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General Marhault Elsdragon
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Elf Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for G
Gruul

Playstyle & Strategy

Aggro 29% Lure 14% Stompy 5% Extra Combats 5% Elves 4%

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#1140 Current Rank
#1026 Last Week
#1037 Past 2 Years

Links & Decks

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Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring General Marhault Elsdragon.

Budget Bash! | Herumkommandiert #23 | EDH [Deutsch]

Budget Bash! | Herumkommandiert #23 | EDH [Deutsch]

Danitha vs General Marhault vs Mazzy vs Pramikon EDH / CMDR game play

Danitha vs General Marhault vs Mazzy vs Pramikon EDH / CMDR game play

Chromium vs Meren vs Azlask vs Mahault EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Chromium vs Meren vs Azlask vs Mahault EDH / CMDR game play for Magic: The Gathering

Azlask vs Coram vs Ulalek vs General Marhault EDH / CMDR game play

Azlask vs Coram vs Ulalek vs General Marhault EDH / CMDR game play

Can New Etali Out-Value Multiple Junjis??? Ratadrabik of Urborg (Commander/EDH Gameplay)

Can New Etali Out-Value Multiple Junjis??? Ratadrabik of Urborg (Commander/EDH Gameplay)

Budget Brews from Dominaria United [Commander VS 307] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

Budget Brews from Dominaria United [Commander VS 307] | Magic: the Gathering Commander Gameplay

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in General Marhault Elsdragon decks.

Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper Killmonger, Ruthless Usurper
+3% Synergy $0.25
Red Hulk Red Hulk
+1% Synergy $0.24
Los Diablos Missile Base Los Diablos Missile Base
+1% Synergy $0.19
Training Compound Training Compound
+0% Synergy $2.23
Absorbing Man and Titania Absorbing Man and Titania
+0% Synergy $2.53

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with General Marhault Elsdragon's abilities and overall game plan.

Lure Lure
+73% Synergy $0.20
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+70% Synergy $0.18
Shinen of Life's Roar Shinen of Life's Roar
+66% Synergy $0.53
Roar of Challenge Roar of Challenge
+59% Synergy $0.26
Infiltration Lens Infiltration Lens
+59% Synergy $3.98
Noble Quarry Noble Quarry
+56% Synergy $0.30
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
+52% Synergy $8.74
Khenra Charioteer Khenra Charioteer
+51% Synergy $0.31
Anzrag, the Quake-Mole Anzrag, the Quake-Mole
+50% Synergy $5.76
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+49% Synergy $3.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful General Marhault Elsdragon decks.

Neyith of the Dire Hunt Neyith of the Dire Hunt
+44% Synergy $13.14
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+40% Synergy $8.94
Ohran Frostfang Ohran Frostfang
+39% Synergy $5.95
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+20% Synergy $0.44
Goblin Anarchomancer Goblin Anarchomancer
+16% Synergy $0.89
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+15% Synergy $0.32
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
+11% Synergy $5.09
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+5% Synergy $0.58
Cultivate Cultivate
+0% Synergy $0.37
Beast Within Beast Within
-2% Synergy $0.47

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement General Marhault Elsdragon's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Prized Unicorn Prized Unicorn
+45% Synergy $0.77
Tempting Licid Tempting Licid
+44% Synergy $0.28
Atalan Jackal Atalan Jackal
+42% Synergy $4.41
Jangling Automaton Jangling Automaton
+38% Synergy $0.11
Golgari Decoy Golgari Decoy
+38% Synergy $0.11
Treeshaker Chimera Treeshaker Chimera
+36% Synergy $0.39
Engulfing Slagwurm Engulfing Slagwurm
+35% Synergy $0.53
Saryth, the Viper's Fang Saryth, the Viper's Fang
+35% Synergy $4.36
Assembled Alphas Assembled Alphas
+32% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Grappler Goblin Grappler
+28% Synergy $0.13
Fear of Being Hunted Fear of Being Hunted
+28% Synergy $0.17
Proud Wildbonder Proud Wildbonder
+28% Synergy $0.19
Primeval Herald Primeval Herald
+27% Synergy $0.39
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+26% Synergy $3.30
Spawnwrithe Spawnwrithe
+26% Synergy $0.36
Quartzwood Crasher Quartzwood Crasher
+24% Synergy $2.33
Elvish Berserker Elvish Berserker
+23% Synergy $0.16
Gorm the Great Gorm the Great
+22% Synergy $0.44
Brawn Brawn
+21% Synergy $1.03
Elven Warhounds Elven Warhounds
+20% Synergy $0.60
Varchild's War-Riders Varchild's War-Riders
+20% Synergy $6.62
Thunderfoot Baloth Thunderfoot Baloth
+19% Synergy $0.43
Ruby, Daring Tracker Ruby, Daring Tracker
+18% Synergy $0.28
Breaker of Armies Breaker of Armies
+18% Synergy $0.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+17% Synergy $8.05
Hunted Troll Hunted Troll
+14% Synergy $0.65
Nacatl War-Pride Nacatl War-Pride
+14% Synergy $1.81
Sylvan Basilisk Sylvan Basilisk
+14% Synergy $0.36
Giant Adephage Giant Adephage
+13% Synergy $0.38
Surrak and Goreclaw Surrak and Goreclaw
+12% Synergy $10.71
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Karlach, Fury of Avernus
+12% Synergy $24.34
Riveteers Decoy Riveteers Decoy
+12% Synergy $0.07
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+11% Synergy $0.46
Crimson Caravaneer Crimson Caravaneer
+10% Synergy $0.31
Raphael, Ninja Destroyer Raphael, Ninja Destroyer
+10% Synergy $1.12
Nath's Elite Nath's Elite
+10% Synergy $0.09
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+8% Synergy $1.43
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+7% Synergy $2.47
Vigor Vigor
+7% Synergy $15.35
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.28
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+7% Synergy $6.19
Grand Warlord Radha Grand Warlord Radha
+6% Synergy $0.67
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+6% Synergy $2.41
Enduring Courage Enduring Courage
+5% Synergy $2.84
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+5% Synergy $6.32
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.34
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.44
Fanatic of Rhonas Fanatic of Rhonas
-3% Synergy $12.44
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-4% Synergy $2.02
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-10% Synergy $8.95

