Elrond of the White Council

Elrond of the White Council is a political commander that thrives on the chaos and opportunity of the secret council mechanic. When he enters, players vote, and you get to steal creatures (which can't attack back) or pump your board. The key to building around Elrond is recognizing that you're not just a theft deck—you're a versatile midrange pile that can either go wide with +1/+1 counters or steal threats and lock them down. Your gameplan is to play Elrond early, benefit from whatever votes come your way, then ride the momentum into the mid-game with a combination of stolen creatures, counters, and card advantage.

The deck should focus on creatures and synergies that work well whether you're stealing or boosting. Creatures with on-enter abilities shine since theft effects trigger them again. Cards that benefit from having multiple creatures (like anthem effects, sacrifice outlets, or creature-focused card draw) help you maximize stolen assets. You're playing a sort of "opportunistic" midrange game where you don't commit heavily to one plan—instead, you adapt to the votes and build your advantage turn by turn. This makes the deck reactive but rewarding when you read the table correctly and assemble a dominant board position.

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