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Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
Price tag $0.84

Legendary CreatureElder Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#1308 Current Rank
#1262 Last Week
#2254 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hermes, Overseer of Elpis.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.

Matoya, Archon Elder Matoya, Archon Elder
+41% Synergy $0.69
Dreams of Laguna Dreams of Laguna
+9% Synergy $0.05
Hraesvelgr of the First Brood Hraesvelgr of the First Brood
+6% Synergy $0.37
Relm's Sketching Relm's Sketching
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+2% Synergy $2.82

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's abilities and overall game plan.

Curiosity Crafter Curiosity Crafter
+60% Synergy $1.04
Favorable Winds Favorable Winds
+54% Synergy $0.66
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+50% Synergy $0.32
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+50% Synergy $0.87
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+49% Synergy $2.93
Consider Consider
+48% Synergy $0.46
Preordain Preordain
+48% Synergy $0.61
Opt Opt
+46% Synergy $0.14
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+45% Synergy $0.39
Ponder Ponder
+44% Synergy $1.65

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.

Brainstorm Brainstorm
+30% Synergy $1.51
Aetherize Aetherize
+28% Synergy $0.29
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+26% Synergy $1.15
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+25% Synergy $0.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+24% Synergy $3.79
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+23% Synergy $0.25
Pongify Pongify
+19% Synergy $2.10
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+18% Synergy $1.75
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $1.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.65

Game Changers

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

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $48.08
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $67.99
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-1% Synergy $42.63
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $92.16
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-3% Synergy $2.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $94.69
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $57.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
-5% Synergy $71.05
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-6% Synergy $48.94
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-6% Synergy $11.92

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+31% Synergy $4.13
Keeper of the Nine Gales Keeper of the Nine Gales
+30% Synergy $11.23
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+28% Synergy $2.88
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar
+23% Synergy $0.52
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+22% Synergy $1.28
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+21% Synergy $6.83
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.28
Wingblade Disciple Wingblade Disciple
+19% Synergy $0.05
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+14% Synergy $1.02
Metallic Mimic Metallic Mimic
+13% Synergy $1.14
Crookclaw Elder Crookclaw Elder
+13% Synergy $0.25
Plumecreed Escort Plumecreed Escort
+12% Synergy $0.12
Warden of Evos Isle Warden of Evos Isle
+11% Synergy $0.17
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+9% Synergy $0.31
Adaptive Automaton Adaptive Automaton
+8% Synergy $0.83
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur Eligeth, Crossroads Augur
+8% Synergy $0.18
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Temple of Cyclical Time Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
+7% Synergy $2.00
Thieving Magpie Thieving Magpie
+7% Synergy $0.08
Elvish Mariner Elvish Mariner
+7% Synergy $0.40
Grand Architect Grand Architect
+6% Synergy $1.29
Silver Raven Silver Raven
+6% Synergy $0.12
Nimble Obstructionist Nimble Obstructionist
+6% Synergy $0.36
Knightfisher Knightfisher
+6% Synergy $0.08
Harrier Strix Harrier Strix
+6% Synergy $0.12
Clinquant Skymage Clinquant Skymage
+5% Synergy $0.08
Shadow Puppeteers Shadow Puppeteers
+5% Synergy $0.89
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mist Raven Mist Raven
+5% Synergy $0.03
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+5% Synergy $0.12
Artificer's Assistant Artificer's Assistant
+4% Synergy $0.17
Starwinder Starwinder
+4% Synergy $0.43
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+3% Synergy $2.18
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+3% Synergy $0.32
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+3% Synergy $30.11
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+2% Synergy $1.62
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
+2% Synergy $1.48
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+1% Synergy $0.49
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+1% Synergy $1.14
Alandra, Sky Dreamer Alandra, Sky Dreamer
+1% Synergy $0.53
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+1% Synergy $4.26
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
0% Synergy $0.29
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-2% Synergy $0.32
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.98
Spellseeker Spellseeker
-3% Synergy $12.30
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
-3% Synergy $1.23
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
-3% Synergy $6.51
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-4% Synergy $10.14
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-6% Synergy $2.78
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
-7% Synergy $0.68
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
-8% Synergy $16.62

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hermes, Overseer of Elpis safe.

Dazzling Denial Dazzling Denial
+37% Synergy $0.04
Snap Snap
+31% Synergy $1.54
Abjure Abjure
+28% Synergy $1.53
Peek Peek
+21% Synergy $0.45
Impulse Impulse
+20% Synergy $0.07
Perplexing Test Perplexing Test
+18% Synergy $0.26
Swan Song Swan Song
+17% Synergy $6.09
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+17% Synergy $1.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+15% Synergy $1.46
Resculpt Resculpt
+15% Synergy $0.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.64
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+14% Synergy $0.34
Lofty Denial Lofty Denial
+14% Synergy $0.19
Unwind Unwind
+13% Synergy $1.59
Deliberate Deliberate
+13% Synergy $0.11
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.35
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+12% Synergy $0.22
Keep Watch Keep Watch
+12% Synergy $1.18
Deluge Deluge
+12% Synergy $0.38
Anticipate Anticipate
+10% Synergy $0.06
Council's Deliberation Council's Deliberation
+10% Synergy $0.07
Transcendent Message Transcendent Message
+9% Synergy $0.26
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+8% Synergy $1.26
Into the Flood Maw Into the Flood Maw
+8% Synergy $4.66
Telling Time Telling Time
+8% Synergy $0.18
Rewind Rewind
+7% Synergy $0.45
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.47
Disallow Disallow
+7% Synergy $1.90
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.38
Think Twice Think Twice
+7% Synergy $0.06
Meeting of Minds Meeting of Minds
+7% Synergy $0.13
Mission Briefing Mission Briefing
+7% Synergy $0.13
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+6% Synergy $7.15
Brainsurge Brainsurge
+6% Synergy $0.38
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+6% Synergy $0.04
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+5% Synergy $42.96
Tale's End Tale's End
+4% Synergy $1.52
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.10
Delay Delay
+3% Synergy $1.31
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.43
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+2% Synergy $0.54
Quick Study Quick Study
+2% Synergy $0.28
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $5.49
Dispel Dispel
-2% Synergy $0.29
Negate Negate
-3% Synergy $0.24
Force of Negation Force of Negation
-3% Synergy $49.42
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-3% Synergy $0.17
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
-7% Synergy $1.59
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-9% Synergy $0.18
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
-10% Synergy $15.68

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's game plan and control the board.

Airborne Aid Airborne Aid
+41% Synergy $0.66
Serum Visions Serum Visions
+40% Synergy $0.71
Winged Words Winged Words
+32% Synergy $0.13
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+25% Synergy $0.66
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+25% Synergy $8.96
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+23% Synergy $4.80
Alrund's Epiphany Alrund's Epiphany
+21% Synergy $3.18
Ravenform Ravenform
+19% Synergy $0.18
Sleight of Hand Sleight of Hand
+17% Synergy $0.20
Candlekeep Inspiration Candlekeep Inspiration
+16% Synergy $0.07
Quantum Misalignment Quantum Misalignment
+11% Synergy $8.87
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Stock Up Stock Up
+10% Synergy $10.90
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+9% Synergy $0.21
Call to Mind Call to Mind
+7% Synergy $0.26
Gust of Wind Gust of Wind
+7% Synergy $0.07
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+6% Synergy $7.87
Flood of Recollection Flood of Recollection
+6% Synergy $0.10
Arm with Aether Arm with Aether
+6% Synergy $0.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+5% Synergy $0.19
Chart a Course Chart a Course
+5% Synergy $0.19
Scour All Possibilities Scour All Possibilities
+5% Synergy $0.09
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+4% Synergy $1.68
Portent Portent
+4% Synergy $0.27
Sleep Sleep
+4% Synergy $0.16
Season of Weaving Season of Weaving
+3% Synergy $2.52
Hidden Strings Hidden Strings
+3% Synergy $0.23
Temporal Mastery Temporal Mastery
+3% Synergy $3.45
Commit // Memory Commit // Memory
+3% Synergy $0.20
Retraced Image Retraced Image
+3% Synergy $7.11
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $1.75
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.32
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+1% Synergy $10.10
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
0% Synergy $2.92
Time Warp Time Warp
0% Synergy $13.00
Step Through Step Through
0% Synergy $0.17
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.95
Fabricate Fabricate
-12% Synergy $7.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+35% Synergy $5.02
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+30% Synergy $3.79
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+18% Synergy $0.63
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $14.17
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+13% Synergy $3.08
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+11% Synergy $0.24
Obelisk of Urd Obelisk of Urd
+9% Synergy $2.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.45
Hall of Triumph Hall of Triumph
+6% Synergy $0.44
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+5% Synergy $7.08
The Temporal Anchor The Temporal Anchor
+5% Synergy $0.22
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.30
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+3% Synergy $7.32
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+2% Synergy $8.99
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
-1% Synergy $14.41
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
-3% Synergy $29.26
Mishra's Bauble Mishra's Bauble
-3% Synergy $1.34

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+37% Synergy $5.01
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+33% Synergy $0.70
Gravitational Shift Gravitational Shift
+33% Synergy $1.28
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+14% Synergy $0.75
Propaganda Propaganda
+11% Synergy $2.01
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+9% Synergy $0.17
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+8% Synergy $0.16
Lost Isle Calling Lost Isle Calling
+8% Synergy $0.21
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+7% Synergy $1.17
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+7% Synergy $0.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.44
Dress Down Dress Down
+3% Synergy $0.56
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+2% Synergy $1.77
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.11
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+1% Synergy $1.44
Back to Basics Back to Basics
-2% Synergy $5.58
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.34
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
-4% Synergy $2.10
Ominous Seas Ominous Seas
-6% Synergy $1.16

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hermes, Overseer of Elpis to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-6% Synergy $6.28

Utility Lands

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

Three Tree City Three Tree City
+24% Synergy $19.02
War Room War Room
+12% Synergy $2.73
Rivendell Rivendell
+11% Synergy $0.77
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+10% Synergy $1.41
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+10% Synergy $0.53
Lilypad Village Lilypad Village
+10% Synergy $0.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+9% Synergy $1.98
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.25
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.85
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+5% Synergy $5.43
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+2% Synergy $34.54
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+1% Synergy $0.34
Desert of the Mindful Desert of the Mindful
+1% Synergy $0.14
Remote Isle Remote Isle
0% Synergy $0.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $19.28
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.14
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
-4% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-11% Synergy $38.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+39% Synergy $4.04
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+34% Synergy $0.20
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+20% Synergy $0.51
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+16% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+9% Synergy $0.22
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.14
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+7% Synergy $2.10
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+7% Synergy $9.58
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+3% Synergy $0.84
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $7.59
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $67.47
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+1% Synergy $17.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+1% Synergy $3.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.29
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.19
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.16
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-2% Synergy $1.29
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $24.69
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-4% Synergy $153.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
-6% Synergy $1.28

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+14% Synergy $7.64
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+10% Synergy $34.20
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+8% Synergy $0.50
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+7% Synergy $0.38
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $0.83
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.43
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+1% Synergy $30.44
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
-2% Synergy $0.98
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.51
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $15.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $13.72
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.04
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.05

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