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Elvish Mystic
Elvish Mystic is a green creature that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 199 commanders, and 16% of green decks run it.
Type: Creature — Elf Druid
Cost: G
Color identity: Green
Reference price: €0.56
Oldest printing: Magic 2014
Role in the deck: ramp
Rules text
Official text (Scryfall).
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The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.
| Commander | Identity | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Voja, Jaws of the Conclave | Green · Red · White | 81% | +70% |
| Galadriel, Elven-Queen | Green · Blue | 89% | +66% |
| Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy | Green · Blue | 87% | +64% |
| Elrond of the White Council | Green · Blue | 81% | +58% |
| Thranduil, the Elvenking | Black · Green · Blue | 69% | +57% |
| Raggadragga, Goreguts Boss | Green · Red | 81% | +56% |
| Tyvar the Bellicose | Black · Green | 84% | +55% |
| She-Hulk, Jade Defender | Green | 100% | +54% |
| Erestor of the Council | Green · Blue | 75% | +52% |
| Lathril, Blade of the Elves | Black · Green | 81% | +52% |
| Maralen, Fae Ascendant | Black · Green · Blue | 63% | +51% |
| Galadriel, Light of Valinor | Green · Blue · White | 59% | +48% |
| Sergeant John Benton | Green · White | 68% | +46% |
| Ruric Thar, the Unbowed | Green · Red | 72% | +46% |
| Witherbloom, the Balancer | Black · Green | 75% | +46% |
| Thranduil the Strategist | Green · Blue | 69% | +45% |
| Jackal, Genius Geneticist | Green · Blue | 68% | +45% |
| Seton, Krosan Protector | Green | 91% | +45% |
| Ezuri, Renegade Leader | Green | 90% | +44% |
| Dionus, Elvish Archdruid | Green | 90% | +44% |
| Marwyn, the Nurturer | Green | 90% | +44% |
| High Perfect Morcant | Black · Green | 73% | +44% |
| Shang-Chi, Master of Kung Fu | Green | 90% | +44% |
| Prime Speaker Vannifar | Green · Blue | 66% | +44% |
How much it is played, by color identity
Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.
Archetypes where it shows up
The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.
+1/+1 Counters · 125 Ramp · 118 Aggro · 96 Tokens · 72 Combo · 64 Elves · 61 Voltron · 36 Stompy · 33
Known combos with Elvish Mystic
According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.
- Temur Sabertooth + Circle of Dreams Druid + Wirewood Symbiote + Elvish Mystic → Infinite blinking of some creatures, Infinite green mana
- Selvala, Heart of the Wilds + Temur Sabertooth + Wirewood Symbiote + Elvish Mystic → Infinite colored mana, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Selvala, Heart of the Wilds + Cloudstone Curio + Wirewood Symbiote + Elvish Mystic → Infinite colored mana, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB
- Emiel the Blessed + Wirewood Symbiote + Wirewood Channeler + Elvish Mystic → Infinite blinking, Infinite colored mana, Infinite creature ETB
- Wirewood Symbiote + Deadeye Navigator + Wirewood Channeler + Elvish Mystic → Infinite blinking, Infinite colored mana, Infinite creature ETB
- Tyvar Kell + Cloudstone Curio + Doubling Season + Llanowar Elves + Elvish Mystic → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite creature ETB
- Tyvar Kell + Cloudstone Curio + Doubling Season + Fyndhorn Elves + Elvish Mystic → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Near-infinite creature ETB
- Imperious Perfect + Faces of the Past + Ashnod's Altar + Elvish Mystic → Infinite colored mana, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers
Cards that go with it
The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.
Frequently asked questions
Which Commander decks play Elvish Mystic?
It is in the recommended lists of 199 commanders, with an average inclusion of 52% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Voja, Jaws of the Conclave · Galadriel, Elven-Queen · Kinnan, Bonder Prodigy. Overall, 16% of green decks run it.
How much does Elvish Mystic cost?
Its reference price is €0.56 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.
Does Elvish Mystic have combos?
Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Temur Sabertooth + Circle of Dreams Druid + Wirewood Symbiote + Elvish Mystic. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.
Can I play Elvish Mystic in my deck?
It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is green, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.