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Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter
Price tag $0.55

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Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1391 Current Rank
#1315 Last Week
#1401 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter.

Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter decks.

Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+5% Synergy $0.43
Alphinaud Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur
+5% Synergy $0.31
Balthier and Fran Balthier and Fran
+4% Synergy $0.24
The Regalia The Regalia
+4% Synergy $2.25
The Lunar Whale The Lunar Whale
+3% Synergy $0.33

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter's abilities and overall game plan.

Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+56% Synergy $2.99
Lonis, Cryptozoologist Lonis, Cryptozoologist
+48% Synergy $0.14
Erdwal Illuminator Erdwal Illuminator
+47% Synergy $0.12
Forensic Gadgeteer Forensic Gadgeteer
+44% Synergy $1.64
Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+43% Synergy $0.40
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
+43% Synergy $1.01
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+42% Synergy $0.22
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+42% Synergy $0.40
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+42% Synergy $0.76
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+39% Synergy $2.81

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter decks.

Malcolm, the Eyes Malcolm, the Eyes
+39% Synergy $0.17
Tangletrove Kelp Tangletrove Kelp
+38% Synergy $0.17
Morska, Undersea Sleuth Morska, Undersea Sleuth
+36% Synergy $0.28
Rise and Shine Rise and Shine
+35% Synergy $0.25
Ethereal Investigator Ethereal Investigator
+33% Synergy $0.22
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+33% Synergy $0.07
Dispatch Dispatch
+33% Synergy $0.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.27
Farseek Farseek
-12% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+21% Synergy $11.76
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+2% Synergy $6.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.98
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $28.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-3% Synergy $46.20
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $11.92
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $42.63
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $18.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-6% Synergy $45.06

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+32% Synergy $0.18
Shimmer Dragon Shimmer Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.23
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+28% Synergy $4.05
Adrix and Nev, Twincasters Adrix and Nev, Twincasters
+28% Synergy $2.88
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+27% Synergy $0.23
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+26% Synergy $0.29
Junk Winder Junk Winder
+26% Synergy $0.12
Gleaming Geardrake Gleaming Geardrake
+25% Synergy $0.13
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
+25% Synergy $0.28
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+25% Synergy $0.49
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
+23% Synergy $0.81
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+23% Synergy $0.18
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
+22% Synergy $0.24
Wavesifter Wavesifter
+21% Synergy $0.06
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+21% Synergy $0.16
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+20% Synergy $2.89
Saheeli, Radiant Creator Saheeli, Radiant Creator
+19% Synergy $0.21
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+19% Synergy $0.25
Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker Nissa, Worldsoul Speaker
+18% Synergy $0.21
Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy Kellan, Inquisitive Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.21
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
+17% Synergy $0.19
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+17% Synergy $0.06
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+16% Synergy $0.49
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+16% Synergy $0.28
Jori En, Ruin Diver Jori En, Ruin Diver
+16% Synergy $0.63
James, Wandering Dad James, Wandering Dad
+16% Synergy $0.13
Satya, Aetherflux Genius Satya, Aetherflux Genius
+15% Synergy $0.24
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+15% Synergy $0.22
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
+14% Synergy $0.48
Rashmi and Ragavan Rashmi and Ragavan
+14% Synergy $0.29
Breeches, the Blastmaker Breeches, the Blastmaker
+14% Synergy $0.19
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+14% Synergy $4.02
Peema Trailblazer Peema Trailblazer
+13% Synergy $0.11
Roil Cartographer Roil Cartographer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Stridehangar Automaton Stridehangar Automaton
+13% Synergy $3.89
Rampaging Aetherhood Rampaging Aetherhood
+12% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Razorfield Ripper Razorfield Ripper
+11% Synergy $0.23
Dr. Madison Li Dr. Madison Li
+11% Synergy $0.26
Territorial Aetherkite Territorial Aetherkite
+11% Synergy $0.15
Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic Pia Nalaar, Chief Mechanic
+10% Synergy $0.22
Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist Bjorna, Nightfall Alchemist
+10% Synergy $0.27
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+10% Synergy $0.16
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+8% Synergy $3.15
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+7% Synergy $1.00
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+6% Synergy $1.85
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+5% Synergy $20.34
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $9.23
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
-3% Synergy $8.37
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-3% Synergy $42.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter safe.

Officious Interrogation Officious Interrogation
+27% Synergy $0.16
Disorder in the Court Disorder in the Court
+25% Synergy $0.18
Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+20% Synergy $0.14
Secrets of the Key Secrets of the Key
+16% Synergy $0.04
Deduce Deduce
+14% Synergy $0.09
Confirm Suspicions Confirm Suspicions
+10% Synergy $0.10
Electrosiphon Electrosiphon
+9% Synergy $0.29
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+8% Synergy $1.09
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+8% Synergy $0.47
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+8% Synergy $3.56
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.84
Tune the Narrative Tune the Narrative
+7% Synergy $0.07
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+7% Synergy $0.31
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+6% Synergy $0.34
Galvanic Discharge Galvanic Discharge
+6% Synergy $0.11
Rush of Inspiration Crackling Falls Rush of Inspiration
+6% Synergy $0.12
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+5% Synergy $0.96
Aether Spike Aether Spike
+5% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.75
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+4% Synergy $1.51
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.31
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy $0.14
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.59
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+2% Synergy $1.46
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Manamorphose Manamorphose
-1% Synergy $3.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $48.08
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $2.22
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
-8% Synergy $9.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-13% Synergy $11.10
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-13% Synergy $4.90
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-16% Synergy $0.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter's game plan and control the board.

Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+19% Synergy $1.66
Root Out Root Out
+13% Synergy $0.06
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.13
Follow the Bodies Follow the Bodies
+11% Synergy $0.13
Hard Evidence Hard Evidence
+11% Synergy $0.04
Localized Destruction Localized Destruction
+10% Synergy $0.22
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+10% Synergy $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.44
Universal Surveillance Universal Surveillance
+8% Synergy $0.44
Attune with Aether Attune with Aether
+7% Synergy $0.06
Jolted Awake Jolted Awake
+7% Synergy $0.04
Fabricate Fabricate
+7% Synergy $7.90
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+6% Synergy $0.04
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+6% Synergy $0.43
Wrath of the Skies Wrath of the Skies
+5% Synergy $1.33
Reverse Engineer Reverse Engineer
+5% Synergy $0.09
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+5% Synergy $0.41
Wheel of Potential Wheel of Potential
+5% Synergy $0.15
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+5% Synergy $0.13
Farewell Farewell
+3% Synergy $4.30
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+3% Synergy $2.73
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $1.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $1.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-16% Synergy $1.69
Cultivate Cultivate
-17% Synergy $0.34

Utility Artifacts

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

Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+25% Synergy $0.63
Aetherflux Conduit Aetherflux Conduit
+20% Synergy $0.28
Izzet Generatorium Izzet Generatorium
+15% Synergy $0.08
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+15% Synergy $0.63
Aether Refinery Aether Refinery
+14% Synergy $1.22
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $20.58
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+12% Synergy $1.19
Investigator's Journal Investigator's Journal
+11% Synergy $0.13
Stone Idol Generator Stone Idol Generator
+10% Synergy $0.32
Aetherworks Marvel Aetherworks Marvel
+9% Synergy $0.75
Gonti's Aether Heart Gonti's Aether Heart
+9% Synergy $1.48
Bootleggers' Stash Bootleggers' Stash
+8% Synergy $0.72
Decoction Module Decoction Module
+8% Synergy $0.14
Bespoke Battlewagon Bespoke Battlewagon
+8% Synergy $0.07
Automated Assembly Line Automated Assembly Line
+8% Synergy $0.16
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+7% Synergy $10.62
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $2.13
Unstable Amulet Unstable Amulet
+6% Synergy $0.10
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+6% Synergy $0.93
Worldwalker Helm Worldwalker Helm
+6% Synergy $4.48
Magnifying Glass Magnifying Glass
+6% Synergy $0.04
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.24
Esoteric Duplicator Esoteric Duplicator
+5% Synergy $1.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $4.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.30
The One Ring The One Ring
-9% Synergy $67.99

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+30% Synergy $1.86
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+28% Synergy $0.12
Ongoing Investigation Ongoing Investigation
+23% Synergy $0.09
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+20% Synergy $0.65
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+19% Synergy $5.73
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+19% Synergy $0.18
Heaven Sent Heaven Sent
+16% Synergy $0.17
On the Trail On the Trail
+15% Synergy $0.51
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+12% Synergy $46.21
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+10% Synergy $27.88
Armed with Proof Armed with Proof
+10% Synergy $0.13
Trail of Evidence Trail of Evidence
+10% Synergy $0.20
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+9% Synergy $2.10
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+8% Synergy $0.51
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+8% Synergy $0.13
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+8% Synergy $0.14
Primal Prayers Primal Prayers
+6% Synergy $0.18
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+6% Synergy $0.86
Aether Revolt Aether Revolt
+6% Synergy $0.19
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+5% Synergy $0.44
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+4% Synergy $24.05
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.58
Jeskai Ascendancy Jeskai Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $1.86
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-13% Synergy $48.94

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+26% Synergy $0.34
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
+6% Synergy $0.22

Utility Lands

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

Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+23% Synergy $0.77
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+21% Synergy $0.58
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+19% Synergy $0.76
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+19% Synergy $1.64
Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+17% Synergy $0.66
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+16% Synergy $9.47
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+10% Synergy $7.74
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.86
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+7% Synergy $1.33
HELIOS One HELIOS One
+7% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $38.71
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
+5% Synergy $1.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $29.31
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-10% Synergy $9.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Five Hundred Year Diary Five Hundred Year Diary
+28% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+16% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
+16% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+14% Synergy $1.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+13% Synergy $1.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+13% Synergy $0.24
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+13% Synergy $2.35
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.29
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+12% Synergy $0.41
Solar Transformer Solar Transformer
+12% Synergy $0.09
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+10% Synergy $0.47
Conversion Apparatus Conversion Apparatus
+10% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.07
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+8% Synergy $0.50
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+8% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+7% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+5% Synergy $0.38
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $153.22
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
0% Synergy $1.36
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $2.17

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+30% Synergy $0.33
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+15% Synergy $0.16
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.33
Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.26
Slagwoods Bridge Slagwoods Bridge
+14% Synergy $0.22
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Thornglint Bridge Thornglint Bridge
+12% Synergy $0.19
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+11% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+11% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.45
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $10.54
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+5% Synergy $0.36
Frontier Bivouac Frontier Bivouac
+4% Synergy $0.14
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+4% Synergy $0.31
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+3% Synergy $14.78
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $9.92
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+3% Synergy $10.72
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $8.57
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+2% Synergy $10.95
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+2% Synergy $4.57
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $9.48
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+2% Synergy $11.54
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.33
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+1% Synergy $14.93
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+1% Synergy $12.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.18
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $11.67
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
0% Synergy $7.79
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
0% Synergy $11.86
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-1% Synergy $8.57
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
-1% Synergy $0.29
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-1% Synergy $0.61
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
-1% Synergy $29.32
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-2% Synergy $12.69
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $17.11
Taiga Taiga
-2% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-5% Synergy $25.51
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-6% Synergy $24.53
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-6% Synergy $24.04
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $14.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-8% Synergy $9.47
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.23

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