EDH Optimizer
Esper commanders
Esper is pure control: tutors, counterspells, removal for any permanent type and wipes. It is also the best artifact identity that still has answers. Best cards for this identity.
Common archetypes among these commanders
The themes that show up most often in decks of this identity. Each one links to its archetype guide.
Control · 34 Combo · 21 Tokens · 17 Artifacts · 16 Reanimator · 16 Discard · 10 Equipment · 10 Lifegain · 9 Voltron · 9 Stax · 8
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Frequently asked questions
How many esper commanders are there?
EDH Optimizer has a deck guide for 51 esper commanders: the legendary creatures (and the planeswalkers that allow it) in that color identity with enough real deck data. Each guide lists its highest-synergy cards, its known combos and three price tiers to build it.
Which archetypes are typical of a esper deck?
Among esper commanders, the most common archetypes are Control, Combo, Tokens, Artifacts. Each archetype has its own guide with the cards that push it hardest and the commanders that carry it best.
How do I pick a esper commander?
Decide how you want to win first (tokens, combo, commander damage, control…) and then pick the commander that pushes it hardest: every guide in this list shows its themes and combos. Not sure? The EDH Optimizer quiz (/en/test) recommends a commander in eight questions.