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Zabaz, the Glimmerwasp
Price tag $0.15

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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

#708 Current Rank
#699 Last Week
#704 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.

Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade Iron Spider, Stark Upgrade
+14% Synergy $1.09
Costume Closet Costume Closet
+5% Synergy $0.07
Araña, Heart of the Spider Araña, Heart of the Spider
+3% Synergy $0.37
Bagel and Schmear Bagel and Schmear
+1% Synergy $0.06
Spectacular Tactics Spectacular Tactics
+1% Synergy $0.06

High Synergy Cards

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

Arcbound Shikari Arcbound Shikari
+93% Synergy $0.10
Arcbound Mouser Arcbound Mouser
+91% Synergy $0.05
Arcbound Tracker Arcbound Tracker
+89% Synergy $0.06
Arcbound Worker Arcbound Worker
+85% Synergy $0.23
Arcbound Stinger Arcbound Stinger
+85% Synergy $0.20
Arcbound Crusher Arcbound Crusher
+85% Synergy $4.92
Arcbound Javelineer Arcbound Javelineer
+84% Synergy $0.09
Arcbound Prototype Arcbound Prototype
+83% Synergy $0.10
Arcbound Slith Arcbound Slith
+81% Synergy $0.40
Steel Overseer Steel Overseer
+81% Synergy $0.33

Top Cards

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

Arcbound Reclaimer Arcbound Reclaimer
+79% Synergy $5.67
Arcbound Ravager Arcbound Ravager
+76% Synergy $10.19
Scrapyard Recombiner Scrapyard Recombiner
+76% Synergy $0.83
Arcbound Slasher Arcbound Slasher
+73% Synergy $0.07
Together Forever Together Forever
+70% Synergy $0.20
Arcbound Overseer Arcbound Overseer
+70% Synergy $1.76
Arcbound Whelp Arcbound Whelp
+67% Synergy $0.11
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+65% Synergy $0.20
Scrap Trawler Scrap Trawler
+63% Synergy $3.21
Dispatch Dispatch
+51% Synergy $0.32

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $94.95
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-7% Synergy $28.80
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-9% Synergy $36.91
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $50.70

Creatures

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

Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle Teshar, Ancestor's Apostle
+59% Synergy $0.17
Losheel, Clockwork Scholar Losheel, Clockwork Scholar
+57% Synergy $1.47
Arcbound Hybrid Arcbound Hybrid
+52% Synergy $0.19
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+49% Synergy $0.42
Myr Retriever Myr Retriever
+46% Synergy $2.81
Surge Conductor Surge Conductor
+46% Synergy $0.81
Arcbound Fiend Arcbound Fiend
+46% Synergy $0.38
Filigree Vector Filigree Vector
+44% Synergy $17.87
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+38% Synergy $1.61
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+36% Synergy $0.75
Hangarback Walker Hangarback Walker
+36% Synergy $0.31
Oswald Fiddlebender Oswald Fiddlebender
+35% Synergy $1.47
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+32% Synergy $3.57
Arcbound Bruiser Arcbound Bruiser
+31% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Engineer Goblin Engineer
+30% Synergy $7.58
Goblin Welder Goblin Welder
+30% Synergy $12.73
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+30% Synergy $13.28
Patrolling Peacemaker Patrolling Peacemaker
+28% Synergy $2.16
Arcbound Lancer Arcbound Lancer
+27% Synergy $0.46
Alibou, Ancient Witness Alibou, Ancient Witness
+25% Synergy $0.42
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+23% Synergy $0.47
Marketback Walker Marketback Walker
+23% Synergy $0.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+22% Synergy $0.26
Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+22% Synergy $0.35
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.13
Mindless Automaton Mindless Automaton
+21% Synergy $0.10
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+21% Synergy $0.08
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+19% Synergy $0.28
Shimmer Myr Shimmer Myr
+18% Synergy $0.17
Osgir, the Reconstructor Osgir, the Reconstructor
+17% Synergy $0.85
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+16% Synergy $0.50
Junk Diver Junk Diver
+16% Synergy $0.13
Threefold Thunderhulk Threefold Thunderhulk
+16% Synergy $0.27
Reluctant Role Model Reluctant Role Model
+16% Synergy $0.35
Scrap Welder Scrap Welder
+16% Synergy $0.17
Canoptek Spyder Canoptek Spyder
+15% Synergy $11.55
Voyager Quickwelder Voyager Quickwelder
+13% Synergy $0.12
Leonin Abunas Leonin Abunas
+13% Synergy $2.04
Mycosynth Golem Mycosynth Golem
+13% Synergy $26.54
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
+12% Synergy $0.51
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+11% Synergy $42.37
Cybermen Squadron Cybermen Squadron
+11% Synergy $7.28
Gandalf the White Gandalf the White
+10% Synergy $5.52
Arcbound Wanderer Arcbound Wanderer
+10% Synergy $0.12
Patchwork Automaton Patchwork Automaton
+10% Synergy $0.19
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+9% Synergy $3.01
Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender Syr Ginger, the Meal Ender
+8% Synergy $0.58
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+6% Synergy $0.72
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+5% Synergy $1.55
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+3% Synergy $1.79

