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Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist
Price tag $15.24

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Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Passionate Archaeologist
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Boros

Playstyle & Strategy

Treasure 29% Big Mana 14% Burn 14% Commander Matters 14% Exile 14% Impulse Draw 14%

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4193 Current Rank
#4852 Last Month

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New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist decks.

Triple Triad Triple Triad
+99% Synergy $0.41
Lightning, Security Sergeant Lightning, Security Sergeant
+47% Synergy $0.72

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Xorn Xorn
+74% Synergy $4.91
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+74% Synergy $2.99
Commander Liara Portyr Commander Liara Portyr
+72% Synergy $0.08
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+61% Synergy $4.04
Flame Channeler Embodiment of Flame Flame Channeler
+50% Synergy $0.05
Marut Marut
+50% Synergy $0.07
Keeper of Secrets Keeper of Secrets
+50% Synergy $7.14
Pain Distributor Pain Distributor
+50% Synergy $1.81
The War Doctor The War Doctor
+50% Synergy $0.17
Bonehoard Dracosaur Bonehoard Dracosaur
+49% Synergy $7.28
Plargg and Nassari Plargg and Nassari
+49% Synergy $1.32
Rose, Cutthroat Raider Rose, Cutthroat Raider
+49% Synergy $0.46
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
+49% Synergy $1.05
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+49% Synergy $8.76
Breya's Apprentice Breya's Apprentice
+48% Synergy $0.18
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+48% Synergy $1.70
Wild-Magic Sorcerer Wild-Magic Sorcerer
+48% Synergy $4.81
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+46% Synergy $14.70
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+46% Synergy $19.52
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+43% Synergy $0.90
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+32% Synergy $3.89
Wildfire Eternal Wildfire Eternal
+25% Synergy $0.22
Barricade Breaker Barricade Breaker
+25% Synergy $0.06
Furnace Dragon Furnace Dragon
+25% Synergy $0.50
Magmatic Channeler Magmatic Channeler
+25% Synergy $0.14
Myr Enforcer Myr Enforcer
+25% Synergy $0.56
Revolutionist Revolutionist
+25% Synergy $0.02
Slag Strider Slag Strider
+25% Synergy $0.02
Sojourner's Companion Sojourner's Companion
+25% Synergy $0.15
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+25% Synergy $0.09
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+25% Synergy $0.14
Thrill-Kill Disciple Thrill-Kill Disciple
+25% Synergy $0.10
Discerning Financier Discerning Financier
+24% Synergy $0.11
Imodane, the Pyrohammer Imodane, the Pyrohammer
+24% Synergy $0.19
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+24% Synergy $9.36
Conspiracy Theorist Conspiracy Theorist
+24% Synergy $0.39
Containment Construct Containment Construct
+24% Synergy $0.52
Metalwork Colossus Metalwork Colossus
+24% Synergy $0.85
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+24% Synergy $24.67
Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep Duchess, Wayward Tavernkeep
+24% Synergy $0.12
Nalfeshnee Nalfeshnee
+24% Synergy $5.50
Stoic Farmer Stoic Farmer
+24% Synergy $0.24
Wildfire Awakener Wildfire Awakener
+23% Synergy $1.16
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+23% Synergy $0.20
Radiant Scrollwielder Radiant Scrollwielder
+22% Synergy $0.14
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+22% Synergy $2.44
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+22% Synergy $5.47
Angrath's Marauders Angrath's Marauders
+21% Synergy $0.23
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+17% Synergy $0.29
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+14% Synergy $10.80

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist safe.

Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
+95% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
+93% Synergy $0.62
Delayed Blast Fireball Delayed Blast Fireball
+72% Synergy $8.75
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+68% Synergy $11.68
Electrodominance Electrodominance
+49% Synergy $0.25
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+27% Synergy $1.20
Storm King's Thunder Storm King's Thunder
+25% Synergy $0.80
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+25% Synergy $0.27
Reverberate Reverberate
+24% Synergy $1.93
Spikefield Hazard Spikefield Cave Spikefield Hazard
+24% Synergy $0.32
Increasing Vengeance Increasing Vengeance
+24% Synergy $0.47
Reiterate Reiterate
+24% Synergy $5.24
Commune with Lava Commune with Lava
+24% Synergy $0.32
March of Reckless Joy March of Reckless Joy
+24% Synergy $0.15
Soul Partition Soul Partition
+24% Synergy $0.36
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+23% Synergy $1.55
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+22% Synergy $3.90
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+22% Synergy $0.26
Aurelia's Fury Aurelia's Fury
+21% Synergy $1.32
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+21% Synergy $0.28
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+20% Synergy $1.72
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.34
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+16% Synergy $1.76
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+13% Synergy $0.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $0.80
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $28.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist's game plan and control the board.

Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+99% Synergy $1.62
Inspired Tinkering Inspired Tinkering
+98% Synergy $0.27
Brass's Bounty Brass's Bounty
+74% Synergy $0.30
Pirate's Pillage Pirate's Pillage
+74% Synergy $0.31
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+72% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Endeavor Reckless Endeavor
+50% Synergy $6.74
Apex of Power Apex of Power
+50% Synergy $0.44
Explosive Singularity Explosive Singularity
+50% Synergy $0.27
Creative Technique Creative Technique
+50% Synergy $1.38
Soulfire Eruption Soulfire Eruption
+50% Synergy $0.46
Doomskar Doomskar
+49% Synergy $0.52
Ignite the Future Ignite the Future
+48% Synergy $0.26
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
+47% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+46% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+43% Synergy $1.13
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+34% Synergy $2.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+32% Synergy $26.15
Fiery Encore Fiery Encore
+25% Synergy $0.13
Visions of Ruin Visions of Ruin
+25% Synergy $0.43
Spiteful Repossession Spiteful Repossession
+25% Synergy $0.25
Strike It Rich Strike It Rich
+25% Synergy $0.70
Volcanic Salvo Volcanic Salvo
+25% Synergy $0.19
Impending Flux Impending Flux
+25% Synergy $0.15
Surge to Victory Surge to Victory
+24% Synergy $1.44
Eiganjo Uprising Eiganjo Uprising
+24% Synergy $0.14
Rousing Refrain Rousing Refrain
+24% Synergy $1.07
Makindi Stampede Makindi Mesas Makindi Stampede
+24% Synergy $0.13
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+24% Synergy $0.48
Song-Mad Treachery Song-Mad Ruins Song-Mad Treachery
+24% Synergy $0.19
Crackle with Power Crackle with Power
+24% Synergy $5.26
Insult // Injury Insult // Injury
+24% Synergy $0.85
Hell to Pay Hell to Pay
+24% Synergy $0.35
Season of the Bold Season of the Bold
+24% Synergy $0.52
Dance with Calamity Dance with Calamity
+24% Synergy $1.20
Hit the Mother Lode Hit the Mother Lode
+24% Synergy $0.30
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+23% Synergy $0.99
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+23% Synergy $0.62
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+23% Synergy $0.43
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
+22% Synergy $1.03
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
+22% Synergy $0.39
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.59
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+21% Synergy $1.76
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+21% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+20% Synergy $0.17
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+20% Synergy $0.23
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+19% Synergy $0.19
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.28
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+10% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+73% Synergy $0.22
Uba Mask Uba Mask
+50% Synergy $8.34
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+38% Synergy $0.63
Noble's Purse Noble's Purse
+25% Synergy $0.10
Treasure Map Treasure Cove Treasure Map
+25% Synergy $0.29
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+25% Synergy $6.82
C.A.M.P. C.A.M.P.
+25% Synergy $0.16
Junk Jet Junk Jet
+25% Synergy $0.21
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+24% Synergy $0.30
Dowsing Device Geode Grotto Dowsing Device
+24% Synergy $0.16
Hoard Hauler Hoard Hauler
+23% Synergy $0.37
Magewright's Stone Magewright's Stone
+23% Synergy $5.81
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+22% Synergy $1.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Rain of Riches Rain of Riches
+99% Synergy $0.37
Virtue of Courage Virtue of Courage
+73% Synergy $1.01
Charred Foyer // Warped Space Charred Foyer // Warped Space
+66% Synergy $0.87
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+48% Synergy $1.41
Showdown of the Skalds Showdown of the Skalds
+47% Synergy $0.60
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+45% Synergy $8.53
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+45% Synergy $0.55
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+32% Synergy $0.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+30% Synergy $34.98
Stolen Strategy Stolen Strategy
+25% Synergy $0.31
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+25% Synergy $2.64
Alchemist's Talent Alchemist's Talent
+25% Synergy $6.36
Wild Wasteland Wild Wasteland
+24% Synergy $0.33
Prosperous Partnership Prosperous Partnership
+23% Synergy $3.31
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+23% Synergy $5.49
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+23% Synergy $2.81
City on Fire City on Fire
+19% Synergy $5.62
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+18% Synergy $3.19

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Quintorius Kand Quintorius Kand
+47% Synergy $0.43

Utility Lands

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

Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+48% Synergy $1.33
Junktown Junktown
+25% Synergy $0.14
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+23% Synergy $1.28
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
+20% Synergy $0.55
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+18% Synergy $0.86
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+15% Synergy $0.76
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+15% Synergy $1.64
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy $0.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+17% Synergy $0.96
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-3% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.51
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-6% Synergy $0.47

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+39% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+34% Synergy $0.34
Power Depot Power Depot
+23% Synergy $0.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+22% Synergy $24.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+21% Synergy $0.45
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+20% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+14% Synergy $0.22
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
+7% Synergy $0.42
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
+6% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.28
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-13% Synergy $0.21
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-17% Synergy $8.57

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Passionate Archaeologist.

Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Guild Artisan Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Guild Artisan
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Street Urchin Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Street Urchin
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Tavern Brawler Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Tavern Brawler
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Folk Hero Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Folk Hero
Amber Gristle O'Maul Guild Artisan Amber Gristle O'Maul // Guild Artisan
Amber Gristle O'Maul Popular Entertainer Amber Gristle O'Maul // Popular Entertainer
Amber Gristle O'Maul Street Urchin Amber Gristle O'Maul // Street Urchin
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Dragon Cultist Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Dragon Cultist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Dragon Cultist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Guild Artisan Gut, True Soul Zealot // Guild Artisan
Gut, True Soul Zealot Popular Entertainer Gut, True Soul Zealot // Popular Entertainer
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Faceless One Street Urchin Faceless One // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Tavern Brawler Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Tavern Brawler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Tavern Brawler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Tavern Brawler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Tavern Brawler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Tavern Brawler
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Noble Heritage Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Noble Heritage
Gut, True Soul Zealot Street Urchin Gut, True Soul Zealot // Street Urchin
Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat Dragon Cultist Livaan, Cultist of Tiamat // Dragon Cultist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Far Traveler Amber Gristle O'Maul // Far Traveler
Amber Gristle O'Maul Flaming Fist Amber Gristle O'Maul // Flaming Fist
Amber Gristle O'Maul Folk Hero Amber Gristle O'Maul // Folk Hero
Amber Gristle O'Maul Inspiring Leader Amber Gristle O'Maul // Inspiring Leader
Amber Gristle O'Maul Noble Heritage Amber Gristle O'Maul // Noble Heritage
Amber Gristle O'Maul Veteran Soldier Amber Gristle O'Maul // Veteran Soldier
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Popular Entertainer Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Popular Entertainer
Gut, True Soul Zealot Far Traveler Gut, True Soul Zealot // Far Traveler
Gut, True Soul Zealot Flaming Fist Gut, True Soul Zealot // Flaming Fist
Gut, True Soul Zealot Folk Hero Gut, True Soul Zealot // Folk Hero
Gut, True Soul Zealot Inspiring Leader Gut, True Soul Zealot // Inspiring Leader
Gut, True Soul Zealot Noble Heritage Gut, True Soul Zealot // Noble Heritage
Gut, True Soul Zealot Veteran Soldier Gut, True Soul Zealot // Veteran Soldier
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Prava of the Steel Legion Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Prava of the Steel Legion
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Krark, the Thumbless Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Krark, the Thumbless
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Krark, the Thumbless Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Krark, the Thumbless

Other Available Backgrounds

Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody can also choose from these 26 other backgrounds:

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