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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

#2628 Current Rank
#2499 Last Week
#2494 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.

Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+20% Synergy $17.91
Bloodline Bidding Bloodline Bidding
+20% Synergy $0.88
Flitterwing Nuisance Flitterwing Nuisance
+19% Synergy $0.52
Dream Harvest Dream Harvest
+9% Synergy $0.50
Harmonized Crescendo Harmonized Crescendo
+7% Synergy $0.48

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 $0.14
Thieves' Guild Enforcer Thieves' Guild Enforcer
+64% Synergy $0.19
Anowon, the Ruin Thief Anowon, the Ruin Thief
+63% Synergy $0.63
Merfolk Windrobber Merfolk Windrobber
+57% Synergy $0.10
Krydle of Baldur's Gate Krydle of Baldur's Gate
+52% Synergy $0.23
Nighthawk Scavenger Nighthawk Scavenger
+50% Synergy $0.23
Thieving Skydiver Thieving Skydiver
+49% Synergy $0.20
Oona's Blackguard Oona's Blackguard
+44% Synergy $0.44
Ruin Crab Ruin Crab
+44% Synergy $1.27
Frogtosser Banneret Frogtosser Banneret
+44% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

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

Drown in the Loch Drown in the Loch
+42% Synergy $0.91
Triton Shorestalker Triton Shorestalker
+41% Synergy $0.30
Invisible Stalker Invisible Stalker
+41% Synergy $1.16
Sygg, River Cutthroat Sygg, River Cutthroat
+41% Synergy $8.47
Slither Blade Slither Blade
+40% Synergy $0.72
Fractured Sanity Fractured Sanity
+39% Synergy $2.06
Consuming Aberration Consuming Aberration
+38% Synergy $0.18
Negate Negate
+12% Synergy $0.24
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+11% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
-8% Synergy $1.60

Game Changers

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

Notion Thief Notion Thief
+32% Synergy $1.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+5% Synergy $20.52
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-10% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-12% Synergy $53.63

Creatures

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

Ghostly Pilferer Ghostly Pilferer
+40% Synergy $2.02
Sure-Footed Infiltrator Sure-Footed Infiltrator
+34% Synergy $0.06
Gonti, Lord of Luxury Gonti, Lord of Luxury
+31% Synergy $0.24
Blackbloom Rogue Blackbloom Bog Blackbloom Rogue
+31% Synergy $0.14
Marang River Prowler Marang River Prowler
+28% Synergy $0.09
Alora, Merry Thief Alora, Merry Thief
+28% Synergy $0.08
Azure Beastbinder Azure Beastbinder
+28% Synergy $2.87
Prosperous Thief Prosperous Thief
+24% Synergy $0.21
Halo Forager Halo Forager
+23% Synergy $0.14
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+22% Synergy $0.86
Shadow Stinger Shadow Stinger
+21% Synergy $0.06
Lazav, Dimir Mastermind Lazav, Dimir Mastermind
+20% Synergy $0.73
Changeling Outcast Changeling Outcast
+19% Synergy $1.07
Thief of Sanity Thief of Sanity
+17% Synergy $0.40
Shoreline Looter Shoreline Looter
+17% Synergy $0.21
Agent of Treachery Agent of Treachery
+17% Synergy $5.09
Looter il-Kor Looter il-Kor
+17% Synergy $0.09
Cephalid Facetaker Cephalid Facetaker
+16% Synergy $4.12
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $4.38
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+13% Synergy $18.01
Inkfathom Infiltrator Inkfathom Infiltrator
+13% Synergy $0.62
Tinybones, the Pickpocket Tinybones, the Pickpocket
+13% Synergy $5.77
Thada Adel, Acquisitor Thada Adel, Acquisitor
+13% Synergy $12.43
Nimana Skydancer Nimana Skydancer
+13% Synergy $0.08
Faerie Vandal Faerie Vandal
+12% Synergy $0.14
Cunning Nightbonder Cunning Nightbonder
+12% Synergy $0.30
Enigma Thief Enigma Thief
+12% Synergy $0.19
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+11% Synergy $3.49
Hoard Robber Hoard Robber
+11% Synergy $0.11
Stinkdrinker Bandit Stinkdrinker Bandit
+10% Synergy $0.12
Expedition Skulker Expedition Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.07
Library Larcenist Library Larcenist
+9% Synergy $0.03
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+8% Synergy $0.53
Quickling Quickling
+8% Synergy $0.18
Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker Mirko Vosk, Mind Drinker
+8% Synergy $0.59
Faerie Mastermind Faerie Mastermind
+7% Synergy $21.40
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.24
Master Thief Master Thief
+7% Synergy $0.10
Rankle, Master of Pranks Rankle, Master of Pranks
+6% Synergy $2.40
Terisian Mindbreaker Terisian Mindbreaker
+6% Synergy $0.98
Deathcult Rogue Deathcult Rogue
+6% Synergy $0.08
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+5% Synergy $0.17
Captain N'ghathrod Captain N'ghathrod
+5% Synergy $15.58
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+5% Synergy $1.29
Fallen Shinobi Fallen Shinobi
+4% Synergy $8.15
Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive Tetsuko Umezawa, Fugitive
+4% Synergy $0.11
The Mindskinner The Mindskinner
+3% Synergy $1.75
Brazen Borrower Brazen Borrower
+2% Synergy $4.34
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
0% Synergy $4.52
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-5% Synergy $0.23