Instants

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

Demand Answers Demand Answers
+26% Synergy $0.28
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+19% Synergy $0.86
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+18% Synergy $0.07
Blacksmith's Skill Blacksmith's Skill
+13% Synergy $0.21
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+12% Synergy $0.20
Fling Fling
+10% Synergy $0.07
Volt Charge Volt Charge
+9% Synergy $0.08
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.43
Galvanic Blast Galvanic Blast
+5% Synergy $2.29
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+3% Synergy $0.56
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.10
Disenchant Disenchant
+1% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.65
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.36
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-2% Synergy $0.51
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.46
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-4% Synergy $4.17
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-5% Synergy $0.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-5% Synergy $8.69
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-6% Synergy $5.24
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-7% Synergy $1.19
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-7% Synergy $52.71
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-10% Synergy $18.17

Sorceries

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

Wake the Past Wake the Past
+51% Synergy $0.18
Organic Extinction Organic Extinction
+48% Synergy $0.25
Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+33% Synergy $5.68
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+32% Synergy $0.41
Trash for Treasure Trash for Treasure
+31% Synergy $1.07
Recommission Recommission
+23% Synergy $0.12
Scrap Mastery Scrap Mastery
+11% Synergy $3.77
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+10% Synergy $1.06
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+8% Synergy $0.18
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+8% Synergy $0.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
+6% Synergy $0.21
Reunion of the House Reunion of the House
+6% Synergy $0.17
All Is Dust All Is Dust
+5% Synergy $3.94
Angelfire Ignition Angelfire Ignition
+4% Synergy $0.49
Saheeli's Directive Saheeli's Directive
+4% Synergy $0.80
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+3% Synergy $0.26
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thrilling Discovery Thrilling Discovery
0% Synergy $0.17
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-1% Synergy $0.45
Rip Apart Rip Apart
-6% Synergy $0.17
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-7% Synergy $4.78
Austere Command Austere Command
-9% Synergy $0.18
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-12% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Throne of Geth Throne of Geth
+62% Synergy $1.00
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+50% Synergy $43.76
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+49% Synergy $0.18
Ichor Wellspring Ichor Wellspring
+40% Synergy $0.41
Mystic Forge Mystic Forge
+39% Synergy $1.92
Animation Module Animation Module
+31% Synergy $1.15
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+28% Synergy $9.08
Thopter Shop Thopter Shop
+27% Synergy $0.30
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $4.02
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+24% Synergy $1.81
Energy Chamber Energy Chamber
+23% Synergy $5.62
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+20% Synergy $1.88
Sculpting Steel Sculpting Steel
+19% Synergy $1.33
Krark-Clan Ironworks Krark-Clan Ironworks
+17% Synergy $24.96
Trading Post Trading Post
+15% Synergy $0.47
Mycosynth Wellspring Mycosynth Wellspring
+13% Synergy $0.30
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+11% Synergy $17.55
Mirrorworks Mirrorworks
+11% Synergy $1.99
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+11% Synergy $0.34
Forsaken Monument Forsaken Monument
+9% Synergy $3.74
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+8% Synergy $30.48
Andúril, Narsil Reforged Andúril, Narsil Reforged
+8% Synergy $6.37
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+8% Synergy $23.08
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+8% Synergy $5.91
Scourglass Scourglass
+7% Synergy $3.75
Welding Jar Welding Jar
+6% Synergy $1.08
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+5% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Forge Darksteel Forge
+5% Synergy $40.83
Collector's Cage Collector's Cage
+5% Synergy $1.12
Thousand Moons Smithy Barracks of the Thousand Thousand Moons Smithy
+3% Synergy $1.01
Brass's Tunnel-Grinder Tecutlan, the Searing Rift Brass's Tunnel-Grinder
+3% Synergy $2.31
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $2.49
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
-1% Synergy $0.33
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
-1% Synergy $1.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-23% Synergy $4.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-25% Synergy $1.22

