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Elminster
Price tag $1.30

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

#511 Current Rank
#547 Last Week
#472 Past 2 Years

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
+7% Synergy $0.33
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+5% Synergy $0.78
The Dawning Archaic The Dawning Archaic
+5% Synergy $1.51
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $4.72
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Preordain Preordain
+68% Synergy $0.50
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+68% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Speculation Mystic Speculation
+63% Synergy $4.97
Foresee Foresee
+63% Synergy $0.28
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+62% Synergy $1.22
Jace, Mirror Mage Jace, Mirror Mage
+60% Synergy $0.40
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+60% Synergy $0.92
Tamiyo's Epiphany Tamiyo's Epiphany
+58% Synergy $0.16
Ugin's Insight Ugin's Insight
+53% Synergy $0.22
Deliberate Deliberate
+49% Synergy $0.19

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 $6.00
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+47% Synergy $0.89
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+46% Synergy $0.92
Opt Opt
+43% Synergy $0.27
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+43% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+42% Synergy $1.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+8% Synergy $3.63
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+18% Synergy $18.15
Farewell Farewell
+17% Synergy $6.17
Force of Will Force of Will
+2% Synergy $64.63
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+2% Synergy $17.12
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+1% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $58.52
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $66.59

Creatures

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

Cryptic Annelid Cryptic Annelid
+43% Synergy $0.37
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+41% Synergy $0.33
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+40% Synergy $0.49
Faerie Seer Faerie Seer
+37% Synergy $0.38
Spark Double Spark Double
+35% Synergy $10.10
Siani, Eye of the Storm Siani, Eye of the Storm
+32% Synergy $0.27
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+30% Synergy $1.08
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+30% Synergy $0.86
Sigiled Starfish Sigiled Starfish
+26% Synergy $0.17
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+23% Synergy $2.07
Sephara, Sky's Blade Sephara, Sky's Blade
+21% Synergy $3.79
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+20% Synergy $0.55
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
+19% Synergy $0.12
Prognostic Sphinx Prognostic Sphinx
+19% Synergy $0.29
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+18% Synergy $40.50
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+17% Synergy $0.23
Sphinx of Foresight Sphinx of Foresight
+16% Synergy $0.39
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+15% Synergy $3.57
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+12% Synergy $33.95
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+12% Synergy $1.54
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.67
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+10% Synergy $1.98
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+9% Synergy $3.67
Empyrean Eagle Empyrean Eagle
+9% Synergy $0.27
Princess Yue Princess Yue
+9% Synergy $1.07
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+9% Synergy $0.40
Draco Draco
+8% Synergy $3.71
Sapphire Dragon Sapphire Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.39
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
+8% Synergy $0.48
Geist of the Archives Geist of the Archives
+8% Synergy $0.27
Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.32
Onakke Oathkeeper Onakke Oathkeeper
+8% Synergy $0.99
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+7% Synergy $18.58
Cavalier of Gales Cavalier of Gales
+7% Synergy $3.31
Bronze Walrus Bronze Walrus
+6% Synergy $0.24
Serum Sovereign Serum Sovereign
+6% Synergy $0.32
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+6% Synergy $20.60
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+5% Synergy $0.35
Thunderclap Wyvern Thunderclap Wyvern
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+5% Synergy $4.26
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+4% Synergy $44.63
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+4% Synergy $26.26
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+4% Synergy $3.42
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+3% Synergy $4.95
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+2% Synergy $4.03
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+2% Synergy $5.92
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-3% Synergy $0.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $59.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.31

Instants

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

Behold the Multiverse Behold the Multiverse
+34% Synergy $0.25
Elminster's Simulacrum Elminster's Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $2.05
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+27% Synergy $0.37
Precognitive Perception Precognitive Perception
+22% Synergy $0.34
Diviner's Portent Diviner's Portent
+16% Synergy $1.07
Condescend Condescend
+15% Synergy $0.49
Contact Other Plane Contact Other Plane
+13% Synergy $0.19
Mystic Reflection Mystic Reflection
+11% Synergy $1.69
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+11% Synergy $5.85
Guiding Bolt Guiding Bolt
+11% Synergy $0.18
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+10% Synergy $0.33
Dissolve Dissolve
+9% Synergy $0.29
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+7% Synergy $2.60
Emergency Powers Emergency Powers
+7% Synergy $0.71
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+7% Synergy $0.22
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.20
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $1.45
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+6% Synergy $0.47
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.38
Banishing Stroke Banishing Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.17
Expose to Daylight Expose to Daylight
+5% Synergy $0.05
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+5% Synergy $0.18
Judge Unworthy Judge Unworthy
+5% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $55.81
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+4% Synergy $1.00
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $2.60
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $3.12
Aetherize Aetherize
+4% Synergy $0.41
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+4% Synergy $2.16
No More Lies No More Lies
+3% Synergy $0.39
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $6.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.30
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.72
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.01
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Reprieve Reprieve
+1% Synergy $1.33
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+1% Synergy $50.70
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.26
Render Silent Render Silent
+0% Synergy $2.09
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+0% Synergy $12.00
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+0% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $2.27
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-1% Synergy $1.10
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.00
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.11

Sorceries

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

Mnemonic Deluge Mnemonic Deluge
+45% Synergy $7.35
Aminatou's Augury Aminatou's Augury
+42% Synergy $0.35
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+35% Synergy $0.24
Interpret the Signs Interpret the Signs
+33% Synergy $0.22
Clone Legion Clone Legion
+33% Synergy $3.72
Terminus Terminus
+33% Synergy $0.31
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+32% Synergy $0.38
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+31% Synergy $4.09
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+26% Synergy $4.48
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+20% Synergy $0.28
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $37.03
Entreat the Angels Entreat the Angels
+15% Synergy $0.35
Personal Tutor Personal Tutor
+14% Synergy $6.67
Expropriate Expropriate
+13% Synergy $14.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+13% Synergy $4.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+12% Synergy $1.33
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+12% Synergy $3.71
Temporal Trespass Temporal Trespass
+11% Synergy $3.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.42
Devout Invocation Devout Invocation
+10% Synergy $2.29
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+10% Synergy $0.33
Ponder Ponder
+10% Synergy $1.75
Finale of Glory Finale of Glory
+10% Synergy $2.46
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+9% Synergy $0.31
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+9% Synergy $3.22
Beacon of Tomorrows Beacon of Tomorrows
+8% Synergy $3.08
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+7% Synergy $8.11
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $3.50
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+6% Synergy $0.36
Blatant Thievery Blatant Thievery
+6% Synergy $5.05
Everything Comes to Dust Everything Comes to Dust
+6% Synergy $5.51
Multiple Choice Multiple Choice
+6% Synergy $0.26
Time Warp Time Warp
+6% Synergy $14.00
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $3.91
Runic Shot Runic Shot
+5% Synergy $0.11
Introduction to Prophecy Introduction to Prophecy
+5% Synergy $0.12
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
+5% Synergy $0.32
Karn's Temporal Sundering Karn's Temporal Sundering
+4% Synergy $1.62
Temporal Manipulation Temporal Manipulation
+4% Synergy $12.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $2.61
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+3% Synergy $0.39
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $2.31
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+3% Synergy $0.69
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+3% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+2% Synergy $0.28
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.32
Windfall Windfall
-6% Synergy $4.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+42% Synergy $5.89
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+39% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Ball Crystal Ball
+36% Synergy $0.47
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+22% Synergy $47.41
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+21% Synergy $32.60
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+11% Synergy $5.67
Palantír of Orthanc Palantír of Orthanc
+6% Synergy $24.29
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+6% Synergy $1.44
Mazemind Tome Mazemind Tome
+6% Synergy $0.17
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Witching Well Witching Well
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+5% Synergy $6.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $6.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+0% Synergy $1.26

Enchantments

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

Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+31% Synergy $0.32
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+29% Synergy $0.21
Deification Deification
+27% Synergy $0.30
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+17% Synergy $2.98
Teferi's Talent Teferi's Talent
+14% Synergy $0.40
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+13% Synergy $0.54
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+12% Synergy $1.23
Oath of Jace Oath of Jace
+11% Synergy $0.37
Elspeth's Talent Elspeth's Talent
+7% Synergy $0.34
Regenerations Restored Regenerations Restored
+7% Synergy $0.29
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+7% Synergy $1.67
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+7% Synergy $0.23
Omniscience Omniscience
+6% Synergy $6.62
Penance Penance
+5% Synergy $6.22
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+5% Synergy $63.66
The Legend of Kuruk Avatar Kuruk The Legend of Kuruk
+5% Synergy $3.57
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+5% Synergy $0.31
Eyes of the Watcher Eyes of the Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.35
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+3% Synergy $1.51
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.10
Omen of the Sea Omen of the Sea
+2% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.11
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+0% Synergy $1.70
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.49
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $4.72
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $12.00

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+14% Synergy $7.01
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets Jace, Unraveler of Secrets
+8% Synergy $1.60
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+8% Synergy $17.95
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+7% Synergy $39.18
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+5% Synergy $6.50
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+5% Synergy $10.32
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+4% Synergy $7.84
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $5.08
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+4% Synergy $1.82
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+3% Synergy $2.09
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
+35% Synergy $0.94
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+32% Synergy $0.85
New Benalia New Benalia
+19% Synergy $0.27
Rivendell Rivendell
+16% Synergy $1.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+13% Synergy $2.94
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+12% Synergy $0.36
Isolated Watchtower Isolated Watchtower
+11% Synergy $1.09
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+3% Synergy $0.57
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+3% Synergy $2.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $11.15
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+0% Synergy $5.99
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
0% Synergy $1.04
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.88
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $129.20
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $40.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+13% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+9% Synergy $4.17
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+7% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+6% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geode Mana Geode
+6% Synergy $0.29
Wand of the Worldsoul Wand of the Worldsoul
+5% Synergy $3.94
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+3% Synergy $0.63
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $3.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+34% Synergy $0.31
Crystal Grotto Crystal Grotto
+30% Synergy $0.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+16% Synergy $37.03
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.34
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+13% Synergy $4.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+12% Synergy $1.33
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+9% Synergy $0.27
Study Hall Study Hall
+8% Synergy $0.20
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+6% Synergy $6.42
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+6% Synergy $0.38
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+3% Synergy $6.82
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+3% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+3% Synergy $18.47
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.59
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+2% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.31
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $16.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $37.91
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+0% Synergy $0.35
Port Town Port Town
+0% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+0% Synergy $1.01
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+0% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+0% Synergy $4.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.04
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+0% Synergy $36.97
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+0% Synergy $18.92
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+0% Synergy $0.37
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.39
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy $31.86
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.39
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $8.37
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $16.02
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $11.03
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.11
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.08
Tundra Tundra
-1% Synergy $3000.00
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.37
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.41
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.82
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-4% Synergy $8.42
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.13

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