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Thranduil, the Elvenking
Price tag $0.40

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

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Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Thranduil, the Elvenking decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
2
Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
4
Optimized: high power, anything goes
5
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 Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Marwyn, the Preserver Marwyn, the Preserver
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Simulacrum Shaper Simulacrum Shaper
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.82
Carnivorous Cultivator Carnivorous Cultivator
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $1.35
Ferocity of the Hunt Ferocity of the Hunt
+1% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.20
Something Worth Saving Something Worth Saving
+1% Synergy in 2% of decks $0.13

High Synergy Cards

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

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+75% Synergy in 81% of decks $8.44
Thranduil, Sindarin Liege Thranduil, Sindarin Liege
+71% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.27
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+70% Synergy in 77% of decks $1.34
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+59% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+58% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.29
Thranduil's Company Thranduil's Company
+57% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.33
Woodland Weavemaster Woodland Weavemaster
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.27
Elven Passage Elven Passage
+51% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.88
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+50% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.28
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+50% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.83

Top Cards

The cards most Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks run.

Elvish Archdruid Elvish Archdruid
+75% Synergy in 81% of decks $8.44
Thranduil, Sindarin Liege Thranduil, Sindarin Liege
+71% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.27
Lathril, Blade of the Elves Lathril, Blade of the Elves
+70% Synergy in 77% of decks $1.34
Priest of Titania Priest of Titania
+59% Synergy in 66% of decks $1.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+58% Synergy in 78% of decks $0.29
Thranduil's Company Thranduil's Company
+57% Synergy in 65% of decks $0.33
Woodland Weavemaster Woodland Weavemaster
+51% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.27
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+50% Synergy in 64% of decks $5.28
Imperious Perfect Imperious Perfect
+50% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.83
Elrond, Moon-Reader Elrond, Moon-Reader
+48% Synergy in 56% of decks $1.17

Creatures

Creatures played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

High Perfect Morcant High Perfect Morcant
+48% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.14
Immaculate Magistrate Immaculate Magistrate
+46% Synergy in 49% of decks $3.34
Marwyn, the Nurturer Marwyn, the Nurturer
+45% Synergy in 49% of decks $6.80
Elvish Warmaster Elvish Warmaster
+43% Synergy in 48% of decks $3.69
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+42% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.27
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+39% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.32
Abomination of Llanowar Abomination of Llanowar
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.50
Elven Raft-Steerer Elven Raft-Steerer
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.31
Tyvar, the Pummeler Tyvar, the Pummeler
+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $12.13
Ezuri, Renegade Leader Ezuri, Renegade Leader
+35% Synergy in 38% of decks $22.02
Devoted Druid Devoted Druid
+34% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.80
Champions of the Perfect Champions of the Perfect
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.60
Eladamri, Korvecdal Eladamri, Korvecdal
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $8.46
Dionus, Elvish Archdruid Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
+30% Synergy in 33% of decks $14.07
Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen
+29% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.37
Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord Jarad, Golgari Lich Lord
+29% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.81
Cantankerous Keepers Cantankerous Keepers
+29% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.27
Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist Lluwen, Imperfect Naturalist
+29% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.32
Trystan, Callous Cultivator Trystan, Penitent Culler Trystan, Callous Cultivator
+28% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.30
Selfless Safewright Selfless Safewright
+28% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.65
Silvan Reveler Silvan Reveler
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.17
Fauna Shaman Fauna Shaman
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $4.53
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
+26% Synergy in 34% of decks $9.66
Morcant's Loyalist Morcant's Loyalist
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.31
Leaf-Crowned Visionary Leaf-Crowned Visionary
+26% Synergy in 28% of decks $5.67
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $2.80
Glissa Sunslayer Glissa Sunslayer
+24% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.07
Deathbloom Ritualist Deathbloom Ritualist
+24% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.37
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.06
Formidable Speaker Formidable Speaker
+23% Synergy in 33% of decks $7.02
Mirkwood Pathmaker Mirkwood Pathmaker
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.19
Timberwatch Elf Timberwatch Elf
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.95
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.97
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+20% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.47
Prime Speaker Vannifar Prime Speaker Vannifar
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $8.62
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.71
Guardian of the Halls Guardian of the Halls
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.16
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $1.10
Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.37
Thranduil the Strategist Thranduil the Strategist
+17% Synergy in 22% of decks $29.27
Mirkwood Nurturer Mirkwood Nurturer
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.08
Wirewood Channeler Wirewood Channeler
+17% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.70
Legolas Greenleaf Legolas Greenleaf
+16% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Urborg Elf Urborg Elf
+16% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.41
Tyvar the Bellicose Tyvar the Bellicose
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.71
Kagha, Shadow Archdruid Kagha, Shadow Archdruid
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Underrealm Lich Underrealm Lich
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $9.71
Elves of Deep Shadow Elves of Deep Shadow
+11% Synergy in 22% of decks $4.73
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+10% Synergy in 24% of decks $14.11
Deathrite Shaman Deathrite Shaman
+4% Synergy in 21% of decks $7.49

Instants

Instants played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Galadhrim Ambush Galadhrim Ambush
+26% Synergy in 29% of decks $6.62
Dina's Guidance Dina's Guidance
+20% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.63
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.08
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+12% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Bilbo's Deadly Slice Bilbo's Deadly Slice
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.13
Riddles in the Dark Riddles in the Dark
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Windswift Slice Windswift Slice
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.43
Confusticate and Bebother Confusticate and Bebother
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.18
Elven Ambush Elven Ambush
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.52
Plunder the Trollshaws Plunder the Trollshaws
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+5% Synergy in 30% of decks $6.98
Legolas's Quick Reflexes Legolas's Quick Reflexes
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $47.46
Quarrel Quarrel
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.18
Warg Tactics Warg Tactics
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22
Grisly Salvage Grisly Salvage
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.38
Entomb Entomb
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $17.47
Midnight Tilling Midnight Tilling
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.17
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.85
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.44
Opt Opt
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.07
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.32
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.25
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.31
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+2% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.34
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.23
Swan Song Swan Song
+0% Synergy in 18% of decks $12.99
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.73
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-2% Synergy in 12% of decks $9.26
Tear Asunder Tear Asunder
-3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Abrupt Decay Abrupt Decay
-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.63
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy in 19% of decks $3.41
Putrefy Putrefy
-6% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.33
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy in 27% of decks $3.99

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+32% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.58
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+30% Synergy in 34% of decks $11.70
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+24% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.31
Trystan's Command Trystan's Command
+19% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.32
Through the Forest Gate Through the Forest Gate
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.22
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.38
Kindred Dominance Kindred Dominance
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $4.89
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.07
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.41
Roots of Wisdom Roots of Wisdom
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.05
Jarad's Orders Jarad's Orders
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.75
Elven Farsight Elven Farsight
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.21
Haunting Voyage Haunting Voyage
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.34
Finale of Devastation Finale of Devastation
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $30.15
Elvish Promenade Elvish Promenade
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.15
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.90
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.50
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+3% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.08
Shared Roots Shared Roots
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.39
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23
Culling Ritual Culling Ritual
-3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.58
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-3% Synergy in 15% of decks $2.26
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy in 35% of decks $0.29
Victimize Victimize
-6% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.46
Living Death Living Death
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.31
Reanimate Reanimate
-12% Synergy in 12% of decks $10.26
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-13% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.24
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-13% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.13
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-14% Synergy in 15% of decks $1.15
Three Visits Three Visits
-15% Synergy in 9% of decks $5.19
Farseek Farseek
-23% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.26

