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Optimus Prime, Hero
Price tag $2.46

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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

#456 Current Rank
#441 Last Week
#511 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Optimus Prime, Hero.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Optimus Prime, Hero decks.

Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.09
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+5% Synergy $5.55
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+4% Synergy $3.37
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
-4% Synergy $2.84
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-5% Synergy $3.30

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Optimus Prime, Hero's abilities and overall game plan.

Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist Jetfire, Air Guardian Jetfire, Ingenious Scientist
+57% Synergy $0.76
Arcee, Sharpshooter Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe Arcee, Sharpshooter
+52% Synergy $0.77
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+52% Synergy $0.70
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+48% Synergy $0.29
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+48% Synergy $0.93
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+48% Synergy $0.49
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.25
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+47% Synergy $0.48
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+43% Synergy $0.13
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+42% Synergy $0.95

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Optimus Prime, Hero decks.

Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+42% Synergy $5.01
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $1.77
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+39% Synergy $0.86
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+35% Synergy $1.27
Dispatch Dispatch
+34% Synergy $0.48
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+33% Synergy $0.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $0.96

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+4% Synergy $11.72
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $28.11
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.90
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $48.58
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $48.08
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $46.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.68
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $26.24

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Optimus Prime, Hero's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+36% Synergy $0.92
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+33% Synergy $0.43
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+32% Synergy $6.30
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+31% Synergy $5.05
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+28% Synergy $0.97
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+28% Synergy $2.76
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Scrappy Scout Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
+28% Synergy $0.79
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+27% Synergy $1.15
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+27% Synergy $0.27
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+24% Synergy $2.25
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+24% Synergy $0.22
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+24% Synergy $0.10
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+23% Synergy $15.93
Cayth, Famed Mechanist Cayth, Famed Mechanist
+22% Synergy $0.30
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+22% Synergy $0.84
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+21% Synergy $1.90
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+21% Synergy $0.47
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $5.53
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+20% Synergy $0.43
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+19% Synergy $0.36
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+18% Synergy $0.29
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+17% Synergy $0.13
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.36
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+17% Synergy $0.12
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $0.58
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+16% Synergy $0.12
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+16% Synergy $0.09
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.49
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+15% Synergy $0.20
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
+15% Synergy $0.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.12
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+13% Synergy $0.79
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+13% Synergy $0.08
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+12% Synergy $0.39
Research Thief Research Thief
+11% Synergy $1.11
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+11% Synergy $10.03
Generous Pup Generous Pup
+11% Synergy $15.89
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+11% Synergy $0.41
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+11% Synergy $0.08
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+10% Synergy $0.45
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+10% Synergy $11.12
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+10% Synergy $3.88
Kolodin, Triumph Caster Kolodin, Triumph Caster
+10% Synergy $0.11
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.48
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+9% Synergy $0.25
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+9% Synergy $16.72
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+9% Synergy $0.73
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $11.28
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+6% Synergy $1.97
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $2.79

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Optimus Prime, Hero safe.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+22% Synergy $0.87
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+18% Synergy $5.06
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+18% Synergy $0.39
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.83
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.52
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.14
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+6% Synergy $0.17
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.19
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $2.23
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+5% Synergy $0.12
Armed and Armored Armed and Armored
+5% Synergy $0.26
Reject Imperfection Reject Imperfection
+5% Synergy $0.16
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+4% Synergy $0.42
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $4.04
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $11.84
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $15.68
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+2% Synergy $6.15
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+1% Synergy $1.20
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.48
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $42.98
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.29
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.15
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-4% Synergy $1.81
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $16.62
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.44
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $9.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.51

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Optimus Prime, Hero's game plan and control the board.

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+28% Synergy $0.59
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+28% Synergy $0.34
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+28% Synergy $9.99
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+26% Synergy $1.67
Fabricate Fabricate
+17% Synergy $7.88
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+16% Synergy $8.92
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.16
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+13% Synergy $0.54
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+10% Synergy $0.22
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+10% Synergy $0.50
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.12
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+6% Synergy $0.86
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $0.88
Delete Delete
+5% Synergy $0.50
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+5% Synergy $0.24
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.31
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+4% Synergy $0.23
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.16
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.73
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-5% Synergy $1.71
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.31
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-9% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $41.42
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+28% Synergy $0.43
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+27% Synergy $2.09
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+24% Synergy $10.46
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+17% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.32
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+14% Synergy $1.55
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+13% Synergy $0.07
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+10% Synergy $4.00
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $31.17
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+10% Synergy $0.13
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+9% Synergy $0.56
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+9% Synergy $0.94
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.28
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+9% Synergy $0.84
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+8% Synergy $7.98
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+8% Synergy $0.21
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+7% Synergy $2.89
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $1.35
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+7% Synergy $1.24
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+7% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+6% Synergy $2.65
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $2.21
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $42.07
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+6% Synergy $19.37
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+6% Synergy $0.95
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+6% Synergy $0.71
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+6% Synergy $0.98
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+6% Synergy $0.05
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $14.15
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $39.15
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+5% Synergy $1.26
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.84
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+4% Synergy $0.24
Brotherhood Vertibird Brotherhood Vertibird
+4% Synergy $0.32
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.38
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+1% Synergy $1.78
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.44
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-6% Synergy $1.69
Insight Engine Insight Engine
-9% Synergy $1.64

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Optimus Prime, Hero's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Together Forever Together Forever
+36% Synergy $0.21
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+28% Synergy $12.18
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+22% Synergy $0.79
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+20% Synergy $1.53
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $1.96
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+12% Synergy $10.91
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $3.86
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+9% Synergy $0.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $3.95
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $6.02
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+7% Synergy $5.75
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $9.17
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $3.61
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+5% Synergy $0.21
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+5% Synergy $0.27
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.41
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $0.87
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-3% Synergy $1.56
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $8.66
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-19% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Optimus Prime, Hero to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+15% Synergy $0.72
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+9% Synergy $0.58
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+7% Synergy $3.74
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+5% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+28% Synergy $0.69
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+26% Synergy $2.80
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+26% Synergy $1.49
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $2.00
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+20% Synergy $0.89
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+15% Synergy $0.28
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.62
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $7.83
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $9.55
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+5% Synergy $0.73
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.41
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.15
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.49
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.23
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.28
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $19.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $1.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.16
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+8% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.23
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+5% Synergy $0.50
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $19.44
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $2.83
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $1.82
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.43
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.17
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.29
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $0.54
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+1% Synergy $0.29
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $1.14
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $153.22
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.74
Solar Array Solar Array
-5% Synergy $1.95
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-10% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-10% Synergy $1.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-12% Synergy $0.40

Lands

The mana base foundation for Optimus Prime, Hero decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.51
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.48
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.62
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.43
Power Depot Power Depot
+14% Synergy $0.49
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+5% Synergy $0.20
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.03
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.31
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.20
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.05
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+1% Synergy $0.48
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.39
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.45
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+1% Synergy $2.92
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
0% Synergy $11.76
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-1% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.43
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.38
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $4.49
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-4% Synergy $9.80
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.60
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-4% Synergy $2.61
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.67
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $11.49
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.68
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $6.81
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.38
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-7% Synergy $11.38
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $14.82
Training Center Training Center
-7% Synergy $10.57
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.32
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.52
Port Town Port Town
-8% Synergy $0.17
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.19
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-9% Synergy $0.38
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.66
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.82
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-9% Synergy $24.62
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $23.84
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.17
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.73
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-12% Synergy $0.17
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-15% Synergy $0.53
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy $0.37

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