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Ephara, God of the Polis
Price tag $2.56

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

#777 Current Rank
#821 Last Week
#887 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.

Ambrosia Whiteheart Ambrosia Whiteheart
+4% Synergy $0.15
Jill, Shiva's Dominant Shiva, Warden of Ice Jill, Shiva's Dominant
+3% Synergy $0.66
Quistis Trepe Quistis Trepe
+2% Synergy $0.14
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
0% Synergy $1.31
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
-3% Synergy $7.01

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 $0.87
Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+46% Synergy $0.23
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+46% Synergy $0.12
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+41% Synergy $3.38
Saltskitter Saltskitter
+39% Synergy $0.26
Soulherder Soulherder
+37% Synergy $1.99
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+36% Synergy $1.16
Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+36% Synergy $0.31
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+35% Synergy $0.32
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+34% 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
+31% Synergy $0.81
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+30% Synergy $0.22
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+28% Synergy $5.01
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+25% Synergy $0.06
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+17% Synergy $1.71
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $0.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+5% Synergy $48.08
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+5% Synergy $35.56
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $45.06
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $42.63
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $11.92
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $57.48
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $94.69
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy $10.64
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $28.27

Creatures

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

Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $20.35
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+30% Synergy $0.32
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.10
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+28% Synergy $1.92
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+27% Synergy $0.37
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+26% Synergy $5.47
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+25% Synergy $0.27
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+25% Synergy $0.15
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+24% Synergy $0.35
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+23% Synergy $0.08
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+23% Synergy $0.49
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+23% Synergy $0.52
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+22% Synergy $0.67
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+21% Synergy $0.29
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+21% Synergy $0.79
Solitude Solitude
+21% Synergy $18.56
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+20% Synergy $0.27
Niambi, Esteemed Speaker Niambi, Esteemed Speaker
+20% Synergy $0.22
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+20% Synergy $0.06
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+19% Synergy $0.78
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+19% Synergy $0.98
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+19% Synergy $0.36
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+19% Synergy $2.08
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+18% Synergy $2.78
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+18% Synergy $0.18
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+18% Synergy $1.56
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.39
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+17% Synergy $1.19
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+17% Synergy $0.18
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+17% Synergy $3.34
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+17% Synergy $11.27
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+16% Synergy $10.14
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+16% Synergy $0.26
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+15% Synergy $3.58
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+15% Synergy $0.18
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+14% Synergy $2.51
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+14% Synergy $0.80
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+14% Synergy $0.40
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+14% Synergy $3.70
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $4.49
Reveillark Reveillark
+14% Synergy $0.52
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+14% Synergy $0.67
Mistmeadow Witch Mistmeadow Witch
+13% Synergy $0.06
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+13% Synergy $8.44
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+12% Synergy $4.68
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+12% Synergy $5.93
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+11% Synergy $0.25
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $2.18
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+9% Synergy $19.42
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+9% Synergy $2.98

Instants

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

Cloudshift Cloudshift
+24% Synergy $1.33
Displace Displace
+16% Synergy $0.48
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $0.37
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+9% Synergy $0.41
Semester's End Semester's End
+9% Synergy $0.71
Render Silent Render Silent
+7% Synergy $2.08
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+7% Synergy $0.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.45
Ghostway Ghostway
+6% Synergy $2.45
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+5% Synergy $1.11
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+5% Synergy $0.29
Turn to Mist Turn to Mist
+5% Synergy $0.19
Unwind Unwind
+4% Synergy $1.59
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $5.49
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.30
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+3% Synergy $4.19
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.49
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+2% Synergy $1.55
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.10
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $6.09
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $11.91
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+1% Synergy $2.35
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.15
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
0% Synergy $7.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.84
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.75
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.96
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-1% Synergy $0.41
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $49.42
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $2.10
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-7% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.51
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 $1.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+13% Synergy $0.19
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.44
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.73
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.40
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $0.62
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+5% Synergy $5.68
Rout Rout
+5% Synergy $0.27
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.29
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+4% Synergy $0.90
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $34.20
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.30
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $8.66
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+18% Synergy $4.72
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+12% Synergy $2.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.77
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.24
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $5.81
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+6% Synergy $1.75
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+5% Synergy $2.13
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $20.45
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $2.94
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+4% Synergy $0.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+3% Synergy $4.31
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.79

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 $1.77
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+19% Synergy $8.03
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+12% Synergy $1.16
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+12% Synergy $9.88
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+11% Synergy $2.10
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $1.40
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+10% Synergy $0.30
As Foretold As Foretold
+8% Synergy $1.14
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $3.16
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+6% Synergy $3.94
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+5% Synergy $1.44
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+2% Synergy $0.58
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $21.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-5% Synergy $8.34
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-6% Synergy $3.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $48.94
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.01

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 $3.52
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+8% Synergy $0.84
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+6% Synergy $0.92
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-2% Synergy $3.63

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
+19% Synergy $0.17
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+17% Synergy $1.98
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+9% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+6% Synergy $1.41
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.16
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+5% Synergy $0.25
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.11
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.23
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+5% Synergy $0.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $34.54
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+5% Synergy $15.90
Springjack Pasture Springjack Pasture
+5% Synergy $0.67
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+4% Synergy $3.65
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $14.84
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $1.84
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $6.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-3% Synergy $0.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $1.33
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $1.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+6% Synergy $0.38
Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+6% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.12
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.19
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $2.10
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.14
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-2% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.07
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.

Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+21% Synergy $0.41
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+19% Synergy $0.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+17% Synergy $3.39
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+16% Synergy $4.80
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+13% Synergy $11.67
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+13% Synergy $3.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.19
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+9% Synergy $13.72
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+8% Synergy $0.27
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+8% Synergy $3.91
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $0.62
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $9.92
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+6% Synergy $17.48
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+5% Synergy $0.45
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+5% Synergy $3.53
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $2.62
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $30.44
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+4% Synergy $0.50
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.20
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.40
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+3% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+3% Synergy $0.22
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+3% Synergy $9.47
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $24.53
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $22.75
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.15
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+3% Synergy $0.22
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.11
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $15.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $25.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy $24.04
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $34.20
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.76
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.28
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
0% Synergy $0.32
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
0% Synergy $0.83
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
-1% Synergy $8.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-1% Synergy $0.86
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.17
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-5% Synergy $0.05

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