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Teferi, Mage of Zhalfir
Price tag $2.11

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

#2331 Current Rank
#2606 Last Week
#1981 Past 2 Years

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.

Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+8% Synergy $1.07
Emeritus of Ideation Emeritus of Ideation
+6% Synergy $8.57
Jadzi, Steward of Fate Jadzi, Steward of Fate
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+2% Synergy $0.54
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+1% Synergy $0.73

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 $1.22
Arcanis the Omnipotent Arcanis the Omnipotent
+33% Synergy $0.25
Gadwick, the Wizened Gadwick, the Wizened
+31% Synergy $0.75
Venser, Shaper Savant Venser, Shaper Savant
+30% Synergy $1.09
Azami, Lady of Scrolls Azami, Lady of Scrolls
+28% Synergy $0.38
Rewind Rewind
+28% Synergy $0.43
Riptide Laboratory Riptide Laboratory
+28% Synergy $0.43
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
+24% Synergy $0.36
Geyser Drake Geyser Drake
+23% Synergy $0.12
Cryptic Command Cryptic Command
+23% Synergy $5.99

Top Cards

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

Snap Snap
+20% Synergy $3.49
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+18% Synergy $5.92
Counterspell Counterspell
+11% Synergy $3.68
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+11% Synergy $55.81
Propaganda Propaganda
+8% Synergy $3.04
High Tide High Tide
+7% Synergy $1.52
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+5% Synergy $1.39
Negate Negate
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+2% Synergy $6.67
Pongify Pongify
+1% Synergy $1.72

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 $2.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+17% Synergy $41.55
Consecrated Sphinx Consecrated Sphinx
+14% Synergy $34.62
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+13% Synergy $18.15
Force of Will Force of Will
+13% Synergy $64.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+11% Synergy $66.59
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+7% Synergy $22.54
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+7% Synergy $109.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+4% Synergy $58.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+3% Synergy $129.20

Creatures

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

Naiad of Hidden Coves Naiad of Hidden Coves
+22% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Mage Treasure Mage
+21% Synergy $0.28
Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+20% Synergy $2.64
Wavebreak Hippocamp Wavebreak Hippocamp
+19% Synergy $0.81
Cyclone Summoner Cyclone Summoner
+19% Synergy $0.23
Snapcaster Mage Snapcaster Mage
+17% Synergy $18.05
Fatespinner Fatespinner
+17% Synergy $9.45
Defiler of Dreams Defiler of Dreams
+16% Synergy $0.42
Aether Channeler Aether Channeler
+16% Synergy $0.34
Harbinger of the Seas Harbinger of the Seas
+13% Synergy $1.49
Patron Wizard Patron Wizard
+13% Synergy $5.21
Tishana's Tidebinder Tishana's Tidebinder
+12% Synergy $3.00
Academy Loremaster Academy Loremaster
+12% Synergy $0.24
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+11% Synergy $0.70
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+11% Synergy $0.86
Glen Elendra Archmage Glen Elendra Archmage
+11% Synergy $12.89
Scourge of Fleets Scourge of Fleets
+10% Synergy $3.44
Peregrine Drake Peregrine Drake
+10% Synergy $0.30
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+10% Synergy $4.22
Naru Meha, Master Wizard Naru Meha, Master Wizard
+10% Synergy $0.90
Trinket Mage Trinket Mage
+9% Synergy $0.40
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+9% Synergy $17.01
Mulldrifter Mulldrifter
+9% Synergy $0.32
High Fae Trickster High Fae Trickster
+9% Synergy $5.17
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+8% Synergy $1.63
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+8% Synergy $3.25
Sower of Temptation Sower of Temptation
+8% Synergy $2.76
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+7% Synergy $0.89
Phantasmal Image Phantasmal Image
+7% Synergy $4.84
Vedalken Aethermage Vedalken Aethermage
+7% Synergy $0.50
Naban, Dean of Iteration Naban, Dean of Iteration
+7% Synergy $0.72
Galecaster Colossus Galecaster Colossus
+7% Synergy $2.76
Memnarch Memnarch
+6% Synergy $6.36
Barrin, Tolarian Archmage Barrin, Tolarian Archmage
+6% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+6% Synergy $189.24
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Phyrexian Metamorph Phyrexian Metamorph
+5% Synergy $2.22
Nezahal, Primal Tide Nezahal, Primal Tide
+5% Synergy $9.22
Deadeye Navigator Deadeye Navigator
+5% Synergy $4.68
Tidespout Tyrant Tidespout Tyrant
+5% Synergy $2.27
Tribute Mage Tribute Mage
+4% Synergy $0.91
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.81
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+2% Synergy $10.34
Stormtide Leviathan Stormtide Leviathan
+2% Synergy $2.61
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $6.56
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
0% Synergy $4.18
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
0% Synergy $37.52
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
-1% Synergy $10.03
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-4% Synergy $3.89
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
-6% Synergy $1.71

