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The Master of Keys
Price tag $0.62

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

#354 Current Rank
#348 Last Week
#319 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
+2% Synergy $42.00
Chakra Meditation Chakra Meditation
+1% Synergy $3.56
Symbiote Spider-Man Symbiote Spider-Man
0% Synergy $0.47
Sinister Hideout Sinister Hideout
0% Synergy $0.07
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $52.85

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 $7.73
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+57% Synergy $5.22
Dress Down Dress Down
+56% Synergy $0.76
Necromancy Necromancy
+53% Synergy $8.81
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+48% Synergy $0.18
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+42% Synergy $0.35
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+41% Synergy $0.38
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+41% Synergy $0.49
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+40% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+39% Synergy $9.57

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 $0.42
Entomb Entomb
+38% Synergy $17.32
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+38% Synergy $0.22
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+38% Synergy $15.70
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+35% Synergy $0.86
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+35% Synergy $0.21
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+34% Synergy $0.26
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+30% Synergy $3.35
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $3.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-6% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+22% Synergy $16.33
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $39.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+19% Synergy $31.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+18% Synergy $51.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+18% Synergy $76.65
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+15% Synergy $91.40
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $62.31
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+13% Synergy $55.60
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $48.17
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+7% Synergy $39.33

Creatures

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

Scrabbling Skullcrab Scrabbling Skullcrab
+37% Synergy $0.07
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+35% Synergy $0.15
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+31% Synergy $19.77
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $1.75
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+30% Synergy $1.92
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+28% Synergy $0.16
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+27% Synergy $0.11
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+24% Synergy $2.60
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+21% Synergy $2.87
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+21% Synergy $0.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $4.16
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+17% Synergy $0.23
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.03
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+17% Synergy $0.34
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+16% Synergy $9.97
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+16% Synergy $0.83
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+16% Synergy $1.25
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+16% Synergy $0.35
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+15% Synergy $18.19
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.26
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+14% Synergy $27.86
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+13% Synergy $5.78
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+13% Synergy $22.41
Mindwrack Harpy Mindwrack Harpy
+13% Synergy $0.19
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+12% Synergy $7.09
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+12% Synergy $0.71
Lurrus of the Dream-Den Lurrus of the Dream-Den
+12% Synergy $1.64
Sage of Mysteries Sage of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $0.05
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+10% Synergy $4.65
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+10% Synergy $0.27
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+10% Synergy $1.82
Auriok Salvagers Auriok Salvagers
+10% Synergy $0.14
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+9% Synergy $0.59
Balemurk Leech Balemurk Leech
+9% Synergy $0.04
Skullsnap Nuisance Skullsnap Nuisance
+9% Synergy $0.04
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+8% Synergy $19.77
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+8% Synergy $2.90
Ancient Cellarspawn Ancient Cellarspawn
+8% Synergy $2.22
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.24
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+8% Synergy $0.08
Nashi, Searcher in the Dark Nashi, Searcher in the Dark
+8% Synergy $0.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $42.00
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+7% Synergy $0.49
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+5% Synergy $6.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $12.88
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $5.76
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+4% Synergy $10.59
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
+4% Synergy $7.29
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+4% Synergy $5.50
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+1% Synergy $2.79

Instants

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

Intuition Intuition
+20% Synergy $195.88
Silence Silence
+18% Synergy $7.68
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+17% Synergy $24.96
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+16% Synergy $8.45
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+16% Synergy $6.84
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+16% Synergy $13.49
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+16% Synergy $3.46
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+15% Synergy $12.19
Swan Song Swan Song
+14% Synergy $7.22
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+13% Synergy $47.40
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+13% Synergy $14.71
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+13% Synergy $5.88
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+13% Synergy $0.10
Otherworldly Gaze Otherworldly Gaze
+11% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $12.80
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+9% Synergy $10.40
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+7% Synergy $3.65
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+6% Synergy $1.88
Gifts Ungiven Gifts Ungiven
+6% Synergy $3.79
Retraction Helix Retraction Helix
+5% Synergy $0.28
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+5% Synergy $4.97
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+4% Synergy $19.88
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $7.12
Inkshield Inkshield
+3% Synergy $8.00
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $40.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $47.89
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+1% Synergy $2.33
Dispel Dispel
+1% Synergy $0.33
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.67
Utter End Utter End
-2% Synergy $0.19
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $2.93
Negate Negate
-7% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-8% Synergy $18.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.86
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $2.47
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-10% Synergy $47.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-16% Synergy $1.09
Void Rend Void Rend
-18% Synergy $0.34

