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Thancred Waters
Price tag $0.14

Legendary CreatureHuman Warrior

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

Playstyle & Strategy

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4280 Current Rank
#3166 Last Week
#3712 Last Month

New Cards

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

The Seriema The Seriema
+14% Synergy $0.99
Luxknight Breacher Luxknight Breacher
+14% Synergy $0.08
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+12% Synergy $3.83
The Endstone The Endstone
+12% Synergy $4.81
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+9% Synergy $13.13

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
+59% Synergy $0.96
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+39% Synergy $3.66
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+39% Synergy $1.19
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+38% Synergy $0.28
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+36% Synergy $0.20
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+36% Synergy $2.26
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+34% Synergy $3.81
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+33% Synergy $2.05
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.13
Fumigate Fumigate
+31% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+28% Synergy $5.93
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.03
Reprieve Reprieve
+27% Synergy $1.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+27% Synergy $2.24
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.43
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.33
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.90

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $36.13
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
0% Synergy $13.37
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-12% Synergy $49.91
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-15% Synergy $33.79

Creatures

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

Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+28% Synergy $0.51
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.37
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+27% Synergy $18.53
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+26% Synergy $23.76
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+25% Synergy $0.33
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+25% Synergy $0.20
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+24% Synergy $0.35
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+24% Synergy $4.48
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $4.11
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+22% Synergy $5.12
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+21% Synergy $2.91
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+20% Synergy $0.63
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+20% Synergy $1.08
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+17% Synergy $3.05
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+17% Synergy $0.14
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+16% Synergy $0.80
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+16% Synergy $0.18
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+14% Synergy $28.81
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+13% Synergy $0.34
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.29
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+13% Synergy $0.21
Jo Grant Jo Grant
+13% Synergy $0.13
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+12% Synergy $1.92
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+12% Synergy $0.12
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+12% Synergy $0.80
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+12% Synergy $0.17
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+12% Synergy $0.22
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+10% Synergy $0.44
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+9% Synergy $0.73
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+9% Synergy $1.84
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+9% Synergy $1.45
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+9% Synergy $0.15
Kor Blademaster Kor Blademaster
+9% Synergy $0.16
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+8% Synergy $0.17
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+8% Synergy $0.14
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+7% Synergy $0.30
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+6% Synergy $1.61
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+6% Synergy $0.27
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+5% Synergy $0.91
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+4% Synergy $10.61
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+3% Synergy $5.26
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+1% Synergy $0.53
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-2% Synergy $25.38
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-4% Synergy $2.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.25
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-7% Synergy $0.28
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-8% Synergy $9.61
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $43.75
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-11% Synergy $1.85

Instants

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

Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+25% Synergy $0.25
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+25% Synergy $1.39
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+20% Synergy $0.22
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+14% Synergy $0.48
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+12% Synergy $0.24
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+11% Synergy $0.20
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+10% Synergy $0.41
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.24
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $0.70
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $3.87
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+8% Synergy $0.09
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+8% Synergy $0.19
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+8% Synergy $2.88
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+7% Synergy $0.14
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+6% Synergy $0.29
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+6% Synergy $0.11
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+6% Synergy $0.17
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.14
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $3.73
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.11
Brought Back Brought Back
+5% Synergy $0.89
Oblation Oblation
+5% Synergy $0.62
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+4% Synergy $5.11
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+4% Synergy $1.36
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.22
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.41
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $4.77
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.40
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+2% Synergy $0.22
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+2% Synergy $0.52
Dispatch Dispatch
+1% Synergy $0.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-2% Synergy $8.48
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.63
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-4% Synergy $4.75
Disenchant Disenchant
-4% Synergy $0.17
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-4% Synergy $0.43
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-5% Synergy $0.85
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-6% Synergy $3.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-6% Synergy $6.29
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $17.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-8% Synergy $0.35
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-19% Synergy $0.71

