Matoya, Archon Elder
$0.40
$0.40Legendary Creature — Human Warlock
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#1529
Current Rank
#1851
Last Week
#1431
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketNew Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Matoya, Archon Elder decks.
Banishing Betrayal+26% Synergy
$0.14
H.E.R.B.I.E., Lovable Robot+11% Synergy
$2.31
Daughter of the Deep+6% Synergy
$0.61
Pensive Professor+2% Synergy
$0.56
Mana Sculpt-1% Synergy
$0.93
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Matoya, Archon Elder's abilities and overall game plan.
Consider+66% Synergy
$0.30
Serum Visions+64% Synergy
$1.46
Opt+63% Synergy
$0.28
Deliberate+61% Synergy
$0.17
Sigiled Starfish+59% Synergy
$0.17
Otherworldly Gaze+58% Synergy
$0.32
Rivendell+57% Synergy
$1.89
Curate+57% Synergy
$0.31
Preordain+56% Synergy
$0.48
Jace's Sanctum+56% Synergy
$1.02
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Matoya, Archon Elder decks.
Unauthorized Exit+56% Synergy
$0.18
Dreams of Laguna+55% Synergy
$0.19
Mission Briefing+54% Synergy
$0.38
Thassa, God of the Sea+52% Synergy
$3.82
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis+51% Synergy
$0.35
Dissolve+51% Synergy
$0.28
Laboratory Maniac+42% Synergy
$1.86
Psychosis Crawler+37% Synergy
$1.58
Sapphire Medallion+6% Synergy
$6.20
Counterspell-11% Synergy
$3.50
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Thassa's Oracle+7% Synergy
$22.12
Chrome Mox-3% Synergy
$168.27
Consecrated Sphinx-5% Synergy
$34.43
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$129.75
The One Ring-5% Synergy
$105.23
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$64.11
Fierce Guardianship-6% Synergy
$57.92
Cyclonic Rift-10% Synergy
$41.45
Mystical Tutor-12% Synergy
$17.48
Rhystic Study-15% Synergy
$69.78
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Matoya, Archon Elder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Elvish Mariner+48% Synergy
$1.04
Cryptic Annelid+48% Synergy
$0.34
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell+46% Synergy
$0.26
Homunculus Horde+41% Synergy
$0.46
Alandra, Sky Dreamer+38% Synergy
$6.32
Il Mheg Pixie+38% Synergy
$0.19
Mindwhisker+36% Synergy
$0.20
Chasm Skulker+36% Synergy
$0.52
Rune-Sealed Wall+31% Synergy
$0.19
Nightveil Sprite+31% Synergy
$0.22
Triskaidekaphile+30% Synergy
$0.85
Mischievous Mystic+29% Synergy
$0.26
Faerie Seer+29% Synergy
$0.33
Emrakul's Messenger+27% Synergy
$0.32
Unwelcome Sprite+26% Synergy
$0.19
Geist of the Archives+24% Synergy
$0.26
PuPu UFO+23% Synergy
$0.52
Talrand, Sky Summoner+21% Synergy
$0.86
Cruel Witness+21% Synergy
$0.09
Sphinx of Foresight+20% Synergy
$0.38
Minn, Wily Illusionist+19% Synergy
$6.86
Princess Yue+19% Synergy
$1.07
Twenty-Toed Toad+18% Synergy
$4.28
Artificer's Assistant+15% Synergy
$0.24
Body of Knowledge+14% Synergy
$0.30
Silver Raven+13% Synergy
$0.23
Vnwxt, Verbose Host+13% Synergy
$0.41
Watcher of Hours+13% Synergy
$0.24
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur+12% Synergy
$0.33
Augury Owl+11% Synergy
$0.33
Clinquant Skymage+11% Synergy
$0.21
Overwhelmed Apprentice+11% Synergy
$0.25
Oneirophage+10% Synergy
$0.34
Detective of the Month+10% Synergy
$0.34
Wall of Runes+10% Synergy
$0.21
Walking Atlas+9% Synergy
$1.35
Murmuring Mystic+8% Synergy
$1.20
Nadir Kraken+8% Synergy
$0.40
Prognostic Sphinx+8% Synergy
$0.28
Curator of Mysteries+7% Synergy
$0.34
Glistener Seer+7% Synergy
$0.08
Toothy, Imaginary Friend+7% Synergy
$10.06
Baral, Chief of Compliance+4% Synergy
$2.66
Haughty Djinn+2% Synergy
$0.36
Archmage of Runes+1% Synergy
$3.18
Archmage Emeritus0% Synergy
$0.60
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.85
Hullbreaker Horror-2% Synergy
$5.69
Faerie Mastermind-6% Synergy
$9.80
Solemn Simulacrum-12% Synergy
$0.31
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Matoya, Archon Elder safe.
