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Erestor of the Council: Elves
Price tag $0.24

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 39% Politics 30% Topdeck 9% Group Hug 4% Voting 4%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+97% Synergy $0.29
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+96% Synergy $0.27
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+95% Synergy $0.34
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+94% Synergy $0.26
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+93% Synergy $0.31
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+93% Synergy $0.24
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+90% Synergy $0.19
Split Decision Split Decision
+85% Synergy $2.00
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+83% Synergy $3.05
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+80% Synergy $0.39

Top Cards

The staple cards most Erestor of the Council Elves decks run as their core.

Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+78% Synergy $0.33
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+75% Synergy $3.83
Expropriate Expropriate
+75% Synergy $14.37
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+75% Synergy $1.56
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+69% Synergy $0.30
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+69% Synergy $8.52
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+68% Synergy $0.28
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+62% Synergy $0.33
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+59% Synergy $0.41
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+40% Synergy $13.39

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Erestor of the Council Elves game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+2% Synergy $17.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $41.26
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.78
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $26.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-10% Synergy $69.44

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Elves plan in Erestor of the Council decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+67% Synergy $0.36
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+66% Synergy $1.87
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+64% Synergy $4.02
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+61% Synergy $1.30
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+61% Synergy $0.15
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+61% Synergy $0.13
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+60% Synergy $0.21
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+57% Synergy $0.13
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+57% Synergy $5.10
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+55% Synergy $0.33
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+53% Synergy $0.81
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+53% Synergy $2.86
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+52% Synergy $0.33
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+52% Synergy $0.59
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+48% Synergy $0.22
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+40% Synergy $0.18
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+40% Synergy $0.31
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+39% Synergy $5.45
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+38% Synergy $0.09
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+35% Synergy $0.17
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+35% Synergy $0.19
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+32% Synergy $0.25
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+28% Synergy $3.13
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+28% Synergy $11.11
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+26% Synergy $0.30
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+23% Synergy $2.54
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+23% Synergy $0.43
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+19% Synergy $0.26
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+19% Synergy $12.02
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+17% Synergy $9.41
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+17% Synergy $19.22
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+17% Synergy $16.39
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+16% Synergy $0.31
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+16% Synergy $0.15
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+14% Synergy $14.51
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+14% Synergy $0.32
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+12% Synergy $5.40
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+12% Synergy $2.80
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+11% Synergy $52.17
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+10% Synergy $0.32
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+9% Synergy $9.07
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+9% Synergy $0.54
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+8% Synergy $2.67
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+8% Synergy $3.22
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+8% Synergy $0.21
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+7% Synergy $0.39
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+6% Synergy $32.72
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+1% Synergy $3.68
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-2% Synergy $0.26
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-15% Synergy $13.48

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Erestor of the Council's Elves deck ahead.

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+51% Synergy $0.43
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+40% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
+38% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+33% Synergy $7.86
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+33% Synergy $0.74
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+22% Synergy $0.32
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+21% Synergy $0.69
Fog Fog
+20% Synergy $0.63
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+19% Synergy $0.35
Beast Within Beast Within
+17% Synergy $0.46
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+11% Synergy $0.22
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+11% Synergy $0.27
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+11% Synergy $0.18
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+10% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.46
Double Major Double Major
+8% Synergy $2.85
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+6% Synergy $2.59
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+4% Synergy $0.26
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+3% Synergy $1.60
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+3% Synergy $31.13
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+1% Synergy $1.68
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+1% Synergy $0.24
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-1% Synergy $1.03
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-3% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.14
Counterspell Counterspell
-6% Synergy $3.43
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.11
Pongify Pongify
-11% Synergy $1.98
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Elves game plan forward for Erestor of the Council.

Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+56% Synergy $9.42
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+47% Synergy $0.24
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+45% Synergy $2.61
Preordain Preordain
+33% Synergy $0.66
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+32% Synergy $0.34
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+32% Synergy $0.34
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+31% Synergy $0.51
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+25% Synergy $2.25
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+24% Synergy $1.54
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+23% Synergy $0.36
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+19% Synergy $7.49
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+19% Synergy $0.38
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+19% Synergy $0.24
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+17% Synergy $1.16
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+15% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+13% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+10% Synergy $2.77
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+9% Synergy $1.01
Wear Down Wear Down
+8% Synergy $0.28
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+7% Synergy $3.39
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.25
Regrowth Regrowth
+4% Synergy $0.48
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+3% Synergy $0.33
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.57
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-4% Synergy $0.87
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-10% Synergy $2.31
Three Visits Three Visits
-10% Synergy $5.51
Farseek Farseek
-19% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-23% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Erestor of the Council Elves decks.

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+39% Synergy $0.25
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+34% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+26% Synergy $3.93
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+23% Synergy $6.40
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+21% Synergy $9.85
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+20% Synergy $3.27
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+14% Synergy $0.28
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+14% Synergy $0.32
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $3.73
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy $3.81
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.59
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+4% Synergy $4.72
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+3% Synergy $7.28
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-4% Synergy $67.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Elves strategy in Erestor of the Council decks.

Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+50% Synergy $4.07
Asceticism Asceticism
+46% Synergy $7.04
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+43% Synergy $0.23
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+43% Synergy $0.31
Lignify Lignify
+26% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+18% Synergy $1.23
Propaganda Propaganda
+10% Synergy $3.52
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+7% Synergy $14.98
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+7% Synergy $3.48
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+5% Synergy $0.36
Telepathy Telepathy
+5% Synergy $1.18
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+3% Synergy $5.72
Growing Rites of Itlimoc Itlimoc, Cradle of the Sun Growing Rites of Itlimoc
+1% Synergy $7.61
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+1% Synergy $0.97
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
0% Synergy $12.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-9% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Erestor of the Council's Elves game plan.

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+10% Synergy $0.38
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+4% Synergy $4.51

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Erestor of the Council Elves decks.

Rivendell Rivendell
+57% Synergy $1.74
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+21% Synergy $0.32
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+18% Synergy $0.26
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+15% Synergy $0.27
The Shire The Shire
+13% Synergy $2.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+11% Synergy $15.55
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.29
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $10.45
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+6% Synergy $9.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $0.85
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $24.13
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $31.72
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.76
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $53.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-11% Synergy $0.34
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-14% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Erestor of the Council's Elves strategy.

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+94% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+4% Synergy $0.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.40
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.60
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.45
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-12% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base behind Erestor of the Council's Elves decks.

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+40% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+31% Synergy $0.36
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+30% Synergy $8.09
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+30% Synergy $0.31
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+26% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+21% Synergy $0.30
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+21% Synergy $0.12
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+19% Synergy $0.11
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+18% Synergy $0.28
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+10% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rumble Arena Rumble Arena
+7% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+6% Synergy $0.24
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+4% Synergy $0.26
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+3% Synergy $12.70
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $17.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.78
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-1% Synergy $0.75
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-2% Synergy $0.49
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $6.57
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.35
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-3% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.24
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-6% Synergy $1.59
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.11
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-7% Synergy $8.52
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $36.10
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-10% Synergy $11.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-14% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-14% Synergy $0.26
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-19% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-21% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

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
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
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Kaysa Kaysa
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
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
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
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
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Raised by Giants Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Numa, Joraga Chieftain Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Tana, the Bloodsower Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Tana, the Bloodsower
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
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