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Optimus Prime, Hero
Price tag $4.58

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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

#671 Current Rank
#733 Last Week
#584 Past 2 Years

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.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+6% Synergy $0.46
Extract Power Extract Power
+5% Synergy
Love on the Battlefield Love on the Battlefield
+4% Synergy
The Fantasticar The Fantasticar
+3% Synergy
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $4.99

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 $0.90
Arcee, Sharpshooter Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe Arcee, Sharpshooter
+53% Synergy $0.89
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+53% Synergy $2.03
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+50% Synergy $3.57
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+48% Synergy $0.38
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.33
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+46% Synergy $0.22
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+46% Synergy $0.39
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+42% Synergy $0.64
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+41% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+40% Synergy $2.93
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+39% Synergy $6.50
Dispatch Dispatch
+35% Synergy $0.35
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+35% Synergy $0.28
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+34% Synergy $0.38
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+28% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.30
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $3.76
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.05
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $37.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $67.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.55
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.23
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $58.22
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.31

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 $2.38
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+32% Synergy $3.39
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+31% Synergy $10.10
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+30% Synergy $0.35
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+28% Synergy $1.17
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+28% Synergy $0.42
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Scrappy Scout Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
+28% Synergy $1.28
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+26% Synergy $4.29
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+25% Synergy $0.49
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+25% Synergy $0.32
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+25% Synergy $0.49
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+25% Synergy $0.33
Cayth, Famed Mechanist Cayth, Famed Mechanist
+23% Synergy $0.39
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+23% Synergy $2.43
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+22% Synergy $14.59
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+21% Synergy $0.34
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+21% Synergy $1.10
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $1.78
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+20% Synergy $0.20
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+19% Synergy $0.67
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+18% Synergy $0.69
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+18% Synergy $2.59
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+17% Synergy $0.35
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+17% Synergy $4.69
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+17% Synergy $0.31
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+16% Synergy $0.39
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $1.11
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+13% Synergy $0.52
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+13% Synergy $0.31
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+13% Synergy $0.19
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.40
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.26
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $57.84
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
+12% Synergy $0.28
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy $0.47
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+11% Synergy $0.41
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+11% Synergy $0.35
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+10% Synergy $0.22
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+10% Synergy $19.75
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.52
Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+9% Synergy $0.96
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+9% Synergy $16.82
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+9% Synergy $6.74
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+8% Synergy $0.27
SP//dr, Piloted by Peni SP//dr, Piloted by Peni
+8% Synergy $0.23
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $11.76
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.33
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+7% Synergy $17.39
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $3.74
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+3% Synergy $0.74

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.13
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+16% Synergy $4.58
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy $0.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.43
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.32
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.11
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.34
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+5% Synergy $0.30
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+4% Synergy $2.17
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $4.45
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $0.48
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $16.40
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.48
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.15
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.69
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.33
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.43
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.03
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $70.27
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $22.21
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.20
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-11% Synergy $1.38

Sorceries

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

Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+30% Synergy $0.29
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $9.92
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $3.75
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+19% Synergy $9.53
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+17% Synergy $0.33
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+15% Synergy $0.93
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+12% Synergy $0.43
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+11% Synergy $0.36
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+8% Synergy $0.41
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $1.27
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+5% Synergy $0.24
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.57
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+4% Synergy $0.89
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $0.90
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $1.52
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.41
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+28% Synergy $0.32
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $69.57
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+22% Synergy $20.70
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+22% Synergy $2.19
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.95
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+13% Synergy $2.09
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+12% Synergy $0.34
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+10% Synergy $1.23
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+9% Synergy $0.24
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+8% Synergy $1.31
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $2.82
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $34.47
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $3.18
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $2.17
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+7% Synergy $41.39
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+7% Synergy $7.47
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+7% Synergy $0.30
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+6% Synergy $13.93
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+6% Synergy $1.11
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+6% Synergy $0.36
The Ooze The Ooze
+6% Synergy $4.25
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+5% Synergy $2.14
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+5% Synergy $1.38
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+5% Synergy $0.66
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $1.99
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+5% Synergy $0.30
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+5% Synergy $24.62
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+4% Synergy $12.05
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+4% Synergy $27.05
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
+4% Synergy $0.27
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+4% Synergy $1.52
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+4% Synergy $0.59
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+3% Synergy $1.13
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.38
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+2% Synergy $0.41
The Seriema The Seriema
+1% Synergy $0.80
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.29
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
0% Synergy $0.25
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
0% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+37% Synergy $0.82
Together Forever Together Forever
+32% Synergy $0.28
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+24% Synergy $0.31
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+24% Synergy $18.48
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $2.55
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+16% Synergy $1.30
True Conviction True Conviction
+10% Synergy $5.04
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+9% Synergy $15.89
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+8% Synergy $0.19
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $8.29
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.40
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+6% Synergy $6.09
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $7.82
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $13.93
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $4.44
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $3.17
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+1% Synergy $0.69
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-5% Synergy $3.07
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $11.93
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-16% Synergy $0.67

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+14% Synergy $0.92
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+7% Synergy $1.22
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+5% Synergy $3.23
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $18.89

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+28% Synergy $0.70
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+27% Synergy $2.27
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+27% Synergy $0.91
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+23% Synergy $2.19
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $3.94
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $9.68
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+12% Synergy $0.42
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $14.30
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+5% Synergy $10.02
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.66
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.46
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $40.01
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $7.68
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.31
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $31.51
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Solar Array Solar Array
+14% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.32
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.36
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.40
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $0.94
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.30
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.21
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.47
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $4.87
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.33
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.28
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.63
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $237.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $2.24
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-1% Synergy $0.37
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-5% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-5% Synergy $2.87
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.42
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.39

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.25
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+24% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.28
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+15% Synergy $0.25
Power Depot Power Depot
+13% Synergy $0.42
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.13
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+3% Synergy $0.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.13
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.28
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.27
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+1% Synergy $16.35
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.23
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
+1% Synergy $0.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.25
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $17.84
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-3% Synergy $1.86
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-4% Synergy $15.98
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.21
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $1.63
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-5% Synergy $10.57
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $8.30
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $15.71
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.28
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.25
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $12.78
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-7% Synergy $0.19
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-8% Synergy $0.38
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $28.43
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $16.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $38.12
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-11% Synergy $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-12% Synergy $0.40
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.35
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.29
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-13% Synergy $0.34

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