Elminster
$1.15
$1.15Legendary Planeswalker — Elminster
New Cards
Recent-set cards that Elminster players are trying out in Control decks.
Erode+10% Synergy
$5.72
Harmonized Trio+8% Synergy
$0.72
The Dawning Archaic+5% Synergy
$1.28
Mana Sculpt+3% Synergy
$1.03
Wisdom of Ages+3% Synergy
$0.32
High Synergy Cards
The highest-synergy picks for Elminster's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.
Preordain+71% Synergy
$0.47
Serum Visions+67% Synergy
$1.51
Mystic Speculation+65% Synergy
$4.59
Foresee+61% Synergy
$0.30
Approach of the Second Sun+60% Synergy
$3.56
Oath of Teferi+56% Synergy
$1.00
Tamiyo's Epiphany+54% Synergy
$0.13
Jace, Mirror Mage+53% Synergy
$0.41
Storm Herd+51% Synergy
$0.95
Brainstorm+51% Synergy
$1.62
Top Cards
The staple cards most Elminster Control decks run as their core.
Ugin's Insight+46% Synergy
$0.21
Dig Through Time+45% Synergy
$0.23
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+43% Synergy
$5.52
Aminatou's Augury+42% Synergy
$0.34
Counterspell+22% Synergy
$3.77
Dovin's Veto+19% Synergy
$3.60
Supreme Verdict+18% Synergy
$2.35
Generous Gift+14% Synergy
$0.69
Path to Exile+9% Synergy
$1.09
Swords to Plowshares+6% Synergy
$1.19
Game Changers
High-impact bombs that can take over a Elminster Control game on their own.
Mystical Tutor+33% Synergy
$16.95
Farewell+28% Synergy
$5.28
Force of Will+13% Synergy
$62.85
Narset, Parter of Veils+12% Synergy
$1.89
Teferi's Protection+11% Synergy
$54.50
Cyclonic Rift+9% Synergy
$40.14
Enlightened Tutor+9% Synergy
$39.51
Fierce Guardianship+7% Synergy
$54.33
Smothering Tithe+2% Synergy
$60.01
Rhystic Study0% Synergy
$72.26
Creatures
Creatures that carry the Control plan in Elminster decks, from early pressure to payoff.
Augury Owl+33% Synergy
$0.34
Faerie Seer+33% Synergy
$0.37
Spark Double+31% Synergy
$13.70
Cryptic Annelid+30% Synergy
$0.31
Matoya, Archon Elder+30% Synergy
$0.75
Displacer Kitten+20% Synergy
$30.69
Siani, Eye of the Storm+19% Synergy
$0.25
Elvish Mariner+17% Synergy
$1.18
Gandalf, White Rider+16% Synergy
$2.02
Talrand, Sky Summoner+15% Synergy
$0.82
Sephara, Sky's Blade+14% Synergy
$3.59
Oji, the Exquisite Blade+14% Synergy
$0.15
Sigiled Starfish+14% Synergy
$0.17
Prognostic Sphinx+13% Synergy
$0.31
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell+12% Synergy
$0.21
Archmage Emeritus+11% Synergy
$0.51
Sphinx of Foresight+11% Synergy
$0.36
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite+10% Synergy
$20.03
Thassa, God of the Sea+10% Synergy
$3.50
Wizards of Thay+10% Synergy
$1.80
Rumor Gatherer+9% Synergy
$0.63
Ancient Gold Dragon+9% Synergy
$40.06
Cavalier of Gales+9% Synergy
$2.85
Vexilus Praetor+9% Synergy
$18.14
Shadow Puppeteers+9% Synergy
$3.64
Onakke Oathkeeper+8% Synergy
$1.62
Draco+8% Synergy
$3.75
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV+7% Synergy
$16.42
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis+7% Synergy
$0.27
Ojutai, Soul of Winter+7% Synergy
$0.49
Snapcaster Mage+6% Synergy
$18.79
Murmuring Mystic+6% Synergy
$0.92
Sapphire Dragon+6% Synergy
$0.35
Serum Visionary+6% Synergy
$0.22
Serum Sovereign+6% Synergy
$0.31
Princess Yue+6% Synergy
$0.97
Moonshaker Cavalry+5% Synergy
$6.79
Mondrak, Glory Dominus+5% Synergy
$41.77
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$2.65
Curiosity Crafter+4% Synergy
$0.39
Witch Enchanter+3% Synergy
$2.95
Empyrean Eagle+2% Synergy
$0.27
Hullbreaker Horror+2% Synergy
$6.10
The Reality Chip+2% Synergy
$3.72
Monastery Mentor+2% Synergy
$0.41
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.68
Archaeomancer-4% Synergy
$0.42
Ornithopter of Paradise-6% Synergy
$0.99
Esper Sentinel-12% Synergy
$58.07
Solemn Simulacrum-18% Synergy
$0.34
Instants
Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Elminster's Control deck ahead.
Deliberate+38% Synergy
$0.20
Brainsurge+35% Synergy
$0.38
Opt+30% Synergy
$0.26
Elminster's Simulacrum+23% Synergy
$2.19
Behold the Multiverse+20% Synergy
$0.15
Mana Drain+17% Synergy
$56.81
Sink into Stupor+15% Synergy
$5.19
Precognitive Perception+15% Synergy
$0.33
Condescend+15% Synergy
$0.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse+13% Synergy
$2.39
Narset's Reversal+13% Synergy
$1.97
Nexus of Fate+13% Synergy
$6.22
Perplexing Test+13% Synergy
$0.23
Negate+12% Synergy
$0.24
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
$0.41
Mystic Reflection+11% Synergy
$1.37
Mystic Confluence+11% Synergy
$0.98
Contact Other Plane+11% Synergy
$0.16
Force of Negation+9% Synergy
$52.62
Diviner's Portent+9% Synergy
$1.18
Reality Shift+8% Synergy
$0.40
Swan Song+7% Synergy
$8.50
Stroke of Midnight+7% Synergy
$0.32
Sphinx's Revelation+7% Synergy
$0.45
Pongify+6% Synergy
$1.54
Render Silent+6% Synergy
$2.14
Heliod's Intervention+6% Synergy
$5.20
Emergency Powers+6% Synergy
$0.65
Bane's Contingency+6% Synergy
$0.23
Arcane Denial+5% Synergy
$1.92
Aetherize+5% Synergy
$0.38
Get Lost+5% Synergy
$4.05
Razorgrass Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.33
Long-Term Plans+5% Synergy
$5.03
Banishing Stroke+5% Synergy
$0.18
Reprieve+4% Synergy
$1.31
No More Lies+4% Synergy
$0.33
Return to Dust+4% Synergy
$0.32
Disenchant+3% Synergy
$0.11
Permission Denied+3% Synergy
$13.69
Pact of Negation+3% Synergy
$18.16
Rapid Hybridization+2% Synergy
$0.96
Muddle the Mixture+1% Synergy
$2.38
Absorb-1% Synergy
$0.42
Frantic Search-2% Synergy
$1.55
Silence-2% Synergy
$10.59
Sorceries
Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Elminster.
Terminus+40% Synergy
$0.29
Mnemonic Deluge+40% Synergy
$7.17
Temporal Mastery+38% Synergy
$4.57
Vanquish the Horde+34% Synergy
$0.33
Treasure Cruise+32% Synergy
$0.29
Hour of Reckoning+28% Synergy
$0.27
Sea Gate Restoration+27% Synergy
$38.15
Interpret the Signs+27% Synergy
$0.22
Personal Tutor+26% Synergy
$6.63
Time Stretch+24% Synergy
$4.45
Solve the Equation+23% Synergy
$3.82
Ondu Inversion+21% Synergy
$1.24
Emeria's Call+21% Synergy
$4.45
Ponder+20% Synergy
$1.84
Lórien Revealed+20% Synergy
$4.59
Clone Legion+20% Synergy
$4.27
Candlekeep Inspiration+19% Synergy
$0.29
Austere Command+18% Synergy
$0.46
Expropriate+17% Synergy
$14.54
Temporal Trespass+15% Synergy
$3.53
Entreat the Angels+13% Synergy
$0.42
Scour All Possibilities+12% Synergy
$0.23
Wrath of God+11% Synergy
$3.58
Cleansing Nova+10% Synergy
$1.42
Alrund's Epiphany+10% Synergy
$3.32
Commit // Memory+10% Synergy
$0.34
Beacon of Tomorrows+10% Synergy
$3.24
Finale of Glory+9% Synergy
$2.50
Devout Invocation+9% Synergy
$2.24
Day of Judgment+8% Synergy
$0.73
Enter the Infinite+8% Synergy
$6.60
Time Warp+7% Synergy
$7.44
Sunfall+7% Synergy
$0.70
Temporal Manipulation+7% Synergy
$12.61
Dusk // Dawn+6% Synergy
$0.36
Everything Comes to Dust+6% Synergy
$5.82
Finale of Revelation+5% Synergy
$0.31
Devastation Tide+5% Synergy
$0.51
Beyond the Quiet+5% Synergy
$0.32
Karn's Temporal Sundering+5% Synergy
$1.39
Introduction to Prophecy+5% Synergy
$0.16
White Sun's Twilight+4% Synergy
$1.75
Martial Coup+4% Synergy
$0.28
Doomskar+3% Synergy
$0.78
Curse of the Swine+3% Synergy
$0.26
Idyllic Tutor+2% Synergy
$11.89
Fumigate0% Synergy
$0.28
Windfall-7% Synergy
$5.08
Time Wipe-8% Synergy
$0.29
Utility Artifacts
Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Elminster Control decks.
