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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Price tag $17.83

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Praetor

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#362 Current Rank
#382 Last Week
#312 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines decks.

Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+4% Synergy $1.22
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+2% Synergy $4.06
Mirrormind Crown Mirrormind Crown
+1% Synergy $1.28
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+1% Synergy $0.39
Personify Personify
0% Synergy $0.30

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+61% Synergy $6.18
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+56% Synergy $4.65
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+52% Synergy $0.35
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+51% Synergy $10.90
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+51% Synergy $0.27
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+48% Synergy $0.70
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+48% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+46% Synergy $0.17
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+45% Synergy $6.12
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+45% Synergy $11.43

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+44% Synergy $0.22
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+44% Synergy $2.05
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+43% Synergy $1.24
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+36% Synergy $0.16
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+35% Synergy $0.22
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $2.72
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.31
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.85
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% Synergy $1.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.98

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+14% Synergy $48.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $47.39
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $31.79
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $10.95
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $33.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $100.35
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $85.02
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $98.77

Creatures

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

Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+36% Synergy $16.89
Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+35% Synergy $0.17
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+33% Synergy $1.19
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+31% Synergy $0.33
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+31% Synergy $0.14
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+30% Synergy $0.21
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+28% Synergy $0.39
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+27% Synergy $21.14
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+26% Synergy $0.13
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+25% Synergy $10.88
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+25% Synergy $0.16
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+21% Synergy $0.19
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+20% Synergy $2.44
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+20% Synergy $6.44
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+19% Synergy $5.40
Solitude Solitude
+19% Synergy $27.30
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+18% Synergy $0.79
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $3.57
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+17% Synergy $0.47
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+17% Synergy $32.84
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+17% Synergy $5.70
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+17% Synergy $0.25
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+17% Synergy $0.16
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+16% Synergy $8.39
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+16% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+16% Synergy $2.64
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+15% Synergy $5.55
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.07
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+13% Synergy $0.15
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+13% Synergy $0.32
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.09
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+13% Synergy $0.29
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+12% Synergy $35.94
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.69
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+11% Synergy $9.06
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+11% Synergy $3.12
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.07
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+10% Synergy $0.44
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+9% Synergy $2.73
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+8% Synergy $0.62
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $2.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $46.75
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $10.00
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $4.82
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+3% Synergy $4.98
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.23
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
0% Synergy $0.29
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-2% Synergy $0.62
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-3% Synergy $7.59

Instants

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

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+31% Synergy $2.12
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.29
Ghostway Ghostway
+19% Synergy $3.75
Semester's End Semester's End
+17% Synergy $1.24
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+8% Synergy $0.20
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+6% Synergy $1.04
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $6.12
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.12
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+5% Synergy $0.08
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.14
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $6.51
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.10
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.03
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.44
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.51
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $7.51
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.33
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $8.11
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.73
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.99
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $13.42
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.88
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.10
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.27

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+23% Synergy $0.38
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+20% Synergy $2.05
Farewell Farewell
+16% Synergy $4.96
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.24
Rout Rout
+9% Synergy $0.34
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy $0.60
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+7% Synergy $0.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.51
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.73
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $1.79
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.22
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+2% Synergy $4.84
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.04
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.26
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $5.68
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $5.00
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.02
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
-1% Synergy $0.26
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.48
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.37
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-10% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+38% Synergy $4.57
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+21% Synergy $4.71
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+20% Synergy $18.53
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $6.92
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+11% Synergy $9.89
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $7.23
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $25.60
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $1.24
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.19
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+6% Synergy $0.09
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+5% Synergy $2.27
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.38
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.67
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+3% Synergy $15.79
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $4.02
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
0% Synergy $8.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.23
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.60
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-4% Synergy $4.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.52
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-6% Synergy $4.13

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+40% Synergy $1.65
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+36% Synergy $1.60
Ossification Ossification
+26% Synergy $0.18
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+26% Synergy $0.66
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+25% Synergy $4.26
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+16% Synergy $1.70
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+15% Synergy $0.14
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+13% Synergy $0.24
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.05
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+10% Synergy $0.09
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+8% Synergy $0.23
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $6.38
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+7% Synergy $0.86
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+7% Synergy $0.11
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $1.85
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+6% Synergy $1.01
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+6% Synergy $7.73
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $4.61
Cast Out Cast Out
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $4.85
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $1.37
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $5.50
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $46.31
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.11
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $8.57
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $24.28
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.37
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.46
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-4% Synergy $0.17
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.68
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-8% Synergy $6.81
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $2.15

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines to provide ongoing value and board presence.

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+34% Synergy $1.37
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $30.51
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $1.07

Utility Lands

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

The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+16% Synergy $0.07
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $3.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.49
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $19.58
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $44.40
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.11
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.14
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $5.61
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.21
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.91
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.11
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.57
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $5.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $36.05
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+1% Synergy $1.13
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.56
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.45
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.05
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $4.58
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.49
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $4.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $24.92
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-6% Synergy $5.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+16% Synergy $1.84
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.23
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.08
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $31.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.75
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $4.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.40
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.12
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.70
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.19

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.69
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.22
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.32
Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy $0.50
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.24
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.37
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.58
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $10.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $5.06
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.80
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $14.95
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.25
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.26
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.44
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
0% Synergy $1.02
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $42.32

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

Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
Kodama of the East Tree Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Kodama of the East Tree // Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Far Traveler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Far Traveler
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Inspiring Leader Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Inspiring Leader
Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Far Traveler Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Far Traveler
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
Genku, Future Shaper Genku, Future Shaper
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Candlekeep Sage Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Candlekeep Sage
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Agent of the Shadow Thieves Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dragon Cultist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dragon Cultist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Dungeon Delver Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Dungeon Delver
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Feywild Visitor Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Feywild Visitor
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Guild Artisan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Guild Artisan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Master Chef Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Master Chef
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Passionate Archaeologist Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Passionate Archaeologist
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Popular Entertainer Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Popular Entertainer
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Scion of Halaster Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Scion of Halaster
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Dungeon Delver Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Dungeon Delver
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
Ganax, Astral Hunter Flaming Fist Ganax, Astral Hunter // Flaming Fist
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender