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Erestor of the Council
Price tag $0.23

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 40% Politics 31% Topdeck 9% Group Hug 4% Scry 2% Voting 2% Extra Turns 1% Ramp 1% +1/+1 Counters 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

#2072 Current Rank
#2067 Last Week
#1856 Last Month

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Erestor of the Council.

Held HOSTAGE At Spellpoint | MTG Commander Gameplay Ep. 4

Held HOSTAGE At Spellpoint | MTG Commander Gameplay Ep. 4

New Cards

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

Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+18% Synergy $0.80
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+9% Synergy $0.68
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+5% Synergy $1.25
Lessons from Life Lessons from Life
+4% Synergy $0.25
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-4% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+96% Synergy $0.26
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+95% Synergy $0.26
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+95% Synergy $0.20
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+94% Synergy $0.27
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+94% Synergy $0.25
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+90% Synergy $0.26
Split Decision Split Decision
+89% Synergy $2.16
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+89% Synergy $0.19
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+86% Synergy $2.59
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+85% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Emissary Green Emissary Green
+82% Synergy $0.93
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+72% Synergy $8.02
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+70% Synergy $0.26
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+69% Synergy $0.63
Expropriate Expropriate
+68% Synergy $14.25
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+65% Synergy $0.22
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+65% Synergy $0.10
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+64% Synergy $0.23
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+64% Synergy $4.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+53% Synergy $1.39

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.76
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $24.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $58.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.18

Creatures

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

Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+63% Synergy $0.12
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+57% Synergy $5.48
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+55% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+54% Synergy $1.21
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+54% Synergy $1.84
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+51% Synergy $1.02
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+50% Synergy $0.32
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+48% Synergy $0.13
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+47% Synergy $6.65
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+45% Synergy $3.97
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+43% Synergy $0.19
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+43% Synergy $0.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+40% Synergy $0.99
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+36% Synergy $0.60
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+34% Synergy $0.31
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+33% Synergy $0.29
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+32% Synergy $6.47
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+28% Synergy $0.31
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+26% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+25% Synergy $0.07
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+25% Synergy $0.23
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+24% Synergy $0.21
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+24% Synergy $12.33
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+23% Synergy $0.31
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+22% Synergy $0.33
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+22% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+21% Synergy $2.88
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+18% Synergy $1.98
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+17% Synergy $18.74
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+16% Synergy $13.76
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+14% Synergy $0.41
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+14% Synergy $27.03
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+13% Synergy $8.51
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+12% Synergy $0.29
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+12% Synergy $2.55
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+11% Synergy $10.15
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+10% Synergy $0.15
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $54.35
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+7% Synergy $0.25
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+7% Synergy $0.14
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+6% Synergy $13.60
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+5% Synergy $29.54
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+5% Synergy $26.85
Nimrodel Watcher Nimrodel Watcher
+5% Synergy $0.10
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+2% Synergy $3.41
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
0% Synergy $18.80
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
-1% Synergy $2.65
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-4% Synergy $0.18
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-11% Synergy $1.48
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-13% Synergy $13.51

Instants

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

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+42% Synergy $0.39
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+40% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
+33% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+28% Synergy $12.95
Swan Song Swan Song
+26% Synergy $8.38
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+22% Synergy $0.84
Fog Fog
+18% Synergy $0.47
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.22
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+15% Synergy $0.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+14% Synergy $0.70
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+12% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.03
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.25
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+7% Synergy $0.15
Double Major Double Major
+6% Synergy $1.67
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $2.07
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+5% Synergy $0.15
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+5% Synergy $0.21
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.87
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.28
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.44
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $1.60
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-3% Synergy $0.37
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $0.86
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $2.09
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.06
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.93
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.42
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-16% Synergy $0.72

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+48% Synergy $4.19
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+45% Synergy $0.21
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+44% Synergy $11.58
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+34% Synergy $0.24
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+30% Synergy $0.35
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+28% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.57
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+28% Synergy $2.07
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+26% Synergy $0.18
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+22% Synergy $0.47
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+20% Synergy $6.18
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+19% Synergy $0.80
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+17% Synergy $1.78
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+12% Synergy $0.22
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+11% Synergy $0.30
Cultivate Cultivate
+10% Synergy $0.26
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+10% Synergy $2.67
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.28
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+6% Synergy $0.43
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.14
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $2.76
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.46
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Three Visits Three Visits
-8% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-14% Synergy $3.14
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.31

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+25% Synergy $0.23
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+21% Synergy $7.80
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.56
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+16% Synergy $6.29
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+16% Synergy $0.27
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+14% Synergy $0.33
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $4.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+13% Synergy $3.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $7.04
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.50
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+4% Synergy $4.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.92
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $61.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+42% Synergy $0.20
Asceticism Asceticism
+38% Synergy $6.73
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+36% Synergy $4.55
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+35% Synergy $0.30
Lignify Lignify
+23% Synergy $1.67
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+20% Synergy $1.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $3.22
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+6% Synergy $3.00
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+4% Synergy $13.25
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+4% Synergy $0.60
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $1.02
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $5.99
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.19
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.41

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+12% Synergy $0.36

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+51% Synergy $1.46
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+15% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+11% Synergy $0.25
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.30
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+9% Synergy $14.19
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+9% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+8% Synergy $3.70
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+8% Synergy $8.56
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $4.49
The Shire The Shire
+5% Synergy $2.63
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $21.12
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $8.66
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $24.44
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $46.17
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-9% Synergy $0.66
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-11% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+92% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+11% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+7% Synergy $2.55
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-7% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.34

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+40% Synergy $0.19
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.29
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+22% Synergy $0.19
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.34
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+21% Synergy $7.80
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+21% Synergy $0.35
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+15% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+11% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+10% Synergy $0.20
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.23
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.66
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.20
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $1.00
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.22
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $48.99
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.28
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.48
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-4% Synergy $1.26
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.64
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-6% Synergy $10.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $8.05
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $11.90
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $2.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $30.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.22
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-12% Synergy $0.30
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-13% Synergy $1.64
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.29

Similar Commanders

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

Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
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
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Kaysa Kaysa
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Numa, Joraga Chieftain Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Folk Hero Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Folk Hero
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Raised by Giants Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain