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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.29

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

#109 Current Rank
#121 Last Week
#130 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.

Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+2% Synergy
Kinscaer Sentry Kinscaer Sentry
+1% Synergy $1.36
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+1% Synergy
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+1% Synergy $2.98
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
-4% Synergy $0.54

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 $3.72
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+72% Synergy $0.96
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+70% Synergy $2.50
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $2.47
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+60% Synergy $0.70
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+57% Synergy $4.47
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+57% Synergy $0.28
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+56% Synergy $15.39
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+53% Synergy $41.22
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+52% Synergy $6.31

Top Cards

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

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+52% Synergy $1.90
Fumigate Fumigate
+50% Synergy $0.19
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $12.58
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+48% Synergy $3.07
Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.21
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $3.23
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+19% Synergy $3.08
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.16
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.60
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% Synergy $0.93

Game Changers

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

Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+11% Synergy $15.12
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $53.63
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $99.32
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $45.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $48.00
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $14.79
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $31.52

Creatures

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+47% Synergy $9.07
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+45% Synergy $0.55
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.27
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+42% Synergy $1.50
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $37.09
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $2.44
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+37% Synergy $0.28
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $3.64
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+35% Synergy $18.93
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $4.56
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+33% Synergy $5.98
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.24
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+32% Synergy $2.94
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $3.21
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+30% Synergy $0.19
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.30
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.69
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $2.57
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.41
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+24% Synergy $35.86
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+24% Synergy $9.56
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+23% Synergy $1.75
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.28
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+21% Synergy $19.94
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+20% Synergy $0.22
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+18% Synergy $51.72
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.14
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+18% Synergy $7.60
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $1.44
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.15
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $5.26
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $3.14
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+12% Synergy $1.53
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.91
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+10% Synergy $0.18
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $34.99
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.16
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+10% Synergy $4.19
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+10% Synergy $37.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $7.07
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+9% Synergy $0.13
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $9.76
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+8% Synergy $0.18
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $11.42
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+7% Synergy $0.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $46.54
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.77
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.34
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.87
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.14
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+38% Synergy $0.51
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.42
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+32% Synergy $1.29
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.23
Revitalize Revitalize
+22% Synergy $0.12
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+21% Synergy $12.04
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+19% Synergy $0.64
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.26
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $5.05
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $0.10
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.10
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+7% Synergy $0.19
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+7% Synergy $0.21
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.14
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $2.01
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.13
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.29
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.93
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.28
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.65
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $14.64
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $9.84
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.93
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.46
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $17.09
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.56
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.52
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.29
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.42
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $6.37
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.83
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.87
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+47% Synergy $5.49
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $2.06
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $3.18
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.18
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $4.06
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $2.04
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+12% Synergy $1.24
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.13
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.79
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $4.14
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.06
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.12
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.57
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.35
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $10.03
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $30.36
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.29
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.58
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $5.09
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+43% Synergy $19.38
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+35% Synergy $2.14
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $3.04
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+23% Synergy $9.37
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $10.31
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+21% Synergy $2.71
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $11.40
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+20% Synergy $0.63
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $26.32
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.50
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.38
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $4.85
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.58
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $1.00
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $9.37
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $7.17
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.52
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.17
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.10
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.22
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $3.84
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $10.31
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $6.26
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.25
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $3.36
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $24.06
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.74
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.23

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.44
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+34% Synergy $14.79
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+28% Synergy $5.47
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $5.73
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.67
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.72
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+19% Synergy $3.65
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.09
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $1.13
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.42
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $3.20
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+12% Synergy $15.79
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+12% Synergy $7.82
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.10
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+8% Synergy $3.73
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.51
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.58
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+7% Synergy $6.73
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $0.99
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.45
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.68
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.35
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $24.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Ajani, Strength of the Pride Ajani, Strength of the Pride
+19% Synergy $8.56

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+51% Synergy $0.56
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.15
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.56
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+19% Synergy $0.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $0.82
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $6.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.59
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.19
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.73
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $6.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $20.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.94
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.18
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $11.66
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $5.01
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $9.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.35
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.32
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.53
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.28
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $5.11
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.72
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-14% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.71

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+32% Synergy $0.04
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.51
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+14% Synergy $9.29
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+10% Synergy $0.22
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.32
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.40
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.21
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $14.36
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+6% Synergy $3.52
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.94
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $15.20
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $13.60
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.15
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.42
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.77
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.93
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $23.91
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $21.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.56
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.18
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.34
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $30.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.95
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $16.58
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.96
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.73
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.09
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $26.93
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.16
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.18
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.17
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.13
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.09

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