Instants

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

Didn't Say Please Didn't Say Please
+37% Synergy $0.21
Memory Plunder Memory Plunder
+30% Synergy $1.53
Anticognition Anticognition
+28% Synergy $0.09
Soul Manipulation Soul Manipulation
+20% Synergy $0.17
Into the Story Into the Story
+19% Synergy $0.15
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+15% Synergy $0.15
Psychic Strike Psychic Strike
+14% Synergy $0.16
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+13% Synergy $0.53
Grisly Spectacle Grisly Spectacle
+10% Synergy $0.06
Thought Collapse Thought Collapse
+9% Synergy $0.28
Familiar's Ruse Familiar's Ruse
+9% Synergy $0.48
Unsummon Unsummon
+9% Synergy $0.22
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+8% Synergy $0.47
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+8% Synergy $0.09
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+7% Synergy $3.91
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.52
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.05
Pongify Pongify
+6% Synergy $1.74
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+6% Synergy $0.18
Archive Trap Archive Trap
+6% Synergy $2.01
Drown in Dreams Drown in Dreams
+5% Synergy $0.93
Cancel Cancel
+5% Synergy $0.25
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+5% Synergy $0.10
Heartless Act Heartless Act
+5% Synergy $0.11
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+4% Synergy $3.60
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+4% Synergy $0.21
Evacuation Evacuation
+4% Synergy $0.18
Unseal the Necropolis Unseal the Necropolis
+4% Synergy $0.08
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.42
Countersquall Countersquall
+1% Synergy $1.45
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
0% Synergy $0.86
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.12
Snap Snap
-2% Synergy $2.41
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
-4% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.56
Opt Opt
-5% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.93
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-6% Synergy $0.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-9% Synergy $52.65
Swan Song Swan Song
-12% Synergy $7.83
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-17% Synergy $4.24
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-18% Synergy $2.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-19% Synergy $1.29

Sorceries

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

Maddening Cacophony Maddening Cacophony
+33% Synergy $5.49
Extract from Darkness Extract from Darkness
+32% Synergy $0.17
Notorious Throng Notorious Throng
+22% Synergy $4.62
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+20% Synergy $5.83
Cut Your Losses Cut Your Losses
+19% Synergy $1.24
Singularity Rupture Singularity Rupture
+18% Synergy $0.59
Windfall Windfall
+16% Synergy $4.14
Whispering Madness Whispering Madness
+13% Synergy $2.57
Arcane Heist Arcane Heist
+12% Synergy $5.43
Knowledge Exploitation Knowledge Exploitation
+10% Synergy $5.05
Mind Grind Mind Grind
+8% Synergy $5.08
Thoughtseize Thoughtseize
+8% Synergy $5.49
Ravenform Ravenform
+7% Synergy $0.19
Pilfered Plans Pilfered Plans
+7% Synergy $0.12
Necromantic Selection Necromantic Selection
+6% Synergy $0.17
Open into Wonder Open into Wonder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Distant Melody Distant Melody
+5% Synergy $0.28
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+5% Synergy $3.62
Traumatize Traumatize
+4% Synergy $4.06
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+4% Synergy $0.38
Mind Funeral Mind Funeral
+4% Synergy $0.97
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+2% Synergy $1.39
Damnation Damnation
+1% Synergy $18.65
Tasha's Hideous Laughter Tasha's Hideous Laughter
0% Synergy $3.18
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.60
Reanimate Reanimate
-4% Synergy $6.67
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Mindcrank Mindcrank
+28% Synergy $11.40
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+27% Synergy $2.35
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+25% Synergy $0.32
Mask of Riddles Mask of Riddles
+18% Synergy $0.72
Cloak and Dagger Cloak and Dagger
+16% Synergy $1.22
The Water Crystal The Water Crystal
+15% Synergy $2.50
Netherborn Altar Netherborn Altar
+15% Synergy $0.45
Trepanation Blade Trepanation Blade
+14% Synergy $0.25
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+14% Synergy $1.44
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.17
Key to the City Key to the City
+9% Synergy $0.55
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+9% Synergy $16.50
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $9.99
Whispersteel Dagger Whispersteel Dagger
+8% Synergy $0.17
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+8% Synergy $0.46
Campfire Campfire
+7% Synergy $0.20
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+6% Synergy $2.02
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+6% Synergy $2.37
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+6% Synergy $12.25
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.58
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+5% Synergy $7.22
Altar of the Brood Altar of the Brood
+4% Synergy $7.17
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+4% Synergy $9.37
Bonehoard Bonehoard
+4% Synergy $0.66
Mesmeric Orb Mesmeric Orb
+1% Synergy $26.32
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
-1% Synergy $4.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-8% Synergy $4.38

