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Esika, God of the Tree
Price tag $15.81

Legendary Creature — God

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Playstyle & Strategy

Planeswalkers 21% Gods 14% Devotion 10% Legends 9% Historic 8% Lands Matter 2% Enchantress 2% Praetors 2% Angels 2% Big Mana 1%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#68 Current Rank
#98 Last Week
#20 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.

Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+5% Synergy $0.48
Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn Hydaelyn, the Mothercrystal Venat, Heart of Hydaelyn
+4% Synergy $0.64
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+2% Synergy $3.05
Serah Farron Crystallized Serah Serah Farron
0% Synergy $0.44
Starting Town Starting Town
-7% Synergy $10.44

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 $3.16
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
+19% Synergy $3.03
Oath of Teferi Oath of Teferi
+19% Synergy $0.50
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+18% Synergy $45.42
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+17% Synergy $0.55
Ichormoon Gauntlet Ichormoon Gauntlet
+17% Synergy $4.06
Primevals' Glorious Rebirth Primevals' Glorious Rebirth
+17% Synergy $1.33
Atraxa, Praetors' Voice Atraxa, Praetors' Voice
+16% Synergy $20.29
The Chain Veil The Chain Veil
+16% Synergy $3.87
Vraska, Betrayal's Sting Vraska, Betrayal's Sting
+15% Synergy $5.04

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 $5.92
Farseek Farseek
+7% Synergy $2.00
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+7% Synergy $2.50
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+3% Synergy $1.01
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+3% Synergy $1.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+3% Synergy $57.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+2% Synergy $1.00
Cultivate Cultivate
+2% Synergy $0.56
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+1% Synergy $0.42

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+11% Synergy $44.97
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+11% Synergy $0.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $33.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $50.27
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $49.57
Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger Vorinclex, Voice of Hunger
+6% Synergy $12.19
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+6% Synergy $11.96
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+5% Synergy $52.94
Tergrid, God of Fright Tergrid's Lantern Tergrid, God of Fright
+5% Synergy $14.54
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $40.56

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 $3.38
Carth the Lion Carth the Lion
+15% Synergy $0.15
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+15% Synergy $1.25
Jodah, the Unifier Jodah, the Unifier
+14% Synergy $2.33
Kruphix, God of Horizons Kruphix, God of Horizons
+14% Synergy $4.09
Xenagos, God of Revels Xenagos, God of Revels
+14% Synergy $6.29
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+14% Synergy $14.99
Kolvori, God of Kinship The Ringhart Crest Kolvori, God of Kinship
+14% Synergy $0.22
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+14% Synergy $0.55
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+13% Synergy $1.06
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+13% Synergy $9.69
Nylea, Keen-Eyed Nylea, Keen-Eyed
+13% Synergy $7.52
Keranos, God of Storms Keranos, God of Storms
+13% Synergy $2.66
Mogis, God of Slaughter Mogis, God of Slaughter
+13% Synergy $2.84
Klothys, God of Destiny Klothys, God of Destiny
+13% Synergy $1.44
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+12% Synergy $0.80
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+12% Synergy $1.67
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+12% Synergy $2.77
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+12% Synergy $10.48
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+12% Synergy $10.75
Valki, God of Lies Tibalt, Cosmic Impostor Valki, God of Lies
+12% Synergy $2.60
Sisay, Weatherlight Captain Sisay, Weatherlight Captain
+11% Synergy $1.71
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+11% Synergy $24.96
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+11% Synergy $2.29
Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth Temple of Cultivation Ojer Kaslem, Deepest Growth
+11% Synergy $3.75
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
+10% Synergy $26.14
Obeka, Splitter of Seconds Obeka, Splitter of Seconds
+10% Synergy $0.29
The Locust God The Locust God
+10% Synergy $5.20
Spark Double Spark Double
+9% Synergy $6.19
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+9% Synergy $17.76
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+9% Synergy $12.56
God-Eternal Oketra God-Eternal Oketra
+9% Synergy $1.39
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+9% Synergy $1.17
God-Eternal Rhonas God-Eternal Rhonas
+9% Synergy $4.82
Phenax, God of Deception Phenax, God of Deception
+9% Synergy $9.68
Mila, Crafty Companion Lukka, Wayward Bonder Mila, Crafty Companion
+9% Synergy $1.31
Inga and Esika Inga and Esika
+8% Synergy $1.08
Atraxa, Grand Unifier Atraxa, Grand Unifier
+8% Synergy $9.83
Etali, Primal Conqueror Etali, Primal Sickness Etali, Primal Conqueror
+8% Synergy $14.75
Djeru and Hazoret Djeru and Hazoret
+8% Synergy $0.27
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+8% Synergy $2.11
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+8% Synergy $1.29
Pharika, God of Affliction Pharika, God of Affliction
+8% Synergy $2.09
Shalai, Voice of Plenty Shalai, Voice of Plenty
+7% Synergy $0.96
Nicol Bolas, the Ravager Nicol Bolas, the Arisen Nicol Bolas, the Ravager
+7% Synergy $19.25
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+4% Synergy $11.64
Dryad of the Ilysian Grove Dryad of the Ilysian Grove
+3% Synergy $6.29
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
+2% Synergy $20.31
Faeburrow Elder Faeburrow Elder
0% Synergy $0.85
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-4% Synergy $9.03