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 $2.49
Unwind Unwind
+13% Synergy $1.09
Narset's Reversal Narset's Reversal
+12% Synergy $2.65
Disallow Disallow
+11% Synergy $1.74
Delay Delay
+11% Synergy $2.99
Swan Song Swan Song
+10% Synergy $8.00
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+10% Synergy $50.22
Dig Through Time Dig Through Time
+10% Synergy $0.26
Wizard's Retort Wizard's Retort
+10% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Confluence Mystic Confluence
+9% Synergy $0.99
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $18.41
Evacuation Evacuation
+8% Synergy $0.34
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+7% Synergy $0.50
Dispel Dispel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+7% Synergy $0.25
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+7% Synergy $0.24
Capsize Capsize
+7% Synergy $1.02
Time Stop Time Stop
+7% Synergy $0.35
Trickbind Trickbind
+6% Synergy $12.49
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $2.17
Pull from Tomorrow Pull from Tomorrow
+5% Synergy $0.22
Aetherspouts Aetherspouts
+5% Synergy $0.78
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+5% Synergy $0.35
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.44
Cancel Cancel
+4% Synergy $0.32
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+4% Synergy $0.18
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $16.03
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.65
Flare of Denial Flare of Denial
+3% Synergy $2.71
Sublime Epiphany Sublime Epiphany
+3% Synergy $0.30
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.30
Foil Foil
+3% Synergy $3.48
Misdirection Misdirection
+3% Synergy $10.70
Impulse Impulse
+3% Synergy $0.14
Aetherize Aetherize
+2% Synergy $0.39
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+2% Synergy $0.25
Whir of Invention Whir of Invention
+2% Synergy $5.33
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+2% Synergy $1.84
Commandeer Commandeer
+2% Synergy $3.58
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.02
Opt Opt
0% Synergy $0.27
Flow of Knowledge Flow of Knowledge
0% Synergy $0.30
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
0% Synergy $7.61
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
0% Synergy $1.79
Engulf the Shore Engulf the Shore
0% Synergy $2.75
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-2% Synergy $2.07
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.00
Frantic Search Frantic Search
-4% Synergy $1.05
Resculpt Resculpt
-4% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Fabricate Fabricate
+9% Synergy $9.53
Step Through Step Through
+8% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
+7% Synergy $1.65
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+7% Synergy $5.50
Preordain Preordain
+5% Synergy $0.52
Time Warp Time Warp
+5% Synergy $8.00
Windfall Windfall
+4% Synergy $4.86
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+4% Synergy $3.68
Wash Out Wash Out
+4% Synergy $0.41
Bribery Bribery
+4% Synergy $5.98
Timetwister Timetwister
+4% Synergy
Rite of Replication Rite of Replication
+3% Synergy $0.32
Enter the Infinite Enter the Infinite
+3% Synergy $7.43
Transmute Artifact Transmute Artifact
+3% Synergy $391.74
Treasure Cruise Treasure Cruise
+2% Synergy $0.26
Expropriate Expropriate
+2% Synergy $14.33
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.19
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
+1% Synergy $0.27
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+1% Synergy $5.68
Lórien Revealed Lórien Revealed
+1% Synergy $3.52
Reshape Reshape
+1% Synergy $4.57
Serum Visions Serum Visions
-1% Synergy $1.31
Ravenform Ravenform
-2% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Omen Machine Omen Machine
+13% Synergy $2.91
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+10% Synergy $13.86
Kefnet's Monument Kefnet's Monument
+9% Synergy $0.42
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+7% Synergy $47.72
Vedalken Orrery Vedalken Orrery
+6% Synergy $17.49
Vedalken Shackles Vedalken Shackles
+6% Synergy $7.52
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $16.49
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+4% Synergy $0.30
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $1.34
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.76
Grafdigger's Cage Grafdigger's Cage
+1% Synergy $3.44
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+1% Synergy $0.55
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $104.71
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-10% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Back to Basics Back to Basics
+13% Synergy $6.24
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+11% Synergy $8.43
Future Sight Future Sight
+8% Synergy $0.38
Omniscience Omniscience
+7% Synergy $6.42
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+7% Synergy $0.72
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+6% Synergy $11.88
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $5.32
Mind Over Matter Mind Over Matter
+4% Synergy $42.97
Telepathy Telepathy
+4% Synergy $1.13
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+3% Synergy $1.64
As Foretold As Foretold
+2% Synergy $1.71
Copy Artifact Copy Artifact
+2% Synergy
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+2% Synergy $2.66
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+1% Synergy $2.54
Amphibian Downpour Amphibian Downpour
+1% Synergy $1.15
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
-1% Synergy $0.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
-2% Synergy $1.90

