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The Master of Keys
Price tag $0.51

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

#405 Current Rank
#377 Last Week
#306 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.

Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+4% Synergy $0.15
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+2% Synergy $0.44
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+1% Synergy $1.58
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+1% Synergy $0.26
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+1% Synergy $0.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Animate Dead Animate Dead
+57% Synergy $7.94
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+57% Synergy $6.26
Dress Down Dress Down
+55% Synergy $0.57
Necromancy Necromancy
+52% Synergy $10.99
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+49% Synergy $0.22
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+43% Synergy $0.26
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+42% Synergy $0.52
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.30
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+41% Synergy $0.50
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+40% Synergy $0.13

Top Cards

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

Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+39% Synergy $8.92
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+38% Synergy $0.52
Entomb Entomb
+38% Synergy $13.85
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+36% Synergy $0.86
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+36% Synergy $0.23
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+35% Synergy $0.18
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+30% Synergy $2.47
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $4.67
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+21% Synergy $4.24
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+21% Synergy $18.92
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $48.00
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $31.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+17% Synergy $53.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+17% Synergy $86.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+14% Synergy $98.84
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy $61.04
Force of Will Force of Will
+13% Synergy $62.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $57.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

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

Scrabbling Skullcrab Scrabbling Skullcrab
+38% Synergy $0.11
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+34% Synergy $0.15
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+32% Synergy $26.78
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+31% Synergy $2.58
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $1.45
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+30% Synergy $0.20
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+28% Synergy $0.09
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+25% Synergy $3.09
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+21% Synergy $0.30
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+20% Synergy $8.48
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+18% Synergy $1.48
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+17% Synergy $1.03
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+17% Synergy $0.20
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.38
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+17% Synergy $0.40
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+16% Synergy $1.88
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+15% Synergy $5.13
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.21
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+14% Synergy $9.76
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+14% Synergy $18.17
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+13% Synergy $37.86
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+13% Synergy $9.76
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+13% Synergy $0.89
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+13% Synergy $0.28
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+12% Synergy $23.99
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+12% Synergy $1.65
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $0.12
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+11% Synergy $1.53
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+10% Synergy $9.19
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+10% Synergy $4.02
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.34
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+10% Synergy $0.03
Skullsnap Nuisance Skullsnap Nuisance
+10% Synergy $0.04
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+9% Synergy $0.61
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+9% Synergy $0.14
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.59
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.28
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+8% Synergy $0.12
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+8% Synergy $0.19
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+7% Synergy $20.52
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.40
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+7% Synergy $6.00
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+7% Synergy $0.09
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $46.54
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $6.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $10.91
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $7.07
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+3% Synergy $16.56
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+3% Synergy $11.74
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $2.28

Instants

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

Intuition Intuition
+19% Synergy $207.06
Silence Silence
+17% Synergy $6.37
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+16% Synergy $32.99
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+15% Synergy $8.51
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+15% Synergy $6.72
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+15% Synergy $15.15
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+15% Synergy $6.50
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+14% Synergy $10.31
Swan Song Swan Song
+13% Synergy $7.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+13% Synergy $16.16
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+13% Synergy $8.80
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+13% Synergy $0.09
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+12% Synergy $47.15
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+11% Synergy $0.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.29
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $14.79
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+8% Synergy $10.88
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.93
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+6% Synergy $3.91
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $4.40
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.28
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $7.59
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $26.79
Inkshield Inkshield
+3% Synergy $8.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.56
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.86
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.65
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.81
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.42
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.24
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.29
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $21.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.87
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $47.42
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $3.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.60
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-17% Synergy $1.86
Void Rend Void Rend
-19% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Redress Fate Redress Fate
+24% Synergy $0.21
Windfall Windfall
+14% Synergy $4.14
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+13% Synergy $0.59
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+13% Synergy $0.19
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+11% Synergy $136.78
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+11% Synergy $3.52
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $6.67
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+9% Synergy $1.46
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.60
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+8% Synergy $2.53
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+7% Synergy $0.96
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+7% Synergy $3.12
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+6% Synergy $0.28
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $124.28
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $10.03
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $18.05
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $8.46
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.84
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+2% Synergy $6.86
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.29
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $2.35
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $4.79
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $1.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+14% Synergy $26.32
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+13% Synergy $2.60
The One Ring The One Ring
+11% Synergy $99.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.31
Keys to the House Keys to the House
+5% Synergy $0.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+37% Synergy $14.97
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+32% Synergy $0.36
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+31% Synergy $2.00
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+28% Synergy $0.23
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+27% Synergy $0.13
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+27% Synergy $0.17
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+24% Synergy $1.10
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $15.21
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+20% Synergy $0.14
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $2.96
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+19% Synergy $0.64
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+19% Synergy $1.33
Necropotence Necropotence
+18% Synergy $21.85
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.55
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+18% Synergy $22.51
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+18% Synergy $0.40
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+17% Synergy $0.12
Static Prison Static Prison
+16% Synergy $0.19
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+16% Synergy $0.32
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+15% Synergy $0.61
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+15% Synergy $0.09
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+15% Synergy $0.11
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $2.10
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+14% Synergy $11.62
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.08
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+11% Synergy $0.36
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+11% Synergy $0.80
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+11% Synergy $1.21
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+11% Synergy $4.65
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+11% Synergy $0.22
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+11% Synergy $0.24
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy $3.73
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+10% Synergy $0.26
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $13.47
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.33
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+10% Synergy $0.17
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+10% Synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
+10% Synergy $0.12
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $11.16
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $4.58
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.62
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $4.87
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.37
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.18
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $5.73
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $28.55
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+6% Synergy $0.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+2% Synergy $3.28
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+10% Synergy $6.25

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 $6.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+14% Synergy $20.40
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.18
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.45
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $327.85
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $8.55
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+6% Synergy $0.22
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.85
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+5% Synergy $50.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.94
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $53.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+16% Synergy $33.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+14% Synergy $115.71
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+13% Synergy $832.25
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+13% Synergy $561.61
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+11% Synergy $175.80
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+9% Synergy $4.41
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $65.66
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $399.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+2% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.48
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $1.31
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-8% Synergy $0.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+20% Synergy $18.24
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.53
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+15% Synergy $16.58
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+15% Synergy $15.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+14% Synergy $14.36
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $13.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+14% Synergy $25.95
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+14% Synergy $23.25
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+14% Synergy $41.20
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+13% Synergy $23.91
City of Brass City of Brass
+13% Synergy $21.23
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+13% Synergy $26.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $11.81
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $9.96
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+12% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+12% Synergy $26.93
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+12% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+12% Synergy $0.28
Tundra Tundra
+11% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+11% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+11% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+10% Synergy $25.34
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.68
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.21
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+8% Synergy $9.01
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+8% Synergy $7.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $7.94
Underground River Underground River
+8% Synergy $1.12
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+6% Synergy $18.51
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $15.20
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $12.50
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.18
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.17
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-7% Synergy $12.68
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-8% Synergy $0.28
Swamp Swamp
-9% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
-11% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.22
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-11% Synergy $0.25
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-12% Synergy $2.86
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-18% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-18% Synergy $0.23

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