Sorceries

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

Redress Fate Redress Fate
+23% Synergy $0.41
Windfall Windfall
+14% Synergy $3.65
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+12% Synergy $127.49
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+12% Synergy $0.86
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+12% Synergy $0.16
Reanimate Reanimate
+11% Synergy $5.23
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+10% Synergy $0.67
Demonic Counsel Demonic Counsel
+9% Synergy $1.24
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+8% Synergy $0.41
Glimpse the Unthinkable Glimpse the Unthinkable
+8% Synergy $2.72
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+7% Synergy $2.33
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+6% Synergy $0.88
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+6% Synergy $0.28
Replenish Replenish
+6% Synergy $120.84
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $8.72
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+5% Synergy $14.22
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mnemonic Betrayal Mnemonic Betrayal
+4% Synergy $7.68
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+3% Synergy $5.65
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+3% Synergy $0.83
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.05
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.93
Farewell Farewell
-7% Synergy $2.97
Damn Damn
-10% Synergy $1.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+14% Synergy $22.18
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+13% Synergy $4.11
The One Ring The One Ring
+12% Synergy $77.68
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.97
Keys to the House Keys to the House
+5% Synergy $0.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-14% Synergy $3.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-18% Synergy $1.14

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 $0.60
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+31% Synergy $1.98
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+28% Synergy $2.33
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+27% Synergy $0.40
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+27% Synergy $0.08
Cemetery Tampering Cemetery Tampering
+27% Synergy $0.21
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+23% Synergy $0.62
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+21% Synergy $16.28
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+20% Synergy $0.48
Necropotence Necropotence
+19% Synergy $18.37
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+19% Synergy $3.41
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+19% Synergy $1.15
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
+19% Synergy $0.12
Tinybones Joins Up Tinybones Joins Up
+19% Synergy $0.35
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+18% Synergy $0.44
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+18% Synergy $21.10
Static Prison Static Prison
+17% Synergy $0.17
Stillness in Motion Stillness in Motion
+16% Synergy $0.14
Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette Polluted Cistern // Dim Oubliette
+16% Synergy $0.32
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+15% Synergy $0.62
The Tale of Tamiyo The Tale of Tamiyo
+15% Synergy $0.14
Seal of Removal Seal of Removal
+15% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+14% Synergy $1.68
Out of the Tombs Out of the Tombs
+14% Synergy $11.61
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+11% Synergy $0.34
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+11% Synergy $0.85
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+11% Synergy $0.96
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+11% Synergy $4.60
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+11% Synergy $0.12
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+11% Synergy $2.90
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+11% Synergy
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+10% Synergy $0.22
Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+10% Synergy $12.65
The Eldest Reborn The Eldest Reborn
+10% Synergy $0.24
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+10% Synergy $0.15
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+10% Synergy $1.82
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+10% Synergy $0.18
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+10% Synergy $8.10
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+9% Synergy $2.96
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+9% Synergy $0.45
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
+9% Synergy $0.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $2.27
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+8% Synergy $0.26
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $2.60
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+7% Synergy $4.36
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+7% Synergy $0.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+7% Synergy $25.24
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+5% Synergy $0.72
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+1% Synergy $2.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $11.31

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+11% Synergy $5.26

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 $6.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+15% Synergy $18.27
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+11% Synergy $0.16
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $3.27
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+8% Synergy $339.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+6% Synergy $6.59
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+6% Synergy $46.27
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+5% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $35.19
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $1.04
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+3% Synergy $5.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $46.59
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $1.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+17% Synergy $26.54
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+15% Synergy $109.95
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+14% Synergy $723.17
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+14% Synergy $490.08
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+12% Synergy $175.26
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
+11% Synergy $0.93
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.68
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.31
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+6% Synergy $386.69
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+5% Synergy $59.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.43
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.55
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
0% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.19
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-8% Synergy $2.20
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-9% Synergy $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-18% Synergy $1.05

Lands

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

Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+21% Synergy $18.32
Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+16% Synergy $13.06
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+16% Synergy $13.45
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+16% Synergy $12.53
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+15% Synergy $21.85
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+15% Synergy $37.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+14% Synergy $20.95
City of Brass City of Brass
+14% Synergy $17.56
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $15.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+14% Synergy $19.79
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.31
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+13% Synergy $21.98
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+13% Synergy $11.94
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $23.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+13% Synergy $8.20
Tundra Tundra
+12% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+12% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+12% Synergy
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+11% Synergy $22.37
Tainted Field Tainted Field
+11% Synergy $0.17
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
+11% Synergy $0.26
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $6.05
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+9% Synergy $7.13
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+9% Synergy $15.00
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+9% Synergy $0.66
Underground River Underground River
+9% Synergy $0.89
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+9% Synergy $0.22
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+6% Synergy $16.56
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $13.68
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+4% Synergy $11.98
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+4% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.19
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+2% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+1% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.09
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-7% Synergy $11.28
Island Island
-8% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
-9% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-9% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-10% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
-11% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-11% Synergy $1.51
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-18% Synergy $0.21
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-19% Synergy $0.28

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