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Thancred Waters
Price tag $0.15

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3515 Current Rank
#3690 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Thancred Waters decks.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+25% Synergy $9.58
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+13% Synergy $4.54
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+5% Synergy $0.50

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Thancred Waters's abilities and overall game plan.

Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+60% Synergy $1.34
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+40% Synergy $0.20
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+37% Synergy $1.76
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+36% Synergy $0.11
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+34% Synergy $0.29
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+33% Synergy $1.03
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+33% Synergy $3.96
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+33% Synergy $5.19
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+33% Synergy $0.95
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+32% Synergy $0.67

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Thancred Waters decks.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $2.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+30% Synergy $4.62
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+26% Synergy $2.25
Reprieve Reprieve
+25% Synergy $1.36
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+22% Synergy $4.80
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+21% Synergy $2.33
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.35
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.05
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.44
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $49.47
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-13% Synergy $36.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Thancred Waters's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.34
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+27% Synergy $6.06
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+26% Synergy $19.56
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+26% Synergy $24.07
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+26% Synergy $0.16
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+25% Synergy $0.33
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+25% Synergy $0.34
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+25% Synergy $5.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+22% Synergy $3.88
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+22% Synergy $2.30
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+22% Synergy $0.78
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+19% Synergy $0.40
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+18% Synergy $2.85
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+17% Synergy $1.44
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+17% Synergy $0.69
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+16% Synergy $0.69
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+15% Synergy $0.08
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+15% Synergy $0.16
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+15% Synergy $0.15
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+15% Synergy $0.14
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+14% Synergy $0.16
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+14% Synergy $0.16
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+14% Synergy $0.17
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+14% Synergy $0.74
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+14% Synergy $0.17
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.53
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+12% Synergy $0.50
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+12% Synergy $0.15
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+11% Synergy $29.98
Traxos, Scourge of Kroog Traxos, Scourge of Kroog
+11% Synergy $0.22
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+11% Synergy $0.20
Peri Brown Peri Brown
+11% Synergy $0.10
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+10% Synergy $0.15
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+10% Synergy $0.11
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+10% Synergy $0.10
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+9% Synergy $0.10
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+7% Synergy $1.54
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+6% Synergy $1.36
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+5% Synergy $1.51
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+1% Synergy $10.14
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+1% Synergy $5.12
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
0% Synergy $25.16
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
0% Synergy $0.82
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
0% Synergy $0.47
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-2% Synergy $0.26
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-2% Synergy $0.20
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-6% Synergy $3.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $40.50
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $1.65

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Thancred Waters safe.

Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+24% Synergy $0.72
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+22% Synergy $1.10
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+22% Synergy $2.00
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.23
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+17% Synergy $0.21
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+12% Synergy $0.20
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+11% Synergy $0.09
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+11% Synergy $0.27
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+10% Synergy $0.19
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $0.76
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+7% Synergy $0.62
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+7% Synergy $0.19
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+7% Synergy $3.73
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+6% Synergy $3.60
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+6% Synergy $0.14
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+5% Synergy $2.49
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.26
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+5% Synergy $0.11
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.62
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.12
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.09
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.13
Condemn Condemn
+4% Synergy $0.12
Brought Back Brought Back
+4% Synergy $1.46
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $1.48
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+2% Synergy $6.61
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.75
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.41
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+1% Synergy $0.22
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.55
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.72
Dispatch Dispatch
0% Synergy $0.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-1% Synergy $8.96
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-5% Synergy $0.47
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-6% Synergy $0.33
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-6% Synergy $7.24
Disenchant Disenchant
-6% Synergy $0.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.88
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $6.78
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-8% Synergy $2.63
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $17.72
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-22% Synergy $0.68

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Thancred Waters's game plan and control the board.

Fumigate Fumigate
+27% Synergy $0.30
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $2.14
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+25% Synergy $1.05
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.25
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+15% Synergy $0.79
Doomskar Doomskar
+14% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $0.71
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+12% Synergy $0.57
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+11% Synergy $0.14
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+10% Synergy $0.06
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+9% Synergy $0.13
Rout Rout
+9% Synergy $0.30
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+7% Synergy $1.77
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $3.09
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+7% Synergy $0.32
Flicker Flicker
+7% Synergy $5.34
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+7% Synergy $0.15
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.34
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+7% Synergy $3.46
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $0.09
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.07
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+6% Synergy $0.26
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+6% Synergy $5.65
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.20
Split Up Split Up
+4% Synergy $2.44
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.27
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+4% Synergy $0.05
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+3% Synergy $0.42
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+1% Synergy $0.25
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $2.02
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-2% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $3.47
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+22% Synergy $0.10
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+22% Synergy $0.28
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $5.14
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+19% Synergy $11.76
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+18% Synergy $9.16
The Endstone The Endstone
+18% Synergy $3.77
The Seriema The Seriema
+17% Synergy $0.92
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+17% Synergy $0.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+14% Synergy $36.35
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.13
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+13% Synergy $4.42
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+13% Synergy $5.76
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+12% Synergy $5.66
The Regalia The Regalia
+11% Synergy $1.53
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+11% Synergy $0.29
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+11% Synergy $1.28
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+10% Synergy $3.53
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+10% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $11.46
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $1.54
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.68
Bag of Holding Bag of Holding
+8% Synergy $0.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $2.68
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+7% Synergy $17.46
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+7% Synergy $42.00
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+7% Synergy $0.83
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+7% Synergy $0.08
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+7% Synergy $1.45
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+7% Synergy $5.17
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+7% Synergy $0.41
Dúnedain Blade Dúnedain Blade
+7% Synergy $0.04
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $1.48
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $5.35
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+7% Synergy $0.06
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Godsend Godsend
+6% Synergy $3.09
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+6% Synergy $0.07
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $1.05
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+5% Synergy $1.51
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+4% Synergy $2.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+3% Synergy $36.95
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $38.29
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
-3% Synergy $6.00
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-4% Synergy $5.21
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-6% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.07

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Thancred Waters's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+22% Synergy $0.34
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $5.96
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+18% Synergy $0.73
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+15% Synergy $0.18
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+14% Synergy $9.01
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+11% Synergy $0.22
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+10% Synergy $0.13
Pariah Pariah
+9% Synergy $1.53
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+7% Synergy $0.11
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.18
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+5% Synergy $4.81
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+5% Synergy $0.09
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $2.95
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $7.27
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.48
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+4% Synergy $0.41
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+3% Synergy $2.98
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+3% Synergy $13.16
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $5.80
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+3% Synergy $0.49
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+3% Synergy $0.21
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+2% Synergy $4.47
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.47
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.80
Cleric Class Cleric Class
0% Synergy $1.38
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-2% Synergy $4.08
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-4% Synergy $42.78
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $21.96
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $6.12
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $1.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Thancred Waters to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.63
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+6% Synergy $19.11
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+22% Synergy $3.56
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+21% Synergy $1.55
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+20% Synergy $0.43
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+18% Synergy $7.47
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+17% Synergy $0.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+16% Synergy $0.32
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+14% Synergy $38.58
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+11% Synergy $5.92
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.19
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+7% Synergy $52.48
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.90
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+6% Synergy $1.86
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+5% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.07
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $11.19
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $1.05
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+4% Synergy $0.32
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.65
Karoo Karoo
+3% Synergy $1.09
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $3.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+2% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+2% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+1% Synergy $5.88
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.12
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
-1% Synergy $0.16
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.82
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-6% Synergy $0.07
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-7% Synergy $1.71
War Room War Room
-10% Synergy $3.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-12% Synergy $16.82

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.48
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+9% Synergy $0.16
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.23
White Auracite White Auracite
+4% Synergy $0.11
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.02
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.45
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.57
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $1.01
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Thancred Waters decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+22% Synergy $3.88
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+13% Synergy $0.71
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+13% Synergy $0.53
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+10% Synergy $2.56
Command Tower Command Tower
+9% Synergy $0.27
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.15
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+3% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $35.21
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.72
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05

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