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Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
Price tag $0.74

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Sophina, Spearsage Deserter
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Playstyle & Strategy

Clues 42% Humans 13% Treasure 8% Legends 5% Artifacts 4%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Sophina, Spearsage Deserter

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter players are trying out in Clues decks.

Belladonna Took Belladonna Took
+96% Synergy $4.04
Shuri, the Black Panther Shuri, the Black Panther
+49% Synergy $0.32
Falcon and Redwing Falcon and Redwing
+49% Synergy $1.06

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's Clues builds — cards that lean hardest into the Clues theme.

Reckless Fireweaver Reckless Fireweaver
+79% Synergy $0.58
Tireless Tracker Tireless Tracker
+77% Synergy $0.34
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+72% Synergy $2.58
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+71% Synergy $8.41
Ulvenwald Mysteries Ulvenwald Mysteries
+68% Synergy $0.13
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+62% Synergy $16.23
Yotian Dissident Yotian Dissident
+57% Synergy $0.26
Briarbridge Patrol Briarbridge Patrol
+54% Synergy $0.18
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+54% Synergy $0.37
Baylen, the Haymaker Baylen, the Haymaker
+53% Synergy $0.74

Top Cards

The staple cards most Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Clues decks run as their core.

Rosie Cotton of South Lane Rosie Cotton of South Lane
+52% Synergy $0.35
Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+49% Synergy $2.55
Crime Novelist Crime Novelist
+49% Synergy $1.97
Sarinth Steelseeker Sarinth Steelseeker
+49% Synergy $0.21
Ghirapur Aether Grid Ghirapur Aether Grid
+49% Synergy $0.37
Ingenious Artillerist Ingenious Artillerist
+49% Synergy $2.07
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+39% Synergy $4.33
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+34% Synergy $0.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+6% Synergy $1.52
Farseek Farseek
+2% Synergy $0.45

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Clues game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $61.19
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $6.08
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $40.59
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+1% Synergy $16.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+0% Synergy $35.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $48.18

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Clues plan in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+45% Synergy $1.48
Bygone Bishop Bygone Bishop
+45% Synergy $0.37
Sunshot Militia Sunshot Militia
+40% Synergy $0.18
Astrid Peth Astrid Peth
+40% Synergy $4.30
Sentinel Sarah Lyons Sentinel Sarah Lyons
+40% Synergy $0.29
Biotech Specialist Biotech Specialist
+39% Synergy $0.31
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+38% Synergy $1.40
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+37% Synergy $0.40
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+36% Synergy $0.32
Wojek Investigator Wojek Investigator
+36% Synergy $0.29
Fathom Fleet Swordjack Fathom Fleet Swordjack
+36% Synergy $0.27
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+35% Synergy $0.39
Zirda, the Dawnwaker Zirda, the Dawnwaker
+35% Synergy $1.81
Wulfgar of Icewind Dale Wulfgar of Icewind Dale
+34% Synergy $7.47
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+32% Synergy $1.36
Thraben Inspector Thraben Inspector
+31% Synergy $0.24
Teething Wurmlet Teething Wurmlet
+31% Synergy $0.37
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+30% Synergy $0.30
Depthshaker Titan Depthshaker Titan
+29% Synergy $0.31
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+28% Synergy $6.81
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+24% Synergy $8.34
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+24% Synergy $40.45
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+23% Synergy $4.75
Innocuous Researcher Innocuous Researcher
+22% Synergy $0.29
Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer Jor Kadeen, the Prevailer
+22% Synergy $0.32
Heronblade Elite Heronblade Elite
+21% Synergy $3.09
Mutagen Man, Living Ooze Mutagen Man, Living Ooze
+21% Synergy $1.68
Hedron Detonator Hedron Detonator
+21% Synergy $7.05
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+21% Synergy $2.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.30
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+19% Synergy $3.51
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+19% Synergy $13.07
Briarbridge Tracker Briarbridge Tracker
+18% Synergy $0.10
Sharp-Eyed Rookie Sharp-Eyed Rookie
+18% Synergy $0.19
Jolene, the Plunder Queen Jolene, the Plunder Queen
+17% Synergy $10.35
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+17% Synergy $1.88
Blade Historian Blade Historian
+17% Synergy $5.18
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+16% Synergy $4.84
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+16% Synergy $5.24
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+15% Synergy $2.02
Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second Jinnie Fay, Jetmir's Second
+15% Synergy $1.14
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+14% Synergy $57.59
Akiri, Line-Slinger Akiri, Line-Slinger
+13% Synergy $4.31
Frontline Medic Frontline Medic
+13% Synergy $0.20
Katilda, Dawnhart Prime Katilda, Dawnhart Prime
+13% Synergy $0.75
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+13% Synergy $0.20
Radha, Heir to Keld Radha, Heir to Keld
+12% Synergy $0.24
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+12% Synergy $9.93
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+11% Synergy $2.24
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+3% Synergy $8.68

