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The Council of Four
Price tag $0.71

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#491 Current Rank
#491 Last Week
#505 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Council of Four.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Council of Four decks.

The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+14% Synergy $1.67
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.35
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
+1% Synergy $0.52
The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+1% Synergy $3.12
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $33.89

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Council of Four's abilities and overall game plan.

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+57% Synergy $6.41
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+50% Synergy $0.83
Vodalian Wave-Knight Vodalian Wave-Knight
+50% Synergy $0.85
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+49% Synergy $7.91
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+45% Synergy $0.38
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+42% Synergy $0.07
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+41% Synergy $3.95
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+41% Synergy $1.10
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+40% Synergy $0.39
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+39% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Council of Four decks.

Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+34% Synergy $2.52
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+34% Synergy $13.78
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+30% Synergy $1.55
Propaganda Propaganda
+23% Synergy $2.67
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $4.93
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+16% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.72
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.67
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.15
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.05

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $44.01
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+8% Synergy $34.54
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $46.24
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $13.88
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $63.77
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $40.43
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $37.99
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $13.37
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Council of Four's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+37% Synergy $0.66
Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+37% Synergy $2.70
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+33% Synergy $0.52
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+32% Synergy $0.45
Marshal of Zhalfir Marshal of Zhalfir
+28% Synergy $0.08
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.89
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+28% Synergy $0.77
Haytham Kenway Haytham Kenway
+28% Synergy $0.21
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+27% Synergy $0.12
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.20
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+25% Synergy $0.50
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+25% Synergy $6.89
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+23% Synergy $7.08
Flumph Flumph
+21% Synergy $1.33
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+21% Synergy $0.31
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+20% Synergy $6.39
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+20% Synergy $0.21
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+19% Synergy $9.69
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+18% Synergy $0.13
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $3.51
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+16% Synergy $0.54
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+16% Synergy $0.29
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+15% Synergy $0.42
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+15% Synergy $0.47
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+14% Synergy $33.00
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+14% Synergy $0.31
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+13% Synergy $0.12
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+13% Synergy $3.02
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+11% Synergy $0.35
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.16
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+11% Synergy $1.48
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.17
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+10% Synergy $1.98
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.86
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $5.79
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+9% Synergy $3.27
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+9% Synergy $4.44
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+9% Synergy $7.05
Suppressor Skyguard Suppressor Skyguard
+9% Synergy $7.76
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+9% Synergy $0.08
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+9% Synergy $0.03
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+8% Synergy $4.76
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+8% Synergy $0.19
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+7% Synergy $4.77
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $42.59
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.59
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Council of Four safe.

Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+30% Synergy $0.10
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+28% Synergy $0.26
Oblation Oblation
+18% Synergy $0.60
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+17% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+14% Synergy $0.36
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $2.29
Opt Opt
+12% Synergy $0.10
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+12% Synergy $0.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+11% Synergy $1.13
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $8.00
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+8% Synergy $9.39
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+8% Synergy $0.70
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $7.39
Reprieve Reprieve
+7% Synergy $1.20
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $1.53
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+5% Synergy $0.67
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.25
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.00
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $1.97
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $14.83
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.30
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $1.87
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.06
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $0.68
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.39
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.71
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.07
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+1% Synergy $7.72
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.74
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $7.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $45.37
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $48.35

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Council of Four's game plan and control the board.

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+25% Synergy $0.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+23% Synergy $3.20
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.14
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+15% Synergy $0.11
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+12% Synergy $0.14
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.23
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+11% Synergy $0.33
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+10% Synergy $0.17
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.17
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+9% Synergy $0.73
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.75
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+8% Synergy $0.09
Preordain Preordain
+7% Synergy $0.46
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.47
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $3.39
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.29
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.98
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.13
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+4% Synergy $0.88
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+4% Synergy $2.37
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.59
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+3% Synergy $1.55
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.10
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.43
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-2% Synergy $0.10

Utility Artifacts

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

The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+15% Synergy $0.55
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+14% Synergy $0.18
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+13% Synergy $5.45
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+11% Synergy $3.70
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy $9.25
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+10% Synergy $9.33
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+9% Synergy $35.85
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+8% Synergy $1.10
Spellbook Spellbook
+7% Synergy $2.85
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $13.18
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+6% Synergy $1.40
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+5% Synergy $0.32
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.53
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $15.75
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
0% Synergy $3.89
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Council of Four's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+37% Synergy $1.19
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+30% Synergy $2.22
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+28% Synergy $3.13
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+28% Synergy $0.14
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+25% Synergy $8.22
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+24% Synergy $0.13
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+21% Synergy $0.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+20% Synergy $25.88
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+20% Synergy $0.20
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $0.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+16% Synergy $8.15
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+15% Synergy $0.37
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+11% Synergy $2.80
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+11% Synergy $1.93
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+11% Synergy $0.41
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.09
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+7% Synergy $1.98
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+7% Synergy $11.35
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $40.08
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $6.82
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $19.92
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $4.00
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+5% Synergy $1.20
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+5% Synergy $1.15
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $4.85
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $1.81
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Monk Class Monk Class
+4% Synergy $0.31
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+4% Synergy $0.29
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $7.03
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+3% Synergy $0.50
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $1.76
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $5.93
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
0% Synergy $4.23
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $3.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Council of Four to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.07
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $6.04
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.90
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $30.20
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $5.95

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.27
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+27% Synergy $5.15
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+27% Synergy $0.54
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+9% Synergy $2.40
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $6.69
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.42
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.19
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $5.74
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.22
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $3.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.02
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.18
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.51
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.12
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.04
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-7% Synergy $10.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+42% Synergy $3.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $1.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+16% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+9% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.14
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.24
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.18
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $5.64
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $12.18
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.85
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.27

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Council of Four decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+13% Synergy $0.10
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+8% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.16
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.09
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.09
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $13.85
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+4% Synergy $0.13
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.43
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $5.45
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.17
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.36
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $32.59
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $8.62
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.71
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.04
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.72
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $2.48
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.33
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.59
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $15.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $14.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.11
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.28
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $7.79
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $24.71
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-3% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $12.78
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-5% Synergy $0.08

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