Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
$0.38
$0.38Legendary 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
#939
Current Rank
#912
Last Week
#1473
Last Month
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+11% Synergy
$0.96
Harmonized Trio+7% Synergy
$0.45
Flow State+6% Synergy
$4.74
Donatello's Technique+2% Synergy
$0.27
Irma, Part-Time Mutant0% Synergy
$5.74
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's abilities and overall game plan.
Favorable Winds+63% Synergy
$0.59
Curiosity Crafter+61% Synergy
$0.39
Valley Floodcaller+52% Synergy
$3.37
Murmuring Mystic+52% Synergy
$0.68
Opt+52% Synergy
$0.21
Matoya, Archon Elder+51% Synergy
$0.71
Preordain+50% Synergy
$0.64
Consider+49% Synergy
$0.25
Airborne Aid+48% Synergy
$0.34
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
$1.64
Brainstorm+32% Synergy
$1.37
Frantic Search+32% Synergy
$0.45
Aetherize+30% Synergy
$0.41
Rapid Hybridization+28% Synergy
$0.50
Pongify+24% Synergy
$1.71
An Offer You Can't Refuse+20% Synergy
$2.05
Sapphire Medallion+17% Synergy
$5.58
High Tide+17% Synergy
$0.93
Counterspell+11% Synergy
$2.48
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift+1% Synergy
$41.42
Fierce Guardianship0% Synergy
$56.33
Narset, Parter of Veils-3% Synergy
$2.62
Mystical Tutor-5% Synergy
$17.03
The One Ring-5% Synergy
$98.98
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
$122.46
Force of Will-6% Synergy
$69.18
Rhystic Study-7% Synergy
$67.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Archmage Emeritus+32% Synergy
$0.80
Enduring Curiosity+30% Synergy
$6.99
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+21% Synergy
$0.68
Keeper of the Nine Gales+21% Synergy
$7.72
Talrand, Sky Summoner+19% Synergy
$0.42
Mockingbird+18% Synergy
$4.40
Archmage of Runes+15% Synergy
$2.75
Wingblade Disciple+15% Synergy
$0.05
Octavia, Living Thesis+11% Synergy
$0.52
Crookclaw Elder+11% Synergy
$0.29
Ledger Shredder+10% Synergy
$7.31
Plumecreed Escort+9% Synergy
$0.24
Shadow Puppeteers+8% Synergy
$3.89
Metallic Mimic+8% Synergy
$2.80
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
$0.63
Cynette, Jelly Drover+7% Synergy
$0.46
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+6% Synergy
$43.80
Clinquant Skymage+6% Synergy
$0.29
Warden of Evos Isle+6% Synergy
$0.29
Adaptive Automaton+6% Synergy
$0.39
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur+6% Synergy
$0.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance+5% Synergy
$2.16
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+4% Synergy
$3.63
Stormtide Leviathan+3% Synergy
$2.73
Artificer's Assistant+3% Synergy
$0.23
Grand Architect+3% Synergy
$1.29
Junk Winder+3% Synergy
$0.17
Roaming Throne+2% Synergy
$52.44
Thunderclap Drake0% Synergy
$1.17
Hullbreaker Horror-1% Synergy
$5.88
Wavebreak Hippocamp-1% Synergy
$0.61
Snapcaster Mage-1% Synergy
$17.47
Faerie Mastermind-2% Synergy
$11.15
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$0.80
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea-2% Synergy
$3.63
Archaeomancer-6% Synergy
$0.35
The Reality Chip-6% Synergy
$3.72
Laboratory Maniac-8% Synergy
$1.89
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hermes, Overseer of Elpis safe.
