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Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Price tag $22.29

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid

Magic color symbol for G
Mono-Green

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 56% +1/+1 Counters 18% Ramp 6% Aggro 3% Tap / Untap 3% Combo 2% Tokens 2% Vehicles 2% Big Mana 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#781 Current Rank
#762 Last Week
#809 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dionus, Elvish Archdruid.

Foundations Jumpstart Pauper Commanders!

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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.

Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+27% Synergy $0.60
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+27% Synergy $0.59
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+10% Synergy $17.91
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+7% Synergy $0.44
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+7% Synergy $19.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+81% Synergy $0.57
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+78% Synergy $0.61
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+77% Synergy $3.48
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+70% Synergy $4.44
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+64% Synergy $0.30
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+55% Synergy $1.08
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+53% Synergy $9.68
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+52% Synergy $2.19
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+51% Synergy $0.28
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+49% Synergy $6.25

Top Cards

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

Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+49% Synergy $2.30
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+49% Synergy $0.18
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+45% Synergy $8.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+44% Synergy $1.42
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+44% Synergy $0.96
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+43% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.62
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+38% Synergy $0.46
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.23
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.60

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+4% Synergy $1069.36
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $20.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $99.32
Natural Order Natural Order
+1% Synergy $22.85
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $7.12
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $3.11

Creatures

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

Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+49% Synergy $6.41
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+48% Synergy $3.17
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+46% Synergy $0.68
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+45% Synergy $4.82
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+45% Synergy $0.24
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+42% Synergy $0.24
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+42% Synergy $1.40
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+42% Synergy $1.96
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+41% Synergy $0.72
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+40% Synergy $7.73
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+39% Synergy $0.10
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+38% Synergy $5.06
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+38% Synergy $0.29
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+36% Synergy $12.53
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+34% Synergy $1.57
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+33% Synergy $7.62
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+32% Synergy $2.37
Deepwood Denizen Deepwood Denizen
+31% Synergy $0.04
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+30% Synergy $0.17
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+28% Synergy $35.00
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+28% Synergy $0.39
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+25% Synergy $2.17
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.12
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+23% Synergy $6.71
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+23% Synergy $0.64
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+21% Synergy $0.14
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+20% Synergy $2.14
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+20% Synergy $0.28
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.04
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+19% Synergy $0.76
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $12.87
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+17% Synergy $0.61
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+17% Synergy $1.94
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+17% Synergy $28.40
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+17% Synergy $0.20
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+16% Synergy $0.19
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+15% Synergy $0.09
Birchlore Rangers Birchlore Rangers
+15% Synergy $0.71
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+14% Synergy $0.76
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $7.84
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+14% Synergy $0.40
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
+14% Synergy $0.47
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
+13% Synergy $54.73
Druid of the Cowl Druid of the Cowl
+13% Synergy $0.27
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+11% Synergy $1.15
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+11% Synergy $1.29
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+11% Synergy $0.74
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $1.78
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+6% Synergy $0.53
Regal Force Regal Force
+4% Synergy $4.06

Instants

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

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+38% Synergy $7.88
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+32% Synergy $6.15
Vitalize Vitalize
+16% Synergy $1.22
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+14% Synergy $4.64
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+14% Synergy $1.55
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+14% Synergy $0.44
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+12% Synergy $0.77
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+10% Synergy $23.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $11.33
Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.53
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+5% Synergy $12.99
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.23
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $5.10
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.98
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.21
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $2.95
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.07
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+2% Synergy $0.47
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.13
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $5.22
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+1% Synergy $4.93
Naturalize Naturalize
0% Synergy $0.09
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-1% Synergy $6.02
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.78
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
-2% Synergy $0.15
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-4% Synergy $0.41
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-4% Synergy $0.26
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-4% Synergy $1.53
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $1.27
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-5% Synergy $0.86
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.60

Sorceries

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

Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+27% Synergy $7.76
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+26% Synergy $0.32
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $0.85
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+14% Synergy $1.24
Glimpse of Nature Glimpse of Nature
+12% Synergy $9.58
Overrun Overrun
+11% Synergy $0.12
Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+11% Synergy $0.24
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+10% Synergy $0.72
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+9% Synergy $36.31
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.24
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+6% Synergy $0.56
Overcome Overcome
+6% Synergy $0.12
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+5% Synergy $15.45
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $9.15
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $16.60
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+3% Synergy $1.15
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+3% Synergy $0.25
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.62
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $5.18
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $1.02
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
0% Synergy $1.63
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $0.50
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.29
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.13
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-5% Synergy $22.11
Harmonize Harmonize
-6% Synergy $0.11
Explore Explore
-11% Synergy $0.42
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-12% Synergy $1.99
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $7.89
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $2.33
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-26% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-26% Synergy $0.56
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.37

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $3.60
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+20% Synergy $8.03
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+15% Synergy $5.86
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+14% Synergy $10.07
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+14% Synergy $6.69
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $13.90
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+11% Synergy $7.24
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.25
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $4.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.38
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $29.48
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $50.14
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $10.56
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.15
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $15.62
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $60.21
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.48
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-10% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+38% Synergy $1.98
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+33% Synergy $3.29
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+31% Synergy $1.14
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+22% Synergy $11.38
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+20% Synergy $1.58
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+18% Synergy $3.25
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+17% Synergy $0.20
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+13% Synergy $20.96
Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
+12% Synergy $2.08
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+11% Synergy $0.13
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+10% Synergy $13.27
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+9% Synergy $8.28
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+9% Synergy $4.96
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+9% Synergy $7.84
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $5.05
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+8% Synergy $7.74
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+7% Synergy $1.59
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $31.84
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $8.00
Well Rested Well Rested
+5% Synergy $1.63
Asceticism Asceticism
+3% Synergy $6.75
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $10.69
Colossification Colossification
+2% Synergy $0.44
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $12.94
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+1% Synergy $3.35
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
0% Synergy $3.82
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.61
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-3% Synergy $1.14
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-3% Synergy $1.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $23.88
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-10% Synergy $1.14
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-12% Synergy $2.50
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-17% Synergy $0.30
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-20% Synergy $0.33

Planeswalkers

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

Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+30% Synergy $3.00

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+35% Synergy $7.00
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+32% Synergy $24.54
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+15% Synergy $14.43
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $12.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $45.08
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $2.91
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $38.85
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $6.45
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.38
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.27
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-7% Synergy $5.75
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-13% Synergy $0.21
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy $6.32
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-16% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.04
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+17% Synergy $42.67
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.62
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.17
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $1.02
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $1.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.21

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Dionus, Elvish Archdruid.

Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting