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Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureElder Dinosaur

Magic color symbol for W
Mono-White

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Proven Option Well-established with solid community support.

Ranking

#1896 Current Rank
#2004 Last Week
#1848 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zetalpa, Primal Dawn.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zetalpa, Primal Dawn decks.

With Great Power... With Great Power...
+3% Synergy $0.51
Vibrant Cityscape Vibrant Cityscape
+3% Synergy $0.21
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+2% Synergy $10.25
Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+1% Synergy $1.58

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zetalpa, Primal Dawn's abilities and overall game plan.

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $2.12
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+40% Synergy $0.09
Solid Footing Solid Footing
+38% Synergy $0.09
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+37% Synergy $0.88
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+36% Synergy $0.15
Hedron Matrix Hedron Matrix
+35% Synergy $0.44
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+35% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.26
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+33% Synergy $0.12
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+31% Synergy $0.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zetalpa, Primal Dawn decks.

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+28% Synergy $1.22
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+27% Synergy $2.27
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+25% Synergy $2.50
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+24% Synergy $1.69
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.18
Austere Command Austere Command
+15% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+7% Synergy $0.65
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.36
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-17% Synergy $3.65

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $13.17
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $75.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $50.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zetalpa, Primal Dawn's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+28% Synergy $1.34
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+25% Synergy $1.55
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+25% Synergy $0.95
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+20% Synergy $0.27
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+19% Synergy $0.76
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+19% Synergy $1.79
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+18% Synergy $2.69
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+18% Synergy $1.35
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $3.01
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+13% Synergy $0.22
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+13% Synergy $0.85
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $7.25
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+12% Synergy $0.23
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+11% Synergy $0.28
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+11% Synergy $30.93
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+11% Synergy $6.70
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $8.78
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+9% Synergy $0.23
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+9% Synergy $0.28
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.63
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+8% Synergy $8.23
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+8% Synergy $0.05
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+7% Synergy $0.12
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.61
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.51
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+7% Synergy $0.06
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+6% Synergy $1.59
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+6% Synergy $0.23
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+6% Synergy $0.13
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+6% Synergy $0.25
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $5.29
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+5% Synergy $0.10
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+5% Synergy $0.75
Soaring Sandwing Soaring Sandwing
+5% Synergy $0.06
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+3% Synergy $0.26
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.18
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $9.66
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+2% Synergy $0.18
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $2.34
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.25
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
0% Synergy $0.17
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $10.37
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
-1% Synergy $0.57
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-2% Synergy $10.34
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $2.08
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-3% Synergy $8.01
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.15
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-6% Synergy $25.34
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-6% Synergy $16.08
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.37

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zetalpa, Primal Dawn safe.

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy $6.91
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.09
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.17
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+12% Synergy $0.70
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.33
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+11% Synergy $1.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+10% Synergy $0.46
Judgment of Alexander Judgment of Alexander
+9% Synergy $69.99
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.56
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+8% Synergy $0.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.56
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+7% Synergy $0.25
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.12
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.53
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.66
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.22
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.32
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.13
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+4% Synergy $0.08
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+3% Synergy $0.44
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.28
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $1.37
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.99
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.46
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $2.54
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $8.06
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $4.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.27
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $8.69

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zetalpa, Primal Dawn's game plan and control the board.

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+25% Synergy $0.27
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+25% Synergy $2.22
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+25% Synergy $0.95
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.26
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+23% Synergy $1.85
Rout Rout
+23% Synergy $0.30
Fumigate Fumigate
+22% Synergy $0.31
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.27
Doomskar Doomskar
+18% Synergy $0.38
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.25
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $8.99
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+12% Synergy $0.70
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.63
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+8% Synergy $0.16
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.81
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.37
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+6% Synergy $0.12
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.59
Devastating Mastery Devastating Mastery
+5% Synergy $0.14
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.06
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.55
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+4% Synergy $0.15
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+3% Synergy $0.41
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+3% Synergy $0.22
Single Combat Single Combat
+3% Synergy $0.47
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.58
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.12
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.15
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.31
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
0% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $10.23
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.45
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $1.70
Farewell Farewell
-11% Synergy $3.35

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $5.16
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+26% Synergy $0.21
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+22% Synergy $1.54
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.33
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+19% Synergy $11.59
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+19% Synergy $0.76
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+18% Synergy $0.10
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $1.45
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $37.23
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+15% Synergy $2.33
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+14% Synergy $2.49
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $8.44
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.51
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+12% Synergy $2.30
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+12% Synergy $0.24
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+11% Synergy $0.73
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $36.91
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $32.42
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.32
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $5.30
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.97
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+9% Synergy $2.18
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+9% Synergy $5.44
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.52
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.10
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+8% Synergy $0.16
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $42.00
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.12
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.10
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.98
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+5% Synergy $0.81
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.00
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+4% Synergy $23.80
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+4% Synergy $5.45
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $1.05
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+3% Synergy $9.79
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $6.48
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.09
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.20
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $17.06
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+1% Synergy $15.94
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+1% Synergy $9.90
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-3% Synergy $39.60
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $5.35
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $3.38

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zetalpa, Primal Dawn's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+23% Synergy $0.21
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+19% Synergy $0.27
Pariah Pariah
+18% Synergy $1.53
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+13% Synergy $0.15
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $4.99
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+10% Synergy $3.47
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+9% Synergy $15.99
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+9% Synergy $4.33
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $3.97
Lifelink Lifelink
+8% Synergy $0.22
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+6% Synergy $2.95
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $3.50
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+6% Synergy $0.17
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.10
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+6% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.50
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+5% Synergy $0.17
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.34
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.42
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $22.17
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $3.30
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $0.53
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.41
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.55
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $2.17
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
0% