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Istvan, Butcher of Eln
Price tag $3.32

Legendary Creature — Human

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#1657 Current Rank
#1521 Last Week
#2390 Past 2 Years
35 Decks

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Istvan, Butcher of Eln decks.

Crude Bent Blade Crude Bent Blade
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.17
Doctor Doom, Unrivaled Doctor Doom, Unrivaled
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $41.13
M.O.D.O.K. M.O.D.O.K.
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.17
Dark Deed Dark Deed
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22
Baron Helmut Zemo Baron Helmut Zemo
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.27

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Istvan, Butcher of Eln decks.

Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
0% Synergy in 77% of decks $8.06
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
0% Synergy in 69% of decks $15.85
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
0% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.41
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
0% Synergy in 66% of decks $3.50
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
0% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.30
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
0% Synergy in 60% of decks $1.36
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $3.07
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
0% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.29
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
0% Synergy in 54% of decks $18.83
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
0% Synergy in 54% of decks $3.13

Game Changers

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

Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $62.61
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $38.62
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $51.50
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $15.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $125.70
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $156.04
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $105.01
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $37.93
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $164.54
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $19.37

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Istvan, Butcher of Eln's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
0% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.27
Merciless Executioner Merciless Executioner
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.54
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.34
Demon's Disciple Demon's Disciple
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.36
Gravelighter Gravelighter
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.33
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $2.72
Dread Presence Dread Presence
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.15
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.50
Uncle Istvan Uncle Istvan
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.37
Crypt Rats Crypt Rats
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.55
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.13
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $9.16
Blood Artist Blood Artist
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.49
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.11
Zenos yae Galvus Shinryu, Transcendent Rival Zenos yae Galvus
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.38
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.83
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $6.77
Archfiend of Depravity Archfiend of Depravity
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $3.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.45
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.37
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.58
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.25
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.69
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $6.04
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $22.31
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $12.04
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.82
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.89
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.57
Chain Devil Chain Devil
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.24
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.98
Super Shredder Super Shredder
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $17.07
Blood Pet Blood Pet
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.62
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.85
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.72
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.32
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.78
Yahenni, Undying Partisan Yahenni, Undying Partisan
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.63
Pestilence Demon Pestilence Demon
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.53
Clackbridge Troll Clackbridge Troll
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.60
Filth Filth
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.89
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.08
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.87
Abhorrent Overlord Abhorrent Overlord
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.45
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.16
Bitterbloom Bearer Bitterbloom Bearer
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $14.21
Gravecrawler Gravecrawler
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $102.10
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $9.47
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $18.84

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Istvan, Butcher of Eln safe.

Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
0% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.66
Withering Torment Withering Torment
0% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.34
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $9.54
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $26.94
Force of Despair Force of Despair
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $6.70
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.27
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
0% Synergy in 31% of decks $3.66
Dismember Dismember
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $4.15
Snuff Out Snuff Out
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $13.41
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.53
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $11.92
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.46
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.30
Darkness Darkness
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $23.78
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $16.77
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $4.58
Doom Blade Doom Blade
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.33
Liliana's Triumph Liliana's Triumph
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.28
Murder Murder
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.35
Defile Defile
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.18
Undying Malice Undying Malice
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Masterful Flourish Masterful Flourish
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Oblivion's Hunger Oblivion's Hunger
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.10
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $5.38
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.24
Overkill Overkill
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.33
Battle-Rage Blessing Battle-Rage Blessing
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.26
Withering Boon Withering Boon
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $11.63
Entomb Entomb
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $17.96
Cast Down Cast Down
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.54
Diabolic Edict Diabolic Edict
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Victim of Night Victim of Night
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.38
Devour in Shadow Devour in Shadow
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.21
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.20
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.20
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.92
Undying Evil Undying Evil
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.36
Offer Immortality Offer Immortality
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.49
Village Rites Village Rites
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.45
Vona's Hunger Vona's Hunger
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.49
Malicious Affliction Malicious Affliction
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.96
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.78
Fatal Push Fatal Push
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.87
Power Word Kill Power Word Kill
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.26
Vendetta Vendetta
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Istvan, Butcher of Eln's game plan and control the board.

Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
0% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
0% Synergy in 46% of decks $10.31
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $5.62
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.84
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.52
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $25.02
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.45
Damnation Damnation
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $20.88
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.35
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.31
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $17.70
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $34.28
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.66
Overwhelming Forces Overwhelming Forces
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.23
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Fell Fell
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.39
Mire in Misery Mire in Misery
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.84
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.82
Extract a Confession Extract a Confession
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.27
Arms of Hadar Arms of Hadar
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.50
Gix's Command Gix's Command
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.49
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.67
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Innocent Blood Innocent Blood
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.52
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31
Cruel Tutor Cruel Tutor
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $46.57
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.35
Rhystic Tutor Rhystic Tutor
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.53
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.61
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.93
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.05
Massacre Massacre
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.29
Blight Grenade Blight Grenade
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.37
Hex Hex
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.29
Final Act Final Act
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.48
Chainer's Edict Chainer's Edict
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.26
Shredder's Technique Shredder's Technique
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34
Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.15
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $19.29
Buried Alive Buried Alive
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.49
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.15
Victimize Victimize
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.59
Pull from the Grave Pull from the Grave
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.20
Splinter's Technique Splinter's Technique
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.54
Yawgmoth's Will Yawgmoth's Will
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $239.10
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $12.53
Nuclear Fallout Nuclear Fallout
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $2.47
Dark Salvation Dark Salvation
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.39
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.47

Utility Artifacts

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
0% Synergy in 49% of decks $1.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $3.78
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
0% Synergy in 37% of decks $37.06
Shadowspear Shadowspear
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $30.92
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $4.18
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
0% Synergy in 34% of decks $2.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy in 31% of decks $22.89
The Ozolith The Ozolith
0% Synergy in 31% of decks $62.59
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.59
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.02
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.90
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.34
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $6.39
Gisa's Favorite Shovel Gisa's Favorite Shovel
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $24.49
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.00
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.08
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.54
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $9.11
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.27
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.72
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $15.78
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $56.08
Nemesis Mask Nemesis Mask
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $10.04
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.44
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $10.56
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.95
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $12.89
Grappling Hook Grappling Hook
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.46
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.50
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $13.61
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.33
Genji Glove Genji Glove
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.32
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.02
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.66
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.51
Brawler's Plate Brawler's Plate
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $5.84
Bladed Bracers Bladed Bracers
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.10
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.48
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.31
Elbrus, the Binding Blade Withengar Unbound Elbrus, the Binding Blade
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.51
Assault Suit Assault Suit
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.80
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.01
The Masamune The Masamune
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.93
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $21.58
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.83
Kusari-Gama Kusari-Gama
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.51
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.93

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Istvan, Butcher of Eln's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
0% Synergy in 31% of decks $25.75
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $12.92
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
0% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.34
Grave Pact Grave Pact
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $30.93
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.53
No Mercy No Mercy
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $25.03
Greed Greed
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.33
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.51
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $7.40
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.08
Illness in the Ranks Illness in the Ranks
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.21
Virulent Plague Virulent Plague
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.21
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $5.69
Phyresis Phyresis
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.42
Demonic Embrace Demonic Embrace
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.41
Necromancy Necromancy
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $17.78
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.93
Gift of Doom Gift of Doom
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $4.53
Agent of the Shadow Thieves Agent of the Shadow Thieves
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Necrosynthesis Necrosynthesis
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.18
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.45
Bad Moon Bad Moon
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.89
Fear Fear
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.09
Gruesome Deformity Gruesome Deformity
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.13
Homicidal Seclusion Homicidal Seclusion
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.06
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.43
Pestilence Pestilence
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.62
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $42.89
Seal of Doom Seal of Doom
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.26
Necrodominance Necrodominance
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.64
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.52
Skeletal Grimace Skeletal Grimace
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22
Last Laugh Last Laugh
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $10.06
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.54
Fallen Ideal Fallen Ideal
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23
Tribute to Horobi Echo of Death's Wail Tribute to Horobi
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.25
Arguel's Blood Fast Temple of Aclazotz Arguel's Blood Fast
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Cartouche of Ambition Cartouche of Ambition
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.17
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.46
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $32.99
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $14.79
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.31
Blanket of Night Blanket of Night
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.31
Leyline of the Void Leyline of the Void
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.48
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $5.99
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.11
Unspeakable Symbol Unspeakable Symbol
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.71
Curse of Death's Hold Curse of Death's Hold
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.73
Endless Ranks of the Dead Endless Ranks of the Dead
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $5.68

