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Zenos yae Galvus
Price tag $0.47

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble Warrior

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#539 Current Rank
#565 Last Week
#859 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zenos yae Galvus.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zenos yae Galvus decks.

Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+5% Synergy $0.60
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+4% Synergy $1.04
Dark Endurance Dark Endurance
+3% Synergy $0.05
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+2% Synergy $109.80
Susur Secundi, Void Altar Susur Secundi, Void Altar
-4% Synergy $6.79

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zenos yae Galvus's abilities and overall game plan.

Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+64% Synergy $1.03
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+62% Synergy $1.53
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+48% Synergy $8.36
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.32
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+44% Synergy $2.79
Overkill Overkill
+42% Synergy $0.21
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+42% Synergy $36.21
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+40% Synergy $1.41
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+37% Synergy $1.56
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+36% Synergy $5.61

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zenos yae Galvus decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.32
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+32% Synergy $0.29
Defile Defile
+27% Synergy $0.62
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+23% Synergy $2.62
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $0.40
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+20% Synergy $5.54
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+17% Synergy $8.53
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+17% Synergy $13.56
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.20
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.59

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $82.60
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $52.72
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $22.72
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $119.32
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $59.87
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $16.11
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-2% Synergy $31.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $95.44
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $12.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zenos yae Galvus's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+32% Synergy $2.73
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+28% Synergy $0.48
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+28% Synergy $5.10
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+27% Synergy $1.72
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+26% Synergy $0.26
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+25% Synergy $4.73
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+24% Synergy $0.53
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+24% Synergy $10.73
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+24% Synergy $8.79
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+22% Synergy $1.01
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+21% Synergy $1.79
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+20% Synergy $5.97
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+18% Synergy $0.28
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $27.95
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $8.38
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+15% Synergy $0.14
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.25
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+14% Synergy $0.48
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+13% Synergy $10.24
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+12% Synergy $30.97
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $5.85
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+11% Synergy $2.15
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+11% Synergy $0.37
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Braska's Final Aeon Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.31
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+9% Synergy $0.08
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $0.32
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+7% Synergy $2.04
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $66.16
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+6% Synergy $2.50
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+6% Synergy $0.86
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+5% Synergy $30.94
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Filth Filth
+5% Synergy $6.44
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+4% Synergy $1.22
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+4% Synergy $4.18
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+4% Synergy $9.01
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $5.21
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+2% Synergy $0.50
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
0% Synergy $16.02
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-1% Synergy $0.09
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-2% Synergy $0.31
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $0.49
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-4% Synergy $2.30
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-5% Synergy $1.21
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-6% Synergy $0.18
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-8% Synergy $1.86
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-8% Synergy $0.42
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-10% Synergy $1.95
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-15% Synergy $3.00
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-17% Synergy $4.72

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zenos yae Galvus safe.

Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+31% Synergy $18.91
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+30% Synergy $16.57
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+28% Synergy $4.21
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+25% Synergy $2.64
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+25% Synergy $0.76
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+22% Synergy $4.33
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+20% Synergy $0.18
Dismember Dismember
+20% Synergy $6.62
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $5.02
Hatred Hatred
+18% Synergy $43.42
Darkness Darkness
+15% Synergy $23.65
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.19
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+14% Synergy $0.14
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+11% Synergy $0.89
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+11% Synergy $2.65
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.56
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.35
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.04
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+8% Synergy $0.79
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $2.92
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.59
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+7% Synergy $0.98
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+7% Synergy $0.13
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.77
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.08
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+5% Synergy $2.75
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+5% Synergy $0.05
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+4% Synergy $0.23
Fight On! Fight On!
+4% Synergy $0.10
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+4% Synergy $0.52
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+3% Synergy $0.07
Cut Down Cut Down
+3% Synergy $0.53
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $5.34
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $2.99
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+2% Synergy $0.15
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.08
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+2% Synergy $0.07
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $8.59
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
0% Synergy $12.66
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-1% Synergy $0.98
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $3.84
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $3.08
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.41
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-8% Synergy $11.08
Village Rites Village Rites
-17% Synergy $0.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zenos yae Galvus's game plan and control the board.

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+28% Synergy $0.43
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.31
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.25
Fell Fell
+11% Synergy $0.40
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+11% Synergy $2.19
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $2.61
Reanimate Reanimate
+8% Synergy $5.14
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+8% Synergy $1.91
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.12
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+7% Synergy $0.17
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+7% Synergy $17.88
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+6% Synergy $4.65
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.29
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.22
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.38
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $6.65
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+4% Synergy $0.09
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+3% Synergy $0.44
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+3% Synergy $7.15
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $6.31
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $20.32
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $20.09
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
0% Synergy $0.42
Mutilate Mutilate
-1% Synergy $1.70
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.72
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
-1% Synergy $0.48
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.53
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $26.07
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
-1% Synergy $3.85
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.51
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-2% Synergy $2.62
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-7% Synergy $10.83
Victimize Victimize
-15% Synergy $0.44

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+34% Synergy $18.49
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $2.24
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+27% Synergy $0.68
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+26% Synergy $2.78
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $34.22
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+21% Synergy $1.53
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $1.62
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $4.54
Magitek Scythe Magitek Scythe
+18% Synergy $0.31
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+14% Synergy $5.28
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $8.93
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+14% Synergy $0.27
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+14% Synergy $0.17
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+11% Synergy $1.98
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+9% Synergy $2.11
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.80
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.34
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $1.38
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $5.90
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $3.05
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $0.85
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $15.92
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.71
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $35.22
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $17.17
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $35.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $0.99
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.14
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.84
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $3.05
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.26
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.85
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.89
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-9% Synergy $4.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zenos yae Galvus's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyresis Phyresis
+28% Synergy $0.89
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+21% Synergy $0.93
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+21% Synergy $0.35
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+20% Synergy $12.32
No Mercy No Mercy
+16% Synergy $16.56
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+12% Synergy $0.64
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+8% Synergy $0.14
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+8% Synergy $0.12
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $0.30
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+7% Synergy $4.80
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+6% Synergy $21.30
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $8.63
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+3% Synergy $0.16
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $1.25
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $1.89
Black Market Black Market
-2% Synergy $3.70
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.56
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $21.86
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-5% Synergy $18.15
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $3.00
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-7% Synergy $21.01
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-10% Synergy $0.26
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-12% Synergy $20.40

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zenos yae Galvus to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+20% Synergy $5.14
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+20% Synergy $10.95
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+5% Synergy $2.34

Utility Lands

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

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $23.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $5.76
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.85
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+15% Synergy $9.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+9% Synergy $25.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+9% Synergy $49.13
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+8% Synergy $35.89
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.89
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.99
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $9.00
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $7.19
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+3% Synergy $2.19
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $7.45
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $1.81
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+2% Synergy $12.42
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $41.89
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+2% Synergy $1.30
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.15
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $3.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-5% Synergy $1.62
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.30
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-5% Synergy $0.14
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-11% Synergy $19.45

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.52
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $20.12
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+7% Synergy $1.34
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.24
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $16.23
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $4.19
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.24
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $8.02
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $2.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.15
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.60
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.17
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.92
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $26.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zenos yae Galvus decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+18% Synergy $5.02
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+8% Synergy $8.35
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.03
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.27
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.55
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $34.92
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.43
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $26.07

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