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Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats
Price tag $0.24

Legendary CreatureVampire Rogue

Magic color symbol for B Magic color symbol for R
Rakdos

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1811 Current Rank
#1517 Last Week
#1585 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats decks.

Elegy Acolyte Elegy Acolyte
+12% Synergy $0.54
Rig for War Rig for War
+6% Synergy $0.06
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+4% Synergy $0.06
Mutinous Massacre Mutinous Massacre
+3% Synergy $0.21
Blitzball Blitzball
+2% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats's abilities and overall game plan.

Blood Cultist Blood Cultist
+67% Synergy $0.25
Goblin Chainwhirler Goblin Chainwhirler
+64% Synergy $0.66
Dagger Caster Dagger Caster
+64% Synergy $0.21
Prodigal Pyromancer Prodigal Pyromancer
+61% Synergy $0.14
Deathbringer Thoctar Deathbringer Thoctar
+53% Synergy $0.52
Hooded Blightfang Hooded Blightfang
+50% Synergy $0.37
Fireslinger Fireslinger
+49% Synergy $0.76
Wojek Embermage Wojek Embermage
+49% Synergy $0.23
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+45% Synergy $0.49
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+44% Synergy $0.22

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats decks.

Rakdos Ickspitter Rakdos Ickspitter
+43% Synergy $0.15
Gisa, Glorious Resurrector Gisa, Glorious Resurrector
+42% Synergy $1.74
Vulshok Sorcerer Vulshok Sorcerer
+42% Synergy $0.24
Coveted Prize Coveted Prize
+41% Synergy $0.21
Thwart the Grave Thwart the Grave
+41% Synergy $0.14
Cunning Sparkmage Cunning Sparkmage
+41% Synergy $0.32
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+19% Synergy $0.60
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+9% Synergy $1.30
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Charm Rakdos Charm
-1% Synergy $0.31

Game Changers

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

Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+5% Synergy $25.95
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $20.89
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-6% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-6% Synergy $50.85
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy $46.20
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-13% Synergy $26.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Goblin Sharpshooter Goblin Sharpshooter
+35% Synergy $24.49
Dreadhorde Butcher Dreadhorde Butcher
+35% Synergy $0.22
Harvester of Souls Harvester of Souls
+33% Synergy $0.96
Viashino Fangtail Viashino Fangtail
+32% Synergy $0.10
Archetype of Finality Archetype of Finality
+30% Synergy $0.78
Malakir Blood-Priest Malakir Blood-Priest
+30% Synergy $0.10
Nullpriest of Oblivion Nullpriest of Oblivion
+28% Synergy $0.33
Vithian Stinger Vithian Stinger
+28% Synergy $0.12
Azra Oddsmaker Azra Oddsmaker
+26% Synergy $0.48
Inferno Titan Inferno Titan
+26% Synergy $0.24
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+25% Synergy $1.39
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+25% Synergy $0.29
Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept
+25% Synergy $3.13
Drana, the Last Bloodchief Drana, the Last Bloodchief
+23% Synergy $1.29
Mahadi, Emporium Master Mahadi, Emporium Master
+22% Synergy $0.46
Frostwielder Frostwielder
+22% Synergy $0.15
Judith, the Scourge Diva Judith, the Scourge Diva
+21% Synergy $0.14
Defiler of Instinct Defiler of Instinct
+20% Synergy $0.33
Scalding Salamander Scalding Salamander
+20% Synergy $0.23
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+19% Synergy $0.23
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+19% Synergy $3.04
Vadmir, New Blood Vadmir, New Blood
+19% Synergy $0.18
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+19% Synergy $0.28
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+18% Synergy $0.94
Taurean Mauler Taurean Mauler
+18% Synergy $0.75
Ardent Electromancer Ardent Electromancer
+18% Synergy $0.03
Endbringer Endbringer
+18% Synergy $0.31
Ronin Cliffrider Ronin Cliffrider
+18% Synergy $0.48
Stonework Packbeast Stonework Packbeast
+17% Synergy $0.03
Garna, the Bloodflame Garna, the Bloodflame
+16% Synergy $0.10
Archetype of Aggression Archetype of Aggression
+16% Synergy $1.03
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+14% Synergy $0.64
Doomed Necromancer Doomed Necromancer
+14% Synergy $0.31
Tuktuk Rubblefort Tuktuk Rubblefort
+14% Synergy $0.10
Twilight Prophet Twilight Prophet
+12% Synergy $0.83
Ogre Slumlord Ogre Slumlord
+11% Synergy $0.25
Graveshifter Graveshifter
+11% Synergy $0.22
Slaughter Specialist Slaughter Specialist
+11% Synergy $0.63
Cuombajj Witches Cuombajj Witches
+11% Synergy $0.11
Syr Carah, the Bold Syr Carah, the Bold
+10% Synergy $0.19
Bloodmark Mentor Bloodmark Mentor
+10% Synergy $2.03
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+8% Synergy $0.31
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+6% Synergy $1.24
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+6% Synergy $0.57
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+5% Synergy $10.56
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+3% Synergy $4.04
Anger Anger
+2% Synergy $1.61
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+2% Synergy $5.30
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-11% Synergy $0.26
Mayhem Devil Mayhem Devil
-13% Synergy $0.35

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats safe.

Deadly Alliance Deadly Alliance
+18% Synergy $0.02
Thrilling Encore Thrilling Encore
+16% Synergy $0.76
Shriveling Rot Shriveling Rot
+16% Synergy $0.38
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+10% Synergy $5.96
Abrade Abrade
+6% Synergy $0.15
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+6% Synergy $0.12
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+5% Synergy $0.06
Kolaghan's Command Kolaghan's Command
+5% Synergy $0.29
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+5% Synergy $0.08
Murder Murder
+4% Synergy $0.06
You Are Already Dead You Are Already Dead
+4% Synergy $0.09
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+3% Synergy $0.66
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+2% Synergy $2.75
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $2.66
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+1% Synergy $0.19
Bedevil Bedevil
0% Synergy $0.51
Blood for the Blood God! Blood for the Blood God!
0% Synergy $6.62
Feign Death Feign Death
0% Synergy $0.84
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-3% Synergy $0.98
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.62
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-5% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.21
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-7% Synergy $2.59
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy $0.34
Terminate Terminate
-9% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-10% Synergy $2.94
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy $4.20
Village Rites Village Rites
-11% Synergy $0.20
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-12% Synergy $18.24
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-18% Synergy $0.49

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats's game plan and control the board.

Read the Bones Read the Bones
+20% Synergy $0.28
Call of the Death-Dweller Call of the Death-Dweller
+12% Synergy $0.23
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+7% Synergy $0.25
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+5% Synergy $2.73
Unearth Unearth
+5% Synergy $0.46
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+5% Synergy $0.22
Shenanigans Shenanigans
+5% Synergy $0.16
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.75
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+4% Synergy $3.07
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
+2% Synergy $0.20
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+2% Synergy $0.49
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
+2% Synergy $0.08
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
0% Synergy $0.14
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Seize the Spoils Seize the Spoils
-1% Synergy $0.36
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-4% Synergy $3.59
Victimize Victimize
-7% Synergy $0.56
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-8% Synergy $0.29
Reanimate Reanimate
-10% Synergy $7.64
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-21% Synergy $1.13

Utility Artifacts

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

Viridian Longbow Viridian Longbow
+27% Synergy $1.19
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+25% Synergy $1.54
Multiclass Baldric Multiclass Baldric
+25% Synergy $0.35
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+17% Synergy $3.11
Blade of the Bloodchief Blade of the Bloodchief
+15% Synergy $5.79
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+13% Synergy $1.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+12% Synergy $31.55
Thornbite Staff Thornbite Staff
+11% Synergy $15.23
Ravager's Mace Ravager's Mace
+11% Synergy $0.03
Glaring Spotlight Glaring Spotlight
+11% Synergy $1.38
Scythe of the Wretched Scythe of the Wretched
+10% Synergy $7.23
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+9% Synergy $1.42
Gorgon's Head Gorgon's Head
+8% Synergy $0.72
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $0.69
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+5% Synergy $1.39
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+3% Synergy $7.52
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-1% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+24% Synergy $2.38
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+19% Synergy $0.16
Power of Fire Power of Fire
+18% Synergy $0.15
Lightning Prowess Lightning Prowess
+15% Synergy $0.09
Theater of Horrors Theater of Horrors
+14% Synergy $0.17
Black Market Black Market
+14% Synergy $3.61
Fire Whip Fire Whip
+14% Synergy $0.26
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
+11% Synergy $14.48
Lavamancer's Skill Lavamancer's Skill
+10% Synergy $0.13
Stensia Masquerade Stensia Masquerade
+8% Synergy $0.16
Greed Greed
+7% Synergy $0.24
Rune of Mortality Rune of Mortality
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+6% Synergy $0.47
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+6% Synergy $1.31
Fervor Fervor
+6% Synergy $3.31
Arcane Teachings Arcane Teachings
+6% Synergy $0.28
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+5% Synergy $1.55
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+5% Synergy $0.44
Death Pits of Rath Death Pits of Rath
+5% Synergy $0.96
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+4% Synergy $1.01
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
+4% Synergy $0.25
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+3% Synergy $2.64
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $2.85
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+2% Synergy $15.42
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-5% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+10% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+19% Synergy $7.23
Detection Tower Detection Tower
+16% Synergy $1.53
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+6% Synergy $0.28
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+5% Synergy $0.61
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy $12.52
Restless Vents Restless Vents
+3% Synergy $0.21
War Room War Room
+3% Synergy $2.73
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+2% Synergy $3.76
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.14
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+1% Synergy $0.19
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+1% Synergy $0.15
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.57
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
-2% Synergy $24.56
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-3% Synergy $0.27
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-5% Synergy $6.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $47.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.98

