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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Price tag $17.67

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

#1023 Current Rank
#1021 Last Week
#1054 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.

Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+4% Synergy $1.65
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+2% Synergy $0.80
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
0% Synergy $15.64
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.33
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-6% Synergy $1.97

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
+35% Synergy $0.99
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+31% Synergy $1.72
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+30% Synergy $0.33
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+28% Synergy $0.22
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+28% Synergy $0.19
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $0.92
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+26% Synergy $2.30
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+26% Synergy $3.92
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+26% Synergy $0.28
White Sun's Zenith White Sun's Zenith
+25% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+22% Synergy $10.32
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $3.77
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.20
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $21.01
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+9% Synergy $1.92
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $2.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+21% Synergy $34.98
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $13.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $28.27
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $94.69
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+5% Synergy $71.05
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $67.99
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $92.16

Creatures

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

Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $34.85
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+24% Synergy $5.50
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $3.07
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+22% Synergy $0.78
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+21% Synergy $18.78
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+19% Synergy $2.90
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+18% Synergy $0.80
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $21.14
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+16% Synergy $1.12
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+16% Synergy $0.77
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+15% Synergy $1.08
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+15% Synergy $0.39
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+15% Synergy $0.62
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+15% Synergy $0.93
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+14% Synergy $6.79
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+14% Synergy $9.47
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+14% Synergy $0.24
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.26
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.40
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.30
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+12% Synergy $0.53
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+12% Synergy $0.14
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+12% Synergy $0.11
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+11% Synergy $1.24
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $22.97
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.12
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $6.86
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $20.14
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.56
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.18
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $3.70
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+9% Synergy $16.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+8% Synergy $0.26
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+8% Synergy $11.88
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.61
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $24.46
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.10
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+7% Synergy $0.25
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+7% Synergy $0.34
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $0.80
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $5.47
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+5% Synergy $8.49
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $2.23
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $29.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.49
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-7% Synergy $2.78

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $5.26
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $3.90
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+11% Synergy $0.13
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+9% Synergy $0.90
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.10
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.48
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $0.45
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Make a Stand Make a Stand
+4% Synergy $0.14
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+4% Synergy $0.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.91
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.87
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.52
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.58
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.63
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.13
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $1.55
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $8.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $5.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-1% Synergy $6.35
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.44
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.54
Galadriel's Dismissal Galadriel's Dismissal
-1% Synergy $16.29
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-2% Synergy $1.96
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.22
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
-3% Synergy $0.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.77
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.76

Sorceries

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

Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+24% Synergy $1.05
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+18% Synergy $1.50
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.24
Rout Rout
+12% Synergy $0.27
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+11% Synergy $0.34
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+8% Synergy $0.30
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $4.30
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.17
Sunfall Sunfall
+7% Synergy $1.20
Armageddon Armageddon
+7% Synergy $17.09
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.09
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.23
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.29
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $0.63
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+4% Synergy $0.48
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.55
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.42
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $0.73
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.91
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $5.68
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.66
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.76
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.62
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.40
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $0.96
Search for Glory Search for Glory
0% Synergy $0.71
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.44
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.39
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.39
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.28
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $0.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Kormus Bell Kormus Bell
+15% Synergy
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+13% Synergy $0.97
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.17
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+9% Synergy $0.11
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+9% Synergy $2.09
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $5.02
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $5.26
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $12.75
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $3.27
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.92
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+6% Synergy $0.62
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $26.63
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $11.27
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.24
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $4.31
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $7.39
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+4% Synergy $24.65
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.52
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+3% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24
Horn of Valhalla Horn of Valhalla
+1% Synergy $0.33
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $8.99
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.45
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-8% Synergy $7.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+19% Synergy $0.80
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+18% Synergy $2.73
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $3.99
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+15% Synergy $0.56
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $46.21
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+13% Synergy $1.97
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $4.32
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.64
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.58
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.46
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $1.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $3.94
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+10% Synergy $0.36
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+9% Synergy $0.69
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $1.71
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.53
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.10
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+7% Synergy $5.15
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $3.92
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.39
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+5% Synergy $2.12
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+5% Synergy $5.42
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $8.32
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+5% Synergy $0.25
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.12
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $2.81
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.54
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.13
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.32
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+4% Synergy $0.35
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.42
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $26.40
Ossification Ossification
+3% Synergy $0.33
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.00
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+3% Synergy $0.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.43
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $2.67
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.34
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.15
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+2% Synergy $3.95
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $9.88
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $3.67
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $2.36
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
0% Synergy $1.56
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-6% Synergy $1.40

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $30.03
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+5% Synergy $3.53
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+5% Synergy $6.89
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-2% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $47.16
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+9% Synergy $0.11
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.20
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $34.54
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.08
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.63
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.71
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.19
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+3% Synergy $16.08
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $6.80
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.01
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $0.66
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $6.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+1% Synergy $0.11
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $15.90
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.11
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.76
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.98
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.00
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-1% Synergy $0.76
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.65
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.73
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.46
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $2.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Caged Sun Caged Sun
+19% Synergy $3.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+9% Synergy $3.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $2.44
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.07
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.19
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.20
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $17.16
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.82
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.24
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+4% Synergy $9.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.19
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $55.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $7.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+9% Synergy $0.65
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.34
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+6% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.70
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.75
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.32
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.76
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.62
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
0% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.11
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-2% Synergy $0.50
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.76
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $34.04

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