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Elesh Norn
Price tag $6.26

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

#735 Current Rank
#852 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.

Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+1% Synergy $1.36
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
0% Synergy $17.91
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
0% Synergy $1.40
Spiral into Solitude Spiral into Solitude
0% Synergy $0.12
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
0% Synergy $2.98

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 $0.27
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+73% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+69% Synergy $0.31
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+68% Synergy $2.04
Sunfall Sunfall
+67% Synergy $0.62
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+67% Synergy $0.11
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+66% Synergy $0.79
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+65% Synergy $5.66
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+65% Synergy $0.27

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 $2.30
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+61% Synergy $14.43
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+59% Synergy $0.56
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+56% Synergy $0.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+55% Synergy $16.89
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+53% Synergy $32.78
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+49% Synergy $5.98
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.84
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.16
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $47.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $98.84
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $99.32
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+59% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $3.12
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+54% Synergy $15.60
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+50% Synergy $0.12
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+46% Synergy $0.21
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+46% Synergy $0.09
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+44% Synergy $18.13
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+44% Synergy $0.08
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+42% Synergy $0.12
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+40% Synergy $0.15
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+39% Synergy $0.06
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+34% Synergy $0.41
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+30% Synergy $0.91
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.05
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+25% Synergy $0.07
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+25% Synergy $0.06
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $8.07
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.11
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+20% Synergy $0.04
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.23
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+17% Synergy $14.36
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+17% Synergy $0.17
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+15% Synergy $1.11
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+15% Synergy $0.10
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+15% Synergy $1.34
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+15% Synergy $0.27
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+14% Synergy $0.06
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+13% Synergy $1.09
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+13% Synergy $1.20
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+12% Synergy $0.50
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+11% Synergy $26.03
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+11% Synergy $2.47
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $2.95
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.08
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $9.29
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $46.99
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+8% Synergy $0.91
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+7% Synergy $0.60
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+5% Synergy $5.44
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $1.78
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $46.54
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.97
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.22
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $10.66
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.38
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.23
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.77
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-10% Synergy $4.31
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-13% Synergy $2.87

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 $0.47
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+17% Synergy $0.97
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+13% Synergy $0.53
Dispatch Dispatch
+12% Synergy $0.20
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.09
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.22
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.07
Due Respect Due Respect
+9% Synergy $0.21
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.09
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.16
War Report War Report
+6% Synergy $0.23
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $8.26
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.06
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $2.94
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $1.45
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+4% Synergy $0.25
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $1.33
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $0.87
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.64
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $6.00
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.35
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $4.53
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-1% Synergy $1.08
Return to Dust Return to Dust
-1% Synergy $0.12
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.22
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $4.76
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.77
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $8.46
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $3.07
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-5% Synergy $1.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-7% Synergy $4.62
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.32

Sorceries

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

Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+60% Synergy $0.08
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+46% Synergy $0.25
Rout Rout
+19% Synergy $0.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.36
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.16
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.48
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.85
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.42
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+2% Synergy $0.30
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.79
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $0.96
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.24
Martial Coup Martial Coup
-2% Synergy $0.13
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.52
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $2.73
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
+56% Synergy $0.20
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+54% Synergy $7.07
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+40% Synergy $0.14
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+35% Synergy $1.01
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+30% Synergy $0.07
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.70
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $4.36
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+25% Synergy $4.13
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.24
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+12% Synergy $4.42
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+12% Synergy $25.34
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+12% Synergy $0.38
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+11% Synergy $1.02
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $15.68
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+9% Synergy $0.67
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.35
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $4.74
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $2.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $21.25
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+5% Synergy $0.23
Veil of Assimilation Veil of Assimilation
+5% Synergy $0.05
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $8.03
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $12.30
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.88
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $50.76
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.18
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.60
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $4.39
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-3% Synergy $17.45
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $6.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $4.38
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $3.72
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-20% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $7.76
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $45.63
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+20% Synergy $0.17
Ossification Ossification
+15% Synergy $0.14
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $9.05
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $5.73
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+9% Synergy $0.81
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $2.87
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $4.34
Realmbreaker's Grasp Realmbreaker's Grasp
+4% Synergy $0.06
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+3% Synergy $0.25
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+2% Synergy $5.99
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $8.23
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $1.79
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $6.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $2.10
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.55
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $4.67
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $4.21
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.49
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $2.24
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $24.31
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $6.31

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $29.12
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.08
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.58

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+51% Synergy $1.38
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+31% Synergy $0.07
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+10% Synergy $0.13
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.19
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.15
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+7% Synergy $24.54
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+4% Synergy $4.39
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $0.98
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $5.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $3.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.28
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $11.66
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
0% Synergy $19.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.94
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-1% Synergy $4.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.66
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $5.12
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.59
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-3% Synergy $0.06
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-3% Synergy $0.82
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-5% Synergy $45.08
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $6.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+32% Synergy $3.65
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+25% Synergy $11.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+14% Synergy $4.51
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $6.32
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+9% Synergy $0.11
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+8% Synergy $0.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.23
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.32
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.23
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.99
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $31.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.29

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+40% Synergy $0.49
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+30% Synergy $0.23
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.21
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+3% Synergy $42.67
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.27
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.44
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
-1% Synergy $2.24
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.77

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