Elrond, Lord of Rivendell
Whenever Elrond or another creature you control enters, scry 1. If this is the second time this ability has resolved this turn, the Ring tempts you.
How Elrond decks play in EDH
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell is a mono-blue commander costing 2U, and its legendary creature - elf noble line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Elrond, Lord of Rivendell decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $10.93Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Card draw (8)
Counterspells (3)
Creatures (5)
Synergy & payoffs (4)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Elrond, Lord of Rivendell decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Elrond, Lord of Rivendell deck?
Elrond, Lord of Rivendell has a mono-blue colour identity, so every card in the deck must be blue or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Elrond, Lord of Rivendell?
The cards played most often in Elrond, Lord of Rivendell decks include Diviner of Victory // Unwind History, Proft, Consulting Detective, Roll-Roll-Roll-Roll. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Elrond, Lord of Rivendell deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $10.93 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Elrond, Lord of Rivendell deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.