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Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Price tag $0.50

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

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

#174 Current Rank
#159 Last Week
#144 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Sefris of the Hidden Ways.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Sefris of the Hidden Ways decks.

Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+10% Synergy $0.68
Starfield Vocalist Starfield Vocalist
+3% Synergy $1.66
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
+1% Synergy $6.61
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $124.55
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
-1% Synergy $0.80

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Sefris of the Hidden Ways's abilities and overall game plan.

Radiant Solar Radiant Solar
+89% Synergy $0.98
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+74% Synergy $0.33
Midnight Pathlighter Midnight Pathlighter
+72% Synergy $0.43
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
+70% Synergy $0.08
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+65% Synergy $0.90
Triumphant Adventurer Triumphant Adventurer
+60% Synergy $0.20
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+57% Synergy $0.68
Barrowin of Clan Undurr Barrowin of Clan Undurr
+56% Synergy $0.09
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+56% Synergy $0.29
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+55% Synergy $0.24

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Sefris of the Hidden Ways decks.

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
+53% Synergy $0.06
Victimize Victimize
+52% Synergy $0.44
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+50% Synergy $0.26
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.11
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+47% Synergy $0.20
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+47% Synergy $0.14
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+46% Synergy $4.24
Ashen Rider Ashen Rider
+46% Synergy $0.32
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+46% Synergy $0.42
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+4% Synergy $10.89
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
0% Synergy $35.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $42.10
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-7% Synergy $30.82
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $49.97
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $95.04
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $53.10
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-11% Synergy $59.87
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $46.53
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-16% Synergy $36.35

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Sefris of the Hidden Ways's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+46% Synergy $6.84
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+42% Synergy $0.20
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+42% Synergy $0.20
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+41% Synergy $0.14
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+41% Synergy $0.36
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+40% Synergy $1.45
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+39% Synergy $0.24
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+35% Synergy $0.76
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+34% Synergy $0.35
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+32% Synergy $0.86
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+31% Synergy $0.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.25
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+28% Synergy $0.11
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.48
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+27% Synergy $2.83
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+27% Synergy $0.10
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+26% Synergy $0.75
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+25% Synergy $15.19
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+23% Synergy $0.04
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.23
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+20% Synergy $1.49
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy $0.63
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+20% Synergy $0.07
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+19% Synergy $0.23
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+18% Synergy $0.43
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+18% Synergy $0.09
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+17% Synergy $0.75
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+17% Synergy $0.19
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+16% Synergy $0.09
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+16% Synergy $7.75
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+16% Synergy $0.48
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+15% Synergy $16.56
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+15% Synergy $0.04
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+15% Synergy $0.08
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+13% Synergy $6.31
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+13% Synergy $0.17
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+13% Synergy $0.12
Master of Death Master of Death
+13% Synergy $0.16
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+13% Synergy $0.16
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.96
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+12% Synergy $4.19
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+12% Synergy $8.41
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+12% Synergy $0.11
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+12% Synergy $0.35
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+10% Synergy $14.21
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.43
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+6% Synergy $5.47
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+5% Synergy $1.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $47.96

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Sefris of the Hidden Ways safe.

Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+31% Synergy $0.07
Entomb Entomb
+26% Synergy $15.82
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+25% Synergy $0.69
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+19% Synergy $0.09
Despark Despark
+17% Synergy $0.38
Utter End Utter End
+13% Synergy $0.18
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+10% Synergy $1.24
Revivify Revivify
+10% Synergy $1.62
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+8% Synergy $0.44
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.40
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.24
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.17
Vanish into Memory Vanish into Memory
+5% Synergy $0.14
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+5% Synergy $0.08
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $3.47
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $8.42
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.07
Void Rend Void Rend
-1% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $4.97
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.72
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $7.96
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.74
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.81
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $1.66
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-10% Synergy $2.06
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $44.80
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $0.93
Counterspell Counterspell
-12% Synergy $1.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $3.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Sefris of the Hidden Ways's game plan and control the board.

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+34% Synergy $0.93
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+28% Synergy $0.22
Reanimate Reanimate
+25% Synergy $5.15
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+23% Synergy $0.06
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+16% Synergy $0.19
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+14% Synergy $1.18
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+10% Synergy $2.34
Living Death Living Death
+9% Synergy $2.37
Persist Persist
+9% Synergy $2.32
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+8% Synergy $7.94
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $1.50
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.32
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.41
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $26.13
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $6.10
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $10.83
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.63
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $1.56
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $4.81
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $5.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Immovable Rod Immovable Rod
+22% Synergy $0.24
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+16% Synergy $0.09
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+15% Synergy $4.54
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+13% Synergy $12.29
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+12% Synergy $0.26
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+12% Synergy $0.35
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.34
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $5.39
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $8.35
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+2% Synergy $6.56
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+2% Synergy $57.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Sefris of the Hidden Ways's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+35% Synergy $1.85
Fly Fly
+27% Synergy $0.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+23% Synergy $6.56
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+11% Synergy $0.07
Necromancy Necromancy
+9% Synergy $7.30
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+9% Synergy $0.10
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $8.08
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+6% Synergy $0.11
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+5% Synergy $4.36
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+4% Synergy $16.19
Propaganda Propaganda
-7% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-12% Synergy $8.69
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-18% Synergy $49.41
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-21% Synergy $35.22

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Sefris of the Hidden Ways to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+19% Synergy $7.04
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+7% Synergy $0.52

Utility Lands

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

Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+42% Synergy $0.91
High Market High Market
+42% Synergy $1.38
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+26% Synergy $0.17
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $7.25
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+13% Synergy $19.21
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+9% Synergy $0.46
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.01
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $49.13
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $3.42
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.71
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-8% Synergy $0.90
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-21% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+35% Synergy $0.09
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+32% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.38
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.07
Component Pouch Component Pouch
+7% Synergy $3.49
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.39
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.26
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $2.28
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-13% Synergy $0.79
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-16% Synergy $0.87
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.42

Lands

The mana base foundation for Sefris of the Hidden Ways decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+24% Synergy $5.05
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+21% Synergy $0.19
Port Town Port Town
+20% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+20% Synergy $0.23
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+20% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+19% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+18% Synergy $0.19
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+15% Synergy $0.25
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+15% Synergy $0.24
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+14% Synergy $13.50
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+13% Synergy $0.15
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.96
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+12% Synergy $4.19
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $19.17
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+10% Synergy $0.07
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+9% Synergy $21.09
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+9% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+9% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+8% Synergy $0.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+8% Synergy $0.07
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+7% Synergy $0.27
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.18
Island Island
+5% Synergy $0.04
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.55
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $5.69
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.14
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $4.96
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
+3% Synergy $4.03
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.26
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+2% Synergy $11.79
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $3.56
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-2% Synergy $13.46
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-3% Synergy $12.09
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-3% Synergy $16.87
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-3% Synergy $0.87
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-4% Synergy $6.59
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-5% Synergy $15.63
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-5% Synergy $7.37
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $23.84
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.64
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.44
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $13.79
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.15
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.42
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $0.87
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-10% Synergy $0.16

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