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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.30

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

#101 Current Rank
#105 Last Week
#119 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
+8% Synergy $2.11
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+4% Synergy $0.85
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+2% Synergy $7.28
Ajani, Outland Chaperone Ajani, Outland Chaperone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Adept Watershaper Adept Watershaper
-3% Synergy $0.56

High Synergy Cards

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

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+77% Synergy $5.41
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+72% Synergy $1.32
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+70% Synergy $3.56
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $4.30
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+60% Synergy $0.90
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+59% Synergy $0.33
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+57% Synergy $7.09
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+55% Synergy $14.27
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+52% Synergy $41.57
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+52% Synergy $4.73

Top Cards

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

Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+52% Synergy $5.29
Fumigate Fumigate
+50% Synergy $0.27
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $12.32
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+48% Synergy $3.61
Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.20
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.22
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+18% Synergy $2.91
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.37
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+5% 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
+11% Synergy $16.73
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $7.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $58.42
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.65
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $51.58
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $52.78
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.18
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $49.53
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $15.76
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $32.30

Creatures

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+46% Synergy $8.33
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+45% Synergy $0.31
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+43% Synergy $1.88
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.62
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $31.98
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $4.52
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $2.36
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+35% Synergy $20.81
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $2.76
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+34% Synergy $3.59
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+33% Synergy $6.13
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.24
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $3.91
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+30% Synergy $0.32
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+30% Synergy $0.32
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.83
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $3.19
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.45
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+24% Synergy $10.12
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+23% Synergy $36.73
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+23% Synergy $1.97
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.29
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+21% Synergy $26.89
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+20% Synergy $0.34
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+18% Synergy $53.70
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.29
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $8.14
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $3.21
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.21
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $6.21
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $2.65
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+12% Synergy $2.03
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $1.46
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+10% Synergy $0.15
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $38.17
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.23
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+10% Synergy $5.94
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+10% Synergy $31.78
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.13
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $15.62
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+8% Synergy $0.26
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+8% Synergy $0.16
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $53.73
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $13.10
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.56
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.42
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $3.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.23
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+38% Synergy $0.55
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.40
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+32% Synergy $1.65
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.30
Revitalize Revitalize
+21% Synergy $0.07
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+21% Synergy $13.85
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+19% Synergy $0.78
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.27
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $5.09
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.22
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.14
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+7% Synergy $0.20
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+7% Synergy $0.37
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.89
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.10
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.14
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $2.44
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.65
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.37
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.37
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $50.42
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $15.89
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $9.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.66
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $18.36
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.05
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.35
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.44
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $7.43
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.38
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.28
Negate Negate
-10% Synergy $0.06

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+47% Synergy $6.45
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $3.53
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $3.85
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.12
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $3.28
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $2.33
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+12% Synergy $1.49
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.17
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.37
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.18
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.12
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.62
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
0% Synergy $2.66
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $10.09
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $31.34
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.40
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.57
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $4.39
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.43
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+43% Synergy $20.07
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+36% Synergy $2.31
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $4.30
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+22% Synergy $9.25
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $7.94
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.47
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+21% Synergy $3.52
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $13.11
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $23.21
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $4.56
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $5.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.85
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $1.03
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+7% Synergy $9.50
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $10.69
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.51
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+6% Synergy $0.18
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.28
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.36
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.85
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $12.71
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $7.71
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.24
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $4.04
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.23
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.65
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.80

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.66
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+34% Synergy $13.63
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+27% Synergy $6.61
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $5.86
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.79
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.77
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+19% Synergy $4.81
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+16% Synergy $2.25
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.95
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.41
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $2.89
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+12% Synergy $15.70
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+12% Synergy $7.70
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.26
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+8% Synergy $4.16
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.45
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.57
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+7% Synergy $8.12
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $1.04
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.39
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.79
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $25.63
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $29.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.63

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 $8.72

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+51% Synergy $1.15
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.46
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+19% Synergy $0.37
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.20
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $8.66
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.44
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.17
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.67
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $7.03
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $8.95
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $24.44
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $3.70
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.39
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $37.08
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $13.10
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $4.49
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $9.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.34
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $71.00
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.36
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $5.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.06
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-14% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.30
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.55

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+32% Synergy $0.14
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.47
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+14% Synergy $9.60
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.99
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.69
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.77
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+6% Synergy $3.72
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.35
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $16.38
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.22
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $13.90
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.34
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $11.23
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.23
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.61
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.56
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $26.47
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.37
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.27
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $8.05
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $2.56
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $29.10
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $35.46
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $31.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.29
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $30.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.34
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.70
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $30.46
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.29
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.19

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