Linda, Kandarian Queen (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

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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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Splinter's Technique
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
89%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
80%synergy
Wayward Servant
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
77%synergy
Diregraf Captain
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Corpse Knight
83%inclusion34 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Bone Miser
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
70%synergy
Rooftop Storm
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
68%synergy
Carrion Feeder
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Reanimate
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Death Baron
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Warren Soultrader
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Undead Augur
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
61%synergy
Cryptbreaker
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Undead Warchief
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Plague Belcher
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Zombie Master
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
58%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
63%inclusion26 decks41 decks
59%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
59%inclusion24 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
72%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
65%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
62%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Rhystic Study
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
76%inclusion31 decks41 decks
63%synergy
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Field of the Dead
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
46%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Creatures
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
52%synergy
Lord of the Undead
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
51%synergy
The Scarab God
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Relentless Dead
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
47%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
45%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
33%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Champion of the Perished
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
34%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
33%synergy
Headless Rider
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
26%synergy
Midnight Reaper
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Roaming Throne
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Graveborn Muse
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Rot Hulk
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
20%inclusion8 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Binding Mummy
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Master of Death
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Grave Titan
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Wizened Mentor
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Havengul Lich
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Repository Skaab
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Grim Servant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Ghast
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Liliana's Standard Bearer
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Prized Amalgam
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Putrid Goblin
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Embalmed Ascendant
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Foulmire Knight
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
39%synergy
Path to Exile
49%inclusion20 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Dark Ritual
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Swan Song
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Force of Will
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
27%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Void Rend
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
-17%synergy
Intuition
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Culling the Weak
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Chain of Vapor
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Plating
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Flusterstorm
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Silence
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Toxic Deluge
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Living Death
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Imperial Seal
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Diabolic Intent
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Victimize
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Windfall
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Buried Alive
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
15%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Welcome the Dead
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Grim Tutor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Feed the Swarm
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Farewell
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
44%inclusion18 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
35%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Monument to Endurance
23%inclusion9 decks40 decks
16%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Wand of Orcus
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
8%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Necroduality
56%inclusion23 decks41 decks
52%synergy
On Wings of Gold
38%inclusion15 decks40 decks
30%synergy
Kindred Discovery
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Animate Dead
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
25%synergy
Mystic Remora
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Black Market Connections
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
22%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Reconnaissance
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
7%synergy
Dance of the Dead
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Grave Pact
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Necromancy
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Land Tax
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Zombie Infestation
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
73%inclusion30 decks41 decks
60%synergy
Unholy Grotto
54%inclusion22 decks41 decks
48%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
43%synergy
Three Tree City
39%inclusion16 decks41 decks
35%synergy
Cabal Coffers
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
24%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-14%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion32 decks41 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion27 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
37%inclusion15 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
-11%synergy
The Soul Stone
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Patchwork Banner
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-3%synergy
Mox Opal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Springleaf Drum
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Lands
Underground Sea
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion41 decks41 decks
84%synergy
Tundra
98%inclusion40 decks41 decks
82%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Godless Shrine
95%inclusion39 decks41 decks
44%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
42%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
57%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion38 decks41 decks
54%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
90%inclusion37 decks41 decks
40%synergy
Island
88%inclusion36 decks41 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
85%inclusion35 decks41 decks
-6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
80%inclusion33 decks41 decks
74%synergy
Vault of Champions
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
29%synergy
Morphic Pool
61%inclusion25 decks41 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
37%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion21 decks41 decks
10%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
31%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
36%synergy
Sea of Clouds
46%inclusion19 decks41 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
41%inclusion17 decks41 decks
32%synergy
Exotic Orchard
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
-25%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion13 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Misty Rainforest
29%inclusion12 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Prismatic Vista
27%inclusion11 decks41 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
20%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-1%synergy
Isolated Chapel
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-21%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
-18%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Silent Clearing
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-22%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
-7%synergy