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The Ancient One
Price tag $2.42

Legendary CreatureSpirit God

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

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

#733 Current Rank
#771 Last Week
#704 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Ancient One.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Ancient One decks.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+15% Synergy $3.83
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+5% Synergy $1.59
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+5% Synergy $2.50
Armaggon, Future Shark Armaggon, Future Shark
+3% Synergy $0.41
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+1% Synergy $0.76

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Ancient One's abilities and overall game plan.

Training Grounds Training Grounds
+49% Synergy $7.37
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+45% Synergy $1.76
Wonder Wonder
+45% Synergy $1.36
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+43% Synergy $2.18
Cruel Somnophage Cruel Somnophage
+42% Synergy $0.66
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+40% Synergy $0.57
Terror Tide Terror Tide
+40% Synergy $0.30
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+39% Synergy $4.64
Dread Return Dread Return
+39% Synergy $0.47
The Everflowing Well The Myriad Pools The Everflowing Well
+35% Synergy $0.35

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Ancient One decks.

Victimize Victimize
+33% Synergy $1.20
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+33% Synergy $3.92
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+33% Synergy $8.42
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+32% Synergy $0.74
Reanimate Reanimate
+31% Synergy $9.18
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+30% Synergy $0.27
Windfall Windfall
+25% Synergy $4.79
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+21% Synergy $0.46
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+21% Synergy $1.15
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $2.48

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+5% Synergy $24.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-3% Synergy $68.04
Notion Thief Notion Thief
-3% Synergy $1.58
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $69.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.28
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $64.98
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $17.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $67.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.42

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Ancient One's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+35% Synergy $0.30
Millikin Millikin
+33% Synergy $0.34
Dreadhound Dreadhound
+32% Synergy $0.34
Deranged Assistant Deranged Assistant
+28% Synergy $0.09
Souls of the Lost Souls of the Lost
+28% Synergy $0.37
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+28% Synergy $20.07
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+28% Synergy $1.84
Sepulchral Primordial Sepulchral Primordial
+27% Synergy $0.36
Fleet Swallower Fleet Swallower
+27% Synergy $1.35
Starving Revenant Starving Revenant
+27% Synergy $0.27
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+26% Synergy $1.71
Shadow of Mortality Shadow of Mortality
+24% Synergy $0.65
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+24% Synergy $0.34
Kiora, the Rising Tide Kiora, the Rising Tide
+23% Synergy $0.42
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+19% Synergy $2.39
Stitcher's Supplier Stitcher's Supplier
+19% Synergy $0.23
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+19% Synergy $15.72
Disciple of Bolas Disciple of Bolas
+19% Synergy $0.26
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+18% Synergy $13.50
Gyruda, Doom of Depths Gyruda, Doom of Depths
+17% Synergy $0.44
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+17% Synergy $9.57
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+17% Synergy $0.65
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+16% Synergy $1.76
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+16% Synergy $7.94
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
+16% Synergy $14.60
Shadowgrange Archfiend Shadowgrange Archfiend
+16% Synergy $5.34
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+16% Synergy $0.39
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $2.14
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+13% Synergy $1.71
Screeching Scorchbeast Screeching Scorchbeast
+13% Synergy $2.54
Chupacabra Echo Chupacabra Echo
+13% Synergy $0.20
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+12% Synergy $43.74
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+12% Synergy $22.90
Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake Uchbenbak, the Great Mistake
+12% Synergy $0.09
Abyssal Harvester Abyssal Harvester
+11% Synergy $0.38
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+10% Synergy $4.55
Dreadwing Scavenger Dreadwing Scavenger
+10% Synergy $0.18
Huskburster Swarm Huskburster Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.25
Ruthless Technomancer Ruthless Technomancer
+9% Synergy $3.56
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+8% Synergy $0.34
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+7% Synergy $5.88
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+7% Synergy $5.31
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+7% Synergy $2.39
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+7% Synergy $41.57
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+6% Synergy $1.08
Nemesis of Reason Nemesis of Reason
+5% Synergy $3.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.31
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+3% Synergy $30.58
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
-3% Synergy $4.88
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-12% Synergy $2.05

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Ancient One safe.

Another Chance Another Chance
+18% Synergy $0.21
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+17% Synergy $3.06
Entomb Entomb
+15% Synergy $16.82
Overwhelming Remorse Overwhelming Remorse
+15% Synergy $0.11
Join the Dead Join the Dead
+13% Synergy $0.15
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+12% Synergy $0.35
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+11% Synergy $1.62
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+11% Synergy $4.37
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+10% Synergy $0.54
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+7% Synergy $4.99
Tainted Indulgence Tainted Indulgence
+7% Synergy $0.32
Circular Logic Circular Logic
+7% Synergy $0.29
Confounding Riddle Confounding Riddle
+7% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $14.23
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+4% Synergy $1.93
Counterpoint Counterpoint
+4% Synergy $0.31
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+3% Synergy $2.82
Don't Make a Sound Don't Make a Sound
+3% Synergy $0.11
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+2% Synergy $3.32
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+2% Synergy $0.29
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+1% Synergy $0.33
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-1% Synergy $0.41
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
-1% Synergy $6.52
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $26.08
Consider Consider
-3% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.31
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-4% Synergy $0.49
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-5% Synergy $6.80
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $1.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-5% Synergy $52.04
Aetherize Aetherize
-5% Synergy $0.39
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
-6% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $6.97
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.10
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.73
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.42
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
-11% Synergy $0.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Ancient One's game plan and control the board.

