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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Price tag $17.44

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Ranking

#1207 Current Rank
#1176 Last Week
#1114 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks.

Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
+5% Synergy $4.29
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+3% Synergy $1.13
Kinbinding Kinbinding
+1% Synergy $0.35
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+1% Synergy $2.12
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
0% Synergy $0.67

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's abilities and overall game plan.

White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+38% Synergy $2.03
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+30% Synergy $5.26
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+30% Synergy $2.64
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $37.92
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.24
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+28% Synergy $0.35
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+28% Synergy $1.94
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+27% Synergy $0.26
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+27% Synergy $0.51
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+27% Synergy $5.84

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks.

Suture Priest Suture Priest
+24% Synergy $6.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $4.23
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+19% Synergy $0.38
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+18% Synergy $15.71
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $53.97
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $25.82
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $1.18

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+19% Synergy $50.05
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $11.20
Farewell Farewell
+9% Synergy $7.48
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $32.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $51.57
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $109.97
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $97.50
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $106.03
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $140.43

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+26% Synergy $6.53
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+25% Synergy $21.41
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+21% Synergy $2.61
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+20% Synergy $0.96
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $18.05
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $1.03
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.37
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+15% Synergy $1.41
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.77
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.23
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+14% Synergy $2.11
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+14% Synergy $0.24
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+13% Synergy $1.96
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+13% Synergy $9.79
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+13% Synergy $0.37
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.36
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+13% Synergy $0.63
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+13% Synergy $0.87
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+12% Synergy $0.22
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+12% Synergy $0.60
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+12% Synergy $0.20
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $7.69
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $28.97
Norn's Inquisitor Norn's Inquisitor
+11% Synergy $0.20
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+11% Synergy $0.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+10% Synergy $12.74
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.25
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+9% Synergy $21.65
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+9% Synergy $0.36
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+9% Synergy $18.56
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+9% Synergy $17.49
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $4.80
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+8% Synergy $9.44
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+8% Synergy $0.28
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $19.26
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.26
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $32.81
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+7% Synergy $10.45
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.17
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $1.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.34
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+5% Synergy $0.44
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+5% Synergy $31.98
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+5% Synergy $13.17
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+4% Synergy $4.23
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $4.33
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $5.87
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $3.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite safe.

White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+24% Synergy $0.28
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+12% Synergy $5.35
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+12% Synergy $0.17
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+11% Synergy $2.74
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $1.22
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.17
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $7.46
Due Respect Due Respect
+6% Synergy $0.15
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.83
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.22
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.10
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.12
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.19
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $14.67
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.45
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.12
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $2.82
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.47
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.61
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $7.69
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.80
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $3.44
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.41
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $22.82
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.44
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $18.92
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $8.74
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $1.72
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $4.13
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.48
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's game plan and control the board.

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+21% Synergy $1.44
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+16% Synergy $0.34
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+15% Synergy $2.10
Rout Rout
+12% Synergy $0.34
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sunfall Sunfall
+10% Synergy $0.61
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.36
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+7% Synergy $0.25
Armageddon Armageddon
+6% Synergy $16.16
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.24
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.12
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.61
Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+4% Synergy $0.07
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.47
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+3% Synergy $6.37
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.62
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+3% Synergy $0.73
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $1.02
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.15
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $4.24
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.45
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.06
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $9.80
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.31
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.60
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-3% Synergy $0.34
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-4% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+15% Synergy $0.26
Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+15% Synergy
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+12% Synergy $1.50
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+11% Synergy $0.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+9% Synergy $5.02
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+7% Synergy $4.23
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+6% Synergy $5.61
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.62
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $10.91
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $30.08
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+5% Synergy $11.64
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.33
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $11.67
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.98
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+3% Synergy $3.78
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.71
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+3% Synergy $0.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+1% Synergy $0.82
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.61
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.85
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $8.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+21% Synergy $1.22
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+19% Synergy $0.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $4.79
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $51.96
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+14% Synergy $5.97
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $7.09
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $1.03
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+12% Synergy $0.62
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $2.03
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $4.46
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+11% Synergy $0.78
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $5.78
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+10% Synergy $0.53
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+10% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $1.05
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+9% Synergy $0.44
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+9% Synergy $8.45
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.37
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.64
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+8% Synergy $0.48
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $1.19
True Conviction True Conviction
+5% Synergy $4.87
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+5% Synergy $6.42
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.25
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $3.05
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.24
Solemnity Solemnity
+4% Synergy $12.31
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+4% Synergy $6.52
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+3% Synergy $2.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.58
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+3% Synergy $12.53
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+3% Synergy $0.57
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $5.12
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+2% Synergy $0.49
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $6.29
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.27
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $5.90
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $8.71
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $2.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $40.43
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.84
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $7.46
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.66

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.25
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $52.32
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+12% Synergy $0.20
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $44.85
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.28
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $20.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.43
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+3% Synergy $7.62
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.08
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.89
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+2% Synergy $22.56
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $5.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $38.11
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.19
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $13.92
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.28
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $7.13
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $9.01
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $1.00
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.44
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.84
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.88
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.28
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $8.73
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.52
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-7% Synergy $6.29
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $1.63

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+17% Synergy $3.64
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $4.63
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $3.88
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+8% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+7% Synergy $0.13
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $0.86
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+5% Synergy $12.48
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.29
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $34.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.30
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.29
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $9.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $2.44

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+11% Synergy $0.46
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+7% Synergy $0.32
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+6% Synergy $3.62
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+4% Synergy $0.44
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+3% Synergy $2.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+2% Synergy $1.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.24
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.34
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $49.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.48

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