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Estinien Varlineau
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureElf Warrior

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1328 Current Rank
#1484 Last Week
#1699 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Estinien Varlineau decks.

Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+6% Synergy $0.21
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+5% Synergy $18.24
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+5% Synergy $0.08
Winnowing Winnowing
+3% Synergy $0.29
Personify Personify
0% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Estinien Varlineau's abilities and overall game plan.

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+76% Synergy $0.48
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+76% Synergy $0.35
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+73% Synergy $0.53
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+73% Synergy $1.76
Purging Stormbrood Purging Stormbrood
+72% Synergy $0.08
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+68% Synergy $5.23
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+66% Synergy $0.38
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+65% Synergy $0.23
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+64% Synergy $6.41
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+63% Synergy $1.17

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Estinien Varlineau decks.

Feral Deathgorger Feral Deathgorger
+59% Synergy $0.04
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+56% Synergy $0.26
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
+56% Synergy $0.73
Protector of the Wastes Protector of the Wastes
+54% Synergy $0.14
Bone Devourer Bone Devourer
+53% Synergy $0.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+33% Synergy $1.53
Despark Despark
+26% Synergy $0.26
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+18% Synergy $0.99
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+14% Synergy $1.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.25

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $57.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.04
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $31.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Estinien Varlineau's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+52% Synergy $0.12
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+50% Synergy $1.07
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+50% Synergy $24.03
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+50% Synergy $5.19
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+48% Synergy $30.65
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+48% Synergy $3.10
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+45% Synergy $2.43
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+42% Synergy $0.22
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+42% Synergy $13.44
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+40% Synergy $2.21
Ancestor Dragon Ancestor Dragon
+40% Synergy $0.45
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+38% Synergy $0.28
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+37% Synergy $19.71
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.12
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+35% Synergy $0.53
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+35% Synergy $17.34
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+34% Synergy $0.89
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+26% Synergy $3.94
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+26% Synergy $0.21
Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+25% Synergy $0.06
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+21% Synergy $0.25
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+20% Synergy $0.20
Dragon's Disciple Dragon's Disciple
+20% Synergy $0.08
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.38
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+18% Synergy $11.61
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.28
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+13% Synergy $0.96
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+13% Synergy $0.15
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+13% Synergy $0.15
Grendel, Spawn of Knull Grendel, Spawn of Knull
+12% Synergy $0.51
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+12% Synergy $0.27
Wardscale Dragon Wardscale Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.16
White Dragon White Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+6% Synergy $5.81
Black Dragon Black Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.10
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+6% Synergy $0.37
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+5% Synergy $21.46
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+5% Synergy $0.53
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+4% Synergy $0.83
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $5.67
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+2% Synergy $7.13
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+2% Synergy $0.87
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.54
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $46.72
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.23
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $9.19

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Estinien Varlineau safe.

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+35% Synergy $1.28
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.88
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+22% Synergy $4.24
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.26
Fracture Fracture
+19% Synergy $0.74
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+18% Synergy $13.88
Overkill Overkill
+18% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $0.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $17.17
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+14% Synergy $0.10
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+13% Synergy $0.99
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+12% Synergy $0.31
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.33
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.16
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $22.09
Caustic Exhale Caustic Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.03
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.60
Shelter Shelter
+7% Synergy $0.14
Transpose Transpose
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+7% Synergy $0.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.86
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $3.43
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.41
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+5% Synergy $4.32
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $0.95
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+5% Synergy $7.90
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+5% Synergy $0.85
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $11.77
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+5% Synergy $0.09
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.05
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+4% Synergy $0.17
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $8.15
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $7.89
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.54
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-14% Synergy $0.31

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Estinien Varlineau's game plan and control the board.

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+34% Synergy $0.19
Vindicate Vindicate
+31% Synergy $0.68
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+19% Synergy $0.20
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.40
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.37
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+17% Synergy $2.49
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $6.61
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+10% Synergy $3.05
Honor Honor
+7% Synergy $0.15
Diresight Diresight
+6% Synergy $0.14
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.23
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.38
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.30
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+4% Synergy $0.18
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.48
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+4% Synergy $8.40
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy $3.12
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.87
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $6.95
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.20
Damn Damn
0% Synergy $1.11
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.91
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-6% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+30% Synergy $41.18
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $6.44
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+27% Synergy $4.39
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+26% Synergy $3.36
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+20% Synergy $4.84
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+20% Synergy $17.63
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+18% Synergy $0.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.23
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $4.55
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $5.20
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.37
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+12% Synergy $30.55
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+12% Synergy $2.21
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+12% Synergy $0.29
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+10% Synergy $0.22
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $2.27
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.15
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.75
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $4.11
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $9.70
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.24
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $1.86
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+6% Synergy $0.10
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $2.37
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+4% Synergy $0.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $24.11

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Estinien Varlineau's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+52% Synergy $0.06
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
+31% Synergy $0.08
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.21
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+16% Synergy $6.47
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+13% Synergy $0.27
Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+13% Synergy $0.05
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+10% Synergy $0.40
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $0.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+8% Synergy $13.68
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+6% Synergy $0.85
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $3.46
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+5% Synergy $4.35
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+5% Synergy $0.17
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.07
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+5% Synergy $2.72
Soul Link Soul Link
+5% Synergy $0.26
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.23
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $2.75
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.35
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+1% Synergy $0.82
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.38
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $5.54
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $1.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $8.15
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $24.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $2.16
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-8% Synergy $4.61

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+32% Synergy $0.97
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+28% Synergy $0.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+24% Synergy $3.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.26
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+16% Synergy $0.43
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.42
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $9.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+7% Synergy $0.12
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+7% Synergy $1.25
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+6% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.59
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $24.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.82
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $4.39
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.15
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $27.77
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-2% Synergy $53.21
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $9.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+56% Synergy $0.28
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+56% Synergy $0.12
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.71
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+23% Synergy $10.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+18% Synergy $0.47
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.35
White Auracite White Auracite
+7% Synergy $0.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.23
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+4% Synergy $6.66
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $1.78
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+3% Synergy $3.49
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $5.34
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Estinien Varlineau decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+44% Synergy $0.41
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+35% Synergy $1.60
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+20% Synergy $3.15
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+17% Synergy $8.82
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.21
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+17% Synergy $0.14
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+14% Synergy $0.43
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+14% Synergy $0.51
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.24
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.21
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $12.50
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.16
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.20
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $7.72
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $42.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.41
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+4% Synergy $0.09
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $11.90
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.26
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+1% Synergy $0.66
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.66
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.76
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.54
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.35
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $30.45
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-2% Synergy $0.18
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $4.54
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $5.00
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $23.91
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.09
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.19
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-8% Synergy $0.03
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-9% Synergy $5.84
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-13% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-13% Synergy $0.13

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