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Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Price tag $4.31

Legendary Creature — Elf Druid

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

#794 Current Rank
#896 Last Week
#831 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Dionus, Elvish Archdruid.

New Cards

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

Tale of Katara and Toph Tale of Katara and Toph
+8% Synergy $1.49
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+2% Synergy $24.61
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-2% Synergy $46.93
Origin of Metalbending Origin of Metalbending
-3% Synergy $0.13
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
-3% Synergy $1.26

High Synergy Cards

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

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+81% Synergy $0.32
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+77% Synergy $0.40
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+77% Synergy $2.37
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+70% Synergy $2.13
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+64% Synergy $0.30
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+54% Synergy $1.21
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+53% Synergy $7.29
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+52% Synergy $0.78
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+51% Synergy $0.32
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+49% Synergy $4.95

Top Cards

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

Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+49% Synergy $0.14
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+48% Synergy $5.17
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+44% Synergy $0.97
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+44% Synergy $4.20
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+44% Synergy $1.00
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+43% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+42% Synergy $0.31
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+38% Synergy $0.40
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.16
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $1009.05
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $19.80
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $93.61
Natural Order Natural Order
+1% Synergy $19.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $5.93
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-6% Synergy $2.69

Creatures

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

Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+48% Synergy $2.23
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+48% Synergy $2.30
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+46% Synergy $0.52
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+45% Synergy $4.66
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+45% Synergy $1.42
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+43% Synergy $0.15
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+42% Synergy $1.31
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+41% Synergy $0.57
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+41% Synergy $1.82
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+41% Synergy $4.62
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+39% Synergy $0.09
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+38% Synergy $4.60
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+38% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+36% Synergy $11.45
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+33% Synergy $7.32
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+33% Synergy $1.65
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+32% Synergy $2.40
Deepwood Denizen Deepwood Denizen
+32% Synergy $0.05
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+31% Synergy $0.14
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+28% Synergy $26.20
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+28% Synergy $0.35
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+26% Synergy $1.77
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+24% Synergy $3.56
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+23% Synergy $0.10
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+23% Synergy $0.67
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+22% Synergy $0.12
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+20% Synergy $1.75
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.40
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+19% Synergy $0.82
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+19% Synergy $0.28
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+18% Synergy $0.16
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $12.26
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+17% Synergy $1.54
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+17% Synergy $0.20
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+17% Synergy $7.83
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+16% Synergy $1.95
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+16% Synergy $0.07
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+15% Synergy $0.37
Birchlore Rangers Birchlore Rangers
+15% Synergy $0.92
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+14% Synergy $6.19
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
+14% Synergy $0.32
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
+14% Synergy $53.01
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+13% Synergy $0.62
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $2.02
Druid of the Cowl Druid of the Cowl
+12% Synergy $0.28
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+11% Synergy $1.00
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+11% Synergy $0.90
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $5.89
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+6% Synergy $0.39
Regal Force Regal Force
+4% Synergy $3.17

Instants

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

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+38% Synergy $2.41
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+32% Synergy $1.99
Vitalize Vitalize
+16% Synergy $1.07
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+14% Synergy $3.78
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+13% Synergy $1.47
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+13% Synergy $0.37
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+11% Synergy $5.58
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+10% Synergy $18.27
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $9.77
Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+7% Synergy $0.17
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.42
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.28
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+4% Synergy $11.57
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $4.80
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.26
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $2.84
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.21
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+2% Synergy $0.56
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+2% Synergy $0.04
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.10
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $4.72
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+1% Synergy $4.75
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.23
Naturalize Naturalize
0% Synergy $0.07
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
-1% Synergy $5.21
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.73
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
-3% Synergy $0.19
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $0.86
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $1.11
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-5% Synergy $0.86
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-5% Synergy $0.23
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $0.87
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.85

Sorceries

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

Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+27% Synergy $3.12
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+26% Synergy $0.26
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+21% Synergy $0.87
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+14% Synergy $1.25
Glimpse of Nature Glimpse of Nature
+12% Synergy $9.62
Overrun Overrun
+11% Synergy $0.13
Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+11% Synergy $0.20
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+10% Synergy $31.42
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+10% Synergy $0.47
Overcome Overcome
+7% Synergy $0.17
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+6% Synergy $4.27
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.22
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+6% Synergy $0.56
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $10.10
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $15.50
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+3% Synergy $1.08
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+3% Synergy $0.17
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.56
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $4.30
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $1.46
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.89
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $0.54
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
-1% Synergy $0.93
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.27
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.14
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-5% Synergy $18.41
Harmonize Harmonize
-6% Synergy $0.12
Explore Explore
-11% Synergy $0.34
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-13% Synergy $1.86
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $7.37
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-22% Synergy $1.79
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-25% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-26% Synergy $1.09
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+24% Synergy $3.52
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+21% Synergy $6.43
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+15% Synergy $6.45
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+14% Synergy $5.48
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+14% Synergy $8.97
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $13.84
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+11% Synergy $6.65
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.22
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $3.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.86
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+6% Synergy $27.24
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $11.18
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy $9.45
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+4% Synergy $42.86
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $15.14
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $60.26
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-7% Synergy $2.46
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.74
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+38% Synergy $1.69
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+33% Synergy $2.65
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+31% Synergy $0.97
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+22% Synergy $10.80
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+20% Synergy $0.64
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+19% Synergy $2.54
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+17% Synergy $0.16
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+13% Synergy $20.34
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+10% Synergy $14.48
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+10% Synergy $0.15
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+9% Synergy $7.53
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+8% Synergy $3.54
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+8% Synergy $6.10
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+8% Synergy $4.48
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+8% Synergy $4.14
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+7% Synergy $1.38
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+6% Synergy $28.37
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $8.23
Well Rested Well Rested
+5% Synergy $1.27
Asceticism Asceticism
+3% Synergy $5.07
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+2% Synergy $9.86
Colossification Colossification
+2% Synergy $0.44
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $12.63
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
0% Synergy $3.34
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $3.82
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.53
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-3% Synergy $1.05
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-3% Synergy $1.09
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $21.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-10% Synergy $1.00
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-12% Synergy $2.32
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-17% Synergy $0.26
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-20% Synergy $0.62

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 $2.01

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+35% Synergy $6.81
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+33% Synergy $20.88
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+15% Synergy $13.75
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $8.17
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $37.97
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $3.52
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+2% Synergy $32.70
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+1% Synergy $6.78
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.16
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $4.85
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-6% Synergy $1.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-7% Synergy $4.82
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-13% Synergy $0.16
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy $5.64
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.71
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $2.40
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $35.60
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.56
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $38.22
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.07
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.89
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $2.22
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-3% Synergy $5.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.15

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
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
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
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
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
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // 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
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // 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
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade