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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.33

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

#1456 Current Rank
#1741 Last Week
#1443 Last Month

New Cards

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

Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+25% Synergy $0.22
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+1% Synergy $7.28
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+1% Synergy $0.27
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
-1% Synergy $0.49
Mirrorform Mirrorform
-2% Synergy $4.41

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+67% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+64% Synergy $1.39
Opt Opt
+63% Synergy $0.22
Deliberate Deliberate
+61% Synergy $0.15
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+60% Synergy $0.15
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+59% Synergy $0.27
Rivendell Rivendell
+57% Synergy $1.46
Curate Curate
+56% Synergy $0.35
Preordain Preordain
+56% Synergy $0.57
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+56% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

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

Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+56% Synergy $0.35
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+56% Synergy $0.09
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+55% Synergy $0.13
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+53% Synergy $3.01
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+52% Synergy $0.33
Dissolve Dissolve
+51% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+43% Synergy $1.12
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+39% Synergy $0.83
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.80
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $22.74
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $139.18
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $33.59
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $68.34
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $106.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $15.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $58.42

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+50% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+50% Synergy $1.21
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+47% Synergy $0.19
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+43% Synergy $0.69
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+41% Synergy $4.11
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+39% Synergy $0.18
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+37% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.79
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+32% Synergy $0.60
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+31% Synergy $0.39
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+31% Synergy $0.23
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+31% Synergy $0.17
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.27
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.34
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.22
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+23% Synergy $0.36
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+23% Synergy $0.12
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.42
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+21% Synergy $7.25
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+20% Synergy $0.33
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+19% Synergy $3.37
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+19% Synergy $0.90
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.17
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.26
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+15% Synergy $0.39
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+14% Synergy $0.11
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+14% Synergy $0.30
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+13% Synergy $0.31
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+12% Synergy $0.16
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+12% Synergy $0.16
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+11% Synergy $0.16
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+10% Synergy $0.36
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.21
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.63
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $2.96
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.38
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+8% Synergy $8.92
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.18
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.36
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+8% Synergy $0.12
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+8% Synergy $0.08
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $2.31
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+3% Synergy $0.27
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $3.15
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $2.00
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-3% Synergy $5.43
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-6% Synergy $26.90
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+50% Synergy $0.13
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+43% Synergy $0.24
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+40% Synergy $0.07
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+37% Synergy $0.15
Condescend Condescend
+35% Synergy $0.39
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+31% Synergy $0.05
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+28% Synergy $0.14
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.25
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.19
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+21% Synergy $0.25
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+16% Synergy $0.17
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+16% Synergy $0.11
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+15% Synergy $0.19
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.47
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+12% Synergy $0.16
No Escape No Escape
+10% Synergy $0.09
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.06
Anticognition Anticognition
+9% Synergy $0.07
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+9% Synergy $0.09
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.17
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+7% Synergy $0.06
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.05
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+5% Synergy $0.50
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.72
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $2.11
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.05
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.67
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $4.13
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.41
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.87
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.44
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.97
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.32
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $8.80
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-2% Synergy $2.80
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.40
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $44.34
High Tide High Tide
-5% Synergy $0.94
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.30
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $2.03
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $50.42
Negate Negate
-14% Synergy $0.06
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.44
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-14% Synergy $5.13
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-27% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

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

Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+46% Synergy $5.23
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+37% Synergy $0.15
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+28% Synergy $0.11
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+20% Synergy $0.07
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+15% Synergy $0.22
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.18
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+8% Synergy $0.19
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.17
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+8% Synergy $0.20
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+6% Synergy $0.09
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.22
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $0.47
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.22
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $4.20
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.80
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $2.72
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $5.37
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $8.98
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+47% Synergy $6.29
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+36% Synergy $0.17
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+23% Synergy $0.13
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+21% Synergy $18.76
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+18% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+17% Synergy $0.38
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+15% Synergy $0.39
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.38
Witching Well Witching Well
+10% Synergy $0.15
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+9% Synergy $0.81
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+9% Synergy $0.12
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+9% Synergy $0.09
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.74
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+7% Synergy $0.17
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+6% Synergy $3.56
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.31
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.06
Spellbook Spellbook
+4% Synergy $4.77
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.28
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $9.25
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $15.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85

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
+34% Synergy $1.91
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+33% Synergy $0.32
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+33% Synergy $0.26
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+28% Synergy $0.12
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.20
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.44
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.69
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+25% Synergy $3.19
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+25% Synergy $0.33
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $3.42
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.10
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.19
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+17% Synergy $0.42
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+17% Synergy $0.62
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+14% Synergy $3.21
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+14% Synergy $0.18
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+14% Synergy $0.28
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+10% Synergy $1.02
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+7% Synergy $6.61
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+7% Synergy $41.86
Think Tank Think Tank
+7% Synergy $0.26
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $3.22
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $2.89
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.87
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.32
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+3% Synergy $0.28
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.60
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $7.34
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $6.39
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.71
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+24% Synergy $0.46
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+22% Synergy $8.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.97
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+9% Synergy $1.98

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+47% Synergy $0.86
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+37% Synergy $0.30
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+23% Synergy $0.85
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+18% Synergy $0.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $3.70
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $8.77
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.22
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $1.15
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.66
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $43.73
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $4.49
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-4% Synergy $0.32
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $24.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $37.08
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $9.15
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-13% Synergy $9.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $2.55
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $4.07
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.21
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $2.13
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.07
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.70
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $71.00
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.01
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $34.62
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $37.01
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.86
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-12% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+51% Synergy $0.30
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+49% Synergy $0.22
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy $0.34
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+48% Synergy $0.27
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+31% Synergy $0.17
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.25
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+15% Synergy $1.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.19
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $8.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $15.77
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $30.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Island Island
-15% Synergy $0.22

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