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The Ever-Changing 'Dane
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureShapeshifter

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Esper

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1501 Current Rank
#1442 Last Week
#1495 Past 2 Years

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.

Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
+10% Synergy $2.86
Restoration Seminar Restoration Seminar
+7% Synergy $4.10
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+7% Synergy $4.73
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+6% Synergy $16.39
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+5% Synergy $2.60

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 $0.45
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+50% Synergy $2.97
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
+49% Synergy $0.26
Cemetery Puca Cemetery Puca
+47% Synergy $2.56
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+46% Synergy $2.10
Ratadrabik of Urborg Ratadrabik of Urborg
+44% Synergy $2.13
Body Launderer Body Launderer
+42% Synergy $0.80
Bane, Lord of Darkness Bane, Lord of Darkness
+42% Synergy $0.29
Kokusho, the Evening Star Kokusho, the Evening Star
+41% Synergy $26.38
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+40% Synergy $0.27

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 $0.62
Likeness Looter Likeness Looter
+37% Synergy $3.32
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+36% Synergy $2.99
Reanimate Reanimate
+34% Synergy $8.56
Victimize Victimize
+32% Synergy $1.94
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.30
Void Rend Void Rend
+13% Synergy $0.69
Path to Exile Path to Exile
0% Synergy $1.22
Counterspell Counterspell
-4% Synergy $3.76
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-11% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
0% Synergy $1.55
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $6.23
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $71.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-7% Synergy $59.89
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-8% Synergy $67.07
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $58.09
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $53.05
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-11% Synergy $58.22
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-12% Synergy $37.45

Creatures

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

Merieke Ri Berit Merieke Ri Berit
+36% Synergy $2.83
Ao, the Dawn Sky Ao, the Dawn Sky
+35% Synergy $0.29
Activated Sleeper Activated Sleeper
+35% Synergy $1.16
Evil Twin Evil Twin
+31% Synergy $0.46
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
+30% Synergy $1.04
Mind Flayer Mind Flayer
+28% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+28% Synergy $0.20
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+28% Synergy $2.77
Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher Carmen, Cruel Skymarcher
+28% Synergy $0.52
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+27% Synergy $0.30
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+26% Synergy $4.08
Dimir Doppelganger Dimir Doppelganger
+26% Synergy $0.56
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+24% Synergy $2.49
Puppeteer Clique Puppeteer Clique
+24% Synergy $0.34
Drivnod, Carnage Dominus Drivnod, Carnage Dominus
+24% Synergy $6.58
Callous Oppressor Callous Oppressor
+23% Synergy $1.69
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+22% Synergy $6.13
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+21% Synergy $0.93
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+20% Synergy $1.85
Yosei, the Morning Star Yosei, the Morning Star
+20% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+19% Synergy $2.41
Nihiloor Nihiloor
+19% Synergy $0.28
Body Double Body Double
+18% Synergy $0.32
Adarkar Valkyrie Adarkar Valkyrie
+18% Synergy $1.38
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+17% Synergy $1.91
Karmic Guide Karmic Guide
+17% Synergy $0.30
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+17% Synergy $5.09
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $6.67
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+15% Synergy $0.93
Anticausal Vestige Anticausal Vestige
+14% Synergy $1.07
Clone Clone
+14% Synergy $0.56
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+14% Synergy $0.83
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+13% Synergy $1.73
Starwinder Starwinder
+13% Synergy $0.89
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
+12% Synergy $27.64
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+12% Synergy $4.87
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+12% Synergy $15.57
Faerie Artisans Faerie Artisans
+12% Synergy $1.31
Mocking Doppelganger Mocking Doppelganger
+12% Synergy $4.65
Lazav, the Multifarious Lazav, the Multifarious
+12% Synergy $0.36
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+11% Synergy $0.90
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+10% Synergy $1.89
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
+9% Synergy $32.64
Hostage Taker Hostage Taker
+8% Synergy $0.33
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+7% Synergy $0.35
Spark Double Spark Double
+7% Synergy $10.47
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
+7% Synergy $23.76
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
+3% Synergy $3.04
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-3% Synergy $12.75
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $57.84

Instants

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

Domineering Will Domineering Will
+30% Synergy $0.60
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+22% Synergy $4.98
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+19% Synergy $13.64
Brought Back Brought Back
+19% Synergy $2.91
Ray of Command Ray of Command
+14% Synergy $0.25
Theoretical Duplication Theoretical Duplication
+9% Synergy $0.60
Feign Death Feign Death
+9% Synergy $1.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.43
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+7% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.58
See Double See Double
+7% Synergy $0.83
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+7% Synergy $1.94
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
+6% Synergy $0.86
Cackling Counterpart Cackling Counterpart
+6% Synergy $0.22
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+6% Synergy $0.31
Fracture Fracture
+5% Synergy $0.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+5% Synergy $8.13
Continue? Continue?
+5% Synergy $2.88
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+5% Synergy $0.23
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+4% Synergy $1.54
Cloudshift Cloudshift
+4% Synergy $1.13
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+3% Synergy $0.19
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Entomb Entomb
+2% Synergy $17.25
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+1% Synergy $1.05
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
0% Synergy $3.15
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.03
Despark Despark
-1% Synergy $0.33
Mortify Mortify
-1% Synergy $0.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.44
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.38
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-6% Synergy $2.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $3.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-7% Synergy $7.22
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.25
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-9% Synergy $28.26
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $55.69

