Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
$0.36
$0.36Legendary Creature — Elder Wizard
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Meta Pick
Very popular, most players know the strategy.
Ranking
#940
Current Rank
#1003
Last Week
#1405
Past 2 Years
Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketVideos
Commander gameplay videos featuring Hermes, Overseer of Elpis.
Brodin Plett surprises @heybillierae with an ARCHENEMY GAME | GtG #15
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Tidus vs Hermes vs Hraesvelgr vs Sin, Final Fantasy showdown - EDH gameplay
Yuna VS Be'lakor, the Dark Master VS Hermes, Overseer of Elpis VS Narset, Enlightened Exile Gameplay
New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.
Mana Sculpt+16% Synergy
$0.89
Harmonized Trio+12% Synergy
$0.54
Flow State+8% Synergy
$2.43
Wisdom of Ages+4% Synergy
$0.34
Divergent Equation+2% Synergy
$0.27
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's abilities and overall game plan.
Favorable Winds+64% Synergy
$0.56
Curiosity Crafter+61% Synergy
$0.27
Murmuring Mystic+53% Synergy
$1.54
Opt+52% Synergy
$0.30
Valley Floodcaller+52% Synergy
$4.27
Matoya, Archon Elder+51% Synergy
$0.52
Preordain+50% Synergy
$0.49
Airborne Aid+49% Synergy
$0.41
Consider+48% Synergy
$0.29
Bident of Thassa+48% Synergy
$0.41
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.
Ponder+39% Synergy
$1.88
Brainstorm+31% Synergy
$1.39
Frantic Search+31% Synergy
$1.04
Rapid Hybridization+28% Synergy
$0.54
Aetherize+28% Synergy
$0.37
Pongify+24% Synergy
$2.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse+20% Synergy
$2.14
High Tide+17% Synergy
$1.51
Sapphire Medallion+15% Synergy
$6.53
Counterspell+11% Synergy
$3.66
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$41.55
Fierce Guardianship0% Synergy
$57.92
Narset, Parter of Veils-3% Synergy
$2.07
Mystical Tutor-4% Synergy
$18.66
Force of Will-5% Synergy
$67.28
The One Ring-5% Synergy
$104.64
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$129.20
Rhystic Study-6% Synergy
$68.10
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Archmage Emeritus+33% Synergy
$0.84
Enduring Curiosity+28% Synergy
$6.76
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+21% Synergy
$0.61
Keeper of the Nine Gales+21% Synergy
$7.99
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
$0.88
Mockingbird+18% Synergy
$4.54
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
$3.29
Wingblade Disciple+15% Synergy
$0.17
Octavia, Living Thesis+11% Synergy
$0.67
Crookclaw Elder+11% Synergy
$0.30
Ledger Shredder+10% Synergy
$7.45
Plumecreed Escort+9% Synergy
$0.27
Metallic Mimic+8% Synergy
$1.79
Shadow Puppeteers+8% Synergy
$3.66
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.29
Clinquant Skymage+7% Synergy
$0.24
Cynette, Jelly Drover+7% Synergy
$0.39
Baral, Chief of Compliance+6% Synergy
$2.63
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+6% Synergy
$38.25
Adaptive Automaton+6% Synergy
$0.36
Warden of Evos Isle+5% Synergy
$0.30
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur+5% Synergy
$0.36
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+4% Synergy
$4.62
Junk Winder+4% Synergy
$0.33
Stormtide Leviathan+3% Synergy
$3.22
Roaming Throne+3% Synergy
$51.55
Artificer's Assistant+3% Synergy
$0.23
Grand Architect+2% Synergy
$1.01
Thunderclap Drake+1% Synergy
$0.83
Hullbreaker Horror-1% Synergy
$5.97
Wavebreak Hippocamp-1% Synergy
$0.73
Snapcaster Mage-1% Synergy
$17.56
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea-2% Synergy
$4.06
Faerie Mastermind-3% Synergy
$10.74
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
$0.74
Archaeomancer-6% Synergy
$0.37
The Reality Chip-6% Synergy
$3.84
Laboratory Maniac-8% Synergy
$2.25
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hermes, Overseer of Elpis safe.
