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Thancred Waters
Price tag $0.11

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

#3440 Current Rank
#3095 Last Week
#3694 Last Month

New Cards

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

Appa, the Vigilant Appa, the Vigilant
+23% Synergy $3.55
Momo, Playful Pet Momo, Playful Pet
+22% Synergy $0.15
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+19% Synergy $0.65
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+15% Synergy $2.31
Turtles Forever Turtles Forever
+14% Synergy $29.99

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
+56% Synergy $0.84
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+39% Synergy $0.13
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+34% Synergy $0.26
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+33% Synergy $2.20
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+32% Synergy $6.18
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+32% Synergy $0.58
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+32% Synergy $1.12
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.13
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.78
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+32% Synergy $4.54

Top Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+31% Synergy $2.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $2.70
Reprieve Reprieve
+26% Synergy $1.22
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.21
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+20% Synergy $2.95
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $2.58
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+14% Synergy $1.08
Austere Command Austere Command
+5% Synergy $0.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.72
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.71

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $30.57
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+2% Synergy $11.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-11% Synergy $44.01

Creatures

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

Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.43
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+27% Synergy $5.96
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+26% Synergy $16.25
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+26% Synergy $0.46
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+25% Synergy $6.25
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+23% Synergy $17.15
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+23% Synergy $0.15
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+22% Synergy $0.23
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+22% Synergy $1.08
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+19% Synergy $0.63
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+18% Synergy $0.90
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+18% Synergy $6.14
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.88
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+16% Synergy $0.29
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+15% Synergy $1.26
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+15% Synergy $0.45
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+13% Synergy $0.36
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+13% Synergy $0.65
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+13% Synergy $0.22
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+13% Synergy $0.08
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.18
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+13% Synergy $0.69
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+13% Synergy $0.19
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+13% Synergy $0.12
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+13% Synergy $0.14
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+12% Synergy $0.19
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+10% Synergy $0.50
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+10% Synergy $0.14
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+10% Synergy $0.21
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+9% Synergy $28.29
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+9% Synergy $0.10
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+9% Synergy $98.53
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
+9% Synergy $0.09
Loran, Disciple of History Loran, Disciple of History
+9% Synergy $0.10
Samwise the Stouthearted Samwise the Stouthearted
+8% Synergy $0.08
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+6% Synergy $2.40
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+4% Synergy $0.61
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+2% Synergy $8.28
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+2% Synergy $28.57
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $16.67
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+2% Synergy $1.43
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+2% Synergy $0.75
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.21
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
0% Synergy $3.98
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
-1% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-3% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-4% Synergy $0.20
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.54
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-7% Synergy $1.89
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-7% Synergy $2.07

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+22% Synergy $0.94
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+21% Synergy $1.00
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+19% Synergy $0.31
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+19% Synergy $1.67
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+16% Synergy $0.18
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+10% Synergy $0.27
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+10% Synergy $0.36
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+10% Synergy $0.05
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+8% Synergy $0.26
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $0.88
Bandage Bandage
+7% Synergy $0.16
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+7% Synergy $0.24
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+6% Synergy $3.95
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+5% Synergy $0.81
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+5% Synergy $14.98
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.66
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+5% Synergy $0.13
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+5% Synergy $0.12
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+4% Synergy $2.66
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Oblation Oblation
+4% Synergy $0.60
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+4% Synergy $0.09
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.10
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $5.56
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.13
Brought Back Brought Back
+3% Synergy $1.71
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+1% Synergy $2.97
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $6.18
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+1% Synergy $1.01
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+1% Synergy $0.46
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $9.24
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Dispatch Dispatch
0% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.62
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.06
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.29
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-6% Synergy $0.77
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-6% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.14
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-7% Synergy $6.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.86
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-8% Synergy $14.98
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-9% Synergy $3.73
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-20% Synergy $0.95

Sorceries

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

Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+28% Synergy $0.68
Fumigate Fumigate
+27% Synergy $0.16
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.78
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+22% Synergy $1.31
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+14% Synergy $0.93
Doomskar Doomskar
+12% Synergy $0.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.04
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+10% Synergy $0.80
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $3.07
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+9% Synergy $0.09
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+9% Synergy $0.12
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+8% Synergy $1.91
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+8% Synergy $0.27
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+8% Synergy $0.14
Rout Rout
+8% Synergy $0.33
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $0.09
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+7% Synergy $1.34
Ultima Ultima
+6% Synergy $0.43
Flicker Flicker
+6% Synergy $5.26
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+6% Synergy $0.33
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+6% Synergy $0.17
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+6% Synergy $0.06
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+6% Synergy $3.43
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+6% Synergy $0.07
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+5% Synergy $9.56
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.12
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+3% Synergy $0.34
Another Round Another Round
+3% Synergy $0.27
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.27
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+3% Synergy $1.39
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.53
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $8.73
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.45
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-3% Synergy $1.87
Farewell Farewell
-18% Synergy $3.41

