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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Human 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

#16 Current Rank
#18 Last Week
#502 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Hope Estheim decks.

The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+74% Synergy $3.42
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+68% Synergy $2.15
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+48% Synergy $1.04
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+48% Synergy $0.14
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+41% Synergy $5.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+76% Synergy $1.70
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+69% Synergy $2.33
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+65% Synergy $0.34
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+63% Synergy $8.27
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+61% Synergy $3.88
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+59% Synergy $35.78
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+56% Synergy $4.08
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+56% Synergy $1.50
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+54% Synergy $17.09
The Gaffer The Gaffer
+54% Synergy $2.45

Top Cards

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

Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+53% Synergy $1.59
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+51% Synergy $5.35
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+49% Synergy $15.40
Fumigate Fumigate
+49% Synergy $0.33
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+47% Synergy $0.61
Propaganda Propaganda
+33% Synergy $2.21
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+19% Synergy $2.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+8% Synergy $1.09
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+8% Synergy $1.06
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.00

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 $9.47
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $48.75
The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $63.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.07
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
0% Synergy $40.74
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $33.47
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $33.46
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-1% Synergy $12.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-2% Synergy $50.27
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.35

Creatures

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

Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+46% Synergy $28.80
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+45% Synergy $1.48
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+41% Synergy $12.48
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+39% Synergy $0.35
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+37% Synergy $1.75
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+34% Synergy $0.16
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+34% Synergy $1.63
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+34% Synergy $1.75
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+34% Synergy $2.91
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+33% Synergy $2.53
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+31% Synergy $0.21
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+28% Synergy $22.03
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.48
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+26% Synergy $7.10
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+25% Synergy $4.44
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+25% Synergy $31.84
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+25% Synergy $0.20
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+25% Synergy $1.15
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+24% Synergy $7.37
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+22% Synergy $0.55
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+20% Synergy $0.13
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+20% Synergy $50.70
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+20% Synergy $0.50
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+19% Synergy $4.10
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+14% Synergy $2.12
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.14
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+14% Synergy $3.30
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+13% Synergy $2.94
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+12% Synergy $0.30
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+12% Synergy $17.17
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+11% Synergy $2.99
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+11% Synergy $0.91
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $37.63
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+9% Synergy $39.48
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+9% Synergy $0.56
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+9% Synergy $0.22
Valkyrie Harbinger Valkyrie Harbinger
+9% Synergy $1.74
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+9% Synergy $0.12
Crested Sunmare Crested Sunmare
+9% Synergy $6.36
Famished Paladin Famished Paladin
+9% Synergy $0.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $9.54
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+8% Synergy $0.11
Martyr of Sands Martyr of Sands
+8% Synergy $0.13
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $5.94
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+6% Synergy $8.93
Absolute Virtue Absolute Virtue
+6% Synergy $2.66
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $3.60
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-1% Synergy $2.60
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.27

Instants

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

Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.34
Congregate Congregate
+43% Synergy $0.08
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+40% Synergy $0.37
Absorb Absorb
+36% Synergy $0.31
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+25% Synergy $0.51
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+24% Synergy $0.43
War Report War Report
+24% Synergy $0.20
Revitalize Revitalize
+23% Synergy $0.04
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+20% Synergy $0.27
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+20% Synergy $1.22
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+19% Synergy $0.10
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+17% Synergy $5.83
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.10
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $1.49
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+9% Synergy $0.16
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+8% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+6% Synergy $0.24
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+6% Synergy $0.75
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+6% Synergy $0.27
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.12
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.20
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+6% Synergy $2.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+5% Synergy $1.83
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.25
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.38
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+3% Synergy $41.94
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.18
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $6.86
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.28
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $13.99
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.72
Aetherize Aetherize
0% Synergy $0.32
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $1.89
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $1.09
Swan Song Swan Song
-2% Synergy $13.17
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-2% Synergy $0.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-3% Synergy $1.50
Force of Will Force of Will
-4% Synergy $56.98
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.16
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-5% Synergy $12.09
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $0.83
Negate Negate
-12% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

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

Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+36% Synergy $2.06
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+30% Synergy $3.03
Sanctify Sanctify
+20% Synergy $0.08
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+13% Synergy $0.17
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $0.96
Traumatize Traumatize
+12% Synergy $3.23
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $0.67
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $4.27
Windfall Windfall
+8% Synergy $3.86
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+7% Synergy $0.08
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.07
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+3% Synergy $0.45
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+2% Synergy $1.77
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+1% Synergy $8.15
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $35.13
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-3% Synergy $2.45
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.48
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.64
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.46
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-8% Synergy $0.15

Utility Artifacts

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

Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+30% Synergy $0.48
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+28% Synergy $8.42
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $2.35
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+24% Synergy $5.57
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+24% Synergy $13.03
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+23% Synergy $1.72
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+22% Synergy $20.64
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.25
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+18% Synergy $0.50
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+14% Synergy $0.66
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+11% Synergy $7.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+10% Synergy $1.38
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+10% Synergy $8.95
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+9% Synergy $0.53
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+8% Synergy $4.95
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+8% Synergy $0.71
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+8% Synergy $0.08
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+7% Synergy $2.82
Grindstone Grindstone
+7% Synergy $11.04
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+7% Synergy $0.21
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.16
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $4.79
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+4% Synergy $15.78
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $2.60
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.34
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.73
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+39% Synergy $9.75
Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+35% Synergy $0.31
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+32% Synergy $4.20
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+25% Synergy $4.14
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+22% Synergy $2.85
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+21% Synergy $2.61
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.53
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+15% Synergy $2.38
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+15% Synergy $1.24
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+15% Synergy $6.30
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+15% Synergy $14.13
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.66
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.31
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+10% Synergy $3.61
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+10% Synergy $0.08
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+9% Synergy $3.86
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.39
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+8% Synergy $0.69
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.51
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $1.15
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.35
Words of Worship Words of Worship
+6% Synergy $1.48
Land Tax Land Tax
+5% Synergy $18.50
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+5% Synergy $26.01
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Ajani's Mantra Ajani's Mantra
+5% Synergy $0.30
True Conviction True Conviction
+2% Synergy $3.95
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.48

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 $4.78

Utility Lands

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

Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+43% Synergy $0.33
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+20% Synergy $0.42
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+10% Synergy $4.97
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+10% Synergy $1.13
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.37
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+5% Synergy $1.47
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+3% Synergy $6.01
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $6.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $17.64
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $1.98
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $9.44
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $40.60
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.37
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $4.09
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.49
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.24

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+33% Synergy $0.25
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+2% Synergy $65.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.41
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.35
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $1.81
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $0.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-12% Synergy $1.25
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-12% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-16% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy $0.24

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+28% Synergy $0.05
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+19% Synergy $7.03
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.92
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+17% Synergy $0.51
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+15% Synergy $2.45
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+14% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+11% Synergy $12.27
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+11% Synergy $2.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+10% Synergy $11.68
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+9% Synergy $9.47
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+9% Synergy $0.36
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+8% Synergy $0.23
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+6% Synergy $17.15
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+5% Synergy $4.09
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.92
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+2% Synergy $21.97
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $17.02
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.08
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.21
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.91
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.25
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
0% Synergy $5.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $24.20
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $23.37
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $9.12
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $32.13
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $14.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $23.61
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
-2% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.08
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-4% Synergy $0.05
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.18
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-6% Synergy $0.14
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-6% Synergy $0.12
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-7% Synergy $0.17
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-15% Synergy $0.15

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