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Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Price tag $5.68

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 65% +1/+1 Counters 14% Ramp 5% Aggro 3% Combo 2% Vehicles 2% Tap / Untap 2% Tokens 1%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Meta Pick Very popular, most players know the strategy.

Ranking

#765 Current Rank
#816 Last Week
#899 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dionus, Elvish Archdruid.

UNTAP, TAP, UNTAP, SCOOP? | Dionus vs Progenitus vs Azlask vs Rikarumel | MTG EDH Commander Gameplay

UNTAP, TAP, UNTAP, SCOOP? | Dionus vs Progenitus vs Azlask vs Rikarumel | MTG EDH Commander Gameplay

RE-MATCH! Plagon, Cleon, Dionus, Evereth | Foundations Commander Gameplay

RE-MATCH! Plagon, Cleon, Dionus, Evereth | Foundations Commander Gameplay

Toxic Tactics | Foundations Unleashed | Epic EDH Showdown | Magic The Gathering Commander Gameplay

Toxic Tactics | Foundations Unleashed | Epic EDH Showdown | Magic The Gathering Commander Gameplay

Plagon, Cleon, Dionus, Evereth | Foundations Commander Gameplay

Plagon, Cleon, Dionus, Evereth | Foundations Commander Gameplay

ELENDA 🆚 KREAT 🆚 DIONUS 🆚 APHELIA | Foundations EDH / Casual Commander

ELENDA 🆚 KREAT 🆚 DIONUS 🆚 APHELIA | Foundations EDH / Casual Commander

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Dionus, Elvish Archdruid decks.

The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+12% Synergy $5.32
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
+11% Synergy $0.62
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+9% Synergy $19.41
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+6% Synergy $11.31
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
+6% Synergy $0.93

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Dionus, Elvish Archdruid's abilities and overall game plan.

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+80% Synergy $0.31
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+77% Synergy $2.53
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+76% Synergy $0.26
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+70% Synergy $2.64
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+64% Synergy $0.31
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+54% Synergy $8.39
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+53% Synergy $2.52
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+51% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+51% Synergy $0.57
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+49% Synergy $4.76

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Dionus, Elvish Archdruid decks.

Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+48% Synergy $5.68
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+42% Synergy $0.19
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+42% Synergy $0.97
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+42% Synergy $3.04
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+42% Synergy $1.62
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+40% Synergy $0.43
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+37% Synergy $0.43
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+36% Synergy $0.11
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+9% Synergy $11.10
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.59

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+6% Synergy $977.12
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.72
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $67.99
Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+3% Synergy $252.87
Natural Order Natural Order
+2% Synergy $16.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $6.61
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-5% Synergy $3.46

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Dionus, Elvish Archdruid's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+48% Synergy $1.90
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+47% Synergy $0.23
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+46% Synergy $3.86
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+46% Synergy $0.87
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+45% Synergy $4.91
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+45% Synergy $0.52
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+42% Synergy $1.53
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+42% Synergy $0.26
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+42% Synergy $2.02
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+41% Synergy $5.93
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+39% Synergy $0.93
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+39% Synergy $0.20
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+38% Synergy $2.34
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+38% Synergy $0.12
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+35% Synergy $12.00
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+34% Synergy $1.33
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+32% Synergy $6.58
Deepwood Denizen Deepwood Denizen
+32% Synergy $0.05
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+31% Synergy $0.10
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+31% Synergy $2.85
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+30% Synergy $27.89
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+27% Synergy $0.43
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+25% Synergy $0.92
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+23% Synergy $3.17
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+22% Synergy $0.10
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.13
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+22% Synergy $1.15
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $1.55
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+20% Synergy $2.10
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+19% Synergy $0.95
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+19% Synergy $0.22
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $11.41
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+17% Synergy $0.11
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+16% Synergy $2.15
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+16% Synergy $3.62
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+16% Synergy $2.68
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+16% Synergy $6.60
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+15% Synergy $0.16
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+15% Synergy $0.07
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+15% Synergy $0.38
Birchlore Rangers Birchlore Rangers
+14% Synergy $0.74
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+13% Synergy $0.64
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
+13% Synergy $65.36
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $2.32
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+12% Synergy $2.60
Elfsworn Giant Elfsworn Giant
+11% Synergy $0.11
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+10% Synergy $0.50
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $7.35
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+6% Synergy $0.43
Regal Force Regal Force
+4% Synergy $3.23

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Dionus, Elvish Archdruid safe.

