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Ephara, God of the Polis
Price tag $10.19

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

#923 Current Rank
#868 Last Week
#934 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.

Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+6% Synergy $0.55
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+4% Synergy $0.32
Disruptor of Currents Disruptor of Currents
+3% Synergy $0.24
Personify Personify
+2% Synergy $0.30
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $4.41

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
+50% Synergy $1.07
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.38
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+46% Synergy $0.24
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+40% Synergy $5.20
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+38% Synergy $2.36
Saltskitter Saltskitter
+36% Synergy $0.17
Soulherder Soulherder
+36% Synergy $2.28
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.36
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+32% Synergy $0.39
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+32% Synergy $0.13

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 $1.87
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+27% Synergy $1.28
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+26% Synergy $0.27
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+25% Synergy $0.19
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+18% Synergy $2.66
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $2.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.37
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $2.09

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $52.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $111.70
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $7.19
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-1% Synergy $51.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $15.76
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy $16.73
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $49.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $58.42
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+31% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+31% Synergy $0.27
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+30% Synergy $0.32
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $4.80
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+28% Synergy $29.54
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+27% Synergy $10.59
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+27% Synergy $1.29
Solitude Solitude
+25% Synergy $29.59
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+24% Synergy $0.34
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+23% Synergy $26.90
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+23% Synergy $0.97
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+23% Synergy $0.37
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+23% Synergy $0.82
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+22% Synergy $3.56
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.18
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+22% Synergy $4.64
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+22% Synergy $0.81
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+21% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.33
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+20% Synergy $0.10
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+20% Synergy $15.77
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+20% Synergy $0.35
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+20% Synergy $4.32
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+18% Synergy $8.13
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+18% Synergy $7.09
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $3.24
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+17% Synergy $1.06
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+17% Synergy $0.53
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+17% Synergy $2.60
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+17% Synergy $4.65
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $2.49
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+16% Synergy $3.10
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+16% Synergy $6.75
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+16% Synergy $4.41
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+16% Synergy $5.67
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+16% Synergy $0.07
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
+16% Synergy $0.26
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+15% Synergy $1.75
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+15% Synergy $0.30
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+15% Synergy $0.27
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+14% Synergy $0.29
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+14% Synergy $18.85
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+13% Synergy $5.43
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+12% Synergy $0.31
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+11% Synergy $5.43
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+11% Synergy $4.95
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+11% Synergy $0.47
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+11% Synergy $1.36
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $26.85
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+9% Synergy $0.59

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+25% Synergy $7.97
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $1.74
Displace Displace
+14% Synergy $0.48
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+13% Synergy $0.44
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $8.05
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+8% Synergy $6.55
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+8% Synergy $4.46
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.22
Unwind Unwind
+7% Synergy $1.32
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.43
Semester's End Semester's End
+7% Synergy $1.21
Ghostway Ghostway
+6% Synergy $3.77
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.52
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.28
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.30
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.66
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $2.28
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.30
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+4% Synergy $0.16
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.38
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.84
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $15.89
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.17
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $50.42
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.30
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.61
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.72
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.28
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.47
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $68.34
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.93
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $44.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.03
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.37
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.55
Disenchant Disenchant
-2% Synergy $0.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.44
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.35
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.06

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 $4.39
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.43
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+14% Synergy $0.29
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+8% Synergy $1.43
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+7% Synergy $6.29
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $31.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.15
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.09
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+4% Synergy $5.07
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.72
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.58
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.40

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+14% Synergy $7.04
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $4.32
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+8% Synergy $2.51
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.28
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $20.88
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $4.34
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $4.65
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.79
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.85
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $5.80

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+19% Synergy $9.71
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+15% Synergy $12.52
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+14% Synergy $11.67
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $3.42
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+12% Synergy $1.44
As Foretold As Foretold
+12% Synergy $1.65
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $2.43
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+9% Synergy $0.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.69
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+5% Synergy $1.74
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+5% Synergy $4.92
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $5.79
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.29
Land Tax Land Tax
0% Synergy $25.63
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $10.63
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-7% Synergy $5.86
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $3.22

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 $3.51
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+8% Synergy $1.80
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+6% Synergy $1.60
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-2% Synergy $7.44

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.26
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+18% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $3.70
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+12% Synergy $0.44
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+8% Synergy $4.49
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+7% Synergy $5.92
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $2.44
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $36.55
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.30
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.27
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $43.73
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $22.56
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.60
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.16
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.06
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.89
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $24.44
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $5.34
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.30
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $7.03

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.55
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+15% Synergy $0.59
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $3.86
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+7% Synergy $0.36
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+5% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.19
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.05
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.51
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+23% Synergy $0.97
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+22% Synergy $3.56
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+20% Synergy $0.31
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+17% Synergy $6.70
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+15% Synergy $3.72
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $7.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $15.77
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+10% Synergy $8.05
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+10% Synergy $5.80
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.35
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $16.38
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.35
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+8% Synergy $13.90
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $4.99
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+7% Synergy $4.61
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.27
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+6% Synergy $31.34
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+6% Synergy $1.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $2.56
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+5% Synergy $35.46
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+4% Synergy $0.19
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.34
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.60
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.29
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.34
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.48
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $30.46
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $26.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $29.10
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.33
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.21
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+2% Synergy $9.60
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $30.79
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $1.00
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.38
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.47
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.29
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.14

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