Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain (Commander) - Optimized

Alternate Names:

Dustin, Gadget Genius // Will the WiseDustin, Gadget Genius // Will the Wise

Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Wernog, Rider's Chaplain
Rank #1,500
34decks
Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Don & Leo, Problem Solvers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
79%inclusion27 decks34 decks
76%synergy
Teleportation Circle
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Soulherder
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
71%synergy
Ephemerate
71%inclusion24 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Displacer Kitten
74%inclusion25 decks34 decks
67%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
63%synergy
Panharmonicon
65%inclusion22 decks34 decks
62%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
57%synergy
Time Sieve
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
56%synergy
Disorder in the Court
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
55%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
54%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
53%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
51%synergy
Tezzeret, Master of the Bridge
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
52%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
47%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
62%inclusion21 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
27%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Creatures
Ethereal Investigator
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Baleful Strix
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
46%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
43%synergy
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Marionette Apprentice
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Marionette Master
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Tivit, Seller of Secrets
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Persuasive Interrogators
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Brago, King Eternal
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Deadeye Navigator
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Merchant of Truth
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Nadier's Nightblade
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Elesh Norn, Mother of Machines
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Junk Winder
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Charming Prince
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Dour Port-Mage
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Felidar Guardian
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Gandalf the White
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Disciple of the Vault
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
16%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Yorion, Sky Nomad
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Restoration Angel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Eloise, Nephalia Sleuth
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Ravenous Chupacabra
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Eldrazi Displacer
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thraben Inspector
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Golbez, Crystal Collector
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
8%synergy
Y'shtola Rhul
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Dawnbringer Cleric
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ertai Resurrected
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Inquisitor Greyfax
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Void Rend
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Cloudshift
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
42%synergy
Ghostly Flicker
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Officious Interrogation
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Momentary Blink
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Eerie Interlude
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
31%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Dispute
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Dispatch
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Essence Flux
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Lae'zel's Acrobatics
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Despark
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Whir of Invention
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-8%synergy
Parting Gust
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Force of Negation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Ghostway
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-14%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Vanishing Verse
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Planar Incision
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Blur
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Turn to Mist
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sublime Epiphany
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Withering Torment
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Resculpt
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Dig Through Time
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Waterbender's Restoration
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Rise and Shine
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Damn
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Thoughtcast
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Voyage Home
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Rite of Oblivion
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Reanimate
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Reprocess
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Follow the Bodies
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Lich-Knights' Conquest
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Damnation
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Universal Surveillance
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Boomerang Basics
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Krark-Clan Ironworks
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
40%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Worldwalker Helm
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
13%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Demonic Junker
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Phoenix Fleet Airship
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Meek
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Cranial Plating
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Thopter Foundry
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Clock of Omens
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
The Enigma Jewel
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Crystal Shard
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Unwinding Clock
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Moonsilver Key
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Tarrian's Journal
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Altar of the Brood
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-18%synergy
Enchantments
Candlekeep Sage
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
41%synergy
Agent of the Iron Throne
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Anointed Procession
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
22%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Obsessive Pursuit
25%inclusion5 decks20 decks
24%synergy
Thorough Investigation
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Virtue of Knowledge
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Search the Premises
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Far Traveler
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-9%synergy
Airbender Ascension
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Armed with Proof
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Animate Dead
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Trail of Evidence
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Ghostly Prison
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-17%synergy
Propaganda
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-22%synergy
Heartless Summoning
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
28%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Aminatou, the Fateshifter
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
1%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Tezzeret the Seeker
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Havengul Laboratory
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
49%synergy
Seat of the Synod
47%inclusion16 decks34 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Vault of Whispers
44%inclusion15 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Inventors' Fair
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Urza's Saga
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
24%synergy
Archway of Innovation
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
26%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Uthros, Titanic Godcore
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
17%synergy
Buried Ruin
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
-1%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Treasure Vault
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
97%inclusion33 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Sol Ring
91%inclusion31 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
59%inclusion20 decks34 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion18 decks34 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Opal
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Mox Amber
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
12%inclusion4 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Basalt Monolith
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Mind Stone
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
-7%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Swamp
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion34 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion30 decks34 decks
37%synergy
Godless Shrine
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
85%inclusion29 decks34 decks
35%synergy
Raffine's Tower
76%inclusion26 decks34 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
32%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
29%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion23 decks34 decks
30%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion17 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion14 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
35%inclusion12 decks34 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
32%inclusion11 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-5%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion10 decks34 decks
-3%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
12%synergy
Spire of Industry
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion9 decks34 decks
-11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
24%inclusion8 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Goldmire Bridge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
Choked Estuary
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Razortide Bridge
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
-34%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion7 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Windswept Heath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
18%inclusion6 decks34 decks
-23%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
2%synergy
Shineshadow Snarl
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
4%synergy