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's Clues deck ahead.

Confront the Unknown Confront the Unknown
+45% Synergy $0.08
Dispatch Dispatch
+33% Synergy $0.30
Naya Charm Naya Charm
+19% Synergy $0.39
Harrow Harrow
+19% Synergy $0.32
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+18% Synergy $11.28
Rampage of the Clans Rampage of the Clans
+17% Synergy $0.40
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+16% Synergy $4.89
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+14% Synergy $1.25
Second Harvest Second Harvest
+13% Synergy $5.05
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $1.44
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
+10% Synergy $0.82
Seedship Impact Seedship Impact
+9% Synergy $0.27
Expose Evil Expose Evil
+9% Synergy $0.06
Fateful Absence Fateful Absence
+8% Synergy $0.42
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+8% Synergy $20.92
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+7% Synergy $2.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $15.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.77
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+6% Synergy $16.00
Cycle of Renewal Cycle of Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.39
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+3% Synergy $3.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
0% Synergy $4.53
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.62
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-8% Synergy $1.35

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Clues game plan forward for Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter.

Root Out Root Out
+18% Synergy $0.29
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+15% Synergy $0.89
They Went This Way They Went This Way
+13% Synergy $0.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.40
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $6.78
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+10% Synergy $0.46
True Ancestry True Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.24
Suplex Suplex
+9% Synergy $0.22
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+8% Synergy $0.24
Decimate Decimate
+6% Synergy $0.34
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+6% Synergy $3.91
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.36
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+4% Synergy $0.36
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+3% Synergy $0.23
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-2% Synergy $2.88
Three Visits Three Visits
-9% Synergy $5.03
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-10% Synergy $0.64
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-12% Synergy $1.53
Cultivate Cultivate
-21% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Clues decks.

Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+26% Synergy $3.59
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+23% Synergy $1.99
Radiant Lotus Radiant Lotus
+17% Synergy $1.40
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+15% Synergy $4.15
Transmutation Font Transmutation Font
+13% Synergy $2.41
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+12% Synergy $17.28
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+12% Synergy $30.47
Spicy Oatmeal Pizza Spicy Oatmeal Pizza
+10% Synergy $0.16
Guac & Marshmallow Pizza Guac & Marshmallow Pizza
+10% Synergy $0.23
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
+9% Synergy $0.24
Dragonspark Reactor Dragonspark Reactor
+8% Synergy $0.32
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+8% Synergy $0.52
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+7% Synergy $12.66
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+5% Synergy $34.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $2.28
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+4% Synergy $11.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+3% Synergy $6.03
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+2% Synergy $52.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.52

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Clues strategy in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter decks.

Armed with Proof Armed with Proof
+36% Synergy $0.34
Search the Premises Search the Premises
+36% Synergy $0.34
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+27% Synergy $3.36
Guild Artisan Guild Artisan
+27% Synergy $0.25
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
+25% Synergy $4.30
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+25% Synergy $6.08
Fae Offering Fae Offering
+22% Synergy $0.26
Weirding Wood Weirding Wood
+18% Synergy $0.33
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+13% Synergy $0.84
Chalk Outline Chalk Outline
+9% Synergy $0.25
Pain for All Pain for All
+7% Synergy $1.24
Parallel Lives Parallel Lives
+7% Synergy $37.30
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+6% Synergy $3.59
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+6% Synergy $1.03
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $34.35
Cryptolith Rite Cryptolith Rite
+4% Synergy $12.34
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+3% Synergy $60.42
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+3% Synergy $5.22
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-15% Synergy $0.50

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's Clues game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+8% Synergy $21.09

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter Clues decks.

Tree of Tales Tree of Tales
+34% Synergy $1.47
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+30% Synergy $2.48
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+21% Synergy $1.10
Secluded Starforge Secluded Starforge
+19% Synergy $0.39
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+13% Synergy $12.84
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+11% Synergy $0.41
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+11% Synergy $17.64
The Shire The Shire
+11% Synergy $3.75
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+10% Synergy $6.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $3.52
Gingerbread Cabin Gingerbread Cabin
+8% Synergy $0.39
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+8% Synergy $9.65
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
+7% Synergy $3.89
Gavony Township Gavony Township
+5% Synergy $5.68
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $16.22
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.26
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+0% Synergy $0.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's Clues strategy.

Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+23% Synergy $0.48
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+20% Synergy $0.62
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+18% Synergy $3.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+15% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
+14% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.42
Omni-Cheese Pizza Omni-Cheese Pizza
+10% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.89
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.56

Lands

The mana base behind Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter's Clues decks.

Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+19% Synergy $0.34
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+18% Synergy $0.31
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+18% Synergy $4.51
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+17% Synergy $2.90
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+14% Synergy $16.63
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
+14% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+12% Synergy $6.78
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+12% Synergy $2.19
Sungrass Prairie Sungrass Prairie
+11% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.24
Cabaretti Courtyard Cabaretti Courtyard
+10% Synergy $0.34
Sheltering Landscape Sheltering Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.31
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+8% Synergy $0.27
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+8% Synergy $6.34
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
+7% Synergy $0.42
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.13
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $5.58
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
+6% Synergy $1.75
Fortified Village Fortified Village
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+5% Synergy $0.31
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+5% Synergy $0.38
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+5% Synergy $0.34
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $1.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.42
Naya Panorama Naya Panorama
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.08
Brushland Brushland
+4% Synergy $1.55
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.09
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+3% Synergy $2.86
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
+3% Synergy $7.80
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+2% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.08
Jungle Shrine Jungle Shrine
+0% Synergy $0.37
Spire Garden Spire Garden
+0% Synergy $2.20
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.28
Game Trail Game Trail
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-2% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.37
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-4% Synergy $0.50
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-4% Synergy $9.68
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-4% Synergy $12.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-4% Synergy $28.93
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-6% Synergy $0.30
Temple Garden Temple Garden
-7% Synergy $7.54
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.25
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-7% Synergy $18.06
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-8% Synergy $6.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.26

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The Fugitive Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Fugitive Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
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The Third Doctor K-9, Mark I The Third Doctor // K-9, Mark I
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The Second Doctor Nyssa of Traken The Second Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
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Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
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Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Clan Crafter Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Clan Crafter
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Sword Coast Sailor Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Sword Coast Sailor
The Fugitive Doctor Vislor Turlough The Fugitive Doctor // Vislor Turlough
The Seventh Doctor Tegan Jovanka The Seventh Doctor // Tegan Jovanka
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Cecily, Haunted Mage Othelm, Sigardian Outcast Cecily, Haunted Mage // Othelm, Sigardian Outcast
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Candlekeep Sage Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Candlekeep Sage
Jenny Flint Madame Vastra Jenny Flint // Madame Vastra