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
#1131
Current Rank
#1129
Last Week
#1305
Past 2 Years
1,643
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.
Geist of Saint Thalia+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.12
Samut, Tyrant of Naktamun+1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.01
Chandra, Chill of Compliance+0% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$7.73
Fblthp, Impossibly Lost-2% Synergy
in 2% of decks
$0.26
The Theorist, Jace Beleren-2% Synergy
in 4% of decks
$40.53
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's abilities and overall game plan.
Favorable Winds+62% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.44
Curiosity Crafter+60% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.29
Murmuring Mystic+53% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$1.71
Opt+52% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.28
Valley Floodcaller+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.95
Preordain+49% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.87
Bident of Thassa+46% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.49
Consider+46% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.29
Reconnaissance Mission+45% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.37
Patchwork Banner+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.68
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.
Favorable Winds+62% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.44
Curiosity Crafter+60% Synergy
in 66% of decks
$0.29
Opt+52% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.28
Preordain+49% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$0.87
Ponder+38% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$1.85
Brainstorm+30% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$1.29
Rapid Hybridization+28% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.95
Pongify+22% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$3.63
Sapphire Medallion+13% Synergy
in 72% of decks
$8.42
Counterspell+11% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$4.36
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$39.05
Fierce Guardianship0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$67.28
Narset, Parter of Veils-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Mystical Tutor-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$17.68
Force of Will-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$58.52
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$67.78
The One Ring-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$111.03
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Murmuring Mystic+53% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$1.71
Valley Floodcaller+50% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$3.95
Archmage Emeritus+33% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.76
Enduring Curiosity+28% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$6.88
Esior, Wardwing Familiar+21% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.60
Talrand, Sky Summoner+20% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$1.40
Mockingbird+17% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$3.66
Archmage of Runes+13% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.93
Harmonized Trio+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.06
Octavia, Living Thesis+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.87
Vulture, Feathered Fiend+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.37
Ledger Shredder+9% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$8.73
Plumecreed Escort+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Haughty Djinn+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.30
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian+7% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$30.82
Cynette, Jelly Drover+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.39
Shadow Puppeteers+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.54
Baral, Chief of Compliance+6% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$3.47
Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.32
Metallic Mimic+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$1.17
Clinquant Skymage+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.22
Junk Winder+5% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.35
Adaptive Automaton+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.72
Warden of Evos Isle+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.26
Eligeth, Crossroads Augur+4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Most Decrepit Old Bird+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Valeria Richards, Precocious+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.77
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$2.84
Ravenhill Flock+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.22
Stormtide Leviathan+2% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.34
Thunderclap Drake+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.52
Roaming Throne+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$49.48
Artificer's Assistant+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.18
Wavebreak Hippocamp+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.74
Snapcaster Mage0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$16.91
Hullbreaker Horror-1% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$6.96
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$4.68
Faerie Mastermind-2% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$11.98
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.24
Archaeomancer-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
The Reality Chip-6% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$3.88
Laboratory Maniac-8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$2.12
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hermes, Overseer of Elpis safe.
Consider+46% Synergy
in 62% of decks
$0.29
Abjure+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$1.63
Perplexing Test+33% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.30
Snap+31% Synergy
in 51% of decks
$3.23
Frantic Search+28% Synergy
in 61% of decks
$0.77
Aetherize+27% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.53
Harmonized Crescendo+26% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$1.00
Impulse+25% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.19
Peek+24% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.44
Reality Shift+22% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.28
Narset's Reversal+22% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$2.72
Resculpt+21% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.22
Mana Sculpt+20% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.88
Swan Song+18% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$12.16
An Offer You Can't Refuse+18% Synergy
in 58% of decks
$3.23
Meeting of Minds+17% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.30
Lofty Denial+17% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.26
Strix Serenade+17% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$2.47
Arcane Denial+16% Synergy
in 54% of decks
$2.61
High Tide+15% Synergy
in 59% of decks
$2.13
Deliberate+12% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.17
Wizard's Retort+11% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.32
Unwind+11% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$1.57
Keep Watch+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$2.85
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.42
Into the Flood Maw+10% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.11
Dig Through Time+9% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.26
March of Swirling Mist+8% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.46
Run Away Together+8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.18
Consult the Star Charts+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$3.27
Think Twice+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.26
Rewind+6% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.40
Negate+5% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.15
Borne Upon a Wind+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.53
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$8.91
Dispel+4% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.40
Cryptic Command+4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.66
Archmage's Charm+3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$2.01
Thought Scour+3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.37
Brainsurge+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.31
Disallow+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.87
Cyclonic Rift+2% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$39.05
Spell Pierce+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.26
Three Steps Ahead+1% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.65
Mana Drain+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$54.54
Fierce Guardianship0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$67.28
Force of Negation-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$45.64
Muddle the Mixture-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.11
Mystical Tutor-3% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$17.68
Force of Will-4% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$58.52
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's game plan and control the board.
Serum Visions+40% Synergy
in 50% of decks
$1.84
Winged Words+28% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.33
Distant Melody+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.39
Gitaxian Probe+20% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$3.24
Stock Up+19% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.15
Candlekeep Inspiration+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.28
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+16% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$9.35
Sleight of Hand+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.27
Raise the Palisade+15% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$10.71
Quantum Misalignment+14% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.15
Ravenform+14% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Alrund's Epiphany+13% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.39
Flow State+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$1.79
Spectral Deluge+9% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$4.24
Spirit Water Revival+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.03
Chart a Course+7% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.15
Gust of Wind+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.18
Wash Out+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Treasure Cruise+5% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.21
Flood of Recollection+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.29
Solve the Equation+3% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.54
Season of Weaving+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$4.36
Wisdom of Ages+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Retraced Image+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$9.22
Curse of the Swine+2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.31
Relm's Sketching+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.29
Personal Tutor+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.35
Lórien Revealed+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$6.48
Merchant Scroll+0% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.93
Rite of Replication-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.30
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$36.63
Windfall-8% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$5.34
Fabricate-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.54
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bident of Thassa+46% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$0.49
Banner of Kinship+39% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$8.05
Skullclamp+35% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$4.86
Wizard's Staff+29% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$2.70
Rimefire Torque+16% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.19
Idol of Oblivion+16% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$3.16
Planetarium of Wan Shi Tong+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$7.05
Coat of Arms+13% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$17.79
Obelisk of Urd+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$3.32
Lightning Greaves+8% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.97
Primal Amulet+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$11.49
The Indomitable+6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$3.24
Wayfarer's Bauble+5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.31
Waterbending Scroll+2% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Sword of the Animist+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.92
The Water Crystal-2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$3.47
Mishra's Bauble-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.64
Isochron Scepter-3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$13.78
Sensei's Divining Top-5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$38.73
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$1.86
The One Ring-6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$111.03
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Hermes, Overseer of Elpis's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Reconnaissance Mission+45% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$0.37
Gravitational Shift+32% Synergy
in 34% of decks
$2.05
Coastal Piracy+30% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.27
Kindred Discovery+28% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$5.12
Propaganda+14% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$2.63
Wizard Class+13% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$2.90
Imprisoned in the Moon+8% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.34
Amphibian Downpour+8% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.87
Witness Protection+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.26
Waterbender Ascension+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.96
Opposition+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.04
Shark Typhoon+6% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.31
Military Intelligence+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.35
Lost Isle Calling+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.24
Moonlit Meditation+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.42
Observed Stasis+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.28
Jace's Sanctum+4% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.75
Dress Down+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.40
Case of the Ransacked Lab+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.63
Mystic Remora+0% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$13.36
Leyline of Anticipation0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.84
Rhystic Study-5% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$67.78
Teferi's Ageless Insight-5% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$5.88
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Hermes, Overseer of Elpis to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Narset, Parter of Veils-1% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$1.25
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries-6% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$10.77
Battles
Battles that give Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks a second front to attack, plus a payoff for defeating them.
Invasion of Segovia+25% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$1.27
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Three Tree City+28% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$27.44
Riptide Laboratory+23% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$0.65
Mystic Sanctuary+15% Synergy
in 65% of decks
$1.31
Terrain Generator+12% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$2.21
Scavenger Grounds+12% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.31
Reliquary Tower+12% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$4.38
Rivendell+7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$1.33
Command Beacon+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$8.31
Castle Vantress+5% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.34
Mistrise Village+3% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.79
Otawara, Soaring City+1% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$27.95
Halimar Depths+1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.40
Agna Qel'a+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.75
War Room-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.55
Temple of the False God-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.18
Lonely Sandbar-3% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.23
Ancient Tomb-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$125.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$44.48
Urza's Saga-10% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$39.13
Academy Ruins-12% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.24
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patchwork Banner+41% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.68
Heraldic Banner+33% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.31
Bender's Waterskin+22% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.31
Thought Vessel+18% Synergy
in 70% of decks
$1.87
Fellwar Stone+18% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$11.39
Sky Diamond+17% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.28
Mind Stone+13% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$0.33
Arcane Signet+12% Synergy
in 77% of decks
$0.39
Misleading Signpost+6% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.31
Everflowing Chalice+4% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$0.32
Sol Ring+3% Synergy
in 88% of decks
$1.21
Coldsteel Heart+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.90
Decanter of Endless Water+2% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$4.53
Prismatic Lens+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.41
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.89
Throne of Eldraine+0% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$29.44
Extraplanar Lens0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.06
Midnight Clock-1% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.61
Commander's Sphere-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.21
Gilded Lotus-4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.55
Lotus Petal-5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$42.84
Lands
The mana base foundation for Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Silundi Vision+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.42
Sink into Stupor+4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$8.91
Jwari Disruption+3% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.38
Island+0% Synergy
in 95% of decks
$0.08
Myriad Landscape0% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.30
Snow-Covered Island-1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.06
Polluted Delta-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$20.43
Sea Gate Restoration-2% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$36.63
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$1.24
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Deck Stats
Based on 1,643 Hermes, Overseer of Elpis decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 16 |
| 2 | 18 |
| 3 | 12 |
| 4 | 10 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 7 | 1 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 12
- Instant 23
- Sorcery 9
- Artifact 13
- Enchantment 7
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 12 |
| Instant | 23 |
| Sorcery | 9 |
| Artifact | 13 |
| Enchantment | 7 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 29 basic, 6 nonbasic
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