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+38% Synergy $0.59
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+32% Synergy $1.80
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+15% Synergy $3.45
Vitalize Vitalize
+15% Synergy $1.11
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+13% Synergy $1.20
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+12% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+11% Synergy $6.38
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+10% Synergy $22.04
Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+7% Synergy $0.22
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.36
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $0.97
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+4% Synergy $11.05
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+3% Synergy $0.04
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $4.71
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+2% Synergy $0.08
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.57
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+2% Synergy $3.66
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $2.44
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.31
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+2% Synergy $0.44
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $5.09
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.14
Naturalize Naturalize
0% Synergy $0.08
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
0% Synergy $5.20
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.96
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
-3% Synergy $0.18
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $0.72
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.83
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $0.86
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-6% Synergy $0.94
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.20
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Dionus, Elvish Archdruid's game plan and control the board.

Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+27% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+26% Synergy $3.95
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+20% Synergy $0.83
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+15% Synergy $1.43
Overrun Overrun
+12% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse of Nature Glimpse of Nature
+12% Synergy $12.22
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+11% Synergy $23.70
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+11% Synergy $0.36
Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+10% Synergy $0.21
Overcome Overcome
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.20
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $13.18
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $2.19
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+5% Synergy $0.59
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $19.06
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+3% Synergy $1.22
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+3% Synergy $0.24
Hurricane Hurricane
+3% Synergy $0.43
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+2% Synergy $3.73
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+2% Synergy $1.11
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $2.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.69
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
0% Synergy $1.37
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $0.78
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.84
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-6% Synergy $15.80
Harmonize Harmonize
-8% Synergy $0.23
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.26
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-14% Synergy $2.01
Three Visits Three Visits
-17% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $1.41
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-26% Synergy $0.43
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-27% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $4.22
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+22% Synergy $3.79
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+15% Synergy $4.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+14% Synergy $8.65
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $11.66
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+11% Synergy $5.92
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.45
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.24
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+6% Synergy $10.63
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $61.02
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $41.21
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $14.17
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $5.49
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.10
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-5% Synergy $1.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.30
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-9% Synergy $1.82

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Dionus, Elvish Archdruid's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+39% Synergy $1.93
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+33% Synergy $1.58
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+31% Synergy $0.53
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+21% Synergy $11.08
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+19% Synergy $3.43
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+19% Synergy $0.49
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.15
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+13% Synergy $18.94
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+11% Synergy $12.35
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+11% Synergy $0.17
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+8% Synergy $24.05
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+8% Synergy $2.04
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+8% Synergy $4.96
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+6% Synergy $3.39
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $9.70
Well Rested Well Rested
+5% Synergy $1.80
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+4% Synergy $1.45
Asceticism Asceticism
+3% Synergy $5.32
Colossification Colossification
+2% Synergy $0.38
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $10.46
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $4.50
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+1% Synergy $10.26
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
0% Synergy $3.49
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.45
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-3% Synergy $0.95
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-3% Synergy $0.87
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $24.82
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-9% Synergy $0.88
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-13% Synergy $1.74
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-17% Synergy $0.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-18% Synergy $0.38

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Dionus, Elvish Archdruid to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+31% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+34% Synergy $6.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+34% Synergy $19.02
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $9.35
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $34.54
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+4% Synergy $29.31
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+3% Synergy $0.90
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+3% Synergy $6.16
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $0.66
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.73
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $1.98
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-6% Synergy $1.57
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-8% Synergy $4.30
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-13% Synergy $0.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $4.04
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+4% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-14% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Dionus, Elvish Archdruid decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+20% Synergy $1.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+19% Synergy $34.04
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+3% Synergy $50.15
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $6.00
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+1% Synergy $2.02
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy $1.78
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.84
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.11

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Kaysa Kaysa
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Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
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Faceless One Master Chef Faceless One // Master Chef
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