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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $2.80

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

#1948 Current Rank
#1822 Last Week
#1937 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.

Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+10% Synergy $0.43
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+8% Synergy $17.85
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+7% Synergy $1.09
Exhibition Tidecaller Exhibition Tidecaller
+4% Synergy $0.60
Great Hall of the Biblioplex Great Hall of the Biblioplex
+2% Synergy $0.36

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 $1.08
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+35% Synergy $0.39
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+31% Synergy $0.95
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+31% Synergy $0.64
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+30% Synergy $0.34
Rewind Rewind
+30% Synergy $0.48
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.45
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+24% Synergy $0.33
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+23% Synergy $0.10
Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+23% Synergy $0.10

Top Cards

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

Snap Snap
+20% Synergy $3.51
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+19% Synergy $5.70
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $2.56
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $0.95
Propaganda Propaganda
+7% Synergy $3.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+6% Synergy $1.38
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.11
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $5.51
Pongify Pongify
+2% Synergy $1.77
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.35

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 $2.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $41.42
Force of Will Force of Will
+14% Synergy $69.38
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $31.47
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+12% Synergy $17.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $67.17
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $24.05
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $110.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $56.23
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $122.46

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
+21% Synergy $2.16
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+21% Synergy $0.64
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+21% Synergy $0.29
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+20% Synergy $0.26
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+17% Synergy $10.14
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.38
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+16% Synergy $17.69
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+16% Synergy $0.21
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+14% Synergy $4.41
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+13% Synergy $0.66
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+13% Synergy $0.25
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+12% Synergy $0.43
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+12% Synergy $1.56
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+12% Synergy $3.33
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+11% Synergy $1.00
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+10% Synergy $2.41
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+10% Synergy $3.10
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+10% Synergy $5.43
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+10% Synergy $12.27
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+9% Synergy $1.77
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+9% Synergy $2.89
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+9% Synergy $0.38
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+9% Synergy $0.23
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.30
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+8% Synergy $15.81
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+8% Synergy $4.34
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+8% Synergy $2.20
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+8% Synergy $2.27
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.86
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+7% Synergy $0.37
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.71
Archmage of Echoes Archmage of Echoes
+7% Synergy $18.67
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+6% Synergy $1.87
Memnarch Memnarch
+6% Synergy $6.05
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+6% Synergy $0.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.32
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $9.68
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+5% Synergy $1.06
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+5% Synergy $2.37
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+5% Synergy $3.93
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+5% Synergy $179.60
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+2% Synergy $9.33
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+2% Synergy $2.73
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $6.03
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.80
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+1% Synergy $3.78
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $40.89
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
0% Synergy $11.28
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-3% Synergy $3.43
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-6% Synergy $1.91

Instants

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

Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $6.13
Blue Sun's Zenith Blue Sun's Zenith
+17% Synergy $1.51
Unwind Unwind
+14% Synergy $1.09
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.32
Disallow Disallow
+11% Synergy $1.54
Delay Delay
+11% Synergy $3.01
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+10% Synergy $52.04
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $7.32
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $47.43
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.66
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+9% Synergy $0.33
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.35
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $3.92
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+7% Synergy $18.10
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.35
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.35
Time Stop Time Stop
+7% Synergy $0.27
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+6% Synergy $0.26
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+6% Synergy $0.66
Capsize Capsize
+6% Synergy $0.96
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.82
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.39
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.35
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.49
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+4% Synergy $2.66
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.32
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.28
Foil Foil
+3% Synergy $2.29
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+3% Synergy $0.20
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $14.28
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $10.19
Impulse Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+2% Synergy $0.51
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.42
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $1.81
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+2% Synergy $9.22
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+2% Synergy $10.13
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $2.69
Opt Opt
+1% Synergy $0.22
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+1% Synergy $5.10
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.29
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $6.58
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $2.30
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.90
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-1% Synergy $2.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Resculpt Resculpt
-3% Synergy $1.13
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $0.46

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $8.93
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.26
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.50
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $5.71
Preordain Preordain
+6% Synergy $0.60
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $13.41
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.79
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+4% Synergy $0.33
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.88
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+3% Synergy $3.45
Wash Out Wash Out
+3% Synergy $0.41
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+3% Synergy $5.82
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+3% Synergy $386.73
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.29
Expropriate Expropriate
+2% Synergy $15.40
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+2% Synergy $0.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.71
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.30
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $3.10
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $2.93
Reshape Reshape
+1% Synergy $3.97
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.14
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+13% Synergy $2.81
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $12.27
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $44.91
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $19.18
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+6% Synergy $6.85
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $13.82
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.32
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+3% Synergy $3.19
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+1% Synergy $3.47
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+1% Synergy $0.65
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.44
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $102.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $3.43
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-16% Synergy $1.92

Enchantments

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

Back to Basics Back to Basics
+12% Synergy $5.73
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $8.91
Omniscience Omniscience
+8% Synergy $5.24
Future Sight Future Sight
+8% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+8% Synergy $0.71
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $10.78
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $3.87
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $41.81
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $1.26
Frozen Aether Frozen Aether
+4% Synergy $1.30
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $1.10
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.37
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+2% Synergy $6.97
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+2% Synergy $2.35
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.88
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+1% Synergy
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
0% Synergy $1.14
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.29
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $3.88

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 $9.91
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.81
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $4.22
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+4% Synergy $17.79
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
0% Synergy $8.75
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-4% Synergy $22.40

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.29
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.37
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.46
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+5% Synergy $9.07
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.18
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $5.01
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+5% Synergy $23.04
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+4% Synergy $1.71
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+4% Synergy $1.70
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.49
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.84
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $9.76
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.16
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
0% Synergy $28.24
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $7.49
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.23
War Room War Room
-2% Synergy $2.23
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-2% Synergy $60.65
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $12.97
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $38.37
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.35
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.31
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-12% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $0.50
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $0.63
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+7% Synergy $3.87
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $10.69
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.35
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $436.16
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $3.46
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $157.73
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1066.67
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+2% Synergy $5.18
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $4.73
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.46
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.19
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.55
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.51
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+1% Synergy $14.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.34
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.55
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.92
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $214.76
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $36.86
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.39
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-5% Synergy $39.13

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 $49.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $31.90
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $35.66
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $18.59
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.28
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+3% Synergy $1.23
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $38.90
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $6.03
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $33.71
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.80
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $45.71
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.21

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