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Elesh Norn
Price tag $4.80

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

#741 Current Rank
#702 Last Week
#655 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
+11% Synergy $1.78
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.69
Virulent Silencer Virulent Silencer
+2% Synergy $0.24
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
0% Synergy $17.98
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $7.96

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 $0.12
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+75% Synergy $0.21
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+73% Synergy $0.22
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+69% Synergy $0.18
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+68% Synergy $1.16
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+67% Synergy $1.24
Sunfall Sunfall
+66% Synergy $0.93
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+66% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+66% Synergy $2.90
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 $21.17
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+61% Synergy $1.61
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+56% Synergy $0.43
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+56% Synergy $0.29
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+54% Synergy $16.56
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+53% Synergy $30.84
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+50% Synergy $2.93
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $34.30
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $82.60
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $37.00

Creatures

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

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+59% Synergy $0.22
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $0.90
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+54% Synergy $8.47
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+50% Synergy $0.15
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+47% Synergy $0.19
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+46% Synergy $0.12
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+44% Synergy $18.60
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+44% Synergy $0.11
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+41% Synergy $0.08
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+40% Synergy $0.18
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+38% Synergy $0.06
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+33% Synergy $0.31
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+30% Synergy $0.54
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.07
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+25% Synergy $0.09
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+24% Synergy $0.03
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $4.80
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.13
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+19% Synergy $15.29
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.13
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+19% Synergy $0.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+18% Synergy $0.25
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+16% Synergy $0.11
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $0.48
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.37
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+14% Synergy $0.07
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+14% Synergy $1.19
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+13% Synergy $0.70
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+13% Synergy $0.10
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $24.32
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+12% Synergy $0.68
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+12% Synergy $0.84
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $2.13
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $10.77
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Revoker Phyrexian Revoker
+9% Synergy $0.18
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $30.28
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.86
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+7% Synergy $0.67
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $3.06
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $2.17
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $45.59
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+1% Synergy $9.18
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.57
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.23
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.36
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-11% Synergy $1.84
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-12% Synergy $2.46

Instants

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

Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+44% Synergy $0.08
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+42% Synergy $0.45
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+15% Synergy $0.86
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+14% Synergy $0.51
Dispatch Dispatch
+12% Synergy $0.33
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.09
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.30
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.03
Due Respect Due Respect
+9% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.38
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $17.03
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $4.94
War Report War Report
+6% Synergy $0.20
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $1.44
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $4.33
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+5% Synergy $2.53
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.19
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.04
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+4% Synergy $0.73
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.25
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $4.77
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.24
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.12
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.17
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.24
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.70
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.24
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.23
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.90
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.22
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.40
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.13
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $4.91
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $6.18
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.37
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-3% Synergy $1.07
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $3.60
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.20

Sorceries

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

Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+59% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+45% Synergy $0.25
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+19% Synergy $0.27
Rout Rout
+18% Synergy $0.32
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.16
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.41
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.58
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.53
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+3% Synergy $0.29
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.03
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $1.74
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-2% Synergy $0.77
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.21
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.60
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-17% Synergy $0.38

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+56% Synergy $0.18
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+52% Synergy $5.11
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+38% Synergy $0.10
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+34% Synergy $0.69
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+30% Synergy $0.14
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.66
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+25% Synergy $3.48
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+25% Synergy $4.87
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+15% Synergy $0.32
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $23.53
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+12% Synergy $5.16
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+12% Synergy $1.61
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+12% Synergy $0.29
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+10% Synergy $5.32
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+9% Synergy $0.64
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+9% Synergy $0.49
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+8% Synergy $4.40
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $28.72
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $3.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.26
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $4.98
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.60
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+3% Synergy $1.88
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $8.10
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $57.97
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+1% Synergy $1.13
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $5.19
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.26
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-3% Synergy $3.27
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-4% Synergy $12.39
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $5.37
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.54
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $6.56
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $45.90
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+18% Synergy $0.17
Ossification Ossification
+14% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+11% Synergy $6.05
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $7.55
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+8% Synergy $0.64
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $1.43
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+4% Synergy $6.28
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.93
Realmbreaker's Grasp Realmbreaker's Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $1.60
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.26
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy $4.76
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.54
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $5.68
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
0% Synergy $9.54
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.73
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $3.09
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-2% Synergy $1.52
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $4.71
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $3.36
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $1.25
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $20.79
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-10% Synergy $4.35

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $34.00
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.00
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+50% Synergy $1.30
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+28% Synergy $0.07
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+9% Synergy $0.11
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.18
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+6% Synergy $0.23
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+6% Synergy $19.49
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $4.66
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.18
Fountainport Fountainport
+4% Synergy $4.78
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.85
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+3% Synergy $1.32
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.35
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $10.32
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.89
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $16.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.76
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.09
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $35.89
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $6.80
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-4% Synergy $1.30
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-5% Synergy $3.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+31% Synergy $2.50
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+26% Synergy $10.65
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+15% Synergy $1.81
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+10% Synergy $4.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.52
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+8% Synergy $0.10
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+8% Synergy $0.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $16.23
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.57
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $20.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.23

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+40% Synergy $0.54
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+28% Synergy $0.17
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+17% Synergy $0.62
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+8% Synergy $0.15
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $34.92
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.70
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.30
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $1.74
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.17

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