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Ephemerate

Ephemerate is a white instant that counts as protection. It appears in the recommended lists of 175 commanders, and 6% of white decks run it.

Ephemerate

Type: Instant

Cost: W

Color identity: White

Reference price: €5.19

Oldest printing: Modern Horizons

Role in the deck: protection

Rules text

Exile target creature you control, then return it to the battlefield under its owner's control. Rebound (If you cast this spell from your hand, exile it as it resolves. At the beginning of your next upkeep, you may cast this card from exile without paying its mana cost.)

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.

CommanderIdentityInclusionSynergy
Doctor Spectrum White 100% +87%
Red Guardian, Super-Soldier White 100% +87%
Shuri, Vibranium Technologist Blue · White 92% +77%
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year Black · White 82% +75%
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Red · Blue · White 78% +74%
Koya, Death from Above Black · White 81% +73%
Preston, the Vanisher White 86% +73%
Captain Marvel, Shooting Star White 84% +71%
The Spot, Living Portal Black · White 78% +71%
Mister Negative Black · White 78% +70%
Beza, the Bounding Spring White 83% +70%
Plagon, Lord of the Beach Blue · White 84% +69%
Commander Sofia Daguerre White 82% +69%
Niko, Light of Hope Blue · White 84% +69%
Mangara of Corondor White 81% +68%
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Red · White 73% +67%
The Wasp, Janet Van Dyne White 80% +67%
Photon, Lady of Light White 78% +65%
Aang, Airbending Master White 76% +63%
Wernog, Rider's Chaplain Black · White 71% +63%
Moira Brown, Guide Author Red · White 68% +62%
Fíli the Pathfinder White 75% +62%
Lagrella, the Magpie Green · Blue · White 68% +62%
Jennika, Bad Apple Big Sister White 75% +62%

How much it is played, by color identity

Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.

6% of white decks

Archetypes where it shows up

The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.

Blink · 151 Tokens · 89 Control · 58 Combo · 53 +1/+1 Counters · 45 ETB · 33 Lifegain · 30 Artifacts · 29

Known combos with Ephemerate

According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Cloudshift Conjurer's Closet Teleportation Circle Thought Vessel Welcoming Vampire

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Ephemerate?

It is in the recommended lists of 175 commanders, with an average inclusion of 49% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are Doctor Spectrum · Red Guardian, Super-Soldier · Shuri, Vibranium Technologist. Overall, 6% of white decks run it.

How much does Ephemerate cost?

Its reference price is €5.19 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.

Does Ephemerate have combos?

Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Preston, the Vanisher + Felidar Guardian + Ephemerate. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.

Can I play Ephemerate in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is white, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.

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