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Elesh Norn
Price tag $7.39

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
#789 Last Week
#691 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Elesh Norn.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Elesh Norn decks.

Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+1% Synergy $4.51
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.92
The Mind Stone The Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $89.46
Joined Researchers Joined Researchers
-1% Synergy $0.29
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
-1% Synergy $2.45

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 $0.25
Essence of Orthodoxy Essence of Orthodoxy
+76% Synergy $0.41
Progenitor Exarch Progenitor Exarch
+73% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexian Censor Phyrexian Censor
+69% Synergy $0.34
Sunfall Sunfall
+68% Synergy $0.68
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+67% Synergy $2.39
Phyrexian Awakening Phyrexian Awakening
+67% Synergy $0.27
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+66% Synergy $2.27
Phyrexian Vindicator Phyrexian Vindicator
+65% Synergy $4.71
Mite Overseer Mite Overseer
+64% Synergy $0.38

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 $3.84
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+60% Synergy $0.36
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+59% Synergy $13.72
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+57% Synergy $0.37
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+55% Synergy $20.63
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+53% Synergy $44.63
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+49% Synergy $5.77
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+9% Synergy $4.47
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.17
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $108.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

Vulpine Harvester Vulpine Harvester
+58% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Splicer Darksteel Splicer
+56% Synergy $2.74
Norn's Choirmaster Norn's Choirmaster
+53% Synergy $16.30
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+50% Synergy $0.25
Blade Splicer Blade Splicer
+46% Synergy $0.25
Annex Sentry Annex Sentry
+45% Synergy $0.25
Basilica Shepherd Basilica Shepherd
+44% Synergy $0.19
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
+43% Synergy $27.73
Tiller of Flesh Tiller of Flesh
+42% Synergy $0.18
Master Splicer Master Splicer
+39% Synergy $0.28
Attentive Skywarden Attentive Skywarden
+39% Synergy $0.18
Zenith Chronicler Zenith Chronicler
+36% Synergy $0.48
Soul of New Phyrexia Soul of New Phyrexia
+30% Synergy $0.87
Indoctrination Attendant Indoctrination Attendant
+27% Synergy $0.20
Sensor Splicer Sensor Splicer
+25% Synergy $0.21
Infected Defector Infected Defector
+24% Synergy $0.18
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+23% Synergy $6.54
Myr Convert Myr Convert
+21% Synergy $0.33
Mandible Justiciar Mandible Justiciar
+20% Synergy $0.18
Jawbone Duelist Jawbone Duelist
+18% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+17% Synergy $0.30
Seedpod Caretaker Seedpod Caretaker
+16% Synergy $0.22
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+15% Synergy $17.18
Swooping Lookout Swooping Lookout
+15% Synergy $0.24
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+14% Synergy $2.85
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+14% Synergy $0.92
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+14% Synergy $0.31
Mirror Entity Mirror Entity
+14% Synergy $1.88
Duelist of Deep Faith Duelist of Deep Faith
+13% Synergy $0.14
Phyrexian Triniform Phyrexian Triniform
+12% Synergy $1.71
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+11% Synergy $1.59
Chancellor of the Annex Chancellor of the Annex
+11% Synergy $2.78
Flensing Raptor Flensing Raptor
+11% Synergy $0.20
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+10% Synergy $1.39
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+9% Synergy $25.26
Wurmcoil Engine Wurmcoil Engine
+9% Synergy $10.61
Shattered Angel Shattered Angel
+9% Synergy $0.66
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy $48.03
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
+5% Synergy $3.00
Bennie Bracks, Zoologist Bennie Bracks, Zoologist
+4% Synergy $12.91
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+3% Synergy $2.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $60.48
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
0% Synergy $4.71
Moonshaker Cavalry Moonshaker Cavalry
0% Synergy $5.04
Mentor of the Meek Mentor of the Meek
-1% Synergy $0.40
Rumor Gatherer Rumor Gatherer
-2% Synergy $0.55
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
-4% Synergy $0.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-9% Synergy $4.55
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-13% Synergy $3.93

Instants

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

Excise the Imperfect Excise the Imperfect
+44% Synergy $0.42
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+43% Synergy $0.15
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.16
Dispatch Dispatch
+14% Synergy $0.33
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+12% Synergy $0.64
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+11% Synergy $0.26
Plated Onslaught Plated Onslaught
+10% Synergy $0.11
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+9% Synergy $0.24
Due Respect Due Respect
+9% Synergy $0.16
Apostle's Blessing Apostle's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+5% Synergy $0.27
Compleat Devotion Compleat Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+5% Synergy $22.27
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+4% Synergy $5.76
War Report War Report
+4% Synergy $0.25
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+4% Synergy $2.22
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+4% Synergy $3.15
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+4% Synergy $4.04
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+3% Synergy $0.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.40
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+2% Synergy $7.68
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.28
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.66
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+1% Synergy $0.44
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
+0% Synergy $4.30
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+0% Synergy $1.07
Return to Dust Return to Dust
0% Synergy $0.32
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
0% Synergy $0.31
Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
-1% Synergy $7.39
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-3% Synergy $7.94
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $3.17
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-4% Synergy $2.39
Ephemerate Ephemerate
-5% Synergy $4.87
Reprieve Reprieve
-9% Synergy $1.30

Sorceries

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

Sunder the Gateway Sunder the Gateway
+60% Synergy $0.19
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+46% Synergy $0.34
Rout Rout
+19% Synergy $0.42
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.82
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+5% Synergy $0.41
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+5% Synergy $0.59
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.39
Sram's Expertise Sram's Expertise
+4% Synergy $0.68
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+1% Synergy $0.29
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
0% Synergy $1.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-9% Synergy $3.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-16% Synergy $0.42

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 $6.04
Argent Dais Argent Dais
+41% Synergy $0.20
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+34% Synergy $1.38
Infested Fleshcutter Infested Fleshcutter
+30% Synergy $0.23
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.88
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+26% Synergy $6.27
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+25% Synergy $5.28
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+14% Synergy $0.32
Portal to Phyrexia Portal to Phyrexia
+12% Synergy $31.22
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+11% Synergy $13.78
Shrine of Loyal Legions Shrine of Loyal Legions
+10% Synergy $0.24
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+10% Synergy $7.82
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+8% Synergy $2.01
Weatherlight Compleated Weatherlight Compleated
+8% Synergy $0.70
Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree Realmbreaker, the Invasion Tree
+8% Synergy $0.66
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+7% Synergy $1.26
Staff of the Storyteller Staff of the Storyteller
+6% Synergy $0.45
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+6% Synergy $5.03
Veil of Assimilation Veil of Assimilation
+5% Synergy $0.16
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+4% Synergy $5.62
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+3% Synergy $2.42
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $19.07
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.30
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+3% Synergy $16.24
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.81
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+2% Synergy $2.69
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
+0% Synergy $4.19
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-1% Synergy $5.07
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-2% Synergy $15.77
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-4% Synergy $7.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-13% Synergy $7.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-21% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

Norn's Decree Norn's Decree
+38% Synergy $9.27
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+20% Synergy $0.32
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+20% Synergy $63.03
Ossification Ossification
+15% Synergy $0.29
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+11% Synergy $9.42
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+10% Synergy $4.71
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+9% Synergy $1.19
Dawn of a New Age Dawn of a New Age
+4% Synergy $3.54
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
+3% Synergy $4.49
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+3% Synergy $6.85
Inspiring Leader Inspiring Leader
+2% Synergy $0.41
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+0% Synergy $1.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
0% Synergy $6.60
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
0% Synergy $9.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
0% Synergy $0.69
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
0% Synergy $0.61
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
-2% Synergy $28.18
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
-2% Synergy $9.08
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
-2% Synergy $8.58
Court of Grace Court of Grace
-4% Synergy $2.96
Land Tax Land Tax
-4% Synergy $13.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-11% Synergy $3.95

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+10% Synergy $39.83
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $1.92
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+1% Synergy $1.44

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+51% Synergy $1.99
The Fair Basilica The Fair Basilica
+33% Synergy $0.21
The Monumental Facade The Monumental Facade
+10% Synergy $0.23
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.35
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+8% Synergy $0.32
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+8% Synergy $24.28
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+4% Synergy $0.93
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+3% Synergy $6.25
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.41
Fountainport Fountainport
+2% Synergy $2.96
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+2% Synergy $0.31
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+1% Synergy $4.72
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+0% Synergy $13.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+0% Synergy $0.35
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+0% Synergy $0.33
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+0% Synergy $5.53
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $41.36
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
0% Synergy $0.37
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
0% Synergy $7.16
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy $7.19
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
-1% Synergy $0.24
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-2% Synergy $1.67
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
-2% Synergy $0.33
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-4% Synergy $51.80
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
-5% Synergy $12.99
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-15% Synergy $0.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+32% Synergy $4.46
Glistening Sphere Glistening Sphere
+24% Synergy $14.48
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+12% Synergy $3.39
Phyrexian Atlas Phyrexian Atlas
+8% Synergy $0.23
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+8% Synergy $3.44
Tablet of Compleation Tablet of Compleation
+7% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+6% Synergy $0.32
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+5% Synergy $3.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $1.10
Hourglass of the Lost Hourglass of the Lost
+4% Synergy $1.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+2% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+0% Synergy $2.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.50
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-3% Synergy $0.32

Lands

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

Mirrex Mirrex
+39% Synergy $0.84
The Seedcore The Seedcore
+31% Synergy $0.35
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+16% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+10% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.30
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $50.28
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $2.00
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Kabira Takedown Kabira Plateau Kabira Takedown
+2% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+1% Synergy $1.97
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
0% Synergy $0.31
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.10

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