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 $0.35
Unburial Rites Unburial Rites
+16% Synergy $0.27
Blue Sun's Twilight Blue Sun's Twilight
+12% Synergy $0.46
Damn Damn
+11% Synergy $2.45
Sakashima's Will Sakashima's Will
+11% Synergy $0.36
Austere Command Austere Command
+9% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+8% Synergy $0.30
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.35
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+7% Synergy $1.77
Bribery Bribery
+7% Synergy $5.97
Living Death Living Death
+6% Synergy $2.17
Buried Alive Buried Alive
+5% Synergy $0.85
Dread Return Dread Return
+5% Synergy $0.44
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+5% Synergy $3.40
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+4% Synergy $2.78
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $7.22
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $29.47
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+2% Synergy $11.80
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
+1% Synergy $16.89
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.86
Time Wipe Time Wipe
-1% Synergy $0.31
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.76
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.30
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-5% Synergy $5.16

Utility Artifacts

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

Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+16% Synergy $15.82
Mirage Mirror Mirage Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.62
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+9% Synergy $0.29
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+9% Synergy $4.69
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $6.31
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
+8% Synergy $53.83
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $5.00
Helm of Possession Helm of Possession
+6% Synergy $5.10
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+3% Synergy $11.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-2% Synergy $1.95
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-3% Synergy $4.41

Enchantments

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

Chamber of Manipulation Chamber of Manipulation
+36% Synergy $1.13
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+25% Synergy $4.84
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+18% Synergy $2.40
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+13% Synergy $4.34
Control Magic Control Magic
+11% Synergy $0.90
Minion's Return Minion's Return
+10% Synergy $0.33
Grave Pact Grave Pact
+8% Synergy $30.39
Dawn of the Dead Dawn of the Dead
+8% Synergy $2.14
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+7% Synergy $3.96
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+7% Synergy $2.64
Oversold Cemetery Oversold Cemetery
+7% Synergy $2.67
Soul Ransom Soul Ransom
+7% Synergy $0.28
Life Insurance Life Insurance
+6% Synergy $0.28
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+6% Synergy $1.09
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.27
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+5% Synergy $7.90
Black Market Black Market
+5% Synergy $5.86
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+5% Synergy $18.73
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+5% Synergy $2.61
Treachery Treachery
+4% Synergy $42.66
Necromancy Necromancy
+3% Synergy $19.05
Dance of the Dead Dance of the Dead
+3% Synergy $17.02
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+2% Synergy $25.40
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+1% Synergy $19.78
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $13.81
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-6% Synergy $11.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-15% Synergy $4.61
Propaganda Propaganda
-18% Synergy $3.20

Planeswalkers

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

Kaya the Inexorable Kaya the Inexorable
+5% Synergy $2.63

Utility Lands

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

Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+12% Synergy $10.69
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+12% Synergy $27.76
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+8% Synergy $1.21
High Market High Market
+6% Synergy $0.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+5% Synergy $62.39
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+4% Synergy $0.68
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+4% Synergy $32.82
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.34
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $6.02
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $31.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $129.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+14% Synergy $1.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+11% Synergy $0.31
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.36
Machine God's Effigy Machine God's Effigy
+7% Synergy $7.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $2.24
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
+1% Synergy $0.42
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $0.94
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.28
Relic of Legends Relic of Legends
-1% Synergy $1.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $1.69
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-7% Synergy $0.39
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.06
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $2.42

Lands

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

Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+19% Synergy $13.64
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+16% Synergy $6.67
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+13% Synergy $7.11
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+13% Synergy $0.20
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+10% Synergy $15.03
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.73
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+7% Synergy $0.38
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+7% Synergy $12.01
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.32
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $2.00
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.31
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
+4% Synergy $17.55
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+4% Synergy $11.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.36
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
+3% Synergy $1.93
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+3% Synergy $0.56
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+3% Synergy $15.62
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+3% Synergy $1.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.07
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $29.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+1% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.27
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $9.93
Watery Grave Watery Grave
0% Synergy $11.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $17.84
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-1% Synergy $0.34
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-1% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $8.30
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-2% Synergy $0.24
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
-2% Synergy $0.35
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.25
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-3% Synergy $0.25
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-3% Synergy $0.31
Tundra Tundra
-3% Synergy $3000.00
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-3% Synergy
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $31.35
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.35
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $20.30
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-8% Synergy $16.20
Underground River Underground River
-9% Synergy $1.49
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-16% Synergy $0.25

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
Linessa, Zephyr Mage Linessa, Zephyr Mage
Viconia, Drow Apostate Shameless Charlatan Viconia, Drow Apostate // Shameless Charlatan
Halfdane Halfdane
Kairi, the Swirling Sky Kairi, the Swirling Sky
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
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
The First Doctor Vislor Turlough The First Doctor // Vislor Turlough
Keiga, the Tide Star Keiga, the Tide Star
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
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
Alirios, Enraptured Alirios, Enraptured
Hisoka, Minamo Sensei Hisoka, Minamo Sensei
Tawnos, Solemn Survivor Tawnos, Solemn Survivor
Ghost of Ramirez DePietro Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Ghost of Ramirez DePietro // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Siani, Eye of the Storm Tymna the Weaver Siani, Eye of the Storm // Tymna the Weaver
The Prydwen, Steel Flagship The Prydwen, Steel Flagship
Ghost Council of Orzhova Ghost Council of Orzhova
The Master, Formed Anew The Master, Formed Anew
Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign Yennett, Cryptic Sovereign
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Sakashima of a Thousand Faces Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Sakashima of a Thousand Faces
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Ravos, Soultender Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Ravos, Soultender
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Tymna the Weaver Brinelin, the Moon Kraken // Tymna the Weaver