Abjure+43% Synergy
$1.66
Dazzling Denial+42% Synergy
$0.25
Snap+34% Synergy
$3.22
Perplexing Test+32% Synergy
$0.30
Impulse+26% Synergy
$0.16
Peek+26% Synergy
$0.49
Harmonized Crescendo+26% Synergy
$1.14
Reality Shift+24% Synergy
$0.30
Narset's Reversal+24% Synergy
$2.53
Resculpt+21% Synergy
$0.27
Swan Song+20% Synergy
$7.94
Meeting of Minds+19% Synergy
$0.27
Arcane Denial+18% Synergy
$2.03
Strix Serenade+17% Synergy
$1.98
Lofty Denial+17% Synergy
$0.27
Deliberate+13% Synergy
$0.21
Unwind+12% Synergy
$0.91
Keep Watch+12% Synergy
$3.22
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
$0.44
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
$0.31
Dig Through Time+9% Synergy
$0.25
March of Swirling Mist+9% Synergy
$5.65
Into the Flood Maw+9% Synergy
$2.65
Unexpected Assistance+9% Synergy
$0.18
Council's Deliberation+9% Synergy
$0.18
Run Away Together+8% Synergy
$0.17
Think Twice+8% Synergy
$0.13
Consult the Star Charts+8% Synergy
$4.00
Rewind+7% Synergy
$0.42
Anticipate+7% Synergy
$0.16
Deluge+7% Synergy
$0.32
Sink into Stupor+6% Synergy
$7.44
Borne Upon a Wind+6% Synergy
$4.73
Mission Briefing+6% Synergy
$0.36
Brainsurge+5% Synergy
$0.45
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.19
Archmage's Charm+4% Synergy
$1.39
Cryptic Command+4% Synergy
$6.21
Dispel+4% Synergy
$0.34
Disallow+4% Synergy
$1.74
Thought Scour+3% Synergy
$1.38
Disdainful Stroke+3% Synergy
$0.18
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.41
Mana Drain+2% Synergy
$55.69
Three Steps Ahead+2% Synergy
$8.13
Aetherspouts+1% Synergy
$0.77
Spell Pierce0% Synergy
$0.28
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
$50.30
Muddle the Mixture-4% Synergy
$2.11
Dramatic Reversal-9% Synergy
$0.45
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+43% Synergy
$1.17
Distant Melody+28% Synergy
$0.34
Winged Words+28% Synergy
$0.35
Gitaxian Probe+21% Synergy
$5.49
Candlekeep Inspiration+19% Synergy
$0.30
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+18% Synergy
$12.10
Stock Up+17% Synergy
$2.33
Quantum Misalignment+17% Synergy
$17.20
Raise the Palisade+17% Synergy
$20.90
Sleight of Hand+16% Synergy
$0.33
Ravenform+15% Synergy
$0.32
Alrund's Epiphany+14% Synergy
$3.22
Spirit Water Revival+10% Synergy
$0.62
Spectral Deluge+9% Synergy
$4.10
Chart a Course+7% Synergy
$0.13
Treasure Cruise+6% Synergy
$0.30
Gust of Wind+6% Synergy
$0.16
Wash Out+5% Synergy
$0.41
Flood of Recollection+5% Synergy
$0.21
Mass Polymorph+5% Synergy
$0.32
Solve the Equation+3% Synergy
$3.64
Curse of the Swine+3% Synergy
$0.23
Season of Weaving+3% Synergy
$4.57
Retraced Image+3% Synergy
$8.88
Portent+3% Synergy
$0.41
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$5.95
Relm's Sketching+2% Synergy
$0.31
Merchant Scroll+1% Synergy
$5.51
Lórien Revealed0% Synergy
$3.90
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$36.92
Windfall-9% Synergy
$4.77
Fabricate-11% Synergy
$9.44
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Banner of Kinship+42% Synergy
$5.12
Skullclamp+37% Synergy
$6.61
Rimefire Torque+19% Synergy
$0.26
Idol of Oblivion+17% Synergy
$0.89
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+16% Synergy
$5.42
Coat of Arms+14% Synergy
$18.67
Obelisk of Urd+11% Synergy
$2.46
Lightning Greaves+9% Synergy
$4.24
Primal Amulet+9% Synergy
$13.70
Veilstone Amulet+8% Synergy
$12.74
The Indomitable+7% Synergy
$0.63
Hall of Triumph+7% Synergy
$0.37
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$0.27
