App icon for MTG Life Counter: Lotus
MTG Life Counter: Lotus Track life and commander damage for up to 10 players
Launch

Elesh Norn
Price tag $5.50

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

#713 Current Rank
#781 Last Week
#635 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.

Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+4% Synergy $4.40
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+1% Synergy $21.03
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-2% Synergy $1.17
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.97
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $4.33

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 $0.09
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+75% Synergy $0.27
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+73% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+68% Synergy $0.24
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+68% Synergy $0.99
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+67% Synergy $0.80
Sunfall Sunfall
+66% Synergy $1.20
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+66% Synergy $2.30
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+66% Synergy $0.10
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+65% Synergy $0.30

Top Cards

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

Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+62% Synergy $17.64
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+61% Synergy $1.24
Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+59% Synergy $0.07
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+55% Synergy $0.28
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+54% Synergy $17.67
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+53% Synergy $34.85
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+50% Synergy $2.90
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $2.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.27

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $45.06
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+57% Synergy $0.23
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+56% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $0.82
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+53% Synergy $6.75
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+50% Synergy $0.14
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+46% Synergy $0.17
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+45% Synergy $0.13
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+44% Synergy $0.11
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+43% Synergy $18.78
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+40% Synergy $0.04
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+39% Synergy $0.17
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+38% Synergy $0.05
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+32% Synergy $0.28
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.05
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+28% Synergy $0.50
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+25% Synergy $0.08
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+24% Synergy $0.02
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.17
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+21% Synergy $3.65
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+20% Synergy $11.27
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.11
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+19% Synergy $0.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.26
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+16% Synergy $0.44
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+16% Synergy $0.08
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.39
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+14% Synergy $0.07
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+14% Synergy $1.25
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+13% Synergy $0.69
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+13% Synergy $0.05
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $22.97
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+12% Synergy $1.73
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+12% Synergy $0.73
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $2.50
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $7.43
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.10
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+9% Synergy $30.11
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+9% Synergy $0.16
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+8% Synergy $0.80
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $3.07
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+6% Synergy $0.65
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $2.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $42.20
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $8.49
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.49
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.18
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.27
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.29
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-11% Synergy $1.92

Instants

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

Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+44% Synergy $0.13
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+42% Synergy $0.48
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $0.90
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+14% Synergy $0.54
Dispatch Dispatch
+11% Synergy $0.45
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.12
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+11% Synergy $0.03
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+8% Synergy $0.31
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+8% Synergy $8.15
Due Respect Due Respect
+8% Synergy $0.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $16.24
War Report War Report
+6% Synergy $0.15
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $1.72
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $3.90
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $4.34
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.05
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.84
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+4% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.91
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $5.26
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.20
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.13
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.77
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.45
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.21
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $5.00
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.35
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-2% Synergy $0.10
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $1.55
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $3.38
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $0.63

Sorceries

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

Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+45% Synergy $0.24
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.28
Rout Rout
+18% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.17
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.39
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.32
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $1.76
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.73
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.39
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-11% Synergy $2.29
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+55% Synergy $0.17
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+52% Synergy $3.92
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+37% Synergy $0.10
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+33% Synergy $0.72
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+30% Synergy $0.11
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.63
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $5.02
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+25% Synergy $3.77
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.35
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+13% Synergy $5.26
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+13% Synergy $0.63
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $22.80
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+12% Synergy $0.24
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+10% Synergy $4.51
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+9% Synergy $0.50
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+9% Synergy $0.72
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $27.40
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $4.31
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $4.36
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $3.79
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.99
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.42
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.66
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $1.73
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $0.97
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $6.66
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $4.22
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-3% Synergy $4.33
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $4.72
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-5% Synergy $13.11
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.45
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $5.15
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $46.21
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+18% Synergy $0.14
Ossification Ossification
+14% Synergy $0.33
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+11% Synergy $3.99
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.12
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+7% Synergy $0.69
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $1.56
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.00
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.95
Realmbreaker's Grasp Realmbreaker's Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+3% Synergy $0.64
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.53
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy $5.70
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+2% Synergy $0.15
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.40
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.54
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $4.32
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
0% Synergy $9.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $26.40
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $2.73
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-1% Synergy $2.36
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.43
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $3.94
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $21.01
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $1.71
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $3.67

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $30.03
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.92
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $0.84

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+50% Synergy $0.66
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+28% Synergy $0.11
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.24
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+8% Synergy $0.13
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.20
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $19.02
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.18
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $2.28
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $3.16
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.73
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+3% Synergy $0.76
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.46
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $9.47
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.14
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $38.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
0% Synergy $5.08
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $15.90
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-3% Synergy $6.35
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $34.54
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.65
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-4% Synergy $0.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+31% Synergy $2.23
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+26% Synergy $9.63
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.29
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy $4.04
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+9% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+8% Synergy $0.09
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.61
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $17.16
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $15.07
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.59
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.12
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.33
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.20

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+40% Synergy $0.65
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+28% Synergy $0.24
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+17% Synergy $0.70
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.11
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.50
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.76
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+1% Synergy $34.04
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.22
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.22
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $1.76
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.39

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Elesh Norn.