Tivadar of Thorn

Wmono-white{1}{W}{W}$0.31
Legendary Creature — Human Knight
Tivadar of Thorn card art

First strike, protection from red When Tivadar enters, destroy target Goblin.

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How Tivadar of Thorn decks play in EDH

Tivadar of Thorn is a mono-white commander costing 1WW, and its legendary creature - human knight 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 Tivadar of Thorn decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.

Most-played cards

20 cards · about $58.55

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Ramp (3)

Gleaming Splendor
Gleaming Splendor
$31.76
Bilbo's Gambit
Bilbo's Gambit
$1.51
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver
$9.07

Removal (4)

Tivadar's Crusade
Tivadar's Crusade
$2.85
Southern Paladin
Southern Paladin
$0.55
Swords to Plowshares
Swords to Plowshares
$1.01
Path to Exile
Path to Exile
$0.71

Creatures (6)

Foothill Guide
Foothill Guide
$0.13
Crimson Acolyte
Crimson Acolyte
$0.38
East-Mark Cavalier
East-Mark Cavalier
$0.09
Honorable Scout
Honorable Scout
$0.15
Fiendslayer Paladin
Fiendslayer Paladin
$0.52
Crovax, Ascendant Hero
Crovax, Ascendant Hero
$0.52

Synergy & payoffs (7)

Sting, Bilbo's Sword
Sting, Bilbo's Sword
$0.39
Roads Go Ever, Ever On
Roads Go Ever, Ever On
$0.30
Luminesce
Luminesce
$0.14
Sphere of Law
Sphere of Law
$0.65
Pearl Medallion
Pearl Medallion
$6.57

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Tivadar of Thorn deck questions

What colours can I use in a Tivadar of Thorn deck?

Tivadar of Thorn has a mono-white colour identity, so every card in the deck must be white or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.

What are the best cards for Tivadar of Thorn?

The cards played most often in Tivadar of Thorn decks include Gleaming Splendor, Bilbo's Gambit, Orcrist, Goblin-cleaver. 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 Tivadar of Thorn deck cost?

The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $58.55 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 Tivadar of Thorn 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.

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