Hermes, Overseer of Elpis

Hermes, Overseer of Elpis

Legendary Creature — Elder Wizard

Mana cost: {3}{U}

How we read this card

Whenever you cast a noncreature spell, create a 1/1 blue Bird creature token with flying and vigilance.

triggered — makes a token

Whenever you attack with one or more Birds, scry 2.

triggered — scries

What a deck led by this card wants

Causes: create a Bird creature token, put a Bird creature token onto the battlefield, scry.

Cares about: an artifact is cast, a battle is cast, an enchantment is cast, an instant is cast, a planeswalker is cast, a sorcery is cast, a Bird attacks.

Works well with

cast a battle — 100 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Madame Web, Clairvoyant — When a Spider is cast thanks to Madame Web, Clairvoyant, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  2. The Key to the Vault — When The Key to the Vault is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  3. Jace, Architect of Thought — When Jace, Architect of Thought is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  4. Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders — When Invasion of Arcavios // Invocation of the Founders is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  5. Reenact the Crime — When Reenact the Crime is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  6. Treasure Keeper — When an artifact is cast thanks to Treasure Keeper, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  7. Vision, Spectral Synthezoid — When a Robot is cast thanks to Vision, Spectral Synthezoid, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  8. Haldan, Avid Arcanist — When an artifact is cast thanks to Haldan, Avid Arcanist, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  9. Yue, the Moon Spirit — When an artifact is cast thanks to Yue, the Moon Spirit, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  10. Wondrous Crucible — When Wondrous Crucible is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token

90 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast a planeswalker — 361 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator — When Kaito, Cunning Infiltrator is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  2. Tezzeret, Cruel Captain — When Tezzeret, Cruel Captain is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  3. Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim — When Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  4. Karn, Scion of Urza — When Karn, Scion of Urza is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  5. Chandra, Chill of Compliance — When Chandra, Chill of Compliance is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  6. Ugin, the Ineffable — When Ugin, the Ineffable is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  7. Jace, Cunning Castaway — When Jace, Cunning Castaway is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  8. Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor — When Kasmina, Enigmatic Mentor is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  9. Tezzeret, Artifice Master — When Tezzeret, Artifice Master is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  10. The Theorist, Jace Beleren — When The Theorist, Jace Beleren is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token

351 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

you scry — 420 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries:

  1. Prudent Fateseer // Peer Review — gives +1/+0
  2. Diviner of Victory // Unwind History — gets +1/+1
  3. Saheeli, Consul of Oversight — makes a token
  4. Celeborn the Wise — makes your creatures bigger
  5. Proft, Consulting Detective — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  6. Matoya, Archon Elder — draws you 1 card
  7. Denzilore Fatehold — puts a counter on a creature
  8. Elminster — costs less
  9. Elrond, Master of Healing — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Galadriel of Lothlórien — puts a land onto the battlefield

10 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Bird attacks — 486 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Cloudfin Raptor — When Cloudfin Raptor attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  2. Screaming Swarm — When Screaming Swarm attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  3. Cruel Witness — When Cruel Witness attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  4. Iguana Parrot — When Iguana Parrot attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  5. Jeskai Windscout — When Jeskai Windscout attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  6. Ringwarden Owl — When Ringwarden Owl attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  7. Sky Theater Strix — When Sky Theater Strix attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  8. Most Decrepit Old Bird // Speak Secrets — When Most Decrepit Old Bird // Speak Secrets attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  9. Aven Wind Mage — When Aven Wind Mage attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries
  10. Screeching Silcaw — When Screeching Silcaw attacks, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis scries

476 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Bird enters the battlefield — 538 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

  1. Salvation Swan — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, Salvation Swan flickers a creature you control

1 other card cares about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a nontoken Wizard enters the battlefield — 1,243 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

  1. Inalla, Archmage Ritualist — When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis enters, Inalla, Archmage Ritualist makes a token

a Wizard creature enters the battlefield — 1,264 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

  1. Diviner's Wand — When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis enters, Diviner's Wand triggers

a Wizard creature it grants abilities to — 1,269 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Astrologian's Planisphere — Astrologian's Planisphere gives Hermes, Overseer of Elpis an extra ability

1,268 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a Wizard creature it grants types to — 1,269 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Blue Mage's Cane — Blue Mage's Cane gives Hermes, Overseer of Elpis an extra creature type

1,268 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

provide a creature to sacrifice — 2,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Jalira, Master Polymorphist — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes fodder for Jalira, Master Polymorphist
  2. Polymorph — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes fodder for Polymorph
  3. Proteus Staff — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes fodder for Proteus Staff
  4. Synthetic Destiny — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes fodder for Synthetic Destiny
  5. Mass Polymorph — Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes fodder for Mass Polymorph

2,715 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature token enters the battlefield — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis:

  1. Securitron Squadron — puts a counter on a permanent
  2. Anointer Priest — gains you 1 life
  3. Nesting Dovehawk — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

a creature token is created — 2,799 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

