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Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
Price tag $0.29

Legendary CreatureElf Artificer

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#705 Current Rank
#754 Last Week
#584 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Meria, Scholar of Antiquity.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Meria, Scholar of Antiquity decks.

Interdimensional Web Watch Interdimensional Web Watch
+2% Synergy $0.29
Shadow of the Goblin Shadow of the Goblin
+1% Synergy $0.89
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $17.36
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.48
Cheering Crowd Cheering Crowd
0% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's abilities and overall game plan.

Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+64% Synergy $0.36
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+64% Synergy $1.88
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+64% Synergy $0.30
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+63% Synergy $0.22
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+62% Synergy $4.43
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+60% Synergy $3.27
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+57% Synergy $1.08
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+57% Synergy $1.04
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+56% Synergy $0.53
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+55% Synergy $1.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Meria, Scholar of Antiquity decks.

Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+55% Synergy $0.56
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+55% Synergy $0.22
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+52% Synergy $0.50
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+48% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+40% Synergy $0.57
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+40% Synergy $32.17
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+40% Synergy $17.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+20% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.12
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+16% Synergy $8.36
Gamble Gamble
+14% Synergy $11.61
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $109.39
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+11% Synergy $8.47
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $78.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+8% Synergy $28.63
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $716.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $78.39
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+7% Synergy $478.33

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+38% Synergy $0.17
Memnite Memnite
+38% Synergy $2.66
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+37% Synergy $1.62
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+37% Synergy $3.07
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+35% Synergy $1.11
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+33% Synergy $2.81
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+32% Synergy $7.52
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+26% Synergy $0.24
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+25% Synergy $4.97
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+24% Synergy $12.73
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+19% Synergy $0.02
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+18% Synergy $21.80
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+18% Synergy $0.10
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+17% Synergy $0.65
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $5.71
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+16% Synergy $0.15
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+16% Synergy $0.13
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+15% Synergy $2.59
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+14% Synergy $1.28
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+13% Synergy $5.28
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+13% Synergy $0.99
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+13% Synergy $0.21
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+13% Synergy $8.84
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+13% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy $12.15
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+12% Synergy $1.54
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+12% Synergy $10.16
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+10% Synergy $6.63
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $2.26
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $6.53
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+10% Synergy $1.40
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+9% Synergy $0.17
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+9% Synergy $1.41
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+8% Synergy $11.33
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+8% Synergy $2.24
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+8% Synergy $0.26
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+7% Synergy $4.43
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $1.38
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+6% Synergy $3.90
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+6% Synergy $13.05
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $2.99
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.02
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $31.65
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $14.90
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $11.72
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-7% Synergy $1.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $0.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-16% Synergy $0.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Meria, Scholar of Antiquity safe.

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+11% Synergy $4.91
Abrade Abrade
+10% Synergy $0.12
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+10% Synergy $9.63
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+10% Synergy $6.79
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+10% Synergy $5.43
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+10% Synergy $2.31
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+6% Synergy $52.81
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+6% Synergy $21.91
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $9.52
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+6% Synergy $0.08
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.87
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $1.01
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $3.97
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+5% Synergy $0.41
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+4% Synergy $0.45
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+3% Synergy $0.99
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.27
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $10.65
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $2.61
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.42
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+1% Synergy $6.03
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $1.26
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $4.14
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.12
Silkguard Silkguard
0% Synergy $3.82
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-1% Synergy $0.83
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-1% Synergy $5.04
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-2% Synergy $0.21
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.50
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $0.80
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-6% Synergy $0.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $10.98
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-7% Synergy $0.33

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's game plan and control the board.

