Varina, Lich Queen (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Bloodline Bidding
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
15%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Ninja Teen
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
3%synergy
Winnowing
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
98%inclusion46 decks47 decks
92%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
87%inclusion41 decks47 decks
84%synergy
Wayward Servant
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
83%synergy
Rooftop Storm
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
78%synergy
Warren Soultrader
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
66%synergy
Carrion Feeder
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Diregraf Captain
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
64%synergy
Death Baron
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
63%synergy
Cryptbreaker
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
61%synergy
Corpse Knight
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Bone Miser
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
-6%synergy
Undead Augur
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
56%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
58%synergy
Zombie Master
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
60%inclusion28 decks47 decks
55%synergy
Necroduality
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
53%synergy
Undead Warchief
57%inclusion27 decks47 decks
54%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
50%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
64%inclusion30 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Demonic Tutor
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
41%synergy
Rhystic Study
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Ancient Tomb
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Field of the Dead
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Relentless Dead
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Headless Rider
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
49%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
47%synergy
Plague Belcher
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Lord of the Undead
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
42%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
36%synergy
The Scarab God
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Reaper
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Graveborn Muse
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Champion of the Perished
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Rot Hulk
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Accursed Marauder
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Shambling Ghast
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
21%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Murderous Rider
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Grim Servant
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Roaming Throne
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Master of Death
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Havengul Lich
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wonder
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Putrid Goblin
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Binding Mummy
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Wizened Mentor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Foulmire Knight
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Gisa and Geralf
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Grave Titan
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Vengeful Dead
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Entomb
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
29%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Path to Exile
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Void Rend
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Counterspell
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
-16%synergy
Mana Drain
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Despark
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Intuition
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Culling the Weak
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Lazotep Plating
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Ritual
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dispel
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Force of Negation
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Fracture
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Crib Swap
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Songs of the Damned
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Render Silent
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Permission Denied
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Damn
34%inclusion16 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Diabolic Intent
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Windfall
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Victimize
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Buried Alive
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Imperial Seal
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Unearth
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Dread Return
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Rise of the Dark Realms
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Dark Salvation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Monument to Endurance
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Altar of Dementia
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Skullclamp
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Bontu's Monument
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Library of Leng
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Wand of Orcus
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
On Wings of Gold
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
27%synergy
Kindred Discovery
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Reconnaissance
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
27%synergy
Black Market Connections
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Anointed Procession
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Necromancy
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Teval's Judgment
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Necromancer's Covenant
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Zombie Infestation
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
40%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
70%inclusion33 decks47 decks
57%synergy
Unholy Grotto
55%inclusion26 decks47 decks
50%synergy
Three Tree City
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
26%synergy
Cabal Coffers
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-19%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
3%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Command Beacon
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion45 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion43 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Crowded Crypt
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
The Soul Stone
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
-22%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-12%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion44 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Island
89%inclusion42 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Godless Shrine
83%inclusion39 decks47 decks
32%synergy
Plains
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
-11%synergy
Watery Grave
81%inclusion38 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
74%inclusion35 decks47 decks
24%synergy
Polluted Delta
68%inclusion32 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Marsh Flats
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
30%synergy
Flooded Strand
66%inclusion31 decks47 decks
28%synergy
Raffine's Tower
53%inclusion25 decks47 decks
12%synergy
Cavern of Souls
51%inclusion24 decks47 decks
44%synergy
Vault of Champions
49%inclusion23 decks47 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
47%inclusion22 decks47 decks
19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
-14%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
45%inclusion21 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Underground River
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
9%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion17 decks47 decks
22%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-10%synergy
Undercity Sewers
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Sunken Hollow
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
32%inclusion15 decks47 decks
0%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
25%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
28%inclusion13 decks47 decks
17%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
26%inclusion12 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Underground Sea
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
1%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
-33%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
-21%synergy
Misty Rainforest
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
10%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
14%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
-4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
4%synergy
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