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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

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3319 Current Rank
#4336 Last Week
#3542 Past 2 Years

New Cards

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

Rapier Wit Rapier Wit
+8% Synergy $0.15
Practiced Offense Practiced Offense
+7% Synergy $0.70
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+7% Synergy $0.76
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.26
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
+3% Synergy $0.29

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
+53% Synergy $1.48
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+47% Synergy $3.99
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+44% Synergy $0.26
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+42% Synergy $0.31
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+39% Synergy $0.96
Reprieve Reprieve
+37% Synergy $1.30
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+37% Synergy $7.43
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+37% Synergy $6.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+36% Synergy $3.91
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+35% Synergy $5.15

Top Cards

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

Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+35% Synergy $2.39
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+34% Synergy $9.99
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+34% Synergy $4.87
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+31% Synergy $2.08
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+30% Synergy $4.71
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+28% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+26% Synergy $3.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+13% Synergy $1.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+15% Synergy $37.90
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+1% Synergy $14.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-5% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-15% Synergy $6.17

Creatures

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

Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+32% Synergy $7.05
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+32% Synergy $0.40
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+31% Synergy $9.21
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+30% Synergy $0.38
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+29% Synergy $1.68
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+29% Synergy $0.22
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+28% Synergy $1.97
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+28% Synergy $0.44
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+27% Synergy $27.73
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+25% Synergy $0.30
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+24% Synergy $0.37
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+23% Synergy $19.75
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+19% Synergy $0.29
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+19% Synergy $0.47
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+18% Synergy $0.24
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+17% Synergy $0.29
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+17% Synergy $13.00
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+15% Synergy $0.69
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+15% Synergy $0.73
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+14% Synergy $5.04
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+12% Synergy $0.29
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+12% Synergy $0.18
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+11% Synergy $1.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $3.10
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+10% Synergy $0.35
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+10% Synergy $0.25
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+10% Synergy $0.32
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+9% Synergy $0.73
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+9% Synergy $17.83
Gandalf, White Rider Gandalf, White Rider
+9% Synergy $2.10
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+8% Synergy $0.18
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+8% Synergy $1.17
Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon" Kongming, "Sleeping Dragon"
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+6% Synergy $0.33
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+6% Synergy $0.31
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+5% Synergy $18.57
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+3% Synergy $31.14
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+3% Synergy $20.63
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+3% Synergy $5.71
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+2% Synergy $30.29
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+1% Synergy $0.64
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+1% Synergy $3.84
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
0% Synergy $0.30
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
0% Synergy $0.32
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $60.48
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $4.55
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-2% Synergy $6.44
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-4% Synergy $3.91
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.43
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $13.69

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+28% Synergy $1.21
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.47
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+21% Synergy $0.32
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+19% Synergy $0.26
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+15% Synergy $0.44
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+13% Synergy $1.38
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+13% Synergy $14.66
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+12% Synergy $0.08
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+12% Synergy $0.26
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+12% Synergy $2.54
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+12% Synergy $0.36
Valor Made Real Valor Made Real
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+8% Synergy $2.17
Shelter Shelter
+6% Synergy $0.23
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $1.07
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.22
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+6% Synergy $7.39
Gideon's Sacrifice Gideon's Sacrifice
+5% Synergy $0.30
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+5% Synergy $0.14
Auron's Inspiration Auron's Inspiration
+5% Synergy $0.16
Pressure Point Pressure Point
+5% Synergy $0.09
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rebellious Strike Rebellious Strike
+5% Synergy $0.21
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+4% Synergy $0.18
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Destroy Evil Destroy Evil
+4% Synergy $0.22
Martyrdom Martyrdom
+3% Synergy $0.46
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.97
Oblation Oblation
+2% Synergy $0.62
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $3.17
Semester's End Semester's End
+2% Synergy $1.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.27
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+0% Synergy $5.08
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+0% Synergy $0.64
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.32
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
-1% Synergy $6.97
Dispatch Dispatch
-1% Synergy $0.33
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-2% Synergy $1.16
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.40
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-4% Synergy $5.76
Disenchant Disenchant
-7% Synergy $0.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-8% Synergy $7.94
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $4.30

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+32% Synergy $0.32
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+31% Synergy $0.28
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+30% Synergy $0.66
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+29% Synergy $0.52
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+28% Synergy $0.28
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+15% Synergy $5.02
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+14% Synergy $0.29
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+11% Synergy $0.72
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+11% Synergy $0.82
Doomskar Doomskar
+9% Synergy $0.83
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.42
Ultima Ultima
+8% Synergy $0.57
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+8% Synergy $0.22
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+7% Synergy $0.18
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+6% Synergy $5.81
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+6% Synergy $1.24
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.42
Split Up Split Up
+5% Synergy $1.92
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.32
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+4% Synergy $0.25
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+3% Synergy $0.28
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.69
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+0% Synergy $0.41
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+0% Synergy $2.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-7% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+27% Synergy $3.54
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+24% Synergy $12.17
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+24% Synergy $4.33
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $6.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $30.84
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.80
The Seriema The Seriema
+18% Synergy $0.79
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+17% Synergy $0.48
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+16% Synergy $2.62
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+16% Synergy $0.28
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+14% Synergy $8.18
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+12% Synergy $7.16
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+12% Synergy $45.96
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+11% Synergy $5.28
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+11% Synergy $0.27
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+10% Synergy $0.25
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+9% Synergy $0.94
Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+9% Synergy $0.40
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+8% Synergy $5.14
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $14.15
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $1.26
The Regalia The Regalia
+6% Synergy $1.19
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+6% Synergy $0.15
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+6% Synergy $5.02
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+5% Synergy $0.51
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+5% Synergy $0.33
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.30
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+4% Synergy $8.51
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+4% Synergy $0.41
White Mage's Staff White Mage's Staff
+4% Synergy $0.17
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+4% Synergy $0.35
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+4% Synergy $1.08
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.91
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+3% Synergy $0.70
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $7.95
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+2% Synergy $6.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+2% Synergy $5.38
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $19.33
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+1% Synergy $6.04
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $11.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+0% Synergy $46.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
0% Synergy $27.95
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $2.69
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-1% Synergy $24.82
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $41.15
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-12% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+23% Synergy $0.41
Pariah Pariah
+14% Synergy $2.19
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+14% Synergy $9.28
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+13% Synergy $0.23
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+11% Synergy $1.59
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+10% Synergy $0.40
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $3.95
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+9% Synergy $6.35
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+9% Synergy $0.07
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+7% Synergy $0.65
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+7% Synergy $3.29
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $7.84
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.42
Brilliant Wings Brilliant Wings
+3% Synergy $30.37
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.74
Feather of Flight Feather of Flight
+3% Synergy $0.34
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+3% Synergy $0.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+2% Synergy $6.60
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.73
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+0% Synergy $2.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
0% Synergy $8.58
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
0% Synergy $9.08
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
0% Synergy $1.21
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
-1% Synergy $6.39
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.18
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.52
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-2% Synergy $2.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-2% Synergy $63.03
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-2% Synergy $0.38
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-3% Synergy $0.48
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-7% Synergy $0.69

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.92
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+0% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+24% Synergy $1.67
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+16% Synergy $0.37
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+13% Synergy $0.31
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+12% Synergy $0.33
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+8% Synergy $12.99
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $2.45
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+6% Synergy $40.55
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+5% Synergy $7.19
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.98
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+4% Synergy $14.07
War Room War Room
+4% Synergy $2.41
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $13.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.84
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $7.16
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+2% Synergy $0.53
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+1% Synergy $3.83
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+1% Synergy $0.24
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $4.72
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+0% Synergy $0.78
Karoo Karoo
+0% Synergy $1.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.36
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.80
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
-2% Synergy $0.80
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.35
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-12% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

White Auracite White Auracite
+13% Synergy $0.15
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+12% Synergy $1.10
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $35.66
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.31
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $3.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.50
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+2% Synergy $5.50
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+10% Synergy $3.10
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.54
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+5% Synergy $1.32
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $35.38
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+5% Synergy $0.28
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+4% Synergy $2.16
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+3% Synergy $3.88
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.30
Plains Plains
+0% Synergy $2.00
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy $50.28
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.35

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