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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Winnowing
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Bloodline Bidding
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Gravecrawler
98%inclusion41 decks42 decks
91%synergy
Wayward Servant
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
84%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
82%synergy
Rooftop Storm
86%inclusion36 decks42 decks
80%synergy
Diregraf Captain
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
69%synergy
Death Baron
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
64%synergy
Warren Soultrader
68%inclusion28 decks41 decks
64%synergy
Corpse Knight
74%inclusion31 decks42 decks
63%synergy
Undead Augur
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
61%synergy
Cryptbreaker
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Carrion Feeder
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
60%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Wilhelt, the Rotcleaver
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
58%synergy
Diregraf Colossus
62%inclusion26 decks42 decks
57%synergy
Bone Miser
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
54%synergy
Necroduality
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
55%synergy
Undead Warchief
60%inclusion25 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Zombie Master
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Gray Merchant of Asphodel
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
48%synergy
Headless Rider
52%inclusion22 decks42 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Demonic Tutor
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
67%inclusion28 decks42 decks
42%synergy
Rhystic Study
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Smothering Tithe
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Ancient Tomb
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Field of the Dead
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Plague Belcher
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
47%synergy
Zul Ashur, Lich Lord
50%inclusion20 decks40 decks
45%synergy
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Relentless Dead
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
46%synergy
Lord of the Undead
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
45%synergy
Acererak the Archlich
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
39%synergy
God-Eternal Oketra
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Noxious Ghoul
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
36%synergy
The Scarab God
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Sidisi, Undead Vizier
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Temmet, Naktamun's Will
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
29%synergy
Hashaton, Scarab's Fist
33%inclusion13 decks39 decks
28%synergy
Rot Hulk
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Midnight Reaper
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Archfiend of Ifnir
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Graveborn Muse
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Champion of the Perished
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
26%synergy
Ratadrabik of Urborg
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Accursed Marauder
24%inclusion10 decks41 decks
22%synergy
Lord of the Accursed
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Tormod, the Desecrator
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Shambling Ghast
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Hordewing Skaab
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
19%synergy
Shepherd of Rot
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Archghoul of Thraben
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Prophet of the Scarab
18%inclusion7 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Lost Monarch of Ifnir
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
11%synergy
Murderous Rider
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Wonder
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Master of Death
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Binding Mummy
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Grimgrin, Corpse-Born
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Grave Titan
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
12%synergy
The Ghoul, Gunslinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Wizened Mentor
16%inclusion6 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Havengul Lich
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Blood Artist
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Haakon, Stromgald Scourge
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Overcharged Amalgam
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Rhet-Tomb Mystic
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
6%synergy
Unstoppable Slasher
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
9%synergy
Grim Servant
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Ghoulcaller Gisa
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Foulmire Knight
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Putrid Goblin
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Nevinyrral, Urborg Tyrant
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Delver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Lazotep Chancellor
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Vengeful Dead
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Anguished Unmaking
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Entomb
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
31%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Dark Ritual
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Counterspell
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Void Rend
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Force of Will
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Chain of Vapor
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Culling the Weak
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Cabal Ritual
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Lazotep Plating
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Fracture
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Rise of the Dread Marn
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Drown in the Loch
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Songs of the Damned
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Dispel
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Permission Denied
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Demonic Consultation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Withering Torment
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Reanimate
48%inclusion20 decks42 decks
32%synergy
Living Death
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Damn
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Zombie Apocalypse
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Empty the Laboratory
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Windfall
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Buried Alive
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Seal
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Victimize
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Patriarch's Bidding
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Unearth
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Kindred Dominance
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Unmarked Grave
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dread Return
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Army of the Damned
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
4%synergy
Raise the Palisade
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Dark Salvation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Ashnod's Altar
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
22%synergy
Altar of Dementia
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
22%synergy
The One Ring
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Monument to Endurance
21%inclusion8 decks38 decks
14%synergy
Bontu's Monument
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Crucible of Worlds
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Library of Leng
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Cryptcaller Chariot
13%inclusion5 decks39 decks
9%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Skullclamp
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Wand of Orcus
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Jet Medallion
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Banner of Kinship
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
On Wings of Gold
32%inclusion12 decks38 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
23%synergy
Endless Ranks of the Dead
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
12%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Anointed Procession
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
16%synergy
Mystic Remora
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
23%inclusion9 decks39 decks
15%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Funeral Room // Awakening Hall
13%inclusion5 decks40 decks
12%synergy
Tombstone Stairwell
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
12%synergy
Animate Dead
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Grave Pact
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Oversold Cemetery
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Teval's Judgment
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
7%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Dictate of Erebos
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Necromancer's Covenant
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Necropotence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Zombie Infestation
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Tortured Existence
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Planeswalkers
Liliana, Untouched by Death
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
37%synergy
Liliana, Dreadhorde General
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Liliana, Death's Majesty
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
56%synergy
Unholy Grotto
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
51%synergy
Three Tree City
34%inclusion14 decks41 decks
30%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
27%synergy
Accursed Duneyard
28%inclusion11 decks39 decks
20%synergy
Cabal Coffers
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Bojuka Bog
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Spymaster's Vault
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
1%synergy
Crypt of Agadeem
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
10%inclusion4 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ghost Quarter
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Castle Locthwain
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion40 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion38 decks42 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion24 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
55%inclusion23 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion14 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-15%synergy
Crowded Crypt
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
11%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion6 decks42 decks
-10%synergy
Azorius Signet
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
-20%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion5 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Patchwork Banner
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Mind Stone
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
93%inclusion39 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-3%synergy
Island
88%inclusion37 decks42 decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
81%inclusion34 decks42 decks
30%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Watery Grave
79%inclusion33 decks42 decks
28%synergy
Polluted Delta
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
71%inclusion30 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion29 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
50%inclusion21 decks42 decks
43%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
45%inclusion19 decks42 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion18 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Caves of Koilos
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Underground River
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
40%inclusion17 decks42 decks
6%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion16 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Sea of Clouds
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion15 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
-9%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
0%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
31%inclusion13 decks42 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
29%inclusion12 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Glacial Fortress
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
-14%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
26%inclusion11 decks42 decks
24%synergy
Underground Sea
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
-17%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Snow-Covered Swamp
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
24%inclusion10 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
-33%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion9 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
-2%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion8 decks42 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
18%inclusion7 decks40 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
4%synergy
Fetid Heath
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
5%synergy
Deserted Beach
17%inclusion7 decks42 decks
-4%synergy
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