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The Master of Keys
Price tag $1.18

Legendary Enchantment CreatureHorror

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#376 Current Rank
#406 Last Week
#362 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Master of Keys.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Master of Keys decks.

Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+6% Synergy $5.28
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+3% Synergy $0.57
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+2% Synergy $1.84
Starting Town Starting Town
0% Synergy $25.27
Emet-Selch of the Third Seat Emet-Selch of the Third Seat
-5% Synergy $1.09

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Master of Keys's abilities and overall game plan.

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+60% Synergy $6.79
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+56% Synergy $5.83
Dress Down Dress Down
+56% Synergy $0.56
Necromancy Necromancy
+54% Synergy $6.98
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+45% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+41% Synergy $8.34
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+41% Synergy $0.54
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+40% Synergy $0.41
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+39% Synergy $17.25
Entomb Entomb
+39% Synergy $13.77

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Master of Keys decks.

Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+39% Synergy $0.39
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+39% Synergy $0.58
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+38% Synergy $0.50
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+37% Synergy $0.29
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+37% Synergy $0.15
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+33% Synergy $1.44
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+33% Synergy $0.60
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+31% Synergy $2.73
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $2.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+24% Synergy $16.62
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+22% Synergy $34.98
Intuition Intuition
+22% Synergy $180.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+21% Synergy $28.27
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+20% Synergy $71.05
Necropotence Necropotence
+20% Synergy $17.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+19% Synergy $48.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+17% Synergy $94.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+17% Synergy $92.16
Force of Will Force of Will
+16% Synergy $57.48

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Master of Keys's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Scrabbling Skullcrab Scrabbling Skullcrab
+35% Synergy $0.06
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+32% Synergy $0.25
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+30% Synergy $24.63
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+28% Synergy $4.08
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+28% Synergy $2.64
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+28% Synergy $0.14
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+26% Synergy $0.15
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+23% Synergy $5.15
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+22% Synergy $2.93
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+20% Synergy $0.26
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $10.32
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $2.18
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+17% Synergy $24.03
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+16% Synergy $25.95
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+16% Synergy $0.47
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+16% Synergy $0.72
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+16% Synergy $0.95
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+16% Synergy $1.02
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+16% Synergy $0.49
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+15% Synergy $0.41
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+14% Synergy $19.42
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+14% Synergy $4.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.33
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+13% Synergy $5.36
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+13% Synergy $0.94
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+12% Synergy $0.73
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+12% Synergy $0.18
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+11% Synergy $0.15
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $0.05
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $42.20
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+9% Synergy $20.89
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+9% Synergy $7.60
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.30
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+9% Synergy $0.05
Skullsnap Nuisance Skullsnap Nuisance
+9% Synergy $0.03
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+9% Synergy $2.85
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+8% Synergy $0.74
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $2.88
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.25
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+8% Synergy $0.16
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+8% Synergy $0.08
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.61
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+7% Synergy $3.08
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $13.58
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $6.83
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+5% Synergy $5.04
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $11.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $3.70
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $11.36
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+2% Synergy $1.36

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Master of Keys safe.

Silence Silence
+20% Synergy $6.48
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+19% Synergy $22.45
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+18% Synergy $7.00
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+18% Synergy $10.83
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+18% Synergy $15.17
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+18% Synergy $1.03
Swan Song Swan Song
+16% Synergy $6.09
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+16% Synergy $12.97
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+15% Synergy $50.85
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+15% Synergy $49.42
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+15% Synergy $14.89
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+15% Synergy $6.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $1.46
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+12% Synergy $0.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $11.92
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+10% Synergy $8.78
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+10% Synergy $0.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $42.63
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+7% Synergy $4.66
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.75
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+5% Synergy $6.18
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.22
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $11.78
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $7.64
Inkshield Inkshield
+4% Synergy $10.46
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $16.58
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+3% Synergy $9.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $48.08
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $42.96
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+2% Synergy $1.27
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.21
Utter End Utter End
-2% Synergy $0.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.34
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-6% Synergy $18.24
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.51
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.84
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $2.22
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $45.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.65
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-15% Synergy $1.77
Void Rend Void Rend
-17% Synergy $0.64

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Master of Keys's game plan and control the board.

