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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.69

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

#900 Current Rank
#943 Last Week
#1666 Last Month

New Cards

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

Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+52% Synergy $0.84
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+50% Synergy $0.05
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+38% Synergy $0.05
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+34% Synergy $0.06
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+21% Synergy $0.29

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+72% Synergy $0.46
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+68% Synergy $0.71
Opt Opt
+64% Synergy $0.14
Deliberate Deliberate
+63% Synergy $0.11
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+63% Synergy $0.20
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+62% Synergy $0.08
Preordain Preordain
+61% Synergy $0.61
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+60% Synergy $1.11
Rivendell Rivendell
+60% Synergy $0.77
Curate Curate
+59% Synergy $0.13

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
+57% Synergy $1.84
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+56% Synergy $0.13
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+56% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+54% Synergy $1.88
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+53% Synergy $0.40
Dissolve Dissolve
+51% Synergy $0.15
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+46% Synergy $0.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+42% Synergy $0.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+13% Synergy $3.79
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $16.62
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $92.16
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $67.99
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $71.05
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $57.48
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-6% Synergy $33.99
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $48.08
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+51% Synergy $0.19
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+49% Synergy $0.07
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+44% Synergy $0.53
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+41% Synergy $0.33
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+38% Synergy $0.08
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.95
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+32% Synergy $0.26
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+31% Synergy $0.58
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+31% Synergy $0.06
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+28% Synergy $0.23
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+26% Synergy $0.08
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+26% Synergy $0.02
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+25% Synergy $0.28
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+25% Synergy $0.16
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+24% Synergy $0.17
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+23% Synergy $5.81
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+22% Synergy $0.31
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+19% Synergy $4.56
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+18% Synergy $0.17
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+16% Synergy $0.12
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+16% Synergy $0.17
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.20
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+14% Synergy $0.28
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+14% Synergy $0.18
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.12
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+12% Synergy $0.12
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.08
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+12% Synergy $0.34
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+10% Synergy $7.52
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.06
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+9% Synergy $0.10
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.23
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+8% Synergy $1.16
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+8% Synergy $0.04
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.25
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.32
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.12
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+7% Synergy $0.09
Larder Zombie Larder Zombie
+6% Synergy $0.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+5% Synergy $1.62
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+4% Synergy $0.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $1.02
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+1% Synergy $0.32
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $1.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.98
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-1% Synergy $2.18
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-5% Synergy $10.14
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-8% Synergy $0.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+51% Synergy $0.11
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+41% Synergy $0.06
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+40% Synergy $0.16
Condescend Condescend
+38% Synergy $0.28
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+32% Synergy $0.05
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+28% Synergy $0.06
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.12
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $0.16
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.04
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+18% Synergy $0.14
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+17% Synergy $0.05
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+16% Synergy $0.07
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.29
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.06
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.21
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+10% Synergy $0.02
Anticognition Anticognition
+10% Synergy $0.06
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $1.15
No Escape No Escape
+9% Synergy $0.05
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+8% Synergy $0.04
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+8% Synergy $0.03
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.03
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+7% Synergy $0.05
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $2.10
Evacuation Evacuation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.64
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $0.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.46
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $6.09
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $4.49
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.54
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
0% Synergy $7.00
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $1.59
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.27
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $6.88
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $6.96
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
-1% Synergy $2.25
Disallow Disallow
-1% Synergy $1.90
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.59
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $49.42
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $1.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.75
Snap Snap
-4% Synergy $1.54
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $42.96
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-9% Synergy $0.25
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $15.68
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-15% Synergy $0.34
Negate Negate
-16% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

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

Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+42% Synergy $0.15
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+30% Synergy $0.09
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+21% Synergy $0.10
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+19% Synergy $0.13
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+14% Synergy $0.05
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+10% Synergy $0.11
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+9% Synergy $0.11
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.10
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+8% Synergy $0.18
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $1.10
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.19
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $2.92
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.21
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-5% Synergy $4.80
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-8% Synergy $1.75
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $3.95
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+34% Synergy $0.26
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+25% Synergy $0.08
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+24% Synergy $11.69
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+19% Synergy $0.29
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+19% Synergy $0.22
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+18% Synergy $0.34
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.32
Witching Well Witching Well
+11% Synergy $0.05
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+10% Synergy $0.18
Lembas Lembas
+10% Synergy $0.39
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+9% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+8% Synergy $4.25
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+7% Synergy $2.82
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+7% Synergy $0.06
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $1.89
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.07
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+4% Synergy $8.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-6% Synergy $14.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.30

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
+40% Synergy $1.74
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+35% Synergy $0.16
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+33% Synergy $0.41
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+32% Synergy $0.10
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $1.16
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+30% Synergy $0.21
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+28% Synergy $0.19
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $2.10
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+23% Synergy $5.79
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+19% Synergy $0.28
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.17
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+19% Synergy $0.44
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.13
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+15% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+15% Synergy $0.09
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+12% Synergy $0.77
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+10% Synergy $4.58
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+9% Synergy $40.77
Think Tank Think Tank
+8% Synergy $0.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.01
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $1.43
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.25
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.17
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+4% Synergy $0.22
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.67
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+3% Synergy $8.56
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $3.83
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.16
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+26% Synergy $0.36
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+25% Synergy $6.28
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.55
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+11% Synergy $0.87

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+46% Synergy $0.50
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+39% Synergy $0.25
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+25% Synergy $0.60
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+19% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $1.98
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $10.56
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.85
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $5.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $34.54
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $1.61
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.41
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $38.71
War Room War Room
-9% Synergy $2.73
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-11% Synergy $7.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+23% Synergy $2.10
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+22% Synergy $1.33
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.56
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $15.07
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $67.47
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $7.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $17.16
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-4% Synergy $153.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.61
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $1.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-9% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+51% Synergy $0.14
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+46% Synergy $0.08
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+46% Synergy $0.12
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+44% Synergy $0.15
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+18% Synergy $0.83
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.18
Study Hall Study Hall
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $34.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.98
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
-18% Synergy $0.05

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