Oracle text
Prowess (Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, this creature gets +1/+1 until end of turn.)
You may look at the top card of your library any time.
You may cast noncreature spells from the top of your library. If you cast a spell this way, you may cast it as though it had flash.
Mox strategy
Elsha of the Infinite is a powerful Jeskai value engine and combo commander. Its biggest strength is letting you cast noncreature spells from the top of your library, effectively turning your deck’s top card into a second hand and giving those spells flash for huge flexibility.
Best use cases:
- Commander decks built around cheap instants, sorceries, artifacts, and enchantments
- Spellslinger shells that want repeatable card advantage and instant-speed play
- Combo decks that can chain spells from the top of the deck
Strong synergies:
- Topdeck manipulation like Sensei’s Divining Top, Scroll Rack, and Brainstorm to set up perfect casts
- Cheap cantrips and protection spells to keep the chain going
- Artifact-heavy builds with Moxen, mana rocks, and zero- or low-cost noncreature spells
- Cards that reward casting many spells, such as prowess-style payoffs or storm-adjacent engines
Gameplay mechanics it supports:
- Prowess-based combat pressure
- Top-of-library casting and card selection
- Flash-speed interaction on noncreature spells
- Spells chaining and resource conversion without needing extra cards in hand
Practical tip: Elsha is strongest when your deck is packed with low-cost noncreature spells and strong library manipulation, so you can consistently convert the top card into value every turn.
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Format legality
- standard—
- pioneer—
- modern—
- legacyLegal
- vintageLegal
- commanderLegal
- pauper—
- brawl—
- historic—
- alchemy—
- oathbreakerLegal