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Zenos yae Galvus
Price tag $0.47

Legendary Creature — Human Noble Warrior

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#177 Current Rank
#278 Last Week
#1037 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.

Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+63% Synergy $1.30
The Darkness Crystal The Darkness Crystal
+45% Synergy $2.58
Overkill Overkill
+40% Synergy $0.30
Zodiark, Umbral God Zodiark, Umbral God
+25% Synergy $0.48
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+19% Synergy $1.20

High Synergy Cards

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

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+61% Synergy $1.51
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
+49% Synergy $6.89
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+44% Synergy $0.37
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+44% Synergy $33.77
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
+42% Synergy $1.35
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+38% Synergy $1.61
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+37% Synergy $4.45
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+36% Synergy $15.98
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.38
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+34% Synergy $16.79

Top Cards

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

Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+33% Synergy $0.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
+28% Synergy $2.64
Defile Defile
+27% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+23% Synergy $1.62
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+22% Synergy $5.17
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+21% Synergy $0.56
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+20% Synergy $7.67
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+19% Synergy $12.02
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+14% Synergy $0.25
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.96

Game Changers

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

The One Ring The One Ring
+5% Synergy $64.49
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
0% Synergy $57.72
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-1% Synergy $27.51
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
-1% Synergy $19.28
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
-1% Synergy $110.81
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-2% Synergy $52.94
Necropotence Necropotence
-3% Synergy $17.10
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-3% Synergy $111.35
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-8% Synergy $11.22

Creatures

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

Unstoppable Slasher Unstoppable Slasher
+31% Synergy $2.38
Massacre Girl, Known Killer Massacre Girl, Known Killer
+30% Synergy $5.28
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
+27% Synergy $9.21
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+26% Synergy $0.18
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+26% Synergy $1.80
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+26% Synergy $5.36
Tree of Perdition Tree of Perdition
+24% Synergy $13.26
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+22% Synergy $0.62
Qarsi Revenant Qarsi Revenant
+21% Synergy $0.97
Phyrexian Obliterator Phyrexian Obliterator
+20% Synergy $7.04
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+19% Synergy $7.36
Bloodletter of Aclazotz Bloodletter of Aclazotz
+18% Synergy $23.65
Massacre Girl Massacre Girl
+18% Synergy $0.29
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
+14% Synergy $10.61
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+13% Synergy $0.25
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+13% Synergy $0.54
Gaius van Baelsar Gaius van Baelsar
+13% Synergy $0.17
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+13% Synergy $33.96
Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor Gix, Yawgmoth Praetor
+12% Synergy $2.57
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+11% Synergy $5.53
Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian Fandaniel, Telophoroi Ascian
+11% Synergy $1.32
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian Braska's Final Aeon Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
+9% Synergy $0.42
Rot-Curse Rakshasa Rot-Curse Rakshasa
+8% Synergy $1.42
Summon: Anima Summon: Anima
+8% Synergy $0.14
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
+7% Synergy $66.11
Ravenous Chupacabra Ravenous Chupacabra
+7% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Regent Scavenger Regent
+7% Synergy $0.34
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+7% Synergy $1.20
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+6% Synergy $29.45
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.10
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+6% Synergy $3.19
Filth Filth
+6% Synergy $8.82
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+4% Synergy $4.19
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
+3% Synergy $0.90
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
+3% Synergy $6.25
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+2% Synergy $0.48
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+2% Synergy $10.75
Sheoldred The True Scriptures Sheoldred
0% Synergy $15.85
Accursed Marauder Accursed Marauder
-1% Synergy $0.31
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
-2% Synergy $0.10
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
-3% Synergy $5.00
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
-4% Synergy $0.97
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
-5% Synergy $0.58
Fleshbag Marauder Fleshbag Marauder
-5% Synergy $0.17
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-7% Synergy $1.25
Vilis, Broker of Blood Vilis, Broker of Blood
-7% Synergy $7.86
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-8% Synergy $0.35
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
-9% Synergy $4.31
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-15% Synergy $2.62
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-16% Synergy $3.74

