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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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Gravecrawler
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
85%synergy
Diregraf Captain
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
81%synergy
Wayward Servant
85%inclusion40 decks47 decks
79%synergy
Death Baron
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Cryptbreaker
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
74%synergy
Rooftop Storm
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Zombie Master
79%inclusion37 decks47 decks
73%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
71%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
70%synergy
Necroduality
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
68%synergy
Top Cards
Corpse Knight
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Bone Miser
72%inclusion34 decks47 decks
67%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
65%synergy
Undead Warchief
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Undead Augur
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Headless Rider
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
56%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Demonic Tutor
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Rhystic Study
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Smothering Tithe
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Field of the Dead
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Lord of the Accursed
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Lord of the Undead
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
Relentless Dead
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
52%synergy
Carrion Feeder
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
51%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
45%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Warren Soultrader
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Cemetery Reaper
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
38%synergy
The Scarab God
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Champion of the Perished
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
38%synergy
Rot Hulk
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Midnight Reaper
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Graveborn Muse
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Plague Belcher
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Wonder
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Grave Titan
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Gleaming Overseer
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Binding Mummy
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Cleaver Skaab
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Master of Death
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Havengul Lich
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Vengeful Dead
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Sidisi, Regent of the Mire
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Geralf, Visionary Stitcher
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fleshbag Marauder
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Vile Entomber
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Void Rend
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Entomb
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Akroma's Will
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Negate
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Permission Denied
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Force of Negation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Terror
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deny the Witch
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Mystical Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Living Death
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Victimize
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Toxic Deluge
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Damn
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Buried Alive
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Diabolic Intent
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Raise the Palisade
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Austere Command
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Dread Return
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Army of the Damned
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
From Under the Floorboards
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Stitch Together
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Haunting Voyage
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Dominance
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
36%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Monument to Endurance
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Wand of Orcus
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Library of Leng
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Altar of Dementia
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Skullclamp
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Grimoire of the Dead
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Bontu's Monument
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Incubator
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Cursecloth Wrappings
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Herald's Horn
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Kindred Discovery
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
41%synergy
On Wings of Gold
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Animate Dead
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Open the Graves
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cover of Darkness
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Death's Majesty
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Liliana, Untouched by Death
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Unholy Grotto
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Three Tree City
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Bojuka Bog
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Cabal Coffers
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-13%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-15%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Patchwork Banner
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Crowded Crypt
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Signet
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-26%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Watery Grave
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Godless Shrine
77%inclusion36 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Raffine's Tower
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Polluted Delta
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Marsh Flats
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Underground River
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Morphic Pool
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Sunken Hollow
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Sea of Clouds
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Deserted Beach
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Fetid Pools
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Field
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy