Commander Intelligence
Lathril, Blade of the Elves - Synergies
Support packages and cards that fit this commander's plan.
Synergy Summary
Support packages to check
Lathril, Blade of the Elves has 40 connected cards across Elf mana, Token production, Card advantage support packages. Start with the role on each card, then use the support package to decide whether it fits the commander plan.
Support Package Map
Cards that fit this commander
Cards are grouped from existing roles, support-package notes, and attached market context. These are cards to check, not a full decklist.
Elf mana7 cards
Cheap Elves and scalable Elf mana are the first Lathril checks because they cast the commander, rebuild after wipes, and power larger turns.
One-mana Elf manaLlanowar ElvesTTSR versionView card ->
One-mana Elf manaElvish MysticFDC versionView card ->
One-mana Elf manaFyndhorn ElvesFDC versionView card ->
Scalable Elf manaPriest of TitaniaUSG versionView card ->
Elf lord and mana engineElvish ArchdruidPLST versionView card ->
Elf growth and mana engineMarwyn, the NurturerDOM versionView card ->
Black-fixing Elf manaElves of Deep ShadowRAV versionView card ->Token production6 cards
Token makers matter when they help Lathril connect, rebuild the board, or reach ten untapped Elves for the drain finish.
Elf token production and payoffElvish WarmasterLTC versionView card ->
Elf lord and token makerImperious PerfectLRW versionView card ->
Elf cast token makerLys Alana HuntmasterEMA versionView card ->
Instant Elf token burstElven AmbushGN3 versionView card ->
Elf token burstElvish PromenadeLRW versionView card ->
Repeatable Elf token engineWolverine RidersKHC versionView card ->Card advantage4 cards
Creature-heavy Lathril lists need draw that works while casting Elves or while the board is already wide.
Untap support7 cards
Untap support is strongest when it lets Lathril attack or drain without giving up mana-engine turns.
Repeatable untap supportSeedborn MuseTDC versionView card ->
Activated-ability haste and untapThousand-Year ElixirC13 versionView card ->
Attack-step untap ElfCopperhorn ScoutCNS versionView card ->
Creature untap enchantmentQuest for RenewalWWK versionView card ->
Instant creature untapVitalizeWTH versionView card ->
Sorcery creature untapMobilizePOR versionView card ->
Untap and draw trickBenefactor's DraughtC16 versionView card ->Payoffs and finishes4 cards
Finishers should stay separated by plan: Lathril drain, Elf life-loss, combat overrun, or optional combo.
Protection and interaction7 cards
Lathril commits creatures to the board, so protection and cheap answers are part of the engine, not just filler.
Board protectionHeroic InterventionLTC versionView card ->
Flexible protection and removalGolgari CharmUMA versionView card ->
Targeted protection and pumpTyvar's StandONE versionView card ->
Elf artifact and enchantment removalReclamation SageC20 versionView card ->
Flexible permanent removalBeast WithinSOC versionView card ->
Flexible Golgari removalAssassin's TrophyMKM versionView card ->
Black creature or enchantment removalFeed the SwarmBRC versionView card ->Optional combo package5 cards
Staff of Domination, Umbral Mantle, Sword of the Paruns, and large Elf mana producers should be checked as optional combo pieces, not required Lathril cards.
Optional mana-combo pieceStaff of DominationCMR versionView card ->
Optional untap combo pieceUmbral MantlePLST versionView card ->
Optional untap combo pieceSword of the ParunsC13 versionView card ->
Large Elf mana producerWirewood ChannelerLGN versionView card ->
Creature-count mana engineCircle of Dreams DruidAFR versionView card ->