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Ormos, Archive Keeper
Price tag $0.17

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

#2067 Current Rank
#2015 Last Week
#1982 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.

Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
+3% Synergy $0.15
Nightmares and Daydreams Nightmares and Daydreams
+2% Synergy $0.26
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
0% Synergy $0.61
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
0% Synergy $1.79
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+56% Synergy $0.11
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+54% Synergy $3.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+47% Synergy $1.07
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+47% Synergy $0.53
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+44% Synergy $1.21
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+42% Synergy $0.41
Atemsis, All-Seeing Atemsis, All-Seeing
+41% Synergy $0.24
Leveler Leveler
+41% Synergy $3.99
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+41% Synergy $2.76
Living Conundrum Living Conundrum
+38% Synergy $0.06

Top Cards

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

Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+34% Synergy $0.85
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+31% Synergy $6.02
Windfall Windfall
+28% Synergy $3.84
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+19% Synergy $1.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+18% Synergy $0.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+17% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+14% Synergy $1.58
High Tide High Tide
+12% Synergy $0.89
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.21
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-4% Synergy $4.33

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $34.12
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+10% Synergy $17.51
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+3% Synergy $49.78
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $91.84
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-4% Synergy $1.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $89.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.38
Force of Will Force of Will
-8% Synergy $63.77
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-10% Synergy $13.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

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

Oneirophage Oneirophage
+38% Synergy $0.10
Forgotten Creation Forgotten Creation
+36% Synergy $0.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+28% Synergy $0.52
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+27% Synergy $0.26
Jace's Archivist Jace's Archivist
+27% Synergy $7.25
Dreamscape Artist Dreamscape Artist
+21% Synergy $0.12
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+20% Synergy $0.78
Toothy, Imaginary Friend Toothy, Imaginary Friend
+20% Synergy $7.48
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+19% Synergy $0.26
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+17% Synergy $4.76
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+17% Synergy $38.02
Sturmgeist Sturmgeist
+17% Synergy $0.25
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+16% Synergy $7.49
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+16% Synergy $7.91
Jushi Apprentice Jushi Apprentice
+16% Synergy $0.48
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+15% Synergy $4.77
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.08
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+13% Synergy $0.19
Starwinder Starwinder
+13% Synergy $0.70
Platinum Angel Platinum Angel
+13% Synergy $8.04
Silver Myr Silver Myr
+12% Synergy $0.42
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+11% Synergy $14.48
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+11% Synergy $0.09
Apprentice Wizard Apprentice Wizard
+11% Synergy $0.17
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+11% Synergy $0.04
Vnwxt, Verbose Host Vnwxt, Verbose Host
+10% Synergy $0.33
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+9% Synergy $0.67
Conspiracy Unraveler Conspiracy Unraveler
+9% Synergy $0.19
Mirror-Mad Phantasm Mirror-Mad Phantasm
+9% Synergy $0.65
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+8% Synergy $0.49
Millikin Millikin
+8% Synergy $0.13
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+7% Synergy $0.20
Kefnet the Mindful Kefnet the Mindful
+7% Synergy $0.21
All-Seeing Arbiter All-Seeing Arbiter
+7% Synergy $0.31
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $11.33
PuPu UFO PuPu UFO
+6% Synergy $0.28
Graceful Adept Graceful Adept
+6% Synergy $0.48
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+5% Synergy $0.44
Jin-Gitaxias The Great Synthesis Jin-Gitaxias
+5% Synergy $7.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+4% Synergy $0.20
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+3% Synergy $2.11
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+3% Synergy $6.92
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.32
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+1% Synergy $4.96
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+1% Synergy $7.74
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
0% Synergy $2.76
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
0% Synergy $6.20
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
-5% Synergy $0.98
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
-16% Synergy $5.41

Instants

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

Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
+28% Synergy $0.20
Tolarian Winds Tolarian Winds
+28% Synergy $0.87
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+18% Synergy $0.11
Unwind Unwind
+15% Synergy $1.21
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+13% Synergy $0.08
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+12% Synergy $1.26
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
+11% Synergy $2.60
Psychic Spiral Psychic Spiral
+10% Synergy $0.20
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+9% Synergy $0.17
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+8% Synergy $0.24
Refute Refute
+7% Synergy $0.09
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.25
Opt Opt
+6% Synergy $0.10
Obsessive Search Obsessive Search
+6% Synergy $0.07
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.42
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.33
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+4% Synergy $0.16
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+4% Synergy $3.81
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+3% Synergy $1.40
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+3% Synergy $0.18
Disallow Disallow
+3% Synergy $3.77
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+2% Synergy $0.57
Wash Away Wash Away
+2% Synergy $0.49
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+2% Synergy $0.16
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.19
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+1% Synergy $0.33
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+1% Synergy $0.58
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+1% Synergy $0.22
Foil Foil
+1% Synergy $0.83
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
0% Synergy $0.12
Consider Consider
-1% Synergy $0.29
Evacuation Evacuation
-1% Synergy $0.16
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
-1% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-2% Synergy $0.67
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
-2% Synergy $0.60
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-2% Synergy $3.74
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.18
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
-3% Synergy $1.85
Dispel Dispel
-3% Synergy $0.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.82
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
-4% Synergy $5.88
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-6% Synergy $48.26
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.47
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-7% Synergy $45.83
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.78
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.89
Snap Snap
-8% Synergy $2.69
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-9% Synergy $7.42
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $7.43