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+28% Synergy $4.13
The Seriema The Seriema
+25% Synergy $0.84
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+20% Synergy $0.11
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+20% Synergy $0.46
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+19% Synergy $9.37
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+17% Synergy $3.77
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+17% Synergy $12.49
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $36.63
The Endstone The Endstone
+13% Synergy $2.87
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+12% Synergy $4.20
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.85
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+12% Synergy $0.13
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+10% Synergy $5.23
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+10% Synergy $5.78
The Regalia The Regalia
+10% Synergy $0.79
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+10% Synergy $0.43
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+10% Synergy $0.85
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+9% Synergy $3.78
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+9% Synergy $0.96
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $12.25
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $3.64
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+7% Synergy $1.78
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $4.41
Dúnedain Blade Dúnedain Blade
+7% Synergy $0.05
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.27
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+7% Synergy $0.06
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+7% Synergy $0.10
Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster Bessie, the Doctor's Roadster
+7% Synergy $0.14
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+6% Synergy $17.35
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+6% Synergy $0.04
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+6% Synergy $0.12
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+6% Synergy $0.36
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+6% Synergy $1.65
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+6% Synergy $1.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+5% Synergy $43.68
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.34
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+5% Synergy $0.05
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+5% Synergy $0.22
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.14
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+3% Synergy $2.56
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+2% Synergy $38.64
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+1% Synergy $37.84
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-1% Synergy $20.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.21
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-2% Synergy $5.30
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $33.44
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $17.47
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-8% Synergy $3.43
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.82

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+20% Synergy $0.31
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+19% Synergy $1.38
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+18% Synergy $5.92
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+13% Synergy $0.18
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+12% Synergy $8.77
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+12% Synergy $0.06
Path to Redemption Path to Redemption
+10% Synergy $0.03
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $4.91
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+9% Synergy $0.22
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+9% Synergy $3.69
Pariah Pariah
+7% Synergy $1.50
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+7% Synergy $0.08
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.14
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+6% Synergy $0.33
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+6% Synergy $0.30
Seam Rip Seam Rip
+6% Synergy $0.35
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $7.91
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+5% Synergy $5.66
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+4% Synergy $2.63
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+4% Synergy $0.07
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.44
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.40
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $6.51
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+2% Synergy $11.40
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+2% Synergy $0.30
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+1% Synergy $4.01
With Great Power... With Great Power...
0% Synergy $0.51
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.89
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.16
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.22
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $1.81
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-2% Synergy $3.33
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $20.01
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-5% Synergy $4.01
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $40.10
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-11% Synergy $1.80

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.90
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+4% Synergy $17.90
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.24

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+24% Synergy $3.59
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+21% Synergy $0.85
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+18% Synergy $0.24
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+16% Synergy $7.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+15% Synergy $0.37
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+14% Synergy $0.67
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+12% Synergy $38.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+9% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $5.69
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+6% Synergy $13.12
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+6% Synergy $56.76
Vesuva Vesuva
+6% Synergy $3.47
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.77
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+4% Synergy $2.05
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+4% Synergy $0.15
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+3% Synergy $4.85
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+3% Synergy $10.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.78
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.32
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+3% Synergy $1.36
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Karoo Karoo
+2% Synergy $1.09
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+2% Synergy $0.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.10
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.07
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.22
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-1% Synergy $0.44
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-1% Synergy $0.45
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.05
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $34.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $38.24
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $21.03
War Room War Room
-6% Synergy $4.92
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $18.39
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.73
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-11% Synergy $0.13

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+14% Synergy $0.35
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+8% Synergy $0.16
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+7% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.14
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.26
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.20
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+1% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-2% Synergy $25.64
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.93

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.88
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+11% Synergy $0.42
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.04
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+9% Synergy $2.44
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.18
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+4% Synergy $0.25
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+4% Synergy $3.29
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $34.76
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.62
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.17

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