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Elminster
Price tag $1.13

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

#441 Current Rank
#455 Last Week
#468 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elminster.

New Cards

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

Wisdom of Ages Wisdom of Ages
+4% Synergy $0.28
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+2% Synergy $0.55
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $3.87
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+2% Synergy $2.50
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.90

High Synergy Cards

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

Serum Visions Serum Visions
+69% Synergy $1.14
Preordain Preordain
+68% Synergy $0.64
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+64% Synergy $6.66
Foresee Foresee
+63% Synergy $0.28
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+63% Synergy $0.83
Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+61% Synergy $0.48
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+61% Synergy $0.75
Tamiyo's Epiphany Tamiyo's Epiphany
+59% Synergy $0.16
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+53% Synergy $0.25
Deliberate Deliberate
+50% Synergy $0.15

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 $5.58
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+48% Synergy $0.82
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+47% Synergy $0.89
Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+46% Synergy $5.47
Opt Opt
+44% Synergy $0.21
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+44% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+42% Synergy $1.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $2.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $0.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+19% Synergy $17.27
Farewell Farewell
+18% Synergy $6.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.42
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $55.57
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+2% Synergy $16.22
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $69.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $56.28
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.19
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $57.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $67.17

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+44% Synergy $0.34
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+43% Synergy $0.21
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+40% Synergy $0.63
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+38% Synergy $0.42
Spark Double Spark Double
+36% Synergy $13.43
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
+33% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+31% Synergy $1.01
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.42
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+27% Synergy $0.15
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+24% Synergy $2.01
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+22% Synergy $4.16
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+21% Synergy $0.52
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+20% Synergy $0.14
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+19% Synergy $34.69
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+18% Synergy $0.21
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+17% Synergy $0.34
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+15% Synergy $3.61
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+13% Synergy $41.91
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.76
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+12% Synergy $0.64
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+11% Synergy $1.42
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+10% Synergy $0.31
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+10% Synergy $3.79
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+9% Synergy $0.40
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
+9% Synergy $0.46
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.31
Draco Draco
+9% Synergy $3.69
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+9% Synergy $1.00
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.40
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+8% Synergy $19.41
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+8% Synergy $0.66
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.29
Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+8% Synergy $4.37
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+7% Synergy $0.16
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+7% Synergy $0.32
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+6% Synergy $0.22
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $19.74
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+6% Synergy $3.73
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+6% Synergy $0.25
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+5% Synergy $39.15
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+5% Synergy $27.97
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $2.54
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+3% Synergy $3.66
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+3% Synergy $5.30
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $5.88
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.79
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-4% Synergy $0.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $55.88
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-15% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+35% Synergy $0.24
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $1.60
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+27% Synergy $0.32
Precognitive Perception Precognitive Perception
+22% Synergy $0.23
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+17% Synergy $0.79
Condescend Condescend
+15% Synergy $0.40
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+14% Synergy $0.21
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+12% Synergy $2.36
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+11% Synergy $7.47
Guiding Bolt Guiding Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.11
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+10% Synergy $0.31
Dissolve Dissolve
+10% Synergy $0.28
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $3.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $1.43
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.45
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+7% Synergy $0.68
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.53
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.42
Banishing Stroke Banishing Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.16
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+6% Synergy $0.04
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+6% Synergy $0.22
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $52.04
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+5% Synergy $0.68
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+5% Synergy $2.95
Judge Unworthy Judge Unworthy
+5% Synergy $0.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $5.53
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.39
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.85
No More Lies No More Lies
+4% Synergy $0.46
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $1.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.33
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.73
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+2% Synergy $47.55
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.26
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.10
Render Silent Render Silent
0% Synergy $2.06
Permission Denied Permission Denied
0% Synergy $10.66
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.49
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $6.97
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.08

