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Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute
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Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cultist of the Absolute
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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

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How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute.

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

The Real Battle for Baldur's Gate | EDH Gameplay Ep 31

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute's abilities and overall game plan.

Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+78% Synergy $0.40

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+34% Synergy $43.57
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+18% Synergy $36.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Guildsworn Prowler Guildsworn Prowler
+60% Synergy $0.18
Tempting Witch Tempting Witch
+40% Synergy $0.09
Ravenous Rats Ravenous Rats
+40% Synergy $0.46
Fetid Imp Fetid Imp
+40% Synergy $0.04
Gnat Miser Gnat Miser
+40% Synergy $0.65
Piper of the Swarm Piper of the Swarm
+40% Synergy $1.90
Pack Rat Pack Rat
+40% Synergy $1.86
Thraben Doomsayer Thraben Doomsayer
+39% Synergy $0.32
Chittering Witch Chittering Witch
+39% Synergy $0.28
Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar
+39% Synergy $2.10
Stirge Stirge
+39% Synergy $0.09
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
+38% Synergy $1.53
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+38% Synergy $0.31
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
+38% Synergy $2.22
Basilica Screecher Basilica Screecher
+37% Synergy $0.28
Dockside Chef Dockside Chef
+37% Synergy $0.32
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+36% Synergy $2.17
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+35% Synergy $2.69
Nadier's Nightblade Nadier's Nightblade
+35% Synergy $0.24
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+33% Synergy $0.09
Cartographer's Companion Cartographer's Companion
+33% Synergy $0.06
Primordial Gnawer Primordial Gnawer
+33% Synergy $0.05
Tegan Jovanka Tegan Jovanka
+33% Synergy $0.28
Ironpaw Aspirant Ironpaw Aspirant
+33% Synergy $0.12
Romana II Romana II
+33% Synergy $0.21
Broodrage Mycoid Broodrage Mycoid
+33% Synergy $0.11
Echo of Dusk Echo of Dusk
+33% Synergy $0.08
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+33% Synergy $1.93
Novice Inspector Novice Inspector
+33% Synergy $0.24
Bringer of the Last Gift Bringer of the Last Gift
+33% Synergy $0.97
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+32% Synergy $0.18
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+31% Synergy $0.25
Sanguine Evangelist Sanguine Evangelist
+31% Synergy $0.30
Ruin-Lurker Bat Ruin-Lurker Bat
+31% Synergy $0.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+28% Synergy $37.18
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+24% Synergy $1.25
Beacon Hawk Beacon Hawk
+20% Synergy $0.11
Backup Agent Backup Agent
+20% Synergy $0.06
Corrupt Court Official Corrupt Court Official
+20% Synergy $0.08
Nothic Nothic
+20% Synergy $0.10
Faerie Guidemother Faerie Guidemother
+20% Synergy $0.05
Wave of Rats Wave of Rats
+20% Synergy $2.59
Dearly Departed Dearly Departed
+20% Synergy $0.11
Raffine's Silencer Raffine's Silencer
+20% Synergy $0.03
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+20% Synergy $0.08
Diregraf Scavenger Diregraf Scavenger
+20% Synergy $0.06
Falkenrath Torturer Falkenrath Torturer
+20% Synergy $0.03
Girder Goons Girder Goons
+20% Synergy $0.03
Tabaxi Toucaneers Tabaxi Toucaneers
+20% Synergy $0.09
Flaming Fist Officer Flaming Fist Officer
+20% Synergy $0.03

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute safe.

Fracture Fracture
+40% Synergy $1.64
Foul-Tongue Shriek Foul-Tongue Shriek
+40% Synergy $0.25
Orcish Medicine Orcish Medicine
+40% Synergy $0.08
Bake into a Pie Bake into a Pie
+40% Synergy $0.20
Bladebrand Bladebrand
+40% Synergy $0.08
Contraband Livestock Contraband Livestock
+39% Synergy $0.33
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+39% Synergy $0.10
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+37% Synergy $5.36
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+37% Synergy $2.92
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+21% Synergy $2.28
Revelation of Power Revelation of Power
+20% Synergy $0.05
You're Confronted by Robbers You're Confronted by Robbers
+20% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+19% Synergy $0.36
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+19% Synergy $0.19
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+19% Synergy $8.89
Release to Memory Release to Memory
+19% Synergy $0.45
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+18% Synergy $0.31
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+18% Synergy $0.23
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+18% Synergy $2.79
Murder Murder
+16% Synergy $0.08
Nasty End Nasty End
+16% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+14% Synergy $1.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+12% Synergy $18.36
Despark Despark
+9% Synergy $0.34
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.37
Utter End Utter End
+5% Synergy $0.27
Inkshield Inkshield
+4% Synergy $11.16
Mortify Mortify
-2% Synergy $0.20
Village Rites Village Rites
-3% Synergy $0.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-45% Synergy $1.37

