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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Price tag $16.04

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

#1148 Current Rank
#1115 Last Week
#1067 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.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+1% Synergy $9.58
Arachne, Psionic Weaver Arachne, Psionic Weaver
+1% Synergy $0.26
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
0% Synergy $0.25
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
-4% Synergy $4.54
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-11% Synergy $0.50

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
+36% Synergy $1.34
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+30% Synergy $1.54
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+28% Synergy $0.38
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+28% Synergy $5.59
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.22
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+28% Synergy $0.19
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.26
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $0.63
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+26% Synergy $8.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+26% Synergy $30.35

Top Cards

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

Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $3.28
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+20% Synergy $10.14
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $40.50
Land Tax Land Tax
+11% Synergy $21.96
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $1.65
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.68

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $36.21
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $13.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $32.44
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $49.47
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $94.56
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $78.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $109.39
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $79.26

Creatures

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

Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+25% Synergy $4.97
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+23% Synergy $19.56
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $2.85
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+21% Synergy $3.14
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+21% Synergy $0.58
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $19.03
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $1.44
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+16% Synergy $1.05
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+15% Synergy $0.23
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.59
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+14% Synergy $9.07
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+14% Synergy $0.44
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+14% Synergy $0.61
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.87
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.28
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.28
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.48
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+13% Synergy $0.05
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+13% Synergy $0.09
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+12% Synergy $1.54
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+11% Synergy $10.13
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $22.84
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+11% Synergy $0.50
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+10% Synergy $0.09
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $8.57
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.37
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+10% Synergy $0.08
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $5.36
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $7.82
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+8% Synergy $16.79
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+8% Synergy $0.25
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.33
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $25.16
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $11.90
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+7% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.53
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.66
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $7.03
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+6% Synergy $0.11
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+5% Synergy $10.11
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $3.00
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $37.64
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+1% Synergy $3.37
Soul Warden Soul Warden
0% Synergy $3.39
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.88
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $2.33

Instants

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

White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+25% Synergy $0.30
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+12% Synergy $5.75
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $3.89
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+11% Synergy $0.08
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.88
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+8% Synergy $0.10
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $8.01
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.62
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.33
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.13
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.05
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $8.96
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+3% Synergy $0.44
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $7.67
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+2% Synergy $0.71
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.49
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $6.80
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.44
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.55
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $15.67
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.78
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $1.48
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.72
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.36
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.33
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $2.63
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+23% Synergy $0.76
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $1.77
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+15% Synergy $0.25
Rout Rout
+12% Synergy $0.30
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+11% Synergy $0.20
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy $0.72
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $3.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.13
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+7% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $2.25
Armageddon Armageddon
+6% Synergy $17.13
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.06
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.26
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $0.71
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+4% Synergy $0.51
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.56
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $3.09
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.26
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+2% Synergy $0.82
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $6.27
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.63
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.71
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+1% Synergy $1.05
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.20
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.42
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.40
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.25
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $2.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+16% Synergy
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+13% Synergy $1.54
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.20
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+10% Synergy $0.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $3.62
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+8% Synergy $2.61
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $4.87
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $9.97
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $1.06
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+6% Synergy $2.06
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $27.12
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $9.94
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+5% Synergy $0.80
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.89
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $2.68
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.70
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+2% Synergy $2.86
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.21
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.56
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $9.12
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $4.07
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $2.17
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $4.80
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $5.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.05

Enchantments

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

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+20% Synergy $0.91
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $2.95
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+17% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+15% Synergy $4.62
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+15% Synergy $42.78
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $5.96
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $2.12
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.51
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.50
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $0.97
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $3.74
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $6.12
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.26
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+9% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+9% Synergy $0.12
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+9% Synergy $0.53
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $2.22
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.99
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+8% Synergy $7.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.01
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.54
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.60
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+5% Synergy $5.52
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $5.80
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $3.44
Ossification Ossification
+4% Synergy $0.20
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.25
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.13
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.47
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.49
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.46
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $7.27
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $2.22
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.35
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $9.32
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.81
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.98
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.62

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+11% Synergy $28.83
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+6% Synergy $3.49
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $7.09
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.15
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $48.25
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+10% Synergy $0.07
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.14
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.12
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $39.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.46
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $5.88
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+3% Synergy $7.47
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.65
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.16
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $35.82
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.61
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.54
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $13.61
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $16.82
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $5.92
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.09
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.07
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.80
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.39
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-1% Synergy $1.82
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.07
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.89
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $3.05
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.30
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-5% Synergy $0.71
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $3.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+18% Synergy $3.55
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+9% Synergy $2.53
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.64
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.26
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.16
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+6% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+6% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.45
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.02
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+5% Synergy $11.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $5.28
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $23.57
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.48
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.02

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+10% Synergy $0.45
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.15
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+7% Synergy $0.21
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.46
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $22.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.18
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.28
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.71
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.88
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $35.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.72

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