Varina, Lich Queen (Commander) - Optimized Discard

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Nick Price
Sep 3, 2025
Nick Price
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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Gathering Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Death Baron
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
92%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Gravecrawler
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Wayward Servant
90%inclusion28 decks31 decks
84%synergy
Undead Warchief
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
81%synergy
Necroduality
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
80%synergy
Cryptbreaker
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Unholy Grotto
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Zombie Master
77%inclusion24 decks31 decks
72%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Top Cards
Corpse Knight
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Rooftop Storm
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Diregraf Captain
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
70%synergy
Undead Augur
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
69%synergy
Bone Miser
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
66%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
68%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
63%synergy
Lord of the Undead
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
62%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
61%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Field of the Dead
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Protection
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
God-Eternal Oketra
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
48%synergy
Champion of the Perished
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
52%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
47%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Carrion Feeder
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Headless Rider
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
46%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
The Scarab God
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Relentless Dead
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Rot Hulk
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Warren Soultrader
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
31%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Graveborn Muse
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Midnight Reaper
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Plague Belcher
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Binding Mummy
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
20%synergy
Murderous Rider
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Wizened Mentor
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Foulmire Knight
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Bladestitched Skaab
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Grave Titan
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Master of Death
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Priest of the Crossing
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Changeling Outcast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Shambling Ghast
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Rollick
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-4%synergy
Songs of the Damned
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Negate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Plating
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Dispute
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Get Lost
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Ad Nauseam
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Generous Gift
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Sorceries
Zombie Apocalypse
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
39%synergy
Living Death
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Reanimate
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Victimize
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Damn
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
25%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Kindred Dominance
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Distant Melody
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vindicate
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Summons
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dark Salvation
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Dismantling Wave
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Night's Whisper
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Buried Alive
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Stitch Together
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Unburial Rites
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Alhammarret's Archive
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
36%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Wand of Orcus
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Library of Leng
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
18%synergy
Bontu's Monument
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Herald's Horn
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Lightning Greaves
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Skullclamp
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Jet Medallion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
The One Ring
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Door of Destinies
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
On Wings of Gold
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
54%synergy
Kindred Discovery
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
37%synergy
Reconnaissance
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
33%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
32%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
24%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Feast of Sanity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Zombie Infestation
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Cover of Darkness
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Haunted One
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Teval's Judgment
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Sanguine Bond
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Mindless Conscription
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Tortured Existence
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
41%synergy
Three Tree City
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Cabal Coffers
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Westvale Abbey
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Ghost Quarter
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Desert of the True
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Secluded Steppe
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion29 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion22 decks31 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion14 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
32%inclusion10 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Patchwork Banner
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
10%inclusion3 decks31 decks
-22%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion30 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
84%inclusion26 decks31 decks
-8%synergy
Island
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion25 decks31 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
68%inclusion21 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion20 decks31 decks
15%synergy
Godless Shrine
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Path of Ancestry
61%inclusion19 decks31 decks
34%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Polluted Delta
55%inclusion17 decks31 decks
17%synergy
Raffine's Tower
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
11%synergy
Cavern of Souls
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion16 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion15 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
-17%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Vault of Champions
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
39%inclusion12 decks31 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
-12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
10%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Undercity Sewers
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
5%synergy
Fabled Passage
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
7%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion6 decks31 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Pools
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
2%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Silence
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
1%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
-3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
6%synergy
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