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute's game plan and control the board.

Helping Hand Helping Hand
+65% Synergy $0.28
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+42% Synergy $2.77
Rain of Tears Rain of Tears
+40% Synergy $0.40
Mordor Muster Mordor Muster
+40% Synergy $0.21
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+39% Synergy $0.32
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+38% Synergy $0.11
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+38% Synergy $0.26
Lich-Knights' Conquest Lich-Knights' Conquest
+36% Synergy $1.20
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+35% Synergy $0.31
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+34% Synergy $1.97
Graveyard Shift Graveyard Shift
+20% Synergy $0.10
The Torment of Gollum The Torment of Gollum
+20% Synergy $0.12
Barter in Blood Barter in Blood
+20% Synergy $0.09
Necrotic Hex Necrotic Hex
+20% Synergy $0.36
Army of the Damned Army of the Damned
+19% Synergy $0.76
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+17% Synergy $0.64
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+17% Synergy $0.24
Victimize Victimize
+2% Synergy $0.55

Utility Artifacts

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

Tithing Blade Consuming Sepulcher Tithing Blade
+65% Synergy $0.36
Ghost Lantern Ghost Lantern
+59% Synergy $0.19
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+39% Synergy $20.88
Witch's Oven Witch's Oven
+39% Synergy $0.84
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+39% Synergy $8.97
Vat of Rebirth Vat of Rebirth
+36% Synergy $0.26
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+33% Synergy $5.18
Hedgewitch's Mask Hedgewitch's Mask
+20% Synergy $0.14
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+20% Synergy $8.92
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+20% Synergy $15.16
Greatsword of Tyr Greatsword of Tyr
+20% Synergy $0.30
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+19% Synergy $0.41
Horn of Gondor Horn of Gondor
+19% Synergy $3.19
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+19% Synergy $5.71
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+15% Synergy $0.80
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+14% Synergy $4.34
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $49.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy $14.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.85
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-8% Synergy $4.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+50% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+40% Synergy $16.46
Curse of Leeches Leeching Lurker Curse of Leeches
+40% Synergy $0.24
Oath of the Grey Host Oath of the Grey Host
+39% Synergy $0.14
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+36% Synergy $0.30
Canonized in Blood Canonized in Blood
+33% Synergy $0.11
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+32% Synergy $0.17
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+30% Synergy $51.58
Befriending the Moths Imperial Moth Befriending the Moths
+20% Synergy $0.11
Gate to Phyrexia Gate to Phyrexia
+20% Synergy $51.46
Death in Heaven Death in Heaven
+20% Synergy $0.25
Forced Worship Forced Worship
+20% Synergy $0.06
Criminal Past Criminal Past
+20% Synergy $0.11
Rite of Belzenlok Rite of Belzenlok
+20% Synergy $0.21
Contamination Contamination
+20% Synergy $12.70
Divine Favor Divine Favor
+20% Synergy $0.07
Stoneskin Stoneskin
+20% Synergy $2.23
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+20% Synergy $0.51
Raffine's Guidance Raffine's Guidance
+20% Synergy $0.04
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+19% Synergy $0.25
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+19% Synergy $0.11
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
+19% Synergy $0.46
Haunted One Haunted One
+19% Synergy $5.62
Attrition Attrition
+19% Synergy $19.85
Martyr's Cause Martyr's Cause
+19% Synergy $0.91
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+19% Synergy $0.16
Curse of Disturbance Curse of Disturbance
+18% Synergy $1.51
Together Forever Together Forever
+18% Synergy $0.28
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+17% Synergy $8.72
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+17% Synergy $11.31
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
+17% Synergy $0.37
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+17% Synergy $16.67
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+17% Synergy $4.96
Legion's Landing Adanto, the First Fort Legion's Landing
+16% Synergy $3.04
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+15% Synergy $0.27
Parasitic Impetus Parasitic Impetus
+13% Synergy $0.26
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+13% Synergy $32.15
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+12% Synergy $4.73
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+11% Synergy $3.69
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+9% Synergy $24.49
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+3% Synergy $0.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
+38% Synergy $7.41
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+16% Synergy $0.30
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+13% Synergy $7.49