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+22% Synergy $0.18
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+10% Synergy $0.24
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+10% Synergy $0.86
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.25
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+10% Synergy $1.07
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.77
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+9% Synergy $0.80
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+6% Synergy $24.09
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1486.43
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.05
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $6.13
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+5% Synergy $1.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.23
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.02
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $1.64
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $1.87
Hull Breach Hull Breach
0% Synergy $1.05
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-1% Synergy $4.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.69
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.23
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.31
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $1.83
Decimate Decimate
-12% Synergy $0.18
Three Visits Three Visits
-23% Synergy $5.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-30% Synergy $1.95
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-35% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-42% Synergy $0.61

Utility Artifacts

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

Cloud Key Cloud Key
+35% Synergy $1.97
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+35% Synergy $0.41
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+34% Synergy $0.92
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+33% Synergy $0.16
Spellbook Spellbook
+30% Synergy $2.55
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+28% Synergy $9.94
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+28% Synergy $0.05
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+27% Synergy $0.15
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+26% Synergy $2.32
Herbal Poultice Herbal Poultice
+26% Synergy $0.34
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+26% Synergy $19.62
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+24% Synergy $10.19
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+23% Synergy $2.59
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+23% Synergy $0.09
Static Orb Static Orb
+23% Synergy $17.23
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+22% Synergy $1.49
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.18
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+21% Synergy $1.35
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+21% Synergy $0.52
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+21% Synergy $3.34
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+20% Synergy $0.15
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+19% Synergy $0.12
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+19% Synergy $1.53
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+18% Synergy $1.95
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+17% Synergy $2.62
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+16% Synergy $1.15
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+16% Synergy $24.96
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+16% Synergy $21.34
Fountain of Youth Fountain of Youth
+16% Synergy $0.23
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+16% Synergy $0.07
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+15% Synergy $2.16
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.94
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+14% Synergy $0.41
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+13% Synergy $0.93
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+13% Synergy $0.13
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+13% Synergy $0.29
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+13% Synergy $0.17
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+12% Synergy $0.38
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.94
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+11% Synergy $22.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+11% Synergy $7.42
Lembas Lembas
+11% Synergy $0.90
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+11% Synergy $0.32
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+11% Synergy $1.61
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+11% Synergy $0.26
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+10% Synergy $0.34
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+10% Synergy $0.11
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+6% Synergy $2.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Meria, Scholar of Antiquity's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+26% Synergy $0.16
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+14% Synergy $0.41
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+13% Synergy $6.68
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+10% Synergy $2.19
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.14
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+6% Synergy $25.58
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $5.25
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+2% Synergy $23.11
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-11% Synergy $0.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Meria, Scholar of Antiquity to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+17% Synergy $0.75
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.46
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+10% Synergy $19.42
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $1.15
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+8% Synergy $32.13

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $11.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $35.36
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+19% Synergy $1.57
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $7.03
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $32.95
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $2.78
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $993.06
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $5.45
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $7.75
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.31
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-15% Synergy $0.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+54% Synergy $0.25
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+30% Synergy $9.87
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+27% Synergy $26.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+23% Synergy $181.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+20% Synergy $64.47
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+20% Synergy $1.26
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+19% Synergy $0.22
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+17% Synergy $10.27
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.33
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+14% Synergy $0.05
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+12% Synergy $0.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+11% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.26
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+9% Synergy $0.09
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.69
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $2.08
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+6% Synergy $38.46
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+6% Synergy $32.95
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $4.29
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+6% Synergy $0.09
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+5% Synergy $0.07
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.46
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
0% Synergy $0.45
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.49

Lands

The mana base foundation for Meria, Scholar of Antiquity decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+42% Synergy $0.19
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+20% Synergy $0.18
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.55
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.35
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $22.31
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $38.48
Taiga Taiga
+6% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $26.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $23.54
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+6% Synergy $0.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $8.50
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+5% Synergy $12.90
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $19.30
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $19.64
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.02
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $24.01
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $12.77
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+3% Synergy $10.16
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.64
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.36
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $5.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $32.18
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.50
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $12.57
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-1% Synergy $2.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $4.33
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.69
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $7.77
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-2% Synergy $5.96
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.05
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-5% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.06
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-6% Synergy $0.06
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $4.81
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.21
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-7% Synergy $4.67
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.31
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-7% Synergy $0.12
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.42
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-10% Synergy $0.09
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-10% Synergy $0.14
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.12
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-16% Synergy $0.54
Game Trail Game Trail
-17% Synergy $0.12
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.22
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-20% Synergy $0.21

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