Ezuri, Claw of Progress
$2.28
Legendary Creature — Phyrexian Elf Warrior

Simic creature deck that earns experience counters from small creatures and pumps one attacker every combat until it hits lethal.
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Ezuri gives you an experience counter whenever a creature with power 2 or less enters under your control. At the beginning of combat on your turn, you put X +1/+1 counters on another creature you control, where X is your experience count. Experience never goes away, so even if Ezuri dies the next copy picks up where it left off. The deck runs elves, mana dorks and other cheap creatures to build experience fast, then dumps the growing stack of counters onto an evasive or unblockable threat each turn.
In the recorded games, Ezuri decks were usually elf heavy, with Priest of Titania and Maraleaf Pixie ramping while adding experience. Champion of Lambholt and Beastmaster Ascension made attacks hard to block, and Cold-Eyed Selkie and Fathom Mage turned counters into cards. Hardened Scales boosted every trigger, and Craterhoof Behemoth or Genesis Wave ended several games. Inspiring Call saved boards from wipes while drawing cards. Board wipes were still the main problem, and one game showed how bouncing Fathom Mage reset the card draw. Missed land drops and stax pieces that kept creatures off the table slowed it down badly.
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Ezuri, Claw of Progress decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Ezuri, Claw of Progress's abilities and overall game plan.
Fathom Mage
Champion of Lambholt
Thrummingbird
Gyre Sage
Cold-Eyed Selkie
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Herald of Secret Streams
Chasm Skulker
Incubation Druid
Forgotten AncientTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Ezuri, Claw of Progress decks.
Fathom Mage
Champion of Lambholt
Thrummingbird
Gyre Sage
Cold-Eyed Selkie
Kami of Whispered Hopes
Herald of Secret Streams
Inspiring Call
Llanowar Elves
Elvish MysticGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Cyclonic Rift
Worldly Tutor
Gaea's Cradle
Fierce Guardianship
Rhystic Study
Ancient TombCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Ezuri, Claw of Progress's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Chasm Skulker
Incubation Druid
Forgotten Ancient
Beast Whisperer
Master Biomancer
Evolution Witness
Trygon Predator
Reclamation Sage
Evolution Sage
Ouroboroid
Coiling Oracle
Sakura-Tribe Elder
Duskshell Crawler
Devoted Druid
Fyndhorn Elves
Managorger Hydra
Maraleaf Pixie
Elusive Otter
Mycoloth
Giggling Skitterspike
Fertilid
Tainted Observer
Pollywog Prodigy
Mulldrifter
Glen Elendra Archmage
Eternal Witness
Birds of Paradise
Tervigon
Warden of the Grove
Zameck Guildmage
Wood Elves
Walking Ballista
Scavenging Ooze
Hornet Queen
Mystic Snake
Arbor Elf
Priest of Titania
Avenger of Zendikar
Scute SwarmInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Ezuri, Claw of Progress safe.
Arachnogenesis
Experimental Augury
Windswift Slice
Mutational Advantage
Rapid Hybridization
Krosan Grip
Repulsive Mutation
Ripples of Potential
Serum Snare
Heroic Intervention
Bioshift
Steady Progress
Fuel for the Cause
Return of the Wildspeaker
Reject Imperfection
Galadhrim Ambush
Negate
Muddle the Mixture
Prologue to Phyresis
Cyclonic Rift
Reality Shift
Voidslime
Snakeskin Veil
Slip Out the Back
Counterspell
Simic Charm
Archdruid's Charm
Pongify
Chord of Calling
Beast Within
Worldly Tutor
Nature's Claim
Swan Song
Fierce Guardianship
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Mana Drain
Arcane Denial
Aetherize
Sink into Stupor
Brainstorm
Growth SpiralSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Ezuri, Claw of Progress's game plan and control the board.
