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Hope Estheim
Price tag $0.32

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

#119 Current Rank
#134 Last Week
#109 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Hope Estheim.

New Cards

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

Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+7% Synergy $0.63
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+5% Synergy $1.05
Doctor Strange, Surgeon Doctor Strange, Surgeon
+4% Synergy
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+2% Synergy $0.19
Erode Erode
0% Synergy $5.92

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 $7.43
Rhox Faithmender Rhox Faithmender
+71% Synergy $1.51
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+70% Synergy $3.49
Soul Warden Soul Warden
+66% Synergy $3.91
Space-Time Anomaly Space-Time Anomaly
+60% Synergy $0.36
Will, Scion of Peace Will, Scion of Peace
+58% Synergy $0.95
Soul's Attendant Soul's Attendant
+57% Synergy $6.44
Beacon of Immortality Beacon of Immortality
+54% Synergy $14.74
Bruvac the Grandiloquent Bruvac the Grandiloquent
+51% Synergy $45.01
Cleric Class Cleric Class
+51% Synergy $2.41

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
+50% Synergy $3.95
Fumigate Fumigate
+50% Synergy $0.32
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+49% Synergy $10.84
Riot Control Riot Control
+47% Synergy $0.39
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
+47% Synergy $3.17
Propaganda Propaganda
+27% Synergy $3.12
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+17% Synergy $3.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+7% Synergy $1.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.62
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+4% Synergy $1.23

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 $16.91
Farewell Farewell
+7% Synergy $6.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $66.59
The One Ring The One Ring
+2% Synergy $108.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $58.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $58.09
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-2% Synergy $18.15
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $37.90

Creatures

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

The Gaffer The Gaffer
+45% Synergy $6.53
Drogskol Reaver Drogskol Reaver
+44% Synergy $0.25
Aerith Gainsborough Aerith Gainsborough
+44% Synergy $1.97
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.88
Serra Ascendant Serra Ascendant
+41% Synergy $31.35
Y'shtola Rhul Y'shtola Rhul
+40% Synergy $5.13
Angel of Vitality Angel of Vitality
+37% Synergy $0.29
Haliya, Guided by Light Haliya, Guided by Light
+36% Synergy $2.50
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+35% Synergy $3.64
Exemplar of Light Exemplar of Light
+35% Synergy $0.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+34% Synergy $22.87
Suture Priest Suture Priest
+32% Synergy $5.77
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+32% Synergy $0.36
Guide of Souls Guide of Souls
+30% Synergy $2.69
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+29% Synergy $0.37
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+29% Synergy $0.29
Sphinx of the Revelation Sphinx of the Revelation
+27% Synergy $1.28
Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+25% Synergy $3.41
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+24% Synergy $0.25
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+23% Synergy $2.80
Auriok Champion Auriok Champion
+23% Synergy $8.91
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+23% Synergy $37.30
Hinterland Sanctifier Hinterland Sanctifier
+21% Synergy $0.36
Celestine, the Living Saint Celestine, the Living Saint
+20% Synergy $28.67
Wall of Reverence Wall of Reverence
+20% Synergy $0.35
Archangel of Thune Archangel of Thune
+18% Synergy $64.48
Nyx-Fleece Ram Nyx-Fleece Ram
+17% Synergy $0.27
Angel of Destiny Angel of Destiny
+16% Synergy $9.15
Elenda's Hierophant Elenda's Hierophant
+15% Synergy $4.55
Lunarch Veteran Luminous Phantom Lunarch Veteran
+14% Synergy $0.28
Resplendent Angel Resplendent Angel
+12% Synergy $8.17
Hedron Crab Hedron Crab
+12% Synergy $2.72
Shabraz, the Skyshark Shabraz, the Skyshark
+11% Synergy $2.60
Ajani's Pridemate Ajani's Pridemate
+10% Synergy $0.30
Knight of Dawn's Light Knight of Dawn's Light
+10% Synergy $0.28
Ocelot Pride Ocelot Pride
+10% Synergy $41.50
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+9% Synergy $1.13
Dazzling Angel Dazzling Angel
+9% Synergy $0.25
Resplendent Mentor Resplendent Mentor
+9% Synergy $3.57
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Zellix, Sanity Flayer
+9% Synergy $26.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+8% Synergy $8.03
Daxos of Meletis Daxos of Meletis
+8% Synergy $0.24
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $17.83
Lifecreed Duo Lifecreed Duo
+7% Synergy $0.17
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $10.15
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $60.48
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.10
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
0% Synergy $0.52
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $3.93
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-12% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Congregate Congregate
+45% Synergy $0.25
Sphinx's Revelation Sphinx's Revelation
+37% Synergy $0.47
Absorb Absorb
+37% Synergy $0.41
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+32% Synergy $2.39
War Report War Report
+29% Synergy $0.25
Revitalize Revitalize
+21% Synergy $0.14
Honor the Fallen Honor the Fallen
+20% Synergy $13.06
Sanguine Sacrament Sanguine Sacrament
+19% Synergy $0.29
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+17% Synergy $1.62
Visions of Beyond Visions of Beyond
+15% Synergy $4.98
Kitsune's Technique Kitsune's Technique
+14% Synergy $1.48
Union of the Third Path Union of the Third Path
+13% Synergy $0.22
Light of Hope Light of Hope
+11% Synergy $0.28
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+7% Synergy $1.74
Dazzling Reflection Dazzling Reflection
+6% Synergy $0.07
Rest for the Weary Rest for the Weary
+6% Synergy $0.21
Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+6% Synergy $0.35
Invoke the Divine Invoke the Divine
+6% Synergy $0.23
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+6% Synergy $0.22
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $2.80
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+5% Synergy $0.28
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+4% Synergy $0.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+3% Synergy $1.96
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $55.81
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+1% Synergy $14.66
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+1% Synergy $12.17
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+1% Synergy $22.27
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.94
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+0% Synergy $2.03
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.38
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-2% Synergy $1.43
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $10.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-3% Synergy $1.11
Swan Song Swan Song
-4% Synergy $8.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $1.40
Negate Negate
-9% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+46% Synergy $7.57
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+33% Synergy $3.21
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
+28% Synergy $4.00
Sanctify Sanctify
+20% Synergy $0.26
Traumatize Traumatize
+14% Synergy $4.01
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $2.39
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+11% Synergy $1.41
Chaplain's Blessing Chaplain's Blessing
+10% Synergy $0.27
Lucky Offering Lucky Offering
+6% Synergy $0.23
Windfall Windfall
+5% Synergy $4.94
Search Warrant Search Warrant
+5% Synergy $0.15
Storm Herd Storm Herd
+2% Synergy $0.92
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+0% Synergy $2.61
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+0% Synergy $11.69
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.24
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.73
Preordain Preordain
-3% Synergy $0.50
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-4% Synergy $0.33
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-4% Synergy $5.81
Austere Command Austere Command
-4% Synergy $0.42