Instants

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

Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+7% Synergy $12.00
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $41.85
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+5% Synergy $4.85
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+4% Synergy $2.09
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+3% Synergy $2.38
Crop Rotation Crop Rotation
+3% Synergy $3.13
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+2% Synergy $44.64
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+1% Synergy $27.84
Beast Within Beast Within
+1% Synergy $0.97
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+1% Synergy $19.12
Swan Song Swan Song
+1% Synergy $10.79
Negate Negate
+1% Synergy $0.26
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+1% Synergy $11.79
Despark Despark
+1% Synergy $0.32
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
0% Synergy $10.34
Assassin's Trophy Assassin's Trophy
0% Synergy $2.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
0% Synergy $1.34
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.82
Force of Will Force of Will
0% Synergy $55.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
0% Synergy $1.00
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
0% Synergy $14.95
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-1% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $1.75
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+12% Synergy $2.09
Farewell Farewell
+10% Synergy $4.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+5% Synergy $1.00
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
+5% Synergy $1.74
Eerie Ultimatum Eerie Ultimatum
+5% Synergy $3.76
Damn Damn
+5% Synergy $1.97
Kamahl's Druidic Vow Kamahl's Druidic Vow
+5% Synergy $0.48
Damnation Damnation
+5% Synergy $18.62
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+4% Synergy $5.17
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+4% Synergy $5.52
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.47
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $3.48
Tempt with Discovery Tempt with Discovery
+2% Synergy $2.42
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+2% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.44
Genesis Ultimatum Genesis Ultimatum
+2% Synergy $0.96
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.31
Explore Explore
0% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+8% Synergy $0.27
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $3.22
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+5% Synergy $4.92
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+4% Synergy $28.33
Scroll Rack Scroll Rack
+4% Synergy $20.63
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.79
Chimil, the Inner Sun Chimil, the Inner Sun
+3% Synergy $12.25
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $64.49
The Great Henge The Great Henge
0% Synergy $65.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.38
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
-7% Synergy $13.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.49
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-10% Synergy $4.47

Enchantments

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

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+14% Synergy $26.80
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+13% Synergy $4.84
Oath of Nissa Oath of Nissa
+11% Synergy $0.66
Brokers Ascendancy Brokers Ascendancy
+10% Synergy $1.45
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+8% Synergy $3.79
Leyline of the Guildpact Leyline of the Guildpact
+6% Synergy $3.41
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+6% Synergy $7.85
Oath of Gideon Oath of Gideon
+6% Synergy $0.22
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+5% Synergy $3.91
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+5% Synergy $11.74
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+4% Synergy $2.99
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+4% Synergy $4.04
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+4% Synergy $3.70
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+4% Synergy $1.31
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+3% Synergy $6.15
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.12
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+3% Synergy $25.41
Exploration Exploration
+3% Synergy $22.08
Privileged Position Privileged Position
+3% Synergy $3.01
Defense of the Heart Defense of the Heart
+3% Synergy $16.76
Maelstrom Nexus Maelstrom Nexus
+2% Synergy $1.17
Prismatic Omen Prismatic Omen
+2% Synergy $2.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
0% Synergy $8.38
Annie Joins Up Annie Joins Up
0% Synergy $3.28
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
-3% Synergy $1.08
Temur Ascendancy Temur Ascendancy
-4% Synergy $3.03
Rhythm of the Wild Rhythm of the Wild
-6% Synergy $3.53
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
-6% Synergy $0.42

