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Matoya, Archon Elder
Price tag $0.43

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

#1467 Current Rank
#1685 Last Week
#1428 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Banishing Betrayal Banishing Betrayal
+26% Synergy $0.14
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot
+11% Synergy $1.65
Surveillance Room Surveillance Room
+5% Synergy $0.28
Daughter of the Deep Daughter of the Deep
+4% Synergy
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+2% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

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

Consider Consider
+66% Synergy $0.34
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+64% Synergy $1.41
Opt Opt
+63% Synergy $0.28
Deliberate Deliberate
+61% Synergy $0.17
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+59% Synergy $0.17
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+58% Synergy $0.33
Rivendell Rivendell
+57% Synergy $1.91
Curate Curate
+57% Synergy $0.30
Preordain Preordain
+56% Synergy $0.50
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+56% Synergy $0.90

Top Cards

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

Unauthorized Exit Unauthorized Exit
+56% Synergy $0.18
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+55% Synergy $0.21
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+54% Synergy $0.39
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+52% Synergy $3.55
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+51% Synergy $0.39
Dissolve Dissolve
+50% Synergy $0.28
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+42% Synergy $1.55
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+37% Synergy $1.66
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $6.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.62

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $22.71
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-3% Synergy $167.83
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
-5% Synergy $34.55
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $108.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $129.20
Force of Will Force of Will
-5% Synergy $64.60
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-12% Synergy $18.15
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-15% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+48% Synergy $1.09
Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+48% Synergy $0.36
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+46% Synergy $0.23
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+41% Synergy $0.56
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+38% Synergy $6.25
Il Mheg Pixie Il Mheg Pixie
+38% Synergy $0.20
Mindwhisker Mindwhisker
+36% Synergy $0.22
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+35% Synergy $0.52
Rune-Sealed Wall Rune-Sealed Wall
+31% Synergy $0.17
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+30% Synergy $0.89
Nightveil Sprite Nightveil Sprite
+30% Synergy $0.22
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+29% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+29% Synergy $0.36
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.37
Unwelcome Sprite Unwelcome Sprite
+25% Synergy $0.21
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+24% Synergy $0.27
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+23% Synergy $0.51
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+21% Synergy $0.84
Cruel Witness Cruel Witness
+21% Synergy $0.09
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+20% Synergy $0.38
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+19% Synergy $6.66
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+19% Synergy $1.07
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+18% Synergy $4.32
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+16% Synergy $0.21
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.31
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+13% Synergy $0.23
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+13% Synergy $0.43
Watcher of Hours Watcher of Hours
+13% Synergy $0.25
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+12% Synergy $0.32
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+11% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelmed Apprentice Overwhelmed Apprentice
+11% Synergy $0.24
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+11% Synergy $0.22
Oneirophage Oneirophage
+10% Synergy $0.33
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+10% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Runes Wall of Runes
+10% Synergy $0.21
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+9% Synergy $1.25
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+8% Synergy $1.36
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.40
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+8% Synergy $0.28
Curator of Mysteries Curator of Mysteries
+8% Synergy $0.35
Glistener Seer Glistener Seer
+7% Synergy $0.08
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+7% Synergy $10.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+4% Synergy $2.64
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+2% Synergy $0.32
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+1% Synergy $3.59
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
0% Synergy $0.66
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.82
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-2% Synergy $5.92
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-6% Synergy $9.95
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Sinister Sabotage Sinister Sabotage
+50% Synergy $0.20
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+42% Synergy $0.22
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+40% Synergy $0.16
Swallowed by Leviathan Swallowed by Leviathan
+35% Synergy $0.29
Condescend Condescend
+33% Synergy $0.54
Select for Inspection Select for Inspection
+30% Synergy $0.10
Voyage's End Voyage's End
+29% Synergy $0.18
Ephara's Dispersal Ephara's Dispersal
+28% Synergy $0.30
Unexplained Disappearance Unexplained Disappearance
+23% Synergy $0.19
Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+19% Synergy $0.26
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+16% Synergy $0.19
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+15% Synergy $0.22
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+15% Synergy $0.18
Spellgyre Spellgyre
+11% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
+10% Synergy $0.38
No Escape No Escape
+9% Synergy $0.16
Chain to Memory Chain to Memory
+9% Synergy $0.13
Anticognition Anticognition
+9% Synergy $0.15
Memory Drain Memory Drain
+8% Synergy $0.17
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+8% Synergy $0.27
Perilous Voyage Perilous Voyage
+7% Synergy $0.08
Dazzling Lights Dazzling Lights
+7% Synergy $0.06
Calculated Dismissal Calculated Dismissal
+6% Synergy $0.11
Fated Infatuation Fated Infatuation
+4% Synergy $0.50
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.39
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $3.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.52
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+1% Synergy $2.81
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.77
Pongify Pongify
+0% Synergy $1.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $1.71
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.76
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.18
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-1% Synergy $2.33
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
-2% Synergy $8.60
Resculpt Resculpt
-2% Synergy $0.19
Unwind Unwind
-2% Synergy $1.05
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.96
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-4% Synergy $50.79
High Tide High Tide
-4% Synergy $1.91
Snap Snap
-5% Synergy $3.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-8% Synergy $55.81
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $2.03
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-13% Synergy $0.50
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-14% Synergy $1.11
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-26% Synergy $1.43

