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Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
Price tag $0.19

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

#577 Current Rank
#688 Last Week
#546 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.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $23.81
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+6% Synergy $0.13
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+5% Synergy $2.01
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+4% Synergy $0.44
Red XIII, Proud Warrior Red XIII, Proud Warrior
+3% Synergy $0.97

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
+65% Synergy $0.31
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+65% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+64% Synergy $2.70
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+64% Synergy $0.23
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+63% Synergy $4.54
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+60% Synergy $1.48
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+59% Synergy $0.95
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+57% Synergy $0.88
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+56% Synergy $0.68
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+56% Synergy $1.35

Top Cards

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

Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+55% Synergy $0.27
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+54% Synergy $1.03
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+52% Synergy $0.44
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.18
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+41% Synergy $0.41
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+41% Synergy $10.75
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+40% Synergy $29.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+21% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.28
Beast Within Beast Within
-9% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+17% Synergy $6.62
Gamble Gamble
+15% Synergy $7.96
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $92.16
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+11% Synergy $7.91
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $67.50
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+9% Synergy $26.02
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+8% Synergy $643.82
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+7% Synergy $46.03
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $71.37
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+7% Synergy $439.87

Creatures

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

Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+39% Synergy $0.25
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.23
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+38% Synergy $1.09
Memnite Memnite
+38% Synergy $1.12
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+35% Synergy $1.27
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+35% Synergy $1.49
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+33% Synergy $6.72
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+27% Synergy $0.18
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+27% Synergy $3.86
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+25% Synergy $12.91
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+19% Synergy $19.55
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+19% Synergy $0.06
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+18% Synergy $0.11
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+17% Synergy $0.16
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $5.25
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+16% Synergy $0.82
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+16% Synergy $0.16
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+16% Synergy $1.99
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+14% Synergy $5.05
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+14% Synergy $1.09
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+14% Synergy $0.15
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+14% Synergy $0.46
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+13% Synergy $1.62
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+13% Synergy $10.23
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+13% Synergy $0.98
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+12% Synergy $0.26
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy $11.08
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+11% Synergy $5.10
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+10% Synergy $5.03
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $2.08
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+10% Synergy $1.13
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+10% Synergy $1.17
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+9% Synergy $10.78
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+9% Synergy $2.91
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+9% Synergy $0.34
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+9% Synergy $0.21
Surtr, Fiery Jötun Surtr, Fiery Jötun
+9% Synergy $0.60
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+8% Synergy $11.95
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+8% Synergy $5.41
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+7% Synergy $3.17
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $2.89
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.47
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.17
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+2% Synergy $27.33
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $13.04
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $9.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-7% Synergy $1.04
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $0.43
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-16% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+12% Synergy $5.03
Abrade Abrade
+11% Synergy $0.15
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $8.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+11% Synergy $5.39
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+10% Synergy $5.18
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+9% Synergy $1.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+7% Synergy $18.76
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $8.51
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.93
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+5% Synergy $0.99
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $3.58
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+5% Synergy $0.47
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+5% Synergy $0.09
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+4% Synergy $0.44
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+3% Synergy $0.95
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+3% Synergy $0.29
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+2% Synergy $8.78
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+2% Synergy $3.26
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+1% Synergy $2.24
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+1% Synergy $6.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.74
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $4.15
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
0% Synergy $3.43
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.07
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-1% Synergy $0.95
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-2% Synergy $0.94
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-2% Synergy $0.20
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy $0.35
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $0.95
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-6% Synergy $11.08
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-7% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+23% Synergy $0.16
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+11% Synergy $1.12
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.23
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+10% Synergy $0.81
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+10% Synergy $0.89
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+9% Synergy $0.23
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.87
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+6% Synergy $23.66
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+6% Synergy $1.12
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+6% Synergy $1474.14
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.06
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $5.33
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $9.10
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $4.02
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+4% Synergy $0.29
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+3% Synergy $1.07
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.73
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Hull Breach Hull Breach
-1% Synergy $1.04
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.73
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-3% Synergy $0.21
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.45
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-10% Synergy $1.07
Decimate Decimate
-12% Synergy $0.16
Three Visits Three Visits
-23% Synergy $6.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-30% Synergy $1.39
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-35% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
-43% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+36% Synergy $0.68
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+34% Synergy $1.20
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+34% Synergy $0.65
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+33% Synergy $0.16
Spellbook Spellbook
+31% Synergy $1.89
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+30% Synergy $8.63
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+28% Synergy $1.40
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+28% Synergy $0.07
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+27% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+26% Synergy $18.73
Herbal Poultice Herbal Poultice
+26% Synergy $0.29
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+24% Synergy $0.98
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+24% Synergy $0.11
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+23% Synergy $6.72
Static Orb Static Orb
+23% Synergy $16.12
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+22% Synergy $0.18
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+22% Synergy $0.39
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+22% Synergy $0.96
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+21% Synergy $1.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+21% Synergy $0.17
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+20% Synergy $3.57
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+19% Synergy $1.29
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+19% Synergy $0.13
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+18% Synergy $2.10
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+18% Synergy $1.90
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+17% Synergy $0.66
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+16% Synergy $24.75
Fountain of Youth Fountain of Youth
+16% Synergy $0.24
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+16% Synergy $0.05
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+15% Synergy $20.57
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+15% Synergy $1.05
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+15% Synergy $1.49
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+15% Synergy $0.33
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+14% Synergy $0.11
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+13% Synergy $0.33
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+13% Synergy $0.20
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+12% Synergy $0.39
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+12% Synergy $14.59
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.24
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+12% Synergy $1.34
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+12% Synergy $5.80
Candy Trail Candy Trail
+12% Synergy $0.24
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+11% Synergy $1.30
Lembas Lembas
+11% Synergy $0.43
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+11% Synergy $0.21
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+11% Synergy $0.71
Fountainport Bell Fountainport Bell
+11% Synergy $0.05
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+11% Synergy $0.22
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+10% Synergy $1.38
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+5% Synergy $2.19

