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Trelane, Squire of Gothos
Legendary Creature — Q · 5U
Color identity: Blue
Trelane, Squire of Gothos is blue: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Vigilance (Attacking doesn't cause this creature to tap.)
Ward {2} (Whenever this creature becomes the target of a spell or ability an opponent controls, counter it unless that player pays {2}.)
Trelane can't be blocked.
Average lands in decks for Trelane, Squire of Gothos: 36
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Trelane, Squire of Gothos, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Extravagant Replication | 75% | +72% |
| Clever Impersonator | 75% | +69% |
| Bident of Thassa | 75% | +62% |
| Phyrexian Metamorph | 75% | +55% |
| Argentum Armor | 50% | +50% |
| Quicksilver Gargantuan | 50% | +50% |
| Body Double | 50% | +49% |
| Court of Vantress | 50% | +49% |
| Copycrook | 50% | +49% |
| Sword of Feast and Famine | 50% | +49% |
| Impostor Syndrome | 50% | +48% |
| Combat Research | 50% | +48% |
| Clone | 50% | +47% |
| Curiosity | 50% | +47% |
| Chameleon, Master of Disguise | 50% | +46% |
| Raise the Palisade | 50% | +46% |
| Sword of the Animist | 50% | +45% |
| Coastal Piracy | 50% | +45% |
| Propaganda | 75% | +43% |
| Reconnaissance Mission | 50% | +43% |
| Enduring Curiosity | 50% | +43% |
| Snow-Covered Island | 50% | +42% |
| Throne of Eldraine | 50% | +42% |
| Temple of the False God | 50% | +41% |
💰 The best cards for your Trelane, Squire of Gothos 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.
- Extravagant Replication
- Bident of Thassa
- Argentum Armor
- Quicksilver Gargantuan
- Body Double
- Copycrook
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Clever Impersonator
- Phyrexian Metamorph
- Court of Vantress
- Impostor Syndrome
- Raise the Palisade
- Sword of the Animist
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Sword of Feast and Famine
- Throne of Eldraine
- Faerie Mastermind
- In the Eye of Chaos
- Resurrection Orb
- Land Equilibrium
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Trelane, Squire of Gothos
- Narset's Reversal + Isochron Scepter → Infinite turns, Lock
- Second Chance + Mirrormade + Estrid's Invocation → Infinite turns, Lock
- Second Chance + Extravagant Replication → Infinite turns, Lock
- Second Chance + Court of Vantress → Infinite turns, Lock
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Frequently asked questions
What is Trelane, Squire of Gothos's color identity?
Trelane, Squire of Gothos is blue: 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.
How many lands should a Trelane, Squire of Gothos deck run?
Real Trelane, Squire of Gothos decks run 36 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 Trelane, Squire of Gothos?
The three highest-synergy cards are Extravagant Replication, Clever Impersonator, Bident of Thassa. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Trelane, Squire of Gothos decks.
What combos does Trelane, Squire of Gothos have?
Trelane, Squire of Gothos has 4 known combos. The most popular one is Narset's Reversal + Isochron Scepter. 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 Trelane, Squire of Gothos deck cost?
You can start cheap: Extravagant Replication, Bident of Thassa, Argentum Armor 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.