Sorceries

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

Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+44% Synergy $4.97
Mentor's Guidance Mentor's Guidance
+36% Synergy $0.15
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+28% Synergy $0.27
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+21% Synergy $0.22
Impede Momentum Impede Momentum
+15% Synergy $0.21
Start the TARDIS Start the TARDIS
+14% Synergy $0.29
Foresee Foresee
+8% Synergy $0.28
Contingency Plan Contingency Plan
+7% Synergy $0.19
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+7% Synergy $0.26
Taigam's Scheming Taigam's Scheming
+6% Synergy $0.06
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+5% Synergy $0.15
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+4% Synergy $0.53
Wash Out Wash Out
+1% Synergy $0.41
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+0% Synergy $37.24
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $4.24
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
-4% Synergy $0.24
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-5% Synergy $5.97
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-6% Synergy $3.71
Windfall Windfall
-11% Synergy $4.94
Fabricate Fabricate
-15% Synergy $9.53
Ponder Ponder
-21% Synergy $1.73

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 $5.63
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+35% Synergy $0.17
Essence Anchor Essence Anchor
+20% Synergy $0.24
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+20% Synergy $24.45
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+17% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+16% Synergy $0.47
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+15% Synergy $0.47
Witching Well Witching Well
+9% Synergy $0.18
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+9% Synergy $0.38
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+9% Synergy $0.64
Sentinel Totem Sentinel Totem
+8% Synergy $0.16
Lunatic Pandora Lunatic Pandora
+8% Synergy $0.11
Lembas Lembas
+7% Synergy $1.27
Darksteel Pendant Darksteel Pendant
+6% Synergy $0.32
Candlestick Candlestick
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.55
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+5% Synergy $3.49
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $0.27
Spellbook Spellbook
+3% Synergy $3.84
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+3% Synergy $9.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy $4.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-4% Synergy $14.36
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.91

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
+32% Synergy $1.81
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+32% Synergy $0.34
Gossip's Talent Gossip's Talent
+31% Synergy $0.29
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+29% Synergy $0.23
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.21
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+27% Synergy $1.39
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+25% Synergy $1.63
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+24% Synergy $0.36
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+24% Synergy $1.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+21% Synergy $5.34
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.33
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+18% Synergy $0.14
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+17% Synergy $0.46
Marit Lage's Slumber Marit Lage's Slumber
+15% Synergy $0.65
Mystic Redaction Mystic Redaction
+14% Synergy $0.25
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+14% Synergy $3.66
Enhanced Surveillance Enhanced Surveillance
+13% Synergy $0.33
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+9% Synergy $0.92
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+6% Synergy $42.97
Think Tank Think Tank
+6% Synergy $0.29
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+6% Synergy $6.89
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $2.89
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+3% Synergy $0.34
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+3% Synergy $1.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $3.12
Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+2% Synergy $0.51
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.04
Omniscience Omniscience
+0% Synergy $6.57
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
-1% Synergy $1.21
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-3% Synergy $0.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-14% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+23% Synergy $0.40
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+21% Synergy $9.02
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $5.08
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+8% Synergy $1.60

Utility Lands

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

Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+46% Synergy $0.94
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+36% Synergy $0.28
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+22% Synergy $1.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.99
Tocasia's Dig Site Tocasia's Dig Site
+16% Synergy $0.25
Soldevi Excavations Soldevi Excavations
+8% Synergy $8.59
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.21
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+1% Synergy $1.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $9.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-1% Synergy $51.80
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.92
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-3% Synergy $0.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $30.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $41.36
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-8% Synergy $0.26
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-13% Synergy $9.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+22% Synergy $4.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+20% Synergy $2.50
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+10% Synergy $0.29
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+9% Synergy $3.38
Laser Screwdriver Laser Screwdriver
+6% Synergy $1.57
Seer's Lantern Seer's Lantern
+6% Synergy $0.07
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $0.77
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.66
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+0% Synergy $11.88
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $73.32
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $35.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $3.30
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.59
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $37.57
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-5% Synergy $1.08
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-8% Synergy $0.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-10% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-10% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+50% Synergy $0.29
Hidden Grotto Hidden Grotto
+48% Synergy $0.26
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+48% Synergy $0.35
Conduit Pylons Conduit Pylons
+47% Synergy $0.28
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+31% Synergy $0.26
Gallifrey Council Chamber Gallifrey Council Chamber
+23% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+13% Synergy $0.95
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.28
Study Hall Study Hall
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+1% Synergy $0.44
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+0% Synergy $37.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $37.32
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.78
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.48
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $16.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
-14% Synergy $2.00

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