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.16
Rakdos Cluestone Rakdos Cluestone
+9% Synergy $0.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+8% Synergy $0.22
Rakdos Locket Rakdos Locket
+7% Synergy $0.24
Rakdos Keyrune Rakdos Keyrune
+7% Synergy $0.13
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.26
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-3% Synergy $0.76
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.07
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.51
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $1.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-11% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-14% Synergy $1.94

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+19% Synergy $0.11
Base Camp Base Camp
+11% Synergy $0.10
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+8% Synergy $0.11
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.23
Rakdos Guildgate Rakdos Guildgate
+7% Synergy $0.15
Rakdos Carnarium Rakdos Carnarium
+6% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.11
Akoum Refuge Akoum Refuge
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sulfurous Mire Sulfurous Mire
+4% Synergy $0.22
Tramway Station Tramway Station
+4% Synergy $0.08
Cinder Barrens Cinder Barrens
+4% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
+3% Synergy $0.22
Shadowblood Ridge Shadowblood Ridge
+3% Synergy $0.28
Voldaren Estate Voldaren Estate
+3% Synergy $0.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $9.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+1% Synergy $0.18
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
0% Synergy $0.06
Geothermal Bog Geothermal Bog
0% Synergy $0.22
Drossforge Bridge Drossforge Bridge
0% Synergy $0.71
Tainted Peak Tainted Peak
-1% Synergy $0.31
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.28
Bloodsoaked Insight Sanguine Morass Bloodsoaked Insight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy $11.68
Jagged Barrens Jagged Barrens
-3% Synergy $0.64
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-3% Synergy $3.53
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
-4% Synergy $0.38
Blightstep Pathway Searstep Pathway Blightstep Pathway
-4% Synergy $4.57
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
-5% Synergy $0.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.21
Graven Cairns Graven Cairns
-6% Synergy $3.36
Command Tower Command Tower
-7% Synergy $0.22
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-7% Synergy $3.99
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-8% Synergy $8.92
Blackcleave Cliffs Blackcleave Cliffs
-8% Synergy $1.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-10% Synergy $0.45
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
-11% Synergy $1.01
Foreboding Ruins Foreboding Ruins
-11% Synergy $0.22
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
-11% Synergy $6.82
Mount Doom Mount Doom
-12% Synergy $3.80
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-13% Synergy $13.40
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-15% Synergy $15.33
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-15% Synergy $13.68
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-18% Synergy $0.40

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zagras, Thief of Heartbeats.

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Burakos, Party Leader Popular Entertainer Burakos, Party Leader // Popular Entertainer
Nalia de'Arnise Nalia de'Arnise
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Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Iron Throne Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Iron Throne
Burakos, Party Leader Agent of the Shadow Thieves Burakos, Party Leader // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Burakos, Party Leader Cultist of the Absolute Burakos, Party Leader // Cultist of the Absolute
Burakos, Party Leader Tavern Brawler Burakos, Party Leader // Tavern Brawler
Burakos, Party Leader Passionate Archaeologist Burakos, Party Leader // Passionate Archaeologist
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Anje, Maid of Dishonor Anje, Maid of Dishonor
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Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Dragon Cultist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Dragon Cultist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Guild Artisan Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Guild Artisan
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Passionate Archaeologist Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Passionate Archaeologist
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Popular Entertainer Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Popular Entertainer
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Wyll, Blade of Frontiers Cultist of the Absolute Wyll, Blade of Frontiers // Cultist of the Absolute
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Jeska, Warrior Adept Jeska, Warrior Adept