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Leyline Binding

DMU · rare · Released 2022-09-09

Tiers

tier-1
tier-2
tier-1

Commander Bracket

1Precon2Core3Upgraded4Optimized5cEDH

Archetypes

positive:
controlmidrangedomain
negative:
aggroburntempo

Roles

removal-exileunconditional-removal

Risks

domain-requiredltb-onlybounce-vulnerable

Mechanics

mech-domain

Typal

synergy:

—

anti:

—

Structural

triggered-abilitystatic-ability

Rationale

Leyline Binding is a flash enchantment that exiles any nonland permanent an opponent controls until it leaves — effectively unconditional removal at instant speed. Its domain cost reduction makes it as cheap as {W} in five-color or near-five-color decks, making it one of the most efficient removal spells in multicolor Commander and midrange shells. In Brawl it drops a tier because mono-white or two-color decks rarely hit the full domain discount, often making it an expensive 5-6 mana removal spell.

Learnings (3)

  • In five-color or domain-focused Commander decks, Leyline Binding routinely casts for {W} on turn 2-3, making it arguably the most efficient white removal spell in those shells — faster than Swords to Plowshares on a tempo basis.

    tagging · claude-sonnet-4-6

  • Because the exile is an 'until this enchantment leaves' effect, opponents can use blink effects (Conjurer's Closet, Temur Sabertooth) or enchantment removal on Leyline Binding itself to get their permanent back, making it more vulnerable than Path to Exile in grindier games.

    tagging · claude-sonnet-4-6

  • Leyline Binding's color identity is mono-white despite its domain flavor; it fits in any Commander deck that runs off-color fetchlands or shocklands, and even a two-color deck with a single off-type basic can reduce the cost by 1.

    tagging · claude-sonnet-4-6

Popularity

  • EDHREC rank: #9,757

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