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Círdan the Shipwright
Price tag $0.25

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Politics 27% Group Hug 19% Blink 8% Elves 5% Clones 5%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Círdan the Shipwright players are trying out in Group Hug decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+6% Synergy $0.35
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+2% Synergy $6.38
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+1% Synergy $0.47
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
-2% Synergy $0.13
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-4% Synergy $5.40

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Círdan the Shipwright's Group Hug builds — cards that lean hardest into the Group Hug theme.

Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+76% Synergy $3.04
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
+72% Synergy $0.22
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+67% Synergy $0.20
Split Decision Split Decision
+62% Synergy $1.91
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+62% Synergy $0.28
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+59% Synergy $2.72
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+59% Synergy $0.27
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+54% Synergy $0.34
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+54% Synergy $0.30
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+54% Synergy $7.34

Top Cards

The staple cards most Círdan the Shipwright Group Hug decks run as their core.

Emissary Green Emissary Green
+54% Synergy $1.20
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+52% Synergy $0.55
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+49% Synergy $1.31
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+47% Synergy $2.40
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+45% Synergy $5.43
Heartwood Storyteller Heartwood Storyteller
+44% Synergy $5.00
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+42% Synergy $1.04
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.34
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+6% Synergy $0.47
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+1% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Círdan the Shipwright Group Hug game on their own.

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+17% Synergy $34.33
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+1% Synergy $23.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $16.95
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $131.68
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $72.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $54.33
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-9% Synergy $40.14
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-9% Synergy $14.50

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Group Hug plan in Círdan the Shipwright decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+43% Synergy $0.30
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+42% Synergy $0.44
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+36% Synergy $7.94
Veteran Explorer Veteran Explorer
+35% Synergy $0.32
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+32% Synergy $10.87
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $31.59
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+28% Synergy $0.19
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+26% Synergy $3.98
Tidal Barracuda Tidal Barracuda
+26% Synergy $9.81
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+25% Synergy $1.39
Magus of the Vineyard Magus of the Vineyard
+25% Synergy $3.96
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+24% Synergy $30.69
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $6.53
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+20% Synergy $5.26
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+20% Synergy $0.24
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+19% Synergy $3.13
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+19% Synergy $20.57
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+19% Synergy $0.53
Noble Benefactor Noble Benefactor
+18% Synergy $0.43
Tempting Wurm Tempting Wurm
+18% Synergy $9.61
Terastodon Terastodon
+17% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+17% Synergy $2.98
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+16% Synergy $0.37
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+16% Synergy $0.12
Shizuko, Caller of Autumn Shizuko, Caller of Autumn
+16% Synergy $3.98
Spark Double Spark Double
+15% Synergy $13.70
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+15% Synergy $0.72
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+15% Synergy $27.12
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+14% Synergy $0.43
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+14% Synergy $1.74
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+14% Synergy $0.31
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+14% Synergy $1.80
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+14% Synergy $0.24
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.30
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+12% Synergy $6.60
Skullwinder Skullwinder
+12% Synergy $0.28
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+11% Synergy $0.55
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+11% Synergy $0.34
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+10% Synergy $2.17
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+10% Synergy $9.88
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+10% Synergy $0.35
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+10% Synergy $4.39
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+9% Synergy $0.22
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+9% Synergy $0.38
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $10.47
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+7% Synergy $1.10
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+2% Synergy $0.24
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+1% Synergy $6.10
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $7.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Círdan the Shipwright's Group Hug deck ahead.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+30% Synergy $2.40
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+24% Synergy $1.21
Blur Blur
+18% Synergy $0.37
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+18% Synergy $0.68
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+16% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+15% Synergy $1.92
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+15% Synergy $0.45
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+14% Synergy $0.33
Fog Fog
+11% Synergy $1.36
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+11% Synergy $0.30
Displace Displace
+10% Synergy $0.40
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+10% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.39
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+9% Synergy $0.32
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+9% Synergy $2.77
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+6% Synergy $1.48
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+6% Synergy $0.69
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+5% Synergy $0.37
Blessed Respite Blessed Respite
+5% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+4% Synergy $14.29
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.38
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.98
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+1% Synergy $2.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-1% Synergy $8.50
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.19
Double Major Double Major
-1% Synergy $3.08
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-2% Synergy $0.40
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy $0.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $56.81
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $3.77
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-12% Synergy $1.54
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-14% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Group Hug game plan forward for Círdan the Shipwright.

Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+39% Synergy $0.22
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+34% Synergy $2.10
Expropriate Expropriate
+28% Synergy $14.54
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+25% Synergy $18.88
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+23% Synergy $0.41
Windfall Windfall
+15% Synergy $5.08
Prosperity Prosperity
+14% Synergy $5.69
Hypergenesis Hypergenesis
+13% Synergy $1.54
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+12% Synergy $2.51
Wear Down Wear Down
+10% Synergy $0.24
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+7% Synergy $0.21
New Frontiers New Frontiers
+6% Synergy $5.35
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+5% Synergy $6.60
Weird Harvest Weird Harvest
+5% Synergy $1.42
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+4% Synergy $0.40
Flood of Tears Flood of Tears
+4% Synergy $1.15
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+2% Synergy $0.36
Doppelgang Doppelgang
+1% Synergy $1.62
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $38.15
Farseek Farseek
-1% Synergy $0.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.68
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-1% Synergy $0.32
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.96
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.54
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-6% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Círdan the Shipwright Group Hug decks.

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+34% Synergy $4.59
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+30% Synergy $1.64
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+26% Synergy $0.39
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+26% Synergy $9.92
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+22% Synergy $15.60
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+21% Synergy $3.84
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+19% Synergy $6.01
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+18% Synergy $6.82
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+14% Synergy $9.91
Horn of Greed Horn of Greed
+13% Synergy $19.31
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $34.77
Gate to the Aether Gate to the Aether
+10% Synergy $3.41
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+10% Synergy $0.37
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+9% Synergy $9.22
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+8% Synergy $0.75
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+6% Synergy $1.37
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+6% Synergy $3.92
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+6% Synergy $1.23
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.18
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $14.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $3.66
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $62.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Group Hug strategy in Círdan the Shipwright decks.

Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+39% Synergy $0.31
Propaganda Propaganda
+37% Synergy $2.13
Omniscience Omniscience
+35% Synergy $6.53
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+34% Synergy $4.20
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+33% Synergy $3.80
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+23% Synergy $4.99
Telepathy Telepathy
+21% Synergy $1.06
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+19% Synergy $7.45
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+18% Synergy $2.04
Dictate of Karametra Dictate of Karametra
+17% Synergy $0.87
Asceticism Asceticism
+16% Synergy $8.04
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+15% Synergy $1.71
Oath of Druids Oath of Druids
+12% Synergy $10.03
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+12% Synergy $3.94
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+11% Synergy $9.85
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+10% Synergy $4.52
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.85
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+6% Synergy $0.33
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+6% Synergy $1.03
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+6% Synergy $5.70
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $2.47
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+5% Synergy $1.18
Curse of Echoes Curse of Echoes
+5% Synergy $0.52
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+4% Synergy $4.16
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+4% Synergy $0.34
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.06
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+1% Synergy $0.47
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $12.67
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-9% Synergy $0.55

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Círdan the Shipwright's Group Hug game plan.

Jace Beleren Jace Beleren
+17% Synergy $1.73
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $8.52

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Círdan the Shipwright Group Hug decks.

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+25% Synergy $3.36
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+24% Synergy $5.92
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $10.62
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+8% Synergy $0.35
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.38
Rivendell Rivendell
+7% Synergy $1.96
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+7% Synergy $1.64
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.09
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.24
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+6% Synergy $0.19
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.40
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $7.41
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+2% Synergy $0.36
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-3% Synergy $14.92
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.25
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $27.39
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-5% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-7% Synergy $49.11

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Círdan the Shipwright's Group Hug strategy.

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+65% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+37% Synergy $1.92
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+16% Synergy $4.13
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+10% Synergy $0.28
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+7% Synergy $14.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.69
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Círdan the Shipwright's Group Hug decks.

Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+17% Synergy $3.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+17% Synergy $0.24
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+16% Synergy $0.32
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+15% Synergy $0.87
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+13% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+10% Synergy $0.30
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+10% Synergy $9.24
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.34
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+4% Synergy $0.42
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+4% Synergy $0.12
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+4% Synergy $6.83
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.17
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.14
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
+3% Synergy $0.47
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.97
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
0% Synergy $6.46
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
0% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $38.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
0% Synergy $1.22
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.34
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.19
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $5.68
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.09
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-2% Synergy $11.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-2% Synergy $1.45
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-3% Synergy $1.57
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-3% Synergy $28.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-4% Synergy $38.56
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-5% Synergy $0.28
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-5% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $15.03
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-6% Synergy $0.36
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $9.06
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $1.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.31
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $35.70
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.33

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The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
The Third Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Third Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
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Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
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The Fourth Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fourth Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fourth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Fourth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The Fourth Doctor Clara Oswald The Fourth Doctor // Clara Oswald
The Fourth Doctor Graham O'Brien The Fourth Doctor // Graham O'Brien
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The Fourth Doctor K-9, Mark I The Fourth Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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The Fourth Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Fourth Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Master Chef Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Master Chef
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Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle Arixmethes, Slumbering Isle
Gretchen Titchwillow Gretchen Titchwillow
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Keruga, the Macrosage Keruga, the Macrosage
Kianne, Corrupted Memory Kianne, Corrupted Memory
Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter Skanos Dragonheart // Clan Crafter
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Zellix, Sanity Flayer Hardy Outlander Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Hardy Outlander
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres