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The Council of Four
Price tag $0.78

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

#530 Current Rank
#495 Last Week
#488 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.

Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+6% Synergy $12.59
Uthros Psionicist Uthros Psionicist
+4% Synergy $0.17
Station Monitor Station Monitor
+3% Synergy $0.07
Moonlit Meditation Moonlit Meditation
+2% Synergy $1.06
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+1% Synergy $18.25

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 $4.70
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+50% Synergy $1.05
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+50% Synergy $5.66
Vodalian Wave-Knight Vodalian Wave-Knight
+49% Synergy $0.86
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+43% Synergy $0.71
Prince Imrahil the Fair Prince Imrahil the Fair
+43% Synergy $0.09
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+41% Synergy $0.40
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+41% Synergy $1.39
Herald of Hoofbeats Herald of Hoofbeats
+41% Synergy $4.65
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+40% Synergy $0.19

Top Cards

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

Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+38% Synergy $0.95
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+33% Synergy $2.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+33% Synergy $10.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+30% Synergy $1.81
Propaganda Propaganda
+24% Synergy $2.32
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $6.02
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+16% Synergy $0.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
+3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $35.22
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+8% Synergy $35.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $49.97
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+4% Synergy $14.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.41
Force of Will Force of Will
-3% Synergy $61.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $42.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $46.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $36.35

Creatures

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

Knight Exemplar Knight Exemplar
+37% Synergy $2.67
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+36% Synergy $0.40
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+34% Synergy $0.71
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+32% Synergy $0.86
Marshal of Zhalfir Marshal of Zhalfir
+30% Synergy $0.12
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.84
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+28% Synergy $0.48
Haytham Kenway Haytham Kenway
+28% Synergy $0.24
Mischievous Mystic Mischievous Mystic
+27% Synergy $0.16
Emrakul's Messenger Emrakul's Messenger
+27% Synergy $0.19
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+26% Synergy $0.57
Minn, Wily Illusionist Minn, Wily Illusionist
+26% Synergy $5.24
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+23% Synergy $2.34
Flumph Flumph
+22% Synergy $1.12
Valiant Knight Valiant Knight
+22% Synergy $0.31
Faramir, Prince of Ithilien Faramir, Prince of Ithilien
+21% Synergy $0.22
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+20% Synergy $5.12
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+18% Synergy $9.14
Detective of the Month Detective of the Month
+18% Synergy $0.17
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.78
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+16% Synergy $0.41
Silverwing Squadron Silverwing Squadron
+16% Synergy $0.31
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
+15% Synergy $0.36
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+14% Synergy $34.28
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.22
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+14% Synergy $0.36
Dion, Bahamut's Dominant Bahamut, Warden of Light Dion, Bahamut's Dominant
+14% Synergy $0.68
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+13% Synergy $2.19
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+12% Synergy $0.22
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+12% Synergy $1.02
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+11% Synergy $0.28
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+11% Synergy $0.24
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+11% Synergy $1.21
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+10% Synergy $6.31
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+10% Synergy $4.58
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+10% Synergy $5.86
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+10% Synergy $0.14
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.87
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $4.67
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+9% Synergy $3.85
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.32
Suppressor Skyguard Suppressor Skyguard
+9% Synergy $8.13
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+9% Synergy $0.16
Knights of Dol Amroth Knights of Dol Amroth
+9% Synergy $0.05
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+7% Synergy $1.18
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.96
Sun Titan Sun Titan
0% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $47.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Dream Fracture Dream Fracture
+31% Synergy $0.11
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+30% Synergy $0.24
Oblation Oblation
+18% Synergy $0.61
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+16% Synergy $0.22
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+13% Synergy $1.66
Opt Opt
+13% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+13% Synergy $0.47
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+13% Synergy $0.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+12% Synergy $1.35
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+11% Synergy $6.24
Negate Negate
+9% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Vision Skeins Vision Skeins
+8% Synergy $0.96
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $6.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+7% Synergy $8.32
Reprieve Reprieve
+6% Synergy $1.07
Words of Wisdom Words of Wisdom
+6% Synergy $0.83
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.06
Pongify Pongify
+5% Synergy $2.20
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.30
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+5% Synergy $2.54
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $2.04
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $16.96
Consider Consider
+4% Synergy $0.44
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+4% Synergy $2.27
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.11
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+3% Synergy $0.25
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+3% Synergy $1.34
Resculpt Resculpt
+3% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.96
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+2% Synergy $0.44
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.16
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.13
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+1% Synergy $7.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.69
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
0% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $8.07
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-2% Synergy $51.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $44.80

