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Sefris of the Hidden Ways
Price tag $0.57

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

#133 Current Rank
#151 Last Week
#167 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+20% Synergy $3.08
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+2% Synergy $1.13
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+2% Synergy $17.35
Erode Erode
+0% Synergy $5.37
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+0% Synergy $2.50

High Synergy Cards

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

Radiant Solar Radiant Solar
+88% Synergy $3.84
Nadaar, Selfless Paladin Nadaar, Selfless Paladin
+73% Synergy $0.37
Midnight Pathlighter Midnight Pathlighter
+69% Synergy $1.48
Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker Hama Pashar, Ruin Seeker
+68% Synergy $0.29
White Plume Adventurer White Plume Adventurer
+67% Synergy $3.13
Triumphant Adventurer Triumphant Adventurer
+61% Synergy $0.33
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+57% Synergy $0.34
Barrowin of Clan Undurr Barrowin of Clan Undurr
+56% Synergy $0.21
Dungeon Delver Dungeon Delver
+56% Synergy $0.11
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+55% Synergy $0.32

Top Cards

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

Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+53% Synergy $0.34
Victimize Victimize
+52% Synergy $1.70
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+51% Synergy $5.22
Seasoned Dungeoneer Seasoned Dungeoneer
+50% Synergy $6.25
Rilsa Rael, Kingpin Rilsa Rael, Kingpin
+49% Synergy $0.10
Obsessive Stitcher Obsessive Stitcher
+49% Synergy $0.33
Tomb of Horrors Adventurer Tomb of Horrors Adventurer
+48% Synergy $0.32
Yuan-Ti Malison Yuan-Ti Malison
+48% Synergy $0.34
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
+44% Synergy $0.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-1% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+1% Synergy $34.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $129.20
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $53.21
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $60.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $72.10
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-16% Synergy $66.59
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-19% Synergy $58.09

Creatures

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

Ravenloft Adventurer Ravenloft Adventurer
+43% Synergy $0.42
Ashen Rider Ashen Rider
+43% Synergy $0.42
Acererak the Archlich Acererak the Archlich
+42% Synergy $3.31
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
+42% Synergy $0.43
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+38% Synergy $0.27
Merfolk Looter Merfolk Looter
+38% Synergy $0.36
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+37% Synergy $3.26
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+37% Synergy $0.43
Priest of Fell Rites Priest of Fell Rites
+33% Synergy $0.38
Rona, Herald of Invasion Rona, Tolarian Obliterator Rona, Herald of Invasion
+32% Synergy $1.63
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
+30% Synergy $0.39
Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator Vohar, Vodalian Desecrator
+29% Synergy $0.30
Cathar Commando Cathar Commando
+28% Synergy $0.28
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
+27% Synergy $2.65
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+27% Synergy $0.91
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+26% Synergy $0.31
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Safana, Calimport Cutthroat
+24% Synergy $0.19
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+24% Synergy $23.37
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+23% Synergy $4.74
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+23% Synergy $3.04
Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+21% Synergy $2.96
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
+21% Synergy $0.26
Doom Whisperer Doom Whisperer
+21% Synergy $6.09
Imoen, Mystic Trickster Imoen, Mystic Trickster
+20% Synergy $0.14
Archon of Cruelty Archon of Cruelty
+20% Synergy $9.67
Troll of Khazad-dûm Troll of Khazad-dûm
+20% Synergy $0.94
Reveillark Reveillark
+19% Synergy $0.88
Eccentric Apprentice Eccentric Apprentice
+18% Synergy $0.20
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+17% Synergy $7.44
Cataclysmic Gearhulk Cataclysmic Gearhulk
+16% Synergy $0.33
Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade Yuan-Ti Fang-Blade
+15% Synergy $0.17
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
+15% Synergy $20.60
Displacer Beast Displacer Beast
+15% Synergy $0.22
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.52
Oriq Loremage Oriq Loremage
+14% Synergy $0.67
Passageway Seer Passageway Seer
+13% Synergy $0.18
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+13% Synergy $12.89
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.11
Champion of Wits Champion of Wits
+12% Synergy $0.19
Selfless Spirit Selfless Spirit
+12% Synergy $0.37
Feywild Caretaker Feywild Caretaker
+12% Synergy $0.15
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+12% Synergy $0.33
Umbral Collar Zealot Umbral Collar Zealot
+11% Synergy $0.32
Toxrill, the Corrosive Toxrill, the Corrosive
+10% Synergy $17.75
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+9% Synergy $0.32
Psychic Frog Psychic Frog
+9% Synergy $4.23
Archfiend of Ifnir Archfiend of Ifnir
+8% Synergy $0.32
Spark Double Spark Double
+6% Synergy $10.10
Rhet-Tomb Mystic Rhet-Tomb Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-12% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Bar the Gate Bar the Gate
+31% Synergy $0.24
Entomb Entomb
+29% Synergy $17.25
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+23% Synergy $1.50
Despark Despark
+16% Synergy $0.33
Forbidden Alchemy Forbidden Alchemy
+16% Synergy $0.16
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+9% Synergy $1.10
Utter End Utter End
+9% Synergy $0.31
Revivify Revivify
+9% Synergy $1.72
Thirst for Identity Thirst for Identity
+8% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+8% Synergy $0.37
Grave Endeavor Grave Endeavor
+8% Synergy $1.81
Village Rites Village Rites
+6% Synergy $0.51
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
You Find the Villains' Lair You Find the Villains' Lair
+4% Synergy $0.23
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+4% Synergy $4.73
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+4% Synergy $14.14
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $3.79
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.86
Void Rend Void Rend
-4% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-4% Synergy $6.82
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.45
Negate Negate
-6% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-7% Synergy $2.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.00
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-10% Synergy $28.12
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $55.81
Counterspell Counterspell
-10% Synergy $3.67
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-11% Synergy $3.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-11% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Buried Alive Buried Alive
+38% Synergy $0.88
Reanimate Reanimate
+28% Synergy $8.19
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+25% Synergy $0.28
Fates' Reversal Fates' Reversal
+24% Synergy $0.21
From the Catacombs From the Catacombs
+13% Synergy $0.84
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+12% Synergy $0.34
Living Death Living Death
+10% Synergy $2.17
Unmarked Grave Unmarked Grave
+8% Synergy $2.70
Persist Persist
+8% Synergy $0.97
Damn Damn
+8% Synergy $2.47
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+6% Synergy $9.79
Lively Dirge Lively Dirge
+5% Synergy $1.41
Dread Return Dread Return
+4% Synergy $0.42
Unearth Unearth
+4% Synergy $0.56
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $29.38
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.86
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
0% Synergy $0.42
Windfall Windfall
-3% Synergy $4.94
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.61
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-8% Synergy $5.05

Utility Artifacts

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

Immovable Rod Immovable Rod
+21% Synergy $0.43
Delver's Torch Delver's Torch
+16% Synergy $0.19
Altar of Dementia Altar of Dementia
+12% Synergy $17.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.44
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+10% Synergy $0.68
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.30
Matzalantli, the Great Door The Core Matzalantli, the Great Door
+7% Synergy $2.83
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
+6% Synergy $7.16
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+4% Synergy $15.74
Monument to Endurance Monument to Endurance
+3% Synergy $16.45
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+3% Synergy $54.81
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-12% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Thorough Investigation Thorough Investigation
+32% Synergy $3.29
Fly Fly
+28% Synergy $0.30
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+26% Synergy $5.00
Precipitous Drop Precipitous Drop
+12% Synergy $0.14
Necromancy Necromancy
+11% Synergy $19.84
Undercellar Sweep Undercellar Sweep
+9% Synergy $0.25
Ripples of Undeath Ripples of Undeath
+7% Synergy $6.19
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+7% Synergy $9.48
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+5% Synergy $17.18
Minimus Containment Minimus Containment
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-11% Synergy $12.00
Propaganda Propaganda
-11% Synergy $3.11

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 $10.32
Dakkon, Shadow Slayer Dakkon, Shadow Slayer
+5% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

High Market High Market
+40% Synergy $0.39
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
+40% Synergy $1.50
Dungeon Descent Dungeon Descent
+25% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+14% Synergy $26.74
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+13% Synergy $10.74
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.41
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+4% Synergy $0.91
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
+2% Synergy $0.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+0% Synergy $5.99
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
0% Synergy $63.55
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.88
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-5% Synergy $0.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-20% Synergy $2.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Dungeon Map Dungeon Map
+33% Synergy $0.25
Sarevok's Tome Sarevok's Tome
+31% Synergy $3.91
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $2.20
Dungeoneer's Pack Dungeoneer's Pack
+7% Synergy $0.23
Component Pouch Component Pouch
+5% Synergy $4.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $1.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.13
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-6% Synergy $1.20
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-6% Synergy $4.40
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-6% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.21
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
-7% Synergy $0.30
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-14% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-16% Synergy $1.62
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.40

Lands

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

Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+18% Synergy $6.42
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+18% Synergy $0.34
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
+17% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+16% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+16% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
+15% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+14% Synergy $0.37
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+14% Synergy $12.03
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+14% Synergy $6.52
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+12% Synergy $3.11
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
+12% Synergy $0.34
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+11% Synergy $11.03
Esper Panorama Esper Panorama
+11% Synergy $0.39
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.27
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+10% Synergy $16.81
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+7% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+6% Synergy $0.17
Thriving Isle Thriving Isle
+6% Synergy $0.16
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.82
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.38
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.08
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.16
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.07
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.69
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+3% Synergy $6.71
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.50
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+3% Synergy $15.40
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+0% Synergy $5.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $15.62
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $28.09
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.53
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
-1% Synergy $18.47
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $9.90
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $8.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $10.77
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $31.86
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $18.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-5% Synergy $16.02
Scrubland Scrubland
-5% Synergy
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.30
Tundra Tundra
-5% Synergy $3000.00
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.41
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $1.77
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-8% Synergy $0.33
Underground River Underground River
-10% Synergy $1.47

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