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Zenos yae Galvus
Price tag $0.48

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

#668 Current Rank
#681 Last Week
#723 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.

Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+4% Synergy $23.45
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+4% Synergy $1.44
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+3% Synergy $6.99
Pox Plague Pox Plague
0% Synergy $0.29
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
-2% Synergy $0.78

High Synergy Cards

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

Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+67% Synergy $1.60
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+62% Synergy $2.81
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+47% Synergy $25.61
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.31
Overkill Overkill
+46% Synergy $0.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+45% Synergy $4.40
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $43.69
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+38% Synergy $4.55
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+36% Synergy $3.63
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+36% Synergy $1.85

Top Cards

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+32% Synergy $0.30
Defile Defile
+30% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+23% Synergy $3.70
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $2.79
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $4.71
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $16.99
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.38
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $10.58
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $6.80
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $3.53

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $99.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $68.04
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $47.70
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $24.23
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $152.27
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $64.98
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $24.13
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $122.46
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-5% Synergy $17.61

Creatures

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

Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+35% Synergy $5.24
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+28% Synergy $0.76
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $2.43
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+28% Synergy $3.22
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+27% Synergy $0.64
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+27% Synergy $0.99
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+25% Synergy $0.34
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+25% Synergy $3.72
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+25% Synergy $1.36
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+23% Synergy $11.07
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+21% Synergy $2.02
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+20% Synergy $8.60
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+18% Synergy $36.58
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+17% Synergy $0.37
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+17% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+15% Synergy $0.31
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+15% Synergy $0.41
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $13.26
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+13% Synergy $12.25
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $4.91
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Braska's Final Aeon Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.27
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+10% Synergy $0.38
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+9% Synergy $30.83
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.66
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+9% Synergy $0.15
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $2.58
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+7% Synergy $0.48
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+6% Synergy $94.97
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+6% Synergy $4.25
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+6% Synergy $0.44
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+5% Synergy $30.04
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+5% Synergy $14.17
Filth Filth
+5% Synergy $8.54
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+5% Synergy $1.32
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+4% Synergy $5.85
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.91
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+3% Synergy $4.64
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+2% Synergy $1.34
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+1% Synergy $16.83
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-2% Synergy $0.34
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $0.57
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy $2.79
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-7% Synergy $0.62
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.16
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-8% Synergy $0.35
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.48
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-12% Synergy $3.44
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-16% Synergy $0.67
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-17% Synergy $8.70

Instants

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

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $9.20
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+26% Synergy $26.08
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+25% Synergy $0.59
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+24% Synergy $6.76
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+22% Synergy $3.31
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+22% Synergy $8.60
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.22
Dismember Dismember
+20% Synergy $5.35
Hatred Hatred
+18% Synergy $54.03
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.34
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+17% Synergy $0.28
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.11
Darkness Darkness
+14% Synergy $22.81
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+10% Synergy $1.85
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+10% Synergy $1.48
Murder Murder
+9% Synergy $0.15
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+9% Synergy $3.60
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $1.62
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+8% Synergy $0.26
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.38
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+7% Synergy $0.95
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+7% Synergy $0.14
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+7% Synergy $1.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.71
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+6% Synergy $1.02
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.26
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $5.29
Cut Down Cut Down
+4% Synergy $0.35
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+4% Synergy $0.32
Fight On! Fight On!
+4% Synergy $0.18
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.10
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+4% Synergy $1.61
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.27
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $13.65
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+3% Synergy $0.16
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $4.23
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.12
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $15.67
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
-1% Synergy $0.26
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.13
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-2% Synergy $1.59
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $3.59
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $1.43
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-10% Synergy $17.70
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.36
Village Rites Village Rites
-18% Synergy $0.82

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+28% Synergy $0.27
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.44
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.27
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+12% Synergy $3.53
Fell Fell
+12% Synergy $0.37
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+11% Synergy $2.98
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $20.74
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+8% Synergy $5.31
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $22.06
Reanimate Reanimate
+6% Synergy $9.18
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+6% Synergy $0.36
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+6% Synergy $0.32
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.36
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+5% Synergy $5.04
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+5% Synergy $0.20
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+3% Synergy $0.92
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+3% Synergy $3.99
Mutilate Mutilate
+2% Synergy $1.86
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.21
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+2% Synergy $8.24
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $32.22
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.07
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+1% Synergy $0.37
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $3.47
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-1% Synergy $2.53
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $25.35
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
-1% Synergy $4.86
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $4.88
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-7% Synergy $16.12
Victimize Victimize
-16% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+35% Synergy $6.27
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+32% Synergy $28.45
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $3.17
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+28% Synergy $0.84
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+24% Synergy $5.74
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $36.02
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+21% Synergy $3.11
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $2.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $3.56
Magitek Scythe Magitek Scythe
+17% Synergy $0.38
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $7.28
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.24
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+13% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $7.29
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $3.93
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+10% Synergy $1.23
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $3.33
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $6.46
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $5.03
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $2.40
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+7% Synergy $0.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $3.70
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $14.78
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $39.62
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.83
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+6% Synergy $18.45
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $39.15
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+5% Synergy $2.56
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.87
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+2% Synergy $1.87
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.65
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $6.52
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-9% Synergy $5.97

Enchantments

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

Phyresis Phyresis
+27% Synergy $3.24
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+24% Synergy $0.44
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+22% Synergy $2.24
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $17.30
No Mercy No Mercy
+15% Synergy $25.35
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.69
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+8% Synergy $0.13
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+7% Synergy $0.30
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $8.07
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $13.37
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $10.83
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+5% Synergy $25.95
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+4% Synergy $0.29
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $2.58
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+1% Synergy $2.32
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $5.00
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-3% Synergy $3.92
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-3% Synergy $32.58
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-5% Synergy $6.31
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-8% Synergy $33.38
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.28
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-13% Synergy $30.17

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 $11.12
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+19% Synergy $9.52
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+6% Synergy $3.14

Utility Lands

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

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+26% Synergy $29.75
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+16% Synergy $5.88
War Room War Room
+15% Synergy $2.31
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+13% Synergy $17.74
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+8% Synergy $58.63
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+7% Synergy $29.74
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+7% Synergy $0.71
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $6.94
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.53
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.56
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+5% Synergy $2.51
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+3% Synergy $13.24
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $11.06
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+2% Synergy $39.52
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+2% Synergy $4.60
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $9.82
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $1.11
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $1.85
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-1% Synergy $4.00
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-3% Synergy $0.75
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.31
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.41
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.54
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-13% Synergy $23.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.39
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $36.86
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.17
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.51
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.35
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $68.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+3% Synergy $10.73
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.50
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.35
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.31
Caged Sun Caged Sun
0% Synergy $3.87
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.34
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.58
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $2.90
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $38.55

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+16% Synergy $3.11
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+6% Synergy $13.71
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.91
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+2% Synergy $1.04
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.31
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.12
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
0% Synergy $0.11
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.64
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $25.35
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $48.67

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