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The Master of Keys
Price tag $0.50

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

#398 Current Rank
#376 Last Week
#301 Past 2 Years

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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+8% Synergy $2.16
Changing Loyalty Changing Loyalty
+5% Synergy $1.15
Primary Research Primary Research
+5% Synergy $0.19
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+4% Synergy $0.58
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+1% Synergy $5.01

High Synergy Cards

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

Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+58% Synergy $6.19
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+57% Synergy $5.00
Dress Down Dress Down
+54% Synergy $0.58
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+51% Synergy $0.31
Necromancy Necromancy
+50% Synergy $19.84
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+44% Synergy $0.90
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+43% Synergy $0.41
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+43% Synergy $0.28
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+42% Synergy $0.54
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+40% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Scrabbling Skullcrab Scrabbling Skullcrab
+39% Synergy $0.24
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+38% Synergy $12.00
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+37% Synergy $0.32
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+37% Synergy $0.42
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $1.98
Entomb Entomb
+36% Synergy $17.25
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+36% Synergy $0.29
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+31% Synergy $5.34
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+28% Synergy $6.60
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $58.09
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+19% Synergy $22.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy $37.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+16% Synergy $66.59
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+15% Synergy $109.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+12% Synergy $129.20
Force of Will Force of Will
+11% Synergy $64.63
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+10% Synergy $72.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $58.52

Creatures

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

Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+32% Synergy $2.61
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+32% Synergy $21.46
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+31% Synergy $0.32
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+31% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $13.23
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+29% Synergy $0.29
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+26% Synergy $3.27
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+21% Synergy $0.43
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+18% Synergy $1.89
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+18% Synergy $4.42
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+17% Synergy $1.19
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.46
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+17% Synergy $0.54
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+17% Synergy $0.37
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+16% Synergy $2.98
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.37
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+14% Synergy $5.92
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+13% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+12% Synergy $0.24
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+12% Synergy $36.46
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+12% Synergy $6.97
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+12% Synergy $17.59
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+11% Synergy $49.36
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $0.23
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+11% Synergy $3.04
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+11% Synergy $2.70
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $33.95
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+10% Synergy $1.96
Skullsnap Nuisance Skullsnap Nuisance
+9% Synergy $0.15
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.37
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+9% Synergy $0.27
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+9% Synergy $0.94
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+9% Synergy $11.65
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+8% Synergy $0.13
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $7.97
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+8% Synergy $0.28
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+7% Synergy $0.35
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+6% Synergy $4.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $23.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $59.32
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+4% Synergy $7.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+4% Synergy $14.61
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+3% Synergy $8.04
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+2% Synergy $37.48
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+2% Synergy $18.57
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+2% Synergy $7.99
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+0% Synergy $2.15

Instants

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

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+19% Synergy $3.90
Intuition Intuition
+17% Synergy $343.15
Silence Silence
+15% Synergy $10.00
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+14% Synergy $38.87
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+14% Synergy $8.60
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+13% Synergy $7.72
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+13% Synergy $3.66
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+13% Synergy $14.52
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+13% Synergy $15.83
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+13% Synergy $0.28
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+11% Synergy $10.23
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+11% Synergy $18.37
Swan Song Swan Song
+11% Synergy $8.00
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+10% Synergy $0.33
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $50.70
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+8% Synergy $18.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $2.27
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+7% Synergy $16.03
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+7% Synergy $5.19
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $2.01
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+5% Synergy $2.60
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+4% Synergy $3.62
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+3% Synergy $15.04
Inkshield Inkshield
+2% Synergy $4.86
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $6.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.55
Utter End Utter End
0% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.79
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $1.10
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.45
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $53.21
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $28.12
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $3.63
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $3.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.22
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-17% Synergy $0.86
Void Rend Void Rend
-19% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

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

Redress Fate Redress Fate
+24% Synergy $0.39
Windfall Windfall
+13% Synergy $4.94
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+13% Synergy $0.21
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+12% Synergy $0.49
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+11% Synergy $0.89
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+10% Synergy $164.05
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $8.19
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+8% Synergy $3.18
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+8% Synergy $1.85
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+7% Synergy $1.41
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $1.09
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.70
Replenish Replenish
+5% Synergy $211.98
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+5% Synergy $0.34
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.32
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+4% Synergy $19.41
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+3% Synergy $9.09
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+0% Synergy $5.05
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $2.61
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $6.17
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $2.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+14% Synergy $18.39
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+11% Synergy $2.03
The One Ring The One Ring
+9% Synergy $108.02
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.28
Keys to the House Keys to the House
+5% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+36% Synergy $17.18
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+33% Synergy $0.92
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+32% Synergy $1.13
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+28% Synergy $0.32
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+28% Synergy $0.36
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+27% Synergy $0.55
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+24% Synergy $0.64
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $15.87
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+20% Synergy $0.89
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+19% Synergy $0.32
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+19% Synergy $0.38
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $6.38
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+18% Synergy $0.81
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+18% Synergy $25.11
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+17% Synergy $0.23
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+17% Synergy $0.42
Necropotence Necropotence
+16% Synergy $37.26
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+16% Synergy $0.40
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+15% Synergy $0.24
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+15% Synergy $0.20
Static Prison Static Prison
+15% Synergy $0.33
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+14% Synergy $12.39
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+14% Synergy $1.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $0.59
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+12% Synergy $1.96
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+11% Synergy $0.28
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+11% Synergy $7.63
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+11% Synergy $6.04
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+11% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+11% Synergy $0.42
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy $4.44
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $2.51
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $39.71
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+10% Synergy $0.34
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+10% Synergy $0.32
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
+10% Synergy $0.22
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+9% Synergy $6.73
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.70
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+9% Synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $1.19
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+8% Synergy $8.43
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.66
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.72
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+6% Synergy $28.00
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $3.11
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $1.67
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $4.22
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+0% Synergy $19.62

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+8% Synergy $7.01

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 $12.90
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+13% Synergy $30.88
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+10% Synergy $0.22
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $479.78
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+7% Synergy $4.51
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $10.74
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.36
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+5% Synergy $0.70
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+4% Synergy $62.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $40.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $63.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+14% Synergy $37.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+13% Synergy $167.83
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+12% Synergy $801.81
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+11% Synergy $1122.75
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+9% Synergy $240.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+7% Synergy $1.62
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.40
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+5% Synergy $468.63
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+4% Synergy $0.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+3% Synergy $73.96
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $1.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+0% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $1.13
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.33
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $1.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $4.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $2.51

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.82
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+19% Synergy $16.81
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+13% Synergy $17.33
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+13% Synergy $11.03
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+13% Synergy $36.97
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $12.03
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+13% Synergy $52.29
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+12% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+12% Synergy $16.02
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+12% Synergy $32.02
City of Brass City of Brass
+12% Synergy $10.60
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+11% Synergy $31.86
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+11% Synergy $0.85
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.41
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+11% Synergy $11.39
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+11% Synergy $34.20
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+11% Synergy $36.04
Scrubland Scrubland
+10% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+10% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+9% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+9% Synergy $31.39
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.31
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $8.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+7% Synergy $10.77
Underground River Underground River
+7% Synergy $1.47
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+7% Synergy $9.90
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+5% Synergy $28.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $18.47
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $15.62
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-6% Synergy $15.40
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-7% Synergy $0.38
Island Island
-7% Synergy $0.07
Swamp Swamp
-8% Synergy $2.00
Plains Plains
-9% Synergy $0.08
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.33
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-12% Synergy $0.30
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-12% Synergy $1.77
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-16% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-17% Synergy $0.34

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