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Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
Price tag $16.56

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

#1044 Current Rank
#1212 Last Week
#1049 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.

Luxknight Breacher Luxknight Breacher
+3% Synergy $0.09
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+1% Synergy $13.16
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
-3% Synergy $17.98
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
-3% Synergy $0.24
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
-5% Synergy $3.81

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
+34% Synergy $1.16
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+30% Synergy $1.44
Crovax, Ascendant Hero Crovax, Ascendant Hero
+30% Synergy $0.37
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+28% Synergy $0.21
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+27% Synergy $0.21
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+27% Synergy $5.11
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+27% Synergy $0.29
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+27% Synergy $1.00
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+26% Synergy $2.90
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
+21% Synergy $10.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+20% Synergy $3.48
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+20% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $45.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+12% Synergy $20.79
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+8% Synergy $1.84
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.96
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+21% Synergy $34.30
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+18% Synergy $13.36
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $50.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $95.44
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $77.64
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $82.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $103.74

Creatures

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

Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+25% Synergy $30.84
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+24% Synergy $4.80
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+22% Synergy $3.06
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+22% Synergy $18.60
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+21% Synergy $0.61
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+20% Synergy $2.93
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+18% Synergy $1.92
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+18% Synergy $21.61
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+16% Synergy $1.02
Hero of Bladehold Hero of Bladehold
+15% Synergy $0.82
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+15% Synergy $0.52
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+14% Synergy $1.22
Angel of Jubilation Angel of Jubilation
+14% Synergy $8.40
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+14% Synergy $0.44
Benalish Marshal Benalish Marshal
+14% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+14% Synergy $0.18
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+13% Synergy $9.60
Angel of Invention Angel of Invention
+13% Synergy $0.29
Containment Priest Containment Priest
+13% Synergy $0.49
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+13% Synergy $0.30
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+13% Synergy $0.15
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+12% Synergy $0.11
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+12% Synergy $0.51
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+11% Synergy $1.61
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $24.32
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+10% Synergy $6.98
Charismatic Conqueror Charismatic Conqueror
+10% Synergy $12.08
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+10% Synergy $0.45
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+10% Synergy $0.12
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+9% Synergy $0.23
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $4.83
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+9% Synergy $16.43
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+8% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+7% Synergy $0.25
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+7% Synergy $25.38
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+7% Synergy $0.20
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+7% Synergy $0.10
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+7% Synergy $14.98
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+7% Synergy $0.28
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+6% Synergy $0.71
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+6% Synergy $5.86
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $0.86
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+5% Synergy $9.18
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+5% Synergy $3.22
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+4% Synergy $37.50
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.57
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-1% Synergy $2.54
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-8% Synergy $2.46

Instants

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

Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+13% Synergy $4.77
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+12% Synergy $4.33
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+11% Synergy $0.08
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+9% Synergy $0.13
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+8% Synergy $0.86
Silence Silence
+8% Synergy $6.89
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.40
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.30
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 $8.12
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+3% Synergy $0.78
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+2% Synergy $6.73
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.61
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+2% Synergy $2.55
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.37
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $4.94
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
-1% Synergy $1.36
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.90
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
-1% Synergy $0.51
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $4.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.23
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.38
Reprieve Reprieve
-4% Synergy $1.20
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-5% Synergy $3.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.43
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.70

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 $0.84
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+17% Synergy $1.32
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.25
Rout Rout
+12% Synergy $0.32
Visions of Glory Visions of Glory
+11% Synergy $0.32
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy $0.93
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.16
Conqueror's Pledge Conqueror's Pledge
+7% Synergy $0.28
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $4.03
Armageddon Armageddon
+6% Synergy $17.45
Decree of Justice Decree of Justice
+6% Synergy $0.08
Spectral Procession Spectral Procession
+6% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.26
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+4% Synergy $0.65
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+4% Synergy $0.41
Nomads' Assembly Nomads' Assembly
+4% Synergy $0.57
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+3% Synergy $0.77
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+3% Synergy $1.96
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.29
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+2% Synergy $5.77
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $0.79
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.90
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.74
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
0% Synergy $1.24
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.35
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.38
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.60
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.41
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-4% Synergy $0.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-4% Synergy $1.34

