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Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
Price tag $0.27

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#774 Current Rank
#753 Last Week
#730 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp decks.

Technodrome Technodrome
+6% Synergy $4.42
The Ooze The Ooze
+5% Synergy $8.12
Krang, Utrom Warlord Krang, Utrom Warlord
+4% Synergy $21.62
Lasting Tarfire Lasting Tarfire
+4% Synergy $0.30
Chrome Dome Chrome Dome
+4% Synergy $0.61

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp's abilities and overall game plan.

Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+92% Synergy $0.17
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+91% Synergy $0.21
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+89% Synergy $0.17
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+85% Synergy $0.27
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+85% Synergy $4.34
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+84% Synergy $0.26
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+84% Synergy $0.20
Arcbound Prototype Arcbound Prototype
+83% Synergy $0.12
Arcbound Slith Arcbound Slith
+81% Synergy $0.56
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+80% Synergy $0.43

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp decks.

Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+78% Synergy $5.89
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+76% Synergy $15.31
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+76% Synergy $0.86
Arcbound Slasher Arcbound Slasher
+73% Synergy $0.14
Together Forever Together Forever
+69% Synergy $0.28
Arcbound Overseer Arcbound Overseer
+69% Synergy $1.76
Arcbound Whelp Arcbound Whelp
+67% Synergy $0.19
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+65% Synergy $0.35
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+62% Synergy $2.13
Dispatch Dispatch
+52% Synergy $0.29

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.30
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $111.70
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-6% Synergy $43.27
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $49.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $51.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+56% Synergy $2.14
Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+56% Synergy $0.18
Arcbound Hybrid Arcbound Hybrid
+54% Synergy $0.18
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+53% Synergy $0.52
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+50% Synergy $0.52
Arcbound Fiend Arcbound Fiend
+47% Synergy $0.38
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+44% Synergy $3.20
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+42% Synergy $14.51
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.88
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+36% Synergy $0.31
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+35% Synergy $0.93
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+34% Synergy $3.03
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+32% Synergy $1.03
Arcbound Bruiser Arcbound Bruiser
+32% Synergy $0.16
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+30% Synergy $4.09
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+30% Synergy $10.79
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+28% Synergy $15.49
Arcbound Lancer Arcbound Lancer
+28% Synergy $0.37
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+27% Synergy $8.33
Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+25% Synergy $1.42
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+24% Synergy $0.36
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+24% Synergy $0.59
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.60
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+22% Synergy $0.26
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+22% Synergy $0.10
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+21% Synergy $0.30
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+21% Synergy $0.20
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+21% Synergy $0.25
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+18% Synergy $0.34
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+17% Synergy $0.35
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+16% Synergy $0.71
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+15% Synergy $0.29
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+15% Synergy $0.26
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+15% Synergy $0.28
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+15% Synergy $0.33
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+14% Synergy $0.99
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+14% Synergy $0.30
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+13% Synergy $16.38
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+12% Synergy $2.13
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+12% Synergy $34.34
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $53.73
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+11% Synergy $0.52
Arcbound Wanderer Arcbound Wanderer
+11% Synergy $0.15
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+10% Synergy $11.31
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+10% Synergy $0.36
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $1.02
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+8% Synergy $8.82
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+5% Synergy $2.61
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+5% Synergy $0.83
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $2.09

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp safe.

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+28% Synergy $0.43
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+18% Synergy $1.22
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+17% Synergy $0.17
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+14% Synergy $0.33
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+13% Synergy $0.31
Fling Fling
+10% Synergy $0.05
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+10% Synergy $0.23
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.57
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+3% Synergy $0.27
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.93
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.11
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.28
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.37
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.51
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.52
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-4% Synergy $2.20
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $6.43
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-5% Synergy $3.75
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $15.89
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.25
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $66.45
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $18.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp's game plan and control the board.

Wake the Past Wake the Past
+51% Synergy $0.29
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+48% Synergy $0.26
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+34% Synergy $11.37
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+32% Synergy $1.26
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+30% Synergy $1.26
Recommission Recommission
+22% Synergy $0.29
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+11% Synergy $6.52
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.29
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+7% Synergy $0.71
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.37
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+6% Synergy $0.31
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+6% Synergy $0.25
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+4% Synergy $0.31
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+3% Synergy $0.30
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+1% Synergy $0.31
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.35
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.58
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-5% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $2.56
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.43
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-11% Synergy $0.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+62% Synergy $1.06
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+50% Synergy $0.29
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+49% Synergy $59.49
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+39% Synergy $2.59
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+38% Synergy $1.04
Animation Module Animation Module
+30% Synergy $1.75
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+27% Synergy $14.35
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+26% Synergy $0.39
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+24% Synergy $1.90
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $4.97
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+22% Synergy $3.99
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+21% Synergy $1.31
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+18% Synergy $2.72
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+17% Synergy $21.00
Trading Post Trading Post
+14% Synergy $0.40
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+12% Synergy $0.37
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+11% Synergy $19.64
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+11% Synergy $2.57
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+10% Synergy $0.31
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+8% Synergy $4.30
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+7% Synergy $33.08
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+7% Synergy $10.18
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+7% Synergy $32.43
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+7% Synergy $19.00
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+6% Synergy $0.40
Scourglass Scourglass
+6% Synergy $3.63
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+6% Synergy $1.50
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+5% Synergy $48.02
Costume Closet Costume Closet
+5% Synergy $0.17
Collector's Cage Collector's Cage
+5% Synergy $1.10
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+3% Synergy $1.45
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+3% Synergy $2.85
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $4.65
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
0% Synergy $0.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.28
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
-1% Synergy $3.72
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.56
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+46% Synergy $0.43
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+30% Synergy $32.07
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+28% Synergy $5.79
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+28% Synergy $0.35
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+22% Synergy $2.75
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+21% Synergy $0.34
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+20% Synergy $21.14
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+16% Synergy $3.14
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+7% Synergy $1.78
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+7% Synergy $0.23
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+6% Synergy $2.62
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+5% Synergy $1.59
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.48
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-2% Synergy $2.43

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+42% Synergy $1.39
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+11% Synergy $17.21
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $1.49

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+55% Synergy $2.21
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+46% Synergy $0.96
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+45% Synergy $1.78
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+43% Synergy $7.61
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+37% Synergy $0.36
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+25% Synergy $13.10
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+25% Synergy $0.26
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+23% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+21% Synergy $0.93
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+21% Synergy $0.74
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+21% Synergy $0.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $37.08
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+11% Synergy $0.38
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+10% Synergy $0.30
Abandoned Air Temple Abandoned Air Temple
+9% Synergy $4.84
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+8% Synergy $0.55
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $12.80
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.37
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+7% Synergy $7.57
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+6% Synergy $0.26
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+6% Synergy $17.47
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+6% Synergy $0.35
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $2.99
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $2.11
High Market High Market
+4% Synergy $1.31
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+3% Synergy $0.39
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+3% Synergy $0.30
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+2% Synergy $0.52
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.50
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $9.15
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-8% Synergy $0.28
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $5.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Solar Array Solar Array
+27% Synergy $0.34
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.30
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+12% Synergy $0.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+7% Synergy $0.30
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+7% Synergy $3.98
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+6% Synergy $191.56
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $3.80
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $4.78
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.27
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.01
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.55
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-10% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-13% Synergy $1.06

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Power Depot Power Depot
+69% Synergy $0.40
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+46% Synergy $0.28
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+31% Synergy $0.25
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+22% Synergy $0.25
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+14% Synergy $0.37
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+11% Synergy $3.33
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+9% Synergy $0.57
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $1.60
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.33
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.25
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.52
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $331.42
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $2.56
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-4% Synergy $0.28
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-4% Synergy $1.72
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.16
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-5% Synergy $15.45
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-5% Synergy $3.60
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.30
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.31
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-6% Synergy $10.79
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.33
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-6% Synergy $1.03
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-6% Synergy $0.30
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-7% Synergy $0.19
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $29.10
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $10.53
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.22
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-8% Synergy $2.91
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-9% Synergy $0.35
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-9% Synergy $5.81
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $13.49
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-9% Synergy $0.38
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-10% Synergy $0.20
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.37
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.29
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-17% Synergy $0.33

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