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Elrond of the White Council is a rare Legendary Creature — Elf Noble from LTC (LTC) costing {3}{G}{U}. Current price: $0.14 USD. Legal in Commander.

Elrond of the White Council MTG card

Elrond of the White Council

Legendary Creature — Elf Noble

Card Text

Secret council — When Elrond enters, each player secretly votes for fellowship or aid, then those votes are revealed. For each fellowship vote, the voter chooses a creature they control. You gain control of each creature chosen this way, and they gain "This creature can't attack its owner." Then for each aid vote, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control.

Card Stats

3/3 rare CMC: 5.0 LTC LTC 🎨 Javier Charro
Secret council

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Prices updated: 2025-12-04

Format Legality

Commander Legal
Duel Legal
Legacy Legal
Oathbreaker Legal
Vintage Legal

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Other Printings (3 total)

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Elrond of the White Council? Basics

Elrond of the White Council is a Legendary Creature — Elf Noble card from the Magic: The Gathering trading card game.

Its ability reads: "Secret council — When Elrond enters, each player secretly votes for fellowship or aid, then those votes are revealed. For each fellowship vote, the voter chooses a creature they control. You gain control of each creature chosen this way, and they gain "This creature can't attack its owner." Then for each aid vote, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

How much mana does Elrond of the White Council cost to cast? Basics

Elrond of the White Council has a mana cost of {3}{G}{U}, which equals 5.0 total mana (converted mana cost/mana value).

It requires G, U mana to cast.

What does mana cost mean in Magic: The Gathering? Basics

Mana cost is the amount and type of mana required to cast a spell in Magic: The Gathering.

Elrond of the White Council's mana cost of {3}{G}{U} means you need to pay that much mana from your lands or other sources.

Colored symbols (W=White, U=Blue, B=Black, R=Red, G=Green) must be paid with that specific color, while numbers can be paid with any color.

What is converted mana cost (CMC) or mana value? Basics

Converted mana cost (now officially called "mana value") is the total amount of mana in a card's mana cost, regardless of color.

Elrond of the White Council has a mana value of 5.0. This is important for effects that care about a spell's total cost, like cascade or cards that say "mana value 3 or less."

What is oracle text? Basics

Oracle text is the official, current rules text for a Magic card as maintained by Wizards of the Coast. It supersedes any printed text on older cards.

Elrond of the White Council's current oracle text is: "Secret council — When Elrond enters, each player secretly votes for fellowship or aid, then those votes are revealed. For each fellowship vote, the voter chooses a creature they control. You gain control of each creature chosen this way, and they gain "This creature can't attack its owner." Then for each aid vote, put a +1/+1 counter on each creature you control."

What is the current price of Elrond of the White Council? Pricing

The current market price for Elrond of the White Council is approximately $0.14 USD on TCGPlayer.

On Cardmarket (Europe), it's approximately €0.25 EUR.

Where can I buy Elrond of the White Council? Pricing

You can purchase Elrond of the White Council from major MTG retailers including:

Prices vary by condition and printing. Check multiple sellers to find the best price.

What is the difference between normal and foil cards? Pricing

Foil cards have a shiny, holographic finish that makes them more collectible. They are functionally identical to normal cards but typically cost more due to their rarity and visual appeal.

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Standard? Legality

Format legality information for Elrond of the White Council in Standard is not available.

Standard is a rotating format that only allows cards from the most recent sets.

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Modern? Legality

Format legality information for Elrond of the White Council in Modern is not available.

Modern includes all cards printed in a standard-legal set from 8th Edition forward.

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Commander (EDH)? Legality

Elrond of the White Council is Legal in Commander (EDH) format.

Commander is a casual multiplayer format where you build a 100-card singleton deck around a legendary creature.

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Pioneer? Legality

Format legality information for Elrond of the White Council in Pioneer is not available.

Pioneer is a non-rotating format that includes all standard-legal sets from Return to Ravnica forward.

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Legacy? Legality

Elrond of the White Council is Legal in Legacy format.

Legacy allows almost all cards ever printed, with a substantial ban list for balance.

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Vintage? Legality

Elrond of the White Council is Legal in Vintage format.

Vintage is the most permissive format, allowing almost all cards with only a minimal ban list. Some powerful cards are "Restricted" (limited to 1 copy).

Is Elrond of the White Council legal in Pauper? Legality

Format legality information for Elrond of the White Council in Pauper is not available.

Pauper only allows cards that have been printed at common rarity in a paper or online set.

What is format legality in MTG? Legality

Format legality indicates which official MTG formats allow a card to be played:

  • Legal: Card is allowed in the format
  • Banned: Card is prohibited from play
  • Restricted: Limited to 1 copy (Vintage only)
  • Not Legal: Card was never part of that format's card pool

Different formats have different banned lists based on power level and game balance.

What set is Elrond of the White Council from? Details

This printing of Elrond of the White Council is from LTC (LTC), with collector number 51.

Elrond of the White Council may also appear in other MTG sets with different art or special treatments.

What is Elrond of the White Council's rarity? Details

Elrond of the White Council is a rare card in LTC.

Card rarity affects both availability and price. From rarest to most common: Mythic Rare → Rare → Uncommon → Common.

Who illustrated Elrond of the White Council? Details

Elrond of the White Council was illustrated by Javier Charro.

Magic: The Gathering features artwork from hundreds of talented artists, and many cards have been reprinted with new art over the years.

What is Elrond of the White Council's power and toughness? Details

Elrond of the White Council is a 3/3 creature.

Power (3) determines how much combat damage the creature deals. Toughness (3) determines how much damage it can take before being destroyed.

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