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Optimus Prime, Hero
Price tag $2.93

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Jeskai

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

#474 Current Rank
#564 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
+21% Synergy $0.92
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+14% Synergy $1.81
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+12% Synergy $1.03
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+8% Synergy $0.67
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
-1% Synergy $2.03

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 $0.87
Arcee, Sharpshooter Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe Arcee, Sharpshooter
+52% Synergy $0.81
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+52% Synergy $0.88
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+48% Synergy $2.42
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+48% Synergy $0.37
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+47% Synergy $0.31
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+47% Synergy $0.37
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+45% Synergy $0.21
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+43% Synergy $0.14
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+41% Synergy $5.67

Top Cards

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

Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+40% Synergy $0.87
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $1.50
Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+39% Synergy $1.53
Padeem, Consul of Innovation Padeem, Consul of Innovation
+36% Synergy $0.93
Dispatch Dispatch
+33% Synergy $0.32
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+32% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+24% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.23

Game Changers

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

Urza, Lord High Artificer Urza, Lord High Artificer
+3% Synergy $11.77
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $49.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $35.87
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-3% Synergy $36.34
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $49.12
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $46.53
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $51.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.02
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $25.18

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
+35% Synergy $2.47
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+32% Synergy $7.40
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+32% Synergy $0.42
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+30% Synergy $5.27
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+28% Synergy $1.18
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Scrappy Scout Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
+28% Synergy $0.74
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+27% Synergy $3.18
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+26% Synergy $1.09
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+26% Synergy $0.24
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+24% Synergy $0.22
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+24% Synergy $0.09
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+23% Synergy $1.19
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+23% Synergy $13.86
Cayth, Famed Mechanist Cayth, Famed Mechanist
+22% Synergy $0.33
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+21% Synergy $0.93
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+20% Synergy $3.05
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+20% Synergy $0.46
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+19% Synergy $3.19
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+19% Synergy $0.55
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+17% Synergy $0.15
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+17% Synergy $0.35
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+17% Synergy $0.38
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+17% Synergy $0.10
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+16% Synergy $0.11
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+16% Synergy $0.11
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+15% Synergy $0.70
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+15% Synergy $0.12
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
+15% Synergy $0.21
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+15% Synergy $0.20
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+14% Synergy $0.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $47.36
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.08
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy $0.57
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+11% Synergy $0.40
Research Thief Research Thief
+10% Synergy $1.09
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+10% Synergy $9.75
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+10% Synergy $4.29
Ingenious Prodigy Ingenious Prodigy
+10% Synergy $0.47
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+10% Synergy $0.07
Generous Pup Generous Pup
+10% Synergy $11.54
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+9% Synergy $0.43
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.61
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+9% Synergy $15.29
Master of Etherium Master of Etherium
+9% Synergy $0.47
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+8% Synergy $0.27
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+8% Synergy $0.32
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+8% Synergy $21.22
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+6% Synergy $10.79
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $2.63
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+5% Synergy $1.46

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+21% Synergy $0.84
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+18% Synergy $4.57
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+17% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $0.75
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+9% Synergy $0.54
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+8% Synergy $0.16
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+6% Synergy $0.22
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+6% Synergy $0.18
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+5% Synergy $2.44
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+5% Synergy $0.09
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $3.88
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+3% Synergy $8.26
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.13
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $1.10
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+2% Synergy $13.39
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+1% Synergy $3.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.22
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.57
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $44.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.38
Abrade Abrade
-1% Synergy $0.10
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.30
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $1.84
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-4% Synergy $17.06
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.87
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-10% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+28% Synergy $0.27
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+28% Synergy $6.34
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+26% Synergy $0.22
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+26% Synergy $1.48
Fabricate Fabricate
+17% Synergy $8.73
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+15% Synergy $0.17
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+15% Synergy $9.27
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+13% Synergy $0.54
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+11% Synergy $0.29
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+10% Synergy $0.41
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+7% Synergy $0.10
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $0.61
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+5% Synergy $0.63
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $0.93
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+4% Synergy $1.88
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+4% Synergy $0.31
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+4% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $3.54
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.37
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $1.56
Farewell Farewell
-6% Synergy $4.03
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.26

