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 #2,746
159decks
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
Academy Manufactor
67%inclusion107 decks159 decks
66%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
56%inclusion89 decks159 decks
54%synergy
Tamiyo's Journal
53%inclusion85 decks159 decks
53%synergy
Tangletrove Kelp
51%inclusion81 decks159 decks
51%synergy
Officious Interrogation
48%inclusion77 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Gleaming Geardrake
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
48%synergy
Rise and Shine
45%inclusion71 decks159 decks
44%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
45%inclusion72 decks159 decks
43%synergy
Lavinia, Foil to Conspiracy
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Dispatch
55%inclusion88 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion86 decks159 decks
-14%synergy
Kappa Cannoneer
47%inclusion74 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Thought Monitor
43%inclusion69 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion64 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Piper Wright, Publick Reporter
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
39%synergy
Foundry Inspector
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion61 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Rhystic Study
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Solemn Simulacrum
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Bronze Guardian
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Malcolm, the Eyes
33%inclusion52 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Merchant of Truth
32%inclusion51 decks159 decks
32%synergy
Crime Novelist
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Sai, Master Thopterist
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Alquist Proft, Master Sleuth
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
30%synergy
Depthshaker Titan
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
24%synergy
Erdwal Illuminator
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Ingenious Artillerist
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
26%synergy
Master of Etherium
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
26%inclusion42 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Senator Peacock
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
18%synergy
James, Wandering Dad
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Shimmer Dragon
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Alibou, Ancient Witness
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Sami, Wildcat Captain
22%inclusion17 decks77 decks
19%synergy
Wojek Investigator
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Martha Jones
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
20%synergy
Ezrim, Agency Chief
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Junk Winder
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Brudiclad, Telchor Engineer
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Whirler Rogue
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Investigator
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Urza, Lord High Artificer
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Esper Sentinel
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Novice Inspector
16%inclusion25 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Weftstalker Ardent
16%inclusion12 decks77 decks
13%synergy
Thraben Inspector
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
15%synergy
Nick Valentine, Private Eye
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Sentinel Sarah Lyons
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Ethersworn Sphinx
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
13%synergy
Steel Overseer
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
2%synergy
The Mechanist, Aerial Artisan
12%inclusion7 decks57 decks
11%synergy
Digsite Engineer
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Sharding Sphinx
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Research Thief
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Meddling Youths
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Bygone Bishop
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Jenny Flint
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Cephalopod Sentry
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Disorder in the Court
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
28%synergy
Deduce
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
29%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Demand Answers
20%inclusion32 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Secrets of the Key
8.8%inclusion14 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Wear // Tear
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Absence
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Disruption Protocol
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Confirm Suspicions
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Auspicious Arrival
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Pongify
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Swan Song
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Expose Evil
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Organic Extinction
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion36 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Wake the Past
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Voyage Home
14%inclusion17 decks120 decks
12%synergy
Universal Surveillance
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Supreme Verdict
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Fabricate
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Follow the Bodies
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Spirit Water Revival
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
6%synergy
No Witnesses
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Torch the Witness
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Trash for Treasure
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
One with the Machine
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Nettlecyst
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Thousand Moons Smithy
25%inclusion40 decks159 decks
22%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion30 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Detective's Satchel
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Unwinding Clock
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
11%synergy
Lightning Greaves
13%inclusion21 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Dowsing Device
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Dragonspark Reactor
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Forge
10%inclusion16 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Adaptive Omnitool
8.3%inclusion10 decks120 decks
6%synergy
Shorikai, Genesis Engine
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Magnifying Glass
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Hoard Hauler
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Mechtitan Core
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Repurposing Bay
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Salvation Engine
5.8%inclusion7 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Encroaching Mycosynth
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Imposter Mech
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Transmutation Font
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Simulacrum Synthesizer
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Inspirit, Flagship Vessel
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
-3%synergy
Esoteric Duplicator
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Cloud Key
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Krark-Clan Ironworks
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Thorough Investigation
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
37%synergy
Armed with Proof
35%inclusion55 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Search the Premises
31%inclusion50 decks159 decks
31%synergy
Thopter Spy Network
29%inclusion46 decks159 decks
25%synergy
Mechanized Production
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
21%synergy
Storm the Vault
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
24%synergy
Curious Inquiry
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Ghirapur Aether Grid
14%inclusion23 decks159 decks
14%synergy
Heaven Sent
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Clan Crafter
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Artificer Class
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
7%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
6.5%inclusion5 decks77 decks
5%synergy
Hold for Questioning
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Anointed Procession
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Efficient Construction
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Fleeting Memories
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret, Betrayer of Flesh
28%inclusion45 decks159 decks
27%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
7.4%inclusion6 decks81 decks
2%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
6.9%inclusion11 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
5.7%inclusion6 decks105 decks
1%synergy
Saheeli, Sublime Artificer
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Chandra, Spark Hunter
5.0%inclusion6 decks120 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Seat of the Synod
52%inclusion82 decks159 decks
38%synergy
Ancient Den
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Great Furnace
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Reliquary Tower
38%inclusion60 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Archway of Innovation
30%inclusion47 decks156 decks
25%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
23%synergy
Buried Ruin
21%inclusion33 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Inventors' Fair
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Vault
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Monumental Henge
5.7%inclusion9 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion137 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion128 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
44%inclusion70 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
42%inclusion66 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion63 decks159 decks
8%synergy
Boros Signet
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Five Hundred Year Diary
36%inclusion57 decks159 decks
36%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion53 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion43 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion38 decks159 decks
12%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion20 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
8.2%inclusion13 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
7.5%inclusion12 decks159 decks
6%synergy
Basalt Monolith
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
4%synergy
The Mightstone and Weakstone
6.3%inclusion10 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Fabrication Foundry
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Mox Opal
5.0%inclusion8 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Island
99%inclusion158 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion157 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Mountain
97%inclusion155 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
89%inclusion142 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion92 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
48%inclusion76 decks159 decks
35%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
47%inclusion75 decks159 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
-9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
-16%synergy
Razortide Bridge
46%inclusion73 decks159 decks
33%synergy
Prairie Stream
42%inclusion67 decks159 decks
3%synergy
Sulfur Falls
42%inclusion67 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
37%inclusion59 decks159 decks
-15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
36%inclusion58 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Raugrin Triome
34%inclusion54 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Sacred Foundry
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
-11%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion48 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Spire of Industry
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
30%inclusion47 decks159 decks
-8%synergy
Steam Vents
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
-13%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion44 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
26%inclusion41 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
25%inclusion39 decks159 decks
-3%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion37 decks159 decks
1%synergy
Perilous Landscape
23%inclusion36 decks157 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
22%inclusion35 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion34 decks159 decks
-5%synergy
Library
19%inclusion31 decks159 decks
19%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Scene of the Crime
18%inclusion29 decks159 decks
18%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Hall
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Flooded Strand
18%inclusion28 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-1%synergy
Study
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
17%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion27 decks159 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion26 decks159 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
15%inclusion24 decks159 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
14%inclusion22 decks159 decks
-14%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-2%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
11%inclusion18 decks159 decks
2%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
11%inclusion17 decks159 decks
-12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
9.4%inclusion15 decks159 decks
0%synergy