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Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Price tag $1.23

Legendary Creature — Human

Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W
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Playstyle & Strategy

Birthing Pod 14% Treasure 14% Clues 14% Sacrifice 8% Tokens 7%
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Partner Commanders

This combination consists of these two partner commanders:

Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Wernog, Rider's Chaplain

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain players are trying out in Birthing Pod decks.

Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu
+49% Synergy $10.84

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain's Birthing Pod builds — cards that lean hardest into the Birthing Pod theme.

Birthing Pod Birthing Pod
+79% Synergy $14.15
Eldritch Evolution Eldritch Evolution
+75% Synergy $3.84
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+69% Synergy $2.40
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+62% Synergy $8.99
Silence Silence
+62% Synergy $10.59
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
+61% Synergy $2.59
Veil of Summer Veil of Summer
+60% Synergy $4.24
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+59% Synergy $0.30
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+59% Synergy $19.10
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+59% Synergy $12.20

Top Cards

The staple cards most Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Birthing Pod decks run as their core.

Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+58% Synergy $16.26
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+56% Synergy $17.57
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+56% Synergy $65.21
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+55% Synergy $51.45
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+55% Synergy $17.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+50% Synergy $58.07
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+50% Synergy $7.76
Ignoble Hierarch Ignoble Hierarch
+47% Synergy $1.28
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+44% Synergy $13.10
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Birthing Pod game on their own.

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+59% Synergy $44.92
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+57% Synergy $26.56
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+57% Synergy $39.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+57% Synergy $60.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+51% Synergy $76.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+49% Synergy $171.12
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+44% Synergy $1118.84
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+44% Synergy $1578.57
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+42% Synergy $19.34
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+42% Synergy $131.68

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Birthing Pod plan in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Emiel the Blessed Emiel the Blessed
+55% Synergy $14.67
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+53% Synergy $37.66
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
+52% Synergy $0.29
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+45% Synergy $27.18
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+45% Synergy $3.71
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+43% Synergy $3.26
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+42% Synergy $3.23
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+41% Synergy $19.49
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+41% Synergy $7.30
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
+39% Synergy $0.39
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+37% Synergy $13.85
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+36% Synergy $0.68
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+36% Synergy $6.42
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+34% Synergy $11.39
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+33% Synergy $43.84
The Cabbage Merchant The Cabbage Merchant
+32% Synergy $25.88
Village Bell-Ringer Village Bell-Ringer
+27% Synergy $0.31
Brigid, Clachan's Heart Brigid, Doun's Mind Brigid, Clachan's Heart
+27% Synergy $0.39
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+26% Synergy $13.60
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+25% Synergy $7.49
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+24% Synergy $0.81
Academy Manufactor Academy Manufactor
+24% Synergy $6.90
Fiend Artisan Fiend Artisan
+24% Synergy $4.34
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+21% Synergy $5.03
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+20% Synergy $2.17
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
+20% Synergy $51.51
Samwise Gamgee Samwise Gamgee
+19% Synergy $2.10
Endurance Endurance
+19% Synergy $4.09
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+19% Synergy $0.63
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+18% Synergy $0.41
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+18% Synergy $4.19
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Jaheira, Friend of the Forest
+17% Synergy $9.75
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+16% Synergy $3.37
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+16% Synergy $3.55
Protean Hulk Protean Hulk
+16% Synergy $6.73
Activated Sleeper Activated Sleeper
+14% Synergy $1.16
Arena Rector Arena Rector
+13% Synergy $10.05
Knuckles the Echidna Knuckles the Echidna
+12% Synergy $18.14
Drana and Linvala Drana and Linvala
+12% Synergy $6.80
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+12% Synergy $1.48
Manglehorn Manglehorn
+11% Synergy $0.91
Dauntless Dismantler Dauntless Dismantler
+11% Synergy $0.34
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+11% Synergy $32.89
Cauldron Familiar Cauldron Familiar
+10% Synergy $3.12
Warren Soultrader Warren Soultrader
+10% Synergy $14.63
Collector Ouphe Collector Ouphe
+9% Synergy $3.58
Peregrin Took Peregrin Took
+9% Synergy $1.32
Enduring Vitality Enduring Vitality
+9% Synergy $12.33
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+8% Synergy $1.83
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+0% Synergy $6.86

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain's Birthing Pod deck ahead.

