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Erestor of the Council
Price tag $0.14

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Simic

Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 44% Politics 33% Topdeck 14% Group Hug 2% Scry 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

#1955 Current Rank
#2057 Last Week
#1767 Last Month

Links & Decks

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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.

Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+6% Synergy $0.68
Airship Crash Airship Crash
+1% Synergy $0.06
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+1% Synergy $0.51
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+1% Synergy $0.61
Sin, Unending Cataclysm Sin, Unending Cataclysm
0% Synergy $0.63

High Synergy Cards

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

Plea for Power Plea for Power
+96% Synergy $0.13
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+96% Synergy $0.15
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+95% Synergy $0.12
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+95% Synergy $0.12
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+95% Synergy $0.14
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+90% Synergy $0.10
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+90% Synergy $0.11
Split Decision Split Decision
+87% Synergy $1.14
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+84% Synergy $1.79
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+79% Synergy $0.84

Top Cards

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

Emissary Green Emissary Green
+77% Synergy $0.41
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+69% Synergy $0.30
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+67% Synergy $0.24
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+67% Synergy $5.70
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+65% Synergy $0.59
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+63% Synergy $0.17
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+62% Synergy $0.14
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+51% Synergy $0.43
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+50% Synergy $0.12
Beast Within Beast Within
+16% Synergy $0.62

Game Changers

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

Expropriate Expropriate
+69% Synergy $10.93
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $11.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-9% Synergy $48.94
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $42.74
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-9% Synergy $18.76
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $48.08

Creatures

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

Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+61% Synergy $0.59
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+59% Synergy $0.10
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+56% Synergy $0.10
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+55% Synergy $0.09
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+52% Synergy $0.51
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+51% Synergy $0.41
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+49% Synergy $3.17
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+48% Synergy $0.28
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+48% Synergy $0.09
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+47% Synergy $2.49
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+46% Synergy $0.11
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+43% Synergy $0.44
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+42% Synergy $0.39
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+41% Synergy $0.07
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+37% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+33% Synergy $0.13
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+31% Synergy $0.17
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+31% Synergy $2.61
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+30% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+28% Synergy $0.13
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+27% Synergy $0.20
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+27% Synergy $0.31
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+23% Synergy $2.29
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+23% Synergy $0.18
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+21% Synergy $5.79
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+20% Synergy $1.04
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+20% Synergy $0.05
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+18% Synergy $8.37
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+17% Synergy $12.00
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+15% Synergy $3.04
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+15% Synergy $6.64
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+14% Synergy $0.34
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+13% Synergy $5.66
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+13% Synergy $0.93
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+12% Synergy $0.11
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+11% Synergy $0.29
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+9% Synergy $0.15
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.31
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+7% Synergy $20.35
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+7% Synergy $0.08
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+7% Synergy $4.71
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+6% Synergy $27.89
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+6% Synergy $0.20
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $19.32
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+3% Synergy $2.97
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
0% Synergy $1.81
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
0% Synergy $11.57
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-3% Synergy $0.10
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $9.25
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-14% Synergy $1.24

Instants

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

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+44% Synergy $0.37
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+38% Synergy $0.08
Opt Opt
+35% Synergy $0.14
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+31% Synergy $11.08
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+28% Synergy $0.49
Swan Song Swan Song
+26% Synergy $6.02
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+19% Synergy $0.28
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+16% Synergy $0.25
Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $0.35
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+12% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.79
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+9% Synergy $0.09
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+8% Synergy $1.75
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+6% Synergy $0.06
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.37
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+4% Synergy $0.09
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $0.81
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.27
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-2% Synergy $0.45
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.95
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $1.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.61
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.51
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $2.09
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $1.65
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-17% Synergy $1.15

Sorceries

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

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+46% Synergy $8.92
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+44% Synergy $0.10
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+43% Synergy $2.56
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+38% Synergy $0.25
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+34% Synergy $0.23
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.61
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+28% Synergy $0.25
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+26% Synergy $1.10
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+26% Synergy $1.85
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+25% Synergy $0.12
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+21% Synergy $1.46
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+17% Synergy $4.82
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $0.72
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+16% Synergy $0.07
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+14% Synergy $0.31
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.42
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+11% Synergy $1.56
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.33
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $1.73
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.16
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+6% Synergy $0.28
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.22
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+5% Synergy $4.07
Regrowth Regrowth
+3% Synergy $0.42
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.71
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.72
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $6.22
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.39
Farseek Farseek
-13% Synergy $0.44
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-23% Synergy $1.67

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+34% Synergy $0.16
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+27% Synergy $0.10
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.54
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+18% Synergy $2.14
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+17% Synergy $7.27
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+15% Synergy $0.21
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+13% Synergy $0.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $2.42
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $4.16
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $5.44
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+3% Synergy $4.72
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.22
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.52
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-17% Synergy $1.28

Enchantments

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

Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+43% Synergy $0.19
Asceticism Asceticism
+41% Synergy $5.29
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+38% Synergy $0.12
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+35% Synergy $1.65
Lignify Lignify
+26% Synergy $1.45
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+18% Synergy $0.84
Propaganda Propaganda
+13% Synergy $2.00
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+6% Synergy $1.71
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+5% Synergy $0.26
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+5% Synergy $2.04
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+4% Synergy $0.61
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+3% Synergy $5.15
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $3.03
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+2% Synergy $0.93
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
0% Synergy $3.39
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $0.88
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-2% Synergy $10.53
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.31

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+11% Synergy $0.37

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+50% Synergy $0.76
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.20
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+16% Synergy $0.13
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+13% Synergy $0.12
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.25
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+8% Synergy $6.51
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $0.92
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $9.29
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.27
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $18.97
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $29.74
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-5% Synergy $5.70
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-9% Synergy $1.02
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-12% Synergy $0.25

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+93% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.50
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.12
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-9% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+38% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+31% Synergy $0.41
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+26% Synergy $0.34
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+25% Synergy $0.18
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+24% Synergy $0.12
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+23% Synergy $4.59
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+18% Synergy $0.34
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+16% Synergy $0.07
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+15% Synergy $0.06
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+7% Synergy $0.14
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+5% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $6.00
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $1.20
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+3% Synergy $0.20
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $33.98
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $12.10
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $5.71
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-3% Synergy $3.74
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.61
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-4% Synergy $0.85
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.61
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-6% Synergy $9.45
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-6% Synergy $4.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $3.34
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-11% Synergy $25.58
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-12% Synergy $0.21
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-12% Synergy $1.45
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-15% Synergy $0.30
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-18% Synergy $0.23

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
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Thrasios, Triton Hero Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Thrasios, Triton Hero
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
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 Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
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
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tormod, the Desecrator Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tormod, the Desecrator
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // 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
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Folk Hero Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Folk Hero
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
Glissa Sunseeker Glissa Sunseeker
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Slurrk, All-Ingesting Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Miara, Thorn of the Glade Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Miara, Thorn of the Glade