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Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Price tag $0.55

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

#121 Current Rank
#143 Last Week
#163 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.

Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+25% Synergy $2.89
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+8% Synergy $0.24
Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+5% Synergy $1.04
Emptiness Emptiness
+1% Synergy $2.45
Irma, Part-Time Mutant Irma, Part-Time Mutant
0% Synergy $7.28

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 $3.34
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+74% Synergy $0.40
Midnight Pathlighter Midnight Pathlighter
+71% Synergy $0.90
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
+69% Synergy $0.25
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+67% Synergy $3.70
Triumphant Adventurer Triumphant Adventurer
+61% Synergy $0.34
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+57% Synergy $1.36
Barrowin of Clan Undurr Barrowin of Clan Undurr
+56% Synergy $0.19
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+56% Synergy $0.33
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+54% Synergy $0.27

Top Cards

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

Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
+54% Synergy $0.08
Victimize Victimize
+52% Synergy $0.55
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+50% Synergy $0.27
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.12
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+48% Synergy $5.43
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+48% Synergy $7.78
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+48% Synergy $0.29
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+48% Synergy $0.29
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+44% Synergy $0.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.37

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $33.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $52.78
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $51.58
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-8% Synergy $111.70
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $63.69
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-10% Synergy $62.01
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-11% Synergy $41.18
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $58.42
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $49.53

Creatures

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

Ashen Rider Ashen Rider
+44% Synergy $0.39
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+44% Synergy $0.42
Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+44% Synergy $0.35
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+42% Synergy $1.81
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+40% Synergy $0.24
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+39% Synergy $0.38
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+38% Synergy $0.26
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+37% Synergy $4.74
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+34% Synergy $0.34
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+33% Synergy $1.47
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+31% Synergy $0.45
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+28% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.30
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.17
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.57
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+25% Synergy $4.01
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+24% Synergy $3.28
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $20.84
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+24% Synergy $0.11
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.30
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+21% Synergy $5.53
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+21% Synergy $0.11
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+20% Synergy $2.57
Reveillark Reveillark
+20% Synergy $0.89
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+19% Synergy $0.49
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+19% Synergy $0.08
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+18% Synergy $8.05
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+17% Synergy $0.30
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+16% Synergy $0.62
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $7.65
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+15% Synergy $17.44
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+15% Synergy $0.13
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+15% Synergy $0.13
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $5.80
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+14% Synergy $0.14
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+14% Synergy $0.12
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+13% Synergy $0.24
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+13% Synergy $11.75
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.56
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.59
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+12% Synergy $0.14
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+11% Synergy $0.33
Cloudblazer Cloudblazer
+11% Synergy $0.10
Master of Death Master of Death
+11% Synergy $0.32
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+10% Synergy $16.63
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+8% Synergy $4.95
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+7% Synergy $0.33
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+7% Synergy $0.30
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $13.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-13% Synergy $53.73

Instants

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

Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+31% Synergy $0.13
Entomb Entomb
+28% Synergy $14.61
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+24% Synergy $0.78
Despark Despark
+17% Synergy $0.34
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+17% Synergy $0.22
Utter End Utter End
+11% Synergy $0.27
Revivify Revivify
+10% Synergy $1.79
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+9% Synergy $0.44
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+9% Synergy $3.07
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.25
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.55
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+5% Synergy $5.20
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+5% Synergy $0.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $12.12
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $4.65
Void Rend Void Rend
-3% Synergy $0.47
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $2.28
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $8.05
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-8% Synergy $8.38
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-9% Synergy $2.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $50.42
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $25.03
Counterspell Counterspell
-11% Synergy $2.09
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $2.91
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-12% Synergy $4.53

Sorceries

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+37% Synergy $0.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+27% Synergy $8.55
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+27% Synergy $0.29
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+24% Synergy $0.21
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+13% Synergy $0.27
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+13% Synergy $0.89
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.36
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+9% Synergy $2.77
Persist Persist
+8% Synergy $0.59
Damn Damn
+7% Synergy $2.18
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+7% Synergy $8.87
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.39
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $0.78
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.45
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $20.66
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+2% Synergy $0.58
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $13.42
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.66
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $5.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-9% Synergy $7.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Immovable Rod Immovable Rod
+22% Synergy $0.36
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+16% Synergy $0.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.56
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+13% Synergy $15.31
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+11% Synergy $1.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+10% Synergy $0.28
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $1.92
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $7.04
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+5% Synergy $14.35
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+3% Synergy $18.48
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $49.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+34% Synergy $3.68
Fly Fly
+28% Synergy $0.11
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $8.60
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+12% Synergy $0.13
Necromancy Necromancy
+11% Synergy $13.43
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+9% Synergy $0.19
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $11.67
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $5.79
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $15.51
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+5% Synergy $0.07
Propaganda Propaganda
-10% Synergy $3.22
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $10.63

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
+20% Synergy $8.76
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+6% Synergy $0.63

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+41% Synergy $1.31
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $0.72
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+26% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+14% Synergy $10.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $23.12
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.53
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $1.13
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.32
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $52.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
0% Synergy $5.92
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $24.44
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-6% Synergy $1.06
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-22% Synergy $3.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+34% Synergy $0.11
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+32% Synergy $2.75
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.06
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+8% Synergy $0.10
Component Pouch Component Pouch
+6% Synergy $5.08
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.01
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $1.10
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-7% Synergy $0.27
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-7% Synergy $0.83
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-7% Synergy $0.30
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-8% Synergy $0.26
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-14% Synergy $0.76
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-16% Synergy $2.96
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.36

Lands

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

Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+21% Synergy $6.70
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+19% Synergy $0.29
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+18% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+18% Synergy $0.29
Port Town Port Town
+17% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+17% Synergy $0.32
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+17% Synergy $0.25
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+15% Synergy $11.85
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+14% Synergy $0.35
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $5.80
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+12% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.56
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+12% Synergy $0.31
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $13.90
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $26.20
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+8% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.22
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+7% Synergy $0.27
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+7% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
+6% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+6% Synergy $0.29
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.21
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+5% Synergy $0.30
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.22
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.89
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $13.41
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $6.20
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $4.49
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.20
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.23
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+1% Synergy $4.99
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $14.05
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-2% Synergy $0.83
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-2% Synergy $16.38
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-2% Synergy $24.76
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-3% Synergy $8.70
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-4% Synergy $7.35
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $12.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $26.47
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $19.48
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-6% Synergy $0.39
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-6% Synergy $15.77
Scrubland Scrubland
-6% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
-6% Synergy
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $4.11
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.19
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-9% Synergy $0.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.35
Underground River Underground River
-11% Synergy $1.26

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