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Elrond of the White Council
Price tag $0.12

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 53% +1/+1 Counters 14% Topdeck 9% Politics 7% Blink 4% Ramp 1% Tokens 1% Cantrips 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

#1949 Current Rank
#2486 Last Week
#1692 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.

Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+19% Synergy $7.01
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+7% Synergy $5.32
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+4% Synergy $12.99
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+2% Synergy $0.06
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
+2% Synergy $0.12

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
+77% Synergy $3.17
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+75% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+73% Synergy $0.57
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+71% Synergy $0.59
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+66% Synergy $0.15
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+66% Synergy $0.11
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+66% Synergy $0.11
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+63% Synergy $8.96
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
+61% Synergy $0.14
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+61% Synergy $1.43

Top Cards

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

Wood Elves Wood Elves
+60% Synergy $0.43
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+60% Synergy $0.20
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+60% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+57% Synergy $0.43
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+56% Synergy $0.13
Swan Song Swan Song
+49% Synergy $6.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+47% Synergy $11.10
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+24% Synergy $0.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+23% Synergy $0.59
Cultivate Cultivate
+18% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Expropriate Expropriate
+31% Synergy $10.93
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $48.94
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-11% Synergy $18.72
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-16% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

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

Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+56% Synergy $0.12
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+55% Synergy $0.16
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+55% Synergy $0.15
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+54% Synergy $0.22
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+54% Synergy $2.53
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+51% Synergy $0.43
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+50% Synergy $2.30
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+47% Synergy $0.23
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+45% Synergy $0.09
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+42% Synergy $0.34
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+40% Synergy $3.04
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+40% Synergy $0.13
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+39% Synergy $0.51
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+37% Synergy $0.09
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+33% Synergy $4.84
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+30% Synergy $0.31
Meneldor, Swift Savior Meneldor, Swift Savior
+27% Synergy $0.11
Wose Pathfinder Wose Pathfinder
+26% Synergy $0.05
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+25% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+24% Synergy $20.35
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+24% Synergy $0.42
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+22% Synergy $2.64
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+20% Synergy $0.07
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+20% Synergy $0.25
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+19% Synergy $0.62
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+19% Synergy $0.20
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+18% Synergy $5.93
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+17% Synergy $0.13
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+16% Synergy $3.86
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+16% Synergy $19.42
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+15% Synergy $0.26
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+15% Synergy $1.56
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+15% Synergy $0.16
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+15% Synergy $8.39
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+15% Synergy $6.60
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+14% Synergy $0.19
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+14% Synergy $0.16
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+14% Synergy $0.12
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+13% Synergy $0.59
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+12% Synergy $2.52
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+12% Synergy $3.73
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+12% Synergy $0.06
Colossal Whale Colossal Whale
+12% Synergy $0.21
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+11% Synergy $0.93
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+9% Synergy $1.55
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $1.10
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $0.97
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+7% Synergy $1.85
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+5% Synergy $0.10
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.23

Instants

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

Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+53% Synergy $1.81
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+49% Synergy $0.12
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+46% Synergy $0.37
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+46% Synergy $0.49
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+45% Synergy $0.14
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+41% Synergy $0.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+28% Synergy $0.81
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+22% Synergy $0.17
Blur Blur
+20% Synergy $0.21
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+17% Synergy $0.18
Split Decision Split Decision
+17% Synergy $1.10
Opt Opt
+16% Synergy $0.14
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+14% Synergy $0.30
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+13% Synergy $0.29
Displace Displace
+12% Synergy $0.48
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+9% Synergy $1.80
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+8% Synergy $0.09
Illusionist's Stratagem Illusionist's Stratagem
+7% Synergy $0.20
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+6% Synergy $0.05
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.20
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+6% Synergy $0.07
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+4% Synergy $4.90
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
0% Synergy $4.33
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.83
Double Major Double Major
-4% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $1.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.46
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-17% Synergy $2.10
Counterspell Counterspell
-19% Synergy $1.65
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-19% Synergy $1.15

Sorceries

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

Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+48% Synergy $0.22
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+43% Synergy $1.10
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+42% Synergy $0.09
Preordain Preordain
+37% Synergy $0.61
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+30% Synergy $1.68
Croaking Counterpart Croaking Counterpart
+27% Synergy $0.43
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+27% Synergy $0.10
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+18% Synergy $0.25
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+15% Synergy $0.33
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+13% Synergy $0.85
Splash Portal Splash Portal
+12% Synergy $0.35
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.22
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+8% Synergy $0.07
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+8% Synergy $3.95
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+4% Synergy $9.06
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+4% Synergy $2.56
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+3% Synergy $0.66
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.69
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
0% Synergy $7.87
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
0% Synergy $0.83
Doppelgang Doppelgang
-1% Synergy $0.54
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.84
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.45
Three Visits Three Visits
-18% Synergy $6.32
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-21% Synergy $1.41
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-28% Synergy $1.69

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+46% Synergy $0.17
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+28% Synergy $4.45
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $2.49
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+19% Synergy $2.15
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $4.72
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+12% Synergy $0.09
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+10% Synergy $0.54
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+8% Synergy $5.70
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+5% Synergy $62.10
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+4% Synergy $8.65
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.22
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+2% Synergy $41.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Asceticism Asceticism
+55% Synergy $5.32
Lignify Lignify
+44% Synergy $1.45
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+23% Synergy $0.12
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+21% Synergy $1.58
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+14% Synergy $1.93
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+7% Synergy $10.46
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+5% Synergy $0.39
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $10.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+4% Synergy $11.08
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $3.16
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+4% Synergy $0.87
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+4% Synergy $0.15
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+2% Synergy $12.35
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
0% Synergy $3.43
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
0% Synergy $5.01
Doubling Season Doubling Season
-1% Synergy $24.05

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
+6% Synergy $1.72

Utility Lands

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

Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+43% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+39% Synergy $0.23
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.20
Rivendell Rivendell
+26% Synergy $0.77
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $0.90
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $6.49
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+5% Synergy $19.02
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.43
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
-1% Synergy $0.66
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.41
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-11% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-13% Synergy $9.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-13% Synergy $0.27
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-14% Synergy $29.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-30% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+52% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+27% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+9% Synergy $1.07
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+1% Synergy $4.04
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-14% Synergy $0.30
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-23% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+47% Synergy $0.45
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+43% Synergy $0.18
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+42% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+42% Synergy $0.07
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+38% Synergy $4.57
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+36% Synergy $0.06
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+34% Synergy $0.15
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+28% Synergy $0.33
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+14% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+11% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.22
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+9% Synergy $1.55
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $6.00
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.69
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-4% Synergy $5.84
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.64
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-8% Synergy $4.24
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-8% Synergy
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-9% Synergy $3.74
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-9% Synergy $0.23
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-10% Synergy $12.16
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-11% Synergy $0.20
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-12% Synergy $1.46
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-15% Synergy $0.11
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-17% Synergy $1.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-18% Synergy $0.18
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-18% Synergy $25.51
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-19% Synergy $0.23
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-22% Synergy $8.57
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-25% Synergy $0.29
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-30% Synergy $0.23

Similar Commanders

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

Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
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
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Numa, Joraga Chieftain Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Kodama of the East Tree Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kodama of the East Tree // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Rhys the Exiled Rhys the Exiled
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Slurrk, All-Ingesting Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Akiri, Line-Slinger Numa, Joraga Chieftain Akiri, Line-Slinger // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Miara, Thorn of the Glade Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Miara, Thorn of the Glade