Varina, Lich Queen (Commander) - Optimized Combo

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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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Turbulent Moor
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Ninja Teen
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
98%inclusion48 decks49 decks
92%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
84%synergy
Wayward Servant
90%inclusion44 decks49 decks
83%synergy
Rooftop Storm
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
74%synergy
Warren Soultrader
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Carrion Feeder
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
65%synergy
Cryptbreaker
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
63%synergy
Diregraf Captain
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Corpse Knight
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Death Baron
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
61%synergy
Top Cards
Undead Augur
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
58%synergy
Bone Miser
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Zombie Master
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Necroduality
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
53%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
56%inclusion27 decks48 decks
52%synergy
Relentless Dead
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Cyclonic Rift
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Demonic Tutor
63%inclusion31 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Field of the Dead
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Creatures
Headless Rider
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Undead Warchief
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
46%synergy
Plague Belcher
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
44%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
43%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
43%inclusion20 decks47 decks
39%synergy
Lord of the Undead
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
40%inclusion19 decks47 decks
35%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
37%synergy
The Scarab God
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
31%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Midnight Reaper
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
34%synergy
Champion of the Perished
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Rot Hulk
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Shambling Ghast
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
28%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Graveborn Muse
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
25%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Murderous Rider
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Accursed Marauder
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Roaming Throne
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Master of Death
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Grim Servant
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Foulmire Knight
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Binding Mummy
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
11%synergy
Havengul Lich
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Wonder
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Putrid Goblin
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Changeling Outcast
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Wizened Mentor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Blood Artist
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Repository Skaab
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Stitcher's Supplier
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Grave Titan
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
11%inclusion5 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Entomb
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Void Rend
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Despark
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Akroma's Will
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Chain of Vapor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Intuition
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
14%synergy
Culling the Weak
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Lazotep Plating
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Songs of the Damned
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Plumb the Forbidden
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Dispel
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Crib Swap
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Permission Denied
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Render Silent
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Force of Negation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Consultation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Spell Pierce
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
33%synergy
Living Death
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Diabolic Intent
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
30%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Damn
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Victimize
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Dread Return
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Seal
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-3%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Supreme Verdict
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Stitch Together
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Dark Salvation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Raise the Palisade
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Monument to Endurance
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
23%inclusion11 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Altar of Dementia
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
19%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Skullclamp
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Bontu's Monument
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Library of Leng
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Wand of Orcus
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Coat of Arms
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Dolmen Gate
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Greaves
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-17%synergy
Enchantments
On Wings of Gold
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Kindred Discovery
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
2%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
11%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Animate Dead
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion6 decks48 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Zombie Infestation
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Necromancy
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Tortured Existence
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Dance of the Dead
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Necromancer's Covenant
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Out of the Tombs
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
42%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Liliana, the Last Hope
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
54%synergy
Unholy Grotto
57%inclusion28 decks49 decks
51%synergy
Three Tree City
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
41%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
30%inclusion14 decks47 decks
23%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Cabal Coffers
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
19%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Ghost Quarter
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Buried Ruin
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Castle Locthwain
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion47 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion43 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
49%inclusion24 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-15%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-10%synergy
Chrome Mox
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-18%synergy
Mana Vault
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
-13%synergy
Crowded Crypt
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
3%synergy
The Soul Stone
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
-22%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Springleaf Drum
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
94%inclusion46 decks49 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
0%synergy
Island
92%inclusion45 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Plains
84%inclusion41 decks49 decks
-8%synergy
Watery Grave
80%inclusion39 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Polluted Delta
69%inclusion34 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Flooded Strand
67%inclusion33 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Marsh Flats
65%inclusion32 decks49 decks
29%synergy
Cavern of Souls
55%inclusion27 decks49 decks
48%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion26 decks49 decks
21%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion25 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion23 decks49 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
45%inclusion22 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Sea of Clouds
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
39%inclusion19 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion16 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
-1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
-14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
City of Brass
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
24%inclusion12 decks49 decks
22%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
-32%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Misty Rainforest
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
-20%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion9 decks48 decks
8%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Fetid Heath
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
5%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
17%inclusion8 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion8 decks48 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion8 decks49 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
-2%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
8%synergy