Chord of Calling Chord of Calling
+49% Synergy $6.58
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+48% Synergy $11.40
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+42% Synergy $12.56
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+40% Synergy $10.92
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+40% Synergy $11.92
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+34% Synergy $3.71
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+33% Synergy $27.53
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+25% Synergy $7.21
Entomb Entomb
+25% Synergy $18.02
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+20% Synergy $1.44
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
+18% Synergy $7.76
Fire Covenant Fire Covenant
+16% Synergy $0.44
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+15% Synergy $4.89
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
+14% Synergy $7.97
Final Fortune Final Fortune
+13% Synergy $17.68
Autumn's Veil Autumn's Veil
+13% Synergy $0.64
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+12% Synergy $1.06
Continue? Continue?
+12% Synergy $2.27
Flashback Flashback
+11% Synergy $3.70
Lorehold Charm Lorehold Charm
+11% Synergy $0.23
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+10% Synergy $13.22
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+10% Synergy $13.61
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $38.90
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+7% Synergy $5.37
Burnt Offering Burnt Offering
+6% Synergy $1.60
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+6% Synergy $5.55
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+6% Synergy $0.70
Dismember Dismember
+6% Synergy $5.18
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.03
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $1.09
Beast Within Beast Within
-14% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Birthing Pod game plan forward for Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain.

Nature's Rhythm Nature's Rhythm
+44% Synergy $5.28
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+37% Synergy $163.77
Reanimate Reanimate
+34% Synergy $8.61
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
+31% Synergy $0.41
Gamble Gamble
+26% Synergy $16.74
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+22% Synergy $17.52
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+15% Synergy $2107.72
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+13% Synergy $15.43
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
+11% Synergy $29.42
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+9% Synergy $0.94
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+9% Synergy $11.66
Natural Order Natural Order
+8% Synergy $36.60
Chain of Smog Chain of Smog
+7% Synergy $10.29
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $41.29
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+6% Synergy $2.77
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+6% Synergy $0.65
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+6% Synergy $2.02
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+6% Synergy $0.73
Persist Persist
+5% Synergy $1.27
Twinflame Twinflame
+5% Synergy $0.80
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+5% Synergy $5.98
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-1% Synergy $3.31
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $3.83
Three Visits Three Visits
-19% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-28% Synergy $1.96
Farseek Farseek
-38% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Birthing Pod decks.

Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+57% Synergy $1.84
The One Ring The One Ring
+33% Synergy $104.30
Grinding Station Grinding Station
+21% Synergy $19.71
Cloudstone Curio Cloudstone Curio
+13% Synergy $16.19
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+13% Synergy $17.94
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+11% Synergy $2.11
Pyre of Heroes Pyre of Heroes
+10% Synergy $1.30
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $39.14
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy $0.39

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Birthing Pod strategy in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain decks.

Survival of the Fittest Survival of the Fittest
+40% Synergy $396.95
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+31% Synergy $6.34
Chthonian Nightmare Chthonian Nightmare
+24% Synergy $0.52
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+23% Synergy $5.15
Necromancy Necromancy
+22% Synergy $21.49
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+21% Synergy $11.10
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+18% Synergy $1.77
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+17% Synergy $0.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+17% Synergy $60.01
Pattern of Rebirth Pattern of Rebirth
+16% Synergy $5.32
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+15% Synergy $26.54
Necropotence Necropotence
+15% Synergy $37.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+10% Synergy $6.53
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+7% Synergy $28.04
Food Chain Food Chain
+5% Synergy $42.40
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $16.68
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+3% Synergy $2.38
Wild Growth Wild Growth
0% Synergy $0.47

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain's Birthing Pod game plan.

Vivien on the Hunt Vivien on the Hunt
+50% Synergy $0.62
Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+22% Synergy $1.42
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $18.53
Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes Minsc & Boo, Timeless Heroes
+3% Synergy $3.23

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Birthing Pod decks.

Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+49% Synergy $49.11
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
+27% Synergy $4.25
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+16% Synergy $4.19
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+10% Synergy $25.29
Kavaron, Memorial World Kavaron, Memorial World
+6% Synergy $1.00
Havengul Laboratory Havengul Mystery Havengul Laboratory
+5% Synergy $0.69
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-4% Synergy $63.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $14.92

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain's Birthing Pod strategy.

Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+55% Synergy $36.20
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+45% Synergy $76.28
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+35% Synergy $241.89
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+31% Synergy $112.13
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+31% Synergy $43.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.84
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+14% Synergy $0.36
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+12% Synergy $819.15
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+9% Synergy $472.34
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+7% Synergy $43.81
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+1% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Resilience Talisman of Resilience
0% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.69

Lands

The mana base behind Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain's Birthing Pod decks.

Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+50% Synergy $53.37
City of Brass City of Brass
+46% Synergy $11.03
Bayou Bayou
+46% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
+45% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+45% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+44% Synergy $34.12
Taiga Taiga
+43% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+43% Synergy $19.37
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+43% Synergy $28.51
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+42% Synergy $17.35
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+41% Synergy $17.02
Savannah Savannah
+40% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+40% Synergy $35.70
Plateau Plateau
+39% Synergy $360.85
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+39% Synergy $31.12
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+38% Synergy $10.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+35% Synergy $29.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+34% Synergy $15.03
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+27% Synergy $38.56
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+15% Synergy $51.61
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+14% Synergy $10.00
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+12% Synergy $37.94
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+10% Synergy $0.24
Starting Town Starting Town
+9% Synergy $9.70
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+8% Synergy $0.29
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+8% Synergy $9.24
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+7% Synergy $7.39
Mount Doom Mount Doom
+6% Synergy $8.41
Lazotep Quarry Lazotep Quarry
+6% Synergy $8.55
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.34
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+4% Synergy $8.86
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+2% Synergy $6.68
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
+2% Synergy $12.91
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-1% Synergy $0.46
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-2% Synergy $8.83
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-4% Synergy $0.39
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
-5% Synergy $0.31
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-5% Synergy $0.24
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-7% Synergy $0.32
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-8% Synergy $5.69
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
-8% Synergy $0.49
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $9.80
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
-11% Synergy $7.04
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-15% Synergy $2.20
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
-26% Synergy $10.07
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
-28% Synergy $16.40
Forest Forest
-48% Synergy $0.17
Swamp Swamp
-51% Synergy $0.14
Mountain Mountain
-52% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
-56% Synergy $0.13

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Elmar, Ulvenwald Informant // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain: Birthing Pod.

Tana, the Bloodsower Tymna the Weaver Tana, the Bloodsower // Tymna the Weaver
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Skanos Dragonheart Cultist of the Absolute Skanos Dragonheart // Cultist of the Absolute
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Scion of Halaster Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Scion of Halaster
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Kodama of the East Tree Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Kodama of the East Tree
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Cloakwood Hermit Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Cloakwood Hermit
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Street Urchin Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Street Urchin
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Tana, the Bloodsower Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ravos, Soultender Tana, the Bloodsower Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
Slurrk, All-Ingesting Tymna the Weaver Slurrk, All-Ingesting // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Akiri, Line-Slinger // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Haunted One Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Haunted One
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Jeska, Thrice Reborn Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Jeska, Thrice Reborn
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Krark, the Thumbless Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Krark, the Thumbless
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ravos, Soultender Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Ravos, Soultender
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Sengir, the Dark Baron Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Sengir, the Dark Baron
The Fugitive Doctor Ace, Fearless Rebel The Fugitive Doctor // Ace, Fearless Rebel
The Fugitive Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fugitive Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
The Fugitive Doctor Peri Brown The Fugitive Doctor // Peri Brown
The Third Doctor Yasmin Khan The Third Doctor // Yasmin Khan
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Breeches, Brazen Plunderer Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
Erinis, Gloom Stalker Street Urchin Erinis, Gloom Stalker // Street Urchin
Skanos Dragonheart Guild Artisan Skanos Dragonheart // Guild Artisan
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Guild Artisan Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Guild Artisan
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Ganax, Astral Hunter Acolyte of Bahamut Ganax, Astral Hunter // Acolyte of Bahamut
Ganax, Astral Hunter Criminal Past Ganax, Astral Hunter // Criminal Past
Ganax, Astral Hunter Cultist of the Absolute Ganax, Astral Hunter // Cultist of the Absolute
Ganax, Astral Hunter Dragon Cultist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Dragon Cultist
Ganax, Astral Hunter Far Traveler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Far Traveler
Ganax, Astral Hunter Folk Hero Ganax, Astral Hunter // Folk Hero
Ganax, Astral Hunter Haunted One Ganax, Astral Hunter // Haunted One
Ganax, Astral Hunter Master Chef Ganax, Astral Hunter // Master Chef
Ganax, Astral Hunter Tavern Brawler Ganax, Astral Hunter // Tavern Brawler
Viconia, Drow Apostate Street Urchin Viconia, Drow Apostate // Street Urchin
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Dargo, the Shipwrecker Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Dargo, the Shipwrecker