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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

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1261 Current Rank
#1195 Last Week
#1602 Last Month

New Cards

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

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+2% Synergy $5.11
Lost in Space Lost in Space
+2% Synergy $0.04
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $1.60
Starwinder Starwinder
-1% Synergy $0.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+70% Synergy $0.44
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+67% Synergy $0.97
Deliberate Deliberate
+63% Synergy $0.12
Opt Opt
+63% Synergy $0.14
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+61% Synergy $0.22
Preordain Preordain
+60% Synergy $0.61
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+60% Synergy $0.09
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+59% Synergy $0.63
Curate Curate
+59% Synergy $0.10
Rivendell Rivendell
+59% Synergy $1.04

Top Cards

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

Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+56% Synergy $1.57
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+56% Synergy $0.15
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+55% Synergy $0.05
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+52% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+52% Synergy $1.72
Dissolve Dissolve
+50% Synergy $0.20
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+44% Synergy $0.85
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+41% Synergy $0.38
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.78
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $19.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $103.74
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $35.46
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $82.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $77.64
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.02
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $61.91
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $15.45

Creatures

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

Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+52% Synergy $0.34
Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+51% Synergy $0.20
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+50% Synergy $0.24
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+47% Synergy $0.10
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+43% Synergy $0.49
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+42% Synergy $0.40
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+38% Synergy $0.06
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+38% Synergy $0.09
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.71
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+32% Synergy $0.34
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+32% Synergy $0.07
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+31% Synergy $0.57
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.20
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+27% Synergy $0.09
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+25% Synergy $0.15
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.16
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+24% Synergy $0.04
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+23% Synergy $0.38
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+23% Synergy $5.24
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+22% Synergy $0.24
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+21% Synergy $0.21
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+18% Synergy $4.32
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.12
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.14
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+16% Synergy $0.11
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.20
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+14% Synergy $0.23
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+14% Synergy $0.09
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+13% Synergy $0.08
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+13% Synergy $0.18
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+13% Synergy $0.29
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+11% Synergy $0.10
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+10% Synergy $7.25
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.06
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.16
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.18
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+8% Synergy $0.04
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+8% Synergy $0.10
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.18
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.35
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.12
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+6% Synergy $1.59
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $1.58
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.16
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $3.54
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $1.20
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-6% Synergy $10.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+51% Synergy $0.06
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+41% Synergy $0.11
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+40% Synergy $0.09
Condescend Condescend
+38% Synergy $0.31
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+35% Synergy $0.07
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+33% Synergy $0.05
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.13
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+27% Synergy $0.08
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.13
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.06
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+18% Synergy $0.14
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+17% Synergy $0.06
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+16% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.45
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+12% Synergy $0.14
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+11% Synergy $0.03
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.14
No Escape No Escape
+10% Synergy $0.06
Anticognition Anticognition
+9% Synergy $0.10
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+9% Synergy $0.04
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+8% Synergy $0.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+7% Synergy $1.38
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.04
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+7% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.22
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.87
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $0.95
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.45
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $3.70
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $8.03
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.50
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $1.83
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $9.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.19
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $6.51
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
-1% Synergy $2.43
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $7.66
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.02
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $51.18
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $2.17
High Tide High Tide
-5% Synergy $1.22
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $44.85
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-9% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-14% Synergy $13.39
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.44
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-30% Synergy $1.34

Sorceries

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

Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+42% Synergy $0.14
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+30% Synergy $0.08
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+21% Synergy $0.07
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+18% Synergy $0.11
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.04
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+10% Synergy $0.12
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.10
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+8% Synergy $0.17
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+8% Synergy $0.14
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.06
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.86
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.21
Wash Out Wash Out
0% Synergy $0.30
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $2.81
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.22
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-5% Synergy $3.89
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $1.94
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $4.82
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.33

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
+24% Synergy $0.08
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+24% Synergy $13.33
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+19% Synergy $0.23
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+17% Synergy $0.25
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+16% Synergy $0.38
Witching Well Witching Well
+12% Synergy $0.07
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.31
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+10% Synergy $0.25
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+10% Synergy $0.15
Lembas Lembas
+9% Synergy $0.71
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+8% Synergy $4.35
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+8% Synergy $0.15
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+7% Synergy $0.09
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.13
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.50
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.09
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $8.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.54
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $17.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.32

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
+39% Synergy $1.77
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+34% Synergy $0.43
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+34% Synergy $0.18
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+31% Synergy $0.83
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+31% Synergy $0.09
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+30% Synergy $0.12
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+28% Synergy $0.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+27% Synergy $1.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+25% Synergy $2.00
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+23% Synergy $5.10
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+20% Synergy $0.16
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.08
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+19% Synergy $0.41
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+18% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+15% Synergy $0.12
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+15% Synergy $0.14
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+11% Synergy $0.82
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+10% Synergy $4.51
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+8% Synergy $38.55
Think Tank Think Tank
+8% Synergy $0.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.35
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $1.29
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $1.79
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.38
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+3% Synergy $0.25
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $7.52
Omniscience Omniscience
0% Synergy $5.19
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.69
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.45
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $49.29

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+26% Synergy $0.39
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+24% Synergy $6.72
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+15% Synergy $3.85
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+10% Synergy $1.26

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+47% Synergy $0.44
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+38% Synergy $0.24
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+24% Synergy $0.52
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+19% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.59
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $10.43
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.98
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+3% Synergy $5.94
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $1.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $35.89
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $1.39
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.65
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $41.89
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $2.85
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+21% Synergy $2.88
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $0.59
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.23
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.34
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.52
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.23
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.92
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy $8.02
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $20.12
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.24
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $26.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-5% Synergy $173.92
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-6% Synergy $3.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $1.13
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+50% Synergy $0.09
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+46% Synergy $0.08
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+46% Synergy $0.16
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+45% Synergy $0.14
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+17% Synergy $0.80
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.15
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.87
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.70
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $27.41
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.93
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
-17% Synergy $0.04

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