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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $2.40

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

#1823 Current Rank
#1897 Last Week
#1891 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.

The Blue Spirit The Blue Spirit
+1% Synergy $1.66
The Unagi of Kyoshi Island The Unagi of Kyoshi Island
0% Synergy $1.67
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
-2% Synergy $33.89
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.35
Waterbending Scroll Waterbending Scroll
-6% Synergy $0.17

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 $0.79
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+34% Synergy $0.26
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+34% Synergy $1.06
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+31% Synergy $0.40
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+31% Synergy $0.49
Rewind Rewind
+28% Synergy $0.42
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.43
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+26% Synergy $0.27
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+24% Synergy $0.05
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+22% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

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

Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+19% Synergy $5.67
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $2.71
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.15
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.13
Ponder Ponder
+8% Synergy $1.29
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $0.89
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.24
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.52
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.53
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.55

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+20% Synergy $1.38
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $37.99
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $63.77
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $34.54
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $49.78
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $13.37
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $17.64
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $82.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $40.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $89.88

Creatures

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

Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+22% Synergy $0.18
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+21% Synergy $2.23
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+21% Synergy $0.63
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.16
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+18% Synergy $0.30
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+18% Synergy $11.62
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.26
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $15.84
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+14% Synergy $2.07
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+14% Synergy $4.03
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+14% Synergy $0.08
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.95
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.59
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+13% Synergy $3.46
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.86
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+12% Synergy $3.05
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+12% Synergy $9.17
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+11% Synergy $3.45
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.46
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.22
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+10% Synergy $0.21
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+10% Synergy $11.16
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+10% Synergy $1.18
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.86
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+9% Synergy $3.69
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+9% Synergy $7.56
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.17
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $2.76
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+8% Synergy $2.28
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.50
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+7% Synergy $12.88
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+7% Synergy $0.51
Memnarch Memnarch
+7% Synergy $5.30
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.54
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.20
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $3.07
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $7.71
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $1.68
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+5% Synergy $173.49
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $1.84
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+3% Synergy $1.83
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.51
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+2% Synergy $11.33
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.36
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+1% Synergy $8.00
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+1% Synergy $3.99
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
0% Synergy $2.81
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $13.78
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-4% Synergy $3.11
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-6% Synergy $0.39

Instants

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

Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+22% Synergy $5.69
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $1.26
Unwind Unwind
+13% Synergy $1.13
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $1.87
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.62
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $48.35
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $3.49
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.14
Delay Delay
+10% Synergy $1.44
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $45.37
Evacuation Evacuation
+9% Synergy $0.15
Swan Song Swan Song
+8% Synergy $7.39
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $14.86
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.35
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.17
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+7% Synergy $0.58
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $1.11
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $7.78
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.17
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.12
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.12
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.13
Trickbind Trickbind
+5% Synergy $8.84
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.34
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $1.77
Foil Foil
+4% Synergy $0.82
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.06
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+4% Synergy $3.29
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.06
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $4.53
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.22
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $7.66
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.83
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.11
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $1.30
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.36
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.10
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $3.96
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+1% Synergy $7.81
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.68
Reality Shift Reality Shift
0% Synergy $0.24
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
0% Synergy $3.79
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.60
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.29
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $3.85
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.62
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.20
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.39

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+10% Synergy $8.90
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.14
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $7.17
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.46
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.22
Time Warp Time Warp
+4% Synergy $12.67
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.71
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $3.75
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $1.84
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+3% Synergy $4.69
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.31
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+3% Synergy $1.98
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+2% Synergy $389.40
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.55
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $32.59
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $3.12
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+1% Synergy $3.42
Expropriate Expropriate
+1% Synergy $12.66
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.15
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
0% Synergy $0.19
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.81
Reshape Reshape
0% Synergy $3.91
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.55
Ravenform Ravenform
-3% Synergy $0.16
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-6% Synergy $2.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+13% Synergy $1.35
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+10% Synergy $0.35
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $17.15
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $33.67
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $10.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.18
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+4% Synergy $5.50
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $10.05
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $0.86
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+4% Synergy $0.33
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.84
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+1% Synergy $3.49
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.96
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+1% Synergy $1.10
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $93.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-9% Synergy $3.86
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.38

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $7.03
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+10% Synergy $5.59
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.59
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.75
Future Sight Future Sight
+7% Synergy $0.28
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.67
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.99
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $3.13
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.53
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $1.82
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $37.53
As Foretold As Foretold
+3% Synergy $1.43
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.51
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $1.96
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $2.15
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.16
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $1.10

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Master of Time Teferi, Master of Time
+8% Synergy $6.80
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.50
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.07
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $17.62
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $6.04
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-4% Synergy $22.28

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+8% Synergy $0.22
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $37.97
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.40
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.36
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $3.71
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.27
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $10.45
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.07
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.51
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+3% Synergy $0.55
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.10
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $6.69
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $19.12
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.19
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $4.85
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $47.76
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $5.67
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-5% Synergy $10.27
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.81
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.22
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $0.85
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+7% Synergy $0.84
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.27
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $9.68
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.26
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.48
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $116.73
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $398.17
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $740.80
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.27
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.18
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.51
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $12.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.19
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.41
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.63
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.23
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $18.57
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.35
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $25.64
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $1.22
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $174.97
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-3% Synergy $0.16
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.14
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $23.83

Lands

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

Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $35.60
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $24.71
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $25.27
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+3% Synergy $0.15
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.51
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $12.78
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $31.41
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.51
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $32.59
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.36
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $38.22
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.43
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.62
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.08

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