EDH Optimizer
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
Legendary Creature — Angel · 2WW
Color identity: White
Linvala, Keeper of Silence is white: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Flying
Activated abilities of creatures your opponents control can't be activated.
Reference price of the card: €14.26
Average lands in decks for Linvala, Keeper of Silence: 34
StaxAngelsHatebearsLifegainControlEnchantressPillow Fort+1/+1 Counters
Build your Linvala, Keeper of Silence deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Linvala, Keeper of Silence 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Linvala, Keeper of Silence deck starts over 4,000 games
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)
- Consistency16
- Speed51
- Interaction88
- Resilience70
- Closing94
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 34 lands (9 nonbasic, 25 Plains)
Sol Ring · Swords to Plowshares · Ghostly Prison · Path to Exile · Grand Abolisher · Land Tax · Pearl Medallion · Aven Mindcensor · Angel of Jubilation · Hushbringer · Avacyn, Angel of Hope · Drannith Magistrate · Smothering Tithe · Thalia, Heretic Cathar · Aura of Silence · Blind Obedience · Spirit of the Labyrinth · Teferi's Protection · Archon of Emeria · Authority of the Consuls · Containment Priest · Enlightened Tutor · Silence · Archangel of Tithes · Arcane Signet · Wrath of God · Esper Sentinel · Deafening Silence · Farewell · Platinum Angel · Rule of Law · Windborn Muse · Eidolon of Rhetoric · Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite · Serra Ascendant · Sun Titan · Austere Command · Lightning Greaves · Mother of Runes · Stony Silence · Archangel of Thune · Disenchant · Doorkeeper Thrull · Return to Dust · Hushwing Gryff · Mana Tithe · Rest in Peace · Torpor Orb · Generous Gift · Giada, Font of Hope · Leonin Arbiter · Solemnity · Swiftfoot Boots · Thalia, Guardian of Thraben · Lyra Dawnbringer · Approach of the Second Sun · Darksteel Mutation · Sunblast Angel · Emeria Shepherd · Idyllic Tutor · Baneslayer Angel · Gift of Estates · Rebuff the Wicked · Soulless Jailer · Archivist of Oghma · Emeria, the Sky Ruin · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx · Reliquary Tower · Seraph Sanctuary · Hall of Heliod's Generosity · War Room · Myriad Landscape · Kor Haven · Temple of the False God
🃏 Recommended cards for Linvala, Keeper of Silence
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Linvala, Keeper of Silence, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Hushbringer | 50% | +47% |
| Aven Mindcensor | 51% | +44% |
| Ghostly Prison | 64% | +43% |
| Spirit of the Labyrinth | 45% | +42% |
| Angel of Jubilation | 50% | +42% |
| Aura of Silence | 45% | +42% |
| Drannith Magistrate | 49% | +41% |
| Grand Abolisher | 59% | +41% |
| Containment Priest | 42% | +39% |
| Archon of Emeria | 43% | +38% |
| Thalia, Heretic Cathar | 47% | +37% |
| Avacyn, Angel of Hope | 49% | +34% |
| Blind Obedience | 45% | +34% |
| Rule of Law | 36% | +33% |
| Silence | 41% | +33% |
| Eidolon of Rhetoric | 35% | +32% |
| Platinum Angel | 36% | +32% |
| Stony Silence | 32% | +31% |
| Deafening Silence | 36% | +31% |
| Windborn Muse | 36% | +30% |
| Doorkeeper Thrull | 31% | +30% |
| Hushwing Gryff | 29% | +28% |
| Torpor Orb | 29% | +28% |
| Solemnity | 28% | +27% |
💰 The best cards for your Linvala, Keeper of Silence 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.
- Hushbringer
- Aven Mindcensor
- Spirit of the Labyrinth
- Containment Priest
- Archon of Emeria
- Thalia, Heretic Cathar
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Ghostly Prison
- Angel of Jubilation
- Aura of Silence
- Grand Abolisher
- Blind Obedience
- Silence
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Drannith Magistrate
- Avacyn, Angel of Hope
- Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
- Serra Ascendant
- Smothering Tithe
- Teferi's Protection
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Linvala, Keeper of Silence
- Heliod, Sun-Crowned + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
- Ondu Spiritdancer + Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor → Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature tokens
- Approach of the Second Sun + Reprieve → Win the game
- Stuffy Doll + Pariah → Draw the game
- Archangel of Thune + Walking Ballista → Infinite damage, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite +1/+1 counters on creatures you control
- Guilty Conscience + Phyrexian Vindicator → Infinite damage
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Frequently asked questions
What is Linvala, Keeper of Silence's color identity?
Linvala, Keeper of Silence 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 Linvala, Keeper of Silence come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Linvala, Keeper of Silence deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 34 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 4.1 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 98 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 45 % of the time and floods 29 %. Deck health: B (67/100).
How many lands should a Linvala, Keeper of Silence deck run?
Real Linvala, Keeper of Silence 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 Linvala, Keeper of Silence?
The three highest-synergy cards are Hushbringer, Aven Mindcensor, Ghostly Prison. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Linvala, Keeper of Silence decks.
What combos does Linvala, Keeper of Silence have?
Linvala, Keeper of Silence 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 Linvala, Keeper of Silence deck cost?
You can start cheap: Hushbringer, Aven Mindcensor, Spirit of the Labyrinth 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.