Instants

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

Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+31% Synergy $2.55
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+31% Synergy $16.01
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.79
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
+25% Synergy $4.78
Dismember Dismember
+22% Synergy $6.09
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+19% Synergy $4.45
Hatred Hatred
+19% Synergy $47.90
Darkness Darkness
+16% Synergy $21.73
Doom Blade Doom Blade
+15% Synergy $0.21
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+14% Synergy $0.14
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
+13% Synergy $1.30
Not Dead After All Not Dead After All
+12% Synergy $0.65
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.55
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.99
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+8% Synergy $0.65
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+8% Synergy $0.57
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+8% Synergy $1.17
Fatal Push Fatal Push
+8% Synergy $1.16
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.05
Feign Death Feign Death
+7% Synergy $0.87
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+6% Synergy $2.53
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+6% Synergy $0.08
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+5% Synergy $0.06
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+5% Synergy $0.02
Fake Your Own Death Fake Your Own Death
+4% Synergy $0.09
V.A.T.S. V.A.T.S.
+4% Synergy $0.51
Cut Down Cut Down
+3% Synergy $1.36
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+3% Synergy $0.21
Stinging Study Stinging Study
+3% Synergy $6.45
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+2% Synergy $13.07
Hero's Downfall Hero's Downfall
+2% Synergy $0.11
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+2% Synergy $6.41
Fight On! Fight On!
+2% Synergy $0.07
Soul Shatter Soul Shatter
+1% Synergy $2.43
Saw in Half Saw in Half
+1% Synergy $4.97
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.08
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+1% Synergy $0.09
Sheoldred's Edict Sheoldred's Edict
0% Synergy $1.07
Flare of Malice Flare of Malice
-5% Synergy $3.00
Culling the Weak Culling the Weak
-7% Synergy $11.05
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.41
Village Rites Village Rites
-17% Synergy $0.21

Sorceries

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

Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+28% Synergy $0.91
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+15% Synergy $0.26
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+12% Synergy $2.67
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.26
Crux of Fate Crux of Fate
+11% Synergy $4.19
Reanimate Reanimate
+10% Synergy $7.32
Fell Fell
+10% Synergy $0.31
Damnation Damnation
+8% Synergy $18.62
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+7% Synergy $2.58
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+7% Synergy $0.19
Temporal Extortion Temporal Extortion
+7% Synergy $18.94
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+6% Synergy $4.34
Rush of Dread Rush of Dread
+5% Synergy $0.30
Essence Harvest Essence Harvest
+5% Synergy $0.31
Deadly Embrace Deadly Embrace
+5% Synergy $0.63
Will of the Abzan Will of the Abzan
+4% Synergy $7.45
Phyresis Outbreak Phyresis Outbreak
+4% Synergy $7.77
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+3% Synergy $0.34
Scheming Symmetry Scheming Symmetry
+3% Synergy $5.51
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+1% Synergy $20.11
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+1% Synergy $17.95
Syphon Mind Syphon Mind
0% Synergy $0.50
Damnable Pact Damnable Pact
0% Synergy $1.01
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
-1% Synergy $4.19
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
-1% Synergy $1.80
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
-1% Synergy $3.17
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
-1% Synergy $3.92
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $23.01
Mutilate Mutilate
-2% Synergy $1.54
Peer into the Abyss Peer into the Abyss
-3% Synergy $2.39
Diabolic Intent Diabolic Intent
-7% Synergy $10.00
Victimize Victimize
-16% Synergy $0.45

Utility Artifacts

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+33% Synergy $2.18
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+28% Synergy $0.67
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+26% Synergy $3.17
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+24% Synergy $27.49
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+21% Synergy $0.75
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.49
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+20% Synergy $1.78
Magitek Scythe Magitek Scythe
+18% Synergy $0.49
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+15% Synergy $7.99
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+15% Synergy $0.27
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+14% Synergy $8.16
Reaper's Scythe Reaper's Scythe
+14% Synergy $0.50
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+11% Synergy $1.70
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+8% Synergy $2.25
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+8% Synergy $3.09
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+8% Synergy $0.79
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+8% Synergy $16.50
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+7% Synergy $1.63
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+7% Synergy $7.65
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+7% Synergy $0.66
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $40.28
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.57
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+6% Synergy $1.26
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+5% Synergy $29.66
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+5% Synergy $3.29
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+5% Synergy $17.84
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $1.19
World Map World Map
+4% Synergy $0.14
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+1% Synergy $2.32
Expedition Map Expedition Map
0% Synergy $0.79
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.21
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
-2% Synergy $7.41
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-9% Synergy $4.79

Enchantments

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

Phyresis Phyresis
+30% Synergy $0.79
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+22% Synergy $15.25
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+21% Synergy $1.07
Grievous Wound Grievous Wound
+20% Synergy $0.33
No Mercy No Mercy
+17% Synergy $14.56
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+11% Synergy $0.64
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+8% Synergy $4.87
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+7% Synergy $18.69
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+7% Synergy $0.16
Eye of Nidhogg Eye of Nidhogg
+7% Synergy $0.70
Wound Reflection Wound Reflection
+6% Synergy $6.04
Triskaidekaphobia Triskaidekaphobia
+6% Synergy $0.08
Oubliette Oubliette
+3% Synergy $1.53
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+3% Synergy $0.15
Meathook Massacre II Meathook Massacre II
+2% Synergy $1.85
Revel in Riches Revel in Riches
0% Synergy $13.62
Black Market Black Market
-1% Synergy $3.48
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-4% Synergy $6.91
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-4% Synergy $25.71
Bloodchief Ascension Bloodchief Ascension
-4% Synergy $15.83
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
-6% Synergy $3.45
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
-6% Synergy $17.67
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
-9% Synergy $0.30
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-12% Synergy $16.64

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 $6.74
Sorin Markov Sorin Markov
+20% Synergy $13.03
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+6% Synergy $2.22

Utility Lands

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

Shizo, Death's Storehouse Shizo, Death's Storehouse
+28% Synergy $21.24
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+18% Synergy $5.20
Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress Minas Morgul, Dark Fortress
+16% Synergy $8.77
War Room War Room
+14% Synergy $2.52
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+11% Synergy $22.49
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+11% Synergy $48.60
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+10% Synergy $36.66
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+7% Synergy $6.83
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $1.00
Spymaster's Vault Spymaster's Vault
+6% Synergy $0.83
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+4% Synergy $5.16
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+3% Synergy $10.44
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+3% Synergy $6.60
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $39.08
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+3% Synergy $6.78
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+3% Synergy $2.14
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+1% Synergy $2.07
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+1% Synergy $2.75
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
0% Synergy $0.16
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
-2% Synergy $3.74
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-6% Synergy $0.71
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
-6% Synergy $0.31
Barren Moor Barren Moor
-6% Synergy $0.18
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-9% Synergy $17.69
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-11% Synergy $2.23

Mana Artifacts

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

Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $2.00
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+9% Synergy $15.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.01
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $2.00
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+4% Synergy $14.54
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+3% Synergy $3.15
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.25
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+2% Synergy $7.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
0% Synergy $0.25
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
0% Synergy $2.21
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-1% Synergy $1.25
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.60
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $4.02
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $23.54
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+19% Synergy $4.45
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+9% Synergy $8.99
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+6% Synergy $1.10
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+3% Synergy $1.79
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.61
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.07
Command Tower Command Tower
+1% Synergy $1.00
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+1% Synergy $1.08
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
0% Synergy $34.30
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.17
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
-1% Synergy $0.56
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
-1% Synergy $23.01

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