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Meria, Scholar of Antiquity
Price tag $0.32

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

#871 Current Rank
#894 Last Week
#685 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.

Ravenous Robots Ravenous Robots
+9% Synergy $2.66
Improvised Arsenal Improvised Arsenal
+7% Synergy $0.58
Hard-Won Jitte Hard-Won Jitte
+3% Synergy $0.21
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+2% Synergy $0.11
Skateboard Skateboard
+1% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

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

Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+64% Synergy $2.58
Tormod's Crypt Tormod's Crypt
+63% Synergy $0.49
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+63% Synergy $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+62% Synergy $0.37
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+60% Synergy $5.39
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+60% Synergy $1.79
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+57% Synergy $1.61
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+57% Synergy $0.75
Haywire Mite Haywire Mite
+56% Synergy $0.45
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+56% Synergy $4.64

Top Cards

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

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+54% Synergy $2.05
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+54% Synergy $0.40
Battered Golem Battered Golem
+54% Synergy $0.42
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+50% Synergy $0.22
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+39% Synergy $0.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+39% Synergy $44.59
Memnite Memnite
+39% Synergy $2.83
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+22% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+22% Synergy $3.57
Beast Within Beast Within
-10% Synergy $0.47

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+14% Synergy $12.97
Gamble Gamble
+12% Synergy $15.08
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+12% Synergy $157.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+10% Synergy $99.03
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+10% Synergy $12.72
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $41.65
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $108.93
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+7% Synergy $1066.67
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $122.46
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+4% Synergy $26.79

Creatures

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

Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+37% Synergy $0.32
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+36% Synergy $1.96
Phyrexian Walker Phyrexian Walker
+36% Synergy $1.42
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+35% Synergy $2.56
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+32% Synergy $2.62
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+31% Synergy $9.17
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+25% Synergy $6.01
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+24% Synergy $0.54
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+23% Synergy $18.91
Glaring Fleshraker Glaring Fleshraker
+19% Synergy $0.57
Volatile Wanderglyph Volatile Wanderglyph
+19% Synergy $0.05
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+18% Synergy $31.10
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+18% Synergy $0.31
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+18% Synergy $0.33
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+17% Synergy $1.01
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $4.02
Hellkite Igniter Hellkite Igniter
+15% Synergy $0.30
Shield Sphere Shield Sphere
+14% Synergy $9.50
Quicksmith Genius Quicksmith Genius
+13% Synergy $0.35
Stonecoil Serpent Stonecoil Serpent
+12% Synergy $0.40
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+12% Synergy $10.65
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
+12% Synergy $2.96
Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant Chiss-Goria, Forge Tyrant
+12% Synergy $2.43
Lodestone Golem Lodestone Golem
+12% Synergy $0.36
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+12% Synergy $3.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.31
Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald Faldorn, Dread Wolf Herald
+11% Synergy $4.69
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+11% Synergy $1.22
Lizard Blades Lizard Blades
+10% Synergy $3.05
Kuldotha Forgemaster Kuldotha Forgemaster
+10% Synergy $8.74
Hope of Ghirapur Hope of Ghirapur
+9% Synergy $2.42
Bladegraft Aspirant Bladegraft Aspirant
+9% Synergy $0.25
Vexing Shusher Vexing Shusher
+8% Synergy $9.35
Rabbit Battery Rabbit Battery
+8% Synergy $0.33
Champion of the Flame Champion of the Flame
+8% Synergy $0.24
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+7% Synergy $13.56
Displaced Dinosaurs Displaced Dinosaurs
+7% Synergy $5.09
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+7% Synergy $0.84
Chishiro, the Shattered Blade Chishiro, the Shattered Blade
+7% Synergy $0.93
Sarinth Greatwurm Sarinth Greatwurm
+7% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $2.25
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.97
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+3% Synergy $17.28
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+1% Synergy $48.12
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $24.32
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-5% Synergy $1.84
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-7% Synergy $13.64
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-7% Synergy $2.12
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-13% Synergy $0.41
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-17% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+9% Synergy $8.03
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+9% Synergy $12.32
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+9% Synergy $11.10
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+9% Synergy $1.94
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+8% Synergy $7.11
Abrade Abrade
+7% Synergy $0.35
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
+6% Synergy $9.73
Rebel Salvo Rebel Salvo
+6% Synergy $0.23
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+5% Synergy $5.67
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+5% Synergy $0.42
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $68.07
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+4% Synergy $1.06
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+4% Synergy $2.89
Demand Answers Demand Answers
+4% Synergy $0.48
Comet Storm Comet Storm
+3% Synergy $5.08
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+3% Synergy $18.05
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+3% Synergy $0.65
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $4.20
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $14.92
Manamorphose Manamorphose
+2% Synergy $4.27
Silkguard Silkguard
+1% Synergy $0.76
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
0% Synergy $0.51
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
0% Synergy $0.97
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
0% Synergy $5.48
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
0% Synergy $7.88
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-1% Synergy $0.26
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-2% Synergy $0.27
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-2% Synergy $3.34
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-2% Synergy $7.59
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-3% Synergy $1.50
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-4% Synergy $0.36
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
-5% Synergy $0.44
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-6% Synergy $0.24
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-7% Synergy $13.64

