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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 Politics decks.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+7% Synergy $0.35
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+3% Synergy $3.89
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+2% Synergy $0.13
Studious First-Year Studious First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.31
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-4% Synergy $5.40

High Synergy Cards

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

Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+92% Synergy $3.04
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
+91% Synergy $0.22
Split Decision Split Decision
+88% Synergy $1.91
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+87% Synergy $0.28
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+86% Synergy $0.27
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+85% Synergy $0.20
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+81% Synergy $0.30
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+81% Synergy $1.20
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+75% Synergy $0.34
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+70% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

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

Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+70% Synergy $2.72
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+54% Synergy $1.04
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+53% Synergy $2.40
Koma, Cosmos Serpent Koma, Cosmos Serpent
+45% Synergy $6.60
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+39% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
+27% Synergy $0.34
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+20% Synergy $0.32
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+17% Synergy $0.47
Beast Within Beast Within
+12% Synergy $0.46
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.77

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+22% Synergy $34.33
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $131.68
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.14
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $16.95
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $72.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $54.33
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $26.56

Creatures

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

Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+53% Synergy $2.40
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+50% Synergy $30.69
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+50% Synergy $31.59
Auton Soldier Auton Soldier
+48% Synergy $10.87
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+46% Synergy $0.24
Terastodon Terastodon
+43% Synergy $0.37
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+42% Synergy $20.57
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+41% Synergy $0.30
Kodama of the East Tree Kodama of the East Tree
+41% Synergy $3.13
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+41% Synergy $2.98
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+41% Synergy $0.19
Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant Ghalta, Stampede Tyrant
+39% Synergy $27.12
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+37% Synergy $9.88
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+35% Synergy $3.98
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+34% Synergy $0.37
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
+33% Synergy $0.55
Spark Double Spark Double
+33% Synergy $13.70
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+28% Synergy $0.22
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+27% Synergy $0.31
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+25% Synergy $2.17
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+24% Synergy $6.53
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+23% Synergy $0.19
Gruff Triplets Gruff Triplets
+22% Synergy $0.38
Kona, Rescue Beastie Kona, Rescue Beastie
+21% Synergy $1.05
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+21% Synergy $0.44
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.38
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+20% Synergy $0.24
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+20% Synergy $0.12
Progenitor Mimic Progenitor Mimic
+18% Synergy $1.39
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+17% Synergy $0.34
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+17% Synergy $6.14
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+16% Synergy $5.26
Rootweaver Druid Rootweaver Druid
+16% Synergy $0.30
Titan of Industry Titan of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.35
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+12% Synergy $34.52
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+12% Synergy $4.86
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+12% Synergy $1.62
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+11% Synergy $0.20
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+10% Synergy $2.18
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+10% Synergy $0.37
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+9% Synergy $29.46
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+8% Synergy $12.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+4% Synergy $7.76
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+4% Synergy $6.10
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.24
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+4% Synergy $47.63
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
0% Synergy $0.45
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $27.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
-2% Synergy $1.94

Instants

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

Essence Flux Essence Flux
+37% Synergy $1.21
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+31% Synergy $0.28
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+27% Synergy $0.33
Blur Blur
+27% Synergy $0.37
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+18% Synergy $14.29
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+15% Synergy $0.37
Displace Displace
+12% Synergy $0.40
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+12% Synergy $0.30
Fog Fog
+10% Synergy $1.36
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.92
Intellectual Offering Intellectual Offering
+9% Synergy $0.30
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $8.50
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.22
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+7% Synergy $5.41
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $2.39
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $0.98
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $2.22
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.26
Double Major Double Major
+1% Synergy $3.08
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
-3% Synergy $1.54
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.24
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-6% Synergy $56.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.19
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.62
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-12% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Politics game plan forward for Círdan the Shipwright.

Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+53% Synergy $7.34
Expropriate Expropriate
+50% Synergy $14.54
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+45% Synergy $2.10
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+41% Synergy $1.31
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+22% Synergy $2.51
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+16% Synergy $0.41
Wear Down Wear Down
+14% Synergy $0.24
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+13% Synergy $0.51
Show and Tell Show and Tell
+12% Synergy $18.88
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+10% Synergy $1.96
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+10% Synergy $0.28
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+9% Synergy $1.54
Three Visits Three Visits
+8% Synergy $4.60
Make Your Own Luck Make Your Own Luck
+8% Synergy $0.18
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.08
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+5% Synergy $0.34
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+4% Synergy $0.18
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+3% Synergy $0.36
Aggressive Biomancy Aggressive Biomancy
+2% Synergy $0.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $38.15
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.47
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
-2% Synergy $0.32
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.92
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.53
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-5% Synergy $0.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+52% Synergy $9.92
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+50% Synergy $4.59
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $6.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.66
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+18% Synergy $34.77
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $1.37
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+14% Synergy $5.43
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+13% Synergy $0.37
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+11% Synergy $0.75
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+11% Synergy $9.91
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.18
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+5% Synergy $14.18
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+5% Synergy $1.64
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+5% Synergy $0.39
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+2% Synergy $62.89
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $5.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Politics strategy in Círdan the Shipwright decks.

Omniscience Omniscience
+43% Synergy $6.53
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+35% Synergy $4.99
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+35% Synergy $4.20
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+34% Synergy $1.71
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+33% Synergy $0.55
Telepathy Telepathy
+26% Synergy $1.06
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+24% Synergy $4.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $2.13
Asceticism Asceticism
+23% Synergy $8.04
Lignify Lignify
+11% Synergy $1.73
Mind's Dilation Mind's Dilation
+10% Synergy $5.70
Heartbeat of Spring Heartbeat of Spring
+8% Synergy $3.80
Weftwalking Weftwalking
+8% Synergy $0.39
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+7% Synergy $0.30
Thought Reflection Thought Reflection
+7% Synergy $1.28
Curse of Unbinding Curse of Unbinding
+7% Synergy $1.18
On the Trail On the Trail
+6% Synergy $4.78
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+6% Synergy $1.03
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $2.47
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
+5% Synergy $0.33
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+5% Synergy $0.34
Virtue of Strength Virtue of Strength
+5% Synergy $4.16
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+5% Synergy $0.31
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+5% Synergy $7.45
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+3% Synergy $1.16
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.47
Exploration Exploration
-6% Synergy $34.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+2% Synergy $8.52
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
0% Synergy $4.88

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $3.36
Rivendell Rivendell
+27% Synergy $1.96
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $10.62
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+13% Synergy $1.09
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+12% Synergy $5.92
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+10% Synergy $0.35
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.38
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+5% Synergy $0.19
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.24
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+2% Synergy $14.92
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+2% Synergy $0.36
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+1% Synergy $0.63
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $27.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.11
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.25
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-7% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+88% Synergy $0.24
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+45% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+19% Synergy $0.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+14% Synergy $4.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+11% Synergy $1.84
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.26
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+8% Synergy $14.50
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-3% Synergy $0.44

Lands

The mana base behind Círdan the Shipwright's Politics decks.

Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+26% Synergy $3.68
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+24% Synergy $0.24
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+21% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+19% Synergy $0.30
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+18% Synergy $0.87
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.34
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.28
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+6% Synergy $11.09
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+4% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $35.70
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.97
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+4% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.17
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+3% Synergy $6.46
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.35
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $9.06
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $38.15
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.20
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy $0.42
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
0% Synergy $0.14
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.68
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-1% Synergy $0.36
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-1% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-1% Synergy $1.45
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-2% Synergy $0.47
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-3% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.31
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-4% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-6% Synergy $1.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $5.19
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $1.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.29

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Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep Kiora, Sovereign of the Deep
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Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
The Third Doctor The Third Doctor
Zimone, Mystery Unraveler Zimone, Mystery Unraveler
The Third Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Third Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca Kumena, Tyrant of Orazca
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Zimone, All-Questioning Zimone, All-Questioning
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Toothy, Imaginary Friend Pir, Imaginative Rascal // Toothy, Imaginary Friend
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
The Fourth Doctor Jamie McCrimmon The Fourth Doctor // Jamie McCrimmon
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
The Fourth Doctor Susan Foreman The Fourth Doctor // Susan Foreman
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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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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