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Elrond of the White Council
Price tag $0.26

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 34% +1/+1 Counters 21% Blink 9% Politics 5% Topdeck 2%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Elrond of the White Council's Topdeck builds — cards that lean hardest into the Topdeck theme.

Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
+99% Synergy $0.21
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+98% Synergy $0.33
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+98% Synergy $0.30
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+97% Synergy $0.18
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+88% Synergy $0.30
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+86% Synergy $0.22
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+86% Synergy $4.47
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+85% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+84% Synergy $6.58
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+83% Synergy $10.94

Top Cards

The staple cards most Elrond of the White Council Topdeck decks run as their core.

Sail into the West Sail into the West
+76% Synergy $0.28
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+76% Synergy $0.42
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+76% Synergy $6.77
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+76% Synergy $0.31
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+76% Synergy $0.55
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+74% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+66% Synergy $4.84
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+65% Synergy $0.30
Cultivate Cultivate
+43% Synergy $0.43
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+38% Synergy $0.64

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Topdeck plan in Elrond of the White Council decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+76% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+75% Synergy $0.26
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+72% Synergy $0.19
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+66% Synergy $5.40
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+65% Synergy $3.43
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+65% Synergy $0.15
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+64% Synergy $0.33
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+54% Synergy $0.21
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+52% Synergy $0.20
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+50% Synergy $0.64
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+44% Synergy $1.54
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+43% Synergy $0.29
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+43% Synergy $3.18
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+43% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+42% Synergy $1.17
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+42% Synergy $5.13
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+40% Synergy $0.23
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+33% Synergy $0.16
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+32% Synergy $0.28
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+32% Synergy $0.36
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $26.45
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+25% Synergy $8.68
Copperhorn Scout Copperhorn Scout
+22% Synergy $0.26
Galadhrim Guide Galadhrim Guide
+22% Synergy $0.26
Ivy Lane Denizen Ivy Lane Denizen
+21% Synergy $0.25
Lothlórien Lookout Lothlórien Lookout
+21% Synergy $0.22
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+21% Synergy $4.76
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+20% Synergy $3.94
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+19% Synergy $7.06
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+17% Synergy $1.51
Hornet Queen Hornet Queen
+17% Synergy $0.33
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+16% Synergy $0.77
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+15% Synergy $0.67
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+15% Synergy $3.58
Grey Havens Navigator Grey Havens Navigator
+11% Synergy $2.03
Allosaurus Rider Allosaurus Rider
+11% Synergy $4.71
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+11% Synergy $2.46
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+11% Synergy $0.32
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
+11% Synergy $0.29
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+10% Synergy $4.12
Augury Owl Augury Owl
+10% Synergy $0.33
Lonis, Genetics Expert Lonis, Genetics Expert
+10% Synergy $5.92
Legolas, Master Archer Legolas, Master Archer
+10% Synergy $0.35
Momir Vig, Simic Visionary Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
+10% Synergy $2.22
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+10% Synergy $0.16
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+9% Synergy $0.31
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+9% Synergy $0.23
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+7% Synergy $0.24
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-1% Synergy $0.22
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-5% Synergy $0.30

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Elrond of the White Council's Topdeck deck ahead.

Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+76% Synergy $0.29
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+66% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+64% Synergy $1.06
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+54% Synergy $0.47
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+54% Synergy $0.32
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+54% Synergy $2.80
Swan Song Swan Song
+48% Synergy $11.36
Split Decision Split Decision
+44% Synergy $1.99
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+43% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+39% Synergy $2.09
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+37% Synergy $16.00
Opt Opt
+37% Synergy $0.23
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+32% Synergy $0.21
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+30% Synergy $1.85
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+22% Synergy $0.30
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+20% Synergy $0.40
Planar Incision Planar Incision
+20% Synergy $0.39
Refute Refute
+18% Synergy $0.25
Joint Exploration Joint Exploration
+17% Synergy $0.34
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+11% Synergy $6.46
Boomerang Boomerang
+11% Synergy $0.12
Hithlain Knots Hithlain Knots
+10% Synergy $2.03
Siren's Ruse Siren's Ruse
+10% Synergy $0.26
Blur Blur
+9% Synergy $0.40
Displace Displace
+9% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Beast Within Beast Within
+7% Synergy $0.62
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+6% Synergy $7.31
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
+2% Synergy $3.70
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-11% Synergy $1.67
Pongify Pongify
-14% Synergy $1.91
Counterspell Counterspell
-27% Synergy $3.32

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Topdeck game plan forward for Elrond of the White Council.

Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+66% Synergy $1.20
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+64% Synergy $0.49
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+62% Synergy $0.38
Preordain Preordain
+59% Synergy $0.68
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+54% Synergy $0.25
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+53% Synergy $4.76
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+43% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+43% Synergy $0.41
Expropriate Expropriate
+32% Synergy $15.07
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+28% Synergy $4.01
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+22% Synergy $0.39
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+22% Synergy $0.80
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+21% Synergy $6.90
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+21% Synergy $0.48
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+19% Synergy $0.36
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+11% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+11% Synergy $2.16
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+11% Synergy $8.34
Freeze in Place Freeze in Place
+11% Synergy $0.29
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+10% Synergy $0.14
Birthday Escape Birthday Escape
+10% Synergy $0.30
Revive the Shire Revive the Shire
+10% Synergy $0.27
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.39
Reason // Believe Reason // Believe
+10% Synergy $0.22
Last March of the Ents Last March of the Ents
+8% Synergy $27.77
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+8% Synergy $2.73
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Elrond of the White Council Topdeck decks.

Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+46% Synergy $4.52
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+43% Synergy $0.32
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+32% Synergy $0.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+31% Synergy $1.71
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+19% Synergy $3.99
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+18% Synergy $0.40
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+11% Synergy $0.22
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+11% Synergy $0.72
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+11% Synergy $11.06
Lembas Lembas
+11% Synergy $1.82
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+10% Synergy $0.32
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+9% Synergy $5.20
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $6.93
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.28

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Topdeck strategy in Elrond of the White Council decks.

Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+64% Synergy $5.12
Asceticism Asceticism
+64% Synergy $8.26
Lignify Lignify
+43% Synergy $1.40
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+32% Synergy $1.55
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+31% Synergy $0.27
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+28% Synergy $0.28
Arboreal Alliance Arboreal Alliance
+22% Synergy $0.55
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+20% Synergy $0.55
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+19% Synergy $2.90
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+19% Synergy $0.26
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+17% Synergy $3.06
Ley Line Ley Line
+11% Synergy $0.19
Gift of Strands Gift of Strands
+11% Synergy $0.29
Regeneration Regeneration
+11% Synergy $0.30
The Bath Song The Bath Song
+11% Synergy $0.28
Eyes Everywhere Eyes Everywhere
+10% Synergy $0.22
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+10% Synergy $0.37
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+9% Synergy $1.10
In Search of Greatness In Search of Greatness
+9% Synergy $0.42
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+7% Synergy $0.28
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.50
Retreat to Coralhelm Retreat to Coralhelm
+2% Synergy $0.36
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
-1% Synergy $8.06

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Elrond of the White Council's Topdeck game plan.

Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+10% Synergy $3.98

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Elrond of the White Council Topdeck decks.

Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+74% Synergy $0.23
Rivendell Rivendell
+73% Synergy $1.69
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+31% Synergy $0.38
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+10% Synergy $11.79
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+9% Synergy $0.83
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+5% Synergy $0.42
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
0% Synergy $2.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-28% Synergy $3.52

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Elrond of the White Council's Topdeck strategy.

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+76% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+26% Synergy $0.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+20% Synergy $1.55
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.34
Inherited Envelope Inherited Envelope
+11% Synergy $0.29
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.37

Lands

The mana base behind Elrond of the White Council's Topdeck decks.

The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+97% Synergy $0.30
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+51% Synergy $0.16
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+50% Synergy $0.26
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+41% Synergy $0.28
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+34% Synergy $0.28
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+27% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+24% Synergy $4.44
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+20% Synergy $0.24
Study Hall Study Hall
+10% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+7% Synergy $0.28
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+5% Synergy $0.38
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.08
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.31
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
+4% Synergy $0.29
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-13% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-20% Synergy $35.90
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-25% Synergy $8.91
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-34% Synergy $0.98

Similar Commanders

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

Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Kodama of the East Tree Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kodama of the East Tree // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Erestor of the Council Erestor of the Council
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Hakbal of the Surging Soul Hakbal of the Surging Soul
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Thrasios, Triton Hero Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Ezuri, Claw of Progress Ezuri, Claw of Progress
Jaheira, Friend of the Forest Raised by Giants Jaheira, Friend of the Forest // Raised by Giants
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
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
Verazol, the Split Current Verazol, the Split Current
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Numa, Joraga Chieftain Thrasios, Triton Hero Numa, Joraga Chieftain // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Glissa Sunseeker Glissa Sunseeker
Ms. Bumbleflower Ms. Bumbleflower