Matoya, Archon Elder
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How Matoya decks play in EDH
Matoya, Archon Elder is a mono-blue commander costing 2U, and its legendary creature - human warlock line shapes the whole deck around it. It draws extra cards, so the deck can afford a lower curve and lean on volume. The cards below are the ones Matoya, Archon Elder decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $17.10Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (6)
Removal (1)
Creatures (7)
Synergy & payoffs (6)
Build the full 100
Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Matoya, Archon Elder decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Matoya, Archon Elder deck?
Matoya, Archon Elder has a mono-blue colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Matoya, Archon Elder?
The cards played most often in Matoya, Archon Elder decks include Geist of Saint Thalia, Jace, Reality Sculptor, Eye of Jace. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Matoya, Archon Elder deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $17.10 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Matoya, Archon Elder deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.