Wail of the Forgotten Wail of the Forgotten
+34% Synergy $0.21
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+25% Synergy $4.84
Living Death Living Death
+22% Synergy $1.90
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+19% Synergy $0.19
Persist Persist
+19% Synergy $0.75
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+15% Synergy $0.36
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+15% Synergy $1.32
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+14% Synergy $2.96
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+11% Synergy $7.67
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.16
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+9% Synergy $0.76
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+8% Synergy $10.31
Afterlife from the Loam Afterlife from the Loam
+8% Synergy $0.31
Deep Analysis Deep Analysis
+7% Synergy $0.24
Exhume Exhume
+7% Synergy $5.87
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+6% Synergy $3.33
Traumatize Traumatize
+6% Synergy $4.01
Winternight Stories Winternight Stories
+6% Synergy $2.31
Defossilize Defossilize
+6% Synergy $0.14
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.56
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+5% Synergy $0.82
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+5% Synergy $4.02
Zombify Zombify
+5% Synergy $0.29
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+4% Synergy $1.04
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+4% Synergy $2.02
Connive // Concoct Connive // Concoct
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+2% Synergy $5.09
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+2% Synergy $0.36
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+2% Synergy $4.34
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $25.35
Damnation Damnation
-2% Synergy $20.74
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $4.69
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
-6% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

The Cauldron of Eternity The Cauldron of Eternity
+31% Synergy $1.32
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+20% Synergy $21.06
Altar of the Wretched Wretched Bonemass Altar of the Wretched
+19% Synergy $0.64
Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+15% Synergy $30.56
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+11% Synergy $13.66
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+11% Synergy $3.80
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+11% Synergy $2.55
Perpetual Timepiece Perpetual Timepiece
+10% Synergy $0.33
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+8% Synergy $21.43
The Grim Captain's Locker The Grim Captain's Locker
+7% Synergy $0.20
The Enigma Jewel Locus of Enlightenment The Enigma Jewel
+7% Synergy $1.29
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+6% Synergy $16.70
Extinguisher Battleship Extinguisher Battleship
+6% Synergy $0.60
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+5% Synergy $2.06
Waterlogged Hulk Watertight Gondola Waterlogged Hulk
+5% Synergy $0.10
Entropic Battlecruiser Entropic Battlecruiser
+5% Synergy $0.31
Fell Gravship Fell Gravship
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+5% Synergy $0.50
Codex Shredder Codex Shredder
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.31
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
0% Synergy $8.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Ancient One's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+26% Synergy $5.79
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+18% Synergy $0.50
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+15% Synergy $1.97
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+14% Synergy $7.40
Necromancy Necromancy
+13% Synergy $16.30
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+10% Synergy $4.20
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+9% Synergy $5.32
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+9% Synergy $0.21
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+8% Synergy $13.82
Case of the Shifting Visage Case of the Shifting Visage
+7% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+7% Synergy $2.02
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+6% Synergy $16.70
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+5% Synergy $0.22
One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+5% Synergy $2.82
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+4% Synergy $21.02
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+4% Synergy $8.28
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $3.20
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+4% Synergy $1.92
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+3% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-2% Synergy $3.79
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.56
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Ancient One to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+17% Synergy $8.80
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+5% Synergy $2.33
Jace, the Perfected Mind Jace, the Perfected Mind
+5% Synergy $1.44
Jace, Memory Adept Jace, Memory Adept
+5% Synergy $2.46
Liliana, Death's Majesty Liliana, Death's Majesty
+1% Synergy $0.40

Utility Lands

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

Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+22% Synergy $0.30
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+22% Synergy $1.89
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $11.19
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+13% Synergy $4.67
Drownyard Temple Drownyard Temple
+9% Synergy $0.20
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
+9% Synergy $4.75
Dakmor Salvage Dakmor Salvage
+8% Synergy $0.19
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+8% Synergy $0.81
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+7% Synergy $0.24
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.26
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+6% Synergy $1.83
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+6% Synergy $1.09
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.28
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Palace Sunken Palace
+5% Synergy $0.78
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.81
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+4% Synergy $0.75
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+3% Synergy $0.41
Duskmantle, House of Shadow Duskmantle, House of Shadow
+3% Synergy $0.20
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.53
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $58.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $28.46
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-1% Synergy $29.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $1.11
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
-2% Synergy $29.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.51

Mana Artifacts

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

The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+6% Synergy $1.71
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $67.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $69.59
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $4.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-1% Synergy $38.55
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-4% Synergy $1.18
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.17
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-6% Synergy $2.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $2.90

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Ancient One decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+12% Synergy $18.91
Port of Karfell Port of Karfell
+12% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+9% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+8% Synergy $0.26
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
+5% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $1.00
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.26
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+2% Synergy $6.74
Underground River Underground River
+1% Synergy $1.34
Contaminated Aquifer Contaminated Aquifer
+1% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $39.10
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+1% Synergy $25.35
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
0% Synergy $3.13
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
0% Synergy $0.33
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.44
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
0% Synergy $10.57
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $34.87
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy $16.20
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy $28.90
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy $0.91
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.21
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.11
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-1% Synergy $11.88
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $30.66
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-1% Synergy $2.32
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-1% Synergy
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-1% Synergy $0.41
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $32.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.07
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $28.81
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
-1% Synergy $1.23
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.64
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-2% Synergy $0.38
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-2% Synergy $0.56
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-2% Synergy $9.29
River of Tears River of Tears
-2% Synergy $0.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.86
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.33
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $5.00
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.30
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
-4% Synergy $0.17
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $5.53
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-4% Synergy $3.22
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-4% Synergy $13.31
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-21% Synergy $0.28

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