EDH Optimizer
Linden, the Steadfast Queen
Legendary Creature — Human Noble · WWW
Color identity: White
Linden, the Steadfast Queen is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Whenever a white creature you control attacks, you gain 1 life.
Reference price of the card: €0.14
Average lands in decks for Linden, the Steadfast Queen: 35
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Build your Linden, the Steadfast Queen deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Linden, the Steadfast Queen 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Linden, the Steadfast Queen deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play (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: C+ (59/100)
- Consistency31
- Speed63
- Interaction31
- Resilience67
- Closing91
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 35 lands (7 nonbasic, 28 Plains)
Sol Ring · Swords to Plowshares · Ajani's Pridemate · Soul Warden · Path to Exile · Daxos, Blessed by the Sun · Voice of the Blessed · Cleric Class · Oketra's Monument · Pearl Medallion · Arcane Signet · Soul's Attendant · Exemplar of Light · Authority of the Consuls · Angel of Vitality · Dawn of Hope · Haliya, Guided by Light · Archangel of Thune · Generous Gift · Heliod, Sun-Crowned · The Wind Crystal · Griffin Aerie · Nykthos Paragon · Well of Lost Dreams · Mentor of the Meek · Twinblade Paladin · Elenda's Hierophant · Knight of the White Orchid · Suture Priest · Adeline, Resplendent Cathar · Disenchant · Speaker of the Heavens · Aetherflux Reservoir · Essence Channeler · Hinterland Sanctifier · Aerith Gainsborough · Austere Command · Fumigate · Mangara, the Diplomat · Resplendent Angel · Stroke of Midnight · The Gaffer · Ajani, Strength of the Pride · Heraldic Banner · Keeper of the Accord · Leyline of Hope · Sun Titan · Celestial Unicorn · Akroma's Will · Defiler of Faith · Qala, Ajani's Pridemate · Serra Ascendant · Sunscorch Regent · Unbreakable Formation · Ajani's Welcome · Felidar Sovereign · Impassioned Orator · Angelic Accord · Path of Bravery · Esper Sentinel · Marble Diamond · Mass Calcify · Storm Herd · Cosmos Elixir · Castle Ardenvale · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Windbrisk Heights · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Minas Tirith · Myriad Landscape · War Room
🃏 Recommended cards for Linden, the Steadfast Queen
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Linden, the Steadfast Queen, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Ajani's Pridemate | 61% | +56% |
| Voice of the Blessed | 48% | +43% |
| Daxos, Blessed by the Sun | 50% | +39% |
| Cleric Class | 46% | +38% |
| Soul Warden | 55% | +34% |
| Twinblade Paladin | 33% | +32% |
| Griffin Aerie | 34% | +32% |
| Dawn of Hope | 38% | +30% |
| Soul's Attendant | 44% | +30% |
| Nykthos Paragon | 34% | +30% |
| Elenda's Hierophant | 32% | +29% |
| Haliya, Guided by Light | 38% | +27% |
| Heliod, Sun-Crowned | 36% | +27% |
| Essence Channeler | 29% | +26% |
| Well of Lost Dreams | 34% | +26% |
| Exemplar of Light | 41% | +26% |
| Angel of Vitality | 38% | +25% |
| Celestial Unicorn | 26% | +24% |
| Hinterland Sanctifier | 29% | +24% |
| Aerith Gainsborough | 28% | +23% |
| The Gaffer | 28% | +23% |
| Leyline of Hope | 27% | +23% |
| Speaker of the Heavens | 31% | +23% |
| Qala, Ajani's Pridemate | 25% | +23% |
💰 The best cards for your Linden, the Steadfast Queen 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.
- Ajani's Pridemate
- Voice of the Blessed
- Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
- Twinblade Paladin
- Griffin Aerie
- Dawn of Hope
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Cleric Class
- Soul Warden
- Soul's Attendant
- Elenda's Hierophant
- Haliya, Guided by Light
- Exemplar of Light
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned
- Archangel of Thune
- Aetherflux Reservoir
- Serra Ascendant
- Alhammarret's Archive
- Ocelot Pride
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Linden, the Steadfast Queen
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Ashnod's Altar + Cathars' Crusade → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature LTB, Infinite +1/+1 counters on most creatures you control, Infinite colorless mana, Infinite death triggers, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Archangel of Thune + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Cleric Class + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Triskelion → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Linden, the Steadfast Queen's color identity?
Linden, the Steadfast Queen is white: 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 Linden, the Steadfast Queen come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Linden, the Steadfast Queen deck (the 99 cards most played with it, with 35 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 3.3 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 40 % of the time and floods 17 %. Deck health: C+ (59/100).
How many lands should a Linden, the Steadfast Queen deck run?
Real Linden, the Steadfast Queen decks run 35 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 Linden, the Steadfast Queen?
The three highest-synergy cards are Ajani's Pridemate, Voice of the Blessed, Daxos, Blessed by the Sun. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Linden, the Steadfast Queen decks.
What combos does Linden, the Steadfast Queen have?
Linden, the Steadfast Queen has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista. 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 Linden, the Steadfast Queen deck cost?
You can start cheap: Ajani's Pridemate, Voice of the Blessed, Daxos, Blessed by the Sun 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.