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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $3.17

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

#1912 Current Rank
#2030 Last Week
#1923 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.

Omni-Changeling Omni-Changeling
+4% Synergy $0.36
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+3% Synergy $23.27
Ray Fillet, Man Ray Ray Fillet, Man Ray
+3% Synergy $0.20
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $4.41
Fugitive Droid Fugitive Droid
+1% Synergy $0.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+36% Synergy $1.19
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+36% Synergy $0.18
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+32% Synergy $1.07
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+31% Synergy $0.43
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+31% Synergy $0.43
Rewind Rewind
+28% Synergy $0.43
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+27% Synergy $0.53
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+25% Synergy $0.36
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $5.66
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+23% 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
+20% Synergy $5.43
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $3.19
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.09
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.22
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $0.94
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.35
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.06
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.80
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.93
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.44

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 $1.59
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+15% Synergy $33.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+14% Synergy $41.18
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $68.34
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+11% Synergy $15.76
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+10% Synergy $58.42
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+8% Synergy $22.74
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $97.40
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $52.78
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $111.70

Creatures

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

Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+22% Synergy $0.08
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+21% Synergy $0.26
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+20% Synergy $2.31
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+20% Synergy $0.82
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.27
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+18% Synergy $10.47
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+17% Synergy $0.18
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.35
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+15% Synergy $18.85
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $2.00
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.42
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $1.87
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+13% Synergy $3.97
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+13% Synergy $0.22
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+12% Synergy $0.89
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+11% Synergy $1.51
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+11% Synergy $3.26
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+11% Synergy $4.32
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+11% Synergy $11.75
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+10% Synergy $1.12
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.31
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $3.15
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+9% Synergy $0.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.27
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $7.09
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $14.97
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+8% Synergy $4.01
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+8% Synergy $2.00
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+8% Synergy $17.57
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+7% Synergy $0.47
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.27
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+7% Synergy $2.14
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+6% Synergy $0.60
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+6% Synergy $3.10
Memnarch Memnarch
+6% Synergy $5.58
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+6% Synergy $0.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.30
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.30
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $9.63
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+5% Synergy $2.54
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+4% Synergy $0.95
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+3% Synergy $11.36
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+2% Synergy $9.55
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+2% Synergy $3.11
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.97
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $5.80
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
0% Synergy $2.06
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $26.90
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-4% Synergy $3.69
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-7% Synergy $0.83

Instants

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

Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $1.58
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $1.32
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.63
Disallow Disallow
+11% Synergy $1.66
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.38
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.33
Delay Delay
+10% Synergy $1.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+9% Synergy $50.42
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $44.34
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.84
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.29
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $5.13
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $17.65
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.39
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.28
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.29
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+7% Synergy $0.67
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+6% Synergy $0.28
Capsize Capsize
+6% Synergy $0.83
Time Stop Time Stop
+6% Synergy $0.23
Trickbind Trickbind
+6% Synergy $12.36
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.25
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $1.97
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+4% Synergy $0.19
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.30
Foil Foil
+4% Synergy $1.66
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.18
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.87
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $4.13
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.23
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $12.06
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.80
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $10.93
Misdirection Misdirection
+2% Synergy $8.84
Impulse Impulse
+2% Synergy $0.20
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.72
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.47
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.30
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.22
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+1% Synergy $5.33
Commandeer Commandeer
+1% Synergy $2.11
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.03
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $6.55
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.80
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.25
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $2.87
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.05
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $0.40
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-5% Synergy $0.44

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $8.98
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.20
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.40
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $5.67
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.57
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $13.24
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $2.72
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.32
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.38
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+4% Synergy $5.03
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.26
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $5.37
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+3% Synergy $386.43
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.24
Expropriate Expropriate
+2% Synergy $14.25
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.31
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.22
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $3.80
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.76
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+1% Synergy $3.81
Reshape Reshape
0% Synergy $3.79
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-2% Synergy $1.39
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.35
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-5% Synergy $4.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+13% Synergy $2.49
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+10% Synergy $0.48
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $15.81
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $39.43
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $20.88
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+5% Synergy $6.56
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $12.14
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.28
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+1% Synergy $4.04
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.77
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $106.65
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+12% Synergy $9.71
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+12% Synergy $6.01
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $6.39
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.71
Future Sight Future Sight
+7% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.63
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+5% Synergy $1.29
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $3.42
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $41.86
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $1.45
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $0.77
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.65
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+2% Synergy $2.53
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+1% Synergy $7.34
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.64
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.87
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.35
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.69

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 $8.76
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.73
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.97
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $17.30
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
0% Synergy $8.02

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+7% Synergy $0.30
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.30
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $43.73
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+5% Synergy $9.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.22
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $5.34
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.70
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.16
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.46
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.60
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.06
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.30
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $8.95
Hall of Storm Giants Hall of Storm Giants
+3% Synergy $0.63
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.12
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.53
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $4.49
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+1% Synergy $0.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-1% Synergy $24.44
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $9.15
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-2% Synergy $0.32
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.66
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $55.63
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-5% Synergy $13.10
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-7% Synergy $37.08
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.39
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.06
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.86
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.60
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $3.80
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $9.70
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $421.27
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.88
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.33
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.05
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+2% Synergy $139.18
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $938.97
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $14.98
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.01
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $4.39
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.20
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $5.06
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.51
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.59
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $191.56
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $34.62
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.37
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-3% Synergy $0.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.31
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $37.01

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $48.99
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+3% Synergy $30.79
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+3% Synergy $30.46
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $1.30
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $35.46
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $15.77
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $19.48
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $31.34
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.97
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+1% Synergy $5.80
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $41.24
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
0% Synergy $0.41
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $8.05
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.22

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