Chief Jim Hopper // Dustin, Gadget Genius (Commander)

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Hargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Sophina, Spearsage DeserterHargilde, Kindly Runechanter // Sophina, Spearsage Deserter

Chief Jim Hopper // Dustin, Gadget Genius
Rank #2,836
160decks
Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Iron Man, Master of Machines
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
The Mind Stone
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Academy Manufactor
69%inclusion110 decks160 decks
67%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
57%inclusion91 decks160 decks
55%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
51%inclusion82 decks160 decks
51%synergy
Officious Interrogation
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
50%synergy
Gleaming Geardrake
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
48%synergy
Rise and Shine
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
43%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
42%inclusion67 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Dispatch
56%inclusion89 decks160 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Thought Monitor
44%inclusion70 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion64 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Thoughtcast
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Bronze Guardian
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Farewell
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Foundry Inspector
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Merchant of Truth
33%inclusion53 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Crime Novelist
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
31%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Master of Etherium
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Senator Peacock
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
17%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
22%inclusion19 decks85 decks
20%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Martha Jones
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Ezrim, Agency Chief
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Wojek Investigator
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Junk Winder
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Novice Inspector
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Thraben Inspector
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
12%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
13%inclusion11 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Steel Overseer
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Digsite Engineer
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Research Thief
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Meddling Youths
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Bygone Bishop
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Jenny Flint
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Disorder in the Court
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Deduce
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion32 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
2%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Wear // Tear
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Secrets of the Key
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Abrade
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion6 decks85 decks
4%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Swan Song
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Fateful Absence
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Auspicious Arrival
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Lorehold Charm
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Wake the Past
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
15%inclusion19 decks128 decks
12%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Follow the Bodies
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
7.7%inclusion5 decks65 decks
5%synergy
No Witnesses
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Torch the Witness
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Restoration Seminar
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Trash for Treasure
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
26%inclusion41 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Detective's Satchel
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Dowsing Device
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
10%inclusion13 decks128 decks
8%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Forge
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Magnifying Glass
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Hoard Hauler
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Salvation Engine
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
5%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.5%inclusion7 decks128 decks
4%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thorough Investigation
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Armed with Proof
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Search the Premises
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
32%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Storm the Vault
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Curious Inquiry
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Heaven Sent
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Clan Crafter
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Hold for Questioning
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Artificer Class
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
5%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Case of the Pilfered Proof
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Fleeting Memories
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
2%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.3%inclusion6 decks113 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Ancient Den
49%inclusion78 decks160 decks
36%synergy
Great Furnace
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Archway of Innovation
31%inclusion49 decks160 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Inventors' Fair
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Treasure Vault
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Monumental Henge
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion138 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion128 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
43%inclusion69 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
37%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Basalt Monolith
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
3%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion159 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion158 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
98%inclusion156 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion142 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
57%inclusion91 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
-16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
38%inclusion60 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
32%inclusion51 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Steam Vents
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
-13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Library
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Scene of the Crime
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Hall
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Study
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
-3%synergy