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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Price tag $19.77

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

#340 Current Rank
#345 Last Week
#288 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.

Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+2% Synergy $9.86
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
0% Synergy $0.20
Sudden Strike Sudden Strike
0% Synergy $0.10
Aunt May Aunt May
-1% Synergy $0.15
With Great Power... With Great Power...
-11% Synergy $0.51

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+62% Synergy $4.34
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+56% Synergy $3.83
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+53% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+52% Synergy $0.30
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+52% Synergy $9.15
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+49% Synergy $0.24
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+49% Synergy $1.20
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+47% Synergy $0.18
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+46% Synergy $3.14
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+45% Synergy $6.67

Top Cards

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

Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+45% Synergy $0.26
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+45% Synergy $1.57
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+43% Synergy $1.04
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+37% Synergy $0.22
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+36% Synergy $0.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+32% Synergy $2.33
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+22% Synergy $1.64
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+10% Synergy $3.45
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
0% 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
+13% Synergy $36.64
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+8% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $32.03
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+5% Synergy $13.27
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $41.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $94.95
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $78.39
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $78.29

Creatures

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

Priest of Ancient Lore Priest of Ancient Lore
+36% Synergy $0.21
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+35% Synergy $16.04
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+35% Synergy $0.83
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+32% Synergy $0.12
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+31% Synergy $0.34
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+28% Synergy $0.46
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+28% Synergy $0.40
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+28% Synergy $16.03
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+27% Synergy $0.12
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+25% Synergy $10.33
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+25% Synergy $0.25
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+21% Synergy $0.14
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+20% Synergy $3.55
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+19% Synergy $5.25
Solitude Solitude
+19% Synergy $22.55
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+19% Synergy $5.04
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+19% Synergy $0.77
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+17% Synergy $2.08
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+17% Synergy $0.46
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+17% Synergy $8.35
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+17% Synergy $0.51
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+17% Synergy $0.13
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+16% Synergy $31.18
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+16% Synergy $8.40
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+16% Synergy $0.12
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+15% Synergy $5.54
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+15% Synergy $0.81
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+15% Synergy $0.05
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+14% Synergy $0.14
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+14% Synergy $0.31
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+13% Synergy $0.31
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+13% Synergy $32.93
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.08
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+12% Synergy $2.55
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $4.13
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+11% Synergy $7.03
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+11% Synergy $1.79
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.17
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+10% Synergy $0.40
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+9% Synergy $0.76
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $1.54
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $41.79
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $10.08
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+5% Synergy $5.13
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+4% Synergy $3.72
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+1% Synergy $0.25
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+1% Synergy $0.20
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-2% Synergy $0.66
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-3% Synergy $10.22

Instants

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

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+32% Synergy $2.05
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.23
Ghostway Ghostway
+19% Synergy $2.88
Semester's End Semester's End
+18% Synergy $0.76
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+9% Synergy $0.24
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+7% Synergy $0.42
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+6% Synergy $4.08
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+6% Synergy $0.13
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+5% Synergy $0.08
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+4% Synergy $0.19
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $8.01
Slip On the Ring Slip On the Ring
+3% Synergy $0.07
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $1.44
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $3.46
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+1% Synergy $9.20
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
0% Synergy $17.98
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
0% Synergy $0.55
Final Showdown Final Showdown
0% Synergy $3.63
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $6.87
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $4.41
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $6.95
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.43
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-3% Synergy $0.63
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.36
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-6% Synergy $8.91
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-8% Synergy $0.46
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-9% Synergy $0.68
Disenchant Disenchant
-10% Synergy $0.17
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-11% Synergy $0.40

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+23% Synergy $0.27
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+20% Synergy $1.38
Farewell Farewell
+16% Synergy $3.33
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+10% Synergy $0.07
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.25
Rout Rout
+9% Synergy $0.30
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+8% Synergy $1.25
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy $0.71
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+7% Synergy $0.44
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+6% Synergy $1.24
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+5% Synergy $2.26
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+5% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $10.23
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $3.16
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.24
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.27
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-1% Synergy $0.41
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-2% Synergy $2.14
Austere Command Austere Command
-3% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+38% Synergy $3.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+21% Synergy $2.70
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+21% Synergy $17.29
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $5.78
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+12% Synergy $6.90
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+11% Synergy $9.06
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+10% Synergy $25.18
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.41
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.19
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+6% Synergy $3.93
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+5% Synergy $0.08
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+5% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.12
Golden Argosy Golden Argosy
+4% Synergy $0.39
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+3% Synergy $0.73
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+3% Synergy $15.60
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+1% Synergy $3.34
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
0% Synergy $5.63
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $19.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.14
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-5% Synergy $3.92
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-7% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+41% Synergy $2.03
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+36% Synergy $0.54
Ossification Ossification
+26% Synergy $0.22
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+26% Synergy $0.41
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+25% Synergy $6.12
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+17% Synergy $1.16
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+16% Synergy $0.13
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+14% Synergy $0.20
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.04
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+10% Synergy $0.10
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+8% Synergy $0.18
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $5.21
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+7% Synergy $0.90
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+7% Synergy $0.12
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+6% Synergy $0.63
Cast Out Cast Out
+6% Synergy $0.10
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+5% Synergy $7.73
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+4% Synergy $3.00
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $2.99
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.88
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+2% Synergy $0.97
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+1% Synergy $42.89
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+1% Synergy $5.70
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+1% Synergy $2.78
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $24.39
Land Tax Land Tax
-2% Synergy $22.02
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $2.97
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-5% Synergy $1.60
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-5% Synergy $0.16
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-7% Synergy $6.55
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-10% Synergy $1.50

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+35% Synergy $0.91
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+1% Synergy $29.42
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-6% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $1.99
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+16% Synergy $0.07
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+9% Synergy $5.95
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $3.80
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+6% Synergy $16.79
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $39.21
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.15
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $5.98
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+3% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.15
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $18.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $3.03
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.36
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
0% Synergy $0.79
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.07
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $6.83
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.72
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $4.06
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-4% Synergy $0.29
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-5% Synergy $17.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-17% Synergy $0.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy $1.04
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.49
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+3% Synergy $23.37
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+3% Synergy $1.05
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.09
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.08
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+1% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.16

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 $4.13
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+7% Synergy $0.55
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.16
Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy $0.45
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+5% Synergy $0.28
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
+4% Synergy $0.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.48
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $22.31
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.50
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $4.81
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $25.34
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.18
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.38
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.52
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+1% Synergy $2.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+1% Synergy $0.72
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.69
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-2% Synergy $0.26
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $35.29

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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
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Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Street Urchin Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Street Urchin
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
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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
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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
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Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Shameless Charlatan Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Shameless Charlatan
Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
Lagrella, the Magpie Lagrella, the Magpie
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Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Candlekeep Sage Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Candlekeep Sage
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Oji, the Exquisite Blade Oji, the Exquisite Blade
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Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
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Alora, Merry Thief Far Traveler Alora, Merry Thief // Far Traveler