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 $1.18
Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+15% Synergy $0.90
Ugin, the Spirit Dragon Ugin, the Spirit Dragon
+14% Synergy $13.52
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+13% Synergy $0.71
Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+13% Synergy $8.30
Oko, Thief of Crowns Oko, Thief of Crowns
+12% Synergy $5.18
Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker Nicol Bolas, Planeswalker
+12% Synergy $2.87
Commodore Guff Commodore Guff
+12% Synergy $0.67
Wrenn and Realmbreaker Wrenn and Realmbreaker
+11% Synergy $3.94
Teferi, Hero of Dominaria Teferi, Hero of Dominaria
+11% Synergy $6.32
Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+10% Synergy $2.36
Liliana, Dreadhorde General Liliana, Dreadhorde General
+10% Synergy $5.48
The Eternal Wanderer The Eternal Wanderer
+10% Synergy $0.86
Chandra, Legacy of Fire Chandra, Legacy of Fire
+8% Synergy $0.77
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+7% Synergy $3.51
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $7.38
Vraska, Relic Seeker Vraska, Relic Seeker
+7% Synergy $1.23
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+7% Synergy $18.75
Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset Teferi, Who Slows the Sunset
+6% Synergy $2.33
Vronos, Masked Inquisitor Vronos, Masked Inquisitor
+6% Synergy $1.37
Narset Transcendent Narset Transcendent
+6% Synergy $4.74
Ashiok, Dream Render Ashiok, Dream Render
+5% Synergy $0.93
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+5% Synergy $1.93
Ajani Steadfast Ajani Steadfast
+5% Synergy $1.32
Aminatou, the Fateshifter Aminatou, the Fateshifter
+4% Synergy $2.73
Ral Zarek Ral Zarek
+4% Synergy $0.69

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 $0.21
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+10% Synergy $2.75
Interplanar Beacon Interplanar Beacon
+10% Synergy $0.16
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
+4% Synergy $8.36
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+2% Synergy $48.60
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $6.13
Field of the Dead Field of the Dead
+2% Synergy $35.00
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+1% Synergy $29.51
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $17.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cascading Cataracts Cascading Cataracts
-2% Synergy $1.37
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Altar of the Pantheon Altar of the Pantheon
+14% Synergy $0.11
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+9% Synergy $2.53
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+6% Synergy $1.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+4% Synergy $1.01
Timeless Lotus Timeless Lotus
+4% Synergy $12.52
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy $65.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Orrery Chromatic Orrery
+3% Synergy $31.83
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
+3% Synergy $1.49
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $2.00
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $97.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
0% Synergy $23.54
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
0% Synergy $58.56
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.25
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $2.00

Lands

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

The World Tree The World Tree
+20% Synergy $4.18
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+13% Synergy $6.53
Indatha Triome Indatha Triome
+12% Synergy $17.87
Zagoth Triome Zagoth Triome
+12% Synergy $19.68
Ketria Triome Ketria Triome
+11% Synergy $14.76
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+11% Synergy $11.14
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+10% Synergy $12.53
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $11.40
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+10% Synergy $10.31
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+9% Synergy $16.40
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+9% Synergy $14.12
Overgrown Tomb Overgrown Tomb
+8% Synergy $11.61
Stomping Ground Stomping Ground
+8% Synergy $10.30
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+8% Synergy $13.09
Savai Triome Savai Triome
+8% Synergy $19.63
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+8% Synergy $10.73
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+7% Synergy $15.16
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+7% Synergy $17.27
Jetmir's Garden Jetmir's Garden
+7% Synergy $12.69
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+6% Synergy $23.94
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+6% Synergy $8.98
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+6% Synergy $21.07
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $18.85
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $11.68
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $23.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $14.44
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
+5% Synergy $15.02
Ziatora's Proving Ground Ziatora's Proving Ground
+5% Synergy $6.10
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+5% Synergy $8.02
Xander's Lounge Xander's Lounge
+5% Synergy $8.02
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $23.09
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+4% Synergy $29.32
Savannah Savannah
+4% Synergy
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+3% Synergy $11.94
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $11.77
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+3% Synergy
Bayou Bayou
+3% Synergy
Taiga Taiga
+3% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+3% Synergy
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $17.02
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $1.00
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.05
Forest Forest
-4% Synergy $1.19
Plains Plains
-4% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-5% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $1.00
Mountain Mountain
-7% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-14% Synergy $0.16

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