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Erestor of the Council
Price tag $0.10

Legendary CreatureElf Noble

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Simic

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1980 Current Rank
#2175 Last Week
#1817 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Erestor of the Council.

New Cards

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

Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+9% Synergy $6.12
Avatar Destiny Avatar Destiny
+2% Synergy $0.26
Baboon Spirit Baboon Spirit
+2% Synergy $0.33
Waterbender's Restoration Waterbender's Restoration
+2% Synergy $2.33
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $21.33

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 $0.11
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+96% Synergy $0.15
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+96% Synergy $0.11
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+95% Synergy $0.12
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+95% Synergy $0.12
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+90% Synergy $0.07
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+90% Synergy $0.15
Split Decision Split Decision
+89% Synergy $1.25
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+86% Synergy $2.43
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+83% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Emissary Green Emissary Green
+81% Synergy $0.74
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+70% Synergy $6.69
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+69% Synergy $0.33
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+69% Synergy $0.25
Expropriate Expropriate
+67% Synergy $12.66
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+66% Synergy $2.42
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+64% Synergy $0.17
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+63% Synergy $0.09
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+52% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
+15% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.35
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $49.78
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $19.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $40.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $37.99

Creatures

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

Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+62% Synergy $0.13
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+61% Synergy $0.13
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+59% Synergy $0.79
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+55% Synergy $0.13
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+53% Synergy $0.64
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+52% Synergy $0.93
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+51% Synergy $0.37
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+49% Synergy $0.16
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+48% Synergy $2.33
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+47% Synergy $3.52
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+47% Synergy $0.05
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+45% Synergy $0.17
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+43% Synergy $0.10
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+41% Synergy $0.39
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+38% Synergy $0.40
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+35% Synergy $0.28
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+32% Synergy $2.18
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+30% Synergy $0.21
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+30% Synergy $0.17
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+28% Synergy $0.10
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+26% Synergy $0.28
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+25% Synergy $0.22
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+25% Synergy $0.08
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+22% Synergy $2.80
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+22% Synergy $0.10
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+22% Synergy $4.53
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+22% Synergy $0.23
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+18% Synergy $0.97
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+17% Synergy $7.33
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+16% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+16% Synergy $11.45
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+14% Synergy $4.20
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+14% Synergy $7.73
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+13% Synergy $0.21
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+13% Synergy $0.31
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+13% Synergy $0.57
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+12% Synergy $5.20
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+10% Synergy $0.06
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $32.81
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+7% Synergy $0.18
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+7% Synergy $0.06
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+7% Synergy $4.63
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+6% Synergy $24.07
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $21.42
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+2% Synergy $2.94
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+1% Synergy $12.26
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
0% Synergy $2.48
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-3% Synergy $0.14
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.18
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $12.29

Instants

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

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+43% Synergy $0.37
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+38% Synergy $0.06
Opt Opt
+34% Synergy $0.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+28% Synergy $9.85
Swan Song Swan Song
+25% Synergy $7.43
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+23% Synergy $0.60
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+18% Synergy $0.17
Fog Fog
+18% Synergy $0.42
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+16% Synergy $0.16
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+14% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.58
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+8% Synergy $0.12
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+8% Synergy $0.11
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+6% Synergy $0.05
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $1.69
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.53
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+4% Synergy $0.08
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.06
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.23
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+1% Synergy $0.99
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.34
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-2% Synergy $0.86
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $1.89
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-3% Synergy $0.32
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-5% Synergy $0.69
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.82
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.21
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.47
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $45.83
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-17% Synergy $0.67

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+46% Synergy $4.74
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+45% Synergy $12.21
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+42% Synergy $0.07
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+37% Synergy $0.22
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+31% Synergy $0.24
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+30% Synergy $0.28
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.46
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+26% Synergy $1.98
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+25% Synergy $0.15
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+23% Synergy $0.60
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+20% Synergy $5.15
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+18% Synergy $1.26
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+18% Synergy $0.59
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+13% Synergy $0.07
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+12% Synergy $0.17
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+10% Synergy $1.85
Cultivate Cultivate
+9% Synergy $0.46
Wear Down Wear Down
+8% Synergy $0.12
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+7% Synergy $0.14
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+6% Synergy $0.43
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $2.83
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+5% Synergy $3.09
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.48
Three Visits Three Visits
-7% Synergy $7.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.84
Farseek Farseek
-15% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.11

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+32% Synergy $0.18
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+26% Synergy $0.11
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+19% Synergy $8.40
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.86
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+16% Synergy $0.24
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $2.04
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+13% Synergy $0.22
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+11% Synergy $4.21
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $8.13
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $3.56
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $5.24
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.38
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $60.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.20

Enchantments

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

Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+41% Synergy $0.15
Asceticism Asceticism
+40% Synergy $5.12
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+35% Synergy $2.62
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+35% Synergy $0.15
Lignify Lignify
+24% Synergy $1.53
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+19% Synergy $1.09
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $2.77
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+5% Synergy $2.37
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+5% Synergy $4.00
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+4% Synergy $0.79
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+3% Synergy $5.95
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.05
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-1% Synergy $1.00
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $3.39
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.26

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 $0.47

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+50% Synergy $1.53
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+14% Synergy $0.06
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.07
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.18
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+8% Synergy $6.81
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $8.20
The Shire The Shire
+6% Synergy $2.87
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $6.48
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.26
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $20.46
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $5.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $32.81
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.12
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-9% Synergy $0.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.37

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+92% Synergy $0.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+6% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.21
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.16
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+39% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.14
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+23% Synergy $0.11
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+22% Synergy $0.22
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.16
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+21% Synergy $5.11
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+13% Synergy $0.07
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+11% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+7% Synergy $0.51
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.20
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.07
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+4% Synergy $0.58
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $5.48
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.93
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
0% Synergy $0.10
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-1% Synergy $10.60
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-3% Synergy $0.88
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-3% Synergy $0.48
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-4% Synergy $3.09
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.10
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-5% Synergy $6.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.82
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-8% Synergy $7.80
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.17
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $4.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-9% Synergy $0.11
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $24.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.07
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-13% Synergy $1.19
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-14% Synergy $0.31
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-16% Synergy $0.16

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