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Estinien Varlineau
Price tag $0.22

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

#1443 Current Rank
#1511 Last Week
#1651 Last Month

New Cards

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

Flock Impostor Flock Impostor
+12% Synergy $0.24
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+6% Synergy $0.06
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+5% Synergy $0.25
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+4% Synergy $22.78
Prideful Feastling Prideful Feastling
+4% Synergy $0.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+77% Synergy $0.53
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
+75% Synergy $0.40
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+73% Synergy $0.61
Purging Stormbrood Purging Stormbrood
+72% Synergy $0.13
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+72% Synergy $2.61
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+68% Synergy $5.45
Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+66% Synergy $0.43
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+65% Synergy $0.38
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+64% Synergy $7.54
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+63% Synergy $1.40

Top Cards

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

Feral Deathgorger Feral Deathgorger
+59% Synergy $0.13
Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant Icingdeath, Frost Tyrant
+57% Synergy $0.75
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
+56% Synergy $0.36
Bone Devourer Bone Devourer
+54% Synergy $0.28
Protector of the Wastes Protector of the Wastes
+54% Synergy $0.30
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+51% Synergy $1.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $2.00
Despark Despark
+26% Synergy $0.33
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+17% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% 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 $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.45
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $61.51
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $50.17

Creatures

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

Crystal Dragon Crystal Dragon
+53% Synergy $0.17
Boneyard Scourge Boneyard Scourge
+50% Synergy $5.74
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+49% Synergy $30.00
Ebondeath, Dracolich Ebondeath, Dracolich
+49% Synergy $3.12
Ancient Brass Dragon Ancient Brass Dragon
+48% Synergy $35.92
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+46% Synergy $3.66
Timeless Dragon Timeless Dragon
+43% Synergy $0.32
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+41% Synergy $18.12
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+41% Synergy $2.53
Ancestor Dragon Ancestor Dragon
+41% Synergy $0.43
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+39% Synergy $0.35
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+38% Synergy $19.38
Topaz Dragon Topaz Dragon
+36% Synergy $0.21
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+35% Synergy $0.87
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+34% Synergy $0.52
Brainstealer Dragon Brainstealer Dragon
+34% Synergy $13.66
Riling Dawnbreaker Riling Dawnbreaker
+26% Synergy $0.10
Steel Hellkite Steel Hellkite
+26% Synergy $0.30
Hoarding Broodlord Hoarding Broodlord
+25% Synergy $4.53
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+21% Synergy $0.26
Dragon's Disciple Dragon's Disciple
+21% Synergy $0.12
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+20% Synergy $0.39
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
+19% Synergy $0.28
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+18% Synergy $12.04
Eternal Dragon Eternal Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.27
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.71
Papalymo Totolymo Papalymo Totolymo
+13% Synergy $0.25
Thancred Waters Thancred Waters
+13% Synergy $0.22
Avian Changeling Avian Changeling
+13% Synergy $0.30
Grendel, Spawn of Knull Grendel, Spawn of Knull
+12% Synergy $0.38
Wardscale Dragon Wardscale Dragon
+10% Synergy $0.15
White Dragon White Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.09
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+6% Synergy $7.26
Scourge of Nel Toth Scourge of Nel Toth
+6% Synergy $0.45
Black Dragon Black Dragon
+6% Synergy $0.20
Tymna the Weaver Tymna the Weaver
+5% Synergy $23.06
Universal Automaton Universal Automaton
+5% Synergy $0.64
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+4% Synergy $0.88
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+4% Synergy $1.02
Breena, the Demagogue Breena, the Demagogue
+2% Synergy $10.85
Deathbringer Liege Deathbringer Liege
+2% Synergy $0.95
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.44
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $4.80
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $54.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.27
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-12% Synergy $11.53

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+37% Synergy $1.68
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.70
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+22% Synergy $0.37
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+21% Synergy $4.43
Fracture Fracture
+19% Synergy $1.65
Overkill Overkill
+18% Synergy $0.39
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+17% Synergy $15.46
Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+16% Synergy $0.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+14% Synergy $18.77
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+13% Synergy $2.29
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $1.90
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+13% Synergy $1.83
Emerge Unscathed Emerge Unscathed
+13% Synergy $0.34
Mortify Mortify
+10% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+9% Synergy $24.44
Caustic Exhale Caustic Exhale
+9% Synergy $0.11
Shelter Shelter
+8% Synergy $0.24
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+7% Synergy $3.44
Transpose Transpose
+7% Synergy $0.40
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+7% Synergy $0.08
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+6% Synergy $5.85
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+6% Synergy $7.71
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+6% Synergy $3.70
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+6% Synergy $0.98
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.41
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+5% Synergy $1.22
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+5% Synergy $8.67
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+5% Synergy $8.89
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+5% Synergy $0.10
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+5% Synergy $0.12
Osseous Exhale Osseous Exhale
+5% Synergy $0.08
Lethal Scheme Lethal Scheme
+4% Synergy $0.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+3% Synergy $7.06
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+3% Synergy $0.31
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.56
Inkshield Inkshield
0% Synergy $11.26
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $11.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.36

