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Erestor of the Council
Price tag $0.22

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Playstyle & Strategy

Elves 36% Politics 27% Topdeck 8% Voting 5% Group Hug 4%
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High Synergy Cards

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

Split Decision Split Decision
+99% Synergy $1.91
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+99% Synergy $0.30
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+98% Synergy $0.20
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+98% Synergy $0.28
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+97% Synergy $0.27
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+97% Synergy $0.25
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+93% Synergy $3.04
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+92% Synergy $0.22
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+91% Synergy $0.24
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+91% Synergy $0.34

Top Cards

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

Emissary Green Emissary Green
+84% Synergy $1.20
Expropriate Expropriate
+82% Synergy $14.54
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+80% Synergy $9.92
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+70% Synergy $0.13
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+69% Synergy $0.37
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+69% Synergy $0.19
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+67% Synergy $5.41
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+65% Synergy $0.31
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+55% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.43

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+4% Synergy $16.95
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $40.14
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $72.26
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-6% Synergy $26.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $54.33

Creatures

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

Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+65% Synergy $0.27
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+64% Synergy $0.19
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+60% Synergy $0.27
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+57% Synergy $2.40
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+57% Synergy $2.47
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+56% Synergy $4.40
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+55% Synergy $0.50
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+53% Synergy $4.10
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+50% Synergy $0.91
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+48% Synergy $0.37
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+48% Synergy $1.18
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+48% Synergy $0.75
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+47% Synergy $0.29
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+42% Synergy $4.82
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+38% Synergy $0.10
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+37% Synergy $0.20
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+36% Synergy $0.38
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+36% Synergy $0.21
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+27% Synergy $0.22
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+27% Synergy $0.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+26% Synergy $1.94
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+25% Synergy $0.26
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+25% Synergy $0.32
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+25% Synergy $0.16
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+23% Synergy $2.98
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+23% Synergy $12.59
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+19% Synergy $12.31
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+19% Synergy $0.32
Otter-Penguin Otter-Penguin
+17% Synergy $0.17
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+16% Synergy $7.69
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+16% Synergy $18.14
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+14% Synergy $14.10
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+14% Synergy $18.28
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+13% Synergy $3.17
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+12% Synergy $47.63
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+12% Synergy $4.19
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+11% Synergy $0.34
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+10% Synergy $0.14
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+8% Synergy $31.59
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+8% Synergy $50.52
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $2.30
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+7% Synergy $6.63
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+7% Synergy $3.14
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+7% Synergy $0.24
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+7% Synergy $0.17
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+6% Synergy $0.31
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+1% Synergy $3.85
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-4% Synergy $0.24
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-10% Synergy $2.17
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-14% Synergy $7.76

Instants

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

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+43% Synergy $0.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+34% Synergy $14.29
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+31% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
+30% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+27% Synergy $8.50
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+24% Synergy $0.98
Fog Fog
+23% Synergy $1.36
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+23% Synergy $0.33
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+17% Synergy $0.32
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+16% Synergy $1.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+14% Synergy $0.46
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+13% Synergy $0.22
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+11% Synergy $0.21
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+11% Synergy $0.33
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+9% Synergy $0.15
Double Major Double Major
+7% Synergy $3.08
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+7% Synergy $2.77
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.69
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $2.40
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.26
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.38
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $34.53
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.32
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+4% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.92
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.22
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+1% Synergy $1.03
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-2% Synergy $0.37
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $3.77
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.39
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.62
Pongify Pongify
-8% Synergy $1.54
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-8% Synergy $0.40
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+56% Synergy $2.72
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+46% Synergy $9.49
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+35% Synergy $2.10
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+33% Synergy $0.36
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+32% Synergy $0.18
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+28% Synergy $0.41
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+28% Synergy $0.29
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+27% Synergy $0.36
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+24% Synergy $7.34
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+23% Synergy $0.51
Preordain Preordain
+22% Synergy $0.47
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+22% Synergy $1.31
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+19% Synergy $0.94
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+15% Synergy $0.47
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+14% Synergy $2.51
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+14% Synergy $0.36
Cultivate Cultivate
+13% Synergy $0.34
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+11% Synergy $0.46
Wear Down Wear Down
+11% Synergy $0.24
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+10% Synergy $0.59
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.65
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+8% Synergy $0.20
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.68
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+3% Synergy $4.59
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.27
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-1% Synergy $0.92
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $29.42
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-6% Synergy $1.96
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $4.60
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-22% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+33% Synergy $0.31
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+22% Synergy $9.91
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.66
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+16% Synergy $0.19
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $1.37
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+15% Synergy $5.52
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+15% Synergy $0.32
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+14% Synergy $4.59
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+9% Synergy $0.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $6.82
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $9.18
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.39
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $62.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

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

Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+44% Synergy $0.23
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+43% Synergy $4.41
Asceticism Asceticism
+38% Synergy $8.04
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+32% Synergy $0.30
Lignify Lignify
+27% Synergy $1.73
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+17% Synergy $1.39
Propaganda Propaganda
+16% Synergy $2.13
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+9% Synergy $5.49
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+8% Synergy $1.71
Telepathy Telepathy
+7% Synergy $1.06
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+5% Synergy $1.06
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+5% Synergy $3.17
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $4.52
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $12.67

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+3% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+61% Synergy $1.96
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+16% Synergy $14.92
The Shire The Shire
+14% Synergy $3.69
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+12% Synergy $0.19
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.33
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+11% Synergy $0.24
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+7% Synergy $11.42
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+5% Synergy $3.36
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $27.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+3% Synergy $1.09
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $27.19
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $49.11
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+95% Synergy $0.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.69
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.84
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-9% Synergy $0.44

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.31
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+28% Synergy $3.68
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+28% Synergy $0.27
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+26% Synergy $0.24
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+19% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+17% Synergy $0.32
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.33
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.14
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+9% Synergy $11.09
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+7% Synergy $0.87
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.34
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+6% Synergy $0.25
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $15.20
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.28
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $5.68
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.35
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $51.61
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.97
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-3% Synergy $0.31
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-4% Synergy $9.06
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $35.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-8% Synergy $1.05
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-8% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-10% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-11% Synergy $0.33
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.29
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-13% Synergy $6.46
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-17% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

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

Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Numa, Joraga Chieftain Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Numa, Joraga Chieftain Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
Imaryll, Elfhame Elite Imaryll, Elfhame Elite
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
Kaysa Kaysa
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
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
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Raised by Giants Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Raised by Giants
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
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
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
Eladamri, Lord of Leaves Eladamri, Lord of Leaves
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
Harald, King of Skemfar Harald, King of Skemfar
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
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