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Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
Price tag $27.20

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

#387 Current Rank
#432 Last Week
#333 Past 2 Years

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.

Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+3% Synergy $2.44
Daydream Daydream
+3% Synergy $0.40
Ennis, Debate Moderator Ennis, Debate Moderator
+2% Synergy $0.24
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $87.58
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.77

High Synergy Cards

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+61% Synergy $7.04
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+56% Synergy $4.87
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+52% Synergy $9.55
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+51% Synergy $0.36
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+50% Synergy $0.36
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+47% Synergy $0.63
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+46% Synergy $0.33
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+46% Synergy $0.27
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+44% Synergy $5.65
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+44% Synergy $7.14

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 $0.30
Felidar Guardian Felidar Guardian
+43% Synergy $2.82
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+43% Synergy $1.21
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+36% Synergy $20.63
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+34% Synergy $0.30
Inspiring Overseer Inspiring Overseer
+34% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+31% Synergy $3.94
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+0% Synergy $4.95
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22

Game Changers

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

Farewell Farewell
+16% Synergy $6.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+13% Synergy $58.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+9% Synergy $53.10
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+7% Synergy $38.16
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+6% Synergy $14.33
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+4% Synergy $31.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $129.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+2% Synergy $109.73
The One Ring The One Ring
+0% Synergy $108.31

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
+33% Synergy $0.31
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+32% Synergy $0.33
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+30% Synergy $0.25
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+30% Synergy $0.35
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+29% Synergy $0.19
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
+27% Synergy $0.55
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
+26% Synergy $33.43
Reverent Hoplite Reverent Hoplite
+25% Synergy $0.28
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
+24% Synergy $5.07
Fiend Hunter Fiend Hunter
+24% Synergy $0.23
Helpful Hunter Helpful Hunter
+22% Synergy $0.31
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+21% Synergy $4.55
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+20% Synergy $4.69
Elesh Norn The Argent Etchings Elesh Norn
+20% Synergy $7.42
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+20% Synergy $3.91
Solitude Solitude
+19% Synergy $37.30
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+18% Synergy $45.00
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+17% Synergy $1.21
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+16% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+16% Synergy $2.74
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward
+16% Synergy $0.34
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+16% Synergy $0.46
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
+16% Synergy $3.37
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+16% Synergy $4.71
Beza, the Bounding Spring Beza, the Bounding Spring
+16% Synergy $4.41
Emeria Angel Emeria Angel
+15% Synergy $0.30
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
+15% Synergy $5.46
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+14% Synergy $0.21
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+13% Synergy $0.26
Evangel of Heliod Evangel of Heliod
+12% Synergy $0.28
Distinguished Conjurer Distinguished Conjurer
+11% Synergy $0.32
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+11% Synergy $37.28
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+11% Synergy $3.01
Guardian of Ghirapur Guardian of Ghirapur
+10% Synergy $0.34
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+10% Synergy $0.24
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+10% Synergy $9.29
Hare Apparent Hare Apparent
+9% Synergy $2.79
Regal Caracal Regal Caracal
+8% Synergy $0.33
Aerial Extortionist Aerial Extortionist
+8% Synergy $4.44
Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+8% Synergy $3.78
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+6% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $61.01
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+5% Synergy $17.83
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+4% Synergy $6.64
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+3% Synergy $0.37
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
+2% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+1% Synergy $4.70
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
0% Synergy $0.37
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-1% Synergy $3.08
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-2% Synergy $13.99

Instants

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

Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+30% Synergy $2.54
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+22% Synergy $0.28
Ghostway Ghostway
+18% Synergy $5.24
Semester's End Semester's End
+16% Synergy $1.10
Scrollshift Scrollshift
+7% Synergy $0.34
Justiciar's Portal Justiciar's Portal
+5% Synergy $0.31
Cosmic Intervention Cosmic Intervention
+5% Synergy $4.59
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+5% Synergy $0.15
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+4% Synergy $1.03
Acrobatic Maneuver Acrobatic Maneuver
+3% Synergy $0.14
Silence Silence
+3% Synergy $10.00
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.27
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+1% Synergy $4.22
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+0% Synergy $0.61
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.86
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
-1% Synergy $5.90
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
-2% Synergy $1.09
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.73
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-3% Synergy $7.33
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-4% Synergy $12.95
Reprieve Reprieve
-5% Synergy $1.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-8% Synergy $1.32
Disenchant Disenchant
-9% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-12% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Another Round Another Round
+23% Synergy $0.39
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+20% Synergy $2.41
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.35
Rout Rout
+8% Synergy $0.41
Against All Odds Against All Odds
+8% Synergy $0.32
Sunfall Sunfall
+8% Synergy $0.68
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+5% Synergy $0.31
Raise the Past Raise the Past
+5% Synergy $0.42
Ascend from Avernus Ascend from Avernus
+5% Synergy $2.29
Morningtide's Light Morningtide's Light
+4% Synergy $1.47
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.91
Storm of Souls Storm of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.32
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.01
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+2% Synergy $12.04
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $4.29
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+1% Synergy $4.91
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.20
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.35
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
0% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
-1% Synergy $0.28
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
-2% Synergy $0.62
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
-9% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+39% Synergy $4.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+21% Synergy $1.19
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+18% Synergy $19.33
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+13% Synergy $6.04
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $8.18
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+9% Synergy $11.85
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+9% Synergy $31.04
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+6% Synergy $0.31
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+5% Synergy $1.67
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+5% Synergy $0.23
Mirror of Life Trapping Mirror of Life Trapping
+5% Synergy $0.32
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+4% Synergy $2.47
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.39
Thrumming Stone Thrumming Stone
+3% Synergy $22.40
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+3% Synergy $5.36
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+2% Synergy $0.48
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $6.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
-2% Synergy $24.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.94
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-5% Synergy $7.03

Enchantments

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

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+38% Synergy $1.30
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+34% Synergy $0.60
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+25% Synergy $8.46
Touch the Spirit Realm Touch the Spirit Realm
+24% Synergy $0.82
Ossification Ossification
+24% Synergy $0.28
Blessed Sanctuary Blessed Sanctuary
+15% Synergy $3.37
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+13% Synergy $0.27
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+11% Synergy $0.19
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+10% Synergy $0.15
Far Traveler Far Traveler
+9% Synergy $0.28
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+8% Synergy $1.04
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+7% Synergy $0.27
Retreat to Emeria Retreat to Emeria
+7% Synergy $0.36
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+7% Synergy $2.30
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+7% Synergy $3.93
Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+5% Synergy $9.31
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+5% Synergy $6.60
On Thin Ice On Thin Ice
+4% Synergy $0.87
Cast Out Cast Out
+4% Synergy $0.30
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+3% Synergy $2.24
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+2% Synergy $63.07
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+2% Synergy $4.48
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+1% Synergy $1.12
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+1% Synergy $0.90
Land Tax Land Tax
+0% Synergy $13.56
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+0% Synergy $2.30
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
0% Synergy $9.14
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-1% Synergy $28.04
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.48
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
-4% Synergy $0.32
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-4% Synergy $0.61
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-9% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

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

The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+32% Synergy $1.43
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+0% Synergy $39.83
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.87

Utility Lands

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

The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+15% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+15% Synergy $2.76
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $7.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+7% Synergy $4.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $51.80
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.84
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+4% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+4% Synergy $13.06
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.75
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+2% Synergy $0.32
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+2% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+2% Synergy $0.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.31
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $41.69
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+0% Synergy $2.03
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+0% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+0% Synergy $0.78
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
0% Synergy $0.25
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
-2% Synergy $5.55
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-3% Synergy $0.34
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
-3% Synergy $0.38
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-4% Synergy $6.36
Three Tree City Three Tree City
-4% Synergy $24.58
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-5% Synergy $7.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+15% Synergy $2.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $4.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+4% Synergy $0.26
White Auracite White Auracite
+3% Synergy $0.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $3.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $35.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+0% Synergy $3.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $5.85
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
-4% Synergy $0.31

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 $3.01
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.30
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mirrex Mirrex
+6% Synergy $0.84
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+5% Synergy $0.36
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+4% Synergy $0.36
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.16
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $33.11
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
+2% Synergy $3.81
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+2% Synergy $32.87
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $11.97
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.56
Emeria's Call Emeria, Shattered Skyclave Emeria's Call
+0% Synergy $4.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+0% Synergy $0.53
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+0% Synergy $1.35
Plains Plains
0% Synergy $2.00
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
0% Synergy $1.86
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
-1% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.91

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

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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
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
Preston, the Vanisher Preston, the Vanisher
Fortune, Loyal Steed Fortune, Loyal Steed
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Mangara of Corondor Mangara of Corondor
Commander Sofia Daguerre Commander Sofia Daguerre
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Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector Gilraen, Dúnedain Protector
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Far Traveler Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Far Traveler
Atraxa, Grand Unifier Atraxa, Grand Unifier
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
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Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
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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 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
Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward Tavern Brawler Abdel Adrian, Gorion's Ward // Tavern Brawler
Roon of the Hidden Realm Roon of the Hidden Realm
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Niko, Light of Hope Niko, Light of Hope
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