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Zegana, Utopian Speaker
Price tag $0.30

Legendary Creature — Merfolk Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
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Playstyle & Strategy

+1/+1 Counters 67% Merfolk 8% Card Draw 4% Ramp 4% Aggro 2%
View Average Decklist All +1/+1 Counters Commanders

New Cards

Recent-set cards that Zegana, Utopian Speaker players are trying out in +1/+1 Counters decks.

Fractal Tender Fractal Tender
+22% Synergy $0.20
Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+20% Synergy $0.47
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+20% Synergy $8.78
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+16% Synergy $0.38
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
+15% Synergy $2.22

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Zegana, Utopian Speaker's +1/+1 Counters builds — cards that lean hardest into the +1/+1 Counters theme.

Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+51% Synergy $0.52
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+49% Synergy $0.41
Skatewing Spy Skatewing Spy
+49% Synergy $0.18
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+45% Synergy $0.28
Merfolk Skydiver Merfolk Skydiver
+45% Synergy $0.27
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+44% Synergy $4.75
Galloping Lizrog Galloping Lizrog
+43% Synergy $0.33
Sharktocrab Sharktocrab
+41% Synergy $0.17
Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+41% Synergy $0.75
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+40% Synergy $0.50

Top Cards

The staple cards most Zegana, Utopian Speaker +1/+1 Counters decks run as their core.

Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+40% Synergy $0.37
Benthic Biomancer Benthic Biomancer
+37% Synergy $0.21
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+36% Synergy $0.39
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+35% Synergy $2.34
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+33% Synergy $2.09
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+32% Synergy $0.18
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+32% Synergy $0.90
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+31% Synergy $9.09
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
+7% Synergy $0.32
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zegana, Utopian Speaker +1/+1 Counters game on their own.

Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-13% Synergy $40.14

Creatures

Creatures that carry the +1/+1 Counters plan in Zegana, Utopian Speaker decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Renata, Called to the Hunt Renata, Called to the Hunt
+38% Synergy $0.22
Zameck Guildmage Zameck Guildmage
+37% Synergy $0.22
Combine Guildmage Combine Guildmage
+37% Synergy $0.20
Fertilid Fertilid
+36% Synergy $0.29
Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+33% Synergy $0.27
Roalesk, Apex Hybrid Roalesk, Apex Hybrid
+33% Synergy $0.51
Gyre Engineer Gyre Engineer
+32% Synergy $0.21
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+31% Synergy $2.41
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+31% Synergy $0.17
Biomancer's Familiar Biomancer's Familiar
+28% Synergy $1.43
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+28% Synergy $2.44
Experiment One Experiment One
+28% Synergy $0.16
Lorescale Coatl Lorescale Coatl
+27% Synergy $0.21
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+26% Synergy $1.38
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+26% Synergy $0.29
Plaxcaster Frogling Plaxcaster Frogling
+25% Synergy $0.75
Elusive Krasis Elusive Krasis
+24% Synergy $0.11
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+23% Synergy $0.34
Frilled Mystic Frilled Mystic
+22% Synergy $0.27
Emil, Vastlands Roamer Emil, Vastlands Roamer
+21% Synergy $0.23
Oran-Rief Ooze Oran-Rief Ooze
+21% Synergy $0.26
Armorcraft Judge Armorcraft Judge
+21% Synergy $0.25
Baxter, Fly in the Ointment Baxter, Fly in the Ointment
+19% Synergy $0.29
Mona Lisa, Science Geek Mona Lisa, Science Geek
+19% Synergy $0.22
Michelangelo, Mutant BFF Michelangelo, Mutant BFF
+19% Synergy $0.28
Venus, Torn Between Worlds Venus, Torn Between Worlds
+19% Synergy $0.19
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+18% Synergy $0.38
Tyranid Prime Tyranid Prime
+18% Synergy $0.73
Cloudfin Raptor Cloudfin Raptor
+18% Synergy $0.23
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
+18% Synergy $0.90
Trollbred Guardian Trollbred Guardian
+17% Synergy $0.21
Coiling Oracle Coiling Oracle
+16% Synergy $0.24
Trygon Predator Trygon Predator
+16% Synergy $0.14
Experiment Kraj Experiment Kraj
+16% Synergy $0.37
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+15% Synergy $42.36
Renegade Krasis Renegade Krasis
+15% Synergy $0.34
Pollenbright Druid Pollenbright Druid
+15% Synergy $0.21
Wanderwine Distracter Wanderwine Distracter
+14% Synergy $0.06
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+13% Synergy $27.41
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+13% Synergy $0.24
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+13% Synergy $0.35
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+12% Synergy $0.35
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
+12% Synergy $3.10
Shapers of Nature Shapers of Nature
+12% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Vigor Defiler of Vigor
+11% Synergy $3.26
Tainted Observer Tainted Observer
+11% Synergy $0.29
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+10% Synergy $0.48
Maraleaf Pixie Maraleaf Pixie
+7% Synergy $0.27
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
-1% Synergy $0.33
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-10% Synergy $0.38

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zegana, Utopian Speaker's +1/+1 Counters deck ahead.

Return to Nature Return to Nature
+26% Synergy $0.22
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+26% Synergy $0.20
Bioshift Bioshift
+25% Synergy $0.22
Incubation // Incongruity Incubation // Incongruity
+23% Synergy $0.15
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+21% Synergy $0.30
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+19% Synergy $2.68
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+16% Synergy $0.23
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+14% Synergy $0.24
Voidslime Voidslime
+14% Synergy $0.65
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+13% Synergy $0.67
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+12% Synergy $1.33
Negate Negate
+11% Synergy $0.24
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+11% Synergy $0.21
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+10% Synergy $2.53
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+10% Synergy $0.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+9% Synergy $0.96
Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+9% Synergy $7.71
Auroral Procession Auroral Procession
+9% Synergy $0.36
Plasm Capture Plasm Capture
+9% Synergy $0.50
Applied Biomancy Applied Biomancy
+9% Synergy $0.06
Inscription of Abundance Inscription of Abundance
+8% Synergy $0.33
Naturalize Naturalize
+8% Synergy $0.26
Regenesis Regenesis
+8% Synergy $0.11
Stony Strength Stony Strength
+8% Synergy $0.11
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+7% Synergy $0.27
Ruinous Intrusion Ruinous Intrusion
+7% Synergy $0.31
Cancel Cancel
+7% Synergy $0.32
Serum Snare Serum Snare
+7% Synergy $0.26
Disdainful Stroke Disdainful Stroke
+6% Synergy $0.18
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+6% Synergy $0.25
Ride the Avalanche Ride the Avalanche
+6% Synergy $0.30
Fuel for the Cause Fuel for the Cause
+5% Synergy $0.26
Prishe's Wanderings Prishe's Wanderings
+5% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.69
Filter Out Filter Out
+4% Synergy $0.27
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+2% Synergy $0.21
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+1% Synergy $5.55
Long River's Pull Long River's Pull
+1% Synergy $0.33
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.26
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-4% Synergy $1.00
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-5% Synergy $0.40
Aetherize Aetherize
-6% Synergy $0.38
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.62
Pongify Pongify
-9% Synergy $1.54
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-13% Synergy $1.92
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-17% Synergy $2.39
Beast Within Beast Within
-18% Synergy $0.46
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-18% Synergy $14.29
Counterspell Counterspell
-19% Synergy $3.77

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the +1/+1 Counters game plan forward for Zegana, Utopian Speaker.

Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+37% Synergy $0.21
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+26% Synergy $0.30
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+23% Synergy $0.27
Body of Research Body of Research
+18% Synergy $1.50
Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+16% Synergy $1.00
Urban Evolution Urban Evolution
+15% Synergy $0.39
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+15% Synergy $1.51
Courage in Crisis Courage in Crisis
+14% Synergy $0.22
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+13% Synergy $0.29
Give // Take Give // Take
+13% Synergy $0.24
Repudiate // Replicate Repudiate // Replicate
+9% Synergy $0.36
Increasing Savagery Increasing Savagery
+9% Synergy $0.40
River's Rebuke River's Rebuke
+7% Synergy $0.28
Open the Gates Open the Gates
+7% Synergy $0.20
Stealth Mission Stealth Mission
+6% Synergy $0.13
Aquitect's Will Aquitect's Will
+5% Synergy $0.37
Combat Tutorial Combat Tutorial
+5% Synergy $0.18
Shattered Wings Shattered Wings
+5% Synergy $0.09
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.84
Explore Explore
-3% Synergy $0.29
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.47
Farseek Farseek
-4% Synergy $0.53
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.26
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-14% Synergy $1.54
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-23% Synergy $1.96

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zegana, Utopian Speaker +1/+1 Counters decks.

Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+20% Synergy $5.02
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+17% Synergy $65.54
Chronicle of Victory Chronicle of Victory
+13% Synergy $19.48
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+7% Synergy $13.57
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+5% Synergy $0.33
Cryogen Relic Cryogen Relic
+5% Synergy $0.25
Larval Scoutlander Larval Scoutlander
+5% Synergy $0.26
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+3% Synergy $62.89
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
0% Synergy $11.21
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-11% Synergy $2.46

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the +1/+1 Counters strategy in Zegana, Utopian Speaker decks.

Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+28% Synergy $0.28
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+27% Synergy $7.75
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+25% Synergy $6.18
High Score High Score
+18% Synergy $1.33
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+16% Synergy $0.31
Guardian Project Guardian Project
+15% Synergy $12.11
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+15% Synergy $1.50
New Horizons New Horizons
+14% Synergy $0.21
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+12% Synergy $3.03
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+9% Synergy $1.16
Death's Presence Death's Presence
+9% Synergy $0.39
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+8% Synergy $7.95
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+8% Synergy $4.31
Master Chef Master Chef
+7% Synergy $0.23
Song of Freyalise Song of Freyalise
+7% Synergy $0.43
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+7% Synergy $0.28
Curse of Predation Curse of Predation
+6% Synergy $0.28
Durable Handicraft Durable Handicraft
+6% Synergy $0.12
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+5% Synergy $32.23
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+5% Synergy $15.55
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.22
Roaring Earth Roaring Earth
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ordeal of Nylea Ordeal of Nylea
+5% Synergy $0.18
Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum Stuck in Summoner's Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.20
Eusocial Engineering Eusocial Engineering
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+4% Synergy $12.72
Frogify Frogify
+3% Synergy $0.27
Wilderness Reclamation Wilderness Reclamation
+2% Synergy $2.04
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+2% Synergy $0.36
Deeproot Waters Deeproot Waters
0% Synergy $0.34
Deeproot Pilgrimage Deeproot Pilgrimage
-1% Synergy $1.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zegana, Utopian Speaker's +1/+1 Counters game plan.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+24% Synergy $0.21

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zegana, Utopian Speaker +1/+1 Counters decks.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+25% Synergy $2.27
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+23% Synergy $0.39
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+22% Synergy $0.26
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+21% Synergy $0.35
Lumbering Falls Lumbering Falls
+3% Synergy $0.19
Restless Vinestalk Restless Vinestalk
+3% Synergy $0.36
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+1% Synergy $0.40
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
0% Synergy $0.63
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
-2% Synergy $8.25
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-6% Synergy $1.09
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-8% Synergy $49.11
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-23% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zegana, Utopian Speaker's +1/+1 Counters strategy.

Simic Locket Simic Locket
+12% Synergy $0.17
Simic Keyrune Simic Keyrune
+6% Synergy $0.14
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+4% Synergy $0.35
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.92
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-13% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-22% Synergy $1.84

Lands

The mana base behind Zegana, Utopian Speaker's +1/+1 Counters decks.

Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+28% Synergy $0.09
Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+19% Synergy $0.14
Mutant Town Mutant Town
+19% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+9% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
+6% Synergy $0.34
Opal Palace Opal Palace
+6% Synergy $0.26
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
+5% Synergy $0.12
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.21
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.17
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+4% Synergy $0.21
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+3% Synergy $0.19
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.33
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+1% Synergy $1.45
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
0% Synergy $0.47
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.29
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
-3% Synergy $0.25
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-4% Synergy $0.27
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-4% Synergy $1.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.24
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
-7% Synergy $11.09
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-8% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.31
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
-8% Synergy $6.46
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-8% Synergy
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.31
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-11% Synergy $9.06
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-12% Synergy $1.57
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
-13% Synergy $4.97
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-14% Synergy $0.30
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-15% Synergy $35.70
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
-16% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-17% Synergy $0.36
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-17% Synergy $0.87
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-21% Synergy $3.68
Command Tower Command Tower
-26% Synergy $0.34

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zegana, Utopian Speaker: +1/+1 Counters.

Siani, Eye of the Storm Slurrk, All-Ingesting Siani, Eye of the Storm // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Marcus, Mutant Mayor Marcus, Mutant Mayor
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Numa, Joraga Chieftain Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Maester Seymour Maester Seymour
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ishai, Ojutai Dragonspeaker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Mowu, Loyal Companion Mowu, Loyal Companion
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist Numa, Joraga Chieftain Ludevic, Necro-Alchemist // Numa, Joraga Chieftain
Tanazir Quandrix Tanazir Quandrix
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Slurrk, All-Ingesting Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
Durnan of the Yawning Portal Master Chef Durnan of the Yawning Portal // Master Chef
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
The Fifth Doctor Leela, Sevateem Warrior The Fifth Doctor // Leela, Sevateem Warrior
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Acolyte of Bahamut Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Acolyte of Bahamut
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Flaming Fist Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Flaming Fist
Dargo, the Shipwrecker Slurrk, All-Ingesting Dargo, the Shipwrecker // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant Kurbis, Harvest Celebrant
Byrke, Long Ear of the Law Byrke, Long Ear of the Law
Hamza, Guardian of Arashin Hamza, Guardian of Arashin
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Brinelin, the Moon Kraken Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Brinelin, the Moon Kraken
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Kraum, Ludevic's Opus Slurrk, All-Ingesting Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Akiri, Line-Slinger Slurrk, All-Ingesting Akiri, Line-Slinger // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Aragorn, Company Leader Aragorn, Company Leader
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Slurrk, All-Ingesting Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Skanos Dragonheart Noble Heritage Skanos Dragonheart // Noble Heritage
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Master Chef Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion // Master Chef
Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager Grakmaw, Skyclave Ravager
Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Reyhan, Last of the Abzan // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
Francisco, Fowl Marauder Slurrk, All-Ingesting Francisco, Fowl Marauder // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Daghatar the Adamant Daghatar the Adamant