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Elesh Norn
Price tag $7.05

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

#742 Current Rank
#806 Last Week
#683 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.

Continue? Continue?
+2% Synergy $3.69
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $6.34
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+1% Synergy $0.96
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
0% Synergy $3.65
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-1% Synergy $3.85

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 $0.29
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+76% Synergy $0.38
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+74% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+69% Synergy $0.35
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+68% Synergy $1.82
Sunfall Sunfall
+68% Synergy $0.67
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+67% Synergy $0.26
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+66% Synergy $2.22
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+66% Synergy $5.41
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+65% Synergy $0.37

Top Cards

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

Skrelv, Defector Mite Skrelv, Defector Mite
+62% Synergy $2.74
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+60% Synergy $0.39
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+60% Synergy $12.42
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+56% Synergy $0.39
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+55% Synergy $20.11
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+54% Synergy $39.72
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+50% Synergy $6.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $0.99

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $57.11
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $98.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.16

Creatures

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

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+59% Synergy $0.29
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $2.86
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+54% Synergy $16.92
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+50% Synergy $0.20
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+47% Synergy $0.21
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+46% Synergy $0.25
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+45% Synergy $0.24
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+44% Synergy $27.27
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+42% Synergy $0.16
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+40% Synergy $0.24
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+39% Synergy $0.08
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+36% Synergy $0.47
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+31% Synergy $0.92
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+28% Synergy $0.17
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+26% Synergy $0.20
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+25% Synergy $0.08
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $5.41
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+22% Synergy $0.29
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+21% Synergy $0.15
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+19% Synergy $0.25
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.27
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+16% Synergy $16.79
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+16% Synergy $0.27
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+16% Synergy $0.15
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+15% Synergy $1.85
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.89
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+14% Synergy $0.76
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.38
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+14% Synergy $0.06
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+12% Synergy $1.10
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+12% Synergy $1.25
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+11% Synergy $1.54
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.20
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $3.36
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+10% Synergy $27.61
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+10% Synergy $10.03
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+9% Synergy $0.80
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $52.44
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+6% Synergy $1.95
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+5% Synergy $12.12
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+4% Synergy $2.74
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
0% Synergy $57.22
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
-1% Synergy $4.76
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
-1% Synergy $5.29
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-2% Synergy $0.29
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.54
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.41
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.89
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-10% Synergy $7.21
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-13% Synergy $3.69

Instants

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

Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+44% Synergy $0.15
Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+44% Synergy $0.46
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.29
Dispatch Dispatch
+14% Synergy $0.31
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+13% Synergy $0.57
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.19
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+10% Synergy $0.21
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.10
Due Respect Due Respect
+9% Synergy $0.13
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.33
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+6% Synergy $0.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $21.24
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+5% Synergy $7.16
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.29
War Report War Report
+5% Synergy $0.25
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $5.51
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $2.96
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $1.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+3% Synergy $1.47
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.35
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $18.07
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+2% Synergy $0.37
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.26
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $5.94
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.68
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
0% Synergy $3.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
0% Synergy $1.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.25
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
-1% Synergy $0.35
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-2% Synergy $7.03
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $4.23
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.31
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.81
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $1.46
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-6% Synergy $5.30
Reprieve Reprieve
-10% Synergy $1.10

Sorceries

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

Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+60% Synergy $0.11
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+46% Synergy $0.30
Rout Rout
+20% Synergy $0.40
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.36
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+6% Synergy $0.90
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.55
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+5% Synergy $0.55
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.30
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
-1% Synergy $1.05
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.35
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-10% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.64

Utility Artifacts

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

Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+59% Synergy $0.31
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+55% Synergy $6.07
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+41% Synergy $0.15
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+35% Synergy $1.27
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+31% Synergy $0.15
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.78
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+26% Synergy $5.40
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $5.69
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.35
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+13% Synergy $29.49
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $17.44
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+11% Synergy $0.26
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+10% Synergy $6.84
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+10% Synergy $1.78
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+9% Synergy $0.56
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.55
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $1.43
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+7% Synergy $0.87
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+7% Synergy $7.07
Veil of Assimilation Veil of Assimilation
+5% Synergy $0.15
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.27
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $15.53
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $18.69
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.75
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $1.99
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $4.39
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $4.87
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-2% Synergy $16.21
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $7.73
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.70
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-14% Synergy $5.79
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $9.12
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+21% Synergy $0.38
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $57.58
Ossification Ossification
+16% Synergy $0.27
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+12% Synergy $7.96
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $3.53
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+10% Synergy $1.02
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $3.12
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+4% Synergy $3.95
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $7.25
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.38
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+1% Synergy $1.29
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
-1% Synergy $0.58
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-1% Synergy $0.77
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-1% Synergy $7.75
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-1% Synergy $4.82
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $30.42
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $8.79
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-3% Synergy $8.72
Land Tax Land Tax
-5% Synergy $16.22
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-5% Synergy $2.63
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $3.48

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $39.45
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.66
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+2% Synergy $1.33

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+51% Synergy $1.86
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+32% Synergy $0.25
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+11% Synergy $0.21
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.28
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.25
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $24.40
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+5% Synergy $0.86
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.36
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.05
Fountainport Fountainport
+3% Synergy $2.81
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.25
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $8.12
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+1% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+1% Synergy $12.99
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $39.96
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $6.33
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-1% Synergy $7.17
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $5.98
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-2% Synergy $0.29
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $51.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-4% Synergy $5.48
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $10.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-16% Synergy $0.30

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+33% Synergy $4.92
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+25% Synergy $14.19
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+13% Synergy $3.37
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $2.03
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+9% Synergy $0.22
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+6% Synergy $0.43
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.87
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.36
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $0.77
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy $1.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $36.62
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.34
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.25
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $0.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.89
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.35

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+40% Synergy $0.61
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+31% Synergy $0.34
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.37
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $48.51
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.26
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.68
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.26
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $2.89

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