Elenda and Azor (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Nick Price
Sep 3, 2025
The Top 10 Most Played Esper Cards in Commander
What are the most popular Esper (white, blue, and black) cards in Commander? Let's take a look at the Top 10 most played.
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Arnyn, Deathbloom Botanist
33%inclusion2 decks6 decks
33%synergy
Mathemagics
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Reliquary Tower
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Anointed Procession
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Windfall
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Kindred Discovery
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Esper Sentinel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Corpse Knight
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
35%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Brainstorm
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Protection
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
23%synergy
The One Ring
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Demonic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
38%inclusion6 decks16 decks
35%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Jace's Archivist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Knight Exemplar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Blood Artist
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Ledger Shredder
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Soul Warden
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Notion Thief
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Captivating Vampire
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Ocelot Pride
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Viscera Seer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
15%inclusion2 decks13 decks
13%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Forgotten Creation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Braids, Arisen Nightmare
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Starwinder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
6%synergy
Soul's Attendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Void Rend
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Frantic Search
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Tolarian Winds
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Keep Watch
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Force of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Baleful Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Emergency Powers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Secure the Wastes
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Faithful Mending
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Narset's Reversal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
No More Lies
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Peer into the Abyss
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Echo of Eons
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Whispering Madness
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Distant Melody
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Damn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Time Spiral
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Time Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Winnowing
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Seal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Traverse Eternity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Timetwister
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Phyrexian Altar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The Wind Crystal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
12%synergy
The Water Crystal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Knowledge Is Power
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Leader's Talent
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Knights' Charge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-20%synergy
Intangible Virtue
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Bitterblossom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Three Tree City
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Command Beacon
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Cabal Coffers
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Field of the Dead
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Cactus Preserve
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Restless Reef
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Orzhov Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
The Soul Stone
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
White Lotus Tile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-23%synergy
Caves of Koilos
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Deserted Beach
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fabled Passage
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Underground Sea
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sunken Hollow
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Prismatic Vista
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Hidden Hideout
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy