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Linvala, the Preserver
Price tag $0.90

Legendary Creature — Angel

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

Blink 20% Angels 17% Lifegain 17% ETB 6% Cantrips 3%
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Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Linvala, the Preserver ETB game on their own.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+77% Synergy $39.51
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+42% Synergy $13.85
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+23% Synergy $54.50
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+20% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the ETB plan in Linvala, the Preserver decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+98% Synergy $0.34
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+94% Synergy $0.29
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+78% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+74% Synergy $4.42
Extraction Specialist Extraction Specialist
+50% Synergy $0.31
Kami of False Hope Kami of False Hope
+49% Synergy $3.34
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+49% Synergy $6.70
Kutzil's Flanker Kutzil's Flanker
+49% Synergy $0.47
Wispweaver Angel Wispweaver Angel
+49% Synergy $0.25
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+48% Synergy $0.18
Angel of Sanctions Angel of Sanctions
+48% Synergy $0.30
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+48% Synergy $2.64
White Orchid Phantom White Orchid Phantom
+48% Synergy $0.26
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+47% Synergy $0.27
Aegis Angel Aegis Angel
+47% Synergy $0.48
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+46% Synergy $1.01
Giada, Font of Hope Giada, Font of Hope
+46% Synergy $0.56
Angel of Serenity Angel of Serenity
+46% Synergy $1.27
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+45% Synergy $1.83
Solitude Solitude
+45% Synergy $34.04
Angelic Skirmisher Angelic Skirmisher
+44% Synergy $2.43
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+44% Synergy $2.40
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+44% Synergy $4.61
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+44% Synergy $0.21
Sunblast Angel Sunblast Angel
+43% Synergy $0.56
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+43% Synergy $0.24
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+42% Synergy $0.20
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+42% Synergy $0.32
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+42% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+41% Synergy $0.28
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+40% Synergy $2.13
Linvala, Keeper of Silence Linvala, Keeper of Silence
+40% Synergy $19.57
Bishop of Wings Bishop of Wings
+40% Synergy $3.51
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+40% Synergy $5.50
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+39% Synergy $0.76
Starnheim Aspirant Starnheim Aspirant
+38% Synergy $9.33
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+37% Synergy $3.07
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+37% Synergy $4.06
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+34% Synergy $0.45
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+33% Synergy $0.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+32% Synergy $2.95
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+31% Synergy $17.29
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $13.02
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+28% Synergy $2.54
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+27% Synergy $3.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+16% Synergy $58.07

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Linvala, the Preserver's ETB deck ahead.

Ethereal Haze Ethereal Haze
+99% Synergy $0.56
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+87% Synergy $5.07
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+81% Synergy $3.54
Scout's Warning Scout's Warning
+50% Synergy $3.46
Otherworldly Journey Otherworldly Journey
+49% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Strands Prismatic Strands
+49% Synergy $7.78
Long Road Home Long Road Home
+49% Synergy $0.18
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+48% Synergy $0.13
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+48% Synergy $0.18
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+47% Synergy $1.42
Ghostway Ghostway
+47% Synergy $4.83
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+46% Synergy $4.17
Orim's Chant Orim's Chant
+45% Synergy $5.37
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+45% Synergy $2.57
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+45% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+42% Synergy $0.33
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+41% Synergy $7.99
Silence Silence
+41% Synergy $10.59
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+41% Synergy $2.74
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+40% Synergy $1.15
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+38% Synergy $1.07
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
+37% Synergy $0.45
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+32% Synergy $7.42
Reprieve Reprieve
+27% Synergy $1.31
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-17% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-25% Synergy $1.19

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the ETB game plan forward for Linvala, the Preserver.

Flicker Flicker
+49% Synergy $7.28
Doomskar Doomskar
+48% Synergy $0.78
Another Round Another Round
+46% Synergy $0.40
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+43% Synergy $1.15
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+37% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+35% Synergy $3.58
Austere Command Austere Command
+22% Synergy $0.46

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Linvala, the Preserver ETB decks.

Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
+49% Synergy $2.37
Moonsilver Spear Moonsilver Spear
+47% Synergy $0.50
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+46% Synergy $10.64
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+44% Synergy $4.59
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+43% Synergy $2.64
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+40% Synergy $4.90
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+40% Synergy $8.24
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+40% Synergy $6.82
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+22% Synergy $6.92

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the ETB strategy in Linvala, the Preserver decks.

Crackdown Crackdown
+98% Synergy $9.38
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+50% Synergy $0.23
Cradle of Vitality Cradle of Vitality
+49% Synergy $0.58
Angelic Chorus Angelic Chorus
+48% Synergy $8.60
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+46% Synergy $0.85
Sigarda's Splendor Sigarda's Splendor
+45% Synergy $0.45
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+42% Synergy $14.22
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+41% Synergy $2.92
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+41% Synergy $9.48
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+40% Synergy $0.21
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+38% Synergy $3.03
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+35% Synergy $8.97
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+28% Synergy $4.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+28% Synergy $4.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+18% Synergy $13.48

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Linvala, the Preserver ETB decks.

Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+62% Synergy $5.00
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+50% Synergy $18.34
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+49% Synergy $0.39
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+46% Synergy $23.03
Kor Haven Kor Haven
+45% Synergy $17.81
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+45% Synergy $14.95
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+44% Synergy $0.97
Karoo Karoo
+43% Synergy $1.13
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+38% Synergy $0.28
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+36% Synergy $1.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+32% Synergy $0.23
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+28% Synergy $5.54

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Linvala, the Preserver's ETB strategy.

Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+47% Synergy $4.38
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+42% Synergy $3.57
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+35% Synergy $30.81
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+17% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Linvala, the Preserver's ETB decks.

Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+47% Synergy $34.97
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+47% Synergy $10.13
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+47% Synergy $29.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+47% Synergy $31.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+47% Synergy $15.03
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+42% Synergy $0.33
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+32% Synergy $2.95
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.13

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Linvala, the Preserver: ETB.

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Faceless One Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Faceless One
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Stoic Strategist
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Folk Hero Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Folk Hero
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Gatta and Luzzu Gatta and Luzzu
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Hikari, Twilight Guardian Hikari, Twilight Guardian
Toby, Beastie Befriender Toby, Beastie Befriender
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Radiant, Serra Archangel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Lyra Dawnbringer Lyra Dawnbringer
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Bruna, the Fading Light Bruna, the Fading Light
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Gisela, the Broken Blade Gisela, the Broken Blade
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
Mavinda, Students' Advocate Mavinda, Students' Advocate
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Kaalia, Zenith Seeker Kaalia, Zenith Seeker
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Far Traveler Renari, Merchant of Marvels // Far Traveler
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Veteran Soldier Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Veteran Soldier
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
Sarevok, Deathbringer Far Traveler Sarevok, Deathbringer // Far Traveler