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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.36

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

#10 Current Rank
#14 Last Week
#297 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.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+74% Synergy $4.82
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+67% Synergy $3.00
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+49% Synergy $1.65
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+47% Synergy $0.15
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+41% Synergy $6.71

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+75% Synergy $1.95
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+69% Synergy $2.08
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+64% Synergy $0.52
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+62% Synergy $4.57
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+61% Synergy $11.00
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+56% Synergy $38.20
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+55% Synergy $1.47
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+55% Synergy $3.67
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+53% Synergy $11.72
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+52% Synergy $17.41

Top Cards

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+51% Synergy $1.54
Fumigate Fumigate
+51% Synergy $0.29
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+50% Synergy $6.17
Riot Control Riot Control
+49% Synergy $0.26
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+47% Synergy $18.73
Propaganda Propaganda
+32% Synergy $2.00
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+20% Synergy $2.18
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $0.85
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $1.65

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 $10.64
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $48.94
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $67.50
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.09
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.74
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $33.90
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $13.46
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $35.28
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $48.08
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.56

Creatures

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

Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+46% Synergy $0.79
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+45% Synergy $1.53
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+44% Synergy $29.22
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+39% Synergy $13.28
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+39% Synergy $0.27
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+37% Synergy $2.37
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+37% Synergy $2.02
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $1.75
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $2.86
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+33% Synergy $0.19
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+33% Synergy $3.31
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.22
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.48
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+28% Synergy $0.21
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $5.06
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+26% Synergy $21.23
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+26% Synergy $8.06
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+25% Synergy $34.92
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+24% Synergy $1.14
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+23% Synergy $0.57
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.95
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+21% Synergy $7.87
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+20% Synergy $46.58
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+19% Synergy $0.29
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+18% Synergy $4.16
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+16% Synergy $0.41
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.11
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $3.64
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+13% Synergy $3.30
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $2.93
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $16.89
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+11% Synergy $1.77
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+10% Synergy $3.76
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $37.86
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $0.57
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.11
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+9% Synergy $0.71
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.15
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+9% Synergy $0.22
Famished Paladin Famished Paladin
+9% Synergy $0.33
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+8% Synergy $42.94
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.22
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+8% Synergy $1.51
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $6.73
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+6% Synergy $3.48
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+5% Synergy $11.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.68
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $2.74
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.35
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+44% Synergy $0.10
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+39% Synergy $0.41
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.29
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+28% Synergy $1.31
War Report War Report
+26% Synergy $0.16
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+23% Synergy $0.62
Revitalize Revitalize
+23% Synergy $0.07
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+22% Synergy $1.28
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.24
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+17% Synergy $0.11
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $5.56
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.15
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $1.38
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+8% Synergy $0.20
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.13
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $2.12
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.22
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+6% Synergy $0.27
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 $0.45
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.79
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.32
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $43.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.92
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $7.89
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.61
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $16.32
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.27
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.15
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $2.09
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.36
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.51
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $6.02
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $57.45
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.23
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $11.88
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.85
Negate Negate
-11% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+36% Synergy $0.30
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+35% Synergy $2.24
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+30% Synergy $2.56
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.09
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $1.00
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+12% Synergy $0.18
Traumatize Traumatize
+12% Synergy $3.83
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $0.73
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.23
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.89
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.05
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.06
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.48
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $1.71
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.67
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.29
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.39
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-4% Synergy $1.91
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.61
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.41
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-7% Synergy $0.19

Utility Artifacts

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

Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+32% Synergy $0.71
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $1.75
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+28% Synergy $8.74
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+23% Synergy $5.21
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $1.93
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+22% Synergy $12.07
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+20% Synergy $20.08
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+19% Synergy $0.68
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.54
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.38
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+11% Synergy $7.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.28
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $5.44
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+8% Synergy $9.81
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.76
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+8% Synergy $0.55
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $3.00
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+7% Synergy $0.10
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+7% Synergy $0.22
Grindstone Grindstone
+7% Synergy $10.98
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.14
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $4.66
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $16.75
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+4% Synergy $0.23
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $2.10
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.72
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.21
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-7% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+38% Synergy $10.26
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+35% Synergy $0.49
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+30% Synergy $4.69
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+24% Synergy $4.00
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $2.70
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+20% Synergy $2.84
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.68
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+17% Synergy $2.43
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.44
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+14% Synergy $1.47
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+14% Synergy $6.29
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+14% Synergy $14.58
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.25
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+11% Synergy $0.06
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+10% Synergy $2.83
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $3.82
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.42
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.50
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+8% Synergy $0.73
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.13
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.33
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $21.52
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.25
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+5% Synergy $1.53
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+5% Synergy $0.30
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $26.24
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $3.92
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.59

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 $4.79

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+42% Synergy $0.39
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+20% Synergy $0.40
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $2.16
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $5.70
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.17
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.39
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.65
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $6.37
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $6.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
0% Synergy $2.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $38.71
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $9.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.25
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $3.65
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.27
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-5% Synergy $7.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.37
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $67.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.12
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.50
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.32
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $2.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-14% Synergy $1.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-15% Synergy $0.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+30% Synergy $0.04
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+18% Synergy $8.62
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.86
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+16% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+13% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $2.62
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $14.13
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+9% Synergy $3.58
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+8% Synergy $11.78
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+8% Synergy $0.42
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+7% Synergy $9.92
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+6% Synergy $17.44
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+4% Synergy $0.10
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.04
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.40
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.75
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+2% Synergy $3.68
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $22.74
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.03
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+1% Synergy $7.61
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.58
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.47
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $10.00
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.52
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $34.29
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.41
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-1% Synergy $4.88
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-1% Synergy $0.23
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.55
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $24.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.18
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-3% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-5% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.28
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-5% Synergy $0.39
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.10
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-14% Synergy $0.45

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