EDH Optimizer
Thranduil, the Elvenking
Legendary Creature — Elf Noble
Color identity: Black · Green · Blue
Average lands in decks for Thranduil, the Elvenking: 35
ElvesComboLegends+1/+1 CountersGraveyardMillMidrangeReanimator
Build your Thranduil, the Elvenking deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Thranduil, the Elvenking, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Elvish Archdruid | 79% | +75% |
| Priest of Titania | 77% | +72% |
| Marwyn, the Nurturer | 75% | +72% |
| Lathril, Blade of the Elves | 76% | +71% |
| Devoted Druid | 70% | +67% |
| Llanowar Elves | 82% | +64% |
| Buried Alive | 72% | +63% |
| Immaculate Magistrate | 63% | +62% |
| Elvish Mystic | 71% | +59% |
| Ezuri, Renegade Leader | 60% | +58% |
| Fauna Shaman | 59% | +55% |
| Tyvar, the Pummeler | 56% | +55% |
| Dionus, Elvish Archdruid | 53% | +51% |
| Elrond, Moon-Reader | 59% | +51% |
| Tyvar, Jubilant Brawler | 55% | +50% |
| Eladamri, Korvecdal | 50% | +49% |
| Thranduil, Sindarin Liege | 60% | +49% |
| Formidable Speaker | 55% | +47% |
| High Perfect Morcant | 52% | +46% |
| Selvala, Heart of the Wilds | 50% | +45% |
| Elvish Warmaster | 48% | +45% |
| Imperious Perfect | 48% | +45% |
| Prime Speaker Vannifar | 44% | +42% |
| Incubation Druid | 45% | +41% |
💰 The best cards for your Thranduil, the Elvenking 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.
- Elvish Archdruid
- Priest of Titania
- Lathril, Blade of the Elves
- Devoted Druid
- Llanowar Elves
- Buried Alive
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Marwyn, the Nurturer
- Ezuri, Renegade Leader
- Tyvar, the Pummeler
- Eladamri, Korvecdal
- Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
- Elvish Warmaster
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Dionus, Elvish Archdruid
- Formidable Speaker
- Bloom Tender
- Thousand-Year Elixir
- Circle of Dreams Druid
- Finale of Devastation
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Thranduil, the Elvenking
- Demonic Consultation + Thassa's Oracle → Exile your library, Win the game
- Tainted Pact + Thassa's Oracle → Win the game
- 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
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Thranduil, the Elvenking deck run?
Real Thranduil, the Elvenking 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 Thranduil, the Elvenking?
The three highest-synergy cards are Elvish Archdruid, Priest of Titania, Marwyn, the Nurturer. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Thranduil, the Elvenking decks.
What combos does Thranduil, the Elvenking have?
Thranduil, the Elvenking has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Demonic Consultation + Thassa's Oracle. 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 Thranduil, the Elvenking deck cost?
You can start cheap: Elvish Archdruid, Priest of Titania, Lathril, Blade of the Elves 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.