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Zareth San, the Trickster
Price tag $0.18

Legendary CreatureMerfolk Rogue

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Dimir

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2691 Current Rank
#2521 Last Week
#2471 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zareth San, the Trickster.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zareth San, the Trickster decks.

Ember Island Production Ember Island Production
+11% Synergy $0.13

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zareth San, the Trickster's abilities and overall game plan.

Soaring Thought-Thief Soaring Thought-Thief
+70% Synergy $0.09
Thieves' Guild Enforcer Thieves' Guild Enforcer
+64% Synergy $0.17
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+63% Synergy $0.48
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+59% Synergy $0.09
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+50% Synergy $0.26
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+49% Synergy $0.18
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+49% Synergy $0.21
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+44% Synergy $0.37
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+43% Synergy $1.36
Frogtosser Banneret Frogtosser Banneret
+42% Synergy $0.21

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zareth San, the Trickster decks.

Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+42% Synergy $0.36
Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+41% Synergy $1.03
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+41% Synergy $1.06
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+39% Synergy $0.41
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+39% Synergy $8.35
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+38% Synergy $3.71
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+37% Synergy $0.20
Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+33% Synergy $6.67
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-7% Synergy $1.15

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+31% Synergy $1.56
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+6% Synergy $17.24
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-12% Synergy $37.99
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-14% Synergy $49.78

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zareth San, the Trickster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+40% Synergy $2.12
Sure-Footed Infiltrator Sure-Footed Infiltrator
+34% Synergy $0.03
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+31% Synergy $0.19
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+31% Synergy $0.12
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+28% Synergy $0.11
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+28% Synergy $0.05
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+27% Synergy $3.25
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+22% Synergy $0.18
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+22% Synergy $0.14
Shadow Stinger Shadow Stinger
+22% Synergy $0.07
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+21% Synergy $0.90
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+19% Synergy $0.67
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+18% Synergy $1.16
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+17% Synergy $0.35
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+17% Synergy $0.21
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+17% Synergy $4.68
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+17% Synergy $4.28
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+17% Synergy $0.07
Inkfathom Infiltrator Inkfathom Infiltrator
+14% Synergy $0.58
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $4.51
Nimana Skydancer Nimana Skydancer
+13% Synergy $0.03
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+12% Synergy $0.08
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+12% Synergy $13.95
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+12% Synergy $4.87
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+12% Synergy $8.63
Cunning Nightbonder Cunning Nightbonder
+12% Synergy $0.28
Stinkdrinker Bandit Stinkdrinker Bandit
+11% Synergy $0.12
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+11% Synergy $3.33
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+11% Synergy $0.11
Enigma Thief Enigma Thief
+10% Synergy $0.20
Expedition Skulker Expedition Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.07
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+9% Synergy $0.02
Quickling Quickling
+8% Synergy $0.23
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+7% Synergy $0.41
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $13.78
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+7% Synergy $0.55
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.23
Deathcult Rogue Deathcult Rogue
+7% Synergy $0.09
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+6% Synergy $1.90
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+6% Synergy $11.60
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+6% Synergy $0.17
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+5% Synergy $0.84
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+5% Synergy $1.03
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+4% Synergy $5.23
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+4% Synergy $0.10
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+3% Synergy $1.38
Duskmantle Guildmage Duskmantle Guildmage
+3% Synergy $0.71
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+2% Synergy $3.60
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $3.81
Baleful Strix Baleful Strix
-15% Synergy $1.04

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zareth San, the Trickster safe.

Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+38% Synergy $0.26
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+31% Synergy $1.34
Anticognition Anticognition
+28% Synergy $0.06
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+21% Synergy $0.19
Into the Story Into the Story
+19% Synergy $0.14
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+16% Synergy $0.19
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+14% Synergy $0.13
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+12% Synergy $0.53
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.24
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+11% Synergy $0.28
Unsummon Unsummon
+10% Synergy $0.24
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+9% Synergy $0.44
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+9% Synergy $0.07
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+9% Synergy $0.07
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.22
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.07
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+7% Synergy $0.34
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.53
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.36
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+6% Synergy $1.64
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.06
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+5% Synergy $0.02
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+5% Synergy $2.98
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.29
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.12
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+4% Synergy $0.57
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.21
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.15
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+4% Synergy $0.09
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+1% Synergy $0.68
Countersquall Countersquall
+1% Synergy $0.88
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.39
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.71
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.10
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.62
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-7% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-8% Synergy $1.55
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-10% Synergy $45.37
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.39
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $3.42
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-18% Synergy $1.13
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-19% Synergy $2.29

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zareth San, the Trickster's game plan and control the board.

Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.16
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+22% Synergy $2.33
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+20% Synergy $5.67
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+19% Synergy $1.15
Windfall Windfall
+17% Synergy $3.75
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+16% Synergy $0.76
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+13% Synergy $1.70
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+12% Synergy $1.73
Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+11% Synergy $4.79
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+8% Synergy $6.38
Ravenform Ravenform
+8% Synergy $0.16
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+8% Synergy $6.16
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+7% Synergy $0.10
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+6% Synergy $3.81
Traumatize Traumatize
+6% Synergy $4.34
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+6% Synergy $0.24
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+6% Synergy $0.42
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+4% Synergy $0.49
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+3% Synergy $0.96
Damnation Damnation
+2% Synergy $16.91
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+1% Synergy $1.27
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
0% Synergy $2.95
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.20
Reanimate Reanimate
-5% Synergy $5.14
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-10% Synergy $6.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+28% Synergy $2.05
Mindcrank Mindcrank
+28% Synergy $11.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+26% Synergy $0.33
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+20% Synergy $0.67
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+17% Synergy $2.36
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+17% Synergy $1.18
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+15% Synergy $2.08
Netherborn Altar Netherborn Altar
+15% Synergy $0.46
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+14% Synergy $0.23
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.23
Key to the City Key to the City
+10% Synergy $0.45
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.42
Whispersteel Dagger Whispersteel Dagger
+9% Synergy $0.17
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $16.14
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $2.52
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+7% Synergy $5.87
Campfire Campfire
+7% Synergy $0.23
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $1.31
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+5% Synergy $7.10
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $7.19
Millstone Millstone
+5% Synergy $0.07
Requiem Monolith Requiem Monolith
+5% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.38
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+4% Synergy $0.45
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+3% Synergy $8.15
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+2% Synergy $24.44
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
0% Synergy $4.52
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zareth San, the Trickster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+35% Synergy $0.37
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+26% Synergy $0.30
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+25% Synergy $1.25
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+24% Synergy $4.36
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+24% Synergy $3.35
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+24% Synergy $1.22
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+17% Synergy $6.99
Double Down Double Down
+13% Synergy $0.41
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+12% Synergy $0.27
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.70
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+10% Synergy $0.11
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+8% Synergy $0.33
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+8% Synergy $0.09
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+6% Synergy $1.01
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $3.48
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $0.93
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+6% Synergy $0.09
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+4% Synergy $0.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+3% Synergy $2.67
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+3% Synergy $23.46
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-1% Synergy $11.26
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-3% Synergy $0.64
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-4% Synergy $3.28
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.76
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-7% Synergy $5.93
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.99

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zareth San, the Trickster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+15% Synergy $0.23
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+6% Synergy $1.90
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+1% Synergy $0.87

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.38
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+22% Synergy $4.91
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+14% Synergy $6.05
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+11% Synergy $0.13
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+7% Synergy $29.68
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+4% Synergy $11.17
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+3% Synergy $1.01
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.64
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $0.70
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $10.45
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $6.69
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.23
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-7% Synergy $46.63
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-7% Synergy $7.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $19.12
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-18% Synergy $0.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.14
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $5.64
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+9% Synergy $0.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+6% Synergy $0.29
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+1% Synergy $0.29
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.41
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-5% Synergy $0.59
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.85
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-11% Synergy $1.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.27
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-15% Synergy $2.91

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zareth San, the Trickster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+31% Synergy $0.12
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+18% Synergy $0.16
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+18% Synergy $0.08
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $4.51
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+8% Synergy $0.07
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+8% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.15
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.08
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.18
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.11
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.22
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.30
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+1% Synergy $0.16
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.63
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.09
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $31.41
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
-1% Synergy $0.19
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.39
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-3% Synergy $4.06
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-3% Synergy $8.45
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-3% Synergy $24.71
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $20.18
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $35.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $12.78
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $4.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $5.27
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-5% Synergy $8.61
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.15
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.19
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-6% Synergy $0.14
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.62
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-7% Synergy
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-8% Synergy $1.85
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.13
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-8% Synergy $17.23
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-8% Synergy $2.04
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-9% Synergy $8.73
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-10% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-11% Synergy $0.24
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-13% Synergy $17.32
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-15% Synergy $7.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-15% Synergy $15.51
Underground River Underground River
-16% Synergy $0.97
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-17% Synergy $0.25

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