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Zenos yae Galvus
Price tag $0.20

Legendary CreatureHuman Noble Warrior

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#702 Current Rank
#640 Last Week
#804 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.

Day of Black Sun Day of Black Sun
+1% Synergy $0.70
Koh, the Face Stealer Koh, the Face Stealer
+1% Synergy $0.69
The Fire Nation Drill The Fire Nation Drill
+1% Synergy $0.28
Ruinous Waterbending Ruinous Waterbending
+1% Synergy $0.09
Mai, Scornful Striker Mai, Scornful Striker
0% Synergy $1.60

High Synergy Cards

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

Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+66% Synergy $1.05
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+62% Synergy $1.33
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+48% Synergy $9.71
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.37
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+45% Synergy $2.61
Overkill Overkill
+44% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+40% Synergy $38.64
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+39% Synergy $1.62
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+36% Synergy $1.94
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+36% Synergy $5.62

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.20
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+32% Synergy $0.18
Defile Defile
+28% Synergy $0.91
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+23% Synergy $3.36
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $0.46
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+17% Synergy $15.04
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+15% Synergy $9.86
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.45
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+4% Synergy $1.72

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $91.84
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $48.58
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $30.39
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $17.00
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $57.97
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-2% Synergy $132.80
Necropotence Necropotence
-3% Synergy $20.52
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $89.88
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-6% Synergy $12.34

Creatures

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

Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+34% Synergy $2.72
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+28% Synergy $0.49
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $3.74
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+28% Synergy $5.12
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+26% Synergy $0.17
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+25% Synergy $0.97
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+25% Synergy $2.84
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+25% Synergy $11.31
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+23% Synergy $0.73
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+23% Synergy $8.63
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+20% Synergy $6.05
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+20% Synergy $1.44
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+18% Synergy $0.19
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $24.42
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+17% Synergy $0.13
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+16% Synergy $10.33
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+15% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.20
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+13% Synergy $11.40
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $3.82
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+11% Synergy $20.56
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+11% Synergy $0.24
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+10% Synergy $0.75
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Braska's Final Aeon Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.24
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+9% Synergy $0.10
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $0.31
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+6% Synergy $3.47
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+6% Synergy $0.59
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+6% Synergy $0.31
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+6% Synergy $0.49
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $73.33
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.07
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+5% Synergy $31.91
Filth Filth
+5% Synergy $6.60
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+4% Synergy $9.37
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $5.01
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+3% Synergy $4.56
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+2% Synergy $0.71
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+1% Synergy $14.09
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
0% Synergy $0.08
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-2% Synergy $0.20
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $0.40
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy $1.98
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-6% Synergy $0.58
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-6% Synergy $0.22
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-8% Synergy $1.23
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-8% Synergy $0.36
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-11% Synergy $1.54
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-15% Synergy $2.04
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-17% Synergy $4.92

Instants

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

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $14.91
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+28% Synergy $18.26
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+26% Synergy $0.53
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+25% Synergy $2.93
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+23% Synergy $3.23
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+22% Synergy $4.70
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+20% Synergy $0.24
Dismember Dismember
+19% Synergy $5.54
Hatred Hatred
+18% Synergy $43.23
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $5.63
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+16% Synergy $0.21
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+15% Synergy $0.13
Darkness Darkness
+15% Synergy $22.58
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+10% Synergy $1.28
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+10% Synergy $5.10
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $0.72
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.43
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.69
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.47
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $1.34
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+7% Synergy $1.22
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.05
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+7% Synergy $0.12
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+6% Synergy $0.79
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.73
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $3.99
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+4% Synergy $0.19
Fight On! Fight On!
+4% Synergy $0.08
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.04
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+4% Synergy $0.44
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+3% Synergy $0.06
Cut Down Cut Down
+3% Synergy $0.37
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $5.97
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $2.96
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+2% Synergy $0.11
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.94
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+2% Synergy $0.02
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $8.53
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-1% Synergy $10.97
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-1% Synergy $0.83
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-1% Synergy $2.84
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-2% Synergy $0.16
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $1.79
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-8% Synergy $0.24
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-9% Synergy $10.28
Village Rites Village Rites
-17% Synergy $0.22

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+28% Synergy $0.28
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+18% Synergy $6.57
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.27
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+12% Synergy $0.13
Fell Fell
+11% Synergy $0.48
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+11% Synergy $1.44
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+10% Synergy $4.38
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+8% Synergy $2.40
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $19.78
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $16.94
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+7% Synergy $0.16
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $5.32
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.31
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $4.50
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.40
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.05
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.55
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $1.60
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+3% Synergy $0.55
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $6.79
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $23.14
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $23.02
Mutilate Mutilate
0% Synergy $1.78
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
0% Synergy $1.81
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
0% Synergy $0.42
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.80
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $19.27
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
-1% Synergy $3.22
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-2% Synergy $4.93
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-2% Synergy $2.12
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-8% Synergy $10.32
Victimize Victimize
-15% Synergy $0.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+33% Synergy $19.89
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $2.34
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+27% Synergy $0.72
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+25% Synergy $3.31
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+23% Synergy $36.41
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+21% Synergy $2.75
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+19% Synergy $1.78
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+18% Synergy $3.86
Magitek Scythe Magitek Scythe
+18% Synergy $0.27
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $9.65
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+14% Synergy $0.15
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.38
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+10% Synergy $2.04
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $2.25
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+8% Synergy $2.52
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $4.38
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+7% Synergy $3.81
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+7% Synergy $3.34
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.72
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $3.31
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+7% Synergy $13.50
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.77
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $32.48
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $37.91
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $1.55
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $16.32
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.07
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.86
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $3.43
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.96
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $5.73
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-8% Synergy $7.87

Enchantments

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

Phyresis Phyresis
+27% Synergy $1.66
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+22% Synergy $0.80
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+22% Synergy $0.31
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+19% Synergy $11.71
No Mercy No Mercy
+15% Synergy $20.14
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+12% Synergy $0.63
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+8% Synergy $0.12
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+7% Synergy $0.15
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $0.17
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+7% Synergy $5.65
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $7.58
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $21.33
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+4% Synergy $0.19
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $1.32
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $1.66
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $3.65
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $7.75
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $18.07
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $5.24
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-8% Synergy $23.46
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-10% Synergy $0.24
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-13% Synergy $22.82

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
+19% Synergy $4.84
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+19% Synergy $8.87
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+5% Synergy $2.29

Utility Lands

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

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+27% Synergy $30.56
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $4.93
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $4.92
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+14% Synergy $8.90
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+8% Synergy $25.66
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $46.26
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+7% Synergy $0.63
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+7% Synergy $38.24
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $1.61
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $11.84
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+5% Synergy $1.14
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $7.14
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $3.34
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+2% Synergy $11.91
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $34.91
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $7.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.11
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.18
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $2.83
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-4% Synergy $0.63
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-4% Synergy $0.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-5% Synergy $0.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-10% Synergy $2.26
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-12% Synergy $18.55

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+8% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $25.64
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.92
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.21
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $18.57
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.30
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.48
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+2% Synergy $0.17
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $9.68
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+1% Synergy $60.19
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $3.16
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.17
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.15
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-1% Synergy $4.96

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+17% Synergy $5.63
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+7% Synergy $8.43
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+5% Synergy $1.07
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $2.46
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.42
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.21
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $0.94
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.17
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $34.93
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $19.27
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.48

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