Sensei's Divining Top+33% Synergy
$46.92
The Temporal Anchor+31% Synergy
$0.32
Scroll Rack+31% Synergy
$33.60
Crystal Ball+28% Synergy
$0.43
Ichormoon Gauntlet+12% Synergy
$4.50
Wayfarer's Bauble+9% Synergy
$0.33
Sapphire Medallion+7% Synergy
$5.28
Mindsplice Apparatus+6% Synergy
$0.90
Witching Well+6% Synergy
$0.22
Skullclamp+5% Synergy
$4.93
Mazemind Tome+5% Synergy
$0.11
Brainstone+5% Synergy
$0.29
Palantír of Orthanc+5% Synergy
$22.64
Archaeomancer's Map+2% Synergy
$1.16
The One Ring-2% Synergy
$104.30
Enchantments
Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Elminster decks.
Jace's Sanctum+30% Synergy
$1.15
Netherese Puzzle-Ward+28% Synergy
$0.92
Intangible Virtue+26% Synergy
$0.21
Deification+23% Synergy
$0.33
Shark Typhoon+22% Synergy
$1.40
Lost Isle Calling+22% Synergy
$0.23
Divine Visitation+17% Synergy
$0.47
The Legend of Kuruk+10% Synergy
$3.06
Favorable Winds+9% Synergy
$0.54
One with the Multiverse+9% Synergy
$1.71
Oath of Jace+9% Synergy
$0.33
Propaganda+8% Synergy
$2.13
Teferi's Talent+8% Synergy
$0.40
Elspeth's Talent+8% Synergy
$0.32
Anointed Procession+6% Synergy
$56.88
Out of Time+6% Synergy
$0.27
Counterbalance+6% Synergy
$5.98
Penance+6% Synergy
$6.10
Gravitational Shift+5% Synergy
$1.47
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall+5% Synergy
$0.30
Humility+5% Synergy
$69.21
Regenerations Restored+5% Synergy
$0.27
Mystic Remora+4% Synergy
$12.67
Omen of the Sea+3% Synergy
$0.08
Cathars' Crusade+3% Synergy
$8.97
Omniscience+3% Synergy
$6.53
Leyline of Anticipation+2% Synergy
$7.91
Ghostly Prison+1% Synergy
$4.33
Land Tax-1% Synergy
$13.48
Authority of the Consuls-4% Synergy
$4.21
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that back up Elminster's Control game plan.
Teferi, Time Raveler+22% Synergy
$7.32
Jace, the Mind Sculptor+17% Synergy
$17.83
Elspeth, Storm Slayer+10% Synergy
$37.87
Teferi, Master of Time+9% Synergy
$9.51
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria+7% Synergy
$5.69
Elspeth, Sun's Champion+6% Synergy
$2.11
Narset Transcendent+6% Synergy
$8.12
Jace, Unraveler of Secrets+6% Synergy
$2.35
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim+4% Synergy
$4.88
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Elminster Control decks.
Mystic Sanctuary+44% Synergy
$1.09
Castle Vantress+41% Synergy
$0.33
Zhalfirin Void+31% Synergy
$0.68
Reliquary Tower+15% Synergy
$3.36
Halimar Depths+13% Synergy
$0.33
New Benalia+13% Synergy
$0.27
Rivendell+12% Synergy
$1.96
Otawara, Soaring City+11% Synergy
$27.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire+10% Synergy
$5.54
Command Beacon+8% Synergy
$7.41
Isolated Watchtower+8% Synergy
$1.18
Maze of Ith+6% Synergy
$10.62
Celestial Colonnade+6% Synergy
$0.58
Scavenger Grounds+3% Synergy
$0.31
Castle Ardenvale+3% Synergy
$0.29
Ancient Tomb+1% Synergy
$131.68
Restless Anchorage+1% Synergy
$0.99
Urza's Saga0% Synergy
$43.89
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
$0.29
Mana Artifacts
Mana rocks and fixing to power out Elminster's Control strategy.
