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Thranduil, the Elvenking
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Brackets

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
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Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
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Optimized: high power, anything goes
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cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Thranduil, the Elvenking builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

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New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Marwyn, the Preserver Marwyn, the Preserver
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.35
Carnivorous Cultivator Carnivorous Cultivator
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.35
Ferocity of the Hunt Ferocity of the Hunt
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.20
Something Worth Saving Something Worth Saving
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.13
Simulacrum Shaper Simulacrum Shaper
+1% Synergy in 4% of decks $1.82

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Thranduil, Sindarin Liege Thranduil, Sindarin Liege
+69% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.27
Woodland Weavemaster Woodland Weavemaster
+64% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+60% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.27
Elvenking's Halls Elvenking's Halls
+57% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.16
Thranduil's Company Thranduil's Company
+57% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.33
Guardian of the Halls Guardian of the Halls
+53% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.16
Elven Raft-Steerer Elven Raft-Steerer
+53% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.31
Silvan Reveler Silvan Reveler
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.17
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $8.44
Elvenking's Harper Elvenking's Harper
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.12

Top Cards

The cards most Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks run.

Thranduil, Sindarin Liege Thranduil, Sindarin Liege
+69% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.27
Woodland Weavemaster Woodland Weavemaster
+64% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.27
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+60% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.27
Thranduil's Company Thranduil's Company
+57% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.33
Guardian of the Halls Guardian of the Halls
+53% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.16
Elven Raft-Steerer Elven Raft-Steerer
+53% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.31
Silvan Reveler Silvan Reveler
+52% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.17
Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $8.44
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+44% Synergy in 50% of decks $1.34
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+42% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.29

Creatures

Creatures played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Elvenking's Harper Elvenking's Harper
+48% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.12
Mirkwood Pathmaker Mirkwood Pathmaker
+46% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.19
Mirkwood Nurturer Mirkwood Nurturer
+40% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.08
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+39% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.83
Boughside Wanderers Boughside Wanderers
+38% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.15
Cantankerous Keepers Cantankerous Keepers
+38% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.27
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+33% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.48
High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.14
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+32% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.32
Iron-Shield Elf Iron-Shield Elf
+31% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.36
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+30% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.31
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+30% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.37
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+29% Synergy in 35% of decks $1.80
Mirkwood Meditator Mirkwood Meditator
+29% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.09
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.50
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+28% Synergy in 42% of decks $5.28
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.30
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.60
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+22% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.65
Eclipsed Elf Eclipsed Elf
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.27
Dawnhand Eulogist Dawnhand Eulogist
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.11
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $3.69
Dwynen's Elite Dwynen's Elite
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.20
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Legolas, Counter of Kills Legolas, Counter of Kills
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.18
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.26
Scarblade Scout Scarblade Scout
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.14
Lys Alana Dignitary Lys Alana Dignitary
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.16
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.47
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.10
Celeborn the Wise Celeborn the Wise
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.57
Moon-Vigil Adherents Moon-Vigil Adherents
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.20
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.95
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+14% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.80
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Urborg Elf Urborg Elf
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.41
Safewright Cavalry Safewright Cavalry
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.10
Virulent Emissary Virulent Emissary
+13% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.57
Paradise Druid Paradise Druid
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Elvish Visionary Elvish Visionary
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.26
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.07
Arwen Undómiel Arwen Undómiel
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.21
Lys Alana Informant Lys Alana Informant
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.12
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $6.80
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+10% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.81
Farhaven Elf Farhaven Elf
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.21
Aftermath Analyst Aftermath Analyst
0% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.12

Instants

Instants played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Thranduil's Decree Thranduil's Decree
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.17
Confusticate and Bebother Confusticate and Bebother
+33% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.18
Bilbo's Deadly Slice Bilbo's Deadly Slice
+31% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.13
Plunder the Trollshaws Plunder the Trollshaws
+23% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.26
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.17
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.63
Warg Tactics Warg Tactics
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.22
Riddles in the Dark Riddles in the Dark
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.27
Quarrel Quarrel
+14% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.18
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $1.08
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.31
Reverent Howl Reverent Howl
+10% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.14
Unforgiving Aim Unforgiving Aim
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.21
Sound the Trumpets Sound the Trumpets
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.08
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.24
Uneasy Partings Uneasy Partings
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.06
Scarblade's Malice Scarblade's Malice
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.10
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+7% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.32
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.07
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.43
Witherbloom Charm Witherbloom Charm
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.28
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.25
Opt Opt
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.34
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.35
Village Rites Village Rites
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.73
Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.62
Unbury Unbury
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.27
Embrace the Paradox Embrace the Paradox
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.24
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.85
Fog Fog
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.58
Return to Nature Return to Nature
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.38
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+2% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.30
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.36
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
0% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.36
Putrefy Putrefy
-5% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.33
Beast Within Beast Within
-5% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.25
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy in 5% of decks $6.98
Counterspell Counterspell
-21% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.99
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
-22% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.34

