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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $1.33

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for U
Mono-Blue

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1848 Current Rank
#1805 Last Week
#1841 Last Month

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Commander gameplay videos featuring Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir decks.

Katara, Waterbending Master Katara, Waterbending Master
+5% Synergy
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+4% Synergy
Starwinder Starwinder
+3% Synergy $0.90
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+2% Synergy $4.90
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-2% Synergy $0.39

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir's abilities and overall game plan.

Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+37% Synergy $0.68
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+34% Synergy $0.28
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+34% Synergy $0.90
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+33% Synergy $0.35
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+32% Synergy $0.52
Rewind Rewind
+32% Synergy $0.37
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.46
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+27% Synergy $0.08
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+25% Synergy $0.27
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+23% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir decks.

Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $3.69
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $44.80
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $1.28
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.35
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $1.20
Ponder Ponder
+5% Synergy $1.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $3.58
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.26
Pongify Pongify
0% Synergy $2.20
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.81

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+18% Synergy $2.16
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $61.91
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $35.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+11% Synergy $46.53
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $49.41
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+9% Synergy $15.17
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $18.48
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $75.40
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+6% Synergy $42.10
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $373.21

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+23% Synergy $0.60
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+22% Synergy $0.07
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+21% Synergy $1.60
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+20% Synergy $9.18
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+19% Synergy $0.28
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.23
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+17% Synergy $0.28
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+16% Synergy $16.60
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+16% Synergy $0.14
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+15% Synergy $3.75
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+13% Synergy $2.55
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.85
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+12% Synergy $3.67
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+12% Synergy $8.41
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $1.19
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.38
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+11% Synergy $2.65
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.75
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.21
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.87
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+9% Synergy $0.47
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $1.51
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+9% Synergy $2.83
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $3.38
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+9% Synergy $0.95
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.15
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+9% Synergy $5.71
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+9% Synergy $2.25
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+8% Synergy $0.57
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+8% Synergy $0.24
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+8% Synergy $0.33
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+7% Synergy $12.92
Memnarch Memnarch
+7% Synergy $5.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.25
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+6% Synergy $6.83
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $2.19
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+6% Synergy $0.43
Guile Guile
+6% Synergy $0.73
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+6% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.38
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+5% Synergy $194.92
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+3% Synergy $1.00
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.19
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+2% Synergy $10.89
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+1% Synergy $2.32
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+1% Synergy $0.61
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
0% Synergy $6.98
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.40
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-3% Synergy $2.59

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir safe.

Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+21% Synergy $7.45
Snap Snap
+18% Synergy $2.22
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+18% Synergy $1.39
Unwind Unwind
+15% Synergy $0.95
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+12% Synergy $0.42
Disallow Disallow
+12% Synergy $1.56
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $2.27
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $51.18
Evacuation Evacuation
+10% Synergy $0.14
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.21
Delay Delay
+9% Synergy $1.33
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.06
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.49
Capsize Capsize
+8% Synergy $1.22
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.17
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.18
Swan Song Swan Song
+6% Synergy $8.07
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.28
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+6% Synergy $0.19
Time Stop Time Stop
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+5% Synergy $13.39
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.81
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+5% Synergy $1.18
Dispel Dispel
+5% Synergy $0.38
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.19
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+5% Synergy $3.50
Foil Foil
+5% Synergy $0.86
Trickbind Trickbind
+5% Synergy $9.75
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+4% Synergy $0.80
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.24
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Commandeer Commandeer
+4% Synergy $0.95
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.11
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $6.64
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+2% Synergy $6.95
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $7.62
Impulse Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+1% Synergy $9.16
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.25
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $1.66
Aetherize Aetherize
-1% Synergy $0.47
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.96
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.18
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $6.51
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
-2% Synergy $3.66
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-3% Synergy $1.34
Resculpt Resculpt
-5% Synergy $0.30
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir's game plan and control the board.

Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.15
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $8.31
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $8.73
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.60
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.25
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $12.35
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.18
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+4% Synergy $3.28
Bribery Bribery
+3% Synergy $5.19
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+3% Synergy $1.17
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.81
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.69
Expropriate Expropriate
+2% Synergy $11.16
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+2% Synergy $411.52
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+2% Synergy $3.33
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.62
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.21
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.22
Wash Out Wash Out
+1% Synergy $0.31
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
0% Synergy $1.91
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.92
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $1.83
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $0.98
Reshape Reshape
-2% Synergy $2.69
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-6% Synergy $2.85

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+12% Synergy $1.29
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+11% Synergy $0.34
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+8% Synergy $17.19
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $32.55
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $6.76
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.28
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.26
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+4% Synergy $5.31
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+4% Synergy $1.47
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $9.49
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+2% Synergy $0.81
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $82.70
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.59
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+1% Synergy $0.41
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.84
The Magic Mirror The Magic Mirror
-1% Synergy $2.83
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+14% Synergy $3.38
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.29
Future Sight Future Sight
+8% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.90
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+7% Synergy $5.59
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.32
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.69
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+6% Synergy $2.02
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+5% Synergy $38.91
As Foretold As Foretold
+4% Synergy $1.26
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.96
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $0.62
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+3% Synergy $7.52
Control Magic Control Magic
+3% Synergy $0.83
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+2% Synergy $1.75
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+2% Synergy $2.45
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+2% Synergy $0.27
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.50
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-4% Synergy $1.39

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+9% Synergy $7.04
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.63
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $3.82
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+4% Synergy $17.92
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
0% Synergy $6.80
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-4% Synergy $18.28

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+9% Synergy $0.37
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.24
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+6% Synergy $0.11
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+6% Synergy $1.81
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+6% Synergy $19.10
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $35.87
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.98
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.15
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $10.78
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.05
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+4% Synergy $0.15
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+4% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.59
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $95.04
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.45
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.54
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.71
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $5.96
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.22
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $49.84
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $2.90
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-4% Synergy $1.38
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-5% Synergy $10.34
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $42.14
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-7% Synergy $0.33
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-11% Synergy $0.70

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.38
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $1.14
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+6% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $2.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.18
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.02
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $103.74
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $664.81
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+3% Synergy $10.61
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.39
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.83
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.28
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.77
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.38
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $15.81
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+1% Synergy $30.95
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
0% Synergy $0.17
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $2.95
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
0% Synergy $20.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $173.92
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $25.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+6% Synergy $35.28
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $0.80
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $27.34
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $23.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+3% Synergy $1.11
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.79
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.64
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.79
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $33.69
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.19
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $40.37
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+1% Synergy $0.55
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $7.96
Island Island
-5% Synergy $0.04

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