Abjure+44% Synergy
$2.09
Dazzling Denial+41% Synergy
$0.21
Snap+34% Synergy
$3.64
Perplexing Test+31% Synergy
$0.32
Impulse+26% Synergy
$0.26
Peek+26% Synergy
$0.52
Harmonized Crescendo+25% Synergy
$0.88
Reality Shift+24% Synergy
$0.32
Narset's Reversal+23% Synergy
$2.40
Resculpt+22% Synergy
$0.36
Swan Song+21% Synergy
$7.19
Arcane Denial+19% Synergy
$1.43
Meeting of Minds+19% Synergy
$0.30
Strix Serenade+18% Synergy
$2.19
Lofty Denial+18% Synergy
$0.31
Deliberate+13% Synergy
$0.18
Unwind+12% Synergy
$1.13
Keep Watch+12% Synergy
$2.69
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
$0.41
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
$0.34
Dig Through Time+10% Synergy
$0.37
Into the Flood Maw+10% Synergy
$2.05
Unexpected Assistance+10% Synergy
$0.14
March of Swirling Mist+9% Synergy
$4.17
Council's Deliberation+9% Synergy
$0.22
Run Away Together+8% Synergy
$0.13
Consult the Star Charts+8% Synergy
$4.53
Deluge+8% Synergy
$0.34
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$5.64
Rewind+7% Synergy
$0.47
Think Twice+7% Synergy
$0.19
Borne Upon a Wind+6% Synergy
$4.39
Mission Briefing+6% Synergy
$0.30
Anticipate+6% Synergy
$0.08
Transcendent Message+6% Synergy
$0.34
Archmage's Charm+5% Synergy
$1.41
Cryptic Command+5% Synergy
$6.13
Brainsurge+5% Synergy
$0.31
Negate+4% Synergy
$0.20
Disallow+4% Synergy
$1.58
Dispel+3% Synergy
$0.34
Thought Scour+3% Synergy
$0.54
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.37
Mana Drain+2% Synergy
$52.08
Three Steps Ahead+2% Synergy
$6.33
Aetherspouts+1% Synergy
$0.66
Spell Pierce-1% Synergy
$0.35
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
$47.88
Muddle the Mixture-4% Synergy
$1.83
Dramatic Reversal-11% Synergy
$3.92
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+43% Synergy
$1.14
Distant Melody+28% Synergy
$0.37
Winged Words+28% Synergy
$0.34
Gitaxian Probe+21% Synergy
$3.76
Candlekeep Inspiration+20% Synergy
$0.22
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+18% Synergy
$11.97
Quantum Misalignment+17% Synergy
$14.79
Raise the Palisade+17% Synergy
$8.97
Stock Up+16% Synergy
$2.51
Sleight of Hand+16% Synergy
$0.35
Ravenform+15% Synergy
$0.31
Alrund's Epiphany+13% Synergy
$3.19
Spirit Water Revival+11% Synergy
$0.62
Spectral Deluge+9% Synergy
$4.50
Chart a Course+7% Synergy
$0.16
Treasure Cruise+6% Synergy
$0.35
Flood of Recollection+5% Synergy
$0.14
Gust of Wind+5% Synergy
$0.16
Mass Polymorph+5% Synergy
$0.31
Wash Out+4% Synergy
$0.41
Season of Weaving+4% Synergy
$3.38
Scour All Possibilities+4% Synergy
$0.15
Curse of the Swine+3% Synergy
$0.27
Retraced Image+3% Synergy
$8.88
Portent+3% Synergy
$0.33
Solve the Equation+2% Synergy
$3.49
Relm's Sketching+2% Synergy
$0.21
Personal Tutor+2% Synergy
$4.86
Lórien Revealed+1% Synergy
$3.17
Merchant Scroll0% Synergy
$5.75
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$33.89
Windfall-9% Synergy
$4.79
Fabricate-11% Synergy
$8.93
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Banner of Kinship+41% Synergy
$5.27
Skullclamp+37% Synergy
$5.69
Idol of Oblivion+17% Synergy
$0.78
Rimefire Torque+17% Synergy
$0.28
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+16% Synergy
$5.90
Coat of Arms+14% Synergy
$17.39
Obelisk of Urd+11% Synergy
$3.35
Lightning Greaves+9% Synergy
$3.70
Primal Amulet+9% Synergy
$11.81
Veilstone Amulet+8% Synergy
$12.34
Wayfarer's Bauble+7% Synergy
$0.30
The Indomitable+7% Synergy
$0.63
Hall of Triumph+7% Synergy
$0.38
Waterbending Scroll+4% Synergy