Utility Artifacts

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

Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+42% Synergy $24.82
Riverchurn Monument Riverchurn Monument
+36% Synergy $2.40
Well of Lost Dreams Well of Lost Dreams
+28% Synergy $5.07
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+21% Synergy $11.00
Excalibur II Excalibur II
+21% Synergy $0.70
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+20% Synergy $9.57
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
+20% Synergy $6.26
Cosmos Elixir Cosmos Elixir
+20% Synergy $2.85
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+16% Synergy $18.39
Profane Memento Profane Memento
+16% Synergy $1.85
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.39
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+10% Synergy $8.18
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+8% Synergy $1.91
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.85
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+6% Synergy $8.25
Fountain of Renewal Fountain of Renewal
+6% Synergy $0.65
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+6% Synergy $8.84
Elixir Elixir
+5% Synergy $0.20
Tablet of the Guilds Tablet of the Guilds
+5% Synergy $0.39
Ivory Tower Ivory Tower
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Book of Exalted Deeds The Book of Exalted Deeds
+4% Synergy $9.02
Grindstone Grindstone
+4% Synergy $13.47
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $4.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+3% Synergy $27.95
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+2% Synergy $3.47
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+0% Synergy $1.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $6.22

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Hope Leyline of Hope
+37% Synergy $0.74
Boon Reflection Boon Reflection
+33% Synergy $12.68
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+26% Synergy $6.89
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+21% Synergy $4.71
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $6.60
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+18% Synergy $0.96
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+18% Synergy $5.58
Ajani's Welcome Ajani's Welcome
+16% Synergy $2.25
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+15% Synergy $0.58
Dawn of Hope Dawn of Hope
+12% Synergy $0.51
Griffin Aerie Griffin Aerie
+11% Synergy $0.29
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+11% Synergy $9.00
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+11% Synergy $16.71
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+11% Synergy $2.89
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+7% Synergy $4.44
Ashes of the Abhorrent Ashes of the Abhorrent
+7% Synergy $0.66
Case of the Uneaten Feast Case of the Uneaten Feast
+7% Synergy $0.47
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+7% Synergy $10.52
Light of Promise Light of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.40
Angelic Accord Angelic Accord
+6% Synergy $1.96
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+6% Synergy $1.21
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+4% Synergy $0.38
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $13.52
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+3% Synergy $28.18
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $12.12

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 $10.32

Utility Lands

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

Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+50% Synergy $1.48
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+49% Synergy $0.30
Radiant Fountain Radiant Fountain
+39% Synergy $0.78
Kabira Crossroads Kabira Crossroads
+19% Synergy $0.33
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+10% Synergy $1.67
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+8% Synergy $9.90
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+8% Synergy $0.33
Blighted Steppe Blighted Steppe
+7% Synergy $0.12
Seraph Sanctuary Seraph Sanctuary
+4% Synergy $1.53
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+1% Synergy $12.99
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $11.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $30.54
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-2% Synergy $5.84
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-2% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-2% Synergy $2.99
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $41.36
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-3% Synergy $0.92
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-3% Synergy $13.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-6% Synergy $9.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+33% Synergy $0.38
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $3.30
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+0% Synergy $73.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.41
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-8% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $2.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-12% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.19
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.50

Lands

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

Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+31% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
+18% Synergy $0.36
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+13% Synergy $8.50
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+9% Synergy $0.38
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.32
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+7% Synergy $5.35
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+6% Synergy $0.93
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $16.09
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $8.02
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+4% Synergy $4.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+4% Synergy $18.79
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $2.00
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+2% Synergy $11.01
Island Island
+2% Synergy $2.00
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+1% Synergy $16.55
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $32.53
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $10.49
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.55
Command Tower Command Tower
+0% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+0% Synergy $3.30
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+0% Synergy $3.10
Tundra Tundra
+0% Synergy $3000.00
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+0% Synergy $0.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+0% Synergy $37.92
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
0% Synergy $0.22
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.91
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $37.32
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
0% Synergy $37.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.82
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.86
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $19.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $36.78
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
-2% Synergy $6.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.16
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
-3% Synergy $0.27
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-3% Synergy $0.23
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-5% Synergy $0.28
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-5% Synergy $0.30
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-9% Synergy $0.28

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