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 $1.13
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.18
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+10% Synergy $0.14
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+8% Synergy $1.73
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+7% Synergy $4.87
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+7% Synergy $5.16
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+7% Synergy $12.57
Torpor Orb Torpor Orb
+7% Synergy $2.55
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+6% Synergy $0.85
Akroma's Memorial Akroma's Memorial
+5% Synergy $26.35
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+5% Synergy $10.49
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+5% Synergy $0.89
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+5% Synergy $0.29
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $3.12
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+4% Synergy $6.89
Trinisphere Trinisphere
+4% Synergy $20.08
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.57
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+2% Synergy $4.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
0% Synergy $0.66
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $8.10
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-2% Synergy $1.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.54
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-8% Synergy $3.60
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-9% Synergy $5.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+19% Synergy $1.24
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+17% Synergy $3.09
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+17% Synergy $0.17
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+16% Synergy $6.05
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+14% Synergy $45.90
Honor of the Pure Honor of the Pure
+14% Synergy $0.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+12% Synergy $5.68
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+12% Synergy $2.31
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+12% Synergy $0.47
Dictate of Heliod Dictate of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.46
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+11% Synergy $1.04
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $3.61
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+10% Synergy $4.71
Glorious Anthem Glorious Anthem
+10% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $0.64
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+9% Synergy $0.34
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $1.25
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+8% Synergy $1.60
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+8% Synergy $0.13
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+7% Synergy $6.56
True Conviction True Conviction
+6% Synergy $4.08
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+6% Synergy $0.42
Solemnity Solemnity
+5% Synergy $7.39
Overwhelming Splendor Overwhelming Splendor
+5% Synergy $4.82
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+4% Synergy $7.55
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $4.01
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+4% Synergy $2.59
Marshal's Anthem Marshal's Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.14
Wedding Announcement Wedding Festivity Wedding Announcement
+4% Synergy $0.29
March of the Canonized March of the Canonized
+4% Synergy $0.18
Force of Virtue Force of Virtue
+4% Synergy $0.32
In the Trenches In the Trenches
+4% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $24.73
Ossification Ossification
+3% Synergy $0.18
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.60
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.28
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+3% Synergy $0.58
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $1.52
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $3.36
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.12
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+2% Synergy $0.44
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+1% Synergy $10.34
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.35
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $3.36
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.54

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $34.00
Elspeth Tirel Elspeth Tirel
+6% Synergy $3.50
Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+4% Synergy $6.96
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 $0.18
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $49.13
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+10% Synergy $0.07
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $35.89
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.76
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.89
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+4% Synergy $5.37
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.64
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+2% Synergy $7.88
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+2% Synergy $0.12
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+2% Synergy $14.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $6.80
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.30
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $16.80
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.09
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.85
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.02
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.40
Ancient Den Ancient Den
-1% Synergy $1.32
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.59
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-2% Synergy $0.16
War Room War Room
-4% Synergy $2.85
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-4% Synergy $0.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-5% Synergy $0.35
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $4.66
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 $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+8% Synergy $2.70
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+8% Synergy $4.19
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+7% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+6% Synergy $0.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+5% Synergy $0.23
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+5% Synergy $1.13
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+5% Synergy $10.65
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $20.12
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.92
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+3% Synergy $0.24
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $31.25
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.82
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+1% Synergy $8.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+10% Synergy $0.54
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+7% Synergy $3.18
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+6% Synergy $0.17
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+3% Synergy $0.62
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $26.74
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $1.74
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.67
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.61
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
-1% Synergy $0.25
Demolition Field Demolition Field
-1% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-3% Synergy $0.23
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $34.92
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-5% Synergy $1.70

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