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Matoya, Archon Elder
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Matoya, Archon Elder

{2}{U}

Legendary Creature — Human Warlock

Whenever you scry or surveil, draw a card. (Draw after you scry or surveil.)

"Don't you know it's rude to enter without knocking? Hmph, the youth of today..."

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Set
Final Fantasy Promos (PFIN #62s)
Rarity
Rare
Mana value
3
Released
2025-06-13
Artist
Luisa J. Preissler
EDHREC rank
#4,669
Colour identity
{U}
Finishes
Foil
Served from
Local database

Commander bracket

1 +
Fits any bracket
No Game Changer, land denial, extra turns or two-card combos.

Derived from card traits, not a ruling — bracket rules turn on how a deck intends to use a card. Bracket rules

EDHREC

Salt Score 0.38
How much players resent seeing this card. The scale tops out around 3.1.
Can be your commander
Draw

Combos 78

Matoya, Archon Elder+Mind Over Matter+Sigiled Starfish
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggers
110 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Prognostic Sphinx
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
72 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Mind Over Matter+Rune-Sealed Wall
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggers
62 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Mind Over Matter
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite mana permanents you control can produceNear-infinite untap of permanents you control
54 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Ghostly Pilferer
{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
51 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Psychic Frog
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
16 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Mind Over Matter+Glarb, Calamity's Augur
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggers
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Skirge Familiar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite black mana
12 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Putrid Imp
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
7 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Dream Trawler
{W}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite power for a creature until end of turn
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Ashnod's Altar
{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
6 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Mind Over Matter+Sinister Starfish
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggers
5 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Mind Over Matter+The Grim Captain's Locker
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggers
4 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Iron-Shield Elf
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
3 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
The Locust God+Matoya, Archon Elder+Gossip's Talent
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with haste
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Noose Constrictor
{G}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinitely large creature until end of turn
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Woe Strider
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
2 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Witch-king of Angmar
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Intruder Alarm+Glarb, Calamity's Augur
{B}{G}{U}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite untap of all creatures
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Viscera Seer
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Gossip's Talent+Ashnod's Altar
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Phyrexian Altar
{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
1 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Goblin Bombardment
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Umbral Collar Zealot
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggersNear-infinite surveil
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Bloodthrone Vampire
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinitely large creature until end of turn
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Gossip's Talent+Thermopod
{U}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Bloodflow Connoisseur
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Hammerhead, Maggia Boss
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Fleshtaker+Ashnod's Altar
{W}{U}{B}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite colorless manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Woe Strider
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Phyrexian Altar
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Intruder Alarm+Sinister Starfish
{U}{B}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokensNear-infinite untap of all creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Curator of Mysteries+Hardened Academic
{U}{R}{W}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite rummagingInfinite self-discard triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Intruder Alarm+Oggyar Battle-Seer
{U}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite untap of all creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Thermopod
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Phyrexian Altar
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite colored manaNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Altar of Dementia
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersInfinite self-millNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite mill
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Blasting Station
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Bartolomé del Presidio
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Shilgengar, Sire of Famine
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite artifact tokensNear-infinite Blood tokensNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Goblin Bombardment
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth+Carrion Feeder
{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Blasting Station
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+Nadir Kraken+Gossip's Talent+Phyrexian Altar
{U}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Yahenni, Undying Partisan
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Fleshtaker+Evereth, Viceroy of Plunder
{W}{U}{B}{R}
Infinite card drawInfinite draw triggersNear-infinite +1/+1 counters on a creatureNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature LTBNear-infinite creature sacrifice triggersNear-infinite damageNear-infinite death triggersNear-infinite lifegainNear-infinite lifegain triggers
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗
Matoya, Archon Elder+The Locust God+Intruder Alarm+Sigiled Starfish
{U}{R}
Infinite draw triggersInfinite lootingInfinite self-discard triggersNear-infinite creature ETBNear-infinite creature tokens with hasteNear-infinite untap of all creatures
0 decks Commander Spellbook ↗

Showing the 50 most played of 78.

Commander recommendations

Top synergy 50

Played far more in this commander's decks than elsewhere.