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.32
Through the Forest Gate Through the Forest Gate
+21% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.22
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.58
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.07
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Stir Up Trouble Stir Up Trouble
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.17
Gnashing of Teeth Gnashing of Teeth
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.14
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.21
Troll Negotiations Troll Negotiations
+8% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.10
Grapple with Death Grapple with Death
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.16
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+7% Synergy in 12% of decks $2.31
Overrun Overrun
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.32
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.75
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.41
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+5% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.50
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.39
Diresight Diresight
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.16
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $11.70
Harmonize Harmonize
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.37
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.23
Neoform Neoform
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.08
Explore Explore
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.21
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-2% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.58
Victimize Victimize
-9% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.46
Cultivate Cultivate
-11% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-12% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.24
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-15% Synergy in 5% of decks $2.13
Farseek Farseek
-30% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

My Precious My Precious
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $1.22
Thrór's Map Thrór's Map
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.24
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.59
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.32
Glamdring, Foe-hammer Glamdring, Foe-hammer
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.41
Crude Bent Blade Crude Bent Blade
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.14
The Black Arrow The Black Arrow
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.17
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.30
Mirror of Galadriel Mirror of Galadriel
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.24
Well-Worn Spatula Well-Worn Spatula
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.09
Sting, Bilbo's Sword Sting, Bilbo's Sword
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-13% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.58

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Down in the Valley Down in the Valley
+36% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.26
Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.22
Enchanted River's Grasp Enchanted River's Grasp
+26% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.15
Beorn's Hospitality Beorn's Hospitality
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.27
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
+18% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.22
Harald Unites the Elves Harald Unites the Elves
+14% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Part in Friendship Part in Friendship
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.23
Uncover the Moon-Letters Uncover the Moon-Letters
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.29
Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.28
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.42
Dancing from Dark to Dawn Dancing from Dark to Dawn
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.77
Gilt-Leaf's Embrace Gilt-Leaf's Embrace
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.10
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.57
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+2% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.40
Wild Growth Wild Growth
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.84

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+10% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.61
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $4.45

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.47
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.17
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.32
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-20% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.75

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Giant's Boulder Giant's Boulder
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.44
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-16% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-19% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.91

Lands

The lands Budget Thranduil, the Elvenking decks run.

Elvenking's Halls Elvenking's Halls
+57% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.16
Elven Passage Elven Passage
+40% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.88
Mirkwood Mirkwood
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.20
Hobbit Hole Hobbit Hole
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+20% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.31
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+19% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.36
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+18% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.17
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.32
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+15% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.20
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.21
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+13% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.29
Paradox Gardens Paradox Gardens
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.17
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.37
Thriving Grove Thriving Grove
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.28
Island Island
+8% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.08
Forest Forest
+8% Synergy in 100% of decks $0.09
Swamp Swamp
+8% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.11
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.21
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24
Subterranean Cavern Subterranean Cavern
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22
The Grey Havens The Grey Havens
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.31
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+5% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.49
Golgari Guildgate Golgari Guildgate
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.16
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.35
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.50
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.18
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.22
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+1% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.50
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
0% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.44
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.47
Viridescent Bog Viridescent Bog
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.34
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.21
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-4% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
-9% Synergy in 8% of decks $2.87
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-9% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.38
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-10% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.30
Golgari Rot Farm Golgari Rot Farm
-11% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.34
Foreboding Landscape Foreboding Landscape
-11% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-14% Synergy in 41% of decks $0.28
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
-15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.89
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-15% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.43
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-19% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.35
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-19% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.38
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
-21% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.06
Command Tower Command Tower
-26% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.28

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