  1. Staff of the Storyteller — When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a Bird token, Staff of the Storyteller puts a story counter on itself

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast an enchantment — 3,673 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Era of Innovation — When Era of Innovation is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  2. Candlekeep Sage — When Candlekeep Sage is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  3. Dragon Wings — When Dragon Wings is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  4. They Came from the Pipes — When They Came from the Pipes is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  5. Illusory Gains — When Illusory Gains is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  6. Intruder Alarm — When Intruder Alarm is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  7. Virtue of Knowledge // Vantress Visions — When Virtue of Knowledge // Vantress Visions is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  8. Sleep Magic — When Sleep Magic is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  9. Overburden — When Overburden is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  10. Kozilek's Unsealing — When Kozilek's Unsealing is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token

3,663 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast an artifact — 3,683 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Relic Amulet — When Relic Amulet is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  2. Chimeric Egg — When Chimeric Egg is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  3. Tome of Legends — When Tome of Legends is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  4. Sword of Wealth and Power — When Sword of Wealth and Power is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  5. Cloudstone Curio — When Cloudstone Curio is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  6. Lux Artillery — When Lux Artillery is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  7. Contested Game Ball — When Contested Game Ball is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  8. Portcullis — When Portcullis is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  9. Angelheart Vial — When Angelheart Vial is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  10. Sun Droplet — When Sun Droplet is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token

3,673 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token enters the battlefield — 3,710 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis:

  1. Baron Bertram Graywater — makes a token
  2. Marneus Calgar — draws you 1 card
  3. Belladonna Took — gains you 1 life
  4. Kambal, Profiteering Mayor — makes each opponent lose 1 life
  5. Lucy MacLean, Positively Armed — makes a token
  6. Mister Fantastic, Reed Richards — draws you 1 card
  7. Cloakwood Swarmkeeper — puts a +1/+1 counter on itself
  8. Woodland Champion — puts that many +1/+1 counters on itself
  9. Leonardo, the Balance — puts a counter on a creature
  10. Spiritcall Enthusiast // Scrollboost — becomes prepared

3 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a token is created — 3,711 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a Bird token:

  1. Akim, the Soaring Wind — makes a token
  2. Idol of Oblivion — draws you 1 card
  3. Rosie Cotton of South Lane — puts a counter on a permanent
  4. Mirkwood Bats — makes each opponent lose 1 life

17 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

cast a sorcery — 3,720 cards in the game can cause this.

  1. Mission Briefing — When Mission Briefing is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  2. Sorcerous Squall — When Sorcerous Squall is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token
  3. Flawless Forgery — When Flawless Forgery is cast, Hermes, Overseer of Elpis makes a token

3,717 other cards cause it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis attacks:

  1. Far Fortune, End Boss — deals 1 damage
  2. Temmet, Naktamun's Will — draws you 1 card
  3. Grim Javelineer — gives +1/+0
  4. Invisible Woman — triggers
  5. Caesar, Legion's Emperor — sacrifices a creature
  6. Guide of Souls — triggers
  7. Campsite Cuisine — sacrifices a Food
  8. Gossip's Talent — triggers
  9. Banon, the Returners' Leader — draws and discards
  10. Toph, Earthbending Master — puts a counter on a permanent

123 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature attacks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis attacks:

  1. Adaptive Omnitool — searches a library
  2. Anthem of Rakdos — gives +2/+0
  3. Kindred Discovery — draws you 1 card
  4. Invasion of New Capenna // Holy Frazzle-Cannon — puts counters on a permanent
  5. Chorale of the Void — brings a card back
  6. Saw — sacrifices a creature
  7. Gisa's Favorite Shovel — makes an opponent sacrifice a creature
  8. Ultima Weapon — kills a creature an opponent controls

198 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature blocks — 17,934 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis blocks:

  1. Tide of War — sacrifices a creature
  2. Dead-Iron Sledge — kills a creature

28 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

a creature enters the battlefield — 19,800 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

  1. Slash, Reptile Rampager — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, Slash, Reptile Rampager deals 2 damage
  2. Gimli of the Glittering Caves — When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis enters, Gimli of the Glittering Caves puts counters on a permanent
  3. Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior — When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis enters, Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior puts a counter on itself
  4. Legolas Greenleaf — When Hermes, Overseer of Elpis enters, Legolas Greenleaf puts a counter on a permanent
  5. The Neutrinos — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, The Neutrinos gets +1/+0
  6. Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, Wingnut, Bat on the Belfry grants flying, haste and menace
  7. Aetherstorm Roc — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, Aetherstorm Roc puts a counter on a permanent you control
  8. Raphael, Most Attitude — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, Raphael, Most Attitude exiles a card from your library

342 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.

anything enters the battlefield — 26,499 cards in the game can cause this (Hermes is one).

  1. Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle — When a Bird enters thanks to Hermes, Overseer of Elpis, Prowl, Stoic Strategist // Prowl, Pursuit Vehicle puts a +1/+1 counter on itself

53 other cards care about it too. These are the ones with the most connections.