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Erestor of the Council
Price tag $0.09

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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

Elves 44% Politics 34% Topdeck 13% 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

#1941 Current Rank
#1981 Last Week
#1787 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.

Multiversal Passage Multiversal Passage
+1% Synergy $6.16

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 $0.12
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+96% Synergy $0.19
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+95% Synergy $0.12
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+95% Synergy $0.15
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+94% Synergy $0.08
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+90% Synergy $0.11
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+90% Synergy $0.15
Split Decision Split Decision
+88% Synergy $1.32
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+85% Synergy $2.06
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+82% Synergy $0.83

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 $0.41
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+70% Synergy $0.29
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+69% Synergy $0.18
Expropriate Expropriate
+68% Synergy $11.57
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+68% Synergy $6.47
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+66% Synergy $0.73
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+64% Synergy $0.15
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+63% Synergy $0.08
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+53% Synergy $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+15% Synergy $0.84

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $51.13
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-8% Synergy $21.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-9% Synergy $44.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $43.88

Creatures

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

Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+61% Synergy $0.14
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+61% Synergy $0.11
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+60% Synergy $0.71
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+56% Synergy $0.11
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+53% Synergy $0.47
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+52% Synergy $0.93
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+51% Synergy $1.15
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+49% Synergy $0.18
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+49% Synergy $1.81
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+48% Synergy $3.23
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+47% Synergy $0.08
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+45% Synergy $0.17
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+43% Synergy $0.06
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy $0.34
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+39% Synergy $0.37
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+36% Synergy $0.27
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+32% Synergy $1.97
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+31% Synergy $0.23
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+30% Synergy $0.07
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+30% Synergy $0.16
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+27% Synergy $0.32
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+26% Synergy $0.20
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+26% Synergy $0.10
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+23% Synergy $2.43
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+22% Synergy $4.47
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+22% Synergy $0.22
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+21% Synergy $0.06
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+19% Synergy $1.10
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+18% Synergy $7.56
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+17% Synergy $11.53
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+15% Synergy $2.99
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+15% Synergy $6.72
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+13% Synergy $5.60
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+13% Synergy $0.50
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+13% Synergy $0.35
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+13% Synergy $0.50
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+12% Synergy $0.25
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+11% Synergy $0.06
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $29.01
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+8% Synergy $0.18
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+7% Synergy $0.05
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+6% Synergy $23.95
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+6% Synergy $3.85
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+4% Synergy $24.56
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+2% Synergy $3.45
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+1% Synergy $3.77
Craterhoof Behemoth Craterhoof Behemoth
+1% Synergy $12.18
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-2% Synergy $0.12
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-12% Synergy $1.00
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $11.72

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
+39% Synergy $0.07
Opt Opt
+36% Synergy $0.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+31% Synergy $10.98
Swan Song Swan Song
+26% Synergy $8.48
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+24% Synergy $0.43
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+18% Synergy $0.18
Fog Fog
+17% Synergy $0.42
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+16% Synergy $0.15
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+14% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+10% Synergy $1.83
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.12
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+8% Synergy $0.11
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+7% Synergy $1.31
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+6% Synergy $0.04
Double Major Double Major
+5% Synergy $1.72
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+5% Synergy $0.11
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+3% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $0.82
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.36
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
-1% Synergy $0.80
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.36
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-2% Synergy $0.34
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-4% Synergy $0.87
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.76
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.81
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-11% Synergy $46.95
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-17% Synergy $1.52

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 $12.40
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+46% Synergy $3.09
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+43% Synergy $0.06
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+38% Synergy $0.23
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+32% Synergy $0.24
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+30% Synergy $0.31
Preordain Preordain
+28% Synergy $0.58
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+27% Synergy $2.02
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+24% Synergy $0.16
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+23% Synergy $0.76
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+19% Synergy $1.33
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+19% Synergy $5.16
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+18% Synergy $0.58
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+14% Synergy $0.06
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+13% Synergy $0.19
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+11% Synergy $1.85
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+10% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.61
Wear Down Wear Down
+7% Synergy $0.10
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+6% Synergy $2.91
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+6% Synergy $0.33
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.18
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+5% Synergy $3.08
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+5% Synergy $0.22
Regrowth Regrowth
+2% Synergy $0.38
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.33
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $5.96
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-12% Synergy $1.95
Farseek Farseek
-14% Synergy $0.50
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+32% Synergy $0.14
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+25% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $4.12
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+18% Synergy $7.76
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+16% Synergy $0.21
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.19
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+13% Synergy $0.18
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+11% Synergy $3.47
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $7.63
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+5% Synergy $2.90
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+4% Synergy $4.34
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $3.52
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-3% Synergy $64.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+42% Synergy $0.11
Asceticism Asceticism
+40% Synergy $5.36
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+36% Synergy $0.11
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+35% Synergy $2.71
Lignify Lignify
+25% Synergy $1.50
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+19% Synergy $0.94
Propaganda Propaganda
+14% Synergy $2.29
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+5% Synergy $2.78
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+5% Synergy $2.53
Rites of Flourishing Rites of Flourishing
+4% Synergy $0.82
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+4% Synergy $0.16
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+3% Synergy $4.98
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+3% Synergy $1.03
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
0% Synergy $0.97
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
-1% Synergy $4.33
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.34

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+50% Synergy $1.59
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+17% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+15% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.11
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+10% Synergy $0.65
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+9% Synergy $6.64
The Shire The Shire
+7% Synergy $2.18
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+6% Synergy $7.75
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $1.99
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.70
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $17.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-3% Synergy $6.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-4% Synergy $32.95
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-9% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+92% Synergy $0.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.46
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-8% Synergy $0.17

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
+30% Synergy $0.21
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+24% Synergy $0.15
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+23% Synergy $0.29
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+22% Synergy $5.59
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+22% Synergy $0.18
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+18% Synergy $0.25
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+13% Synergy $0.07
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+12% Synergy $0.06
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+7% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+6% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+5% Synergy $0.27
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.87
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+1% Synergy $0.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+1% Synergy $4.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $35.29
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
0% Synergy $10.05
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-3% Synergy $0.88
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-4% Synergy $2.83
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-4% Synergy $6.06
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.49
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-5% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.76
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-7% Synergy $6.67
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-7% Synergy $4.81
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-10% Synergy $26.43
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-10% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.12
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-12% Synergy $0.95
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-13% Synergy $0.24
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-17% Synergy $0.54

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
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
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
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
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Galadriel, Gift-Giver Galadriel, Gift-Giver
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Kaysa Kaysa
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
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
Galadriel, Light of Valinor Galadriel, Light of Valinor
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Haunted One Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Haunted One
Alena, Kessig Trapper Numa, Joraga Chieftain Alena, Kessig Trapper // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Miara, Thorn of the Glade Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Miara, Thorn of the Glade
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Halsin, Emerald Archdruid Folk Hero Halsin, Emerald Archdruid // Folk Hero
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel