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Optimus Prime, Hero
Price tag $4.40

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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

#577 Current Rank
#529 Last Week
#566 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.

Big Mother Mouser Big Mother Mouser
+9% Synergy $0.84
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+8% Synergy $19.02
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+6% Synergy $0.38
The Ooze The Ooze
+5% Synergy $5.45
Hidden Hideout Hidden Hideout
+5% Synergy $2.00

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 $0.85
Arcee, Sharpshooter Arcee, Acrobatic Coupe Arcee, Sharpshooter
+53% Synergy $0.85
Prowl, Stoic Strategist Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle Prowl, Stoic Strategist
+53% Synergy $1.06
Ratchet, Field Medic Ratchet, Rescue Racer Ratchet, Field Medic
+50% Synergy $3.09
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+48% Synergy $0.35
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+48% Synergy $0.36
Enthusiastic Mechanaut Enthusiastic Mechanaut
+46% Synergy $0.28
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+46% Synergy $0.39
Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+42% Synergy $0.13
Etherium Sculptor Etherium Sculptor
+41% Synergy $0.74

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 $2.33
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+39% Synergy $5.48
Dispatch Dispatch
+34% Synergy $0.40
Wake the Past Wake the Past
+34% Synergy $0.25
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
+33% Synergy $0.38
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+27% Synergy $0.77
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.99
Counterspell Counterspell
+13% Synergy $4.15
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-4% Synergy $1.51

Game Changers

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

Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $54.35
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-2% Synergy $34.56
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-3% Synergy $56.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-3% Synergy $61.66
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-3% Synergy $41.35
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $6.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $55.94
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.36

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 $2.18
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+33% Synergy $3.96
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, High-Speed Antagonist Slicer, Hired Muscle
+31% Synergy $7.06
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+30% Synergy $0.61
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+28% Synergy $0.37
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.86
Goldbug, Humanity's Ally Goldbug, Scrappy Scout Goldbug, Humanity's Ally
+28% Synergy $1.26
Akki Battle Squad Akki Battle Squad
+26% Synergy $5.50
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+25% Synergy $0.29
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
+24% Synergy $0.41
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+24% Synergy $0.45
Kilo, Apogee Mind Kilo, Apogee Mind
+23% Synergy $0.45
Cayth, Famed Mechanist Cayth, Famed Mechanist
+23% Synergy $0.37
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+23% Synergy $1.97
Gold-Forged Thopteryx Gold-Forged Thopteryx
+22% Synergy $0.30
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+22% Synergy $14.00
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+21% Synergy $0.15
Cyberdrive Awakener Cyberdrive Awakener
+20% Synergy $1.84
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+19% Synergy $0.74
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+19% Synergy $2.56
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
+18% Synergy $5.72
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+18% Synergy $1.36
Urza, Prince of Kroog Urza, Prince of Kroog
+18% Synergy $0.69
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+17% Synergy $0.30
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+16% Synergy $0.23
Kappa Cannoneer Kappa Cannoneer
+16% Synergy $0.40
Mendicant Core, Guidelight Mendicant Core, Guidelight
+16% Synergy $0.69
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+14% Synergy $0.19
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+14% Synergy $0.21
Thundering Raiju Thundering Raiju
+13% Synergy $0.46
Kotori, Pilot Prodigy Kotori, Pilot Prodigy
+13% Synergy $0.44
Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit Anafenza, Kin-Tree Spirit
+13% Synergy $0.27
Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
+13% Synergy $0.29
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+12% Synergy $56.81
Axgard Artisan Axgard Artisan
+12% Synergy $0.35
Emry, Lurker of the Loch Emry, Lurker of the Loch
+11% Synergy $0.45
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+11% Synergy $0.19
Thought Monitor Thought Monitor
+10% Synergy $0.40
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+10% Synergy $16.42
Sai, Master Thopterist Sai, Master Thopterist
+9% Synergy $0.43
Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter Liberator, Urza's Battlethopter
+9% Synergy $5.86
Research Thief Research Thief
+9% Synergy $1.75
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+9% Synergy $0.31
Illustrious Wanderglyph Illustrious Wanderglyph
+8% Synergy $16.97
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+7% Synergy $1.04
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+7% Synergy $0.34
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+7% Synergy $10.82
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
+6% Synergy $3.76
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+5% Synergy $5.53
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+2% Synergy $0.83

Instants

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

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.32
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+16% Synergy $3.53
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+15% Synergy $0.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+11% Synergy $1.42
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+10% Synergy $0.91
Negate Negate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Disenchant Disenchant
+7% Synergy $0.12
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+5% Synergy $0.32
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+5% Synergy $0.31
Desynchronization Desynchronization
+4% Synergy $4.02
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+3% Synergy $1.70
Thirst for Knowledge Thirst for Knowledge
+3% Synergy $0.24
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $4.11
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $18.13
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+2% Synergy $2.53
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.53
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
0% Synergy $0.42
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.39
Abrade Abrade
-2% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-3% Synergy $2.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $68.56
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-5% Synergy $19.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.71
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.10
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 $0.35
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+27% Synergy $11.26
Thoughtcast Thoughtcast
+25% Synergy $4.25
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+24% Synergy $0.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+18% Synergy $8.94
One with the Machine One with the Machine
+17% Synergy $0.29
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+15% Synergy $0.46
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+12% Synergy $0.95
Voyage Home Voyage Home
+11% Synergy $0.37
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+8% Synergy $0.39
Vivisurgeon's Insight Vivisurgeon's Insight
+6% Synergy $0.32
Delete Delete
+6% Synergy $1.57
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+5% Synergy $1.53
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+4% Synergy $1.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.95
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+1% Synergy $2.38
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.46
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.92
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+28% Synergy $0.29
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+28% Synergy $67.45
Shorikai, Genesis Engine Shorikai, Genesis Engine
+23% Synergy $2.42
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+22% Synergy $20.24
Salvation Engine Salvation Engine
+14% Synergy $1.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.05
Mechtitan Core Mechtitan Core
+13% Synergy $0.34
Prodigy's Prototype Prodigy's Prototype
+10% Synergy $0.25
Uthros Research Craft Uthros Research Craft
+9% Synergy $1.09
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+8% Synergy $2.71
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $33.57
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+8% Synergy $3.23
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+7% Synergy $1.06
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+7% Synergy $2.11
Imposter Mech Imposter Mech
+7% Synergy $6.59
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+7% Synergy $45.63
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $10.09
Mobilizer Mech Mobilizer Mech
+7% Synergy $0.30
Parhelion II Parhelion II
+7% Synergy $1.30
Peacewalker Colossus Peacewalker Colossus
+7% Synergy $0.45
The Indomitable The Indomitable
+6% Synergy $0.78
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $12.42
Simulacrum Synthesizer Simulacrum Synthesizer
+5% Synergy $28.31
Weatherlight Weatherlight
+5% Synergy $1.78
Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+5% Synergy $1.31
Skysovereign, Consul Flagship Skysovereign, Consul Flagship
+5% Synergy $2.08
Surgehacker Mech Surgehacker Mech
+5% Synergy $0.28
Reaver Titan Reaver Titan
+5% Synergy $21.35
Reckoner Bankbuster Reckoner Bankbuster
+5% Synergy $0.43
Smuggler's Copter Smuggler's Copter
+5% Synergy $1.59
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
+4% Synergy $0.30
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+3% Synergy $0.43
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+2% Synergy $1.44
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+1% Synergy $0.41
The Seriema The Seriema
+1% Synergy $0.90
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.33
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
0% Synergy $0.33
Long-Range Sensor Long-Range Sensor
-1% Synergy $0.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $6.08

Enchantments

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

Thopter Spy Network Thopter Spy Network
+37% Synergy $1.18
Together Forever Together Forever
+33% Synergy $0.35
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+24% Synergy $20.85
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+22% Synergy $0.38
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+19% Synergy $3.31
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+17% Synergy $1.52
True Conviction True Conviction
+10% Synergy $4.95
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+9% Synergy $26.95
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+8% Synergy $0.32
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+7% Synergy $8.13
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+7% Synergy $0.31
Storm the Vault Vault of Catlacan Storm the Vault
+6% Synergy $6.22
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $7.31
Artificer Class Artificer Class
+6% Synergy $14.88
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+5% Synergy $3.61
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+2% Synergy $0.71
Mechanized Production Mechanized Production
+1% Synergy $2.91
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
-5% Synergy $2.48
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.79
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-17% Synergy $0.23

Planeswalkers

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

Saheeli, Filigree Master Saheeli, Filigree Master
+14% Synergy $0.79
Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+7% Synergy $0.96
Chandra, Spark Hunter Chandra, Spark Hunter
+6% Synergy $3.43
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+1% Synergy $21.31

Utility Lands

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

Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
+28% Synergy $0.63
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+27% Synergy $1.71
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+27% Synergy $0.95
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+22% Synergy $1.91
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+19% Synergy $5.57
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.37
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+12% Synergy $8.91
Mech Hangar Mech Hangar
+12% Synergy $0.34
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+10% Synergy $14.56
Uthros, Titanic Godcore Uthros, Titanic Godcore
+4% Synergy $10.24
Archway of Innovation Archway of Innovation
+4% Synergy $0.77
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+4% Synergy $0.37
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.95
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+3% Synergy $6.09
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.98
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.17
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.93

Mana Artifacts

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

Solar Array Solar Array
+13% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.27
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+8% Synergy $0.47
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+7% Synergy $1.19
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+6% Synergy $19.28
Cultivator's Caravan Cultivator's Caravan
+6% Synergy $0.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.65
The Mightstone and Weakstone The Mightstone and Weakstone
+5% Synergy $3.39
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+4% Synergy $0.37
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
+4% Synergy $1.38
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.73
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.94
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+2% Synergy $0.56
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
0% Synergy $1.90
Mox Opal Mox Opal
0% Synergy $212.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.92
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-2% Synergy $0.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $2.95
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-6% Synergy $0.34
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-6% Synergy $1.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-8% Synergy $0.69

Lands

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

Razortide Bridge Razortide Bridge
+25% Synergy $0.30
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+23% Synergy $0.31
Silverbluff Bridge Silverbluff Bridge
+22% Synergy $0.29
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+14% Synergy $0.29
Power Depot Power Depot
+14% Synergy $0.41
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.10
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+4% Synergy $0.18
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.26
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+2% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+2% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.28
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.31
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+1% Synergy $16.66
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
0% Synergy $0.37
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
0% Synergy $1.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.82
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $2.02
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $18.04
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $5.50
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.62
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.06
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $16.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-6% Synergy $6.82
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $10.92
Training Center Training Center
-6% Synergy $13.63
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-6% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
-6% Synergy $0.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.73
Steam Vents Steam Vents
-7% Synergy $10.30
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-8% Synergy $31.45
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.87
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-9% Synergy $15.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-9% Synergy $35.12
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-10% Synergy $0.84
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-12% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.48
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-12% Synergy $0.73
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-13% Synergy $0.38
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-13% Synergy $5.47

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