Sorceries

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

Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+20% Synergy $0.34
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+11% Synergy $0.38
Creeping Renaissance Creeping Renaissance
+10% Synergy $0.76
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+10% Synergy $0.25
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+9% Synergy $4.69
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+9% Synergy $1.72
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+8% Synergy $0.88
Galvanic Relay Galvanic Relay
+6% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy $47.73
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+5% Synergy $12.63
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+5% Synergy $2063.83
Jaya's Immolating Inferno Jaya's Immolating Inferno
+5% Synergy $2.39
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.21
Mizzium Mortars Mizzium Mortars
+4% Synergy $0.38
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+1% Synergy $1.15
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.62
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+1% Synergy $5.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.45
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-2% Synergy $2.39
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-2% Synergy $0.35
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-6% Synergy $0.45
Harmonize Harmonize
-9% Synergy $0.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $0.65
Decimate Decimate
-13% Synergy $0.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-31% Synergy $2.12
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-36% Synergy $0.38
Cultivate Cultivate
-42% Synergy $0.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+38% Synergy $21.40
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+36% Synergy $0.98
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+34% Synergy $0.63
Darksteel Relic Darksteel Relic
+33% Synergy $1.76
Stone of Erech Stone of Erech
+31% Synergy $0.26
Spellbook Spellbook
+28% Synergy $4.60
Bone Saw Bone Saw
+28% Synergy $0.07
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+28% Synergy $13.71
Herbal Poultice Herbal Poultice
+27% Synergy $0.37
Soul-Guide Lantern Soul-Guide Lantern
+26% Synergy $0.25
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+26% Synergy $24.42
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+25% Synergy $23.52
Zuran Orb Zuran Orb
+24% Synergy $2.81
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+23% Synergy $3.29
Pyrite Spellbomb Pyrite Spellbomb
+23% Synergy $0.14
Cathar's Shield Cathar's Shield
+23% Synergy $0.32
Static Orb Static Orb
+23% Synergy $14.06
Urza's Bauble Urza's Bauble
+22% Synergy $7.16
Claws of Gix Claws of Gix
+22% Synergy $16.18
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+21% Synergy $3.18
Accorder's Shield Accorder's Shield
+21% Synergy $0.26
Spidersilk Net Spidersilk Net
+20% Synergy $0.23
Pithing Needle Pithing Needle
+20% Synergy $0.46
Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant Gerrard's Hourglass Pendant
+18% Synergy $2.78
Storage Matrix Storage Matrix
+18% Synergy $2.33
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+16% Synergy $21.60
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+16% Synergy $3.60
Manifold Key Manifold Key
+16% Synergy $1.74
Fountain of Youth Fountain of Youth
+16% Synergy $0.21
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+15% Synergy $25.08
Glowcap Lantern Glowcap Lantern
+15% Synergy $0.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+14% Synergy $0.56
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+14% Synergy $1.04
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+14% Synergy $0.44
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+13% Synergy $0.16
Semblance Anvil Semblance Anvil
+13% Synergy $7.80
Kite Shield Kite Shield
+13% Synergy $0.21
The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+13% Synergy $3.31
Diamond Pick-Axe Diamond Pick-Axe
+12% Synergy $0.73
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.87
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+12% Synergy $0.32
Experimental Synthesizer Experimental Synthesizer
+12% Synergy $0.41
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+11% Synergy $0.38
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+11% Synergy $0.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.31
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+10% Synergy $38.66
Beamtown Beatstick Beamtown Beatstick
+10% Synergy $0.52
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+10% Synergy $19.32
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+7% Synergy $3.19
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.69

