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Ephara, God of the Polis
Price tag $7.08

Legendary Enchantment CreatureGod

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
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

#783 Current Rank
#787 Last Week
#906 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.

Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+15% Synergy $3.27
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+10% Synergy $0.35
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+7% Synergy $33.89
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+5% Synergy $3.04
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
+5% Synergy $1.67

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 $1.06
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+47% Synergy $0.19
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+46% Synergy $0.09
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+40% Synergy $4.75
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+37% Synergy $1.98
Saltskitter Saltskitter
+37% Synergy $0.22
Soulherder Soulherder
+36% Synergy $2.11
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+34% Synergy $0.27
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+33% Synergy $0.24
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+32% 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 $1.06
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+27% Synergy $0.21
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+26% Synergy $15.02
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+25% Synergy $1.12
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $2.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.05
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.72
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $37.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $40.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $89.88
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $46.24
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $13.37
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $63.77
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy $13.88
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $44.01
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.78
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+31% Synergy $0.11
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+30% Synergy $0.20
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $24.29
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+28% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.89
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+27% Synergy $7.05
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+26% Synergy $0.61
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+25% Synergy $0.36
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+23% Synergy $0.22
Solitude Solitude
+23% Synergy $23.52
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+23% Synergy $0.63
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+22% Synergy $0.19
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+22% Synergy $1.36
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+21% Synergy $0.30
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+21% Synergy $0.13
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+21% Synergy $0.29
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+21% Synergy $0.80
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy $3.59
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+20% Synergy $3.39
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+20% Synergy $0.35
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+19% Synergy $13.78
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+19% Synergy $0.77
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+19% Synergy $13.26
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $11.16
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+18% Synergy $0.59
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
+18% Synergy $0.20
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+18% Synergy $0.01
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $2.52
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+17% Synergy $0.24
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+17% Synergy $3.07
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+17% Synergy $3.46
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+17% Synergy $3.86
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+16% Synergy $2.70
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+16% Synergy $5.79
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+15% Synergy $0.17
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+15% Synergy $4.44
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $3.51
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+15% Synergy $0.17
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+14% Synergy $0.27
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+14% Synergy $5.21
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+14% Synergy $9.19
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+13% Synergy $2.22
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+13% Synergy $4.68
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+12% Synergy $2.96
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+12% Synergy $0.43
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+12% Synergy $1.49
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $5.67
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+10% Synergy $0.21
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $21.52
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+25% Synergy $0.10
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.60
Displace Displace
+14% Synergy $0.41
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+12% Synergy $1.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.62
Semester's End Semester's End
+8% Synergy $0.90
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $1.97
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.42
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $3.12
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.13
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+6% Synergy $3.96
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+6% Synergy $3.64
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.44
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.30
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $1.71
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.22
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.23
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+4% Synergy $0.14
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.39
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.74
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.39
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+2% Synergy $5.69
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.07
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.24
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $1.87
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.96
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $45.37
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.36
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.29
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.53
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $48.35
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $1.55
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.50
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.14
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-5% Synergy $2.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.13
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.24

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 $3.20
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+14% Synergy $0.10
Austere Command Austere Command
+12% Synergy $0.27
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+8% Synergy $1.42
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $1.00
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+6% Synergy $6.02
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $32.59
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.78
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $3.39
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+15% Synergy $5.24
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+10% Synergy $4.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+7% Synergy $0.18
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+6% Synergy $2.20
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $10.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $3.44
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $17.59
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $2.08
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $3.70
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $3.89
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $4.52

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 $7.03
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+16% Synergy $8.80
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+14% Synergy $10.27
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+13% Synergy $1.19
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.13
As Foretold As Foretold
+11% Synergy $1.43
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $0.88
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+9% Synergy $0.27
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.10
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $3.72
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $4.00
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+3% Synergy $0.63
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.23
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $19.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.99
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $4.93
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.67

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 $3.41
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $1.34
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.90
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-2% Synergy $5.95

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.19
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+18% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.27
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+11% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $6.69
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+6% Synergy $5.02
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $4.05
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.18
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.07
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.05
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $37.97
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $18.39
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $34.05
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.51
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.78
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.31
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $3.71
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.12
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 $5.74
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-3% Synergy $1.04

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $1.22
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $3.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+7% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.24
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.13
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.85
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $3.63
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.18
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.16
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-6% Synergy $1.27
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.14

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+22% Synergy $1.36
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+20% Synergy $0.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+20% Synergy $3.59
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+16% Synergy $5.45
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+15% Synergy $2.48
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $15.00
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $12.78
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.16
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+9% Synergy $4.51
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $13.85
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+8% Synergy $8.62
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+7% Synergy $14.39
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $1.00
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.20
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+5% Synergy $5.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.09
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.33
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $4.63
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $9.57
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+4% Synergy $32.59
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $31.41
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.43
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.29
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.17
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.28
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $25.27
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $20.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $24.08
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.09
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.15
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $24.71
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.79
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.83
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.43
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.13
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.08

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