Enchantments

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

Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+36% Synergy $0.42
Teferi's Tutelage Teferi's Tutelage
+27% Synergy $0.35
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+25% Synergy $1.37
Rogue Class Rogue Class
+24% Synergy $1.31
Psychic Corrosion Psychic Corrosion
+23% Synergy $5.47
Court of Cunning Court of Cunning
+23% Synergy $3.73
Memory Erosion Memory Erosion
+15% Synergy $7.82
Double Down Double Down
+13% Synergy $0.67
Military Intelligence Military Intelligence
+12% Synergy $0.29
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+11% Synergy $0.93
Sword Coast Sailor Sword Coast Sailor
+10% Synergy $0.10
Cunning Evasion Cunning Evasion
+8% Synergy $0.27
Sphinx's Tutelage Sphinx's Tutelage
+6% Synergy $3.20
Waterbender Ascension Waterbender Ascension
+6% Synergy $0.71
King Narfi's Betrayal King Narfi's Betrayal
+6% Synergy $0.13
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
+6% Synergy $1.25
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+6% Synergy $0.10
Coastal Piracy Coastal Piracy
+5% Synergy $3.04
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+4% Synergy $25.37
Fraying Sanity Fraying Sanity
+3% Synergy $1.13
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.23
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
+1% Synergy $16.93
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-3% Synergy $3.28
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
-3% Synergy $0.66
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $7.94
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-5% Synergy $13.23
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
-7% Synergy $7.55
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $8.92

Planeswalkers

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

Kaito, Dancing Shadow Kaito, Dancing Shadow
+16% Synergy $0.33
Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears Ashiok, Sculptor of Fears
+6% Synergy $1.69
Kaito Shizuki Kaito Shizuki
+1% Synergy $0.88

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+40% Synergy $0.27
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+23% Synergy $5.66
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+12% Synergy $7.65
Nephalia Drownyard Nephalia Drownyard
+9% Synergy $0.15
Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+9% Synergy $34.22
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $14.03
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
+5% Synergy $2.59
Restless Reef Restless Reef
+4% Synergy $1.06
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.22
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $0.64
Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital Jidoor, Aristocratic Capital
+2% Synergy $0.56
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+2% Synergy $9.95
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+1% Synergy $3.16
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
0% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $5.01
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-2% Synergy $0.36
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-5% Synergy $3.28
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-6% Synergy $8.55
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-8% Synergy $53.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-10% Synergy $20.40
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-18% Synergy $0.85

Mana Artifacts

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

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+13% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Locket Dimir Locket
+10% Synergy $0.16
Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+9% Synergy $6.32
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+5% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Cluestone Dimir Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.09
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.21
Dimir Keyrune Dimir Keyrune
+2% Synergy $0.29
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $55.31
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.23
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
-1% Synergy $0.53
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-3% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-7% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy $0.72
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-13% Synergy $1.04
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-13% Synergy $1.71
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-14% Synergy $4.41

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 $0.14
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+19% Synergy $0.13
Dismal Backwater Dismal Backwater
+19% Synergy $0.08
Glasspool Mimic Glasspool Shore Glasspool Mimic
+13% Synergy $4.38
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.21
Waterfront District Waterfront District
+8% Synergy $0.08
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+7% Synergy $0.19
Submerged Boneyard Submerged Boneyard
+7% Synergy $0.09
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+6% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Guildgate Dimir Guildgate
+6% Synergy $0.12
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+4% Synergy $0.18
Darkwater Catacombs Darkwater Catacombs
+3% Synergy $0.20
Jwari Disruption Jwari Ruins Jwari Disruption
+3% Synergy $0.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Jwar Isle Refuge Jwar Isle Refuge
+2% Synergy $0.22
Ice Tunnel Ice Tunnel
+2% Synergy $0.29
Island Island
0% Synergy $0.15
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $4.93
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
0% Synergy $30.30
Swamp Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.14
Clearwater Pathway Murkwater Pathway Clearwater Pathway
-1% Synergy $4.94
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
-1% Synergy $0.15
Waterlogged Teachings Inundated Archive Waterlogged Teachings
-2% Synergy $1.12
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
-2% Synergy $8.50
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $23.91
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-2% Synergy $25.95
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
-2% Synergy $23.25
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-3% Synergy $5.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $42.67
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $26.93
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Ruins Sunken Ruins
-4% Synergy $8.38
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-5% Synergy $2.86
Fetid Pools Fetid Pools
-5% Synergy $0.16
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-5% Synergy $3.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-5% Synergy $7.56
River of Tears River of Tears
-5% Synergy $0.14
Darkslick Shores Darkslick Shores
-6% Synergy $2.24
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-7% Synergy $0.12
Undercity Sewers Undercity Sewers
-7% Synergy $18.24
Underground Sea Underground Sea
-7% Synergy
Choked Estuary Choked Estuary
-8% Synergy $0.23
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-9% Synergy $0.23
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
-9% Synergy $13.29
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-13% Synergy $9.01
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-13% Synergy $18.51
Underground River Underground River
-14% Synergy $1.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-14% Synergy $16.58
Tainted Isle Tainted Isle
-17% Synergy $0.28

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