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Elminster
Price tag $1.21

Legendary PlaneswalkerElminster

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#470 Current Rank
#430 Last Week
#469 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elminster.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elminster decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $2.89
Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+1% Synergy $0.49
Turtles in Time Turtles in Time
+1% Synergy $0.74
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.61
Mathemagics Mathemagics
0% Synergy $3.52

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elminster's abilities and overall game plan.

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+69% Synergy $1.25
Preordain Preordain
+68% Synergy $0.60
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+63% Synergy $6.92
Foresee Foresee
+63% Synergy $0.26
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+63% Synergy $0.59
Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+61% Synergy $0.43
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+61% Synergy $0.62
Tamiyo's Epiphany Tamiyo's Epiphany
+59% Synergy $0.15
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+53% Synergy $0.25
Deliberate Deliberate
+50% Synergy $0.09

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elminster decks.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+49% Synergy $3.64
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+48% Synergy $0.65
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+47% Synergy $0.91
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+46% Synergy $4.85
Opt Opt
+44% Synergy $0.25
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+44% Synergy $0.91
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+42% Synergy $1.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $4.15
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+19% Synergy $14.77
Farewell Farewell
+18% Synergy $6.68
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+3% Synergy $16.42
Force of Will Force of Will
+3% Synergy $69.14
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $54.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $55.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $34.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $56.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $61.66

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elminster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+45% Synergy $0.32
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+43% Synergy $0.22
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+40% Synergy $0.65
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+38% Synergy $0.47
Spark Double Spark Double
+36% Synergy $13.34
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
+33% Synergy $0.14
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+31% Synergy $1.15
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.39
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+27% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+24% Synergy $2.15
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+22% Synergy $3.78
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+21% Synergy $0.50
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+20% Synergy $0.13
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+20% Synergy $0.16
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+19% Synergy $35.56
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+18% Synergy $0.21
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+17% Synergy $0.31
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+15% Synergy $3.65
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+13% Synergy $41.75
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $3.54
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.56
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+11% Synergy $1.77
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+10% Synergy $0.25
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+10% Synergy $4.08
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+9% Synergy $0.38
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.40
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
+9% Synergy $0.44
Draco Draco
+9% Synergy $3.72
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+9% Synergy $0.99
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.74
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+8% Synergy $21.78
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.30
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+8% Synergy $0.56
Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+8% Synergy $4.69
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+7% Synergy $0.13
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+7% Synergy $0.31
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+6% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $19.15
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+6% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $4.02
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $42.73
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $2.00
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+4% Synergy $33.09
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+3% Synergy $3.76
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+3% Synergy $11.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $5.84
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.02
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-4% Synergy $0.30
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $56.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.99

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elminster safe.

Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+35% Synergy $0.33
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $1.43
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+27% Synergy $0.39
Precognitive Perception Precognitive Perception
+22% Synergy $0.22
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+17% Synergy $0.74
Condescend Condescend
+15% Synergy $0.34
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+14% Synergy $0.12
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+12% Synergy $2.04
Guiding Bolt Guiding Bolt
+12% Synergy $0.08
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+11% Synergy $7.61
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+10% Synergy $0.33
Dissolve Dissolve
+10% Synergy $0.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $3.30
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.35
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+7% Synergy $0.70
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+7% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.42
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.54
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.44
Banishing Stroke Banishing Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.16
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+6% Synergy $0.05
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $52.53
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.21
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.73
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+5% Synergy $2.88
Judge Unworthy Judge Unworthy
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $6.20
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.38
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.09
No More Lies No More Lies
+4% Synergy $0.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.39
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.86
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $46.79
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.90
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $2.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.71
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.07
Permission Denied Permission Denied
0% Synergy $10.79
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.86
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.47
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.12

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elminster's game plan and control the board.

Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+43% Synergy $0.33
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+36% Synergy $0.30
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+34% Synergy $3.29
Interpret the Signs Interpret the Signs
+34% Synergy $0.14
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.32
Terminus Terminus
+33% Synergy $0.36
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+32% Synergy $3.87
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+27% Synergy $3.74
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+21% Synergy $0.35
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+18% Synergy $0.13
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $32.26
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+15% Synergy $0.40
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+14% Synergy $2.65
Expropriate Expropriate
+14% Synergy $15.77
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+13% Synergy $4.86
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $1.15
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $2.83
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+12% Synergy $3.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.46
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+11% Synergy $0.31
Devout Invocation Devout Invocation
+11% Synergy $2.36
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.52
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+10% Synergy $1.84
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+10% Synergy $3.18
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+10% Synergy $0.16
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+9% Synergy $2.66
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $5.75
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.26
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $2.93
Time Warp Time Warp
+7% Synergy $13.42
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+7% Synergy $5.99
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+7% Synergy $2.88
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+7% Synergy $0.25
Runic Shot Runic Shot
+6% Synergy $0.09
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.63
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.34
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.44
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+5% Synergy $1.60
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+5% Synergy $0.12
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $2.92
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $2.09
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.27
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.56
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.52
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.73
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.29
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $5.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+43% Synergy $6.34
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+40% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+37% Synergy $0.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+23% Synergy $44.15
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+22% Synergy $25.11
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+12% Synergy $5.40
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $1.21
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $21.76
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+7% Synergy $0.18
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.33
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.67
Witching Well Witching Well
+6% Synergy $0.16
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.65
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $2.49

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elminster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+32% Synergy $0.33
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.21
Deification Deification
+27% Synergy $0.17
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $1.00
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+14% Synergy $0.60
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.36
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+12% Synergy $0.91
Oath of Jace Oath of Jace
+12% Synergy $0.25
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $1.04
Regenerations Restored Regenerations Restored
+8% Synergy $0.25
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.32
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $4.98
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+7% Synergy $0.15
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $57.95
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+6% Synergy $3.44
Penance Penance
+6% Synergy $3.44
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+5% Synergy $0.16
Eyes of the Watcher Eyes of the Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+4% Synergy $1.30
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $8.13
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+3% Synergy $0.22
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.34
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $3.02
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $23.70
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $7.66
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elminster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+15% Synergy $7.04
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $17.76
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+9% Synergy $1.56
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $41.33
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $5.23
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $9.31
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+5% Synergy $4.11
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+5% Synergy $9.98
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.61
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.14
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $8.50

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+39% Synergy $0.32
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+36% Synergy $1.85
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $1.82
New Benalia New Benalia
+20% Synergy $0.24
Rivendell Rivendell
+17% Synergy $1.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.93
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.37
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+11% Synergy $0.83
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.91
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+3% Synergy $0.61
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.95
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $9.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.90
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.84
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $1.22
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.95
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $5.67
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+8% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.73
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $3.37
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.27
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.90
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.92
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.69
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $2.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.94
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $105.19

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elminster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+35% Synergy $0.23
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+32% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $32.26
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+17% Synergy $0.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+14% Synergy $2.65
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $1.15
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+11% Synergy $0.24
Study Hall Study Hall
+9% Synergy $0.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+7% Synergy $6.38
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.44
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.04
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.31
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $6.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $5.50
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.78
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.52
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $14.73
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.82
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.26
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $35.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $36.00
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.39
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.34
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.23
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $4.19
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.03
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
0% Synergy $0.40
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $33.38
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.28
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $27.19
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.50
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.45
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $6.82
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $12.68
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.36
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.02
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.73
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-4% Synergy $7.85
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.15

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