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Elesh Norn
Price tag $6.63

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#767 Current Rank
#725 Last Week
#676 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elesh Norn.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elesh Norn decks.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $23.27
Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
+1% Synergy $0.09
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
0% Synergy $1.48
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
0% Synergy $0.61
Gathering Stone Gathering Stone
0% Synergy $0.66

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Elesh Norn's abilities and overall game plan.

Norn's Inquisitor Norn's Inquisitor
+79% Synergy $0.23
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+76% Synergy $0.37
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+73% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+69% Synergy $0.34
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+68% Synergy $2.33
Sunfall Sunfall
+67% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+67% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+66% Synergy $1.24
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+65% Synergy $6.24
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+65% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Elesh Norn decks.

Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+61% Synergy $2.52
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+60% Synergy $14.51
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+59% Synergy $0.52
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+56% Synergy $0.35
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+55% Synergy $17.44
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+53% Synergy $37.18
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+49% Synergy $6.13
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+8% Synergy $4.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $49.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $7.19
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.70
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $106.65
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Elesh Norn's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+57% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $1.75
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+54% Synergy $17.35
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+50% Synergy $0.26
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+46% Synergy $0.24
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+46% Synergy $0.20
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+45% Synergy $0.23
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+43% Synergy $21.23
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+42% Synergy $0.11
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+39% Synergy $0.22
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+39% Synergy $0.04
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+35% Synergy $0.48
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+31% Synergy $0.90
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.16
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+26% Synergy $0.16
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+25% Synergy $0.07
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $8.88
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.34
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+20% Synergy $0.07
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+17% Synergy $15.77
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+17% Synergy $0.11
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+15% Synergy $0.16
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+15% Synergy $1.31
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.43
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.65
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+14% Synergy $1.03
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+14% Synergy $0.05
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.77
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+12% Synergy $1.21
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.10
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $2.36
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+10% Synergy $29.64
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+10% Synergy $2.61
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $9.64
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+9% Synergy $0.91
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $54.35
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $1.09
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+5% Synergy $9.82
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $2.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $53.73
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-1% Synergy $5.67
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $13.01
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.23
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.56
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-10% Synergy $4.80
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-13% Synergy $3.24

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Elesh Norn safe.

Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+44% Synergy $0.17
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+43% Synergy $0.45
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+17% Synergy $1.22
Dispatch Dispatch
+13% Synergy $0.29
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+13% Synergy $0.45
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.17
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.23
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.07
Due Respect Due Respect
+9% Synergy $0.15
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $18.36
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.22
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.92
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.10
War Report War Report
+5% Synergy $0.30
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $2.92
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $2.79
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.33
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $1.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $15.89
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.31
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.36
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.40
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.22
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $0.93
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.33
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.17
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.31
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.33
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $8.52
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.66
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $3.61
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.65
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-6% Synergy $5.20
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.90

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Elesh Norn's game plan and control the board.

Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+60% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+46% Synergy $0.34
Rout Rout
+19% Synergy $0.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.34
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.30
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $1.26
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.54
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.49
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.31
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.02
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.58
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $3.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+57% Synergy $0.26
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+54% Synergy $5.46
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+40% Synergy $0.14
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+34% Synergy $1.06
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+30% Synergy $0.14
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.80
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $4.97
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+25% Synergy $4.34
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.31
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+12% Synergy $27.53
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+11% Synergy $5.71
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $19.00
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+11% Synergy $0.33
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+10% Synergy $1.45
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+8% Synergy $0.63
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.50
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $4.65
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $3.38
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $21.78
Veil of Assimilation Veil of Assimilation
+5% Synergy $0.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.28
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $7.85
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.35
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.06
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $49.29
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.32
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $4.46
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $4.92
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-3% Synergy $22.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $7.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.56
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.41
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elesh Norn's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $8.61
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $51.58
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+20% Synergy $0.27
Ossification Ossification
+16% Synergy $0.24
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $6.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $5.86
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+9% Synergy $1.02
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $3.72
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $7.07
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $5.12
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.37
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $6.26
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.59
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $2.43
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $7.86
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $2.62
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $4.79
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $29.01
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.72
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-3% Synergy $5.79
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $2.34
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $25.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $5.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elesh Norn to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $40.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $1.80
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+51% Synergy $2.21
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+32% Synergy $0.20
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+10% Synergy $0.19
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.31
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $21.12
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $0.96
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $9.15
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $5.99
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.26
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.44
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $13.10
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $22.56
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.55
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $5.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $37.08
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.44
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.44
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-3% Synergy $4.84
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.92
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $43.73
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $7.03
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.39

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+32% Synergy $4.78
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+25% Synergy $12.07
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $3.98
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $3.98
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+9% Synergy $0.12
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.37
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.30
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $20.20
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $34.62
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.55
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.39

Lands

The mana base foundation for Elesh Norn decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mirrex Mirrex
+40% Synergy $0.44
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+31% Synergy $0.29
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $48.99
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.39
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.56

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