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 $10.32
Teferi, Temporal Archmage Teferi, Temporal Archmage
+7% Synergy $0.92
Jace, the Mind Sculptor Jace, the Mind Sculptor
+5% Synergy $17.99
Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim Teferi, Temporal Pilgrim
+4% Synergy $5.08
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+1% Synergy $9.05
Tezzeret the Seeker Tezzeret the Seeker
-3% Synergy $23.01

Utility Lands

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

Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+8% Synergy $0.30
Halimar Depths Halimar Depths
+7% Synergy $0.36
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+6% Synergy $9.68
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $50.07
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.72
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+5% Synergy $2.21
Tolaria West Tolaria West
+5% Synergy $1.84
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+5% Synergy $4.39
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+4% Synergy $21.20
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+3% Synergy $0.29
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.33
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $11.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.93
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+2% Synergy $0.87
Remote Isle Remote Isle
+2% Synergy $0.31
Coral Atoll Coral Atoll
+2% Synergy $0.56
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $30.75
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
-1% Synergy $2.44
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
-1% Synergy $62.97
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-1% Synergy $9.55
Cephalid Coliseum Cephalid Coliseum
-1% Synergy $0.23
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-4% Synergy $13.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $40.55
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.38
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.40
Seat of the Synod Seat of the Synod
-13% Synergy $0.67

Mana Artifacts

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

Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+8% Synergy $1.10
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+8% Synergy $3.59
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+6% Synergy $11.72
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+5% Synergy $4.55
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $167.83
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $468.63
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+4% Synergy $4.22
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+3% Synergy $0.36
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.29
Basalt Monolith Basalt Monolith
+2% Synergy $3.65
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $1122.75
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.82
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $0.98
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+1% Synergy $4.08
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+1% Synergy $14.45
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
0% Synergy $0.63
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $0.98
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
0% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.36
Mox Opal Mox Opal
-1% Synergy $238.50
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-1% Synergy $35.66
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-2% Synergy $2.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
-4% Synergy $0.36
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-4% Synergy $35.83

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.34
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+4% Synergy $37.75
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.24
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+4% Synergy $36.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $19.38
Snow-Covered Island Snow-Covered Island
+4% Synergy $1.14
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $49.31
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+3% Synergy $37.89
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+2% Synergy $0.81
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+2% Synergy $6.56
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+1% Synergy $37.19
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+1% Synergy $52.29
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.00
Island Island
-4% Synergy $0.07

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