The Dawning Archaic
$0.71
$0.71
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Proven Option
Well-established with solid community support.
Ranking
#2242
Current Rank
#2312
Last Week
#2002
Past 2 Years
679
Decks
Links & Decks
Colorless Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Dawning Archaic decks.
Omnath, Locus of the Void+17% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$1.46
Murmuring Volume+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.16
The Echoverse Fulcrum0% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$1.52
Hall of Echoes-4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.13
Emrakul, the Exigent Doom-8% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$11.92
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with The Dawning Archaic's abilities and overall game plan.
Introduction to Prophecy+80% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.13
Environmental Sciences+78% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.27
Skittering Invasion+77% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.48
Expanded Anatomy+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.24
Introduction to Annihilation+75% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.31
Zuko's Exile+75% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.22
Spatial Contortion+73% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.32
Aang's Journey+72% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.27
Energybending+70% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.28
Gruesome Slaughter+69% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.33
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Dawning Archaic decks.
Introduction to Prophecy+80% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$0.13
Skittering Invasion+77% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.48
Introduction to Annihilation+75% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.31
Spatial Contortion+73% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.32
Desecrate Reality+56% Synergy
in 93% of decks
$4.86
Titan's Presence+49% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$0.48
Eldritch Immunity+44% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$9.31
Warping Wail+39% Synergy
in 98% of decks
$1.27
Null Elemental Blast+31% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.37
All Is Dust+11% Synergy
in 97% of decks
$5.09
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Panoptic Mirror+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$25.45
Ancient Tomb-7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$125.97
Grim Monolith-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$475.45
The One Ring-10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$106.23
Mana Vault-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$111.31
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement The Dawning Archaic's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Wandering Archaic+55% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$8.44
Abstruse Archaic+53% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$2.83
Millikin+51% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$0.35
The Warring Triad+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.35
Ultima, Origin of Oblivion+27% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$1.82
Anticausal Vestige+25% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$2.41
It That Heralds the End+24% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$0.38
Transcendent Archaic+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.13
Biblioplex Assistant+21% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.24
Zenith Chronicler+20% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.57
Skittering Cicada+19% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$12.16
Glaring Fleshraker+18% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.65
Rancorous Archaic+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.11
Summon: Bahamut+9% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$26.87
Argentum Masticore+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.28
Endbringer+6% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$0.41
Zhulodok, Void Gorger+5% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$45.62
Burnished Hart+4% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.31
Walker of the Wastes+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.29
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter+4% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$7.82
Kozilek, the Great Distortion+4% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$6.13
Solemn Simulacrum+3% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.50
Ornithopter of Paradise+3% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.57
Soul of New Phyrexia+2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.81
Crashing Drawbridge+2% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$1.01
Kozilek's Channeler+1% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.29
Manakin+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.33
Troop of Ponies0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.35
Spawnbed Protector-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.53
Palladium Myr-1% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$1.14
Roaming Throne-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$50.97
Geode Golem-3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.35
Ulamog's Dreadsire-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.59
Hedron Crawler-4% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.19
Breaker of Creation-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.33
Platinum Angel-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$11.22
Sire of Seven Deaths-7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$17.87
Kozilek, the Broken Reality-8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$5.28
Conduit of Ruin-9% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$5.29
Emrakul, the World Anew-11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.93
Artisan of Kozilek-11% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.48
Oblivion Sower-14% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.58
Emrakul, the Promised End-16% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$28.69
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth-17% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$47.61
Ulamog, the Ceaseless Hunger-18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$23.81
Ulamog, the Defiler-18% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$19.36
Void Winnower-20% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$24.58
Ulamog, the Infinite Gyre-21% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$35.35
Meteor Golem-22% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.30
It That Betrays-24% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$14.75
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Dawning Archaic safe.
Zuko's Exile+75% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.22
Energybending+70% Synergy
in 73% of decks
$0.28
Scour from Existence+69% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$0.25
Eldrazi Confluence+62% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$18.19
Kozilek's Command+48% Synergy
in 91% of decks
$7.27
Not of This World+45% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$6.23
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance The Dawning Archaic's game plan and control the board.