Sinister Sabotage+50% Synergy
$0.19
Fading Hope+42% Synergy
$0.23
Hithlain Knots+40% Synergy
$0.18
Swallowed by Leviathan+35% Synergy
$0.25
Condescend+33% Synergy
$0.55
Select for Inspection+30% Synergy
$0.10
Voyage's End+29% Synergy
$0.18
Ephara's Dispersal+29% Synergy
$0.32
Unexplained Disappearance+23% Synergy
$0.18
Behold the Multiverse+19% Synergy
$0.28
Don't Make a Sound+16% Synergy
$0.19
Council's Deliberation+15% Synergy
$0.16
Bane's Contingency+15% Synergy
$0.21
Spellgyre+11% Synergy
$0.24
Aetherize+10% Synergy
$0.35
No Escape+9% Synergy
$0.17
Chain to Memory+9% Synergy
$0.13
Anticognition+9% Synergy
$0.16
Memory Drain+8% Synergy
$0.20
Delightful Discovery+8% Synergy
$0.29
Perilous Voyage+7% Synergy
$0.08
Dazzling Lights+7% Synergy
$0.06
Calculated Dismissal+6% Synergy
$0.11
Fated Infatuation+4% Synergy
$0.50
Evacuation+4% Synergy
$0.32
Commandeer+3% Synergy
$3.12
Rapid Hybridization+3% Synergy
$0.72
Jwari Disruption+1% Synergy
$0.40
Flare of Denial+1% Synergy
$2.52
Aetherspouts+1% Synergy
$0.77
Pongify+0% Synergy
$1.74
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$6.31
Strix Serenade0% Synergy
$1.76
Engulf the Shore-1% Synergy
$2.83
Muddle the Mixture-1% Synergy
$2.38
Swan Song-1% Synergy
$8.73
Flusterstorm-2% Synergy
$8.69
Resculpt-2% Synergy
$0.27
Unwind-2% Synergy
$1.02
An Offer You Can't Refuse-3% Synergy
$1.98
Force of Negation-4% Synergy
$49.92
High Tide-4% Synergy
$1.91
Reality Shift-5% Synergy
$0.27
Snap-5% Synergy
$3.46
Mana Drain-8% Synergy
$55.81
Arcane Denial-9% Synergy
$2.04
Negate-12% Synergy
$0.29
Dramatic Reversal-13% Synergy
$0.53
Frantic Search-14% Synergy
$1.04
Brainstorm-26% Synergy
$1.43
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Matoya, Archon Elder's game plan and control the board.
Mystic Speculation+44% Synergy
$4.97
Mentor's Guidance+36% Synergy
$0.16
Scour All Possibilities+28% Synergy
$0.27
Freeze in Place+21% Synergy
$0.23
Impede Momentum+14% Synergy
$0.22
Start the TARDIS+14% Synergy
$0.29
Foresee+8% Synergy
$0.28
Contingency Plan+7% Synergy
$0.20
Multiple Choice+7% Synergy
$0.26
Taigam's Scheming+6% Synergy
$0.06
Arwen's Gift+5% Synergy
$0.13
Devastation Tide+4% Synergy
$0.53
Wash Out+1% Synergy
$0.40
Curse of the Swine+1% Synergy
$0.34
Sea Gate Restoration+0% Synergy
$37.00
Spectral Deluge-2% Synergy
$4.22
Treasure Cruise-4% Synergy
$0.22
Gitaxian Probe-5% Synergy
$5.33
Solve the Equation-6% Synergy
$3.70
Windfall-11% Synergy
$5.01
Fabricate-15% Synergy
$9.57
Ponder-21% Synergy
$1.86
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+46% Synergy
$5.88
Mazemind Tome+35% Synergy
$0.16
Essence Anchor+20% Synergy
$0.27
Palantír of Orthanc+20% Synergy
$24.45
The Temporal Anchor+17% Synergy
$0.33
Treasure Map+16% Synergy
$0.46
Crystal Ball+15% Synergy
$0.48
Witching Well+9% Synergy
$0.21
Thopter Fabricator+9% Synergy
$0.38
Candy Trail+9% Synergy
$0.84
Sentinel Totem+8% Synergy
$0.16
Lunatic Pandora+8% Synergy
$0.10
Lembas+7% Synergy
$1.25
Darksteel Pendant+6% Synergy
$0.31
Candlestick+6% Synergy
$0.17
Sword of Once and Future+6% Synergy
$4.60
The Water Crystal+5% Synergy
$4.26
Astrologian's Planisphere+4% Synergy
$0.31
Spellbook+3% Synergy
$3.81
Venser's Journal+3% Synergy
$9.38
Lightning Greaves0% Synergy
$7.80
Wayfarer's Bauble-2% Synergy
$0.29
Isochron Scepter-4% Synergy
$14.15
Swiftfoot Boots-10% Synergy
$5.49
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Matoya, Archon Elder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Search for Azcanta+32% Synergy
$1.78
Retreat to Coralhelm+32% Synergy
$0.33
Gossip's Talent+31% Synergy
$0.28
Eyes Everywhere+28% Synergy
$0.24
Lost Isle Calling+27% Synergy
$0.22
Ominous Seas+27% Synergy