  1. Consider 81 %+66.1 %
  2. Serum Visions 73 %+64.0 %
  3. Opt 88 %+63.2 %
  4. Deliberate 63 %+60.5 %
  5. Sigiled Starfish 60 %+59.8 %
  6. Otherworldly Gaze 61 %+57.9 %
  7. Rivendell 68 %+57.3 %
  8. Curate 59 %+57.1 %
  9. Jace's Sanctum 60 %+56.9 %
  10. Unauthorized Exit 57 %+56.7 %
  11. Preordain 80 %+56.6 %
  12. Dreams of Laguna 57 %+55.8 %
  13. Mission Briefing 57 %+54.4 %
  14. Thassa, God of the Sea 56 %+52.7 %
  15. Hermes, Overseer of Elpis 54 %+51.9 %
  16. Dissolve 54 %+51.1 %
  17. Crystal Grotto 52 %+50.9 %
  18. Sinister Sabotage 52 %+50.6 %
  19. Hidden Grotto 50 %+48.9 %
  20. Elvish Mariner 49 %+48.8 %
  21. Cryptic Annelid 48 %+47.8 %
  22. The Grey Havens 48 %+47.8 %
  23. Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong 50 %+47.5 %
  24. Elrond, Lord of Rivendell 48 %+47.2 %
  25. Conduit Pylons 48 %+47.1 %
  26. Zhalfirin Void 47 %+45.9 %
  27. Mystic Speculation 45 %+43.9 %
  28. Fading Hope 44 %+42.1 %
  29. Hithlain Knots 42 %+41.1 %
  30. Laboratory Maniac 61 %+41.1 %
  31. Homunculus Horde 49 %+40.9 %
  32. Il Mheg Pixie 39 %+38.5 %
  33. Mindwhisker 38 %+37.5 %
  34. Alandra, Sky Dreamer 45 %+37.4 %
  35. Psychosis Crawler 53 %+37.2 %
  36. Castle Vantress 55 %+36.9 %
  37. Mentor's Guidance 36 %+36.0 %
  38. Swallowed by Leviathan 36 %+35.9 %
  39. Chasm Skulker 49 %+35.2 %
  40. Mazemind Tome 35 %+34.8 %
  41. Rumble Arena 33 %+33.0 %
  42. Search for Azcanta 35 %+32.8 %
  43. Gossip's Talent 33 %+32.4 %
  44. Condescend 33 %+32.3 %
  45. Banishing Betrayal 33 %+31.9 %
  46. Rune-Sealed Wall 32 %+31.8 %
  47. Retreat to Coralhelm 34 %+31.6 %
  48. Triskaidekaphile 41 %+30.9 %
  49. Voyage's End 31 %+30.3 %
  50. Nightveil Sprite 31 %+30.3 %

Most included 50

Highest share of decks running them, distinctive or not.

  1. Opt 88 %+63.2 %
  2. Consider 81 %+66.1 %
  3. Island 80 %-13.4 %
  4. Sol Ring 80 %-4.4 %
  5. Preordain 80 %+56.6 %
  6. Reliquary Tower 73 %+16.9 %
  7. Serum Visions 73 %+64.0 %
  8. Thought Vessel 72 %+20.6 %
  9. Rivendell 68 %+57.3 %
  10. Arcane Signet 67 %+2.1 %
  11. Sapphire Medallion 66 %+5.8 %
  12. Deliberate 63 %+60.5 %
  13. Laboratory Maniac 61 %+41.1 %
  14. Otherworldly Gaze 61 %+57.9 %
  15. Sigiled Starfish 60 %+59.8 %
  16. Jace's Sanctum 60 %+56.9 %
  17. Curate 59 %+57.1 %
  18. Unauthorized Exit 57 %+56.7 %
  19. Mission Briefing 57 %+54.4 %
  20. Dreams of Laguna 57 %+55.8 %
  21. Thassa, God of the Sea 56 %+52.7 %
  22. Castle Vantress 55 %+36.9 %
  23. Hermes, Overseer of Elpis 54 %+51.9 %
  24. Counterspell 54 %-11.4 %
  25. Dissolve 54 %+51.1 %
  26. Psychosis Crawler 53 %+37.2 %
  27. Crystal Grotto 52 %+50.9 %
  28. Sinister Sabotage 52 %+50.6 %
  29. Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong 50 %+47.5 %
  30. Hidden Grotto 50 %+48.9 %
  31. Elvish Mariner 49 %+48.8 %
  32. Homunculus Horde 49 %+40.9 %
  33. Chasm Skulker 49 %+35.2 %
  34. The Grey Havens 48 %+47.8 %
  35. Cryptic Annelid 48 %+47.8 %
  36. Conduit Pylons 48 %+47.1 %
  37. Elrond, Lord of Rivendell 48 %+47.2 %
  38. Zhalfirin Void 47 %+45.9 %
  39. Mystic Sanctuary 47 %-3.2 %
  40. Alandra, Sky Dreamer 45 %+37.4 %
  41. Mystic Speculation 45 %+43.9 %
  42. Fading Hope 44 %+42.1 %
  43. Wizard Class 43 %+25.8 %
  44. Hithlain Knots 42 %+41.1 %
  45. Aetherize 41 %+10.0 %
  46. Triskaidekaphile 41 %+30.9 %
  47. Pongify 40 %-0.6 %
  48. High Tide 40 %-3.8 %
  49. Teferi's Ageless Insight 40 %+22.6 %
  50. Il Mheg Pixie 39 %+38.5 %

Format legality

Standard Legal
Pioneer Legal
Modern Legal
Legacy Legal
Vintage Legal
Pauper Not legal
Commander Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Duel Commander Legal
Brawl Legal
Standard Brawl Legal
Historic Legal
Timeless Legal
Alchemy Legal
Penny Legal
Premodern Not legal
PreDH Not legal
Pauper EDH Not legal
Old School Not legal
Future Legal
Gladiator Legal
All printingsScryfall ↗Edhrec ↗
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