Hope Estheim (Commander) - Core

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Benjamin Levin
Jan 13, 2026
The 10 Most Fun Commanders of 2025
With almost 500 new commanders in 2025, Ben had his work cut out for him making his list of the most fun. Come see which legends made the cut.
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Curious Farm Animals
6.0%inclusion10 decks168 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
4.1%inclusion7 decks170 decks
1%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
3.0%inclusion5 decks168 decks
-1%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
2.3%inclusion4 decks172 decks
1%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
2.3%inclusion4 decks173 decks
-3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
The Wind Crystal
82%inclusion393 decks482 decks
71%synergy
Rhox Faithmender
68%inclusion327 decks482 decks
63%synergy
The Water Crystal
69%inclusion334 decks482 decks
60%synergy
Soul Warden
65%inclusion313 decks482 decks
58%synergy
Space-Time Anomaly
63%inclusion238 decks379 decks
56%synergy
Will, Scion of Peace
57%inclusion274 decks482 decks
53%synergy
Adventurer's Inn
58%inclusion278 decks482 decks
51%synergy
Fumigate
55%inclusion267 decks482 decks
50%synergy
Cleric Class
54%inclusion260 decks482 decks
50%synergy
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
54%inclusion258 decks482 decks
47%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
70%inclusion338 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion252 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Soul's Attendant
51%inclusion246 decks482 decks
46%synergy
Drogskol Reaver
51%inclusion245 decks482 decks
45%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
50%inclusion242 decks482 decks
44%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
50%inclusion239 decks482 decks
41%synergy
Dovin's Veto
49%inclusion238 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Congregate
49%inclusion237 decks482 decks
46%synergy
Aerith Gainsborough
48%inclusion231 decks482 decks
43%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
46%inclusion223 decks482 decks
37%synergy
Creatures
Angel of Vitality
43%inclusion207 decks482 decks
40%synergy
Haliya, Guided by Light
42%inclusion169 decks403 decks
37%synergy
The Gaffer
41%inclusion199 decks482 decks
38%synergy
Gold-Forged Thopteryx
41%inclusion198 decks482 decks
31%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
40%inclusion192 decks482 decks
33%synergy
Exemplar of Light
39%inclusion186 decks482 decks
35%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
38%inclusion185 decks482 decks
36%synergy
Ruin Crab
38%inclusion181 decks482 decks
35%synergy
Mangara, the Diplomat
37%inclusion178 decks482 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
34%inclusion166 decks482 decks
31%synergy
Bruvac the Grandiloquent
32%inclusion155 decks482 decks
29%synergy
Sphinx of the Revelation
32%inclusion154 decks482 decks
29%synergy
Guide of Souls
31%inclusion151 decks482 decks
28%synergy
Serra Ascendant
31%inclusion148 decks482 decks
26%synergy
Suture Priest
29%inclusion142 decks482 decks
27%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
29%inclusion142 decks482 decks
24%synergy
Hinterland Sanctifier
28%inclusion134 decks482 decks
26%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
27%inclusion129 decks482 decks
23%synergy
Wall of Reverence
25%inclusion121 decks482 decks
24%synergy
Gogo, Master of Mimicry
23%inclusion113 decks482 decks
20%synergy
Lunarch Veteran
22%inclusion107 decks482 decks
21%synergy
The Mindskinner
22%inclusion107 decks482 decks
20%synergy
Auriok Champion
22%inclusion107 decks482 decks
21%synergy
Nyx-Fleece Ram
22%inclusion106 decks482 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
20%inclusion96 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Celestine, the Living Saint
17%inclusion84 decks482 decks
15%synergy
Elenda's Hierophant
17%inclusion84 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Knight of Dawn's Light
17%inclusion82 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
17%inclusion80 decks482 decks
15%synergy
Resplendent Angel
16%inclusion79 decks482 decks
15%synergy
Lifecreed Duo
16%inclusion77 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion77 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Archangel of Thune
16%inclusion76 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Angel
16%inclusion75 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
16%inclusion75 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion71 decks482 decks
-11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion71 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Distinguished Conjurer
14%inclusion68 decks482 decks
13%synergy
Angel of Destiny
14%inclusion67 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Daxos of Meletis
14%inclusion66 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Ajani's Pridemate
13%inclusion65 decks482 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion62 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
12%inclusion58 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion54 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Windborn Muse
11%inclusion52 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Impassioned Orator
11%inclusion51 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Martyr of Sands
10%inclusion49 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Valkyrie Harbinger
10%inclusion46 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Ocelot Pride
10%inclusion46 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Voice of the Blessed
10%inclusion46 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Beacon of Immortality
45%inclusion219 decks482 decks
41%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion219 decks482 decks
-8%synergy
Riot Control
44%inclusion214 decks482 decks
41%synergy
Restoration Magic
43%inclusion205 decks481 decks
36%synergy
Absorb
43%inclusion205 decks482 decks
36%synergy
War Report
30%inclusion147 decks482 decks
29%synergy
Revitalize
30%inclusion143 decks482 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Sacrament
26%inclusion125 decks482 decks
24%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
25%inclusion121 decks482 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion118 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion114 decks482 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion112 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Faithful Mending
21%inclusion102 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion101 decks482 decks
-7%synergy
Honor the Fallen
19%inclusion92 decks482 decks
18%synergy
Light of Hope
19%inclusion90 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Union of the Third Path
18%inclusion85 decks482 decks
15%synergy
Battle Menu
13%inclusion64 decks481 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion64 decks482 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion60 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Visions of Beyond
12%inclusion60 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Invoke the Divine
11%inclusion55 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Aetherize
11%inclusion54 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Rest for the Weary
11%inclusion52 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Drown in Dreams
11%inclusion52 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Reflection
11%inclusion51 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Charm
10%inclusion50 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Didn't Say Please
10%inclusion49 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
9.3%inclusion45 decks482 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
9.1%inclusion44 decks482 decks
-7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Frantic Search
8.5%inclusion41 decks482 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
8.1%inclusion39 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Into the Story
7.3%inclusion35 decks482 decks
7%synergy
Moogles' Valor
7.3%inclusion35 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
6.2%inclusion30 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.2%inclusion30 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Thought Collapse
5.6%inclusion27 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Magic Damper
5.0%inclusion24 decks479 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Maddening Cacophony
30%inclusion143 decks482 decks
27%synergy
Fractured Sanity
29%inclusion142 decks482 decks
27%synergy
Sanctify
27%inclusion128 decks482 decks
25%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion111 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion104 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Tasha's Hideous Laughter
20%inclusion98 decks482 decks
18%synergy
White Sun's Twilight
18%inclusion87 decks482 decks
15%synergy
Time Wipe
14%inclusion66 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Cut Your Losses
13%inclusion65 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion61 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion60 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Traumatize
12%inclusion58 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Chaplain's Blessing
12%inclusion57 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.9%inclusion43 decks482 decks
-7%synergy
Lucky Offering
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Storm Herd
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion37 decks482 decks
-4%synergy
Search Warrant
7.5%inclusion36 decks482 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion25 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion25 decks482 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
38%inclusion184 decks482 decks
33%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
38%inclusion182 decks482 decks
36%synergy
Riverchurn Monument
34%inclusion165 decks482 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
34%inclusion165 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
30%inclusion147 decks482 decks
24%synergy
Excalibur II
27%inclusion130 decks476 decks
25%synergy
Cosmos Elixir
26%inclusion124 decks482 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
23%inclusion112 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
19%inclusion93 decks482 decks
17%synergy
Profane Memento
18%inclusion87 decks482 decks
17%synergy
Venser's Journal
16%inclusion76 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Mindcrank
15%inclusion73 decks482 decks
14%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
13%inclusion63 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Pearl Medallion
11%inclusion54 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Mesmeric Orb
11%inclusion52 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
11%inclusion51 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Elixir
10%inclusion49 decks479 decks
9%synergy
Ivory Tower
10%inclusion47 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Strionic Resonator
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
8.3%inclusion40 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Altar of the Brood
7.1%inclusion34 decks482 decks
4%synergy
White Mage's Staff
7.1%inclusion34 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Fountain of Renewal
6.8%inclusion33 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Tablet of the Guilds
6.4%inclusion31 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
6.2%inclusion30 decks482 decks
4%synergy
The Book of Exalted Deeds
6.0%inclusion29 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.6%inclusion27 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion27 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Sapphire Medallion
5.4%inclusion26 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Zuran Orb
5.2%inclusion25 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Propaganda
44%inclusion210 decks482 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Hope
42%inclusion203 decks482 decks
40%synergy
Ghostly Prison
34%inclusion166 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Boon Reflection
30%inclusion145 decks482 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
27%inclusion129 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Psychic Corrosion
24%inclusion115 decks482 decks
21%synergy
Rest in Peace
22%inclusion105 decks482 decks
17%synergy
Griffin Aerie
21%inclusion99 decks482 decks
20%synergy
Test of Endurance
20%inclusion96 decks482 decks
18%synergy
Dawn of Hope
19%inclusion91 decks482 decks
18%synergy
Ajani's Welcome
17%inclusion84 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Fraying Sanity
13%inclusion61 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Case of the Uneaten Feast
12%inclusion57 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Angelic Accord
12%inclusion56 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Light of Promise
11%inclusion53 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Sphinx's Tutelage
11%inclusion52 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
10%inclusion50 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
10%inclusion46 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Ashes of the Abhorrent
9.3%inclusion45 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Court of Cunning
9.1%inclusion44 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Mantle
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
7%synergy
Memory Erosion
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion39 decks482 decks
-8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
7.9%inclusion38 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion37 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Tutelage
6.4%inclusion31 decks482 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.4%inclusion31 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Spirit Link
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Ajani, Strength of the Pride
17%inclusion84 decks482 decks
16%synergy
Jace, the Perfected Mind
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Radiant Fountain
45%inclusion217 decks482 decks
41%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion161 decks482 decks
-15%synergy
Kabira Crossroads
22%inclusion107 decks482 decks
20%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
17%inclusion83 decks482 decks
13%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion76 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion65 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion59 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
12%inclusion57 decks482 decks
-7%synergy
Mistrise Village
10%inclusion49 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Steppe
10%inclusion47 decks482 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.9%inclusion38 decks482 decks
-3%synergy
Seraph Sanctuary
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.8%inclusion28 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
81%inclusion392 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion377 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion214 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion204 decks482 decks
-16%synergy
Pristine Talisman
38%inclusion181 decks482 decks
34%synergy
Thought Vessel
23%inclusion113 decks482 decks
-19%synergy
Fellwar Stone
18%inclusion88 decks482 decks
-11%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion71 decks482 decks
-12%synergy
Midnight Clock
8.7%inclusion42 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.1%inclusion39 decks482 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion476 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Island
98%inclusion474 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
85%inclusion408 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
70%inclusion335 decks482 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
67%inclusion322 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Tranquil Cove
58%inclusion281 decks482 decks
39%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
52%inclusion252 decks482 decks
10%synergy
Port Town
47%inclusion228 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
41%inclusion197 decks482 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
40%inclusion192 decks482 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
37%inclusion180 decks482 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
36%inclusion172 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion163 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion161 decks482 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
33%inclusion158 decks482 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
30%inclusion147 decks482 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
30%inclusion145 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
25%inclusion122 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
25%inclusion121 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
21%inclusion103 decks482 decks
5%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
20%inclusion95 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion87 decks482 decks
-3%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion79 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Nimbus Maze
16%inclusion79 decks482 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion76 decks482 decks
-2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
15%inclusion71 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion68 decks482 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion68 decks482 decks
0%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion66 decks482 decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
13%inclusion65 decks482 decks
12%synergy
Brokers Hideout
13%inclusion64 decks482 decks
11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion60 decks482 decks
-1%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion48 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Sharlayan, Nation of Scholars
10%inclusion48 decks482 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion47 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
9.1%inclusion44 decks482 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
8.3%inclusion40 decks482 decks
2%synergy
Crossroads Village
5.2%inclusion25 decks478 decks
5%synergy