Utility Artifacts

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

The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $43.96
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+28% Synergy $0.18
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+26% Synergy $2.69
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+23% Synergy $16.40
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+16% Synergy $1.33
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+16% Synergy $0.34
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+14% Synergy $2.14
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+12% Synergy $0.08
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+10% Synergy $30.34
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+9% Synergy $1.14
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+9% Synergy $5.60
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+9% Synergy $0.14
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+9% Synergy $0.26
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+8% Synergy $1.54
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+8% Synergy $0.70
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $7.67
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+7% Synergy $1.55
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+7% Synergy $2.44
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+7% Synergy $0.15
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+7% Synergy $1.10
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+6% Synergy $2.88
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+6% Synergy $1.59
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+6% Synergy $39.69
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+6% Synergy $0.45
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+6% Synergy $24.23
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+6% Synergy $0.96
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+6% Synergy $0.70
Aerial Surveyor Aerial Surveyor
+6% Synergy $0.89
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $15.72
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $36.88
Deluxe Dragster Deluxe Dragster
+5% Synergy $1.14
Guidelight Pathmaker Guidelight Pathmaker
+5% Synergy $0.06
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.31
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $8.34
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
+4% Synergy $0.23
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+3% Synergy $0.31
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+1% Synergy $2.09
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.51
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-6% Synergy $0.33
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
-6% Synergy $1.18
Insight Engine Insight Engine
-7% Synergy $1.15

Enchantments

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

Together Forever Together Forever
+35% Synergy $0.18
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+28% Synergy $14.25
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+21% Synergy $0.46
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $1.82
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+19% Synergy $1.59
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+11% Synergy $14.62
True Conviction True Conviction
+9% Synergy $4.07
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+8% Synergy $7.09
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+8% Synergy $0.25
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $4.66
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+7% Synergy $6.55
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+7% Synergy $13.02
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $3.01
Gleam of Authority Gleam of Authority
+5% Synergy $0.30
Citadel Siege Citadel Siege
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+3% Synergy $0.44
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+1% Synergy $1.10
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-3% Synergy $1.75
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $8.73
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-18% Synergy $0.34

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
+8% Synergy $0.57
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+7% Synergy $10.65
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
+4% Synergy $0.35

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+26% Synergy $0.68
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+25% Synergy $2.85
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+24% Synergy $1.34
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $1.30
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+20% Synergy $1.05
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+15% Synergy $0.35
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $10.87
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+11% Synergy $0.32
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $10.36
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $1.09
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $41.81
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.18
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+3% Synergy $0.57
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.20
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.34
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
-2% Synergy $17.60
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $18.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.58

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+14% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+8% Synergy $0.21
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+7% Synergy $0.61
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $2.28
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+5% Synergy $18.39
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $2.86
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+5% Synergy $2.74
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.65
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.40
Solar Array Solar Array
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.22
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.38
Sonic Screwdriver Sonic Screwdriver
+2% Synergy $0.57
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $174.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.52
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $1.16
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-8% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-8% Synergy $1.49
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-10% Synergy $0.42

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.23
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.20
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+21% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy $0.21
Power Depot Power Depot
+14% Synergy $0.46
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.04
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.07
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.06
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+2% Synergy $0.08
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+1% Synergy $0.13
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+1% Synergy $12.98
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.19
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.15
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $12.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $3.56
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.13
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $3.43
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $11.56
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-5% Synergy $2.06
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $15.42
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $7.23
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $10.22
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $17.61
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-7% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-7% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
-7% Synergy $0.18
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $24.62
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.14
Frostboil Snarl Frostboil Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $13.54
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $23.68
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-10% Synergy $0.41
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-11% Synergy $0.27
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-11% Synergy $0.14
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-14% Synergy $0.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-15% Synergy $0.34

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