Elves
Matchups vs Top Archetypes · last 60 days
Win rate from Elves's perspective · faded = low sample (<5 matches)
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Cards that define this archetype (4-of maindeck staples)
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Gameplay Videos
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Dimir Terror vs Elves | NYC Pauper League
New York City Magic: The Gathering posted on February 7, 2026
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Matchup Win Rates
Last 90 days. Challenge and Showcase events only. League results excluded.
How to beat Elves → — which decks have the best records against it, and what they board.
| Opponent | Win Rate | Record | Matches | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mono Red MadnessHigh sample | 25.0% | 8-24 | 32 | Gatherling |
| Grixis AffinityMedium sample | 58.3% | 7-5 | 12 | mtgo |
| Mono Red RallyMedium sample | 33.3% | 4-8 | 12 | Gatherling |
| Ephemerate TronMedium sample | 54.5% | 6-5 | 11 | Gatherling |
| Mono-Blue FaeriesMedium sample | 77.8% | 7-2 | 9 | mtgo |
| TronMedium sample | 75.0% | 6-2 | 8 | mtgo |
| Golgari GardensMedium sample | 25.0% | 2-6 | 8 | mtgo |
| Esper AffinityMedium sample | 75.0% | 6-2 | 8 | mtgo |
| Snacker GatesLow sample | 16.7% | 1-5 | 6 | TopDeck.gg |
| Ruby StormLow sample | 0.0% | 0-6 | 6 | Gatherling |
| Madness BurnLow sample | 50.0% | 3-3 | 6 | Gatherling |
| White AggroLow sample | 66.7% | 4-2 | 6 | Gatherling |
| Spy ComboLow sample | 80.0% | 4-1 | 5 | mtgo |
| BoglesLow sample | 100.0% | 5-0 | 5 | mtgo |
| Blue TerrorLow sample | 60.0% | 3-2 | 5 | Gatherling |
| Naya RampInsufficient sample | — | 1-3 | 4 | mtgo |
| FamiliarsInsufficient sample | — | 3-1 | 4 | TopDeck.gg |
| Food GardensInsufficient sample | — | 1-2 | 3 | TopDeck.gg |
| Jund WildfireInsufficient sample | — | 1-2 | 3 | mtgo |
| Gruul PonzaInsufficient sample | — | 3-0 | 3 | mtgo |
| Azorius AffinityInsufficient sample | — | 1-1 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Dimir FaeriesInsufficient sample | — | 0-2 | 2 | mtgo |
| Mono-Blue DelverInsufficient sample | — | 1-1 | 2 | mtgo |
| 4c EphemerateInsufficient sample | — | 1-1 | 2 | Gatherling |
| Poison StormInsufficient sample | — | 2-0 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Cycle StormInsufficient sample | — | 0-2 | 2 | TopDeck.gg |
| Inside Out ComboInsufficient sample | — | 2-0 | 2 | Gatherling |
| Black BurnInsufficient sample | — | 1-1 | 2 | Gatherling |
| Naya PonzaInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| DredgeInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Sultai FaeriesInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| 4c AffinityInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | mtgo |
| Orzhov EphemerateInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | Gatherling |
| BurnInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | Gatherling |
| 4c ControlInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Grixis ControlInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | mtgo |
| 4c SynthesizerInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | Gatherling |
| Mardu SynthesizerInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Walls ComboInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Mono-White HeroicInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | Gatherling |
| DevotionInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| SliversInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Rakdos MadnessInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Black SacrificeInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Turbo FogInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Grixis FaeriesInsufficient sample | — | 0-1 | 1 | mtgo |
| Mono-White AggroInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
| Dimir AffinityInsufficient sample | — | 1-0 | 1 | TopDeck.gg |
Bands describe how much evidence sits behind each row, not how confident the figure is — even 20+ matches carries a 95% interval around ±20 percentage points. Under 5 matches no win rate is shown. How these are calculated
Matchup Trends
Weekly win rate trends (MTGO + TopDeck.gg data, last 90 days)
Elves vs Mono Red Madness — weekly win rate
Elves vs Grixis Affinity — weekly win rate
Elves vs Mono Red Rally — weekly win rate