$1.06
Wizard Class+26% Synergy
$2.19
Proft's Eidetic Memory+24% Synergy
$1.55
Case of the Shifting Visage+24% Synergy
$0.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight+21% Synergy
$5.94
Omen of the Sea+19% Synergy
$0.33
Psychic Impetus+18% Synergy
$0.14
Aqueous Form+17% Synergy
$0.54
Marit Lage's Slumber+15% Synergy
$0.74
Mystic Redaction+14% Synergy
$0.24
The Legend of Kuruk+13% Synergy
$3.18
Enhanced Surveillance+13% Synergy
$0.32
Netherese Puzzle-Ward+9% Synergy
$0.94
Mind Over Matter+6% Synergy
$43.25
Think Tank+6% Synergy
$0.28
Psychic Corrosion+6% Synergy
$6.49
Sphinx's Tutelage+4% Synergy
$2.73
Teferi's Tutelage+4% Synergy
$0.38
Jace's Erasure+3% Synergy
$0.34
Amphibian Downpour+3% Synergy
$1.07
Propaganda+3% Synergy
$2.98
Case of the Ransacked Lab+2% Synergy
$0.51
Counterbalance+2% Synergy
$6.04
Omniscience+0% Synergy
$5.92
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$1.20
Imprisoned in the Moon-3% Synergy
$0.33
Mystic Remora-14% Synergy
$11.72
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Matoya, Archon Elder to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Mirror Mage+23% Synergy
$0.41
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries+20% Synergy
$8.84
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+11% Synergy
$5.07
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets+8% Synergy
$1.95
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Zhalfirin Void+46% Synergy
$0.94
Castle Vantress+36% Synergy
$0.28
Isolated Watchtower+22% Synergy
$1.12
Reliquary Tower+17% Synergy
$2.93
Tocasia's Dig Site+16% Synergy
$0.25
Soldevi Excavations+8% Synergy
$8.59
Terrain Generator+6% Synergy
$2.22
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital+1% Synergy
$1.75
Mistrise Village+1% Synergy
$10.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-1% Synergy
$53.31
Mystic Sanctuary-3% Synergy
$0.84
Cephalid Coliseum-3% Synergy
$0.26
Otawara, Soaring City-6% Synergy
$29.98
Urza's Saga-8% Synergy
$39.99
Lonely Sandbar-8% Synergy
$0.21
Academy Ruins-13% Synergy
$9.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Decanter of Endless Water+22% Synergy
$4.11
Thought Vessel+20% Synergy
$2.38
Mana Geode+10% Synergy
$0.29
Sonic Screwdriver+9% Synergy
$3.40
Laser Screwdriver+6% Synergy
$1.52
Seer's Lantern+6% Synergy
$0.07
Bender's Waterskin+5% Synergy
$0.85
Arcane Signet+2% Synergy
$1.16
Fellwar Stone+2% Synergy
$0.93
Sceptre of Eternal Glory+1% Synergy
$20.64
Extraplanar Lens+0% Synergy
$12.18
Mox Amber0% Synergy
$73.46
Sky Diamond-1% Synergy
$0.28
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$35.58
Sol Ring-3% Synergy
$5.41
Caged Sun-4% Synergy
$3.59
Lotus Petal-5% Synergy
$37.55
Gilded Lotus-5% Synergy
$1.15
Midnight Clock-8% Synergy
$0.63
Mind Stone-10% Synergy
$0.27
Everflowing Chalice-10% Synergy
$0.30
Lands
The mana base foundation for Matoya, Archon Elder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Crystal Grotto+51% Synergy
$0.29
Hidden Grotto+48% Synergy
$0.27
The Grey Havens+48% Synergy
$0.26
Conduit Pylons+47% Synergy
$0.33
Rumble Arena+31% Synergy
$0.28
Gallifrey Council Chamber+23% Synergy
$0.33
Snow-Covered Island+13% Synergy
$0.96
Path of Ancestry+10% Synergy
$0.56
Study Hall+5% Synergy
$0.29
Jwari Disruption+1% Synergy
$0.40
Sea Gate Restoration+0% Synergy
$37.00
Sink into Stupor0% Synergy
$6.31
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.85
Misty Rainforest-1% Synergy
$36.70
Scalding Tarn-1% Synergy
$37.30
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
$19.12
Flooded Strand-2% Synergy
$15.61
Myriad Landscape-4% Synergy
$0.29
Island-13% Synergy
$2.00
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