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
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Mathemagics
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Skullclamp
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
58%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
49%synergy
Reliquary Tower
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
47%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
46%synergy
Anointed Procession
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
45%synergy
Windfall
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
44%synergy
Raffine, Scheming Seer
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
43%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
37%synergy
Kindred Discovery
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Corpse Knight
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
32%synergy
Dovin's Veto
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
50%synergy
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
27%synergy
The One Ring
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Exalted Sunborn
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
35%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Sanctum Seeker
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
38%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Vodalian Wave-Knight
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Charismatic Conqueror
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Elenda, the Dusk Rose
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
33%synergy
Knight Exemplar
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
29%synergy
Wispdrinker Vampire
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Jace's Archivist
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Blood Artist
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ayara, First of Locthwain
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Moonshaker Cavalry
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
20%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Ledger Shredder
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Soul Warden
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Krav, the Unredeemed
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Cruel Celebrant
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Champion of Dusk
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Kozilek, Butcher of Truth
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Captivating Vampire
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Herald of Hoofbeats
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Notion Thief
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Bitterbloom Bearer
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Curiosity Crafter
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Welcoming Vampire
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Preacher of the Schism
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Marauding Blight-Priest
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Amalia Benavides Aguirre
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Edgar, Charmed Groom
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Ocelot Pride
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Elenda, Saint of Dusk
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Bartolomé del Presidio
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Viscera Seer
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Starwinder
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Cosmogrand Zenith
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
7%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Soul's Attendant
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Verrak, Warped Sengir
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
26%synergy
Dark Ritual
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Void Rend
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Frantic Search
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Swan Song
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Path to Exile
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
27%synergy
Tolarian Winds
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Clever Concealment
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Stinging Study
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Brainsurge
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Resculpt
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Keep Watch
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Permission Denied
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Lethal Scheme
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Restoration Magic
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Flare of Fortitude
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Treacherous Greed
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Emergency Powers
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Baleful Mastery
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Faithful Mending
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
No More Lies
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Pact of Negation
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Spider-Sense
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Peer into the Abyss
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
36%synergy
Distant Melody
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Echo of Eons
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Whispering Madness
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Damn
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
4%synergy
Time Spiral
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Time Reversal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Olivia's Wrath
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Winnowing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Pitiless Carnage
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Victimize
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Silver Scrutiny
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Exsanguinate
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Traverse Eternity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Insatiable Avarice
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Timetwister
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Zero Point Ballad
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Singularity Rupture
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Relm's Sketching
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Combat Tutorial
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
The Wind Crystal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
13%synergy
The Water Crystal
18%inclusion3 decks17 decks
16%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Knowledge Is Power
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
41%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
19%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Struggle for Project Purity
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Leader's Talent
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Necrodominance
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Knights' Charge
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Intangible Virtue
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-19%synergy
Bitterblossom
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Moonlit Meditation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Elspeth, Sun's Champion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Three Tree City
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
10%synergy
Command Beacon
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Bojuka Bog
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-13%synergy
Minas Tirith
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Cactus Preserve
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Field of the Dead
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Restless Reef
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
67%inclusion14 decks21 decks
42%synergy
Talisman of Progress
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
40%synergy
Orzhov Signet
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Dimir Signet
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Fellwar Stone
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Signet
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
17%synergy
The Soul Stone
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
19%synergy
Patchwork Banner
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
6%synergy
White Lotus Tile
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
10%synergy
Hedron Archive
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion21 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion19 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
86%inclusion18 decks21 decks
34%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion17 decks21 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
76%inclusion16 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Raffine's Tower
71%inclusion15 decks21 decks
31%synergy
Polluted Delta
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
24%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion13 decks21 decks
23%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Vault of Champions
57%inclusion12 decks21 decks
25%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion11 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion10 decks21 decks
-6%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion9 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
38%inclusion8 decks21 decks
17%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
33%inclusion7 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
14%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
-9%synergy
Path of Ancestry
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
1%synergy
Meticulous Archive
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Fabled Passage
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
16%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
21%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Scrubland
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
-21%synergy
Mana Confluence
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Hideout
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Dismal Backwater
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
1%synergy