Varina, Lich Queen (Commander) - Optimized Discard

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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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Death Baron
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
91%synergy
Necroduality
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
88%synergy
Wayward Servant
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
86%synergy
Gravecrawler
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
83%synergy
Cryptbreaker
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
75%synergy
Undead Warchief
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
74%synergy
Unholy Grotto
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
72%synergy
Corpse Knight
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
70%synergy
Rooftop Storm
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Top Cards
Zombie Master
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
68%synergy
Undead Augur
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
69%synergy
Bone Miser
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
66%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
61%synergy
Diregraf Captain
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
62%synergy
Lord of the Undead
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
64%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
On Wings of Gold
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Rhystic Study
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Field of the Dead
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Accursed
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
58%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
59%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Headless Rider
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
47%synergy
Champion of the Perished
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
49%synergy
The Scarab God
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
41%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Carrion Feeder
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
42%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Rot Hulk
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Midnight Reaper
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Relentless Dead
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Warren Soultrader
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
33%synergy
Binding Mummy
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Plague Belcher
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Graveborn Muse
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Wonder
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Murderous Rider
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Roaming Throne
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Accursed Marauder
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wizened Mentor
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Priest of the Crossing
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Bladestitched Skaab
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grave Titan
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Foulmire Knight
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Eternal Skylord
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Master of Death
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Changeling Outcast
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Mana Drain
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-12%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Chain of Vapor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Get Lost
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Plating
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ad Nauseam
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Living Death
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Reanimate
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Damn
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Victimize
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Distant Melody
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Kindred Dominance
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vindicate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Dread Summons
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Grim Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Windfall
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Dark Salvation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
38%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Wand of Orcus
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Monument to Endurance
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Library of Leng
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Altar of Dementia
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Door of Destinies
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Reconnaissance
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-7%synergy
Feast of Sanity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Zombie Infestation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Mindless Conscription
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Haunted One
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Land Tax
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Cover of Darkness
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
44%synergy
Three Tree City
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
48%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Cabal Coffers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Westvale Abbey
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the True
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Secluded Steppe
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
78%inclusion21 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Dimir Signet
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-22%synergy
Mind Stone
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Crowded Crypt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion23 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Island
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion22 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Watery Grave
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
39%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Raffine's Tower
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Flooded Strand
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
11%synergy