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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 Topdeck builds — cards that lean hardest into the Topdeck theme.

Elrond of the White Council Elrond of the White Council
+98% Synergy $0.27
Plea for Power Plea for Power
+94% Synergy $0.28
Elrond, Master of Healing Elrond, Master of Healing
+94% Synergy $0.31
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+94% Synergy $0.27
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+90% Synergy $0.10
Galadriel, Elven-Queen Galadriel, Elven-Queen
+87% Synergy $0.24
Círdan the Shipwright Círdan the Shipwright
+87% Synergy $0.25
Travel Through Caradhras Travel Through Caradhras
+87% Synergy $0.22
Trap the Trespassers Trap the Trespassers
+87% Synergy $0.30
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+86% Synergy $1.18

Top Cards

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

Sail into the West Sail into the West
+83% Synergy $0.20
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+82% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+80% Synergy $0.37
Galadriel of Lothlórien Galadriel of Lothlórien
+79% Synergy $0.27
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+77% Synergy $0.18
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+71% Synergy $0.23
Split Decision Split Decision
+68% Synergy $1.91
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+67% Synergy $4.10
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+54% Synergy $0.43
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+28% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

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

Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+98% Synergy $0.75
Emissary Green Emissary Green
+68% Synergy $1.20
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+60% Synergy $2.47
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+56% Synergy $0.32
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+53% Synergy $0.30
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+52% Synergy $0.91
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+52% Synergy $0.29
Orchard Elemental Orchard Elemental
+50% Synergy $0.19
Mirkwood Trapper Mirkwood Trapper
+49% Synergy $0.19
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+49% Synergy $0.14
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+48% Synergy $0.37
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+48% Synergy $4.40
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+46% Synergy $0.22
Mirkwood Elk Mirkwood Elk
+45% Synergy $0.16
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
+45% Synergy $0.17
Messenger Jays Messenger Jays
+42% Synergy $0.13
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+40% Synergy $0.18
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+39% Synergy $0.20
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+38% Synergy $0.50
Galadhrim Brigade Galadhrim Brigade
+34% Synergy $12.59
Edric, Spymaster of Trest Edric, Spymaster of Trest
+28% Synergy $2.40
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+25% Synergy $2.98
Chance-Met Elves Chance-Met Elves
+22% Synergy $0.16
Realm Seekers Realm Seekers
+22% Synergy $0.34
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+22% Synergy $4.82
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+19% Synergy $0.38
Nimrodel Watcher Nimrodel Watcher
+19% Synergy $0.13
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+19% Synergy $0.32
Lothlórien Lookout Lothlórien Lookout
+18% Synergy $0.17
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+15% Synergy $4.19
Gandalf, Westward Voyager Gandalf, Westward Voyager
+14% Synergy $0.24
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+14% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+13% Synergy $31.59
Momir Vig, Simic Visionary Momir Vig, Simic Visionary
+11% Synergy $1.95
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+11% Synergy $18.14
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+9% Synergy $1.94
Circle of Dreams Druid Circle of Dreams Druid
+9% Synergy $14.10
Rashmi, Eternities Crafter Rashmi, Eternities Crafter
+8% Synergy $0.31
Treetop Snarespinner Treetop Snarespinner
+8% Synergy $0.12
Cackling Prowler Cackling Prowler
+8% Synergy $0.10
Elvish Harbinger Elvish Harbinger
+7% Synergy $6.63
Mirkwood Channeler Mirkwood Channeler
+7% Synergy $1.11
Wolverine Riders Wolverine Riders
+7% Synergy $12.31
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+7% Synergy $0.33
Lilysplash Mentor Lilysplash Mentor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Tireless Provisioner Tireless Provisioner
+1% Synergy $3.85
Otter-Penguin Otter-Penguin
+100% Synergy $0.17
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
-1% Synergy $0.24
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-5% Synergy $0.55
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-16% Synergy $7.76

Instants

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

Illusion of Choice Illusion of Choice
+64% Synergy $3.04
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+59% Synergy $5.41
Opt Opt
+57% Synergy $0.26
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+49% Synergy $0.19
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+48% Synergy $0.43
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+47% Synergy $0.98
Swan Song Swan Song
+35% Synergy $8.50
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+28% Synergy $0.33
Shower of Arrows Shower of Arrows
+28% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+28% Synergy $14.29
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+19% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+16% Synergy $1.92
Fog Fog
+16% Synergy $1.36
Beast Within Beast Within
+13% Synergy $0.46
Double Major Double Major
+11% Synergy $3.08
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+11% Synergy $2.77
Uncharted Voyage Uncharted Voyage
+11% Synergy $0.06
Glorious Gale Glorious Gale
+10% Synergy $0.21
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+9% Synergy $0.22
Bane's Contingency Bane's Contingency
+7% Synergy $0.23
Anticognition Anticognition
+7% Synergy $0.18
Blur Blur
+6% Synergy $0.37
Displace Displace
+6% Synergy $0.40
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+5% Synergy $0.38
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
+4% Synergy $0.37
Aetherize Aetherize
+3% Synergy $0.38
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+1% Synergy $1.69
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.19
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-12% Synergy $2.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-15% Synergy $0.96
Pongify Pongify
-17% Synergy $1.54
Counterspell Counterspell
-22% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