Tezzeret's Gambit
Wave Goodbye
Unnatural Restoration
Contentious Plan
Thirsting Roots
Overwhelming Stampede
Fungal Sprouting
Triumph of the Hordes
Smell Fear
Fangs of Kalonia
Pest Infestation
Carnivorous Canopy
Overrun
Neoform
Germination Practicum
Bridgeworks Battle
Rishkar's Expertise
Rampant Growth
Ezuri's Predation
Shamanic Revelation
Awaken the Woods
Green Sun's Zenith
Curse of the Swine
Finale of Devastation
Bala Ged Recovery
Kodama's Reach
Nature's Lore
Cultivate
Farseek
Three VisitsUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
The Ozolith
Swiftfoot Boots
The Earth Crystal
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
Panharmonicon
Bident of Thassa
Contagion Clasp
Lightning Greaves
The Great Henge
Scepter of Celebration
Lifecrafter's BestiaryEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Ezuri, Claw of Progress's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Simic Ascendancy
Bred for the Hunt
Terrasymbiosis
Branching Evolution
Hardened Scales
Innkeeper's Talent
Inexorable Tide
Guardian Project
Hadana's Climb
Sphere Grid
Doubling Season
Awakening Zone
Primal Empathy
Loading Zone
Court of Garenbrig
Beastmaster Ascension
Asceticism
Dancing from Dark to Dawn
Growing Rites of Itlimoc
Primal Vigor
Tribute to the World Tree
Sylvan Library
Rhystic Study
Mystic RemoraPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Ezuri, Claw of Progress to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Karn's Bastion
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
Rogue's Passage
Novijen, Heart of Progress
Dryad Arbor
Inkmoth Nexus
Command Beacon
Khalni Garden
Llanowar Reborn
Mosswort Bridge
Lumbering Falls
Evendo, Waking Haven
Gaea's Cradle
Reliquary Tower
Ancient Tomb
Mistrise Village
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
Boseiju, Who Endures
Alchemist's Refuge
Otawara, Soaring City
Temple of the False GodMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Aetheric Amplifier
Sol Ring
Simic Signet
Thought Vessel
Commander's Sphere
Talisman of Curiosity
Arcane SignetLands
The mana base foundation for Ezuri, Claw of Progress decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Thornwood Falls
Botanical Sanctum
Hinterland Harbor
Barkchannel Pathway
Simic Guildgate
Bridgeworks Battle
Yavimaya Coast
Forest
Dreamroot Cascade
Island
Flooded Grove
Command Tower
Temple of Mystery
Evolving Wilds
Woodland Stream
Willowrush Verge
Rejuvenating Springs
Vineglimmer Snarl
Rimewood Falls
Prismatic Vista
Waterlogged Grove
Exotic Orchard
Terramorphic Expanse
Simic Growth Chamber
Breeding Pool
Tangled Islet
Bala Ged Recovery
Tropical Island
Overflowing Basin
Windswept Heath
Path of Ancestry
Misty Rainforest
Sodden Verdure
Rain-Slicked Copse
Hedge Maze
Flooded Strand
Fabled Passage
Sink into Stupor
Turbulent Wilderness
Myriad LandscapeEzuri, Claw of Progress Deck Stats
Based on 7,471 Ezuri, Claw of Progress decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 20 |
| 3 | 20 |
| 4 | 9 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 1 |
- Creature 35
- Instant 10
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 6
- Enchantment 6
- Land 35
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 35 |
| Instant | 10 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 6 |
| Enchantment | 6 |
| Land | 35 |
Lands: 21 basic, 14 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 307 |
| 2024-11 | 271 |
| 2024-12 | 314 |
| 2025-01 | 254 |
| 2025-02 | 229 |
| 2025-03 | 302 |
| 2025-04 | 294 |
| 2025-05 | 330 |
| 2025-06 | 316 |
| 2025-07 | 336 |
| 2025-08 | 330 |
| 2025-09 | 319 |
| 2025-10 | 394 |
| 2025-11 | 438 |
| 2025-12 | 353 |
| 2026-01 | 377 |
| 2026-02 | 368 |
| 2026-03 | 395 |
| 2026-04 | 392 |
| 2026-05 | 433 |
| 2026-06 | 488 |
| 2026-07 | 463 |
| 2026-08 | 456 |
| 2026-09 | 410 |
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