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Archmage Emeritus
Archmage Emeritus is a blue creature that counts as card draw. It appears in the recommended lists of 143 commanders, and 8% of blue decks run it.
Type: Creature — Human Wizard
Cost: 2UU
Color identity: Blue
Reference price: €1.25
Oldest printing: Strixhaven: School of Mages
Role in the deck: card draw
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zethi, Arcane Blademaster | Blue · White | 71% | +67% |
| Gorion, Wise Mentor | Green · Blue · White | 63% | +62% |
| Shiko and Narset, Unified | Red · Blue · White | 74% | +62% |
| Storm, Force of Nature | Green · Red · Blue | 70% | +59% |
| Kalamax, the Stormsire | Green · Red · Blue | 69% | +58% |
| Quandrix, the Proof | Green · Blue | 60% | +58% |
| Zevlor, Elturel Exile | Black · Red · Blue | 68% | +57% |
| Veyran, Voice of Duality | Red · Blue | 88% | +53% |
| Hinata, Dawn-Crowned | Red · Blue · White | 65% | +53% |
| Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch // Temple of Cyclical Time | Blue | 73% | +53% |
| Gandalf of the Secret Fire | Red · Blue · White | 65% | +53% |
| Parnesse, the Subtle Brush | Black · Red · Blue | 63% | +52% |
| Riku of Many Paths | Green · Red · Blue | 63% | +52% |
| Orvar, the All-Form | Blue | 72% | +52% |
| Lord of the Nazgûl | Black · Blue | 55% | +51% |
| Taigam, Ojutai Master | Blue · White | 55% | +51% |
| Fire Lord Azula | Black · Red · Blue | 60% | +50% |
| Deekah, Fractal Theorist | Blue | 70% | +50% |
| Gríma, Saruman's Footman | Black · Blue | 53% | +49% |
| Anhelo, the Painter | Black · Red · Blue | 59% | +48% |
| Noyan Dar, Roil Shaper | Blue · White | 52% | +48% |
| Pharaoh Rama-Tut | Blue | 67% | +47% |
| Mathise, Surge Channeler | Blue | 67% | +46% |
| Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios // Journey to the Oracle | Green · Blue | 49% | +46% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Spellslinger · 129 Control · 80 Combo · 56 Tokens · 47 Storm · 42 Cantrips · 37 Burn · 33 Spell Copy · 33
Known combos with Archmage Emeritus
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Fury Storm + Archmage Emeritus → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite magecraft triggers
- Orvar, the All-Form + Mystic Sanctuary + Dream's Grip + Aquitect's Will + Archmage Emeritus → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite landfall triggers
- Archmage Emeritus + Chain of Smog → Infinite draw triggers, Infinite self-discard triggers, Near-infinite magecraft triggers
- Chain of Acid + Archmage Emeritus → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite magecraft triggers
- Archmage Emeritus + Chain of Plasma + Brash Taunter → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite damage
- Archmage Emeritus + Chain of Plasma + Stuffy Doll → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite damage to one opponent
- Jadzi, Oracle of Arcavios // Journey to the Oracle + Meloku the Clouded Mirror + Phyrexian Altar + Archmage Emeritus → Infinite draw triggers, Infinite looting, Infinite self-discard triggers
- Psychic Miasma + Dakmor Salvage + Bone Miser + Archmage Emeritus → Infinite self-mill, Near-infinite magecraft triggers, Near-infinite self-discard triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Archmage Emeritus?
It is in the recommended lists of 143 commanders, with an average inclusion of 48% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Zethi, Arcane Blademaster · Gorion, Wise Mentor · Shiko and Narset, Unified. Overall, 8% of blue decks run it.
How much does Archmage Emeritus cost?
Its reference price is €1.25 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Archmage Emeritus have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Fury Storm + Archmage Emeritus. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Archmage Emeritus in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is blue, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.