Environmental Sciences+78% Synergy
in 89% of decks
$0.27
Expanded Anatomy+76% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$0.24
Aang's Journey+72% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$0.27
Gruesome Slaughter+69% Synergy
in 81% of decks
$0.33
Selective Obliteration+59% Synergy
in 90% of decks
$1.89
Calamity of the Titans+54% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$5.38
Rise of the Eldrazi+44% Synergy
in 85% of decks
$24.76
Together as One+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.28
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Lithoform Engine+31% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$7.99
Codex Shredder+30% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$0.31
Perpetual Timepiece+25% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.36
Palantír of Orthanc+21% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$15.20
Mesmeric Orb+19% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$17.28
Sword of Wealth and Power+18% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$20.47
Ghoulcaller's Bell+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.20
Panoptic Mirror+17% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$25.45
Geometric Nexus+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.37
Chaos Wand+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.40
Chimil, the Inner Sun+12% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$8.80
Twinning Staff+11% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$18.78
Wand of Vertebrae+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.15
Collector's Vault+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.65
Key to the City+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.95
Matzalantli, the Great Door+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.37
Swiftfoot Boots+6% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.26
Commander's Plate+6% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$37.83
Keening Stone+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.36
Wondrous Crucible+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$2.27
Strionic Resonator+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.81
Crucible of Worlds+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$26.04
Helm of Awakening+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.66
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.92
Lightning Greaves+0% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.58
Wayfarer's Bauble0% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.30
Forsaken Monument-3% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$1.55
The Endstone-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.46
Rings of Brighthearth-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$6.52
Expedition Map-10% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.96
The One Ring-10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$106.23
Mind's Eye-14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$4.74
Darksteel Monolith-15% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$25.67
Cloud Key-15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.37
Mystic Forge-16% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$3.42
Sensei's Divining Top-17% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$38.52
Manifold Key-28% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.66
Unwinding Clock-34% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.03
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support The Dawning Archaic's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Echoes of Eternity+13% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$2.38
Ugin's Mastery+1% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.35
Eldrazi Conscription+1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.52
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside The Dawning Archaic to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Ugin, Eye of the Storms+3% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$40.73
Ugin, the Ineffable-1% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.18
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon-8% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$12.42
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Mirrorpool+20% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$2.98
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$15.79
The Biblioplex+13% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.22
Ugin's Labyrinth+12% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$11.47
Vesuva+11% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$4.48
Geier Reach Sanitarium+11% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.76
Trenchpost+9% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.39
Cascading Cataracts+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.42
Glimmerpost+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Cloudpost+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.32
Eden, Seat of the Sanctum+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.28
Tocasia's Dig Site+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.29
Arid Archway+7% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$1.42
Drownyard Temple+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.33
Sanctum of Ugin+6% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$1.92
Petrified Hamlet+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$1.44
Deserted Temple+4% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$0.77
Adventurer's Inn+3% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.24
Reliquary Tower+2% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$1.64
Urza's Workshop+2% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$21.17
Fountainport+2% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.90
Temple of the False God+1% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.36
War Room+1% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$4.53
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods+0% Synergy
in 74% of decks
$0.39
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.32
Urza's Saga-1% Synergy
in 41% of decks
$39.55
Guildless Commons-1% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.53
Muraganda Raceway-1% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.62
Crystal Vein-2% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$8.66
Command Beacon-3% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$2.51
Urza's Factory-4% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.29
Thespian's Stage-4% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.45
Urza's Mine-4% Synergy
in 79% of decks
$1.32
Urza's Tower-5% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$1.30
Urza's Power Plant-5% Synergy
in 78% of decks
$2.28
Treasure Vault-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.91
Arcane Lighthouse-5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$1.88
Ancient Tomb-7% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$125.97
Bonders' Enclave-8% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.81
Fomori Vault-8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.17
Zhalfirin Void-9% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.00
Arch of Orazca-9% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.31
Buried Ruin-10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.41
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon-11% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$0.44
Eldrazi Temple-12% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$3.77
Darksteel Citadel-13% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.26
Blast Zone-16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.37
Scavenger Grounds-18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Eye of Ugin-20% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$47.93
Inventors' Fair-23% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$18.14
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Spell Satchel+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.11
Chromatic Lantern+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.20
Potioner's Trove+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.14
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$2.72
Arcane Signet+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.25
The Aetherspark+0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$17.77
Sol Talisman-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.06
Chromatic Orrery-2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$33.75
Sol Ring-2% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$0.91
Hedron Archive-7% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$0.31
Gilded Lotus-7% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.83
Grim Monolith-7% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$475.45
Thran Dynamo-8% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$4.18
The Eternity Elevator-8% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$4.07
Mind Stone-8% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$0.25
Thought Vessel-9% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$1.37
Stonespeaker Crystal-9% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Liquimetal Torque-10% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.09
Worn Powerstone-10% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.38
Everflowing Chalice-10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$0.33
Dreamstone Hedron-11% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.33
Mana Vault-13% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$111.31
Basalt Monolith-21% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$5.49
Lands
The mana base foundation for The Dawning Archaic decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Conduit Pylons+20% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.33
Hidden Grotto+17% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.34
Hall of Oracles+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.30
Planar Nexus+9% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$10.02
Exotic Orchard+8% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.28
Wastes+7% Synergy
in 92% of decks
$1.26
Gallifrey Council Chamber+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.34
Capital City+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Talon Gates of Madara+5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$14.13
Urza's Cave+2% Synergy
in 56% of decks
$2.92
Myriad Landscape+1% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.32
Demolition Field+0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.56
Surveillance Room0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Crystal Grotto-1% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.31
Snow-Covered Wastes-2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.67
The Mycosynth Gardens-7% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.38
Cavern of Souls-8% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$48.99
The Dawning Archaic Deck Stats
Based on 679 The Dawning Archaic decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 0 | 1 |
| 1 | 5 |
| 2 | 14 |
| 3 | 9 |
| 4 | 6 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 7 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 1 |
| 9 | 1 |
| 10 | 1 |
| 12 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 17
- Instant 11
- Sorcery 11
- Artifact 21
- Enchantment 1
- Planeswalker 2
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 17 |
| Instant | 11 |
| Sorcery | 11 |
| Artifact | 21 |
| Enchantment | 1 |
| Planeswalker | 2 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 14 basic, 22 nonbasic
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Sep 2026 · #2000
| Month | Rank |
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| 2026-03 | 3410 |
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| 2026-05 | 856 |
| 2026-06 | 1325 |
| 2026-07 | 1724 |
| 2026-08 | 2062 |
| 2026-09 | 2000 |
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