Enchantments

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

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+27% Synergy $0.18
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+15% Synergy $0.31
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+14% Synergy $5.91
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+8% Synergy $24.82
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+3% Synergy $6.87
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
+2% Synergy $15.58
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-11% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+19% Synergy $0.59
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+11% Synergy $4.94
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $0.97
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+6% Synergy $27.80

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+30% Synergy $9.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+24% Synergy $38.71
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+18% Synergy $1.30
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+10% Synergy $9.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+7% Synergy $94.56
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $29.74
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.86
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+2% Synergy $977.12
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $5.69
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $9.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.25
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-17% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.09

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+56% Synergy $0.13
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+30% Synergy $6.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+27% Synergy $24.53
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+24% Synergy $153.22
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+20% Synergy $67.47
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+20% Synergy $2.05
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+19% Synergy $0.17
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+17% Synergy $12.60
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+15% Synergy $0.08
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+12% Synergy $0.22
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+12% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.26
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+9% Synergy $0.13
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.68
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $1.36
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $29.85
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+7% Synergy $55.47
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+7% Synergy $2.86
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+6% Synergy $0.05
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+5% Synergy $0.04
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+2% Synergy $0.93
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.13
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-1% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-1% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.50

Lands

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

Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+42% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+19% Synergy $0.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+19% Synergy $0.21
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+7% Synergy $24.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+7% Synergy $24.28
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+7% Synergy $50.15
Taiga Taiga
+6% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $25.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+6% Synergy $13.74
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.33
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $10.00
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $21.53
City of Brass City of Brass
+5% Synergy $17.03
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+5% Synergy $9.10
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $29.32
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $14.37
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+3% Synergy $8.08
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+3% Synergy $0.58
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.49
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $10.25
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+1% Synergy $11.74
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
0% Synergy $0.81
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-1% Synergy $10.78
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.71
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.73
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
-2% Synergy $2.54
Commercial District Commercial District
-2% Synergy $7.92
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-3% Synergy $5.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.22
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-5% Synergy $3.34
Mountain Mountain
-6% Synergy $0.06
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $6.00
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-6% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-6% Synergy $0.08
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.41
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-7% Synergy $6.45
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-7% Synergy $0.45
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
-7% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.26
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $1.49
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-10% Synergy $0.15
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-10% Synergy $0.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.10
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.21
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-16% Synergy $0.81
Game Trail Game Trail
-18% Synergy $0.20
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-19% Synergy $0.41
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-20% Synergy $0.19

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