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Elrond of the White Council
Price tag $0.12

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 47% +1/+1 Counters 15% Politics 8% Topdeck 7% Blink 6% Tokens 2% Ramp 2% Cantrips 1% Midrange 1%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1925 Current Rank
#1713 Last Week
#1806 Last Month

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elrond of the White Council.

EP14 | Fiery Emanci-what? | Elrond v Evra v Phabine v Toralf | Commander Gameplay

EP14 | Fiery Emanci-what? | Elrond v Evra v Phabine v Toralf | Commander Gameplay

Commander Game - Meren, Tymna and Sakashima, Sauron, Elrond - EDH Format

Commander Game - Meren, Tymna and Sakashima, Sauron, Elrond - EDH Format

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elrond of the White Council decks.

The Clone Saga The Clone Saga
+2% Synergy $0.25
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.43
Lizard, Connors's Curse Lizard, Connors's Curse
+1% Synergy $0.27
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.58
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-1% Synergy $9.19

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elrond of the White Council's abilities and overall game plan.

Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+76% Synergy $3.26
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+73% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+70% Synergy $0.69
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+68% Synergy $0.70
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+66% Synergy $0.13
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+64% Synergy $0.18
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+63% Synergy $0.17
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+60% Synergy $12.75
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
+60% Synergy $0.09
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+59% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elrond of the White Council decks.

Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+57% Synergy $0.48
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+56% Synergy $1.32
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+56% Synergy $0.20
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+56% Synergy $0.36
Swan Song Swan Song
+46% Synergy $8.52
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+43% Synergy $10.85
Beast Within Beast Within
+21% Synergy $0.86
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+21% Synergy $0.41
Cultivate Cultivate
+17% Synergy $0.62
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+12% Synergy $0.18

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $75.61
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $50.96
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-10% Synergy $21.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-12% Synergy $44.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-14% Synergy $44.75

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elrond of the White Council's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+54% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+53% Synergy $0.07
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+53% Synergy $1.80
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+53% Synergy $0.19
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+52% Synergy $0.16
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+50% Synergy $0.25
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+48% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+47% Synergy $2.43
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+46% Synergy $0.19
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+44% Synergy $0.11
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+41% Synergy $2.99
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+39% Synergy $0.19
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+38% Synergy $0.35
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+35% Synergy $0.10
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+34% Synergy $0.08
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+33% Synergy $2.93
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+28% Synergy $1.14
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+28% Synergy $0.11
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+28% Synergy $0.34
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+26% Synergy $23.95
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+24% Synergy $0.43
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+22% Synergy $0.06
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+22% Synergy $1.88
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+20% Synergy $6.41
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+20% Synergy $4.48
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+19% Synergy $0.51
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+19% Synergy $0.06
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+19% Synergy $0.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+17% Synergy $0.24
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+17% Synergy $0.17
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+17% Synergy $24.69
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+16% Synergy $2.39
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $2.67
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+15% Synergy $1.68
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+15% Synergy $0.14
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+15% Synergy $0.47
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+15% Synergy $7.56
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+15% Synergy $0.08
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+14% Synergy $0.15
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+14% Synergy $0.09
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+14% Synergy $6.76
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+12% Synergy $4.76
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+12% Synergy $0.13
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+12% Synergy $0.06
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+10% Synergy $1.95
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+9% Synergy $1.16
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.00
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+4% Synergy $0.12
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-7% Synergy $1.03
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-15% Synergy $11.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elrond of the White Council safe.

Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+54% Synergy $2.06
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+48% Synergy $0.55
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+47% Synergy $0.15
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+44% Synergy $0.08
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+43% Synergy $0.42
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+37% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+30% Synergy $0.83
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+23% Synergy $0.24
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+21% Synergy $0.23
Blur Blur
+21% Synergy $0.20
Split Decision Split Decision
+19% Synergy $1.32
Opt Opt
+15% Synergy $0.11
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+15% Synergy $0.26
Displace Displace
+13% Synergy $0.38
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+9% Synergy $1.94
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+8% Synergy $0.11
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+7% Synergy $0.24
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+7% Synergy $0.23
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+6% Synergy $0.07
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+5% Synergy $0.04
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+4% Synergy $3.66
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
0% Synergy $2.46
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
0% Synergy $0.31
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.90
Double Major Double Major
-3% Synergy $1.73
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.82
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-15% Synergy $1.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-16% Synergy $1.59
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-18% Synergy $1.50

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elrond of the White Council's game plan and control the board.

Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+44% Synergy $0.25
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+40% Synergy $0.07
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+37% Synergy $0.76
Preordain Preordain
+34% Synergy $0.58
Expropriate Expropriate
+33% Synergy $11.47
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+28% Synergy $2.66
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+26% Synergy $0.11
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+25% Synergy $0.47
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+17% Synergy $0.23
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+15% Synergy $0.32
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+15% Synergy $0.83
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+11% Synergy $0.37
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+8% Synergy $0.07
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+8% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+7% Synergy $3.08
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+5% Synergy $3.06
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+4% Synergy $3.38
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+3% Synergy $0.49
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
+1% Synergy $0.72
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $9.05
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.53
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $4.41
Farseek Farseek
-16% Synergy $0.49
Three Visits Three Visits
-16% Synergy $5.83
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-20% Synergy $1.93
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-27% Synergy $1.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+41% Synergy $0.14
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+31% Synergy $3.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $4.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.20
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+13% Synergy $4.39
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+10% Synergy $0.10
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+9% Synergy $0.39
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+9% Synergy $6.59
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+7% Synergy $7.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $64.05
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+3% Synergy $8.54
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+3% Synergy $43.76
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.96
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+1% Synergy $0.20
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elrond of the White Council's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Asceticism Asceticism
+50% Synergy $5.29
Lignify Lignify
+43% Synergy $1.50
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+21% Synergy $2.68
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+20% Synergy $0.12
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+14% Synergy $0.86
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+7% Synergy $0.64
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $9.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+5% Synergy $11.09
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+5% Synergy $4.47
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+4% Synergy $10.92
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.28
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.92
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+3% Synergy $6.33
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $13.93
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+1% Synergy $2.60
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $5.07
Doubling Season Doubling Season
0% Synergy $26.20
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $4.27
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
0% Synergy $0.42
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-11% Synergy $0.97

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elrond of the White Council to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+7% Synergy $2.00

Utility Lands

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

Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+42% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+39% Synergy $0.11
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+36% Synergy $0.21
Rivendell Rivendell
+26% Synergy $1.65
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+8% Synergy $1.09
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $6.64
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $18.31
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.33
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $15.68
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $1.61
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-12% Synergy $7.90
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-12% Synergy $0.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-13% Synergy $32.58
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-14% Synergy $18.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $2.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+49% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+7% Synergy $1.48
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-14% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-21% Synergy $0.18

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elrond of the White Council decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+45% Synergy $0.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+41% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+40% Synergy $0.29
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+39% Synergy $0.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+37% Synergy $5.43
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+33% Synergy $0.06
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+31% Synergy $0.07
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+28% Synergy $0.25
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+14% Synergy $0.18
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.16
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+10% Synergy $1.95
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.27
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.65
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $4.63
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.47
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $4.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.07
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-6% Synergy $0.87
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-7% Synergy $2.93
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-8% Synergy $0.16
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-8% Synergy $5.76
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-8% Synergy
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-9% Synergy $10.09
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-10% Synergy $0.17
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-11% Synergy $0.94
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-14% Synergy $0.86
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-14% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-17% Synergy $0.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-17% Synergy $25.96
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-18% Synergy $0.12
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-19% Synergy $6.49
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-21% Synergy $0.24
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-28% Synergy $0.55

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Elrond of the White Council.

Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Numa, Joraga Chieftain Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood The Prismatic Piper Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // The Prismatic Piper
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Glissa Sunseeker Glissa Sunseeker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain