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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $3.45

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

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2065 Current Rank
#1878 Last Week
#1911 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.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+7% Synergy $17.91
Mirrorform Mirrorform
+5% Synergy $5.82
Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+4% Synergy $0.79
Glamermite Glamermite
+4% Synergy $0.12
Rimefire Torque Rimefire Torque
+3% Synergy $0.31

High Synergy Cards

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

Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+38% Synergy $1.17
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+35% Synergy $0.18
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+34% Synergy $1.01
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+31% Synergy $0.63
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+31% Synergy $0.37
Rewind Rewind
+28% Synergy $0.47
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.49
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+27% Synergy $0.20
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+23% Synergy $0.25
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+23% Synergy $0.09

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 $5.13
Snap Snap
+19% Synergy $2.41
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $1.60
High Tide High Tide
+8% Synergy $1.03
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.29
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.23
Ponder Ponder
+8% Synergy $1.29
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
+3% Synergy $1.74
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $4.94

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 $1.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+15% Synergy $40.86
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $62.72
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $33.75
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $14.79
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $53.63
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+9% Synergy $18.92
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $86.10
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+5% Synergy $45.55
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $98.84

Creatures

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

Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+22% Synergy $0.07
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+21% Synergy $2.34
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+20% Synergy $0.64
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.20
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+19% Synergy $11.23
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+18% Synergy $0.24
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.33
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+16% Synergy $16.93
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+14% Synergy $1.97
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+14% Synergy $4.13
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+14% Synergy $0.14
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+13% Synergy $0.50
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $1.42
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+13% Synergy $5.28
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+12% Synergy $0.97
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+11% Synergy $0.73
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+11% Synergy $3.54
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+11% Synergy $10.76
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+10% Synergy $0.97
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+10% Synergy $0.45
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.19
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+10% Synergy $11.41
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.09
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+9% Synergy $3.63
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+9% Synergy $2.33
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+9% Synergy $12.61
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.54
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $14.66
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+8% Synergy $0.23
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+8% Synergy $0.59
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+7% Synergy $0.49
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+7% Synergy $2.21
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.23
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+6% Synergy $0.65
Memnarch Memnarch
+6% Synergy $5.40
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.28
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $0.94
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $8.30
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+5% Synergy $3.25
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+5% Synergy $173.26
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+4% Synergy $1.72
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+2% Synergy $2.79
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.38
Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur Jin-Gitaxias, Core Augur
+2% Synergy $11.58
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.29
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+1% Synergy $8.53
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+1% Synergy $4.03
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $21.40
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-4% Synergy $3.32
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-7% Synergy $0.48

Instants

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

Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $6.11
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+18% Synergy $1.25
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $1.36
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+11% Synergy $2.30
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $52.65
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $47.15
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+10% Synergy $0.74
Disallow Disallow
+10% Synergy $2.38
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.17
Delay Delay
+10% Synergy $1.61
Swan Song Swan Song
+9% Synergy $7.83
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $16.16
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.18
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $6.70
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+7% Synergy $0.19
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+7% Synergy $0.22
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.39
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.20
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+7% Synergy $0.60
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $0.82
Trickbind Trickbind
+6% Synergy $11.13
Time Stop Time Stop
+6% Synergy $0.22
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.60
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+5% Synergy $0.16
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.15
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $3.97
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+4% Synergy $0.21
Foil Foil
+4% Synergy $1.24
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+3% Synergy $1.25
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+3% Synergy $1.96
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $8.21
Cancel Cancel
+3% Synergy $0.25
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.10
Opt Opt
+2% Synergy $0.12
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $8.51
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $8.80
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+2% Synergy $10.88
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.86
Aetherize Aetherize
+1% Synergy $0.52
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+1% Synergy $0.14
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+1% Synergy $4.46
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+1% Synergy $3.87
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.93
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.54
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
-1% Synergy $0.17
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
-1% Synergy $2.94
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.34
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-6% Synergy $0.42

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+10% Synergy $9.10
Step Through Step Through
+9% Synergy $0.12
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+8% Synergy $6.67
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.58
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $12.86
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $2.18
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.28
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.43
Windfall Windfall
+3% Synergy $4.14
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+3% Synergy $5.48
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.38
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+3% Synergy $0.38
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+3% Synergy $387.93
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+2% Synergy $3.18
Expropriate Expropriate
+2% Synergy $13.88
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.36
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+1% Synergy $0.19
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.43
Time Stretch Time Stretch
+1% Synergy $3.68
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
0% Synergy $0.17
Reshape Reshape
0% Synergy $4.02
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.77
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.19
Finale of Revelation Finale of Revelation
-2% Synergy $0.22
Spectral Deluge Spectral Deluge
-5% Synergy $3.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+14% Synergy $2.01
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+10% Synergy $0.39
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+9% Synergy $17.25
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $34.49
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $18.16
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+5% Synergy $5.89
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $11.40
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.23
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $1.12
The One Ring The One Ring
+1% Synergy $99.32
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.70
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+1% Synergy $3.36
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.73
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+1% Synergy $1.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+12% Synergy $11.16
Back to Basics Back to Basics
+12% Synergy $6.06
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.46
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.70
Future Sight Future Sight
+7% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $8.92
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+5% Synergy $1.44
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $3.14
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $1.50
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $42.78
As Foretold As Foretold
+3% Synergy $1.63
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $0.64
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+2% Synergy $2.44
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.49
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $2.00
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
0% Synergy $2.09
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.18
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-3% Synergy $0.95

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 $8.63
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.61
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+3% Synergy $3.67
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+3% Synergy $18.38
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
-1% Synergy $6.44
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-4% Synergy $21.45

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 $0.20
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.95
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $45.08
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+6% Synergy $2.13
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.50
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.45
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $21.55
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $3.28
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.11
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.11
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.91
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+3% Synergy $0.50
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.11
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $5.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $20.40
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.59
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.18
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $5.27
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $6.36
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-3% Synergy $50.05
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-5% Synergy $11.66
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $35.94
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-6% Synergy $0.27
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.28
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.72
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.88
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.30
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+5% Synergy $8.99
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+4% Synergy $3.55
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $399.08
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.53
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $115.71
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.29
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $832.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+2% Synergy $1.04
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.21
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+2% Synergy $16.58
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+1% Synergy $0.53
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $5.11
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+1% Synergy $4.08
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+1% Synergy $0.20
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $16.99
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+1% Synergy $4.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $175.80
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $31.84
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
-2% Synergy $0.53
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-3% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $33.69

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $25.95
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $26.93
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $42.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $14.36
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $0.81
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $30.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+2% Synergy $16.58
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $4.38
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $30.36
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.29
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
0% Synergy $41.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.15

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