Waterbending Scroll+4% Synergy
$0.29
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
$8.33
The Water Crystal-2% Synergy
$3.47
Isochron Scepter-4% Synergy
$13.09
Mishra's Bauble-4% Synergy
$2.28
Sensei's Divining Top-5% Synergy
$47.60
Swiftfoot Boots-6% Synergy
$2.38
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Reconnaissance Mission+47% Synergy
$1.53
Gravitational Shift+33% Synergy
$1.54
Kindred Discovery+31% Synergy
$14.01
Coastal Piracy+31% Synergy
$0.31
Propaganda+15% Synergy
$3.71
Wizard Class+14% Synergy
$2.48
Imprisoned in the Moon+9% Synergy
$0.24
Witness Protection+8% Synergy
$0.28
Amphibian Downpour+8% Synergy
$1.12
Opposition+7% Synergy
$0.87
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
$1.16
Waterbender Ascension+6% Synergy
$0.57
Lost Isle Calling+6% Synergy
$0.22
Moonlit Meditation+5% Synergy
$0.40
Military Intelligence+5% Synergy
$0.36
Observed Stasis+5% Synergy
$0.21
Jace's Sanctum+4% Synergy
$0.83
Dress Down+4% Synergy
$0.60
Case of the Ransacked Lab+3% Synergy
$0.53
Mystic Remora0% Synergy
$11.77
Leyline of Anticipation-1% Synergy
$8.42
Teferi's Ageless Insight-5% Synergy
$4.96
Ominous Seas-6% Synergy
$1.32
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Hermes, Overseer of Elpis to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-7% Synergy
$9.00
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+28% Synergy
$23.19
Riptide Laboratory+23% Synergy
$0.50
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$1.00
Terrain Generator+15% Synergy
$2.18
Reliquary Tower+13% Synergy
$2.84
Scavenger Grounds+12% Synergy
$0.33
Lilypad Village+11% Synergy
$0.33
Rivendell+8% Synergy
$1.60
Command Beacon+7% Synergy
$7.46
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
$0.30
Otawara, Soaring City+4% Synergy
$31.45
Mistrise Village+2% Synergy
$9.89
Halimar Depths0% Synergy
$0.36
Agna Qel'a0% Synergy
$1.28
War Room-1% Synergy
$2.45
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$0.26
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
$50.58
Lonely Sandbar-5% Synergy
$0.30
Urza's Saga-10% Synergy
$41.08
Academy Ruins-12% Synergy
$9.77
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+44% Synergy
$2.34
Heraldic Banner+34% Synergy
$0.35
Bender's Waterskin+22% Synergy
$0.84
Thought Vessel+20% Synergy
$2.41
Fellwar Stone+19% Synergy
$2.16
Sky Diamond+16% Synergy
$0.27
Arcane Signet+13% Synergy
$0.38
Mind Stone+13% Synergy
$0.29
Misleading Signpost+7% Synergy
$13.76
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.20
Everflowing Chalice+3% Synergy
$0.33
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
$3.88
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
$1.56
Throne of Eldraine+1% Synergy
$35.66
Caged Sun0% Synergy
$3.59
Extraplanar Lens0% Synergy
$11.88
Midnight Clock-3% Synergy
$0.63
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.35
Gilded Lotus-5% Synergy
$0.59
Lotus Petal-6% Synergy
$35.53
Lands
The mana base foundation for Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
$0.44
Sink into Stupor+6% Synergy
$7.44
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.41
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.32
Island+1% Synergy
$0.07
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.34
Snow-Covered Island-1% Synergy
$1.10
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
$36.92
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
$0.74
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