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Istvan, Butcher of Eln to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $9.78
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.05
Liliana, Death Wielder Liliana, Death Wielder
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.42
Thomil, the Destroyer Thomil, the Destroyer
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $13.39

Battles

Battles that give Istvan, Butcher of Eln decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.

Invasion of Fiora Marchesa, Resolute Monarch Invasion of Fiora
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.47
Invasion of Innistrad Deluge of the Dead Invasion of Innistrad
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.36
Invasion of Ulgrotha Grandmother Ravi Sengir Invasion of Ulgrotha
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.14

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
0% Synergy in 71% of decks $29.87
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
0% Synergy in 46% of decks $3.45
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.39
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $13.82
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $45.48
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy in 40% of decks $52.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.99
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $32.14
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $32.19
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $4.19
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $12.27
War Room War Room
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $3.41
The Black Gate The Black Gate
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $9.79
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.63
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.94
Barren Moor Barren Moor
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.34
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.36
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.46
Vesuva Vesuva
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $19.19
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $12.35
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $38.75
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.90
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $139.03
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.68
Desert of the Glorified Desert of the Glorified
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.14
Memorial to Folly Memorial to Folly
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Polluted Mire Polluted Mire
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $10.11
Lake of the Dead Lake of the Dead
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $123.23
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $8.14
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.19
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $2.65
City of Traitors City of Traitors
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $553.14
Dark Depths Dark Depths
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.22
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $26.51
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.38
Tomb Fortress Tomb Fortress
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $4.56
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.84
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.46
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $13.72
Blast Zone Blast Zone
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.38
Homeward Path Homeward Path
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $19.19
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.85
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.41
Fountainport Fountainport
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $2.91
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $5.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy in 74% of decks $1.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.33
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
0% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.26
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy in 20% of decks $5.04
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $15.00
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $4.98
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy in 14% of decks $74.35
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.97
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $29.40
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.60
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.89
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $14.06
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $4.42
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $41.56
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.44
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.27
Firdoch Core Firdoch Core
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.31
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $83.63
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $221.60
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $32.98
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $4.52
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.31
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $111.60
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1119.82
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.70
Star Compass Star Compass
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.40
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $5.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.22
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $3.86
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $4.25

Lands

The mana base foundation for Istvan, Butcher of Eln decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.27
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.89
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.17
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $20.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $30.87
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $20.87
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $28.25
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.07
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
0% Synergy in 6% of decks $10.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.42
Escape Tunnel Escape Tunnel
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.22
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $1.91
Horizon of Progress Horizon of Progress
0% Synergy in 3% of decks $7.36

Istvan, Butcher of Eln Deck Stats

Based on 35 Istvan, Butcher of Eln decks.

Average Mana Curve nonland cards
Mana valueCards
08
18
215
313
411
55
62
71
81
Card Types in the average deck
100 cards
  • Creature 16
  • Instant 14
  • Sorcery 9
  • Artifact 18
  • Enchantment 7
  • Land 36
Card typeCards
Creature16
Instant14
Sorcery9
Artifact18
Enchantment7
Land36

Lands: 29 basic, 7 nonbasic

Decks by Bracket 3 decks with a bracket
1 · Exhibition
0%
2 · Core
0%
3 · Upgraded
67%
4 · Optimized
33%
5 · cEDH
0%

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