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Ormos, Archive Keeper
Price tag $0.34

Legendary CreatureSphinx

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2219 Current Rank
#2320 Last Week
#2059 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ormos, Archive Keeper.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ormos, Archive Keeper decks.

Mathemagics Mathemagics
+13% Synergy
Swat Away Swat Away
+3% Synergy $0.15
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+2% Synergy $0.27
Glen Elendra's Answer Glen Elendra's Answer
+2% Synergy $1.34
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+1% Synergy $2.11

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ormos, Archive Keeper's abilities and overall game plan.

Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+54% Synergy $0.26
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+53% Synergy $3.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+46% Synergy $1.69
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+44% Synergy $0.79
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+43% Synergy $1.44
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+42% Synergy $3.19
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+42% Synergy $0.34
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+40% Synergy $0.83
Leveler Leveler
+40% Synergy $3.89
Living Conundrum Living Conundrum
+39% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ormos, Archive Keeper decks.

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+33% Synergy $1.12
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+31% Synergy $8.02
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $5.37
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+18% Synergy $0.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+18% Synergy $1.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $2.03
Aetherize Aetherize
+15% Synergy $0.47
High Tide High Tide
+11% Synergy $0.94
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $2.09
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-2% Synergy $5.80

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $33.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $22.74
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $58.42
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $106.65
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $1.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.70
Force of Will Force of Will
-7% Synergy $68.34
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $52.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-8% Synergy $15.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ormos, Archive Keeper's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Oneirophage Oneirophage
+35% Synergy $0.16
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+35% Synergy $0.24
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+27% Synergy $0.60
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+27% Synergy $9.33
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+25% Synergy $0.35
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+21% Synergy $4.11
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+20% Synergy $0.18
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+20% Synergy $0.11
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+18% Synergy $8.92
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+17% Synergy $9.63
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+17% Synergy $52.86
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+16% Synergy $8.36
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+15% Synergy $3.37
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.96
Sturmgeist Sturmgeist
+15% Synergy $0.23
Jushi Apprentice Jushi Apprentice
+15% Synergy $0.58
Starwinder Starwinder
+14% Synergy $1.12
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+12% Synergy $26.90
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+12% Synergy $0.24
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+12% Synergy $8.12
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+12% Synergy $0.08
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+11% Synergy $0.50
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.24
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+11% Synergy $0.38
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+11% Synergy $0.39
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.23
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+10% Synergy $0.69
Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+9% Synergy $0.26
Millikin Millikin
+8% Synergy $0.29
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+8% Synergy $0.31
All-Seeing Arbiter All-Seeing Arbiter
+8% Synergy $0.31
Mirror-Mad Phantasm Mirror-Mad Phantasm
+8% Synergy $0.68
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+7% Synergy $0.43
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $11.36
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $1.74
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+5% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.30
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+4% Synergy $0.36
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+4% Synergy $12.10
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+3% Synergy $7.25
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+2% Synergy $1.30
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+2% Synergy $2.57
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+1% Synergy $1.02
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.97
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
0% Synergy $7.65
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
-1% Synergy $2.06
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-5% Synergy $2.00
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
-6% Synergy $3.15
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-15% Synergy $5.43

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ormos, Archive Keeper safe.

Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+28% Synergy $0.90
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+27% Synergy $0.25
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+18% Synergy $0.28
Unwind Unwind
+16% Synergy $1.32
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $1.58
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+12% Synergy $0.17
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+10% Synergy $0.19
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+9% Synergy $2.80
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.15
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+8% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+7% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.06
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.22
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.43
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+5% Synergy $0.10
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $4.78
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+3% Synergy $1.22
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.28
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+3% Synergy $0.48
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $1.66
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+3% Synergy $0.28
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+3% Synergy $0.35
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.65
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.59
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.30
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+1% Synergy $5.09
Foil Foil
+1% Synergy $1.66
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.51
Cancel Cancel
+1% Synergy $0.23
Consider Consider
0% Synergy $0.29
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
0% Synergy $0.67
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-1% Synergy $1.35
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.84
Evacuation Evacuation
-1% Synergy $0.29
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.40
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $2.63
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-3% Synergy $2.87
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.05
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-5% Synergy $44.34
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-5% Synergy $5.66
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $50.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $2.44
Snap Snap
-7% Synergy $3.19
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.97
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-9% Synergy $5.13
Pongify Pongify
-10% Synergy $1.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-11% Synergy $8.38

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ormos, Archive Keeper's game plan and control the board.

Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+34% Synergy $5.03
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+22% Synergy $0.24
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $31.34
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.30
Paradigm Shift Paradigm Shift
+10% Synergy $5.45
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+9% Synergy $0.22
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+9% Synergy $0.26
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+9% Synergy $1.49
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+9% Synergy $3.35
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+7% Synergy $0.30
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+6% Synergy $14.09
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+6% Synergy $0.24
Ravenform Ravenform
+5% Synergy $0.35
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.31
Traumatize Traumatize
+4% Synergy $3.28
Careful Study Careful Study
+4% Synergy $4.62
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.38
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.52
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+1% Synergy $0.24
Preordain Preordain
0% Synergy $0.57
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.39
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.80
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $4.20
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $2.76
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.40
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $2.72
Fabricate Fabricate
-10% Synergy $8.98

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+28% Synergy $1.45
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+27% Synergy $3.08
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+22% Synergy $12.32
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+20% Synergy $9.25
Spellbook Spellbook
+15% Synergy $4.77
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+14% Synergy $1.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.56
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+12% Synergy $1.42
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+12% Synergy $0.24
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+11% Synergy $5.52
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $3.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $28.23
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+7% Synergy $0.34
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $169.50
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+6% Synergy $0.42
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+6% Synergy $0.13
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+5% Synergy $16.07
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.46
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $1.00
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+4% Synergy $44.24
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+4% Synergy $18.48
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+1% Synergy $0.27
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
0% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-5% Synergy $15.81

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ormos, Archive Keeper's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+33% Synergy $1.43
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+20% Synergy $0.60
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+15% Synergy $0.48
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $6.39
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+11% Synergy $6.61
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+11% Synergy $2.89
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+9% Synergy $0.43
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+8% Synergy $0.32
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+8% Synergy $0.28
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+8% Synergy $9.59
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+7% Synergy $0.42
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+6% Synergy $0.40
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+6% Synergy $0.18
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.26
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+5% Synergy $4.46
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+5% Synergy $1.93
Propaganda Propaganda
+4% Synergy $3.22
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+4% Synergy $9.71
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+4% Synergy $2.89
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+4% Synergy $0.20
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+3% Synergy $0.52
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
0% Synergy $0.35
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
0% Synergy $0.95
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $10.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ormos, Archive Keeper to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+20% Synergy $3.97
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+14% Synergy $1.12
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+6% Synergy $6.00
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+3% Synergy $1.66
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+1% Synergy $8.76

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+19% Synergy $3.70
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+18% Synergy $0.16
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+18% Synergy $0.12
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+15% Synergy $2.25
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+14% Synergy $2.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+12% Synergy $0.30
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+11% Synergy $0.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.30
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+10% Synergy $0.21
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+9% Synergy $43.73
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+9% Synergy $0.32
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.72
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $0.69
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+7% Synergy $5.33
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.53
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+7% Synergy $0.28
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+5% Synergy $0.11
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+5% Synergy $0.19
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
+4% Synergy $1.08
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+4% Synergy $0.63
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+4% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $9.15
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+3% Synergy $1.60
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $4.49
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.66
Rivendell Rivendell
-1% Synergy $1.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $24.44
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.36
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-5% Synergy $0.65
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $55.63
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-5% Synergy $12.22
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-8% Synergy $9.07
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-8% Synergy $37.08

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+35% Synergy $5.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $2.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+13% Synergy $0.21
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.60
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.31
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $34.62
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $5.06
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.80
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+5% Synergy $0.25
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+4% Synergy $0.51
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.33
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+4% Synergy $14.98
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.88
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-7% Synergy $0.30
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ormos, Archive Keeper decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $31.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+7% Synergy $1.30
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+4% Synergy $0.41
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.51
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
0% Synergy $0.97
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
-1% Synergy $5.80
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.05

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