Sorceries

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

Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+28% Synergy $1.15
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+28% Synergy $0.53
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+25% Synergy $1.34
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.35
Doomskar Doomskar
+15% Synergy $0.52
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.52
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+13% Synergy $0.81
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+12% Synergy $0.12
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.67
Rout Rout
+11% Synergy $0.32
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+11% Synergy $0.19
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+9% Synergy $1.28
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+8% Synergy $2.07
Flicker Flicker
+8% Synergy $5.15
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+8% Synergy $0.17
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+8% Synergy $1.33
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+8% Synergy $3.79
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+8% Synergy $0.30
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+8% Synergy $0.08
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+7% Synergy $6.07
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+7% Synergy $0.15
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $2.85
Aerith Rescue Mission Aerith Rescue Mission
+5% Synergy $0.07
Another Round Another Round
+4% Synergy $0.26
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+4% Synergy $0.50
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+1% Synergy $1.74
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
0% Synergy $0.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-5% Synergy $0.61
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-5% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $3.72
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+24% Synergy $3.36
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $8.73
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+21% Synergy $0.32
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+20% Synergy $0.81
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $34.57
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $15.20
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+17% Synergy $0.09
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+16% Synergy $5.49
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+16% Synergy $6.78
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+16% Synergy $0.18
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+16% Synergy $1.23
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+14% Synergy $3.63
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+12% Synergy $1.22
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+12% Synergy $2.99
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+10% Synergy $11.62
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+9% Synergy $19.00
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+9% Synergy $0.40
Relic Axe Relic Axe
+9% Synergy $0.08
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+9% Synergy $0.06
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+8% Synergy $42.43
The Regalia The Regalia
+8% Synergy $1.68
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+8% Synergy $0.12
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+8% Synergy $1.39
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+8% Synergy $4.29
Dúnedain Blade Dúnedain Blade
+8% Synergy $0.05
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+8% Synergy $0.18
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+8% Synergy $4.50
Mace of the Valiant Mace of the Valiant
+7% Synergy $0.16
Godsend Godsend
+7% Synergy $3.48
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+7% Synergy $0.70
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+7% Synergy $1.37
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+7% Synergy $0.21
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+6% Synergy $1.27
Kaldra Compleat Kaldra Compleat
+6% Synergy $8.31
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.78
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+6% Synergy $1.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.41
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+5% Synergy $1.31
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+5% Synergy $12.58
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $3.12
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+1% Synergy $36.22
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $18.67
Buster Sword Buster Sword
0% Synergy $34.63
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $19.65
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $5.37
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
-3% Synergy $5.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-7% Synergy $3.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-20% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $5.41
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+21% Synergy $0.36
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+16% Synergy $0.59
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+13% Synergy $8.09
Pariah Pariah
+12% Synergy $1.39
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.20
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+12% Synergy $0.05
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.35
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+8% Synergy $0.09
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+8% Synergy $0.16
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+7% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+6% Synergy $3.09
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+6% Synergy $0.10
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $3.02
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+5% Synergy $0.53
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+5% Synergy $0.45
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+5% Synergy $6.27
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+4% Synergy $4.24
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+4% Synergy $5.67
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+4% Synergy $4.53
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+4% Synergy $0.16
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.61
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+2% Synergy $2.49
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+1% Synergy $1.50
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
0% Synergy $1.37
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
0% Synergy $0.20
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $20.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.85
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $45.58
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-7% Synergy $4.91
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $1.51

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $1.00
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+7% Synergy $24.68
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $0.90

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+22% Synergy $0.30
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+21% Synergy $1.25
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+19% Synergy $4.33
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+17% Synergy $0.49
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+17% Synergy $7.96
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.18
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+13% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+12% Synergy $37.89
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $6.85
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+8% Synergy $12.11
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+8% Synergy $51.77
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.67
Vesuva Vesuva
+7% Synergy $4.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+6% Synergy $10.42
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy $0.16
Karoo Karoo
+5% Synergy $1.02
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+5% Synergy $1.05
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $3.43
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.63
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.34
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+3% Synergy $0.34
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+2% Synergy $5.80
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.16
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
0% Synergy $0.16
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
0% Synergy $0.49
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $43.32
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-5% Synergy $0.09
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.60
War Room War Room
-7% Synergy $2.83
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-15% Synergy $35.84
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-17% Synergy $16.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.52
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+7% Synergy $2.67
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.15
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $19.80
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $1.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-8% Synergy $0.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.18

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+23% Synergy $4.11
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+12% Synergy $1.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.55
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.67
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.22
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.17
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.06
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $35.43
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-3% Synergy $1.63
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.21

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