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Ephara, God of the Polis
Price tag $2.63

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

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Azorius

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#885 Current Rank
#872 Last Week
#897 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Ephara, God of the Polis.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ephara, God of the Polis decks.

Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+5% Synergy $2.05
Spectacular Spider-Man Spectacular Spider-Man
+3% Synergy $4.69
Katara, Waterbending Master Katara, Waterbending Master
+2% Synergy $34.33
Appa, Steadfast Guardian Appa, Steadfast Guardian
+2% Synergy $40.99
Aang, Airbending Master Aang, Airbending Master
+1% Synergy $50.00

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Ephara, God of the Polis's abilities and overall game plan.

Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $0.84
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+47% Synergy $0.15
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+46% Synergy $0.08
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+40% Synergy $3.70
Saltskitter Saltskitter
+38% Synergy $0.24
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+37% Synergy $2.46
Soulherder Soulherder
+36% Synergy $1.75
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+34% Synergy $0.26
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+34% Synergy $0.29
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+33% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ephara, God of the Polis decks.

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+28% Synergy $0.83
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.23
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+27% Synergy $6.67
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.02
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $1.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.01
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.19
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.59

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $44.75
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $40.76
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $50.70
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $44.28
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.95
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $13.07
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $64.39
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy $15.54
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $36.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Ephara, God of the Polis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+31% Synergy $0.10
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+30% Synergy $0.21
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $23.95
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.69
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+28% Synergy $0.14
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+27% Synergy $7.25
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+25% Synergy $0.30
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+25% Synergy $0.55
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+23% Synergy $0.25
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.28
Solitude Solitude
+23% Synergy $22.95
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+23% Synergy $0.53
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+21% Synergy $0.21
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+21% Synergy $0.15
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.78
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+21% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+21% Synergy $0.77
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+20% Synergy $0.32
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $4.15
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+19% Synergy $0.57
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+19% Synergy $1.21
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+19% Synergy $1.47
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $3.43
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
+19% Synergy $0.22
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+19% Synergy $0.03
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+18% Synergy $11.85
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+18% Synergy $2.67
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+18% Synergy $14.19
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $2.34
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+17% Synergy $0.20
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+16% Synergy $1.89
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+16% Synergy $0.18
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+16% Synergy $4.65
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+16% Synergy $3.36
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+16% Synergy $0.93
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $5.29
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $3.65
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+15% Synergy $0.20
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+14% Synergy $0.24
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $5.43
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+13% Synergy $2.84
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+13% Synergy $0.43
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+13% Synergy $0.83
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+13% Synergy $5.14
Reveillark Reveillark
+13% Synergy $0.75
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+11% Synergy $2.08
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $3.79
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+10% Synergy $0.26
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $24.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ephara, God of the Polis safe.

Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+24% Synergy $0.08
Displace Displace
+15% Synergy $0.38
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.55
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+11% Synergy $0.44
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $0.76
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.07
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $1.98
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.41
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $2.88
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+7% Synergy $0.50
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $0.74
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $2.07
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $5.07
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.53
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+5% Synergy $0.11
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.17
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.26
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+4% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.52
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.54
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.69
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.09
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $5.53
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $1.71
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.65
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $46.95
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.82
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $47.01
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.82
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.50
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.30
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Ephara, God of the Polis's game plan and control the board.

Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+15% Synergy $3.16
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+14% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.18
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+8% Synergy $0.63
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.26
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $0.70
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $6.31
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.30
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $2.22
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $36.04
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.35
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+16% Synergy $4.39
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+11% Synergy $3.47
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $7.44
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $3.38
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+5% Synergy $2.42
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $17.06
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $2.19
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.65
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $2.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.33

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Ephara, God of the Polis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+20% Synergy $3.21
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+17% Synergy $9.29
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+13% Synergy $0.98
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+13% Synergy $9.32
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $1.89
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.61
As Foretold As Foretold
+10% Synergy $1.40
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+9% Synergy $0.27
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $6.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.35
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $4.28
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.23
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $22.17
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $10.57
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $50.96
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.99
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Ephara, God of the Polis to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+10% Synergy $3.23
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.97
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.65
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-2% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.15
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+18% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.03
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+10% Synergy $0.39
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $1.64
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $3.84
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.29
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.26
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.07
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $39.21
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $16.74
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.44
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.11
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $18.60
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $2.87
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.48
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.13
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $6.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $1.05
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $2.67
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.20
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.06
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.61
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.26
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.48
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.16

Lands

The mana base foundation for Ephara, God of the Polis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.78
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+20% Synergy $0.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+19% Synergy $4.15
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+16% Synergy $5.85
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+14% Synergy $3.54
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $11.95
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $13.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.25
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $4.63
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $13.51
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+7% Synergy $17.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+7% Synergy $8.07
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $0.70
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.12
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $2.74
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $4.79
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $8.85
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $32.32
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.52
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.13
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $21.72
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $22.48
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $36.04
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.07
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.23
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.29
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $23.27
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.27
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.97
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-1% Synergy $7.55
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.37
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.10

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