Talisman of Progress+17% Synergy
$0.36
Azorius Signet+15% Synergy
$0.22
Thought Vessel+15% Synergy
$1.92
Mind Stone+11% Synergy
$0.31
Fellwar Stone+10% Synergy
$0.70
Arcane Signet+9% Synergy
$0.69
Decanter of Endless Water+9% Synergy
$4.13
Wand of the Worldsoul+6% Synergy
$4.03
Midnight Clock+5% Synergy
$0.65
Dragonstorm Globe+5% Synergy
$0.29
Heraldic Banner+4% Synergy
$0.36
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.84
Marble Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.23
Bender's Waterskin+1% Synergy
$1.04
Everflowing Chalice+1% Synergy
$0.28
Commander's Sphere0% Synergy
$0.26
Sky Diamond0% Synergy
$0.26
Mana Vault0% Synergy
$112.13
Lands
The mana base behind Elminster's Control decks.
Temple of Enlightenment+36% Synergy
$0.26
Crystal Grotto+30% Synergy
$0.32
Sea Gate Restoration+27% Synergy
$38.15
Ondu Inversion+21% Synergy
$1.24
Emeria's Call+21% Synergy
$4.45
The Grey Havens+16% Synergy
$0.33
Sea of Clouds+15% Synergy
$17.77
Sink into Stupor+15% Synergy
$5.19
Flooded Strand+13% Synergy
$15.03
Prairie Stream+11% Synergy
$0.26
Hengegate Pathway+11% Synergy
$4.54
Meticulous Archive+11% Synergy
$9.81
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
$0.41
Adarkar Wastes+10% Synergy
$0.31
Deserted Beach+10% Synergy
$5.65
Mystic Gate+10% Synergy
$4.40
Glacial Fortress+9% Synergy
$0.32
Hallowed Fountain+9% Synergy
$8.07
Azorius Chancery+9% Synergy
$0.31
Irrigated Farmland+9% Synergy
$0.26
Polluted Delta+8% Synergy
$19.37
Misty Rainforest+8% Synergy
$35.70
Study Hall+8% Synergy
$0.20
Command Tower+7% Synergy
$0.34
Prismatic Vista+6% Synergy
$34.97
Fabled Passage+5% Synergy
$1.05
Windswept Heath+5% Synergy
$10.13
Razorgrass Ambush+5% Synergy
$0.33
Seachrome Coast+4% Synergy
$0.36
Tundra+4% Synergy
$3000.00
Scalding Tarn+4% Synergy
$38.56
Witch Enchanter+3% Synergy
$2.95
Marsh Flats+3% Synergy
$31.12
Arid Mesa+3% Synergy
$29.61
Snow-Covered Island+3% Synergy
$1.03
Snow-Covered Plains+3% Synergy
$0.36
Idyllic Beachfront+2% Synergy
$0.24
Skycloud Expanse+1% Synergy
$0.27
Nimbus Maze+1% Synergy
$7.08
Glacial Floodplain0% Synergy
$0.32
Hydroelectric Specimen0% Synergy
$0.68
Island-2% Synergy
$0.21
Port Town-2% Synergy
$0.26
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
$0.31
Terramorphic Expanse-2% Synergy
$0.29
Plains-3% Synergy
$0.13
Floodfarm Verge-3% Synergy
$9.03
Evolving Wilds-4% Synergy
$0.33
Exotic Orchard-5% Synergy
$0.24
Tranquil Cove-6% Synergy
$0.17
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Elminster: Control.
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces // Siani, Eye of the Storm
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
Kenessos, Priest of Thassa
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Inspiring Leader
Genku, Future Shaper
Arwen Undómiel
Belisarius Cawl
Mirko, Obsessive Theorist
Absolute Virtue
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Far Traveler
Hope Estheim
The Seventh Doctor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Prava of the Steel Legion
The Seventh Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Seventh Doctor // Romana II
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
Will, Scion of Peace
Harbin, Vanguard Aviator
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
Inniaz, the Gale Force
Sensational Spider-Man
Tobias Andrion
Hylda of the Icy Crown
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
The Eleventh Doctor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
The Eleventh Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
The Eleventh Doctor // Nyssa of Traken
Dennick, Pious Apprentice