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Erestor of the Council: Politics
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 Politics builds — cards that lean hardest into the Politics theme.

Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+99% Synergy $0.26
Sail into the West Sail into the West
+98% Synergy $0.24
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+98% Synergy $0.27
Split Decision Split Decision
+98% Synergy $2.00
Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+97% Synergy $0.29
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+97% Synergy $0.34
Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+93% Synergy $3.05
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+91% Synergy $0.31
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+91% Synergy $0.33
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+90% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Emissary Green Emissary Green
+85% Synergy $1.56
Expropriate Expropriate
+83% Synergy $14.37
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+79% Synergy $8.52
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+71% Synergy $0.13
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+68% Synergy $0.39
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+68% Synergy $0.15
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+67% Synergy $3.83
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+66% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.41
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+55% Synergy $0.33

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+5% Synergy $17.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.26
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-1% Synergy $69.44
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-4% Synergy $26.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $56.78

Creatures

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

Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+66% Synergy $0.36
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+63% Synergy $0.21
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+59% Synergy $0.28
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+56% Synergy $2.86
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+56% Synergy $1.87
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+55% Synergy $5.10
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+53% Synergy $0.59
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+51% Synergy $4.02
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+49% Synergy $0.81
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+49% Synergy $1.30
Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+48% Synergy $0.43
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+46% Synergy $0.33
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+46% Synergy $0.33
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+41% Synergy $5.45
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+38% Synergy $0.13
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+37% Synergy $0.25
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+37% Synergy $0.22
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+36% Synergy $0.18
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+28% Synergy $2.54
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+28% Synergy $0.09
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+27% Synergy $0.17
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+25% Synergy $0.30
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+25% Synergy $0.31
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+25% Synergy $0.19
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+23% Synergy $3.13
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+23% Synergy $11.11
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+21% Synergy $0.31
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+19% Synergy $12.02
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+17% Synergy $9.41
Otter-Penguin Otter-Penguin
+17% Synergy $0.20
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+16% Synergy $19.22
Elvish Champion Elvish Champion
+16% Synergy $16.39
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+15% Synergy $52.17
Lys Alana Huntmaster Lys Alana Huntmaster
+14% Synergy $2.80
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+13% Synergy $14.51
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+11% Synergy $5.40
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+10% Synergy $0.32
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+9% Synergy $32.72
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+9% Synergy $3.22
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
+8% Synergy $52.63
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+7% Synergy $2.67
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+7% Synergy $6.47
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+7% Synergy $0.32
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+5% Synergy $0.39
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+5% Synergy $37.18
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+1% Synergy $3.68
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-4% Synergy $0.26
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-8% Synergy $1.38
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-13% Synergy $13.48

Instants

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

Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+41% Synergy $0.43
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+32% Synergy $13.39
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+31% Synergy $0.19
Opt Opt
+28% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+25% Synergy $7.86
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+23% Synergy $0.74
Fog Fog
+22% Synergy $0.63
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+16% Synergy $0.32
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
+16% Synergy $1.49
Beast Within Beast Within
+15% Synergy $0.46
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+12% Synergy $0.22
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+11% Synergy $0.27
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+10% Synergy $0.69
Learn from the Past Learn from the Past
+9% Synergy $0.18
Double Major Double Major
+7% Synergy $2.85
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+7% Synergy $2.59
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+6% Synergy $1.60
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $1.68
Delightful Discovery Delightful Discovery
+6% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+5% Synergy $0.37
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy $31.13
Peerless Recycling Peerless Recycling
+5% Synergy $0.26
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+4% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+3% Synergy $1.46
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+3% Synergy $1.03
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+3% Synergy $1.53
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+2% Synergy $0.24
Counterspell Counterspell
-2% Synergy $3.43
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-2% Synergy $0.33
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.43
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.98
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-9% Synergy $0.28
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $0.60

Sorceries

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

Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+56% Synergy $2.61
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+47% Synergy $9.42
Tempt with Reflections Tempt with Reflections
+36% Synergy $2.25
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+34% Synergy $0.36
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+31% Synergy $0.24
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+30% Synergy $0.34
Collective Voyage Collective Voyage
+26% Synergy $7.49
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+26% Synergy $0.24
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+25% Synergy $0.34
Preordain Preordain
+21% Synergy $0.66
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+21% Synergy $0.51
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+21% Synergy $1.16
Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+19% Synergy $1.01
Pir's Whim Pir's Whim
+15% Synergy $2.77
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+15% Synergy $0.38
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+13% Synergy $0.42
Cultivate Cultivate
+11% Synergy $0.30
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy $1.54
Wear Down Wear Down
+11% Synergy $0.28
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+11% Synergy $0.42
Regrowth Regrowth
+9% Synergy $0.48
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+7% Synergy $0.23
Zndrsplt's Judgment Zndrsplt's Judgment
+6% Synergy $0.38
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $3.39
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.57
Harmonize Harmonize
0% Synergy $0.30
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-2% Synergy $0.87
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-2% Synergy $25.19
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.51
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-5% Synergy $2.31
Farseek Farseek
-17% Synergy $0.71
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-21% Synergy $1.14

Utility Artifacts

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

Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+32% Synergy $0.25
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+22% Synergy $9.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+19% Synergy $3.93
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+16% Synergy $0.23
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+15% Synergy $3.73
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
+15% Synergy $6.40
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+15% Synergy $0.32
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+14% Synergy $3.27
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+8% Synergy $0.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.59
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+5% Synergy $7.28
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+2% Synergy $4.72
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-1% Synergy $67.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $2.99

Enchantments

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

Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+43% Synergy $0.23
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+42% Synergy $4.07
Asceticism Asceticism
+38% Synergy $7.04
Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+30% Synergy $0.31
Lignify Lignify
+26% Synergy $1.64
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+17% Synergy $1.23
Propaganda Propaganda
+15% Synergy $3.52
Viridian Revel Viridian Revel
+9% Synergy $2.10
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+8% Synergy $14.98
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+6% Synergy $0.97
Storm of Saruman Storm of Saruman
+6% Synergy $3.48
Telepathy Telepathy
+6% Synergy $1.18
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $5.72
Court of Bounty Court of Bounty
+5% Synergy $1.13
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+1% Synergy $1.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-3% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $11.44

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+3% Synergy $0.38

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+60% Synergy $1.74
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+19% Synergy $0.32
The Shire The Shire
+15% Synergy $2.58
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+14% Synergy $15.55
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+13% Synergy $0.26
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+12% Synergy $0.27
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+11% Synergy $0.29
Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+8% Synergy $10.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+7% Synergy $2.76
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+5% Synergy $31.72
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $0.85
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $24.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-2% Synergy $53.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-13% 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 Politics strategy.

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+95% Synergy $0.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+15% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.40
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-10% Synergy $0.45

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy $0.32
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+30% Synergy $8.09
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+28% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+27% Synergy $0.36
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+18% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+17% Synergy $0.30
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+16% Synergy $0.36
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+11% Synergy $0.11
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+9% Synergy $12.70
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.75
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+6% Synergy $0.26
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $17.20
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.25
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+2% Synergy $6.57
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $49.78
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.24
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-2% Synergy
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $11.06
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.59
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $36.10
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-8% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-9% Synergy $1.02
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-10% Synergy $0.39
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-11% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-11% Synergy $0.26
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-13% Synergy $8.52
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-17% Synergy $0.33

Similar Commanders

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

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