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Estinien Varlineau
Price tag $0.15

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

#1305 Current Rank
#1323 Last Week
#1852 Last Month

New Cards

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

Grendel, Spawn of Knull Grendel, Spawn of Knull
+9% Synergy $0.52
Daily Bugle Building Daily Bugle Building
+3% Synergy $0.19
Risky Research Risky Research
+2% Synergy $0.05
Alien Symbiosis Alien Symbiosis
+2% Synergy $0.09
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+1% Synergy $0.24

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 $0.72
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+74% Synergy $1.24
Purging Stormbrood Purging Stormbrood
+73% Synergy $0.05
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+72% Synergy $0.73
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+71% Synergy $3.31
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+67% Synergy $0.22
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+67% Synergy $0.60
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+64% Synergy $1.13
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+64% Synergy $7.61

Top Cards

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

Feral Deathgorger Feral Deathgorger
+60% Synergy $0.03
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
+56% Synergy $0.69
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+56% Synergy $0.34
Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+56% Synergy $0.13
Protector of the Wastes Protector of the Wastes
+53% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.05
Despark Despark
+27% Synergy $0.46
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.14
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+15% Synergy $2.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+11% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $49.47
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-5% Synergy $48.01
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-5% Synergy $54.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $36.21

Creatures

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

Bone Devourer Bone Devourer
+51% Synergy $0.21
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+50% Synergy $2.51
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+50% Synergy $22.39
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+50% Synergy $29.45
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+49% Synergy $2.61
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+48% Synergy $5.04
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+46% Synergy $2.92
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+43% Synergy $19.22
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+39% Synergy $0.26
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.20
Ancestor Dragon Ancestor Dragon
+39% Synergy $0.46
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+39% Synergy $1.84
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+38% Synergy $19.49
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+38% Synergy $0.11
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+35% Synergy $0.69
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+34% Synergy $1.09
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+34% Synergy $5.00
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+27% Synergy $2.99
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+26% Synergy $0.19
Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+23% Synergy $0.03
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+21% Synergy $0.26
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+20% Synergy $0.22
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.27
Dragon's Disciple Dragon's Disciple
+19% Synergy $0.11
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+17% Synergy $10.41
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.23
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+13% Synergy $0.15
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+12% Synergy $0.50
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+11% Synergy $0.14
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+11% Synergy $0.23
Wardscale Dragon Wardscale Dragon
+9% Synergy $0.14
White Dragon White Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+6% Synergy $25.40
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+6% Synergy $6.06
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+6% Synergy $2.98
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+6% Synergy $0.56
Black Dragon Black Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.11
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+5% Synergy $0.29
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+4% Synergy $0.69
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+3% Synergy $2.75
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+2% Synergy $0.89
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.88
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $1.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $40.50
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-14% Synergy $8.40

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+31% Synergy $1.10
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+28% Synergy $0.72
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+24% Synergy $3.46
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.33
Overkill Overkill
+19% Synergy $0.21
Fracture Fracture
+18% Synergy $0.80
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+17% Synergy $0.68
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+17% Synergy $8.96
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+15% Synergy $17.72
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+14% Synergy $0.68
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+12% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+11% Synergy $19.02
Reprieve Reprieve
+10% Synergy $1.36
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+10% Synergy $1.48
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+9% Synergy $0.13
Caustic Exhale Caustic Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.04
Mortify Mortify
+8% Synergy $0.28
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $6.80
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+8% Synergy $0.12
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+7% Synergy $3.62
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+7% Synergy $7.24
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+7% Synergy $0.52
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+6% Synergy $0.88
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $3.08
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.09
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+6% Synergy $0.03
Transpose Transpose
+6% Synergy $0.41
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+6% Synergy $0.04
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.72
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $16.95
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+5% Synergy $0.11
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+5% Synergy $0.15
Osseous Exhale Osseous Exhale
+5% Synergy $0.04
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.19
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+4% Synergy $0.22
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
+1% Synergy $8.58
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.78
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.06
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.11
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.35

