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Elesh Norn
Price tag $5.04

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

#750 Current Rank
#705 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.

Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+1% Synergy $0.96
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
0% Synergy $9.86
Rent Is Due Rent Is Due
0% Synergy $0.25
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
-4% Synergy $4.40
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-11% Synergy $0.51

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 $0.10
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+76% Synergy $0.21
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+73% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+69% Synergy $0.23
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+68% Synergy $1.38
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+67% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+66% Synergy $0.12
Sunfall Sunfall
+66% Synergy $0.71
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+65% Synergy $8.35
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+65% Synergy $0.28

Top Cards

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

Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+62% Synergy $18.08
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+61% Synergy $1.54
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+57% Synergy $0.44
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+56% Synergy $0.26
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+55% Synergy $16.04
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+53% Synergy $31.18
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+50% Synergy $3.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.14

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $50.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.95
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $78.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

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

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+59% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $0.81
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+54% Synergy $12.78
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+49% Synergy $0.09
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+46% Synergy $0.40
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+46% Synergy $0.08
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+44% Synergy $19.77
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+44% Synergy $0.05
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+41% Synergy $0.09
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+40% Synergy $0.12
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+38% Synergy $0.10
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+33% Synergy $0.39
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+30% Synergy $0.66
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.03
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+25% Synergy $0.09
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+24% Synergy $0.04
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $5.44
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.11
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+20% Synergy $0.06
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+18% Synergy $14.12
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.26
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+16% Synergy $0.16
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $0.50
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.33
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+14% Synergy $0.06
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+14% Synergy $1.29
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+13% Synergy $0.44
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+13% Synergy $0.06
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+13% Synergy $1.02
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+12% Synergy $1.63
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $23.21
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+11% Synergy $1.59
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $1.63
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+10% Synergy $0.05
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $9.73
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $29.01
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+8% Synergy $0.66
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.66
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+6% Synergy $2.85
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+6% Synergy $1.79
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $41.79
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $3.72
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
0% Synergy $10.33
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.25
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.46
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.20
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.13
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-11% Synergy $1.64
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-12% Synergy $2.33

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
+43% Synergy $0.44
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+16% Synergy $0.86
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+14% Synergy $0.55
Dispatch Dispatch
+12% Synergy $0.32
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.07
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.33
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.05
Due Respect Due Respect
+9% Synergy $0.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+7% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+7% Synergy $17.98
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+7% Synergy $6.87
War Report War Report
+6% Synergy $0.24
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+5% Synergy $1.54
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.20
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.03
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $3.86
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.22
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $2.61
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.68
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.28
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $5.76
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.91
Disenchant Disenchant
+2% Synergy $0.17
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.69
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.46
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
0% Synergy $4.41
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.21
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $0.63
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.09
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $6.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.43
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.51
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.18
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-6% Synergy $3.83
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+59% Synergy $0.09
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+45% Synergy $0.25
Rout Rout
+19% Synergy $0.30
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.13
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.41
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.40
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.27
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.33
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.81
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.17
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.44
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $2.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+56% Synergy $0.19
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+52% Synergy $5.78
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+38% Synergy $0.10
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+34% Synergy $1.06
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+30% Synergy $0.08
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.58
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $3.92
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+25% Synergy $3.34
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.34
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $25.18
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+12% Synergy $4.87
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+12% Synergy $1.00
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+12% Synergy $0.31
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $5.86
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+9% Synergy $0.56
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.41
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $2.70
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $2.92
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $23.74
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.21
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.63
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $9.12
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.85
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $59.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.26
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+1% Synergy $6.90
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $2.90
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $3.52
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-3% Synergy $12.64
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $4.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.12
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $5.02
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-19% Synergy $1.14

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $7.73
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+19% Synergy $42.89
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ossification Ossification
+15% Synergy $0.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+11% Synergy $4.88
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $5.70
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+8% Synergy $0.53
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $1.96
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.57
Realmbreaker's Grasp Realmbreaker's Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.09
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.16
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+2% Synergy $2.03
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.26
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy $4.54
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.60
Paladin Class Paladin Class
+1% Synergy $0.49
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $6.55
Chivalric Alliance Chivalric Alliance
0% Synergy $13.11
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $1.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.39
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $3.00
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $6.12
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $2.97
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $2.23
Land Tax Land Tax
-6% Synergy $22.02
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $5.21

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+9% Synergy $29.42
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $0.64
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $0.91

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+50% Synergy $1.55
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 $0.14
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+7% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $17.82
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $4.06
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $1.86
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $8.10
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $3.03
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.33
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.40
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.72
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.36
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-1% Synergy $16.79
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $6.83
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.95
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.07
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $1.87
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-3% Synergy $0.39
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $3.80
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-4% Synergy $5.98
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $39.21
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+31% Synergy $2.73
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+26% Synergy $11.33
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+14% Synergy $2.08
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $4.90
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+8% Synergy $0.13
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+8% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+7% Synergy $0.49
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+7% Synergy $0.25
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.46
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.72
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $23.37
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $3.64
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.05
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+40% Synergy $0.45
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+28% Synergy $0.21
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.55
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.16
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.52
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+2% Synergy $35.29
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.69
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.27
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.17
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.13

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