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The Ever-Changing 'Dane
Price tag $0.22

Legendary CreatureShapeshifter

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Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1471 Current Rank
#1356 Last Week
#1480 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring The Ever-Changing 'Dane.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in The Ever-Changing 'Dane decks.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+7% Synergy $2.63
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+6% Synergy $2.58
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+6% Synergy $22.07
Continue? Continue?
+3% Synergy $3.56
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+2% Synergy $3.20

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with The Ever-Changing 'Dane's abilities and overall game plan.

Junji, the Midnight Sky Junji, the Midnight Sky
+53% Synergy $0.38
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+50% Synergy $2.75
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+50% Synergy $0.30
Cemetery Puca Cemetery Puca
+47% Synergy $2.51
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+45% Synergy $2.59
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+44% Synergy $2.00
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
+43% Synergy $0.24
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+43% Synergy $0.64
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+41% Synergy $25.44
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+40% Synergy $0.41

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful The Ever-Changing 'Dane decks.

Mimic Vat Mimic Vat
+38% Synergy $0.63
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+37% Synergy $2.41
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+36% Synergy $4.35
Reanimate Reanimate
+34% Synergy $9.11
Victimize Victimize
+32% Synergy $1.32
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.34
Void Rend Void Rend
+14% Synergy $0.73
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $0.87
Counterspell Counterspell
-3% Synergy $2.67
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $0.78

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.60
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.56
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $68.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $65.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-7% Synergy $65.62
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-8% Synergy $56.57
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-8% Synergy $54.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.42
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $55.29
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $35.14

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement The Ever-Changing 'Dane's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Merieke Ri Berit Merieke Ri Berit
+37% Synergy $2.67
Activated Sleeper Activated Sleeper
+34% Synergy $1.03
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+34% Synergy $0.43
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+30% Synergy $0.46
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+30% Synergy $0.79
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+30% Synergy $0.40
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+28% Synergy $0.21
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+28% Synergy $2.19
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+28% Synergy $0.53
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+28% Synergy $0.29
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+25% Synergy $2.99
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+25% Synergy $0.54
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+25% Synergy $0.30
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $2.04
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+24% Synergy $6.83
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+23% Synergy $1.60
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+21% Synergy $0.76
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+21% Synergy $3.01
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+21% Synergy $2.19
Nihiloor Nihiloor
+20% Synergy $0.37
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+20% Synergy $0.89
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+19% Synergy $1.17
Body Double Body Double
+18% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+17% Synergy $1.82
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+17% Synergy $0.50
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+17% Synergy $4.89
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+16% Synergy $1.91
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $0.66
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+15% Synergy $6.00
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+15% Synergy $2.12
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+14% Synergy $0.79
Clone Clone
+14% Synergy $0.55
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+13% Synergy $1.45
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+12% Synergy $28.12
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+12% Synergy $15.19
Starwinder Starwinder
+12% Synergy $1.82
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+12% Synergy $1.20
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+12% Synergy $0.33
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+11% Synergy $4.12
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+11% Synergy $0.57
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+11% Synergy $3.84
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+11% Synergy $1.82
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+9% Synergy $35.75
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+8% Synergy $0.30
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+8% Synergy $19.27
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $13.35
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+2% Synergy $2.04
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-2% Synergy $11.96
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $55.56

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping The Ever-Changing 'Dane safe.

Domineering Will Domineering Will
+30% Synergy $0.66
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+21% Synergy $3.73
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+20% Synergy $14.42
Brought Back Brought Back
+19% Synergy $2.36
Ray of Command Ray of Command
+14% Synergy $0.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+9% Synergy $1.39
Feign Death Feign Death
+9% Synergy $1.17
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+9% Synergy $0.52
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+8% Synergy $0.34
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+7% Synergy $0.72
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.83
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+7% Synergy $2.00
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+7% Synergy $0.32
See Double See Double
+6% Synergy $0.75
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.38
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.30
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+5% Synergy $1.33
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+5% Synergy $0.27
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+4% Synergy $6.05
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+4% Synergy $2.14
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+3% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.07
Entomb Entomb
+2% Synergy $16.67
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $1.68
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $0.46
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $2.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $1.33
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.17
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.31
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.35
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.00
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $5.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $5.63
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.03
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $26.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $52.04

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance The Ever-Changing 'Dane's game plan and control the board.

Come Back Wrong Come Back Wrong
+28% Synergy $0.36
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+16% Synergy $0.26
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+13% Synergy $0.50
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+12% Synergy $0.38
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $2.17
Austere Command Austere Command
+10% Synergy $0.56
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.35
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+7% Synergy $0.38
Bribery Bribery
+7% Synergy $5.61
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+7% Synergy $1.92
Dread Return Dread Return
+6% Synergy $0.47
Living Death Living Death
+5% Synergy $1.93
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $2.77
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $3.01
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+4% Synergy $0.80
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $4.94
Incarnation Technique Incarnation Technique
+4% Synergy $10.77
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.35
Painful Truths Painful Truths
+3% Synergy $0.29
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+2% Synergy $16.12
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $11.09
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.72
Vindicate Vindicate
-1% Synergy $0.98
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-1% Synergy $0.27
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.35
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.41
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-4% Synergy $4.78

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $14.33
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.64
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+9% Synergy $54.47
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+9% Synergy $6.08
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $5.80
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $4.25
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+6% Synergy $4.90
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $10.58
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-1% Synergy $1.90
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $3.40

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support The Ever-Changing 'Dane's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+37% Synergy $1.04
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $3.80
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+17% Synergy $2.01
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+12% Synergy $1.25
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.87
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+10% Synergy $0.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $29.84
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+8% Synergy $2.11
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.41
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $2.22
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $1.97
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+7% Synergy $0.31
Soul Ransom Soul Ransom
+7% Synergy $0.20
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+6% Synergy $1.15
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+6% Synergy $21.52
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+6% Synergy $2.28
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.23
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.82
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $4.98
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $16.18
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+3% Synergy $16.43
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+3% Synergy $6.71
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $17.71
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $13.99
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $10.76
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-14% Synergy $3.38
Propaganda Propaganda
-17% Synergy $3.42

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside The Ever-Changing 'Dane to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+5% Synergy $2.50

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+12% Synergy $11.37
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $23.60
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $1.98
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $0.43
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $59.72
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $29.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.55
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $5.84
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-3% Synergy $0.40
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $28.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $122.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.43

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+15% Synergy $1.15
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+12% Synergy $0.33
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.26
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $7.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.64
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+2% Synergy $0.51
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
0% Synergy $1.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.35
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
-1% Synergy $1.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $2.68
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.42
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.92

Lands

The mana base foundation for The Ever-Changing 'Dane decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+20% Synergy $14.42
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+15% Synergy $6.00
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+14% Synergy $0.21
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+13% Synergy $6.97
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+10% Synergy $14.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.39
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.08
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+7% Synergy $11.91
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.15
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $13.34
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+4% Synergy $0.96
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.17
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $3.20
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.31
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $14.11
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $5.00
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+3% Synergy $19.74
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.21
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $30.67
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.29
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $17.72
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.33
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $12.41
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
0% Synergy $0.36
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.24
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
0% Synergy $0.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $10.49
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $7.03
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.35
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-2% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-2% Synergy $0.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.27
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.34
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $28.65
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.34
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.25
Tundra Tundra
-4% Synergy $3000.00
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $18.81
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-6% Synergy $0.32
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $15.51
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like The Ever-Changing 'Dane.

Ravos, Soultender Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ravos, Soultender // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom Go-Shintai of Lost Wisdom
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Hidetsugu and Kairi Hidetsugu and Kairi
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
Cynette, Jelly Drover Cynette, Jelly Drover
Sarevok, Deathbringer Shameless Charlatan Sarevok, Deathbringer // Shameless Charlatan
Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher Scion of Halaster Vhal, Candlekeep Researcher // Scion of Halaster
The Fifth Doctor Romana II The Fifth Doctor // Romana II
Halfdane Halfdane
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Myojin of Cryptic Dreams Myojin of Cryptic Dreams
Myojin of Seeing Winds Myojin of Seeing Winds
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Malcolm, Keen-Eyed Navigator // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
The Eighth Doctor Adric, Mathematical Genius The Eighth Doctor // Adric, Mathematical Genius
The First Doctor Vislor Turlough The First Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Alora, Merry Thief Shameless Charlatan Alora, Merry Thief // Shameless Charlatan
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Miara, Thorn of the Glade Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Miara, Thorn of the Glade // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Shameless Charlatan Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Shameless Charlatan
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
The Master, Formed Anew The Master, Formed Anew
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Prava of the Steel Legion Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Prava of the Steel Legion // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Fang, Fearless l'Cie Fang, Fearless l'Cie
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign