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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

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#124 Current Rank
#153 Last Week
#115 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
+13% Synergy $1.35
Leonardo, Cutting Edge Leonardo, Cutting Edge
+8% Synergy $1.23
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
+4% Synergy $5.74
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+4% Synergy $0.69
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $0.96

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 $5.79
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+72% Synergy $1.26
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+70% Synergy $3.46
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+67% Synergy $3.01
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+60% Synergy $0.33
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+59% Synergy $1.20
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+57% Synergy $6.01
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+55% Synergy $14.79
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+52% Synergy $44.22
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+51% Synergy $2.39

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 $3.48
Fumigate Fumigate
+50% Synergy $0.33
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $11.11
Riot Control Riot Control
+48% Synergy $0.30
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+47% Synergy $2.81
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.44
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+18% Synergy $3.13
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.48
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $0.99

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 $16.21
Farewell Farewell
+8% Synergy $6.50
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $67.17
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $98.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $55.57
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $56.33
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $57.11
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $17.03
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-4% Synergy $37.16

Creatures

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+46% Synergy $6.41
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+45% Synergy $0.25
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+44% Synergy $1.71
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.64
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+42% Synergy $33.84
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $4.85
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+38% Synergy $0.28
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+36% Synergy $3.04
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+36% Synergy $3.37
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+36% Synergy $1.76
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+34% Synergy $22.29
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.26
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $6.22
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+30% Synergy $0.30
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+30% Synergy $2.21
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+30% Synergy $0.38
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+28% Synergy $0.98
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+26% Synergy $3.64
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.42
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+24% Synergy $2.41
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+24% Synergy $9.97
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+23% Synergy $36.61
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+22% Synergy $0.32
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+21% Synergy $29.01
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+20% Synergy $0.39
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+18% Synergy $61.68
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+18% Synergy $0.29
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+17% Synergy $8.84
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+16% Synergy $4.02
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+15% Synergy $0.31
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+13% Synergy $7.30
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+12% Synergy $2.38
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+12% Synergy $2.09
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+10% Synergy $1.25
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+10% Synergy $0.30
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $37.68
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+10% Synergy $0.27
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.26
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+10% Synergy $4.80
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+9% Synergy $30.58
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $16.59
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $8.45
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+8% Synergy $0.16
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+8% Synergy $0.25
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+6% Synergy $57.22
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $13.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.89
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
-1% Synergy $0.46
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $3.69
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-13% Synergy $0.27

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
+37% Synergy $0.53
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.40
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+33% Synergy $1.46
War Report War Report
+28% Synergy $0.25
Revitalize Revitalize
+22% Synergy $0.28
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+20% Synergy $14.24
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.24
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+18% Synergy $1.32
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+16% Synergy $4.99
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $0.23
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.20
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+7% Synergy $0.21
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.93
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+7% Synergy $0.08
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+7% Synergy $0.32
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.18
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.24
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.24
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $2.16
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+5% Synergy $0.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $2.05
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.33
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.08
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $18.07
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+2% Synergy $10.51
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.43
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.31
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $21.24
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.64
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.41
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.37
Pongify Pongify
-2% Synergy $1.71
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $0.45
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $8.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $7.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-7% Synergy $1.47
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.20

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+46% Synergy $7.67
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+34% Synergy $3.33
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $4.47
Sanctify Sanctify
+21% Synergy $0.27
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $4.01
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $1.82
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+12% Synergy $1.32
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+11% Synergy $0.18
Windfall Windfall
+6% Synergy $4.79
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.21
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+6% Synergy $0.14
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.75
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+1% Synergy $3.01
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
0% Synergy $11.28
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.89
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.64
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.64
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $5.25
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.64
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-5% Synergy $0.27

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+43% Synergy $24.59
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+36% Synergy $2.66
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $5.23
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+22% Synergy $10.66
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+21% Synergy $6.93
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.66
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $13.66
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+21% Synergy $2.94
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+17% Synergy $21.66
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+14% Synergy $3.70
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $5.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.85
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+7% Synergy $8.85
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.80
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+7% Synergy $0.48
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $9.99
Elixir Elixir
+6% Synergy $0.25
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+6% Synergy $0.38
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+5% Synergy $4.37
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+5% Synergy $0.26
Grindstone Grindstone
+5% Synergy $13.00
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+5% Synergy $8.26
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+3% Synergy $3.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $28.38
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.43
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $5.58

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.61
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+34% Synergy $14.96
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+27% Synergy $5.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+22% Synergy $3.53
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $4.82
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+19% Synergy $0.82
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+19% Synergy $5.65
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+16% Synergy $2.04
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.48
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+13% Synergy $0.49
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+12% Synergy $3.27
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+12% Synergy $0.32
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+12% Synergy $8.28
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+12% Synergy $16.19
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+8% Synergy $4.20
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+8% Synergy $0.66
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+8% Synergy $0.41
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+7% Synergy $10.50
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.36
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+7% Synergy $1.13
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+7% Synergy $2.62
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+5% Synergy $0.36
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $16.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $30.42
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $10.56

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 $10.25

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+51% Synergy $1.52
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.26
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+40% Synergy $0.49
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+11% Synergy $1.49
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $7.97
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.40
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.15
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.55
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $10.06
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $10.04
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $28.81
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.65
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.30
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $39.96
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-3% Synergy $5.48
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $0.80
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $12.99
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $9.05

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+34% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $72.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.56
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.48
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-6% Synergy $5.05
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-9% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-12% Synergy $0.63
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-13% Synergy $0.22
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.89

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+32% Synergy $0.16
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.37
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+14% Synergy $7.42
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+8% Synergy $4.99
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+7% Synergy $0.90
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.39
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $6.79
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $14.49
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+5% Synergy $4.06
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+5% Synergy $0.19
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.97
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+3% Synergy $13.05
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+2% Synergy $0.36
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $15.76
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.26
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+1% Synergy $2.89
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $29.76
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $9.33
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.26
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy $3000.00
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $5.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $1.09
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.24
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $39.63
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $33.01
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $10.45
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
-1% Synergy $33.89
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-2% Synergy $19.07
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-2% Synergy $35.36
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.24
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-4% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-10% Synergy $0.28

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