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Ephara, God of the Polis
Price tag $2.34

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

#749 Current Rank
#733 Last Week
#888 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.

Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+5% Synergy $1.66
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+3% Synergy $2.14
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+3% Synergy
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+2% Synergy $0.27
Katara, Waterbending Master Katara, Waterbending Master
+2% Synergy

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
+48% Synergy $0.90
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+47% Synergy $0.16
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+46% Synergy $0.11
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+40% Synergy $3.47
Saltskitter Saltskitter
+38% Synergy $0.24
Soulherder Soulherder
+37% Synergy $1.81
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+37% Synergy $1.21
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+35% Synergy $0.27
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.27
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+33% Synergy $0.12

Top Cards

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

Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+30% Synergy $0.80
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+28% Synergy $0.24
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $22.64
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+27% Synergy $5.14
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+17% Synergy $1.56
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.25
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.93
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.06
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.28
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+6% Synergy $46.53
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $41.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $49.97
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $42.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.04
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.17
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $61.91
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy $14.03
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $35.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.35

Creatures

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.10
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.23
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.84
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+27% Synergy $0.14
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+26% Synergy $0.38
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+26% Synergy $5.86
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+24% Synergy $0.21
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+24% Synergy $0.49
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+23% Synergy $0.29
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+23% Synergy $0.60
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+22% Synergy $0.12
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+22% Synergy $0.73
Solitude Solitude
+22% Synergy $19.41
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+21% Synergy $0.28
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+21% Synergy $1.11
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+20% Synergy $0.90
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+20% Synergy $0.34
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+20% Synergy $3.38
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+20% Synergy $0.41
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
+20% Synergy $0.23
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+20% Synergy $0.03
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+19% Synergy $0.61
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.96
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.51
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+18% Synergy $2.35
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+18% Synergy $2.19
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+17% Synergy $10.40
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+17% Synergy $0.17
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+17% Synergy $15.29
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+16% Synergy $1.84
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+16% Synergy $0.16
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+15% Synergy $0.27
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+15% Synergy $4.67
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+15% Synergy $3.85
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+15% Synergy $0.20
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+15% Synergy $0.72
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+15% Synergy $3.67
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $4.78
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+13% Synergy $2.24
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+13% Synergy $0.68
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+13% Synergy $0.36
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+13% Synergy $4.63
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+13% Synergy $5.75
Reveillark Reveillark
+13% Synergy $0.63
Lavinia of the Tenth Lavinia of the Tenth
+12% Synergy $0.16
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+11% Synergy $0.25
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+10% Synergy $2.93
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $3.69
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $24.76
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+25% Synergy $0.06
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.13
Displace Displace
+16% Synergy $0.46
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+13% Synergy $0.38
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+10% Synergy $0.42
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $0.69
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.04
Ghostway Ghostway
+7% Synergy $2.80
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+7% Synergy $0.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.96
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.37
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $0.95
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $1.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $6.95
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+5% Synergy $0.15
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.24
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+5% Synergy $0.18
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.79
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.36
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $8.07
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $2.29
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.13
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $8.32
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+1% Synergy $7.45
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.27
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.74
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $44.80
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.20
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $51.18
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.46
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $1.66
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.35
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 $1.98
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+13% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
+11% Synergy $0.36
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.79
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.35
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $0.66
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.74
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.30
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $1.25
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.69
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.63
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.02
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+16% Synergy $5.39
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $3.39
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.26
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+6% Synergy $3.48
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $6.76
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+5% Synergy $2.68
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.05
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $1.47
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $3.07
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $3.10
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.58

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 $3.38
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+18% Synergy $8.08
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+13% Synergy $0.95
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $10.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+11% Synergy $2.02
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.54
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+10% Synergy $0.30
As Foretold As Foretold
+9% Synergy $1.26
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $4.52
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.39
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $3.75
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.23
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $20.65
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $49.41
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $6.02
Propaganda Propaganda
-8% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

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

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+11% Synergy $3.38
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+7% Synergy $0.86
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.98
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+25% Synergy $0.18
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+18% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $2.59
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.38
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+5% Synergy $3.42
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.24
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.11
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.64
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy $4.96
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $35.87
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $16.80
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.47
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $19.10
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+4% Synergy $1.81
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $6.83
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.71
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+18% Synergy $1.15
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $2.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.42
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.38
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.15
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.95
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.38
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.17

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 $1.11
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+20% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+18% Synergy $3.96
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+16% Synergy $5.05
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $3.98
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+12% Synergy $15.63
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $13.79
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+8% Synergy $4.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $12.09
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+7% Synergy $19.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $0.66
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.12
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.96
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+5% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $5.05
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $3.56
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.22
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+4% Synergy $0.17
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.79
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.55
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.20
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.64
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $8.55
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $25.94
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $23.84
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.69
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.16
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.27
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.21
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.47
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $27.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $23.48
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.18
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.33
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.80
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-1% Synergy $11.42
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.07
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.70
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-2% Synergy $0.16
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-6% Synergy $0.08

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