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Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Price tag $3.78

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

#747 Current Rank
#712 Last Week
#848 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.

Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+4% Synergy $25.00
Web of Life and Destiny Web of Life and Destiny
+2% Synergy $2.95
Supportive Parents Supportive Parents
0% Synergy $0.06
Kapow! Kapow!
0% Synergy $0.04
Strength of Will Strength of Will
-2% Synergy $0.76

High Synergy Cards

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

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+80% Synergy $0.30
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+77% Synergy $1.80
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+77% Synergy $1.14
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+70% Synergy $1.88
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+64% Synergy $0.34
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+54% Synergy $1.68
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+53% Synergy $7.56
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+51% Synergy $0.69
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+51% Synergy $0.23
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+49% Synergy $4.94

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 $5.61
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+48% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+43% Synergy $0.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+43% Synergy $1.16
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+43% Synergy $2.99
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+43% Synergy $0.95
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+41% Synergy $0.48
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+37% Synergy $0.36
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+37% Synergy $0.18
Beast Within Beast Within
-3% Synergy $0.86

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+5% Synergy $993.06
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+3% Synergy $21.91
Natural Order Natural Order
+2% Synergy $18.45
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $75.61
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-2% Synergy $8.50
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
-5% Synergy $5.02

Creatures

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

Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+48% Synergy $2.39
Canopy Tactician Canopy Tactician
+48% Synergy $2.63
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+46% Synergy $1.32
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+45% Synergy $0.54
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+45% Synergy $4.77
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+42% Synergy $0.15
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+41% Synergy $1.38
Wellwisher Wellwisher
+41% Synergy $2.02
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+41% Synergy $4.48
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+40% Synergy $0.50
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+39% Synergy $0.08
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+38% Synergy $0.19
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+37% Synergy $1.87
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+36% Synergy $11.53
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+33% Synergy $0.83
Joraga Warcaller Joraga Warcaller
+33% Synergy $6.56
Heritage Druid Heritage Druid
+32% Synergy $2.58
Deepwood Denizen Deepwood Denizen
+32% Synergy $0.07
Llanowar Visionary Llanowar Visionary
+31% Synergy $0.12
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+28% Synergy $30.81
Viridian Joiner Viridian Joiner
+27% Synergy $0.34
Joraga Treespeaker Joraga Treespeaker
+25% Synergy $0.93
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+23% Synergy $3.26
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+22% Synergy $0.07
Wirewood Symbiote Wirewood Symbiote
+22% Synergy $0.14
Nullmage Shepherd Nullmage Shepherd
+22% Synergy $0.41
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+21% Synergy $2.17
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+20% Synergy $0.25
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $1.95
Seeker of Skybreak Seeker of Skybreak
+19% Synergy $0.83
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+17% Synergy $12.04
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+17% Synergy $6.76
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+17% Synergy $0.17
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+16% Synergy $2.63
Realmwalker Realmwalker
+16% Synergy $1.62
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+16% Synergy $0.22
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+16% Synergy $0.05
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+15% Synergy $3.64
Jagged-Scar Archers Jagged-Scar Archers
+14% Synergy $0.39
Birchlore Rangers Birchlore Rangers
+14% Synergy $0.58
Tromell, Seymour's Butler Tromell, Seymour's Butler
+14% Synergy $0.27
Yeva, Nature's Herald Yeva, Nature's Herald
+13% Synergy $0.67
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
+13% Synergy $53.32
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+12% Synergy $1.89
Druid of the Cowl Druid of the Cowl
+12% Synergy $0.33
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+11% Synergy $1.04
Quirion Ranger Quirion Ranger
+10% Synergy $0.73
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+9% Synergy $5.90
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+6% Synergy $0.34
Regal Force Regal Force
+4% Synergy $3.39

Instants

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

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+38% Synergy $0.70
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+32% Synergy $1.94
Vitalize Vitalize
+16% Synergy $1.18
Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+14% Synergy $4.06
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+13% Synergy $1.10
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+13% Synergy $0.36
Kindred Summons Kindred Summons
+11% Synergy $5.35
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+10% Synergy $17.79
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $10.85
Wirewood Pride Wirewood Pride
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $0.40
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.21
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+4% Synergy $10.30
Broken Wings Broken Wings
+3% Synergy $0.03
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $5.43
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+2% Synergy $6.36
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+2% Synergy $4.17
Summoner's Pact Summoner's Pact
+2% Synergy $3.25
Shared Summons Shared Summons
+2% Synergy $1.32
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+1% Synergy $0.09
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+1% Synergy $4.84
Heritage Reclamation Heritage Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.14
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+1% Synergy $0.45
Naturalize Naturalize
0% Synergy $0.12
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
0% Synergy $5.44
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-2% Synergy $0.81
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
-3% Synergy $0.13
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-4% Synergy $0.83
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-5% Synergy $0.90
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-5% Synergy $0.90
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-6% Synergy $0.80
Return to Nature Return to Nature
-6% Synergy $0.21
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.51

Sorceries

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

Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+27% Synergy $3.08
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+26% Synergy $0.25
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+20% Synergy $0.72
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+14% Synergy $1.32
Glimpse of Nature Glimpse of Nature
+12% Synergy $9.99
Overrun Overrun
+11% Synergy $0.15
Bounty of Skemfar Bounty of Skemfar
+11% Synergy $0.23
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+10% Synergy $24.29
Preposterous Proportions Preposterous Proportions
+10% Synergy $0.44
Overcome Overcome
+7% Synergy $0.18
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+6% Synergy $0.25
Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+5% Synergy $1.97
Collective Unconscious Collective Unconscious
+5% Synergy $0.55
Triumph of the Hordes Triumph of the Hordes
+4% Synergy $13.30
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+3% Synergy $16.74
Harvest Season Harvest Season
+3% Synergy $1.00
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+3% Synergy $0.17
Hurricane Hurricane
+3% Synergy $0.36
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.12
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+1% Synergy $4.47
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+1% Synergy $1.64
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.65
Ezuri's Predation Ezuri's Predation
-1% Synergy $0.62
Tooth and Nail Tooth and Nail
-1% Synergy $1.10
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.16
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $4.41
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
-5% Synergy $16.89
Harmonize Harmonize
-7% Synergy $0.52
Explore Explore
-11% Synergy $9.95
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
-13% Synergy $1.46
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $1.93
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-26% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
-27% Synergy $0.62
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-27% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+25% Synergy $2.96
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+21% Synergy $5.46
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+15% Synergy $7.72
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+14% Synergy $4.96
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+13% Synergy $8.54
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+12% Synergy $12.72
Umbral Mantle Umbral Mantle
+11% Synergy $6.37
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.20
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+9% Synergy $3.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.32
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+5% Synergy $43.76
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+5% Synergy $10.98
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $23.08
Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought Dawnsire, Sunstar Dreadnought
+5% Synergy $6.12
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+4% Synergy $16.06
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+4% Synergy $6.83
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $64.05
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
-6% Synergy $1.94
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.22
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.76

Enchantments

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

Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+38% Synergy $0.86
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+33% Synergy $2.68
Leyline of Abundance Leyline of Abundance
+31% Synergy $0.58
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+22% Synergy $11.09
Elvish Guidance Elvish Guidance
+20% Synergy $0.53
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+19% Synergy $2.60
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.14
Concordant Crossroads Concordant Crossroads
+13% Synergy $18.52
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+10% Synergy $13.93
Presence of Gond Presence of Gond
+10% Synergy $0.17
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+9% Synergy $4.47
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+9% Synergy $6.33
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+8% Synergy $4.22
Quest for Renewal Quest for Renewal
+8% Synergy $4.78
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+7% Synergy $4.27
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+7% Synergy $26.20
Helix Pinnacle Helix Pinnacle
+5% Synergy $8.83
Well Rested Well Rested
+5% Synergy $1.46
Asceticism Asceticism
+4% Synergy $5.29
Colossification Colossification
+2% Synergy $0.36
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+2% Synergy $10.92
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+1% Synergy $9.22
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+1% Synergy $3.83
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
0% Synergy $4.12
Lignify Lignify
0% Synergy $1.50
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-2% Synergy $1.03
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
-3% Synergy $0.92
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
-4% Synergy $25.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-10% Synergy $0.97
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-13% Synergy $2.20
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-17% Synergy $0.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-20% Synergy $0.97

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 $2.00

Utility Lands

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

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+34% Synergy $6.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+33% Synergy $18.31
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+15% Synergy $15.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+12% Synergy $7.90
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $39.21
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+4% Synergy $1.09
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+3% Synergy $32.58
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+2% Synergy $5.47
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.61
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $3.04
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
-2% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.03
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-6% Synergy $1.28
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-7% Synergy $4.56
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-14% Synergy $0.19
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+11% Synergy $4.96
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+3% Synergy $0.69
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-15% Synergy $1.48

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+21% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+19% Synergy $1.95
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+18% Synergy $35.68
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Turntimber Symbiosis Turntimber, Serpentine Wood Turntimber Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $2.12
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+2% Synergy $38.19
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
-1% Synergy $2.01
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $4.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-18% Synergy $0.17

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
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
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
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
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 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
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
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
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade