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Esika, God of the Tree
Price tag $14.40

Legendary CreatureGod

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Playstyle & Strategy

Planeswalkers 21% Gods 13% Devotion 9% Legends 8% Historic 7% Enchantress 3% Lands Matter 2% Praetors 2% Combo 2% Good Stuff 2%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#76 Current Rank
#89 Last Week
#25 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Esika, God of the Tree.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Esika, God of the Tree decks.

The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $21.76
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-1% Synergy $33.70
Badgermole Cub Badgermole Cub
-3% Synergy $47.58
Toph, Earthbending Master Toph, Earthbending Master
-5% Synergy $46.74
Great Divide Guide Great Divide Guide
-9% Synergy $1.12

High Synergy Cards

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

Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God Nicol Bolas, Dragon-God
+24% Synergy $2.70
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
+19% Synergy $3.69
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+19% Synergy $0.59
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+17% Synergy $40.48
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+16% Synergy $4.21
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+16% Synergy $1.14
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+16% Synergy $0.68
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
+16% Synergy $21.11
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+15% Synergy $4.58
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+15% Synergy $5.53

Top Cards

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

Three Visits Three Visits
+9% Synergy $7.13
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+8% Synergy $1.90
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $0.38
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.24
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+4% Synergy $1.10
Cultivate Cultivate
+3% Synergy $0.48
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+2% Synergy $1.71
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+2% Synergy $0.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-2% Synergy $12.29

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $46.24
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+10% Synergy $1.38
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+8% Synergy $44.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $38.29
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+6% Synergy $58.04
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $49.78
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+4% Synergy $48.67
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $40.44
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $19.81
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $30.57

Creatures

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

Karametra, God of Harvests Karametra, God of Harvests
+15% Synergy $4.15
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+14% Synergy $5.63
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+14% Synergy $12.92
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+14% Synergy $2.51
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+14% Synergy $0.20
Carth the Lion Carth the Lion
+14% Synergy $0.15
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+14% Synergy $0.45
Jodah, the Unifier Jodah, the Unifier
+13% Synergy $2.32
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+13% Synergy $7.97
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $4.74
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+13% Synergy $0.26
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $3.16
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+13% Synergy $12.48
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+13% Synergy $6.74
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+13% Synergy $2.11
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+12% Synergy $0.47
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+12% Synergy $1.83
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+12% Synergy $7.23
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+12% Synergy $9.36
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $18.43
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+11% Synergy $11.77
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+11% Synergy $3.66
Valki, God of Lies Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor Valki, God of Lies
+11% Synergy $3.33
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
+10% Synergy $2.16
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+10% Synergy $28.57
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+10% Synergy $3.89
Spark Double Spark Double
+9% Synergy $10.98
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $16.67
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+9% Synergy $17.26
The Locust God The Locust God
+9% Synergy $6.50
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+9% Synergy $0.13
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+9% Synergy $3.52
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $3.95
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+9% Synergy $3.72
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+9% Synergy $13.15
Atraxa, Grand Unifier Atraxa, Grand Unifier
+8% Synergy $11.61
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+8% Synergy $1.83
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+8% Synergy $24.82
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+8% Synergy $2.01
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+8% Synergy $0.39
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+8% Synergy $3.30
Mila, Crafty Companion Lukka, Wayward Bonder Mila, Crafty Companion
+8% Synergy $0.97
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+8% Synergy $1.90
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+7% Synergy $0.73
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager Nicol Bolas, the Arisen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
+7% Synergy $16.69
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+7% Synergy $14.71
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $16.10
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+3% Synergy $24.26
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+3% Synergy $7.96
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
0% Synergy $0.35

Instants

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

Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $1.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+6% Synergy $45.60
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.21
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+5% Synergy $1.31
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+5% Synergy $3.30
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.68
Swan Song Swan Song
+2% Synergy $7.61
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $48.91
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.61
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+2% Synergy $2.60
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
+1% Synergy $3.11
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.50
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+1% Synergy $2.38
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $13.51
Force of Will Force of Will
+1% Synergy $63.86
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+1% Synergy $14.77
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $9.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.95
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $0.37
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.17

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Esika, God of the Tree's game plan and control the board.

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.10
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $2.70
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $3.41
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.49
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $0.64
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $2.98
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+5% Synergy $6.48
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $1.18
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+5% Synergy $0.52
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $17.04
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.70
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.21
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $1.09
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+2% Synergy $4.68
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+2% Synergy $0.23
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.28
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+1% Synergy $133.19
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.73
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+7% Synergy $0.46
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+6% Synergy $4.26
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $8.27
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $34.32
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $22.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.96
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+3% Synergy $16.19
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $91.82
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $60.24
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-7% Synergy $12.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.82
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-10% Synergy $3.38

Enchantments

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

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $28.11
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+13% Synergy $3.64
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa
+11% Synergy $0.42
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+9% Synergy $1.24
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+8% Synergy $3.38
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+6% Synergy $3.65
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $5.92
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+5% Synergy $15.02
Oath of Gideon Oath of Gideon
+5% Synergy $0.23
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $3.07
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+5% Synergy $13.80
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $1.77
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.78
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $1.17
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.25
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.87
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $21.50
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $17.84
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+3% Synergy $3.21
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+2% Synergy $2.40
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+2% Synergy $3.29
Exploration Exploration
+2% Synergy $26.70
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $9.04
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
0% Synergy $3.61
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
-4% Synergy $1.42
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.74
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-6% Synergy $2.30

Planeswalkers

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

Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
+15% Synergy $2.21
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+15% Synergy $0.90
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+14% Synergy $12.23
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+13% Synergy $0.47
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
+12% Synergy $2.79
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+12% Synergy $7.18
Commodore Guff Commodore Guff
+12% Synergy $0.78
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+11% Synergy $5.10
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+11% Synergy $4.27
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+11% Synergy $4.88
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $6.72
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+10% Synergy $2.47
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $1.24
Chandra, Legacy of Fire Chandra, Legacy of Fire
+8% Synergy $1.54
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+7% Synergy $6.01
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $8.01
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+7% Synergy $17.62
Vraska, Relic Seeker Vraska, Relic Seeker
+7% Synergy $1.20
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+6% Synergy $3.32
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
+6% Synergy $2.41
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+6% Synergy $7.76
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+5% Synergy $1.56
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+5% Synergy $2.94
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+5% Synergy $1.42
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
+4% Synergy $3.06

Utility Lands

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

Great Hall of the Citadel Great Hall of the Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.23
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $1.15
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+10% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $6.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+3% Synergy $46.26
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $5.69
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $34.04
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $32.82
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.47
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-2% Synergy $1.25
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $90.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+14% Synergy $0.14
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $2.58
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $0.56
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+5% Synergy $13.93
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $0.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.14
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+4% Synergy $33.85
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $61.26
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $2.39
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+1% Synergy $116.80
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $24.35
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
0% Synergy $745.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.26
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-1% Synergy $83.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.20

Lands

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

The World Tree The World Tree
+21% Synergy $5.17
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+13% Synergy $15.16
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+13% Synergy $17.65
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+13% Synergy $6.70
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+12% Synergy $13.22
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+11% Synergy $12.75
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+10% Synergy $17.00
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $15.00
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+10% Synergy $11.82
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+9% Synergy $8.18
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+9% Synergy $14.94
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $6.50
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+9% Synergy $7.08
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+9% Synergy $16.86
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $11.55
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+8% Synergy $5.95
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+8% Synergy $16.90
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+7% Synergy $9.48
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+7% Synergy $24.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+7% Synergy $20.32
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $7.88
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+7% Synergy $15.05
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+6% Synergy $19.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $13.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+6% Synergy $15.15
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+6% Synergy $24.43
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+6% Synergy $25.31
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+6% Synergy $17.32
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+6% Synergy $7.81
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+6% Synergy $10.09
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+5% Synergy $8.74
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+5% Synergy $23.77
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+4% Synergy $13.71
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $13.64
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+4% Synergy
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+4% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+4% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+4% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+4% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+3% Synergy $20.01
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.13
Forest Forest
-5% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-5% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
-6% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
-8% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.17

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