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+34% Synergy $0.45
Vindicate Vindicate
+31% Synergy $0.51
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+20% Synergy $0.25
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+19% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.20
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+17% Synergy $0.44
Reanimate Reanimate
+13% Synergy $5.37
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+10% Synergy $3.05
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+8% Synergy $0.49
Diresight Diresight
+6% Synergy $0.11
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+6% Synergy $8.92
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+5% Synergy $2.02
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+5% Synergy $0.26
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.70
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+4% Synergy $0.22
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+4% Synergy $0.25
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.46
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $2.14
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+3% Synergy $0.25
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy $0.21
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $3.27
Damn Damn
-3% Synergy $1.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+32% Synergy $36.35
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+28% Synergy $5.21
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+28% Synergy $2.98
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+24% Synergy $3.60
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+23% Synergy $2.68
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+21% Synergy $0.06
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+18% Synergy $12.73
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+16% Synergy $4.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.21
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.54
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+13% Synergy $38.29
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+13% Synergy $0.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.07
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+12% Synergy $6.15
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+10% Synergy $3.91
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+10% Synergy $0.15
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.18
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $4.54
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+6% Synergy $7.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.24
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+6% Synergy $1.86
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+6% Synergy $0.13
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.16
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.14
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+5% Synergy $1.06
Dark Knight's Greatsword Dark Knight's Greatsword
+5% Synergy $0.06
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+5% Synergy $0.14
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.35
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+3% Synergy $2.95
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+2% Synergy $9.16

Enchantments

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

Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+51% Synergy $0.09
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
+34% Synergy $0.08
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+16% Synergy $0.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+15% Synergy $4.81
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+14% Synergy $0.40
Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+13% Synergy $0.05
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+11% Synergy $0.33
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+10% Synergy $1.13
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+8% Synergy $0.78
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $11.64
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+7% Synergy $0.26
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+6% Synergy $3.09
Soul Link Soul Link
+6% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $2.33
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+5% Synergy $2.83
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+5% Synergy $0.28
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+4% Synergy $0.19
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $6.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+2% Synergy $24.47
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+2% Synergy $0.86
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+2% Synergy $3.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+1% Synergy $4.62
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy $0.85
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.22
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $7.30
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $21.96
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.46
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-2% Synergy $0.26
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-10% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+34% Synergy $1.55
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.32
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+27% Synergy $2.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+14% Synergy $0.32
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+12% Synergy $0.53
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $6.00
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.47
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+8% Synergy $0.16
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+7% Synergy $1.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $0.12
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy $17.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.98
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+3% Synergy $23.75
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $3.56
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+1% Synergy $0.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $7.06
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+56% Synergy $0.14
Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+56% Synergy $0.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $1.02
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+23% Synergy $10.41
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+16% Synergy $0.70
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+12% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.48
White Auracite White Auracite
+7% Synergy $0.11
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+6% Synergy $2.15
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.67
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.45
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.85
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+3% Synergy $0.23
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.16
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.13

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 $1.18
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+33% Synergy $1.18
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+22% Synergy $4.50
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+18% Synergy $8.22
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+17% Synergy $0.17
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+14% Synergy $0.40
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+13% Synergy $0.68
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+12% Synergy $0.41
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+11% Synergy $0.29
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+11% Synergy $12.60
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+7% Synergy $35.21
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.18
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $5.90
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+5% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.72
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.53
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.17
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+3% Synergy $0.19
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.07
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+3% Synergy $0.06
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $12.57
Scrubland Scrubland
+2% Synergy
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.30
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.05
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $8.06
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-1% Synergy $3.88
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $4.90
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-1% Synergy $12.55
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.75
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.11
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-2% Synergy $0.29
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.16
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.16
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-6% Synergy $0.21
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-6% Synergy $0.74
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-8% Synergy $0.06
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-8% Synergy $5.85
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-9% Synergy $0.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-9% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-15% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.16

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