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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $1.87

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
#1876 Last Week
#1862 Last Month

Videos

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
+2% Synergy $34.33
School Daze School Daze
+1% Synergy $0.07
Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
0% Synergy $0.39
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-1% Synergy $2.05

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 $0.94
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+35% Synergy $0.21
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+35% Synergy $0.84
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+32% Synergy $0.68
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+31% Synergy $0.34
Rewind Rewind
+31% Synergy $0.41
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.55
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+25% Synergy $0.05
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+25% Synergy $0.26
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+23% Synergy $0.06

Top Cards

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

Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $2.28
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $3.79
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.59
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+9% Synergy $1.30
Ponder Ponder
+8% Synergy $1.70
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $1.06
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.26
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+3% Synergy $4.33
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.82
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82

Game Changers

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

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+19% Synergy $1.86
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $64.39
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+13% Synergy $37.35
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+12% Synergy $44.75
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $50.96
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+10% Synergy $13.07
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $17.50
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $78.39
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $44.28
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+3% Synergy $383.77

Creatures

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

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+22% Synergy $1.93
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+22% Synergy $0.53
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+22% Synergy $0.19
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.20
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+19% Synergy $0.21
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+19% Synergy $12.39
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.28
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $18.06
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+15% Synergy $4.02
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+15% Synergy $0.14
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.40
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $2.16
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.85
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+12% Synergy $0.77
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+12% Synergy $0.47
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+12% Synergy $2.07
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+12% Synergy $3.36
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+12% Synergy $9.31
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.58
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+10% Synergy $0.23
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $0.96
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.25
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+9% Synergy $3.40
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $3.43
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+9% Synergy $1.01
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+9% Synergy $0.15
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+9% Synergy $8.72
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $1.80
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+8% Synergy $0.51
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+8% Synergy $2.25
Memnarch Memnarch
+7% Synergy $5.25
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.50
Aether Adept Aether Adept
+7% Synergy $0.23
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+6% Synergy $12.66
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+6% Synergy $0.45
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.26
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $7.94
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+5% Synergy $2.67
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+4% Synergy $2.83
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+4% Synergy $1.15
Stonybrook Banneret Stonybrook Banneret
+4% Synergy $0.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.78
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.63
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+2% Synergy $10.98
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+1% Synergy $0.77
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
0% Synergy $2.44
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
0% Synergy $7.88
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $11.85
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-4% Synergy $2.79
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-6% Synergy $0.30

Instants

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

Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+21% Synergy $5.53
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $1.35
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $0.74
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $1.71
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+11% Synergy $0.42
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $47.01
Evacuation Evacuation
+10% Synergy $0.14
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $2.01
Delay Delay
+10% Synergy $1.97
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $46.95
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+9% Synergy $0.17
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.67
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+8% Synergy $0.59
Swan Song Swan Song
+7% Synergy $8.52
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.31
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.20
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $1.20
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+6% Synergy $10.54
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.12
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+6% Synergy $0.21
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.99
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+6% Synergy $0.20
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.09
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $1.84
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $4.30
Foil Foil
+4% Synergy $1.03
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.29
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+4% Synergy $4.04
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $0.83
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.17
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.08
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.08
Commandeer Commandeer
+3% Synergy $1.00
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.39
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $9.65
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $8.04
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.56
Impulse Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.11
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $5.07
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
0% Synergy $4.92
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-1% Synergy $1.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-1% Synergy $0.24
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $1.26
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
-1% Synergy $2.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $1.46
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-2% Synergy $0.19
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.26
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.59

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $8.72
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.13
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $8.14
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.58
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $11.10
Memories Returning Memories Returning
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.23
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.63
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.12
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+3% Synergy $3.39
Walk the Aeons Walk the Aeons
+3% Synergy $1.55
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+2% Synergy $2.06
Wash Out Wash Out
+2% Synergy $0.31
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+2% Synergy $3.42
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+2% Synergy $394.68
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.58
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.24
Expropriate Expropriate
+1% Synergy $11.47
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
0% Synergy $3.38
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.14
Serum Visions Serum Visions
0% Synergy $1.32
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
0% Synergy $2.66
Reshape Reshape
-1% Synergy $3.13
Ravenform Ravenform
-4% Synergy $0.17

Utility Artifacts

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

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+12% Synergy $1.27
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+11% Synergy $0.38
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+7% Synergy $16.15
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+6% Synergy $32.10
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $7.44
Robe of the Archmagi Robe of the Archmagi
+5% Synergy $0.35
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.21
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+4% Synergy $5.36
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $9.56
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+2% Synergy $0.57
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.73
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+1% Synergy $2.70
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $1.05
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $75.61
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
0% Synergy $0.45
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+13% Synergy $3.21
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+10% Synergy $5.44
Omniscience Omniscience
+9% Synergy $5.45
Future Sight Future Sight
+8% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.83
Propaganda Propaganda
+6% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.57
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+5% Synergy $1.89
Telepathy Telepathy
+5% Synergy $0.76
As Foretold As Foretold
+4% Synergy $1.40
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+4% Synergy $0.83
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $37.59
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.43
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+2% Synergy $2.35
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.62
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.55
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.35
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-2% Synergy $0.17

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 $6.43
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.53
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+4% Synergy $18.96
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.19
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $6.64
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-4% Synergy $21.72

Utility Lands

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

Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+8% Synergy $0.34
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.26
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+5% Synergy $11.15
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+5% Synergy $39.21
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+5% Synergy $0.11
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.90
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.19
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $2.87
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $18.60
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $2.03
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.65
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.13
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+3% Synergy $0.51
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+2% Synergy $94.95
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.14
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.39
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+1% Synergy $7.58
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $18.48
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.64
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $46.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $6.22
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $3.04
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-5% Synergy $11.40
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.31
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $35.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.29
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.55
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+6% Synergy $1.09
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $2.60
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.66
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+4% Synergy $0.23
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $719.33
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.62
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.19
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $110.22
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $11.50
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.12
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.43
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $3.61
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $4.31
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.27
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $16.61
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+1% Synergy $38.46
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.05
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $23.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.48
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-2% Synergy $181.24
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.26
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-6% Synergy $26.65

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 $35.68
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $23.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.26
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.97
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $13.27
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $32.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.17
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $36.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $1.78
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.63
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $38.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
0% Synergy $0.52
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $8.07
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.06

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