$0.26
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
$7.29
The Water Crystal-2% Synergy
$3.46
Isochron Scepter-4% Synergy
$12.44
Mishra's Bauble-4% Synergy
$2.05
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
$1.85
Sensei's Divining Top-5% Synergy
$44.58
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Reconnaissance Mission+47% Synergy
$1.57
Gravitational Shift+33% Synergy
$1.40
Kindred Discovery+30% Synergy
$13.88
Coastal Piracy+30% Synergy
$0.94
Propaganda+15% Synergy
$3.44
Wizard Class+14% Synergy
$3.88
Imprisoned in the Moon+10% Synergy
$0.29
Witness Protection+8% Synergy
$0.24
Shark Typhoon+7% Synergy
$1.01
Amphibian Downpour+7% Synergy
$1.18
Waterbender Ascension+6% Synergy
$0.72
Opposition+6% Synergy
$0.75
Lost Isle Calling+6% Synergy
$0.21
Moonlit Meditation+5% Synergy
$0.41
Military Intelligence+5% Synergy
$0.35
Observed Stasis+5% Synergy
$0.32
Jace's Sanctum+4% Synergy
$0.82
Case of the Ransacked Lab+3% Synergy
$0.50
Dress Down+3% Synergy
$0.54
The Legend of Kuruk+3% Synergy
$3.37
Leyline of Anticipation0% Synergy
$8.96
Mystic Remora-1% Synergy
$10.56
Teferi's Ageless Insight-5% Synergy
$3.74
Ominous Seas-6% Synergy
$1.18
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Hermes, Overseer of Elpis to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-6% Synergy
$9.53
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+28% Synergy
$24.40
Riptide Laboratory+22% Synergy
$0.45
Terrain Generator+16% Synergy
$2.17
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
$0.80
Reliquary Tower+13% Synergy
$2.65
Scavenger Grounds+13% Synergy
$0.40
Lilypad Village+12% Synergy
$0.33
Rivendell+9% Synergy
$1.50
Command Beacon+7% Synergy
$5.98
Castle Vantress+6% Synergy
$0.29
Otawara, Soaring City+4% Synergy
$28.81
Mistrise Village+2% Synergy
$7.97
War Room0% Synergy
$2.36
Halimar Depths0% Synergy
$0.37
Agna Qel'a0% Synergy
$1.33
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
$1.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-4% Synergy
$51.64
Lonely Sandbar-4% Synergy
$0.28
Urza's Saga-10% Synergy
$39.96
Academy Ruins-13% Synergy
$9.05
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+44% Synergy
$2.03
Heraldic Banner+34% Synergy
$0.35
Thought Vessel+21% Synergy
$2.89
Bender's Waterskin+21% Synergy
$0.74
Fellwar Stone+19% Synergy
$0.63
Sky Diamond+15% Synergy
$0.24
Arcane Signet+14% Synergy
$0.43
Mind Stone+14% Synergy
$0.33
Misleading Signpost+8% Synergy
$14.46
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
$1.19
Everflowing Chalice+3% Synergy
$0.36
Decanter of Endless Water+3% Synergy
$5.05
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
$0.86
Throne of Eldraine+2% Synergy
$36.62
Extraplanar Lens0% Synergy
$10.98
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
$3.87
Midnight Clock-2% Synergy
$0.56
Commander's Sphere-3% Synergy
$0.34
Gilded Lotus-5% Synergy
$0.49
Lotus Petal-6% Synergy
$37.54
Lands
The mana base foundation for Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
$0.41
Sink into Stupor+7% Synergy
$5.64
Demolition Field+3% Synergy
$0.28
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
$0.37
Island0% Synergy
$0.07
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
$0.27
Sea Gate Restoration-1% Synergy
$33.89
Snow-Covered Island-1% Synergy
$1.26
Hydroelectric Specimen-2% Synergy
$0.80
Polluted Delta-3% Synergy
$19.07
Misty Rainforest-3% Synergy
$33.01
Flooded Strand-3% Synergy
$14.49
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