Enchantments

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

Pia's Revolution Pia's Revolution
+47% Synergy $0.42
All Will Be One All Will Be One
+32% Synergy $16.57
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+28% Synergy $6.12
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+27% Synergy $0.57
Uncivil Unrest Uncivil Unrest
+22% Synergy $22.70
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+22% Synergy $0.25
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+19% Synergy $1.86
Tempered Steel Tempered Steel
+16% Synergy $2.18
Abiding Grace Abiding Grace
+7% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+6% Synergy $2.07
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.50
Weapons Manufacturing Weapons Manufacturing
+3% Synergy $2.21
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $7.17
All That Glitters All That Glitters
-1% Synergy $0.21
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
-2% Synergy $1.61

Planeswalkers

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

Daretti, Scrap Savant Daretti, Scrap Savant
+45% Synergy $0.75
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+12% Synergy $19.27
Ugin, the Ineffable Ugin, the Ineffable
+8% Synergy $1.16

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+56% Synergy $1.61
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+46% Synergy $1.88
Great Furnace Great Furnace
+45% Synergy $3.26
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+44% Synergy $1.01
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+38% Synergy $0.29
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+26% Synergy $11.40
Ruins of Oran-Rief Ruins of Oran-Rief
+26% Synergy $0.21
Drannith Ruins Drannith Ruins
+24% Synergy $0.32
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+22% Synergy $0.65
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+22% Synergy $0.69
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+22% Synergy $0.71
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+16% Synergy $35.27
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+12% Synergy $1.29
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
+10% Synergy $0.16
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+9% Synergy $0.72
Fomori Vault Fomori Vault
+8% Synergy $7.17
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy $8.20
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.35
Phyrexia's Core Phyrexia's Core
+6% Synergy $0.22
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+6% Synergy $0.10
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+6% Synergy $14.68
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+5% Synergy $1.87
High Market High Market
+5% Synergy $1.15
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.88
Restless Bivouac Restless Bivouac
+3% Synergy $0.37
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+2% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Treasure Vault Treasure Vault
+2% Synergy $1.46
War Room War Room
-3% Synergy $3.04
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.03
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-8% Synergy $4.15
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
-10% Synergy $0.14

Mana Artifacts

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

Solar Array Solar Array
+26% Synergy $0.23
Slagstone Refinery Slagstone Refinery
+13% Synergy $0.13
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+12% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.12
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+8% Synergy $2.05
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+6% Synergy $2.60
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $181.24
Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+5% Synergy $2.71
Fabrication Foundry Fabrication Foundry
+5% Synergy $0.16
The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+2% Synergy $19.61
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+1% Synergy $1.48
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.16
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.48
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-7% Synergy $0.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-9% Synergy $0.29
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
+70% Synergy $0.35
Rustvale Bridge Rustvale Bridge
+47% Synergy $0.19
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+31% Synergy $0.12
Spire of Industry Spire of Industry
+22% Synergy $0.18
The Mycosynth Gardens The Mycosynth Gardens
+14% Synergy $0.54
Glimmervoid Glimmervoid
+11% Synergy $4.25
Kazuul's Fury Kazuul's Cliffs Kazuul's Fury
+8% Synergy $0.43
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+4% Synergy $2.01
Glittering Massif Glittering Massif
0% Synergy $0.42
Plains Plains
-1% Synergy $0.05
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $0.05
Radiant Summit Radiant Summit
-2% Synergy $2.86
Legion Leadership Legion Stronghold Legion Leadership
-3% Synergy $0.49
Plateau Plateau
-3% Synergy $326.81
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $4.79
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.27
Boros Guildgate Boros Guildgate
-4% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.17
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-5% Synergy $0.15
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-6% Synergy $0.24
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-6% Synergy $12.92
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
-6% Synergy $3.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-6% Synergy $0.17
Inspiring Vantage Inspiring Vantage
-6% Synergy $1.04
Sacred Peaks Sacred Peaks
-6% Synergy $0.11
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-7% Synergy $6.99
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $22.48
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-7% Synergy $9.01
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Sunscorched Divide Sunscorched Divide
-8% Synergy $0.32
Sunbaked Canyon Sunbaked Canyon
-8% Synergy $2.75
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
-9% Synergy $0.19
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
-9% Synergy $6.83
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
-9% Synergy $0.09
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-10% Synergy $0.24
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-10% Synergy $5.28
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-11% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-11% Synergy $0.21
Furycalm Snarl Furycalm Snarl
-18% Synergy $0.13

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