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Optimus Prime, Hero
Price tag $4.79

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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

#602 Current Rank
#567 Last Week
#563 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.

Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+8% Synergy $0.28
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+5% Synergy $21.25
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+5% Synergy $0.87
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+3% Synergy $0.38
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+3% Synergy $1.31

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
+59% Synergy $0.91
Arcee, Sharpshooter Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe Arcee, Sharpshooter
+53% Synergy $0.70
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+53% Synergy $1.43
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+50% Synergy $3.29
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.35
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+48% Synergy $0.69
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+46% Synergy $0.20
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+46% Synergy $0.29
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+42% Synergy $0.16
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+41% Synergy $0.77

Top Cards

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

Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+41% Synergy $2.14
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+40% Synergy $5.54
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+38% Synergy $1.80
Dispatch Dispatch
+34% Synergy $0.35
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+34% Synergy $0.27
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+26% Synergy $1.01
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.29
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $2.12
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.40

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $52.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $31.58
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $51.78
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $59.86
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.81
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $54.04
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-5% Synergy $41.91

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 $2.06
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+33% Synergy $4.08
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+31% Synergy $9.18
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+30% Synergy $0.82
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+28% Synergy $0.33
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.54
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Scrappy Scout Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
+28% Synergy $1.04
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+27% Synergy $5.97
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+26% Synergy $0.34
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+24% Synergy $0.42
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+24% Synergy $1.89
Cayth, Famed Mechanist Cayth, Famed Mechanist
+23% Synergy $0.39
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+22% Synergy $0.55
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+22% Synergy $0.26
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+22% Synergy $14.15
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+21% Synergy $0.53
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+21% Synergy $0.17
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+19% Synergy $2.36
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+19% Synergy $5.94
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+19% Synergy $0.63
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+19% Synergy $0.60
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+19% Synergy $2.07
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+17% Synergy $1.17
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+16% Synergy $0.25
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $0.92
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+16% Synergy $0.31
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+15% Synergy $0.51
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+15% Synergy $0.20
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+14% Synergy $0.48
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+14% Synergy $0.49
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+14% Synergy $0.21
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.22
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
+13% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $52.10
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+12% Synergy $0.25
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy $0.50
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+11% Synergy $0.17
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+10% Synergy $0.36
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+10% Synergy $15.31
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+10% Synergy $0.32
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.95
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+9% Synergy $4.67
Research Thief Research Thief
+9% Synergy $2.50
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+8% Synergy $0.60
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+8% Synergy $15.59
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.35
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $10.60
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+7% Synergy $3.68
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $5.60
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+4% Synergy $3.75

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+19% Synergy $1.19
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+16% Synergy $3.76
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.38
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.46
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.07
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.11
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.30
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+5% Synergy $0.25
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $4.64
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $5.15
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $4.04
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $16.17
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+2% Synergy $1.56
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.20
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.91
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $50.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.39
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-1% Synergy $0.48
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.04
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $67.74
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $18.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.35
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+28% Synergy $0.26
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $10.39
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $3.62
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.20
Fabricate Fabricate
+18% Synergy $8.96
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+16% Synergy $0.29
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+15% Synergy $0.61
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+12% Synergy $1.30
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+10% Synergy $0.34
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+8% Synergy $0.37
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.25
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $1.54
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.31
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+4% Synergy $1.32
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.78
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.55
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.57
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+32% Synergy $0.35
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+28% Synergy $0.25
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $59.49
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+24% Synergy $2.16
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+22% Synergy $19.51
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+14% Synergy $2.48
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+14% Synergy $0.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.88
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+11% Synergy $0.29
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $1.34
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $2.64
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $33.46
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $2.66
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+8% Synergy $6.80
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+8% Synergy $0.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.21
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $1.46
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $10.05
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+7% Synergy $47.53
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+7% Synergy $1.01
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+7% Synergy $0.48
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+6% Synergy $1.81
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.57
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+6% Synergy $0.20
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $14.06
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $29.27
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+5% Synergy $1.00
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $1.86
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+5% Synergy $22.37
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $1.36
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+5% Synergy $0.39
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
+4% Synergy $0.26
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+4% Synergy $0.29
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $14.44
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.44
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.40
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+1% Synergy $2.20
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
The Seriema The Seriema
0% Synergy $0.89
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-1% Synergy $0.26
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-1% Synergy $0.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.55

Enchantments

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

Together Forever Together Forever
+33% Synergy $0.21
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+25% Synergy $20.76
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+22% Synergy $0.37
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $3.14
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.45
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+9% Synergy $31.26
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $4.88
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+8% Synergy $5.60
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.34
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+6% Synergy $5.63
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $6.50
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $14.31
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+4% Synergy $4.20
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $1.14
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $2.48
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-5% Synergy $3.57
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.46
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-17% Synergy $0.24

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+15% Synergy $0.69
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+7% Synergy $1.39
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+6% Synergy $3.77
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $17.78

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+28% Synergy $0.99
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+27% Synergy $1.70
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+26% Synergy $0.93
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $2.24
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $8.13
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+13% Synergy $0.34
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $9.07
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $13.06
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+4% Synergy $12.13
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.94
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.55
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.27
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $37.90
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+2% Synergy $4.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $24.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $3.54

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.25
Solar Array Solar Array
+12% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.25
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.48
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.90
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $22.35
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.18
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.64
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $3.25
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.51
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $190.58
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.46
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $3.18
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.26
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.24
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.22
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy $0.25
Power Depot Power Depot
+14% Synergy $0.40
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.09
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.14
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.23
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+2% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.27
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.25
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+1% Synergy $15.16
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.38
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-1% Synergy $1.66
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.90
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $17.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.18
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.31
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $4.64
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $15.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $7.37
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $10.99
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $13.53
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.24
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $9.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $16.29
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $28.92
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $30.42
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.33
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-13% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.36
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-13% Synergy $0.46

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