.03
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $45.90
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.83
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $2.15
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $46.95
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.58
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-14% Synergy $10.54
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

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

Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+50% Synergy $1.67
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+40% Synergy $0.11
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+28% Synergy $0.09
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+21% Synergy $0.07
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+17% Synergy $0.09
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.06
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+9% Synergy $0.09
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.09
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+8% Synergy $0.16
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+8% Synergy $0.12
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.06
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.12
Wash Out Wash Out
+1% Synergy $0.32
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $3.63
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.44
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.96
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.98
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+35% Synergy $0.22
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+23% Synergy $0.08
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+22% Synergy $15.12
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+19% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+17% Synergy $0.26
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+17% Synergy $0.39
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.33
Witching Well Witching Well
+11% Synergy $0.08
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+10% Synergy $0.16
Lembas Lembas
+9% Synergy $0.90
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+8% Synergy $0.04
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+7% Synergy $3.69
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+7% Synergy $3.91
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+7% Synergy $0.16
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.06
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $2.55
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $10.04
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.21
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $16.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.14

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
+38% Synergy $1.90
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+35% Synergy $0.12
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+34% Synergy $0.34
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $1.00
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+30% Synergy $0.07
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+30% Synergy $0.11
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+28% Synergy $0.10
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+25% Synergy $1.89
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+23% Synergy $3.74
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+20% Synergy $0.11
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.12
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+19% Synergy $0.38
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+18% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+15% Synergy $0.13
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+14% Synergy $0.13
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+11% Synergy $0.76
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $4.52
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+8% Synergy $37.59
Think Tank Think Tank
+8% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.29
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $1.49
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.52
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.34
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+3% Synergy $0.17
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.43
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.39
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-17% Synergy $51.13

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+26% Synergy $0.40
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+23% Synergy $6.62
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $3.19
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+10% Synergy $1.41

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+47% Synergy $0.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+38% Synergy $0.65
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+24% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $1.99
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+18% Synergy $0.10
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $9.89
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.90
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $6.13
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $1.74
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $39.21
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $18.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.36
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $3.03
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-13% Synergy $10.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.04
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $3.47
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.52
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.21
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.48
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.49
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.72
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.70
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $64.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.46
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $23.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $26.71
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $1.06
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.13

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+51% Synergy $0.11
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+47% Synergy $0.10
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+47% Synergy $0.18
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+46% Synergy $0.12
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+25% Synergy $0.14
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+16% Synergy $0.97
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Study Hall Study Hall
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.76
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.73
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.42
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $26.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.54
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
-16% Synergy $0.06

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