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping General Marhault Elsdragon safe.

You Look Upon the Tarrasque You Look Upon the Tarrasque
+33% Synergy $0.26
Benefactor's Draught Benefactor's Draught
+31% Synergy $15.37
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+26% Synergy $0.48
Provoke Provoke
+22% Synergy $0.15
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+21% Synergy $0.24
Outmaneuver Outmaneuver
+20% Synergy $0.78
Berserker's Frenzy Berserker's Frenzy
+20% Synergy $1.79
Bloodscent Bloodscent
+18% Synergy $0.15
Ram Through Ram Through
+18% Synergy $0.47
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+15% Synergy $0.28
Overprotect Overprotect
+15% Synergy $1.15
Fling Fling
+15% Synergy $0.28
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.51
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
+13% Synergy $1.16
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+10% Synergy $1.02
Horrid Vigor Horrid Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.22
Wrap in Vigor Wrap in Vigor
+5% Synergy $1.20
Fog Fog
+5% Synergy $2.01
Momentous Fall Momentous Fall
+5% Synergy $3.01
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy $0.26
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+3% Synergy $5.48
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+2% Synergy $5.73
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+2% Synergy $1.71
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+2% Synergy $0.67
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.44
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+1% Synergy $4.56
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
0% Synergy $1.50
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-1% Synergy $0.28
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-2% Synergy $15.75
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
-3% Synergy $1.45
Entish Restoration Entish Restoration
-4% Synergy $4.30
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $7.57
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-6% Synergy $0.33
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.29
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-10% Synergy $67.34

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance General Marhault Elsdragon's game plan and control the board.

You've Been Caught Stealing You've Been Caught Stealing
+42% Synergy $0.24
Armed // Dangerous Armed // Dangerous
+33% Synergy $0.15
Revenge of the Hunted Revenge of the Hunted
+27% Synergy $0.28
Alluring Scent Alluring Scent
+22% Synergy $2.36
Irresistible Prey Irresistible Prey
+16% Synergy $0.31
Predatory Rampage Predatory Rampage
+16% Synergy $0.15
Mogg Infestation Mogg Infestation
+13% Synergy $3.44
Hull Breach Hull Breach
+12% Synergy $0.24
Crash Through Crash Through
+9% Synergy $0.12
Declare Dominance Declare Dominance
+9% Synergy $0.06
Compelled Duel Compelled Duel
+8% Synergy $0.20
Sylvan Offering Sylvan Offering
+7% Synergy $0.35
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+7% Synergy $0.47
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+6% Synergy $3.85
Enlarge Enlarge
+5% Synergy $0.24
Chandra's Ignition Chandra's Ignition
+5% Synergy $6.82
King Harald's Revenge King Harald's Revenge
+4% Synergy $0.17
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
+4% Synergy $4.86
Life's Legacy Life's Legacy
+4% Synergy $6.85
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.27
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+0% Synergy $2.12
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.90
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.42
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-1% Synergy $0.40
Harmonize Harmonize
-1% Synergy $0.31
Farseek Farseek
-5% Synergy $0.36
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-5% Synergy $1.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-5% Synergy $1.02
Three Visits Three Visits
-6% Synergy $4.46
Decimate Decimate
-7% Synergy $0.33
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-7% Synergy $1.16
Explore Explore
-10% Synergy $0.27
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-20% Synergy $0.76