Sorceries

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

Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+34% Synergy $4.69
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $32.52
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+13% Synergy $0.25
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+11% Synergy $0.85
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+10% Synergy $0.16
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+10% Synergy $0.07
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+10% Synergy $1.16
Paradigm Shift Paradigm Shift
+10% Synergy $5.81
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.17
Mind Spring Mind Spring
+7% Synergy $0.23
Clear the Mind Clear the Mind
+7% Synergy $0.14
Echo of Eons Echo of Eons
+6% Synergy $12.48
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+5% Synergy $0.15
Traumatize Traumatize
+3% Synergy $4.34
Consuming Tide Consuming Tide
+3% Synergy $0.45
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+1% Synergy $0.46
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
0% Synergy $0.15
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.18
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
-2% Synergy $3.11
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-2% Synergy $2.45
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $1.53
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
-2% Synergy $2.83
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
-4% Synergy $1.83
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy $8.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+30% Synergy $1.10
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
+26% Synergy $3.50
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $15.51
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+19% Synergy $9.34
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+15% Synergy $0.80
Spellbook Spellbook
+14% Synergy $2.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $3.86
Neurok Stealthsuit Neurok Stealthsuit
+13% Synergy $0.96
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+12% Synergy $0.18
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+11% Synergy $6.14
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.04
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+9% Synergy $0.30
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+8% Synergy $0.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $19.89
Library of Leng Library of Leng
+7% Synergy $169.50
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $13.18
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $4.38
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+6% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+5% Synergy $38.64
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+5% Synergy $0.57
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
-1% Synergy $2.66
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-6% Synergy $17.15

Enchantments

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

Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+34% Synergy $1.00
Nerd Rage Nerd Rage
+21% Synergy $0.35
Mind Unbound Mind Unbound
+17% Synergy $0.46
Omniscience Omniscience
+13% Synergy $5.56
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+11% Synergy $4.65
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+10% Synergy $3.48
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+10% Synergy $0.84
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+9% Synergy $0.30
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+8% Synergy $0.39
Jace's Erasure Jace's Erasure
+8% Synergy $0.17
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+8% Synergy $8.55
Archmage Ascension Archmage Ascension
+7% Synergy $3.06
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $7.04
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.10
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+6% Synergy $0.29
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+6% Synergy $1.93
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.77
Behold the Unspeakable Vision of the Unspeakable Behold the Unspeakable
+5% Synergy $0.08
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+4% Synergy $1.20
Drowned Secrets Drowned Secrets
+2% Synergy $0.50
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+1% Synergy $0.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.06

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+21% Synergy $3.03
Mordenkainen Mordenkainen
+15% Synergy $0.95
Tamiyo, the Moon Sage Tamiyo, the Moon Sage
+6% Synergy $4.77
Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+2% Synergy $1.82
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
0% Synergy $6.96

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+18% Synergy $2.26
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+17% Synergy $0.07
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+17% Synergy $0.10
Shelldock Isle Shelldock Isle
+14% Synergy $2.31
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+12% Synergy $2.39
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+11% Synergy $0.11
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+10% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+10% Synergy $0.14
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+8% Synergy $0.57
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+8% Synergy $0.10
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.19
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+7% Synergy $0.55
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+7% Synergy $0.76
Ipnu Rivulet Ipnu Rivulet
+7% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $38.24
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+6% Synergy $5.11
Memorial to Genius Memorial to Genius
+6% Synergy $0.10
The Surgical Bay The Surgical Bay
+6% Synergy $0.06
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+5% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $4.92
Hidden Cataract Hidden Cataract
+3% Synergy $0.03
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+2% Synergy $1.38
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.48
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $5.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.43
Rivendell Rivendell
-2% Synergy $1.53
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.12
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-4% Synergy $0.60
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-5% Synergy $47.66
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-5% Synergy $10.59
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-9% Synergy $10.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-9% Synergy $34.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+36% Synergy $3.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.18
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.15
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $25.64
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $3.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+6% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+6% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+6% Synergy $4.96
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $12.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.48
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+2% Synergy $1.02
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.68
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.34
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
-5% Synergy $3.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-6% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.21

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+15% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+15% Synergy $32.52
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+9% Synergy $0.80
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.20
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+5% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.42
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.69
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.32
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+1% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
-1% Synergy $4.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $8.82

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