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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.30

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

#1053 Current Rank
#1064 Last Week
#1496 Last Month

New Cards

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+45% Synergy $6.12
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+28% Synergy $0.10
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+10% Synergy $9.27
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+10% Synergy $0.64
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+2% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+68% Synergy $0.29
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+65% Synergy $1.53
Opt Opt
+64% Synergy $0.10
Deliberate Deliberate
+63% Synergy $0.09
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+60% Synergy $0.08
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+60% Synergy $0.14
Rivendell Rivendell
+59% Synergy $1.53
Curate Curate
+57% Synergy $0.07
Preordain Preordain
+57% Synergy $0.46
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+57% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

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

Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+56% Synergy $0.16
Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+55% Synergy $0.05
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+54% Synergy $1.84
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+53% Synergy $0.06
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+51% Synergy $0.31
Dissolve Dissolve
+49% Synergy $0.17
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+44% Synergy $0.85
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+40% Synergy $0.41
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $1.21

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $17.51
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $116.80
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $34.12
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $63.77
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $91.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-15% Synergy $13.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+51% Synergy $0.24
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+51% Synergy $0.93
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+48% Synergy $0.10
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+43% Synergy $0.67
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+42% Synergy $0.78
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+39% Synergy $0.05
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+37% Synergy $0.05
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.53
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+32% Synergy $0.04
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+31% Synergy $0.52
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+31% Synergy $0.33
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+28% Synergy $0.10
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+28% Synergy $0.12
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.20
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+25% Synergy $0.12
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+23% Synergy $0.04
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+22% Synergy $0.61
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+22% Synergy $0.28
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+21% Synergy $6.92
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+20% Synergy $0.28
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+19% Synergy $4.76
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+17% Synergy $0.15
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.11
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+15% Synergy $0.10
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+14% Synergy $0.33
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+14% Synergy $0.11
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+13% Synergy $0.13
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+13% Synergy $0.23
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.09
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+12% Synergy $0.23
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+11% Synergy $0.10
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+11% Synergy $0.09
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+10% Synergy $0.11
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $4.77
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+9% Synergy $7.48
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $0.75
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.19
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+8% Synergy $0.07
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.22
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+7% Synergy $0.06
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+7% Synergy $0.13
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+6% Synergy $2.18
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $2.76
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.22
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.32
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-1% Synergy $0.98
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $5.41
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-5% Synergy $14.48
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-8% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+51% Synergy $0.10
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+42% Synergy $0.14
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+41% Synergy $0.09
Condescend Condescend
+35% Synergy $0.30
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+35% Synergy $0.08
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+32% Synergy $0.07
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.04
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+28% Synergy $0.12
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.03
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+22% Synergy $0.18
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+16% Synergy $0.08
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+16% Synergy $0.06
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+15% Synergy $0.06
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.34
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+12% Synergy $0.10
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+11% Synergy $0.02
Anticognition Anticognition
+10% Synergy $0.06
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+10% Synergy $0.11
No Escape No Escape
+9% Synergy $0.03
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+9% Synergy $0.07
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+7% Synergy $0.03
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.03
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+5% Synergy $0.67
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.16
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $1.27
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+4% Synergy $0.48
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.82
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+2% Synergy $4.44
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.58
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.89
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $7.43
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $3.74
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-1% Synergy $8.83
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.60
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
-1% Synergy $7.81
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.78
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.21
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $0.89
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.18
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $48.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $2.69
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.58
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $45.83
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.40
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-14% Synergy $7.42
Negate Negate
-15% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-28% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

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

Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+48% Synergy $5.51
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+39% Synergy $0.09
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+28% Synergy $0.11
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+21% Synergy $0.09
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+16% Synergy $0.12
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.05
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+9% Synergy $0.15
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+9% Synergy $0.16
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.09
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+7% Synergy $0.10
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+6% Synergy $0.07
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+5% Synergy $0.60
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $32.52
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.16
Wash Out Wash Out
+1% Synergy $0.31
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-3% Synergy $2.45
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-5% Synergy $0.19
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.11
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-7% Synergy $1.83
Windfall Windfall
-12% Synergy $3.84
Fabricate Fabricate
-16% Synergy $8.90
Ponder Ponder
-23% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+35% Synergy $0.22
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+22% Synergy $15.90
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+22% Synergy $0.03
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+18% Synergy $0.24
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+16% Synergy $0.42
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+16% Synergy $0.28
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.34
Witching Well Witching Well
+11% Synergy $0.05
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+9% Synergy $0.11
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+8% Synergy $0.02
Lembas Lembas
+8% Synergy $1.25
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+7% Synergy $4.04
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+6% Synergy $2.66
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.08
Spellbook Spellbook
+5% Synergy $2.85
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.43
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $9.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $3.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.19
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.20

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
+36% Synergy $2.32
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+33% Synergy $0.25
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+33% Synergy $0.14
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+30% Synergy $1.21
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+30% Synergy $0.11
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.15
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $1.07
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+26% Synergy $0.13
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+25% Synergy $3.12
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+25% Synergy $2.76
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+20% Synergy $0.13
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.10
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+19% Synergy $0.42
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+18% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+14% Synergy $0.10
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+14% Synergy $0.13
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+11% Synergy $1.01
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+8% Synergy $4.65
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+7% Synergy $37.59
Think Tank Think Tank
+7% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.77
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+5% Synergy $2.27
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $3.48
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.30
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+3% Synergy $0.39
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.51
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.56
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $0.56
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-15% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+25% Synergy $0.40
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+23% Synergy $6.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.03
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+10% Synergy $2.07

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+48% Synergy $0.43
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+38% Synergy $0.18
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+24% Synergy $0.61
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.26
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+18% Synergy $0.07
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+9% Synergy $9.24
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.39
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $5.75
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $0.68
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $38.24
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $6.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $19.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $34.91
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $4.92
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-12% Synergy $10.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $3.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.22
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+11% Synergy $0.49
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.18
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $0.54
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $18.57
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.68
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $61.28
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.21
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $25.64
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $24.20
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.83
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-6% Synergy $83.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.41
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-11% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.17

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+52% Synergy $0.12
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+48% Synergy $0.07
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy $0.16
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+48% Synergy $0.13
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+25% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+16% Synergy $0.80
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Study Hall Study Hall
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $32.52
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $1.32
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.33
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.38
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $14.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.06
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $25.18
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
-17% Synergy $0.08

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