Utility Artifacts

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

Fiendlash Fiendlash
+18% Synergy $0.35
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+13% Synergy $0.25
Bow of Nylea Bow of Nylea
+13% Synergy $3.86
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+11% Synergy $5.08
Genesis Chamber Genesis Chamber
+8% Synergy $3.93
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+7% Synergy $6.14
Doors of Durin Doors of Durin
+5% Synergy $0.52
Rhonas's Monument Rhonas's Monument
+5% Synergy $1.63
Helm of Chatzuk Helm of Chatzuk
+5% Synergy $0.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.93
The Reaver Cleaver The Reaver Cleaver
+2% Synergy $20.35
Lifecrafter's Bestiary Lifecrafter's Bestiary
+2% Synergy $0.38
Embercleave Embercleave
+2% Synergy $8.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+1% Synergy $4.15
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+1% Synergy $30.51
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-2% Synergy $62.39

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support General Marhault Elsdragon's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Invasion Plans Invasion Plans
+34% Synergy $1.36
Primal Rage Primal Rage
+18% Synergy $5.71
Rancor Rancor
+17% Synergy $1.78
Pain for All Pain for All
+17% Synergy $0.76
Retaliation Retaliation
+16% Synergy $0.19
Fires of Yavimaya Fires of Yavimaya
+14% Synergy $0.65
Seton's Desire Seton's Desire
+10% Synergy $0.03
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+8% Synergy $1.01
Grand Melee Grand Melee
+7% Synergy $1.40
Ferocity of the Wilds Ferocity of the Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.16
Goblin War Drums Goblin War Drums
+5% Synergy $1.10
Sticky Fingers Sticky Fingers
+2% Synergy $0.26
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+2% Synergy $12.62
Hunter's Talent Hunter's Talent
+2% Synergy $0.32
Gruul War Chant Gruul War Chant
+1% Synergy $0.32
Beastmaster Ascension Beastmaster Ascension
+0% Synergy $5.22
Greater Good Greater Good
0% Synergy $1.13
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
0% Synergy $1.53
Berserkers' Onslaught Berserkers' Onslaught
0% Synergy $0.52
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
-1% Synergy $1.05
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
-1% Synergy $12.17
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy $0.55
Asceticism Asceticism
-1% Synergy $8.38
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
-4% Synergy $1.89
Elemental Bond Elemental Bond
-4% Synergy $4.06
Aggravated Assault Aggravated Assault
-5% Synergy $35.32
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
-15% Synergy $3.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside General Marhault Elsdragon to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Domri, Anarch of Bolas Domri, Anarch of Bolas
-3% Synergy $0.93

Utility Lands

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

Skarrg, the Rage Pits Skarrg, the Rage Pits
+28% Synergy $1.45
Kessig Wolf Run Kessig Wolf Run
+17% Synergy $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $1.47
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.28
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+3% Synergy $0.83
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $7.61
Restless Ridgeline Restless Ridgeline
+2% Synergy $0.39
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
0% Synergy $8.03
Raging Ravine Raging Ravine
-2% Synergy $0.22
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-4% Synergy $4.25
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $14.32
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $50.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-19% Synergy $0.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+15% Synergy $3.92
Gruul Signet Gruul Signet
+3% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+0% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.86
Talisman of Impulse Talisman of Impulse
-5% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for General Marhault Elsdragon decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+17% Synergy $9.60
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+14% Synergy $0.51
Rockfall Vale Rockfall Vale
+6% Synergy $2.80
Mossfire Valley Mossfire Valley
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stump Stomp Burnwillow Clearing Stump Stomp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+3% Synergy $6.27
Game Trail Game Trail
+3% Synergy $0.28
Wooded Ridgeline Wooded Ridgeline
+3% Synergy $0.27
Rootbound Crag Rootbound Crag
+2% Synergy $0.29
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Highland Forest Highland Forest
+2% Synergy $0.48
Khalni Ambush Khalni Territory Khalni Ambush
+2% Synergy $0.44
Fire-Lit Thicket Fire-Lit Thicket
+1% Synergy $9.10
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $2.44
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.28
Gruul Guildgate Gruul Guildgate
+1% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
+1% Synergy $0.09
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.34
Rugged Highlands Rugged Highlands
+0% Synergy $0.15
Cragcrown Pathway Timbercrown Pathway Cragcrown Pathway
+0% Synergy $2.85
Cinder Glade Cinder Glade
+0% Synergy $0.30
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
0% Synergy $0.90
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.30
Gruul Turf Gruul Turf
-1% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Abandon Temple of Abandon
-1% Synergy $0.32
Thornspire Verge Thornspire Verge
-2% Synergy $5.21
Spire Garden Spire Garden
-2% Synergy $2.20
Karplusan Forest Karplusan Forest
-3% Synergy $0.47
Sheltered Thicket Sheltered Thicket
-3% Synergy $0.29
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.31
Taiga Taiga
-6% Synergy
Copperline Gorge Copperline Gorge
-6% Synergy $0.56
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-6% Synergy $0.28
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-6% Synergy $1.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.29
Commercial District Commercial District
-8% Synergy $8.03
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
-10% Synergy $6.72
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
-12% Synergy $17.30

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