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+33% Synergy $0.37
Vindicate Vindicate
+31% Synergy $0.86
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.34
Fearsome Awakening Fearsome Awakening
+19% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+17% Synergy $0.43
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+16% Synergy $2.76
Reanimate Reanimate
+15% Synergy $8.54
Patriarch's Bidding Patriarch's Bidding
+10% Synergy $5.17
Honor Honor
+7% Synergy $0.27
Diresight Diresight
+6% Synergy $0.21
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+5% Synergy $0.24
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+5% Synergy $0.39
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+4% Synergy $0.31
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.50
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy $3.31
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+3% Synergy $0.30
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $5.01
Damn Damn
+1% Synergy $1.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $7.91
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy $0.28
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-7% Synergy $0.35
Victimize Victimize
-13% Synergy $0.53

Utility Artifacts

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

Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+30% Synergy $8.56
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $39.49
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+28% Synergy $4.86
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+25% Synergy $3.89
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+21% Synergy $23.09
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+19% Synergy $4.70
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+18% Synergy $0.15
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $5.52
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+14% Synergy $5.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+13% Synergy $0.30
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+13% Synergy $0.30
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+12% Synergy $36.49
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+11% Synergy $4.61
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $1.90
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+9% Synergy $0.38
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+8% Synergy $2.60
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.17
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $4.41
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+7% Synergy $10.94
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.61
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $5.29
Black Mage's Rod Black Mage's Rod
+6% Synergy $0.20
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+5% Synergy $2.08
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $3.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.23
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.62

Enchantments

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

Corroding Dragonstorm Corroding Dragonstorm
+52% Synergy $0.14
Sidequest: Hunt the Mark Yiazmat, Ultimate Mark Sidequest: Hunt the Mark
+31% Synergy $0.15
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.32
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+16% Synergy $5.70
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+14% Synergy $0.40
Teeming Dragonstorm Teeming Dragonstorm
+14% Synergy $0.13
Edge of the Divinity Edge of the Divinity
+10% Synergy $0.35
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+9% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+7% Synergy $16.34
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+6% Synergy $4.38
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+6% Synergy $0.47
Spirit Link Spirit Link
+5% Synergy $0.20
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+5% Synergy $1.43
Flickering Ward Flickering Ward
+5% Synergy $3.51
Soul Link Soul Link
+5% Synergy $0.27
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+4% Synergy $4.29
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+4% Synergy $0.31
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+4% Synergy $7.87
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $5.05
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.99
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+1% Synergy $1.03
All That Glitters All That Glitters
0% Synergy $0.48
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
-1% Synergy $1.75
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $8.62
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-2% Synergy $5.87
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $25.67
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $2.76
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-8% Synergy $4.79

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+32% Synergy $1.25
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+30% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+22% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+18% Synergy $1.16
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+17% Synergy $0.69
Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+11% Synergy $0.49
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $11.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+8% Synergy $0.28
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+7% Synergy $1.48
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+7% Synergy $0.33
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.44
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $3.30
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy $20.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.07
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+2% Synergy $6.34
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.30
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy $31.12
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-2% Synergy $10.56
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $6.11
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-3% Synergy $52.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+57% Synergy $0.44
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+56% Synergy $0.26
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+28% Synergy $2.53
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+24% Synergy $11.47
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+18% Synergy $0.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+14% Synergy $1.08
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $0.44
White Auracite White Auracite
+8% Synergy $0.18
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.27
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+4% Synergy $2.65
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy $4.15
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33

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 $0.44
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+37% Synergy $2.03
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+19% Synergy $4.61
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+17% Synergy $10.11
Glasswing Grace Age-Graced Chapel Glasswing Grace
+17% Synergy $0.32
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+17% Synergy $0.29
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+14% Synergy $0.51
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+13% Synergy $0.59
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+12% Synergy $0.39
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+8% Synergy $14.05
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+7% Synergy $0.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+6% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $49.97
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+5% Synergy $8.89
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+5% Synergy $1.41
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+4% Synergy $0.16
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+3% Synergy $11.96
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+3% Synergy $0.37
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $1.03
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+2% Synergy $0.80
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+2% Synergy $3.89
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+2% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.24
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.20
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy $11.91
Scrubland Scrubland
0% Synergy
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-1% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.85
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
-1% Synergy $0.41
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
-1% Synergy $35.68
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-2% Synergy $3.44
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $2.43
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-4% Synergy $0.88
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.29
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-7% Synergy $0.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-7% Synergy $0.22
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
-8% Synergy $0.16
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-8% Synergy $5.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-12% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-13% Synergy $0.26

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