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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

#107 Current Rank
#126 Last Week
#117 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
+12% Synergy $1.13
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+7% Synergy $1.55
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+4% Synergy $5.22
Continue? Continue?
+1% Synergy $3.37
Quintessential Katana Quintessential Katana
+1% Synergy $0.24

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 $5.66
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+72% Synergy $1.16
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+70% Synergy $3.81
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $3.33
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+60% Synergy $0.36
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+59% Synergy $1.15
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+57% Synergy $7.79
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+55% Synergy $14.33
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+52% Synergy $42.97
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+52% Synergy $3.13

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
+51% Synergy $3.78
Fumigate Fumigate
+50% Synergy $0.32
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $11.86
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+48% Synergy $3.09
Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.33
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.34
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+18% Synergy $3.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.51
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $4.15
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% 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 $16.42
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.68
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $61.66
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $106.06
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $54.35
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $55.94
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $56.41
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.35
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $14.77
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $34.56

Creatures

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+46% Synergy $6.87
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+45% Synergy $0.29
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+44% Synergy $1.72
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.77
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $33.35
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $4.91
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.32
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $2.38
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+36% Synergy $1.64
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+35% Synergy $4.21
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+35% Synergy $21.41
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.30
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $6.27
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+31% Synergy $2.59
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+30% Synergy $0.29
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+30% Synergy $0.41
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.90
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $3.32
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.92
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+24% Synergy $2.46
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+24% Synergy $10.71
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+23% Synergy $38.41
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.39
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+21% Synergy $29.47
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+20% Synergy $0.31
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+18% Synergy $61.46
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.27
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $8.37
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $4.15
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.27
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $7.04
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $2.42
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+12% Synergy $2.46
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $1.25
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+10% Synergy $0.27
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $37.30
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+10% Synergy $0.22
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.24
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+10% Synergy $5.19
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+9% Synergy $8.54
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+9% Synergy $29.78
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $16.43
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+8% Synergy $0.20
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+8% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $56.81
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $13.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.02
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.44
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $3.07
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.99

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.22
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+37% Synergy $0.54
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.40
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+33% Synergy $1.67
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.31
Revitalize Revitalize
+21% Synergy $0.26
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+20% Synergy $13.84
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.24
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+18% Synergy $1.00
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $5.20
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.21
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.18
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+7% Synergy $0.20
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.93
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+7% Synergy $0.31
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.08
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.24
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.23
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.86
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.40
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.39
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.53
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $18.13
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $10.79
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.14
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $19.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.86
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.38
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.47
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $9.42
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.10
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.42
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+47% Synergy $7.26
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $3.52
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $4.27
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.26
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $3.92
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $2.09
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+12% Synergy $1.44
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.18
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $5.03
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.19
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.62
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $2.92
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $10.26
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.26
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.52
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.60
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $3.64
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.46
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 $22.20
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+36% Synergy $2.25
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $4.49
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+22% Synergy $10.14
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $6.32
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.69
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $13.68
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+21% Synergy $2.87
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $20.67
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $6.08
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $6.57
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $2.05
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $8.96
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.84
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.61
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.17
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.27
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.25
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+5% Synergy $0.25
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $12.91
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $8.62
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $3.06
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $29.98
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $2.49
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.67

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.56
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+34% Synergy $14.90
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+27% Synergy $5.92
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $7.66
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $4.96
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.74
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+19% Synergy $5.37
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+16% Synergy $2.10
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.58
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.44
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $3.14
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.23
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+12% Synergy $7.96
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+12% Synergy $16.30
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+8% Synergy $4.09
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.41
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.71
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+7% Synergy $7.92
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.39
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $1.16
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $2.43
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.32
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $23.70
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+4% Synergy $29.37
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.79

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 $9.87

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+51% Synergy $1.89
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.22
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.45
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+19% Synergy $0.35
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.47
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+9% Synergy $6.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.46
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.16
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.61
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $8.40
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $9.23
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.90
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.93
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.17
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.84
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $14.56
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.82
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $8.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.36
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $70.62
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.94
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.92
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.69
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $5.67
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $1.90
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-13% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.73
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.95

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+32% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.38
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+14% Synergy $7.85
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.36
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $5.50
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.75
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.36
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+6% Synergy $15.24
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $6.82
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $4.19
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.04
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.25
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $12.68
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.25
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $14.73
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.82
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.78
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.02
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.52
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $27.19
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.80
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.31
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.20
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.28
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $31.45
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $36.00
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.73
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $33.38
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $11.50
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $32.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.38
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.20
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $18.03
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $35.12
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.23
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.31
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.25
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.23

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