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Thancred Waters
Price tag $0.18

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

#3565 Current Rank
#3926 Last Week
#3580 Last Month

New Cards

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

Manhole Cover Manhole Cover
+18% Synergy $0.36
Turtles Forever Turtles Forever
+4% Synergy $0.37

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
+54% Synergy $1.00
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+48% Synergy $0.24
Rosa, Resolute White Mage Rosa, Resolute White Mage
+46% Synergy $3.30
Dancer's Chakrams Dancer's Chakrams
+42% Synergy $0.30
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+42% Synergy $0.71
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+37% Synergy $3.33
Reprieve Reprieve
+36% Synergy $1.10
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+36% Synergy $7.92
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+36% Synergy $3.53
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+36% Synergy $5.79

Top Cards

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

Ephemerate Ephemerate
+35% Synergy $5.30
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+34% Synergy $2.74
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+32% Synergy $0.98
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+32% Synergy $0.32
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+31% Synergy $1.46
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+31% Synergy $7.75
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+30% Synergy $3.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+15% Synergy $1.01
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $4.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+14% Synergy $37.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+3% Synergy $12.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $57.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-4% Synergy $55.57

Creatures

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

Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+33% Synergy $5.53
Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
+32% Synergy $0.41
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+32% Synergy $0.30
Thalia, Heretic Cathar Thalia, Heretic Cathar
+31% Synergy $1.10
Odric, Master Tactician Odric, Master Tactician
+31% Synergy $0.31
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+31% Synergy $1.71
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+31% Synergy $5.92
Linden, the Steadfast Queen Linden, the Steadfast Queen
+30% Synergy $0.39
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
+28% Synergy $19.28
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+28% Synergy $27.27
Auron, Venerated Guardian Auron, Venerated Guardian
+26% Synergy $0.27
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.42
Reidane, God of the Worthy Valkmira, Protector's Shield Reidane, God of the Worthy
+21% Synergy $0.44
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+20% Synergy $0.22
Sarah Jane Smith Sarah Jane Smith
+19% Synergy $0.29
Alisaie Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur
+18% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+16% Synergy $11.15
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+14% Synergy $1.72
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+14% Synergy $5.02
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+13% Synergy $16.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $2.89
Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector Senu, Keen-Eyed Protector
+12% Synergy $0.71
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+11% Synergy $0.33
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+11% Synergy $0.58
General Leo Cristophe General Leo Cristophe
+11% Synergy $0.15
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+8% Synergy $0.73
Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+8% Synergy $0.16
Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage Anafenza, Unyielding Lineage
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sigrid, God-Favored Sigrid, God-Favored
+8% Synergy $0.26
Isamaru, Hound of Konda Isamaru, Hound of Konda
+8% Synergy $0.90
Boromir, Warden of the Tower Boromir, Warden of the Tower
+6% Synergy $4.31
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+6% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+5% Synergy $0.33
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+5% Synergy $28.11
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+5% Synergy $28.74
Thalia, Guardian of Thraben Thalia, Guardian of Thraben
+4% Synergy $0.44
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+3% Synergy $2.74
Myrel, Shield of Argive Myrel, Shield of Argive
+3% Synergy $19.49
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+2% Synergy $20.11
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $21.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+1% Synergy $0.27
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
-1% Synergy $6.01
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
-1% Synergy $0.45
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $57.22
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-2% Synergy $7.21
Soul Warden Soul Warden
-5% Synergy $3.01
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-5% Synergy $0.41
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
-6% Synergy $8.45
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-9% Synergy $14.05

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+28% Synergy $2.09
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+27% Synergy $0.60
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+20% Synergy $0.24
Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+19% Synergy $0.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+17% Synergy $18.07
Riverguard's Reflexes Riverguard's Reflexes
+15% Synergy $0.06
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+13% Synergy $3.42
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+11% Synergy $0.34
Moogles' Valor Moogles' Valor
+10% Synergy $0.90
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+9% Synergy $0.37
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+7% Synergy $0.15
You Cannot Pass! You Cannot Pass!
+6% Synergy $0.16
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $21.24
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+4% Synergy $1.16
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+3% Synergy $2.35
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+3% Synergy $0.35
Semester's End Semester's End
+3% Synergy $1.10
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.81
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+2% Synergy $4.76
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
0% Synergy $7.03
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
0% Synergy $7.49
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.68
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.25
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
-3% Synergy $1.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-4% Synergy $1.47
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-7% Synergy $7.31
Disenchant Disenchant
-8% Synergy $0.08
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-12% Synergy $3.29

Sorceries

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+36% Synergy $0.33
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+35% Synergy $0.61
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+34% Synergy $0.98
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+33% Synergy $0.57
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
+21% Synergy $2.77
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.64
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.30
Search for Glory Search for Glory
+12% Synergy $0.79
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+8% Synergy $0.60
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+7% Synergy $5.25
Doomskar Doomskar
+7% Synergy $0.81
Rout Rout
+7% Synergy $0.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.26
Ultima Ultima
+6% Synergy $0.82
Sunset Revelry Sunset Revelry
+6% Synergy $0.16
The Crystal's Chosen The Crystal's Chosen
+6% Synergy $0.13
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+5% Synergy $0.36
Late to Dinner Late to Dinner
+5% Synergy $0.23
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+5% Synergy $0.28
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+3% Synergy $2.90
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+3% Synergy $11.28
Split Up Split Up
+3% Synergy $2.31
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+2% Synergy $0.90
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-6% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $3.12
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+30% Synergy $3.94
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+30% Synergy $11.53
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+28% Synergy $6.93
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+27% Synergy $35.87
The Seriema The Seriema
+24% Synergy $1.03
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.73
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $2.07
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+19% Synergy $5.92
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $7.73
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+15% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+13% Synergy $43.69
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+12% Synergy $0.89
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+12% Synergy $1.45
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+12% Synergy $0.28
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+11% Synergy $13.67
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+9% Synergy $5.37
The Regalia The Regalia
+9% Synergy $0.88
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+8% Synergy $5.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+8% Synergy $1.43
Andúril, Flame of the West Andúril, Flame of the West
+8% Synergy $5.12
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+7% Synergy $1.85
Thran Temporal Gateway Thran Temporal Gateway
+7% Synergy $0.47
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+7% Synergy $0.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+6% Synergy $7.29
Paladin's Arms Paladin's Arms
+6% Synergy $0.15
Avacyn's Memorial Avacyn's Memorial
+6% Synergy $8.94
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.10
Dragoon's Lance Dragoon's Lance
+6% Synergy $0.20
The Endstone The Endstone
+6% Synergy $2.69
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+5% Synergy $0.66
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+5% Synergy $1.31
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.81
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+3% Synergy $6.46
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+3% Synergy $7.41
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+2% Synergy $47.28
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $10.74
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+1% Synergy $28.38
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
0% Synergy $24.59
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-1% Synergy $40.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+19% Synergy $0.44
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+16% Synergy $3.48
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $12.19
Pariah Pariah
+15% Synergy $1.92
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+15% Synergy $0.23
War of the Last Alliance War of the Last Alliance
+14% Synergy $1.21
We Ride at Dawn We Ride at Dawn
+11% Synergy $0.38
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+9% Synergy $0.60
Bonds of Faith Bonds of Faith
+7% Synergy $0.08
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.82
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+5% Synergy $0.44
Champions from Beyond Champions from Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.53
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+3% Synergy $8.72
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+3% Synergy $6.56
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+3% Synergy $0.72
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+3% Synergy $0.61
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.51
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $30.42
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+1% Synergy $8.79
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $16.22
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.04
With Great Power . . . With Great Power . . .
-1% Synergy $0.71
Cleric Class Cleric Class
-1% Synergy $2.39
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-8% Synergy $0.58

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+12% Synergy $1.66
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+5% Synergy $19.93
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
0% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+34% Synergy $6.05
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+28% Synergy $0.30
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+23% Synergy $1.49
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+18% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.65
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+16% Synergy $0.25
Clive's Hideaway Clive's Hideaway
+16% Synergy $0.62
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+10% Synergy $10.06
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+10% Synergy $0.30
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+9% Synergy $4.44
Lotus Vale Lotus Vale
+8% Synergy $39.40
Eiganjo Castle Eiganjo Castle
+7% Synergy $12.91
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.26
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+6% Synergy $1.13
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.98
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+4% Synergy $12.99
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.48
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+1% Synergy $7.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.40
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.49
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
0% Synergy $51.64
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.29
Karoo Karoo
-1% Synergy $1.22
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-2% Synergy $8.12
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $39.96
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-2% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+13% Synergy $0.43
White Auracite White Auracite
+12% Synergy $0.16
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $36.62
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.29
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $2.89
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy $0.34
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.45
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-1% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-2% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-2% Synergy $0.63

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $2.89
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+10% Synergy $0.28
Command Tower Command Tower
+7% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.26
Abstergo Entertainment Abstergo Entertainment
+6% Synergy $1.77
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+5% Synergy $3.45
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+5% Synergy $34.32
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.51
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.41
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
-1% Synergy $1.68

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