Sorceries

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

Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+26% Synergy $0.27
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+23% Synergy $1.98
Fell the Mighty Fell the Mighty
+22% Synergy $0.12
Slaughter the Strong Slaughter the Strong
+15% Synergy $0.13
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+13% Synergy $0.20
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+12% Synergy $0.30
Council's Judgment Council's Judgment
+11% Synergy $0.25
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+9% Synergy $0.14
Valiant Endeavor Valiant Endeavor
+9% Synergy $1.04
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $4.81
Preordain Preordain
+8% Synergy $0.60
Sculpted Sunburst Sculpted Sunburst
+8% Synergy $0.10
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+7% Synergy $0.57
Ponder Ponder
+6% Synergy $1.32
Farewell Farewell
+5% Synergy $4.02
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+5% Synergy $7.96
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.36
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+4% Synergy $0.98
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.16
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+4% Synergy $0.83
The Battle of Bywater The Battle of Bywater
+4% Synergy $1.63
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.69
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $1.56
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.63
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-2% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-2% Synergy $2.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+15% Synergy $0.26
The Circle of Loyalty The Circle of Loyalty
+15% Synergy $0.50
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+13% Synergy $4.39
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+11% Synergy $8.98
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy $5.09
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+10% Synergy $3.10
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+9% Synergy $36.64
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+8% Synergy $1.04
Spellbook Spellbook
+7% Synergy $1.50
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+6% Synergy $14.31
Thopter Fabricator Thopter Fabricator
+5% Synergy $0.30
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $1.29
Unstable Glyphbridge Sandswirl Wanderglyph Unstable Glyphbridge
+5% Synergy $0.14
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.41
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $9.49
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+2% Synergy $18.85
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-1% Synergy $3.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+30% Synergy $4.04
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+28% Synergy $2.02
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+28% Synergy $0.17
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+24% Synergy $3.29
Knowledge Is Power Knowledge Is Power
+24% Synergy $0.18
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+21% Synergy $0.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+20% Synergy $24.24
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+20% Synergy $0.27
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+19% Synergy $1.54
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+15% Synergy $0.42
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+14% Synergy $7.16
Proft's Eidetic Memory Proft's Eidetic Memory
+12% Synergy $5.26
Well of Ideas Well of Ideas
+11% Synergy $1.36
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+10% Synergy $0.41
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.14
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+8% Synergy $1.35
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
+7% Synergy $9.52
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+6% Synergy $45.69
Struggle for Project Purity Struggle for Project Purity
+6% Synergy $1.17
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $6.98
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+5% Synergy $2.33
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+5% Synergy $2.37
Noble Heritage Noble Heritage
+5% Synergy $0.23
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $20.65
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $1.51
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+4% Synergy $0.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+4% Synergy $4.52
Monk Class Monk Class
+4% Synergy $0.47
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+4% Synergy $0.18
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+4% Synergy $0.60
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $2.44
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+3% Synergy $3.38
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+2% Synergy $3.31
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+2% Synergy $4.58
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+1% Synergy $3.99
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $3.09
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-1% Synergy $4.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $3.82
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+6% Synergy $6.80
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.98
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+4% Synergy $35.15
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-4% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+28% Synergy $2.59
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+28% Synergy $4.21
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+28% Synergy $0.91
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+9% Synergy $2.98
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+8% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.09
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.38
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+5% Synergy $0.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.18
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $6.83
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.45
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $4.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.42
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.15
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.24
Rivendell Rivendell
+1% Synergy $1.05
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $18.71
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+44% Synergy $2.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+32% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+17% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+10% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+8% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.42
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.17
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.19
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+5% Synergy $4.32
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $10.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+3% Synergy $0.51
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.20
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+13% Synergy $0.16
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+8% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.12
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
+5% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $12.09
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $3.56
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.17
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.55
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+3% Synergy $0.27
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+3% Synergy $5.05
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.69
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+2% Synergy $7.96
Skybridge Towers Skybridge Towers
+2% Synergy $0.09
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.10
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.69
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $3.98
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
0% Synergy $4.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
0% Synergy $3.96
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
0% Synergy $0.16
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $15.63
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
-1% Synergy $19.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
-1% Synergy $0.26
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-2% Synergy $11.42
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
-2% Synergy $0.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $27.34
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.79
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-5% Synergy $0.08

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