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The Master of Keys
Price tag $0.55

Legendary Enchantment CreatureHorror

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

#389 Current Rank
#307 Last Week
#313 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.

Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+3% Synergy $34.04
Chakra Meditation Chakra Meditation
+2% Synergy $0.46
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+1% Synergy $2.96
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+1% Synergy $9.27
Aang's Iceberg Aang's Iceberg
+1% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+59% Synergy $7.75
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+57% Synergy $6.61
Dress Down Dress Down
+56% Synergy $0.51
Necromancy Necromancy
+52% Synergy $10.57
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+48% Synergy $0.19
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+43% Synergy $0.33
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.32
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+42% Synergy $0.50
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+41% Synergy $0.46
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+39% Synergy $9.06

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 $0.45
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+39% Synergy $0.14
Entomb Entomb
+38% Synergy $13.68
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+38% Synergy $14.01
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+36% Synergy $0.19
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+35% Synergy $0.81
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+35% Synergy $0.17
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+30% Synergy $3.70
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.06

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $17.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $30.49
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $49.78
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+17% Synergy $83.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $89.88
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $63.77
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy $57.97
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $48.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $40.38

Creatures

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

Scrabbling Skullcrab Scrabbling Skullcrab
+38% Synergy $0.09
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+34% Synergy $0.15
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+32% Synergy $22.77
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $1.29
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+30% Synergy $2.31
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+30% Synergy $0.13
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+27% Synergy $0.23
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+25% Synergy $2.78
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+21% Synergy $0.23
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+20% Synergy $5.78
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+17% Synergy $0.93
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+17% Synergy $0.23
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.14
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+17% Synergy $0.45
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+16% Synergy $5.41
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+16% Synergy $1.48
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+15% Synergy $9.19
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.20
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $16.90
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+13% Synergy $30.39
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+13% Synergy $7.74
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+13% Synergy $21.42
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+13% Synergy $0.81
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+13% Synergy $0.22
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+12% Synergy $1.47
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+11% Synergy $7.60
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $0.07
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+10% Synergy $4.92
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.28
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+10% Synergy $0.89
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+10% Synergy $0.13
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+9% Synergy $0.48
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+9% Synergy $0.08
Skullsnap Nuisance Skullsnap Nuisance
+9% Synergy $0.05
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $17.00
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.24
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.21
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+8% Synergy $0.13
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+8% Synergy $0.22
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $42.73
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.36
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+7% Synergy $3.95
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $6.20
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $11.24
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $5.65
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $6.59
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+3% Synergy $14.45
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+3% Synergy $8.00
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $1.84

Instants

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

Intuition Intuition
+20% Synergy $206.20
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $6.19
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+16% Synergy $8.83
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+16% Synergy $26.38
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+16% Synergy $4.85
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+15% Synergy $5.52
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $13.59
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $10.97
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $7.43
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+13% Synergy $48.26
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+13% Synergy $14.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+13% Synergy $7.81
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+13% Synergy $0.03
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+11% Synergy $0.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.89
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $13.35
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+8% Synergy $10.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.58
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $4.71
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $4.28
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $6.27
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $8.82
Inkshield Inkshield
+3% Synergy $7.14
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+3% Synergy $20.67
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $37.99
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $45.83
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.09
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $5.63
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.19
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.96
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $2.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $46.24
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
-13% Synergy $1.21
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-16% Synergy $1.25
Void Rend Void Rend
-18% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Redress Fate Redress Fate
+23% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.84
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+13% Synergy $0.73
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+13% Synergy $0.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+12% Synergy $132.80
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.32
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+10% Synergy $0.98
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+9% Synergy $1.49
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.47
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+8% Synergy $2.60
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+7% Synergy $2.78
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $0.68
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $122.39
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+6% Synergy $0.25
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.65
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $15.01
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.10
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $7.69
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $6.57
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.99
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.12
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $3.39
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $1.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+14% Synergy $24.10
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+13% Synergy $3.43
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $91.84
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.36
Keys to the House Keys to the House
+5% Synergy $0.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+31% Synergy $0.38
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+31% Synergy $2.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+30% Synergy $1.75
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+27% Synergy $0.19
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+27% Synergy $0.08
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+27% Synergy $0.14
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+24% Synergy $1.59
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $15.48
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $2.24
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $0.46
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+19% Synergy $1.12
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+19% Synergy $0.11
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+19% Synergy $0.51
Necropotence Necropotence
+18% Synergy $20.52
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.54
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+18% Synergy $21.33
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+17% Synergy $0.14
Static Prison Static Prison
+16% Synergy $0.17
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+16% Synergy $0.58
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+16% Synergy $0.14
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+15% Synergy $0.56
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+15% Synergy $0.14
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $1.80
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+14% Synergy $10.46
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+11% Synergy $0.36
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+11% Synergy $0.66
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+11% Synergy $0.96
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+11% Synergy $4.44
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+11% Synergy $0.05
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy $3.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+10% Synergy $0.20
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $12.54
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+10% Synergy $0.13
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+10% Synergy $0.18
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.29
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+10% Synergy
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $7.04
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.41
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $4.35
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
+9% Synergy $0.16
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.77
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $2.78
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.69
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.17
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $26.05
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $0.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.36
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.71

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+11% Synergy $5.97

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+35% Synergy $5.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $19.12
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.19
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $3.34
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $329.34
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $7.14
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.21
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+5% Synergy $47.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.63
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $34.91
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.26
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $24.20
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $116.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+13% Synergy $740.80
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+13% Synergy $524.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $175.57
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+10% Synergy $2.87
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.27
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $61.28
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $398.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.41
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+1% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.15
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.58
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $0.59
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+21% Synergy $17.19
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+15% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $14.85
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+15% Synergy $13.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy $24.38
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+15% Synergy $37.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $20.39
City of Brass City of Brass
+14% Synergy $20.01
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $14.57
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+14% Synergy $20.14
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.16
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+13% Synergy $23.77
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $11.78
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $9.61
Scrubland Scrubland
+12% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+12% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $25.18
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+12% Synergy $0.28
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $24.24
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.19
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+9% Synergy $7.07
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+9% Synergy $15.00
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.59
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $0.96
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.12
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $6.59
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+6% Synergy $17.24
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $13.80
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $10.84
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+4% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.20
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.11
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.14
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-7% Synergy $11.54
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
-9% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-9% Synergy $0.25
Plains Plains
-11% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.26
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-11% Synergy $1.83
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-18% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-18% Synergy $0.23

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