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

My Precious My Precious
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.22
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
+9% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.59
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $17.99
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $1.27
Staff of Domination Staff of Domination
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $10.79
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $20.55
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $18.48
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.63
Door of Destinies Door of Destinies
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.50
Lothlórien Blade Lothlórien Blade
+4% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.30
Dawn-Blessed Pennant Dawn-Blessed Pennant
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy in 25% of decks $2.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy in 5% of decks $3.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $1.26

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Morcant's Eyes Morcant's Eyes
+24% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.22
Down in the Valley Down in the Valley
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.26
Elven Chorus Elven Chorus
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $3.42
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $5.68
Elderfang Venom Elderfang Venom
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $6.16
Enchanted River's Grasp Enchanted River's Grasp
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.15
Beorn's Hospitality Beorn's Hospitality
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.27
Prowess of the Fair Prowess of the Fair
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.76
Awaken the Honored Dead Awaken the Honored Dead
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.40
Asceticism Asceticism
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.17
Old Fat Spider Can't See Me Old Fat Spider Can't See Me
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.22
Dancing from Dark to Dawn Dancing from Dark to Dawn
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $5.77
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+1% Synergy in 17% of decks $8.34
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-3% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.18

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler
+32% Synergy in 38% of decks $3.61
Tyvar Kell Tyvar Kell
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $4.45
Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury Freyalise, Llanowar's Fury
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.19

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.

Wirewood Lodge Wirewood Lodge
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $12.44
Rivendell Rivendell
+10% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.47
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $28.32
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $57.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy in 15% of decks $13.62
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.75
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-14% Synergy in 8% of decks $46.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-15% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+7% Synergy in 10% of decks $2.44
Necklace of Girion Necklace of Girion
+5% Synergy in 6% of decks $11.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+1% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy in 77% of decks $0.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.25

Lands

The lands Core Thranduil, the Elvenking decks run.

Elven Passage Elven Passage
+51% Synergy in 59% of decks $0.88
Elvenking's Halls Elvenking's Halls
+34% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+34% Synergy in 57% of decks $0.31
Eclipsed Realms Eclipsed Realms
+24% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.36
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+14% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.37
Mirkwood Mirkwood
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.20
Deathcap Glade Deathcap Glade
+13% Synergy in 31% of decks $2.87
Vernal Fen Vernal Fen
+12% Synergy in 19% of decks $0.49
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+11% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.17
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
+11% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Titan's Grave Titan's Grave
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.13
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $4.15
Hobbit Hole Hobbit Hole
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.24
Jungle Hollow Jungle Hollow
+8% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.20
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+8% Synergy in 40% of decks $1.30
Necroblossom Snarl Necroblossom Snarl
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.50
Swamp Swamp
+7% Synergy in 98% of decks $0.11
Forest Forest
+7% Synergy in 99% of decks $0.09
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy in 12% of decks $48.99
Island Island
+5% Synergy in 97% of decks $0.08
Twilight Mire Twilight Mire
+5% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.44
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
+5% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.30
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+4% Synergy in 53% of decks $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.29
Revitalizing Repast Old-Growth Grove Revitalizing Repast
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.44
Llanowar Wastes Llanowar Wastes
+0% Synergy in 33% of decks $0.89
Woodland Cemetery Woodland Cemetery
+0% Synergy in 47% of decks $1.06
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
+0% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.38
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy in 56% of decks $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy in 29% of decks $3.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.35
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.47
Temple of Malady Temple of Malady
-3% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.38
Underground Mortuary Underground Mortuary
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $15.67
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.28
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-7% Synergy in 11% of decks $13.58
Undergrowth Stadium Undergrowth Stadium
-8% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.61
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.43
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-10% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.35
Opulent Palace Opulent Palace
-12% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.38
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
-15% Synergy in 33% of decks $5.37
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
-22% Synergy in 16% of decks $20.50
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-22% Synergy in 12% of decks $29.03
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-22% Synergy in 26% of decks $5.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-24% Synergy in 11% of decks $36.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-24% Synergy in 12% of decks $21.27
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-24% Synergy in 22% of decks $6.88

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