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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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Gathering Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
92%inclusion33 decks36 decks
85%synergy
Wayward Servant
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
82%synergy
Death Baron
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
79%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
78%inclusion28 decks36 decks
73%synergy
Undead Warchief
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
69%synergy
Necroduality
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
68%synergy
Unholy Grotto
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
66%synergy
Corpse Knight
75%inclusion27 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Zombie Master
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
64%synergy
Top Cards
Cryptbreaker
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
63%synergy
Bone Miser
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Rooftop Storm
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Diregraf Captain
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
62%synergy
Undead Augur
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
61%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
59%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
64%inclusion23 decks36 decks
60%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
55%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Smothering Tithe
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Tutor
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Field of the Dead
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Protection
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
God-Eternal Oketra
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
50%synergy
Lord of the Undead
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
53%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
40%synergy
Carrion Feeder
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Headless Rider
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Champion of the Perished
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
45%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
40%synergy
The Scarab God
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
36%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Relentless Dead
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Warren Soultrader
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
35%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Plague Belcher
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Rot Hulk
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
31%synergy
Graveborn Muse
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Midnight Reaper
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Binding Mummy
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
28%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Wonder
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Wizened Mentor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
21%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Grave Titan
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Accursed Marauder
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Foulmire Knight
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Priest of the Crossing
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Bladestitched Skaab
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tomb Tyrant
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Blood Artist
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Eternal Skylord
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Master of Death
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Dark Ritual
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Void Rend
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Entomb
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Despark
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Akroma's Will
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Chain of Vapor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Lazotep Plating
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Shadow of the Grave
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-3%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Drown in the Loch
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Frantic Search
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Deadly Dispute
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Get Lost
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Dispel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Force of Will
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-7%synergy
Ad Nauseam
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Pact of Negation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Victimize
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
32%synergy
Damn
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
24%synergy
Diabolic Intent
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
15%synergy
Kindred Dominance
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Dread Summons
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Distant Melody
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Pact of the Serpent
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Unearth
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Vindicate
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Stitch Together
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Unburial Rites
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dark Salvation
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Lively Dirge
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dismantling Wave
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Night's Whisper
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Call to the Netherworld
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cryptcaller Chariot
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
38%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Monument to Endurance
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Wand of Orcus
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
26%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Library of Leng
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Skullclamp
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Bontu's Monument
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Jet Medallion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Throne of the God-Pharaoh
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Door of Destinies
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Feldon's Cane
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Incubator
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dolmen Gate
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Altar of Dementia
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
On Wings of Gold
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
51%synergy
Kindred Discovery
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
34%synergy
Reconnaissance
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
30%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
27%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
31%inclusion11 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Anointed Procession
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
0%synergy
Knowledge Is Power
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Feast of Sanity
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Zombie Infestation
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Tortured Existence
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Dreadhorde Invasion
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Sanguine Bond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Necropotence
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Cover of Darkness
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Haunted One
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Grave Pact
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Teval's Judgment
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Faith of the Devoted
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mindless Conscription
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Alexi's Cloak
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Propaganda
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-22%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Utility Lands
Accursed Duneyard
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
37%synergy
Three Tree City
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
41%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Bojuka Bog
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Cabal Coffers
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Westvale Abbey
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Desert of the True
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Desert of the Mindful
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
7%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Desert of the Glorified
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-6%synergy
Emergence Zone
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Lonely Sandbar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Secluded Steppe
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Castle Locthwain
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion34 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion32 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion15 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion12 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion4 decks36 decks
-20%synergy
Crowded Crypt
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Diamond
8.3%inclusion3 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Mox Amber
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion35 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion30 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Island
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-12%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion29 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion26 decks36 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion25 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion24 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Polluted Delta
61%inclusion22 decks36 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
58%inclusion21 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
20%synergy
Marsh Flats
56%inclusion20 decks36 decks
19%synergy
Cavern of Souls
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
46%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion19 decks36 decks
25%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
50%inclusion18 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion17 decks36 decks
-11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
-10%synergy
Underground River
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
44%inclusion16 decks36 decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion14 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
-4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion13 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
28%inclusion10 decks36 decks
-13%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion9 decks36 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion8 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
13%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
8%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion7 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Fabled Passage
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-1%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
4%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-8%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
1%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Silence
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion6 decks36 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
-2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion5 decks36 decks
7%synergy