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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.25

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

#94 Current Rank
#105 Last Week
#148 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.

Curious Farm Animals Curious Farm Animals
+2% Synergy $0.06
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
-2% Synergy $2.40
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $0.61
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-3% Synergy $3.36
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-3% Synergy $34.04

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 $3.83
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+73% Synergy $0.86
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+70% Synergy $2.66
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+68% Synergy $2.17
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+61% Synergy $0.74
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+59% Synergy $4.06
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+56% Synergy $16.46
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+56% Synergy $0.25
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+53% Synergy $43.52
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+53% Synergy $4.41

Top Cards

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

Cleric Class Cleric Class
+53% Synergy $1.84
Fumigate Fumigate
+51% Synergy $0.16
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+49% Synergy $2.75
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $15.51
Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $2.77
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+19% Synergy $2.63
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.06
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $1.21

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 $13.89
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $49.78
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $91.84
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $40.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $37.99
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $44.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-4% Synergy $13.35
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+48% Synergy $7.19
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+46% Synergy $0.69
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.30
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $34.43
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+41% Synergy $0.99
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $3.90
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.40
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $3.41
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+35% Synergy $17.34
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $3.55
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+33% Synergy $8.03
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.24
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $3.51
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+30% Synergy $0.21
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+30% Synergy $2.09
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.28
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.59
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $3.07
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.39
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+24% Synergy $32.63
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+24% Synergy $9.30
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+23% Synergy $1.39
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+22% Synergy $18.70
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+21% Synergy $0.48
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+19% Synergy $0.18
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+19% Synergy $48.71
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+18% Synergy $7.14
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.09
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $1.29
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.13
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $3.41
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $3.33
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+12% Synergy $0.89
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.67
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $40.29
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.08
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+10% Synergy $3.65
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+10% Synergy $20.94
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $5.65
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.16
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+9% Synergy $0.12
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $9.19
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+8% Synergy $0.19
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+7% Synergy $42.73
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $10.98
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+7% Synergy $0.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.79
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.37
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.20

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.15
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+38% Synergy $0.50
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.41
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+31% Synergy $0.80
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.21
Revitalize Revitalize
+22% Synergy $0.05
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+21% Synergy $10.96
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+19% Synergy $0.76
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.24
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+15% Synergy $0.10
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+15% Synergy $5.60
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.09
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+7% Synergy $0.17
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.07
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+6% Synergy $1.89
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.12
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.22
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.57
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.58
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $45.83
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.22
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $7.92
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.82
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $14.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.47
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.19
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.43
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.40
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.96
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.25

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+48% Synergy $6.67
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $3.64
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $3.07
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.13
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $4.34
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $1.50
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.11
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $1.16
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $3.39
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $3.84
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.07
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.10
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.47
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $2.12
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.65
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.52
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.18
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.46
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-4% Synergy $3.20
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.27
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-6% Synergy $0.10

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+44% Synergy $17.53
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+35% Synergy $1.43
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.71
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+24% Synergy $9.34
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+22% Synergy $2.44
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $9.33
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $11.23
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+20% Synergy $0.37
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+18% Synergy $24.10
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $3.86
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $4.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.80
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $8.13
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $7.12
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.47
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+6% Synergy $3.89
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.09
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.19
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $10.39
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $5.66
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.18
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $3.49
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $19.89
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $3.70
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.33
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.19

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+36% Synergy $0.40
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+35% Synergy $14.38
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+28% Synergy $4.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $4.69
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $3.70
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.69
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+19% Synergy $3.47
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $1.84
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.42
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.31
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+13% Synergy $15.61
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $3.48
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+12% Synergy $7.09
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.09
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+9% Synergy $3.21
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $6.12
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.42
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.56
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $0.94
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.38
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.22
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.30
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $20.00
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $26.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $9.06

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 $7.19

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+50% Synergy $0.68
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+48% Synergy $0.13
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+41% Synergy $0.48
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+20% Synergy $0.39
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.21
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $5.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.43
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.16
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.73
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+2% Synergy $5.71
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.19
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $19.12
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.26
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.37
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.91
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.10
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $10.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $6.48
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $10.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $61.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.27
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $3.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-10% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.92
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-14% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-15% Synergy $0.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $1.22

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+32% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.43
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+15% Synergy $7.72
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+13% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+11% Synergy $0.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+9% Synergy $5.86
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+7% Synergy $13.06
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+7% Synergy $2.48
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.54
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $15.00
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $13.80
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.10
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $14.57
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.08
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.33
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.29
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $7.78
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.79
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.69
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $20.39
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $20.01
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.82
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $24.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.82
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $32.52
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.16
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $14.85
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $9.61
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $5.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.11
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $25.18
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.20
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-4% Synergy $0.11
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.16
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.16
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-7% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-11% Synergy $0.09

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