Enchantments

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

Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+23% Synergy $0.36
Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+14% Synergy $0.45
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+13% Synergy $2.78
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+12% Synergy $6.93
Experimental Frenzy Experimental Frenzy
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+5% Synergy $26.49
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+2% Synergy $6.29
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-11% Synergy $0.39

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+15% Synergy $0.92
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $19.97
Karn, the Great Creator Karn, the Great Creator
+10% Synergy $5.71
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $1.58
Ugin, Eye of the Storms Ugin, Eye of the Storms
+7% Synergy $36.84

Utility Lands

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

Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+35% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+28% Synergy $12.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+23% Synergy $39.75
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+20% Synergy $1.68
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+11% Synergy $10.14
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+6% Synergy $50.34
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.60
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1374.41
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
0% Synergy $5.05
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.30
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
-13% Synergy $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+52% Synergy $0.40
Paradise Mantle Paradise Mantle
+31% Synergy $11.84
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+26% Synergy $38.55
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+22% Synergy $214.76
Blinkmoth Urn Blinkmoth Urn
+20% Synergy $0.94
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+19% Synergy $69.59
Chromatic Star Chromatic Star
+19% Synergy $0.35
Jeweled Amulet Jeweled Amulet
+17% Synergy $11.60
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+14% Synergy $0.33
Prophetic Prism Prophetic Prism
+14% Synergy $0.21
Energy Refractor Energy Refractor
+11% Synergy $0.13
Chromatic Sphere Chromatic Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+10% Synergy $0.34
Golden Egg Golden Egg
+9% Synergy $0.27
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+8% Synergy $0.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $3.35
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+7% Synergy $712.70
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+6% Synergy $4.73
Urn of Godfire Urn of Godfire
+6% Synergy $0.08
Guild Globe Guild Globe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+1% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
0% Synergy $0.40
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.65
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+42% Synergy $0.34
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+22% Synergy $0.31
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+18% Synergy $0.33
Power Depot Power Depot
+9% Synergy $0.37
Scene of the Crime Scene of the Crime
+7% Synergy $0.33
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $45.17
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
+5% Synergy $0.46
Taiga Taiga
+5% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $32.49
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $34.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.36
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $32.67
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $16.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+4% Synergy $28.90
City of Brass City of Brass
+4% Synergy $9.12
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
+4% Synergy $8.21
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $32.54
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $16.39
Grove of the Burnwillows Grove of the Burnwillows
+2% Synergy $7.91
Snow-Covered Forest Snow-Covered Forest
+2% Synergy $0.76
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $14.92
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
+1% Synergy $0.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.89
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
0% Synergy $2.84
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $7.45
Commercial District Commercial District
-1% Synergy $7.97
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
-1% Synergy $0.68
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
-2% Synergy $7.69
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
-4% Synergy $0.27
Mountain Mountain
-5% Synergy $0.16
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
-5% Synergy $0.19
Forest Forest
-6% Synergy $0.15
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-6% Synergy $4.50
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
-6% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $1.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-9% Synergy $0.20
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
-10% Synergy $2.03
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-10% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.23
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-16% Synergy $0.33
Game Trail Game Trail
-17% Synergy $0.27
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-18% Synergy $0.29
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-20% Synergy $0.35

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