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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#67 Current Rank
#89 Last Week
#164 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hope Estheim.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hope Estheim decks.

Aunt May Aunt May
+3% Synergy $0.15
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
+1% Synergy $0.57
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
0% Synergy $1.48
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
0% Synergy $8.75
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
-1% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Hope Estheim's abilities and overall game plan.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+76% Synergy $5.02
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+73% Synergy $1.97
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+69% Synergy $3.69
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+68% Synergy $3.55
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+61% Synergy $0.58
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+60% Synergy $5.13
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+57% Synergy $15.79
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+55% Synergy $0.33
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+54% Synergy $44.00
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+54% Synergy $5.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Hope Estheim decks.

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+53% Synergy $1.35
Fumigate Fumigate
+51% Synergy $0.31
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+49% Synergy $2.51
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $18.83
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+49% Synergy $7.53
Propaganda Propaganda
+31% Synergy $2.29
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+20% Synergy $2.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.14
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+10% Synergy $15.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $51.13
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $78.29
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $44.22
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $37.35
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $43.88
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Hope Estheim's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+45% Synergy $0.74
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.42
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $37.11
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $5.88
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+40% Synergy $2.41
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.38
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+36% Synergy $17.48
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $2.11
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $3.53
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $3.14
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+32% Synergy $3.19
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+31% Synergy $0.24
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+31% Synergy $0.20
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.20
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+28% Synergy $2.77
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.49
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $3.87
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+25% Synergy $32.93
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+25% Synergy $9.02
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.61
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+24% Synergy $1.45
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+23% Synergy $19.50
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.76
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+19% Synergy $8.58
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+19% Synergy $48.21
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+19% Synergy $0.49
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.13
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $1.52
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.16
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $3.89
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $3.38
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $4.37
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.50
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+10% Synergy $1.08
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $33.69
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+10% Synergy $17.66
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.12
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $5.29
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.11
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+9% Synergy $0.18
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+9% Synergy $0.08
Famished Paladin Famished Paladin
+9% Synergy $0.19
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $41.79
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $8.16
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $12.53
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.13
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.23
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Hope Estheim safe.

Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.25
Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+38% Synergy $0.50
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.37
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+30% Synergy $1.18
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.24
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+22% Synergy $8.82
Revitalize Revitalize
+21% Synergy $0.05
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+20% Synergy $0.99
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.22
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $5.73
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $0.12
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.36
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+7% Synergy $0.17
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.09
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+7% Synergy $0.21
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.61
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.12
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.06
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.24
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.48
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.32
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $46.95
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.83
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.91
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $8.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.76
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.43
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.98
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.36
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.81
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.27
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.48
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.58
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.26
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $32.03
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.68
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Hope Estheim's game plan and control the board.

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+48% Synergy $6.97
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $3.27
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $2.82
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.13
Traumatize Traumatize
+13% Synergy $3.91
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $1.38
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.13
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $1.05
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.33
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.98
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.04
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.08
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.52
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $1.77
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $10.23
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $36.04
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.67
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.58
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-4% Synergy $3.16
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.21
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+45% Synergy $19.62
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+34% Synergy $1.03
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.16
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+24% Synergy $10.04
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $9.06
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.11
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $15.56
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+20% Synergy $0.93
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+18% Synergy $22.23
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.12
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $6.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.14
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.56
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $7.63
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $9.06
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.48
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.45
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.14
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.20
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.14
Grindstone Grindstone
+6% Synergy $10.91
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $5.95
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.23
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $2.62
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $18.76
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $2.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.34
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Hope Estheim's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+36% Synergy $0.38
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+36% Synergy $13.41
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+28% Synergy $4.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+23% Synergy $4.88
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $3.00
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+19% Synergy $3.63
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.51
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.78
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.39
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+13% Synergy $1.49
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+13% Synergy $15.66
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.27
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+13% Synergy $7.05
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.13
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+9% Synergy $2.62
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.46
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $4.04
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.55
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $0.83
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.14
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $22.02
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.33
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.39
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.49

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Hope Estheim to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+20% Synergy $7.02

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+50% Synergy $1.74
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+48% Synergy $0.10
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+41% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+20% Synergy $0.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.87
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $6.13
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.39
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.17
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.69
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $5.98
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.61
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $1.99
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.36
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.80
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $11.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $10.89

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $64.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.49
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $3.47
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.05
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-15% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.04
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Hope Estheim decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.09
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+15% Synergy $7.57
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+14% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+12% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $2.61
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.38
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+8% Synergy $3.55
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.64
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $11.39
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $13.51
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+5% Synergy $17.32
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.08
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+3% Synergy $0.30
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.94
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.27
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.76
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.81
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $21.48
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $26.43
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.31
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.18
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $36.04
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.21
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $5.85
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.26
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.50
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $23.54
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.15
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-12% Synergy $0.12

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