Average Deck for Hermes, Overseer of Elpis - Expensive Control
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
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Decklist
Commander
- 1Hermes, Overseer of ElpisHermes, Overseer of Elpis
Creatures (8)
- 1Baral, Chief of ComplianceBaral, Chief of Compliance
- 1Enduring CuriosityEnduring Curiosity
- 1Hullbreaker HorrorHullbreaker Horror
- 1Keeper of the Nine GalesKeeper of the Nine Gales
- 1Murmuring MysticMurmuring Mystic
- 1Thassa's OracleThassa's Oracle
- 1Wan Shi Tong, LibrarianWan Shi Tong, Librarian
- 1Wavebreak HippocampWavebreak Hippocamp
Instants (30)
- 1AbjureAbjure
- 1AetherizeAetherize
- 1An Offer You Can't RefuseAn Offer You Can't Refuse
- 1BrainstormBrainstorm
- 1CommandeerCommandeer
- 1CounterspellCounterspell
- 1Cyclonic RiftCyclonic Rift
- 1Dig Through TimeDig Through Time
- 1DispelDispel
- 1Dramatic ReversalDramatic Reversal
- 1Fierce GuardianshipFierce Guardianship
- 1FlusterstormFlusterstorm
- 1Force of NegationForce of Negation
- 1Force of WillForce of Will
- 1Frantic SearchFrantic Search
- 1Mana DrainMana Drain
- 1Mana SculptMana Sculpt
- 1Muddle the MixtureMuddle the Mixture
- 1Mystical TutorMystical Tutor
- 1Narset's ReversalNarset's Reversal
- 1OptOpt
- 1PongifyPongify
- 1Rapid HybridizationRapid Hybridization
- 1Reality ShiftReality Shift
- 1ResculptResculpt
- 1Sink into StuporSink into Stupor
- 1Slip Out the BackSlip Out the Back
- 1SnapSnap
- 1Strix SerenadeStrix Serenade
- 1Swan SongSwan Song
Sorceries (11)
- 1FabricateFabricate
- 1Flow StateFlow State
- 1Gitaxian ProbeGitaxian Probe
- 1Lórien RevealedLórien Revealed
- 1Mass PolymorphMass Polymorph
- 1Personal TutorPersonal Tutor
- 1PonderPonder
- 1PreordainPreordain
- 1Sea Gate RestorationSea Gate Restoration
- 1Serum VisionsSerum Visions
- 1Solve the EquationSolve the Equation
Artifacts (12)
- 1Arcane SignetArcane Signet
- 1Chrome MoxChrome Mox
- 1Everflowing ChaliceEverflowing Chalice
- 1Isochron ScepterIsochron Scepter
- 1Mana VaultMana Vault
- 1Mind StoneMind Stone
- 1Mox OpalMox Opal
- 1Obelisk of UrdObelisk of Urd
- 1Sapphire MedallionSapphire Medallion
- 1Sol RingSol Ring
- 1The One RingThe One Ring
- 1Thought VesselThought Vessel
Enchantments (6)
- 1Amphibian DownpourAmphibian Downpour
- 1Jace's SanctumJace's Sanctum
- 1Kindred DiscoveryKindred Discovery
- 1Mystic RemoraMystic Remora
- 1Reconnaissance MissionReconnaissance Mission
- 1Rhystic StudyRhystic Study
Planeswalker (1)
- 1Narset, Parter of VeilsNarset, Parter of Veils
Lands (31)
- 1Academy RuinsAcademy Ruins
- 1Ancient TombAncient Tomb
- 1Flooded StrandFlooded Strand
- 1Gemstone CavernsGemstone Caverns
- 10IslandIsland
- 1Misty RainforestMisty Rainforest
- 1Mystic SanctuaryMystic Sanctuary
- 1Otawara, Soaring CityOtawara, Soaring City
- 1Polluted DeltaPolluted Delta
- 1Prismatic VistaPrismatic Vista
- 1Reliquary TowerReliquary Tower
- 1Scalding TarnScalding Tarn
- 9Snow-Covered IslandSnow-Covered Island
- 1Urza's SagaUrza's Saga
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Baral, Chief of Compliance
Enduring Curiosity
Enduring Curiosity
Hullbreaker Horror
Hullbreaker Horror
Keeper of the Nine Gales
Keeper of the Nine Gales
Murmuring Mystic
Murmuring Mystic
Thassa's Oracle
Thassa's Oracle
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
Wavebreak Hippocamp
Wavebreak Hippocamp
Instants (30)
Abjure
Abjure
Aetherize
Aetherize
An Offer You Can't Refuse
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Brainstorm
Brainstorm
Commandeer
Commandeer
Counterspell
Counterspell
Cyclonic Rift
Cyclonic Rift
Dig Through Time
Dig Through Time
Dispel
Dispel
Dramatic Reversal
Dramatic Reversal
Fierce Guardianship
Fierce Guardianship
Flusterstorm
Flusterstorm
Force of Negation
Force of Negation
Force of Will
Force of Will
Frantic Search
Frantic Search
Mana Drain
Mana Drain
Mana Sculpt
Mana Sculpt
Muddle the Mixture
Muddle the Mixture
Mystical Tutor
Mystical Tutor
Narset's Reversal
Narset's Reversal
Opt
Opt
Pongify
Pongify
Rapid Hybridization
Rapid Hybridization
Reality Shift
Reality Shift
Resculpt
Resculpt
Sink into Stupor
Sink into Stupor
Slip Out the Back
Slip Out the Back
Snap
Snap
Strix Serenade
Strix Serenade
Swan Song
Swan Song
Sorceries (11)
Fabricate
Fabricate
Flow State
Flow State
Gitaxian Probe
Gitaxian Probe
Lórien Revealed
Lórien Revealed
Mass Polymorph
Mass Polymorph
Personal Tutor
Personal Tutor
Ponder
Ponder
Preordain
Preordain
Sea Gate Restoration
Sea Gate Restoration
Serum Visions
Serum Visions
Solve the Equation
Solve the Equation
Artifacts (12)
Arcane Signet
Arcane Signet
Chrome Mox
Chrome Mox
Everflowing Chalice
Everflowing Chalice
Isochron Scepter
Isochron Scepter
Mana Vault
Mana Vault
Mind Stone
Mind Stone
Mox Opal
Mox Opal
Obelisk of Urd
Obelisk of Urd
Sapphire Medallion
Sapphire Medallion
Sol Ring
Sol Ring
The One Ring
The One Ring
Thought Vessel
Thought Vessel
Enchantments (6)
Amphibian Downpour
Amphibian Downpour
Jace's Sanctum
Jace's Sanctum
Kindred Discovery
Kindred Discovery
Mystic Remora
Mystic Remora
Reconnaissance Mission
Reconnaissance Mission
Rhystic Study
Rhystic Study
Planeswalkers (1)
Narset, Parter of Veils
Narset, Parter of Veils
Lands (12)
Academy Ruins
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Ancient Tomb
Flooded Strand
Flooded Strand
Gemstone Caverns
Gemstone Caverns
Misty Rainforest
Misty Rainforest
Mystic Sanctuary
Mystic Sanctuary
Otawara, Soaring City
Otawara, Soaring City
Polluted Delta
Polluted Delta
Prismatic Vista
Prismatic Vista
Reliquary Tower
Reliquary Tower
Scalding Tarn
Scalding Tarn
Urza's Saga
Urza's Saga
Basics (2)
Island
10 Island
Snow-Covered Island
9 Snow-Covered Island