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Zenos yae Galvus
Price tag $0.41

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

#583 Current Rank
#706 Last Week
#687 Past 2 Years

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.

Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
+5% Synergy $7.92
Emeritus of Woe Emeritus of Woe
+3% Synergy $17.35
Pox Plague Pox Plague
+2% Synergy $0.33
Scheming Silvertongue Scheming Silvertongue
0% Synergy $1.22
Grave Researcher Grave Researcher
-1% Synergy $3.08

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 $2.19
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+62% Synergy $2.62
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+46% Synergy $22.18
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.38
Overkill Overkill
+45% Synergy $0.36
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+44% Synergy $5.24
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $45.61
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+37% Synergy $1.17
Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+36% Synergy $4.44
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+36% Synergy $3.33

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.95
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+32% Synergy $0.25
Defile Defile
+31% Synergy $1.41
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $4.22
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+22% Synergy $3.67
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+16% Synergy $18.22
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+15% Synergy $0.21
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+12% Synergy $11.34
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+7% Synergy $3.90
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+5% Synergy $4.12

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+4% Synergy $108.02
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+1% Synergy $72.10
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
0% Synergy $49.36
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
0% Synergy $23.16
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $164.05
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-1% Synergy $60.87
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $129.20
Necropotence Necropotence
-2% Synergy $37.26
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $17.94

Creatures

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

Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+29% Synergy $0.57
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+29% Synergy $2.96
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+28% Synergy $3.27
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+27% Synergy $0.68
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+27% Synergy $0.89
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+25% Synergy $4.58
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+24% Synergy $0.21
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+24% Synergy $1.37
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+22% Synergy $12.72
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+20% Synergy $9.69
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+20% Synergy $2.17
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+17% Synergy $35.79
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+16% Synergy $0.40
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+16% Synergy $0.28
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+14% Synergy $0.38
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+14% Synergy $0.31
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $13.02
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+12% Synergy $11.23
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+10% Synergy $5.36
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Braska's Final Aeon Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
+10% Synergy $0.35
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+10% Synergy $0.36
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+9% Synergy $31.59
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+9% Synergy $0.44
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+8% Synergy $0.25
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $2.82
Alpharael, Stonechosen Alpharael, Stonechosen
+7% Synergy $0.43
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+5% Synergy $93.02
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+5% Synergy $4.07
Shredder, Shadow Master Shredder, Shadow Master
+5% Synergy $0.79
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+5% Synergy $0.58
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+4% Synergy $14.62
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+4% Synergy $1.97
Filth Filth
+4% Synergy $7.79
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+4% Synergy $38.00
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.87
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $6.78
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+3% Synergy $5.16
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+2% Synergy $2.82
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
+0% Synergy $18.40
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+0% Synergy $0.33
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-2% Synergy $0.26
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-4% Synergy $0.91
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-5% Synergy $2.89
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-7% Synergy $0.79
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-7% Synergy $0.17
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-7% Synergy $0.43
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $1.60
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-12% Synergy $6.93
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-16% Synergy $0.92
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-17% Synergy $10.39

Instants

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

Snuff Out Snuff Out
+28% Synergy $10.06
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+26% Synergy $28.12
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+25% Synergy $0.57
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+23% Synergy $7.33
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+22% Synergy $8.36
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+22% Synergy $3.47
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+20% Synergy $0.30
Dismember Dismember
+20% Synergy $5.27
Hatred Hatred
+17% Synergy $60.72
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+17% Synergy $0.22
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+16% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $3.79
Darkness Darkness
+14% Synergy $23.86
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+10% Synergy $2.01
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+9% Synergy $2.06
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+9% Synergy $4.00
Murder Murder
+8% Synergy $0.22
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+8% Synergy $0.25
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+7% Synergy $0.58
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+7% Synergy $0.31
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+6% Synergy $1.36
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+6% Synergy $0.21
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+6% Synergy $0.75
Archenemy's Charm Archenemy's Charm
+5% Synergy $0.76
Feign Death Feign Death
+5% Synergy $1.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $14.14
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fight On! Fight On!
+4% Synergy $0.19
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+4% Synergy $7.82
Cut Down Cut Down
+4% Synergy $0.40
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+3% Synergy $0.31
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+3% Synergy $1.46
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+3% Synergy $0.29
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+2% Synergy $18.49
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+2% Synergy $0.22
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+2% Synergy $0.23
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+2% Synergy $4.19
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+1% Synergy $16.40
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
0% Synergy $0.25
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
-1% Synergy $1.39
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
-2% Synergy $14.52
Saw in Half Saw in Half
-2% Synergy $4.97
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $1.73
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-10% Synergy $11.57
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-11% Synergy $0.37
Village Rites Village Rites
-18% Synergy $0.51

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+27% Synergy $0.34
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+17% Synergy $5.05
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+16% Synergy $0.45
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+13% Synergy $0.29
Fell Fell
+12% Synergy $0.39
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+11% Synergy $3.98
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+10% Synergy $2.77
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+8% Synergy $5.26
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+8% Synergy $26.42
Damnation Damnation
+7% Synergy $20.99
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+6% Synergy $0.33
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.32
Reanimate Reanimate
+5% Synergy $8.19
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.40
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+4% Synergy $5.52
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+4% Synergy $0.21
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+3% Synergy $0.76
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+2% Synergy $5.31
Mutilate Mutilate
+2% Synergy $1.95
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+1% Synergy $8.01
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $26.04
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $2.11
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
+1% Synergy $0.33
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $41.92
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
0% Synergy $6.19
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
0% Synergy $3.24
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $5.16
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $29.38
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-2% Synergy $7.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-7% Synergy $16.86
Victimize Victimize
-16% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+35% Synergy $5.05
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+32% Synergy $3.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+31% Synergy $26.88
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+27% Synergy $0.82
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+23% Synergy $10.32
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+22% Synergy $30.98
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+21% Synergy $2.43
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $2.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.44
Magitek Scythe Magitek Scythe
+16% Synergy $0.25
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $7.90
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+13% Synergy $0.26
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+12% Synergy $0.25
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.78
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+11% Synergy $2.25
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+9% Synergy $1.44
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+8% Synergy $3.65
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+8% Synergy $6.54
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+8% Synergy $6.50
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+8% Synergy $2.36
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+6% Synergy $0.57
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+6% Synergy $12.74
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+6% Synergy $4.17
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $41.06
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $18.20
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+5% Synergy $1.01
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+4% Synergy $39.40
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+4% Synergy $2.69
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+3% Synergy $0.93
World Map World Map
+3% Synergy $0.22
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.03
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+0% Synergy $0.75
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-1% Synergy $7.41
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-8% Synergy $5.27

Enchantments

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

Phyresis Phyresis
+27% Synergy $2.69
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+24% Synergy $0.43
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+22% Synergy $2.67
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+17% Synergy $19.62
No Mercy No Mercy
+14% Synergy $26.10
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.60
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+8% Synergy $0.23
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+7% Synergy $0.28
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $2.89
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $12.05
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+6% Synergy $12.84
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+4% Synergy $0.34
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+4% Synergy $25.11
Oubliette Oubliette
+2% Synergy $2.93
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+0% Synergy $2.77
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $5.91
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-2% Synergy $5.00
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-2% Synergy $39.45
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-5% Synergy $6.08
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
-5% Synergy $1.42
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-7% Synergy $34.36
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-11% Synergy $0.31
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-13% Synergy $30.39

Planeswalkers

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

Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+19% Synergy $9.28
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+18% Synergy $9.72
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+5% Synergy $3.68

Utility Lands

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

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+25% Synergy $39.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+15% Synergy $7.26
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $2.52
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+12% Synergy $18.78
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+7% Synergy $63.55
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+6% Synergy $33.04
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+6% Synergy $8.92
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.91
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+6% Synergy $51.37
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+4% Synergy $2.62
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $10.74
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+2% Synergy $13.07
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+2% Synergy $11.15
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+1% Synergy $4.51
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+1% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $40.73
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $2.03
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
0% Synergy $3.70
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-2% Synergy $0.87
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-3% Synergy $0.32
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-4% Synergy $0.46
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.94
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-13% Synergy $26.74

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $1.10
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+8% Synergy $35.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $2.20
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+5% Synergy $20.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.13
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.36
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+3% Synergy $0.21
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+3% Synergy $86.21
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+2% Synergy $4.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $11.98
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+1% Synergy $4.53
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+1% Synergy $0.36
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+0% Synergy $3.59
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
0% Synergy $0.33
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.51
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
0% Synergy $5.73
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $37.63

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+15% Synergy $3.79
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+5% Synergy $14.14
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+4% Synergy $0.87
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.54
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+2% Synergy $1.09
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+1% Synergy $0.97
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $0.25
Swamp Swamp
+0% Synergy $2.00
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
0% Synergy $0.70
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $49.31
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $29.38

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