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

Celestial Reunion Celestial Reunion
+99% Synergy $0.94
Expropriate Expropriate
+60% Synergy $14.54
Selvala's Stampede Selvala's Stampede
+53% Synergy $0.34
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+52% Synergy $9.49
Preordain Preordain
+50% Synergy $0.47
Devastation Tide Devastation Tide
+40% Synergy $0.51
Arwen's Gift Arwen's Gift
+37% Synergy $0.20
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+34% Synergy $0.59
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+30% Synergy $0.36
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+27% Synergy $2.72
The Ring Goes South The Ring Goes South
+26% Synergy $0.36
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+22% Synergy $0.41
Rally the Galadhrim Rally the Galadhrim
+18% Synergy $0.46
Disorienting Choice Disorienting Choice
+13% Synergy $0.34
Cultivate Cultivate
+12% Synergy $0.34
Horses of the Bruinen Horses of the Bruinen
+11% Synergy $0.18
Path of the Animist Path of the Animist
+11% Synergy $0.36
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+8% Synergy $1.51
Path of the Enigma Path of the Enigma
+8% Synergy $0.29
Seeds of Renewal Seeds of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mists of Lórien Mists of Lórien
+7% Synergy $0.74
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+5% Synergy $4.59
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.68
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-9% Synergy $0.47
Three Visits Three Visits
-14% Synergy $4.60
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-17% Synergy $1.96
Farseek Farseek
-18% Synergy $0.53
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-19% Synergy $1.54

Utility Artifacts

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

Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+56% Synergy $0.19
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+34% Synergy $0.31
Coercive Portal Coercive Portal
+34% Synergy $9.92
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+27% Synergy $0.37
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+21% Synergy $1.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.66
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+14% Synergy $0.32
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+13% Synergy $4.76
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+13% Synergy $4.59
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+10% Synergy $9.18
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+9% Synergy $0.23
Tempting Contract Tempting Contract
+7% Synergy $9.91
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+1% Synergy $65.54

Enchantments

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

Song of Eärendil Song of Eärendil
+60% Synergy $0.30
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+51% Synergy $4.41
Asceticism Asceticism
+51% Synergy $8.04
Sylvan Anthem Sylvan Anthem
+25% Synergy $1.39
Fall of Gil-galad Fall of Gil-galad
+22% Synergy $0.32
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+12% Synergy $0.30
Arboreal Alliance Arboreal Alliance
+11% Synergy $0.47
Psychic Impetus Psychic Impetus
+11% Synergy $0.13
Netherese Puzzle-Ward Netherese Puzzle-Ward
+11% Synergy $0.92
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+10% Synergy $12.72
Lignify Lignify
+10% Synergy $1.73
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.15
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $4.52
Propaganda Propaganda
+5% Synergy $2.13
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+5% Synergy $14.56
They Came from the Pipes They Came from the Pipes
+1% Synergy $0.28
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-1% Synergy $5.49

Planeswalkers

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

Nissa, Steward of Elements Nissa, Steward of Elements
+27% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Rivendell Rivendell
+64% Synergy $1.96
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+32% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+23% Synergy $0.19
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+15% Synergy $0.24
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+13% Synergy $0.35
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+10% Synergy $14.92
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+10% Synergy $0.68
The Shire The Shire
+10% Synergy $3.69
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $49.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-5% Synergy $1.09
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-7% Synergy $27.39
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-11% Synergy $0.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-11% Synergy $0.63
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Model of Unity Model of Unity
+99% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.69
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-14% Synergy $0.44
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-15% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+55% Synergy $0.31
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+55% Synergy $0.33
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+37% Synergy $0.14
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+34% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+28% Synergy $0.24
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+26% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+20% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
+19% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+18% Synergy $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+8% Synergy $0.32
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+8% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.34
Study Hall Study Hall
+6% Synergy $0.20
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+5% Synergy $0.25
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.09
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+2% Synergy $0.21
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $4.97
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.19
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
0% Synergy $0.18
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-2% Synergy $5.68
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-4% Synergy $11.09
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
-5% Synergy $1.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-8% Synergy $35.70
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-12% Synergy $0.29
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-13% Synergy $9.06
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-13% Synergy $0.33
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-18% Synergy $0.87
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-20% Synergy $0.34
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-30% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

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

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