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Ephara, God of the Polis
Price tag $8.11

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

#914 Current Rank
#925 Last Week
#956 Past 2 Years

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.

Skycoach Conductor Skycoach Conductor
+14% Synergy $0.35
Rescue, Pepper Potts Rescue, Pepper Potts
+6% Synergy
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+4% Synergy $1.92
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+3% Synergy $8.57
Erode Erode
+1% Synergy $5.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Nadir Kraken Nadir Kraken
+49% Synergy $0.40
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+49% Synergy $1.09
Whitemane Lion Whitemane Lion
+45% Synergy $0.29
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+40% Synergy $5.11
The Watcher in the Water The Watcher in the Water
+38% Synergy $2.01
Soulherder Soulherder
+36% Synergy $2.21
Saltskitter Saltskitter
+36% Synergy $0.18
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+34% Synergy $0.36
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+32% Synergy $0.29
Stonecloaker Stonecloaker
+31% Synergy $0.16

Top Cards

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

Restoration Angel Restoration Angel
+30% Synergy $0.36
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+27% Synergy $1.19
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+27% Synergy $1.84
Momentary Blink Momentary Blink
+26% Synergy $0.19
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+19% Synergy $2.81
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.31
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+2% Synergy $3.55
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+1% Synergy $1.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $1.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-5% Synergy $3.68

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $58.40
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $6.25
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-2% Synergy $53.05
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.15
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
-2% Synergy $17.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-5% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-7% Synergy $37.58

Creatures

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

Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+30% Synergy $4.55
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+30% Synergy $33.15
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.28
Selfless Squire Selfless Squire
+28% Synergy $0.38
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+28% Synergy $1.29
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+27% Synergy $9.12
Solitude Solitude
+26% Synergy $36.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $2.98
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+24% Synergy $0.32
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+24% Synergy $10.03
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+24% Synergy $0.81
Skyclave Apparition Skyclave Apparition
+24% Synergy $0.31
Reflector Mage Reflector Mage
+23% Synergy $0.40
Aven Interrupter Aven Interrupter
+23% Synergy $3.22
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+22% Synergy $0.34
Eldrazi Displacer Eldrazi Displacer
+22% Synergy $1.21
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+22% Synergy $0.81
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+22% Synergy $3.00
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+20% Synergy $0.30
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+20% Synergy $17.58
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+19% Synergy $0.34
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+19% Synergy $7.99
Errant and Giada Errant and Giada
+19% Synergy $0.41
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+18% Synergy $0.10
Stunt Double Stunt Double
+18% Synergy $5.01
Recruiter of the Guard Recruiter of the Guard
+17% Synergy $5.45
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.63
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+17% Synergy $5.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $3.94
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $2.78
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+16% Synergy $1.78
Charming Prince Charming Prince
+16% Synergy $0.40
Guardian of Faith Guardian of Faith
+16% Synergy $0.52
Aang, Swift Savior Aang and La, Ocean's Fury Aang, Swift Savior
+16% Synergy $2.41
Aboleth Spawn Aboleth Spawn
+16% Synergy $9.24
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+15% Synergy $4.68
Spell Queller Spell Queller
+15% Synergy $0.29
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $18.05
Deputy of Acquittals Deputy of Acquittals
+15% Synergy $0.15
Dour Port-Mage Dour Port-Mage
+14% Synergy $2.49
Abuelo, Ancestral Echo Abuelo, Ancestral Echo
+14% Synergy $0.32
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+14% Synergy $0.42
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+13% Synergy $0.25
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+13% Synergy $5.23
Flickerwisp Flickerwisp
+12% Synergy $0.33
Brago, King Eternal Brago, King Eternal
+11% Synergy $3.86
Displacer Kitten Displacer Kitten
+10% Synergy $33.92
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+10% Synergy $5.92
Yorion, Sky Nomad Yorion, Sky Nomad
+10% Synergy $0.39
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+8% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+23% Synergy $6.91
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+15% Synergy $1.04
Essence Flux Essence Flux
+14% Synergy $1.46
Displace Displace
+13% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.00
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+9% Synergy $7.61
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+9% Synergy $5.13
Unwind Unwind
+8% Synergy $1.09
Render Silent Render Silent
+6% Synergy $2.09
Rewind Rewind
+6% Synergy $0.43
Ghostway Ghostway
+6% Synergy $5.32
Semester's End Semester's End
+6% Synergy $1.14
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+6% Synergy $0.71
Flicker of Fate Flicker of Fate
+5% Synergy $0.31
Protect the Negotiators Protect the Negotiators
+5% Synergy $0.28
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+4% Synergy $5.99
Lae'zel's Acrobatics Lae'zel's Acrobatics
+4% Synergy $2.66
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.31
Teferi's Time Twist Teferi's Time Twist
+4% Synergy $0.36
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.30
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.57
Swan Song Swan Song
+3% Synergy $8.00
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+3% Synergy $0.99
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.25
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+2% Synergy $2.65
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+2% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $55.81
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+1% Synergy $3.12
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $16.54
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $1.37
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.39
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.50
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.72
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-1% Synergy $50.22
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-2% Synergy $2.02
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.29
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.63
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.47
Disenchant Disenchant
-3% Synergy $0.11
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.07
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.39
Negate Negate
-8% Synergy $0.23

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 $5.63
Austere Command Austere Command
+15% Synergy $0.42
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+14% Synergy $0.32
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+8% Synergy $4.70
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $37.19
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+7% Synergy $0.29
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $1.34
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+7% Synergy $1.43
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $3.91
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+3% Synergy $4.14
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+3% Synergy $0.29
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $2.25
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.65

Utility Artifacts

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

Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+13% Synergy $7.08
Conjurer's Closet Conjurer's Closet
+9% Synergy $4.33
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+9% Synergy $2.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+6% Synergy $0.30
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+5% Synergy $17.49
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+5% Synergy $5.62
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+4% Synergy $1.28
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.41
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.94
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $6.67

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+18% Synergy $8.43
Luminarch Ascension Luminarch Ascension
+17% Synergy $12.14
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+14% Synergy $9.42
As Foretold As Foretold
+13% Synergy $1.71
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+12% Synergy $5.32
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
+12% Synergy $1.40
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+10% Synergy $0.67
Sacred Mesa Sacred Mesa
+9% Synergy $0.28
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+5% Synergy $8.32
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.90
Airbender Ascension Airbender Ascension
+4% Synergy $1.21
Virtue of Knowledge Virtue of Knowledge
+4% Synergy $5.50
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.68
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $11.88
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-8% Synergy $4.62
Propaganda Propaganda
-9% Synergy $3.04

Planeswalkers

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

Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+9% Synergy $4.03
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.82
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+5% Synergy $1.53
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+26% Synergy $0.30
Moorland Haunt Moorland Haunt
+17% Synergy $0.30
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+16% Synergy $2.93
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+14% Synergy $0.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $0.87
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+9% Synergy $5.99
Fountainport Fountainport
+7% Synergy $3.44
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+6% Synergy $31.82
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $50.07
Winding Canyons Winding Canyons
+5% Synergy $32.01
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+4% Synergy $0.30
Celestial Colonnade Celestial Colonnade
+4% Synergy $0.58
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+4% Synergy $0.94
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+4% Synergy $4.85
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+3% Synergy $30.75
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+3% Synergy $21.20
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $12.51

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+19% Synergy $2.48
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+16% Synergy $0.98
Victory Chimes Victory Chimes
+10% Synergy $7.69
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $2.20
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.35
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.08
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.63
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.36
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $0.98
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-7% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+24% Synergy $2.98
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+24% Synergy $0.81
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+20% Synergy $0.27
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+18% Synergy $6.52
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+17% Synergy $4.29
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+14% Synergy $8.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+13% Synergy $15.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $7.00
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+11% Synergy $6.56
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.42
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+10% Synergy $18.63
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+9% Synergy $11.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.29
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.31
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+8% Synergy $4.59
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+7% Synergy $37.19
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+7% Synergy $1.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+6% Synergy $0.29
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+6% Synergy $3.30
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+5% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+5% Synergy $0.87
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+4% Synergy $0.35
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $11.69
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+4% Synergy $37.89
Razorgrass Ambush Razorgrass Field Razorgrass Ambush
+4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+3% Synergy $0.30
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+3% Synergy $8.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $19.38
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $36.05
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $31.25
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+3% Synergy $31.35
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.25
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+2% Synergy $0.22
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.38
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+2% Synergy $37.75
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+2% Synergy $0.34
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
+1% Synergy $0.35
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+1% Synergy $1.14
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.28
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.13
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.20
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.36
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.13

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