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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.43

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#28 Current Rank
#45 Last Week
#188 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.

Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+52% Synergy $0.38
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+23% Synergy $3.81
Starfield Shepherd Starfield Shepherd
+2% Synergy $0.24
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
0% Synergy $7.96
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
-2% Synergy $1.39

High Synergy Cards

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

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+75% Synergy $3.60
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+74% Synergy $2.71
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+69% Synergy $2.54
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+68% Synergy $2.13
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+62% Synergy $0.56
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+60% Synergy $5.33
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+59% Synergy $15.22
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+54% Synergy $43.27
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+54% Synergy $4.35
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+54% Synergy $1.39

Top Cards

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

Fumigate Fumigate
+51% Synergy $0.30
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+51% Synergy $10.59
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+50% Synergy $2.37
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+50% Synergy $18.82
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+46% Synergy $19.92
Propaganda Propaganda
+32% Synergy $2.35
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+20% Synergy $1.94
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $0.96
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.25

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 $14.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+5% Synergy $49.29
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $82.60
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.02
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $35.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $46.53
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.36
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $95.44

Creatures

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

Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+46% Synergy $0.92
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.52
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+43% Synergy $37.50
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $5.14
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+39% Synergy $3.09
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.40
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+37% Synergy $15.25
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $2.05
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $2.37
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $2.93
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+32% Synergy $0.18
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+32% Synergy $3.12
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+31% Synergy $0.22
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.23
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.47
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $3.30
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+25% Synergy $33.97
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+25% Synergy $9.41
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.71
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+24% Synergy $21.64
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+24% Synergy $1.68
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.90
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+19% Synergy $8.44
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+19% Synergy $0.16
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+19% Synergy $51.08
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+18% Synergy $0.46
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+17% Synergy $2.95
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.19
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $3.64
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $2.63
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $4.58
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+11% Synergy $19.12
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+11% Synergy $2.02
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.55
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $38.04
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.10
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $4.83
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.19
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+9% Synergy $0.22
Famished Paladin Famished Paladin
+9% Synergy $0.23
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.41
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+8% Synergy $0.12
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $45.59
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $7.92
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+5% Synergy $2.57
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $14.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.17
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $2.46
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Riot Control Riot Control
+49% Synergy $0.24
Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+39% Synergy $0.47
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.37
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.07
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.20
Revitalize Revitalize
+22% Synergy $0.05
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+22% Synergy $6.77
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+21% Synergy $0.67
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+20% Synergy $0.26
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+16% Synergy $0.17
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $6.48
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.14
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+8% Synergy $0.17
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.45
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.63
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.18
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+6% Synergy $0.24
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.29
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.47
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $44.85
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.12
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $7.94
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.87
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.18
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.03
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.45
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.34
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $8.03
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.44
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $61.91
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $37.00
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $15.45
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.73
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.26

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+49% Synergy $6.82
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $2.51
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $2.86
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.14
Traumatize Traumatize
+13% Synergy $5.37
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $1.16
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.15
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $0.82
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.03
Windfall Windfall
+7% Synergy $4.82
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.06
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.05
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $1.58
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $9.90
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $33.64
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.60
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.33
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.61
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-4% Synergy $1.96
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.38
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.21

Utility Artifacts

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

Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+33% Synergy $1.23
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.37
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+25% Synergy $8.98
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+22% Synergy $8.64
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.25
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $16.33
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+19% Synergy $0.60
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+19% Synergy $23.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $4.54
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.60
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+11% Synergy $6.75
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.32
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $10.28
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.81
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+8% Synergy $0.42
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $7.33
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+7% Synergy $0.32
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.26
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.14
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.13
Grindstone Grindstone
+6% Synergy $10.82
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $5.35
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $18.49
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.17
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $1.73
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.12
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.26

Enchantments

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

Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+36% Synergy $12.21
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+36% Synergy $0.47
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+28% Synergy $4.51
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+23% Synergy $6.05
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $3.09
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+20% Synergy $3.17
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.47
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.54
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.37
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+13% Synergy $1.29
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+13% Synergy $15.43
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+13% Synergy $6.95
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.27
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.15
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+9% Synergy $2.49
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $3.76
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.46
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.47
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+8% Synergy $0.78
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.26
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.39
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $20.79
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+5% Synergy $0.35
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+5% Synergy $1.81
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $24.73
True Conviction True Conviction
+1% Synergy $4.08
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.45

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 $5.89

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+50% Synergy $1.15
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+48% Synergy $0.11
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+42% Synergy $0.34
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+20% Synergy $0.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.30
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $5.94
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.15
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.40
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.60
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $6.80
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-1% Synergy $2.59
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.89
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.53
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $10.32
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.39
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+1% Synergy $0.41
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.52
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.38
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $2.88
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-11% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-15% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-15% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.70
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+16% Synergy $11.46
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+15% Synergy $0.44
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+12% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $3.68
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+8% Synergy $13.93
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+8% Synergy $3.98
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.43
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $15.94
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.22
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $12.12
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+5% Synergy $18.92
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+4% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.24
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.47
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $4.17
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $18.89
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.12
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.30
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.87
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $5.01
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.61
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.41
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $26.74
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $33.64
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.16
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $5.07
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.17
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.70
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.81
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $24.05
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.20
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.19
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.15
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-13% Synergy $0.12

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