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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

#3606 Current Rank
#3644 Last Month

New Cards

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

Turtles Forever Turtles Forever
+8% Synergy $29.98

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
+55% Synergy $1.51
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+40% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+37% Synergy $5.54
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+37% Synergy $0.52
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+36% Synergy $2.73
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+35% Synergy $3.01
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+33% Synergy $1.24
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $2.23
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+33% Synergy $0.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+32% Synergy $4.63

Top Cards

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

Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+32% Synergy $0.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+31% Synergy $0.73
Reprieve Reprieve
+28% Synergy $1.33
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+24% Synergy $4.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+23% Synergy $2.78
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.25
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.53
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.99
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.75

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+4% Synergy $10.93
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-7% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $47.42

Creatures

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

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+32% Synergy $5.81
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+31% Synergy $5.32
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+31% Synergy $0.15
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+28% Synergy $1.34
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+28% Synergy $7.64
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+28% Synergy $0.46
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+27% Synergy $0.23
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+25% Synergy $17.94
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+25% Synergy $17.20
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+25% Synergy $0.49
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+24% Synergy $1.81
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+23% Synergy $0.20
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+22% Synergy $0.42
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+20% Synergy $1.09
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+19% Synergy $0.83
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+17% Synergy $5.16
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.54
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+16% Synergy $0.69
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+15% Synergy $0.42
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+13% Synergy $0.19
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+13% Synergy $0.53
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+12% Synergy $0.62
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+12% Synergy $0.13
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.18
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+11% Synergy $0.09
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+11% Synergy $0.19
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+11% Synergy $0.24
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+11% Synergy $0.84
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+10% Synergy $0.14
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+10% Synergy $9.36
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+9% Synergy $0.16
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+7% Synergy $29.73
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+6% Synergy $17.17
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+6% Synergy $0.32
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+5% Synergy $1.88
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.24
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+4% Synergy $4.59
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+4% Synergy $2.13
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+3% Synergy $9.77
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+2% Synergy $3.07
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+1% Synergy $1.19
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
0% Synergy $29.70
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
0% Synergy $16.89
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-3% Synergy $2.46
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-3% Synergy $0.23
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-6% Synergy $4.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $46.72
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $7.60

Instants

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+27% Synergy $1.28
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.88
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.23
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+20% Synergy $0.21
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+16% Synergy $2.07
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+9% Synergy $13.88
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+9% Synergy $0.10
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+8% Synergy $0.34
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+8% Synergy $0.30
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.14
Bandage Bandage
+6% Synergy $0.17
Burst of Energy Burst of Energy
+6% Synergy $0.23
Semester's End Semester's End
+5% Synergy $1.24
Battlefield Improvisation Battlefield Improvisation
+5% Synergy $4.21
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.64
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+4% Synergy $0.49
Unwanted Remake Unwanted Remake
+4% Synergy $0.14
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.14
Getaway Glamer Getaway Glamer
+4% Synergy $0.11
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+4% Synergy $6.07
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $1.03
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+3% Synergy $11.70
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+3% Synergy $3.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.27
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+3% Synergy $0.22
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+3% Synergy $0.09
Oblation Oblation
+3% Synergy $0.57
Condemn Condemn
+3% Synergy $0.15
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $1.64
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+1% Synergy $0.11
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+1% Synergy $5.97
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
0% Synergy $2.60
Parting Gust Parting Gust
0% Synergy $0.90
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.52
Dispatch Dispatch
-1% Synergy $0.19
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-7% Synergy $17.17
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-7% Synergy $0.95
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-7% Synergy $0.47
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $8.15
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-9% Synergy $7.90
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-10% Synergy $4.49
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-14% Synergy $0.86

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+32% Synergy $0.18
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+31% Synergy $1.87
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+28% Synergy $0.74
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+12% Synergy $2.35
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+12% Synergy $1.10
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+11% Synergy $0.30
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+11% Synergy $0.92
Doomskar Doomskar
+10% Synergy $0.46
Rout Rout
+10% Synergy $0.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $0.98
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+9% Synergy $0.06
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+8% Synergy $0.10
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+8% Synergy $0.11
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $5.09
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+7% Synergy $0.14
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+6% Synergy $0.40
End Hostilities End Hostilities
+6% Synergy $0.32
Cataclysm Cataclysm
+6% Synergy $4.15
Final Judgment Final Judgment
+6% Synergy $1.33
Board the Weatherlight Board the Weatherlight
+6% Synergy $0.06
Ultima Ultima
+5% Synergy $0.61
Flicker Flicker
+5% Synergy $5.06
Citywide Bust Citywide Bust
+5% Synergy $0.14
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+4% Synergy $12.06
Scout for Survivors Scout for Survivors
+4% Synergy $0.10
Honor Honor
+4% Synergy $0.15
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+2% Synergy $1.31
Another Round Another Round
+2% Synergy $0.36
Split Up Split Up
+2% Synergy $2.01
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.03
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+1% Synergy $0.85
Open the Armory Open the Armory
-1% Synergy $3.12
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.97
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.52
Farewell Farewell
-19% Synergy $4.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+27% Synergy $4.81
The Seriema The Seriema
+24% Synergy $0.86
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $10.31
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+20% Synergy $13.52
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+18% Synergy $0.09
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+17% Synergy $0.41
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+15% Synergy $41.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+14% Synergy $3.24
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+14% Synergy $0.15
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+13% Synergy $4.99
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.70
The Endstone The Endstone
+10% Synergy $2.75
The Regalia The Regalia
+9% Synergy $0.92
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+9% Synergy $0.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+8% Synergy $6.09
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+8% Synergy $5.58
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+8% Synergy $2.21
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+8% Synergy $1.18
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $4.80
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $4.84
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+7% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+6% Synergy $40.10
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $13.27
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+6% Synergy $5.23
Tamiyo's Journal Tamiyo's Journal
+6% Synergy $1.61
Butcher's Cleaver Butcher's Cleaver
+6% Synergy $0.08
Confession Dial Confession Dial
+6% Synergy $0.22
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+6% Synergy $0.27
Instant Ramen Instant Ramen
+5% Synergy $0.13
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+5% Synergy $0.05
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+5% Synergy $6.12
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $2.38
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+5% Synergy $2.18
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $46.47
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+5% Synergy $0.38
Golem-Skin Gauntlets Golem-Skin Gauntlets
+5% Synergy $0.19
Eye of Vecna Eye of Vecna
+5% Synergy $0.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $18.56
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $44.95
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+4% Synergy $0.67
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+2% Synergy $0.79
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $11.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
-1% Synergy $6.44
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.25
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $30.55
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-2% Synergy $24.11
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-4% Synergy $4.01
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
-4% Synergy $6.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy $4.37

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 $6.72
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+17% Synergy $0.37
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+17% Synergy $0.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+14% Synergy $6.47
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+14% Synergy $0.09
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+13% Synergy $0.38
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+12% Synergy $11.11
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+12% Synergy $0.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+7% Synergy $4.61
Path to Redemption Path to Redemption
+6% Synergy $0.04
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+6% Synergy $0.14
Sanctuary Lockdown Sanctuary Lockdown
+6% Synergy $0.10
Pariah Pariah
+5% Synergy $1.93
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.94
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.50
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Swift Reconfiguration Swift Reconfiguration
+5% Synergy $3.48
Seam Rip Seam Rip
+5% Synergy $0.70
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+4% Synergy $8.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+4% Synergy $6.06
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+3% Synergy $0.09
Guilty Conscience Guilty Conscience
+3% Synergy $5.33
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.63
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+2% Synergy $0.44
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $7.93
On Serra's Wings On Serra's Wings
+2% Synergy $0.29
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $28.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+1% Synergy $11.36
Forge Anew Forge Anew
0% Synergy $4.88
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
-1% Synergy $2.10
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $1.83
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
-2% Synergy $12.18
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-2% Synergy $0.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-3% Synergy $4.26
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-3% Synergy $0.53
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
-3% Synergy $4.01
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $24.31
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-5% Synergy $46.07
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $2.16

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+10% Synergy $1.04
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+8% Synergy $17.78
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
-1% Synergy $1.32

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+27% Synergy $4.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+24% Synergy $0.97
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+19% Synergy $0.26
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+15% Synergy $0.14
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+15% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+13% Synergy $8.64
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+11% Synergy $0.54
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+11% Synergy $38.01
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+10% Synergy $3.67
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+9% Synergy $5.54
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.28
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $5.62
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+5% Synergy $13.31
Scorched Ruins Scorched Ruins
+5% Synergy $58.06
Vesuva Vesuva
+5% Synergy $3.91
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.18
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.12
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+3% Synergy $1.85
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.26
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+3% Synergy $0.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+2% Synergy $11.66
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+2% Synergy $1.67
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $4.99
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.59
Karoo Karoo
+1% Synergy $1.16
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.56
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
0% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.06
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $4.79
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $35.79
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.48
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $5.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $24.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $19.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-8% Synergy $44.36
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
-8% Synergy $1.73
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+15% Synergy $0.35
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+7% Synergy $0.18
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+6% Synergy $0.29
White Auracite White Auracite
+6% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $1.71
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.23
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $31.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+16% Synergy $4.54
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+12% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+9% Synergy $0.98
Command Tower Command Tower
+8% Synergy $0.26
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+8% Synergy $2.71
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.22
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+4% Synergy $30.07
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.27
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.81
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $42.67
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.41
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.36
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.13

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