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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.71

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

#1444 Current Rank
#1476 Last Week
#1436 Last Month

New Cards

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

Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+19% Synergy $0.09
Krang, the All-Powerful Krang, the All-Powerful
+4% Synergy $0.47
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+3% Synergy $0.35
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+2% Synergy $0.49
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $5.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+67% Synergy $0.25
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+64% Synergy $1.14
Opt Opt
+63% Synergy $0.21
Deliberate Deliberate
+61% Synergy $0.18
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+59% Synergy $0.28
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+59% Synergy $0.15
Rivendell Rivendell
+57% Synergy $1.50
Curate Curate
+56% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
+56% Synergy $0.64
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+56% Synergy $0.82

Top Cards

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

Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+56% Synergy $0.14
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+55% Synergy $0.30
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+55% Synergy $0.18
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+52% Synergy $3.67
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+52% Synergy $0.38
Dissolve Dissolve
+51% Synergy $0.29
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy $1.89
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+38% Synergy $1.86
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+7% Synergy $5.58
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $24.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $157.73
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
Force of Will Force of Will
-6% Synergy $69.18
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $98.98
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-6% Synergy $32.19
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $56.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-13% Synergy $17.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+49% Synergy $0.34
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+49% Synergy $0.97
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+46% Synergy $0.23
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+42% Synergy $0.37
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+40% Synergy $3.75
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+38% Synergy $0.13
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+37% Synergy $0.25
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+36% Synergy $0.68
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+31% Synergy $0.86
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+31% Synergy $0.08
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+31% Synergy $0.20
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+30% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+28% Synergy $0.42
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.31
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+24% Synergy $0.23
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.28
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+23% Synergy $0.29
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+22% Synergy $0.13
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+21% Synergy $0.42
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+21% Synergy $6.32
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+21% Synergy $0.35
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+20% Synergy $0.99
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+18% Synergy $3.41
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.23
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.31
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+15% Synergy $0.39
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+14% Synergy $0.27
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+13% Synergy $0.25
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.29
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+12% Synergy $0.26
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+11% Synergy $0.17
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.19
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+11% Synergy $0.32
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+11% Synergy $0.21
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.23
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.68
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.39
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.17
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+8% Synergy $9.45
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.23
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.32
Prescient Chimera Prescient Chimera
+8% Synergy $0.14
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+4% Synergy $2.16
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+3% Synergy $0.63
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+2% Synergy $2.75
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $0.80
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.80
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $5.88
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-6% Synergy $11.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+50% Synergy $0.17
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+42% Synergy $0.27
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+41% Synergy $0.20
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+36% Synergy $0.15
Condescend Condescend
+34% Synergy $0.40
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+31% Synergy $0.07
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+30% Synergy $0.14
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.27
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+24% Synergy $0.28
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+21% Synergy $0.25
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+16% Synergy $0.24
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+16% Synergy $0.11
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+15% Synergy $0.22
Aetherize Aetherize
+12% Synergy $0.41
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+12% Synergy $0.09
No Escape No Escape
+9% Synergy $0.10
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+9% Synergy $0.11
Anticognition Anticognition
+9% Synergy $0.05
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+9% Synergy $0.16
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+9% Synergy $0.13
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+8% Synergy $0.07
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+7% Synergy $0.06
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+7% Synergy $0.07
Evacuation Evacuation
+5% Synergy $0.36
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+5% Synergy $0.49
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+4% Synergy $0.50
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $2.54
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.71
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.66
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $2.82
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.64
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.19
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.90
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.19
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-2% Synergy $1.83
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.13
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $9.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.05
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.36
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $0.93
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $47.88
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.32
Snap Snap
-6% Synergy $3.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-9% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.08
Negate Negate
-13% Synergy $0.20
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $3.92
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $0.45
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

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

Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+45% Synergy $6.41
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+37% Synergy $0.13
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+28% Synergy $0.15
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+21% Synergy $0.07
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.18
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+15% Synergy $0.28
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.27
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+8% Synergy $0.23
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+8% Synergy $0.20
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+6% Synergy $0.07
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.16
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $0.51
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.41
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.89
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.27
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $4.50
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.35
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $3.49
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-6% Synergy $3.76
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.79
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $8.93
Ponder Ponder
-22% Synergy $1.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+46% Synergy $5.90
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+35% Synergy $0.16
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+22% Synergy $0.15
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+21% Synergy $21.67
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+18% Synergy $0.31
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+16% Synergy $0.41
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+15% Synergy $0.45
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+11% Synergy $0.37
Witching Well Witching Well
+10% Synergy $0.17
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+9% Synergy $0.96
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+9% Synergy $0.17
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+9% Synergy $0.13
Lembas Lembas
+7% Synergy $1.28
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+7% Synergy $0.26
Candlestick Candlestick
+7% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.08
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.46
Spellbook Spellbook
+4% Synergy $4.50
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $10.66
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.70
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-4% Synergy $12.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Matoya, Archon Elder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+33% Synergy $0.39
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+33% Synergy $1.92
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+32% Synergy $0.25
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+28% Synergy $0.17
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+28% Synergy $1.18
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.21
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+26% Synergy $3.88
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+25% Synergy $2.74
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+25% Synergy $0.30
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+22% Synergy $3.74
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.25
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+19% Synergy $0.14
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+17% Synergy $0.42
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+16% Synergy $0.60
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+14% Synergy $3.37
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+14% Synergy $0.24
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+14% Synergy $0.28
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+10% Synergy $0.89
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+7% Synergy $5.19
Think Tank Think Tank
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $41.81
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $3.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.44
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+4% Synergy $1.18
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+4% Synergy $0.32
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.50
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.97
Omniscience Omniscience
+1% Synergy $5.15
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-2% Synergy $1.01
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+23% Synergy $0.47
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+21% Synergy $9.53
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $4.25
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+8% Synergy $1.77

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+47% Synergy $2.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+37% Synergy $0.29
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+23% Synergy $0.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.65
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+17% Synergy $0.26
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $8.77
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+7% Synergy $2.17
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $1.52
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $7.97
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.80
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-4% Synergy $0.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $28.81
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $39.96
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-13% Synergy $9.05

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 $2.89
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+10% Synergy $3.79
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.30
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+7% Synergy $1.84
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+6% Synergy $0.74
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.06
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.43
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $10.98
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $21.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $72.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $36.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.19
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $37.54
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-5% Synergy $3.87
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $0.49
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.56
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+51% Synergy $0.34
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+50% Synergy $0.22
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy $0.33
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+48% Synergy $0.29
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+31% Synergy $0.23
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+24% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+14% Synergy $1.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.26
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $1.03
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.89
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.64
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-1% Synergy $0.80
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $14.49
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $33.01
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $35.36
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
-14% Synergy $0.07

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