EDH Optimizer
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
Legendary Creature — Elf Noble · 2G
Color identity: Green
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer is green: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Whenever you scry, choose one and Glorfindel gets +1/+1 until end of turn.
• Glorfindel must be blocked this turn if able.
• Glorfindel can't be blocked by more than one creature each combat this turn.
Reference price of the card: €0.08
Average lands in decks for Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer: 34
Build your Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: B (67/100)
- Consistency73
- Speed59
- Interaction26
- Resilience73
- Closing100
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 34 lands (14 nonbasic, 20 Forest)
In Search of Greatness · Lifecrafter's Bestiary · Season of Growth · Celeborn the Wise · Lothlórien Lookout · Elven Farsight · Shower of Arrows · Fall of Gil-galad · Sylvan Anthem · Track Down · Elvish Archdruid · Chance-Met Elves · Darksteel Pendant · Tel-Jilad Justice · Gift of Strands · Imperious Perfect · Elvish Mystic · Galadhrim Ambush · Galadhrim Guide · Llanowar Elves · Mazemind Tome · Priest of Titania · Sentinel Totem · Timberwatch Elf · Ferocious Charge · Immaculate Magistrate · Leaf-Crowned Visionary · Reclamation Sage · Crystal Ball · Canopy Tactician · Dwynen, Gilt-Leaf Daen · Fyndhorn Elves · Lys Alana Huntmaster · Rampant Growth · Treasure Map // Treasure Cove · Wood Elves · Arbor Elf · Beast Whisperer · Beast Within · Cultivate · Haldir, Lórien Lieutenant · Infiltration Lens · Lothlórien Blade · Peregrination · Sol Ring · Tamiyo's Safekeeping · Windswift Slice · Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong · Elvish Clancaller · Emerald Medallion · Gaea's Gift · Guardian Project · Nature's Lore · Ohran Frostfang · Return to Nature · Rishkar, Peema Renegade · Tribute to the World Tree · Argothian Elder · Arwen, Weaver of Hope · Eladamri, Korvecdal · Elvish Champion · Elvish Guidance · Elvish Warmaster · Ezuri, Renegade Leader · Garruk's Uprising · Path of Ancestry · The Grey Havens · Zhalfirin Void · Crystal Grotto · Isolated Watchtower · Wirewood Lodge · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Oran-Rief, the Vastwood · Shifting Woodland · Castle Garenbrig · Reliquary Tower · Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth · Mosswort Bridge · Rogue's Passage
🃏 Recommended cards for Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| In Search of Greatness | 100% | +99% |
| Season of Growth | 100% | +95% |
| Lothlórien Lookout | 95% | +95% |
| Celeborn the Wise | 95% | +95% |
| Lifecrafter's Bestiary | 100% | +89% |
| Shower of Arrows | 89% | +89% |
| Elven Farsight | 89% | +88% |
| Track Down | 84% | +84% |
| Fall of Gil-galad | 84% | +84% |
| Zhalfirin Void | 79% | +79% |
| The Grey Havens | 79% | +79% |
| Path of Ancestry | 84% | +78% |
| Darksteel Pendant | 74% | +74% |
| Tel-Jilad Justice | 74% | +74% |
| Chance-Met Elves | 74% | +74% |
| Sylvan Anthem | 84% | +73% |
| Elvish Archdruid | 79% | +69% |
| Gift of Strands | 68% | +68% |
| Crystal Grotto | 68% | +68% |
| Sentinel Totem | 63% | +63% |
| Galadhrim Guide | 63% | +63% |
| Mazemind Tome | 63% | +63% |
| Imperious Perfect | 68% | +63% |
| Timberwatch Elf | 63% | +60% |
💰 The best cards for your Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- In Search of Greatness
- Season of Growth
- Lothlórien Lookout
- Celeborn the Wise
- Lifecrafter's Bestiary
- Shower of Arrows
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Timberwatch Elf
- Galadhrim Ambush
- Leaf-Crowned Visionary
- Wirewood Lodge
- Canopy Tactician
- Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Guardian Project
- Galadhrim Brigade
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer
- Staff of Domination + Priest of Titania → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite green mana
- Staff of Domination + Elvish Archdruid → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite green mana
- Staff of Domination + Marwyn, the Nurturer → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite green mana
- Staff of Domination + Circle of Dreams Druid → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite green mana
- Umbral Mantle + Priest of Titania → Infinite green mana, Infinitely large creature until end of turn, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
- Umbral Mantle + Elvish Archdruid → Infinite green mana, Infinitely large creature until end of turn, Infinite untap of creatures you control, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce
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Frequently asked questions
What is Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer's color identity?
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer is green: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 34 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.9 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 19 % of the time and floods 9 %. Deck health: B (67/100).
How many lands should a Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer deck run?
Real Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer decks run 34 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer?
The three highest-synergy cards are In Search of Greatness, Season of Growth, Lothlórien Lookout. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer decks.
What combos does Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer have?
Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Staff of Domination + Priest of Titania. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Glorfindel, Dauntless Rescuer deck cost?
You can start cheap: In Search of Greatness, Season of Growth, Lothlórien Lookout are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.