Redress Fate Redress Fate
+21% Synergy $0.74
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+14% Synergy $58.30
Windfall Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.95
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+14% Synergy $113.27
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+12% Synergy $0.16
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $7.64
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+10% Synergy $0.94
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+9% Synergy $0.86
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+7% Synergy $2.11
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $0.46
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+7% Synergy $2.59
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $0.83
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $130.08
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $5.30
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $12.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.66
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $7.00
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.19
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.83
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.65
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.71
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $4.30
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+15% Synergy $2.20
The One Ring The One Ring
+14% Synergy $67.99
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+14% Synergy $20.02
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+5% Synergy $1.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Master of Keys's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+30% Synergy $1.71
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+28% Synergy $1.17
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+28% Synergy $2.67
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+26% Synergy $0.44
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+26% Synergy $0.27
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+25% Synergy $0.17
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+23% Synergy $0.39
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+20% Synergy $16.29
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+20% Synergy $0.43
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+19% Synergy $0.47
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+19% Synergy $0.16
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+18% Synergy $2.81
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+18% Synergy $1.04
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+17% Synergy $18.67
Static Prison Static Prison
+17% Synergy $0.22
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+16% Synergy $0.61
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+16% Synergy $1.63
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+15% Synergy $0.75
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+15% Synergy $0.15
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+15% Synergy $0.15
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+15% Synergy $12.62
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+14% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+13% Synergy $1.43
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+12% Synergy
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+11% Synergy $1.04
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+11% Synergy $0.71
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+11% Synergy $5.11
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy $2.80
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+10% Synergy $0.27
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $12.61
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+10% Synergy $0.08
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+10% Synergy $0.32
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+10% Synergy $0.18
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+10% Synergy $0.78
Propaganda Propaganda
+9% Synergy $2.01
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $1.77
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+9% Synergy $1.48
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+9% Synergy $0.20
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.58
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $8.77
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $4.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $3.99
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.40
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $26.40
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.16
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+6% Synergy $3.58
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $1.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $1.55
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $15.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Master of Keys to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+13% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+34% Synergy $6.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+17% Synergy $19.28
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.20
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $349.70
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+7% Synergy $51.06
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $6.61
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $38.71
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+19% Synergy $24.69
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+15% Synergy $643.42
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+15% Synergy $445.35
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+13% Synergy $0.90
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+13% Synergy $153.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+11% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.12
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+6% Synergy $67.47
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $372.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+3% Synergy $0.91
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.07
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-2% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-5% Synergy $0.30
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-11% Synergy $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.33

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Master of Keys decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+22% Synergy $20.14
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+19% Synergy $0.74
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+18% Synergy $13.72
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+18% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+18% Synergy $13.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+17% Synergy $25.51
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+17% Synergy $50.15
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+16% Synergy $22.75
City of Brass City of Brass
+16% Synergy $17.11
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+16% Synergy $29.32
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+16% Synergy $21.61
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+15% Synergy $9.47
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.27
Scrubland Scrubland
+14% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+14% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+14% Synergy
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $17.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+14% Synergy $24.04
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $13.57
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $24.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+11% Synergy $11.67
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+11% Synergy $7.92
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+11% Synergy $8.98
Underground River Underground River
+11% Synergy $1.37
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.23
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+11% Synergy $0.30
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+8% Synergy $0.80
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.26
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+7% Synergy $15.63
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $9.92
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $13.73
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.45
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.23
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-8% Synergy $11.47
Island Island
-9% Synergy $0.05
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-9% Synergy $0.48
Swamp Swamp
-10% Synergy $0.07
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-10% Synergy $0.19
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy $1.71
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-11% Synergy $0.41
Plains Plains
-12% Synergy $0.05
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-19% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-20% Synergy $0.26

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