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Optimus Prime, Hero
Price tag $3.48

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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

#651 Current Rank
#692 Last Week
#541 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.

Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $2.44
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $35.99
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
-2% Synergy $0.51
Agna Qel'a Agna Qel'a
-2% Synergy $0.56
Spirit Water Revival Spirit Water Revival
-3% Synergy $0.65

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 $0.77
Arcee, Sharpshooter Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe Arcee, Sharpshooter
+53% Synergy $0.62
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+52% Synergy $1.58
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+49% Synergy $3.22
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy $0.28
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+47% Synergy $0.30
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+47% Synergy $0.36
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+45% Synergy $0.15
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+43% Synergy $0.11
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+41% Synergy $3.03

Top Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+40% Synergy $0.91
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $1.28
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+38% Synergy $1.81
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+36% Synergy $0.89
Dispatch Dispatch
+33% Synergy $0.24
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+32% Synergy $0.12
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.42
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.69
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.03

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.24
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $44.01
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $30.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $49.82
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-4% Synergy $38.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $40.49
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $30.28

Creatures

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

Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+34% Synergy $4.34
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+32% Synergy $6.65
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+31% Synergy $0.48
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+28% Synergy $0.25
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.49
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Scrappy Scout Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
+28% Synergy $0.91
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+28% Synergy $4.55
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+26% Synergy $0.22
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+25% Synergy $2.10
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+23% Synergy $0.66
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+23% Synergy $0.24
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+23% Synergy $0.10
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+22% Synergy $1.45
Cayth, Famed Mechanist Cayth, Famed Mechanist
+22% Synergy $0.40
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+22% Synergy $13.67
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+20% Synergy $3.90
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+20% Synergy $1.01
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+20% Synergy $0.48
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+19% Synergy $3.15
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+19% Synergy $0.46
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+16% Synergy $0.58
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+16% Synergy $0.75
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+16% Synergy $0.12
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+16% Synergy $0.16
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+16% Synergy $0.32
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+16% Synergy $0.08
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+15% Synergy $1.10
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+15% Synergy $0.45
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+15% Synergy $0.06
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+14% Synergy $0.32
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+14% Synergy $0.11
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
+14% Synergy $0.18
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+13% Synergy $42.45
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+13% Synergy $0.14
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+12% Synergy $1.27
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.05
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy $0.48
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+10% Synergy $0.41
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+10% Synergy $0.27
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+10% Synergy $10.85
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+10% Synergy $4.56
Research Thief Research Thief
+10% Synergy $2.81
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.59
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+9% Synergy $13.20
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.27
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+8% Synergy $0.21
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $6.65
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $3.06
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $6.39
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+5% Synergy $2.93

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $0.76
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+17% Synergy $4.89
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+16% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $0.90
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.35
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.14
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.19
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+5% Synergy $0.14
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+5% Synergy $0.13
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $5.08
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.33
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.04
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $9.85
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.12
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $7.78
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+1% Synergy $1.24
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-1% Synergy $2.36
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $44.38
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.25
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.53
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $14.80
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $48.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.21
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.13

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+28% Synergy $0.14
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $8.99
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+25% Synergy $0.15
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $4.54
Fabricate Fabricate
+17% Synergy $8.90
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.24
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+15% Synergy $3.30
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+13% Synergy $0.51
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+10% Synergy $0.25
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+9% Synergy $0.38
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.06
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $0.83
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+5% Synergy $1.03
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.32
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+4% Synergy $0.40
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $2.28
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.11
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.29
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.31

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $43.30
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+27% Synergy $0.32
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+27% Synergy $0.14
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+25% Synergy $2.22
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+22% Synergy $20.62
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+14% Synergy $1.40
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+14% Synergy $0.22
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+13% Synergy $2.21
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+11% Synergy $0.11
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+9% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $32.41
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $2.10
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+8% Synergy $5.24
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+8% Synergy $0.11
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+8% Synergy $0.33
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+8% Synergy $0.99
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+7% Synergy $1.77
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $6.63
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+7% Synergy $0.57
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+6% Synergy $1.84
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.71
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $42.56
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+6% Synergy $1.58
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+6% Synergy $0.10
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+6% Synergy $1.31
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.49
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+6% Synergy $16.69
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+6% Synergy $1.24
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $12.54
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $28.22
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
+5% Synergy $0.18
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $0.92
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+5% Synergy $1.31
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+5% Synergy $0.07
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.36
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $6.03
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+4% Synergy $0.14
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+4% Synergy $1.13
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.31
Insight Engine Insight Engine
-1% Synergy $2.96
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-2% Synergy $0.13
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-3% Synergy $0.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $3.60

Enchantments

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

Together Forever Together Forever
+34% Synergy $0.18
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+27% Synergy $17.96
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+21% Synergy $0.23
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $2.26
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+18% Synergy $1.98
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+10% Synergy $14.56
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $4.28
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+8% Synergy $0.27
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.05
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+7% Synergy $6.14
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $6.82
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $14.77
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $3.09
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.53
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
0% Synergy $0.61
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-5% Synergy $2.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $9.05
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-17% Synergy $0.25

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+15% Synergy $0.75
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+8% Synergy $1.20
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+6% Synergy $5.14
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
-1% Synergy $17.80

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+27% Synergy $0.71
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+26% Synergy $2.84
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+25% Synergy $1.26
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $1.15
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+20% Synergy $2.03
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+14% Synergy $0.26
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $10.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.22
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $10.34
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $1.42
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.68
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $35.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.12
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.39
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+2% Synergy $10.79
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.92
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.22
Solar Array Solar Array
+9% Synergy $0.20
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.31
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.56
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+7% Synergy $0.23
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $17.40
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $2.24
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $2.78
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.29
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.07
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.14
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.21
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.41
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $0.44
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+1% Synergy $0.88
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $174.52
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.38
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.16
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.21
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-7% Synergy $0.27
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.45
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-9% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.16
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.15
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.17
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy $0.16
Power Depot Power Depot
+14% Synergy $0.39
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.05
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.08
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+3% Synergy $0.18
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.08
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.08
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.16
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.07
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+1% Synergy $0.10
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.20
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+1% Synergy $13.24
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.10
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.11
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+1% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.19
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $4.96
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $2.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $13.68
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.03
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.11
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.92
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $13.78
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.00
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $7.16
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-6% Synergy $16.94
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $10.97
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.12
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.20
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.09
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-8% Synergy $0.16
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.92
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $24.08
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $25.45
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.20
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.18
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-11% Synergy $0.18
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.18
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-13% Synergy $0.46
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.20
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-15% Synergy $0.24

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