Utility Lands

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

Springjack Pasture Springjack Pasture
+40% Synergy $0.80
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+39% Synergy $0.48
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+38% Synergy $0.96
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+38% Synergy $5.21
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+38% Synergy $0.89
Mutavault Mutavault
+38% Synergy $4.96
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
+34% Synergy $0.40
War Room War Room
+32% Synergy $9.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+28% Synergy $3.80
Diamond Valley Diamond Valley
+20% Synergy $504.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+16% Synergy $1.06
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+16% Synergy $0.93
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+16% Synergy $43.73
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.31
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.26
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
+12% Synergy $4.31
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+4% Synergy $23.12
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $52.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Ebony Fly Ebony Fly
+40% Synergy $3.44
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+38% Synergy $5.05
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+20% Synergy $3.98
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+6% Synergy $0.76
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
0% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-42% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-46% Synergy $1.01

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hall of Oracles Hall of Oracles
+40% Synergy $0.33
Promising Vein Promising Vein
+32% Synergy $0.24
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+31% Synergy $0.41
Great Hall of Starnheim Great Hall of Starnheim
+19% Synergy $0.15
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+17% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+17% Synergy $0.24
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+16% Synergy $0.34
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+16% Synergy $1.00
Command Tower Command Tower
+13% Synergy $0.23
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+12% Synergy $11.85
Scrubland Scrubland
+9% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.29
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-7% Synergy $8.70
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $26.47
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-12% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-21% Synergy $14.05
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-21% Synergy $0.35
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-22% Synergy $0.25
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-37% Synergy $0.83

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute.

Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ravos, Soultender Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ravos, Soultender Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Ravos, Soultender
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ravos, Soultender Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Ravos, Soultender
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Sengir, the Dark Baron Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Haunted One Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Haunted One
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Prava of the Steel Legion Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Prava of the Steel Legion Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tymna the Weaver Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tymna the Weaver
Fluros of Myra's Marvels Miara, Thorn of the Glade Fluros of Myra's Marvels // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Bontu the Glorified Bontu the Glorified
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
Faceless One Noble Heritage Faceless One // Noble Heritage
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Agent of the Iron Throne Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Agent of the Iron Throne
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Tana, the Bloodsower Nocturno of Myra's Marvels // Tana, the Bloodsower
Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Othelm, Sigardian Outcast // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Folk Hero Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Folk Hero
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Inspiring Leader Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Inspiring Leader
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Noble Heritage Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Noble Heritage
Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Prava of the Steel Legion Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper // Prava of the Steel Legion
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Prava of the Steel Legion Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Prava of the Steel Legion
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Criminal Past Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Criminal Past
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Prava of the Steel Legion Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Far Traveler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Far Traveler
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ravos, Soultender Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Ravos, Soultender

Other Available Backgrounds

Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody can also choose from these 27 other backgrounds:

Master Chef Master Chef
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
Haunted One Haunted One
Street Urchin Street Urchin
Agent of the Iron Throne Agent of the Iron Throne
Tavern Brawler Tavern Brawler
Far Traveler Far Traveler
Cloakwood Hermit Cloakwood Hermit
Passionate Archaeologist Passionate Archaeologist
Folk Hero Folk Hero
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
Hardy Outlander Hardy Outlander
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
Faceless One Faceless One
Dragon Cultist Dragon Cultist
Acolyte of Bahamut Acolyte of Bahamut
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
Clan Crafter Clan Crafter
Cultist of the Absolute Cultist of the Absolute
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
Popular Entertainer Popular Entertainer
Scion of Halaster Scion of Halaster
Shameless Charlatan Shameless Charlatan
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
Veteran Soldier Veteran Soldier