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 $0.36
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+34% Synergy $4.33
Interpret the Signs Interpret the Signs
+34% Synergy $0.14
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+33% Synergy $0.29
Terminus Terminus
+33% Synergy $0.29
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+32% Synergy $4.02
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+27% Synergy $3.85
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+21% Synergy $0.32
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+18% Synergy $0.14
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $33.91
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+15% Synergy $0.36
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $4.91
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+14% Synergy $3.49
Expropriate Expropriate
+14% Synergy $15.30
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+13% Synergy $3.45
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $1.26
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+12% Synergy $3.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.59
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+11% Synergy $0.33
Devout Invocation Devout Invocation
+11% Synergy $2.35
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.54
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+10% Synergy $1.78
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+10% Synergy $3.19
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+10% Synergy $0.23
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+9% Synergy $3.07
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+8% Synergy $5.51
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+7% Synergy $0.32
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $3.13
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+7% Synergy $6.07
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+7% Synergy $2.77
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+7% Synergy $0.21
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $13.41
Runic Shot Runic Shot
+6% Synergy $0.08
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.29
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.36
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+5% Synergy $12.48
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+5% Synergy $1.64
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+5% Synergy $0.11
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $3.01
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+4% Synergy $1.85
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.23
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.28
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.57
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.65
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.26
Windfall Windfall
-7% Synergy $4.79

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 $6.30
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+40% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+36% Synergy $0.47
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $44.59
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+22% Synergy $25.98
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+12% Synergy $5.50
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+7% Synergy $0.90
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+7% Synergy $21.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+6% Synergy $5.55
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+6% Synergy $0.16
Witching Well Witching Well
+6% Synergy $0.17
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $5.71
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $1.42

Enchantments

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+32% Synergy $0.37
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+28% Synergy $0.21
Deification Deification
+27% Synergy $0.25
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $1.02
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.37
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+13% Synergy $0.59
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+12% Synergy $1.02
Oath of Jace Oath of Jace
+12% Synergy $0.31
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+8% Synergy $1.09
Regenerations Restored Regenerations Restored
+8% Synergy $0.24
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+8% Synergy $0.30
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $4.99
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+7% Synergy $0.16
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $57.62
Penance Penance
+6% Synergy $6.02
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+5% Synergy $3.44
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+5% Synergy $0.23
Eyes of the Watcher Eyes of the Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.29
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+4% Synergy $1.40
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $8.38
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+3% Synergy $0.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.42
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $3.88
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $15.72
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-3% Synergy $3.52
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.56

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+15% Synergy $6.97
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+9% Synergy $17.79
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+9% Synergy $1.77
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+8% Synergy $39.94
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $5.70
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $10.07
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+5% Synergy $7.94
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $4.25
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.66
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $8.80

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+39% Synergy $0.29
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+36% Synergy $2.13
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $0.81
New Benalia New Benalia
+20% Synergy $0.26
Rivendell Rivendell
+17% Synergy $1.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.51
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+13% Synergy $0.37
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+11% Synergy $0.82
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+4% Synergy $1.85
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+3% Synergy $0.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $9.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $28.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $122.46
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $1.24
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.75

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+14% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $5.28
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+8% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+6% Synergy $0.30
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+6% Synergy $4.49
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $0.65
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.56
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.48
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+35% Synergy $0.27
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+32% Synergy $0.34
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+17% Synergy $33.91
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+17% Synergy $0.33
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+14% Synergy $3.49
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $1.26
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+11% Synergy $0.24
Study Hall Study Hall
+9% Synergy $1.03
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+7% Synergy $6.14
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $17.99
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+4% Synergy $5.53
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.25
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.95
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.62
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $39.10
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.56
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.96
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.23
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $34.87
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.40
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.23
Port Town Port Town
0% Synergy $0.25
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $7.13
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
0% Synergy $0.25
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy $18.44
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
0% Synergy $0.39
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $32.67
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $28.81
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $15.07
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $12.90
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.26
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.35
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.36
Tundra Tundra
-2% Synergy $3000.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $2.79
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.30
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-4% Synergy $7.66
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.16

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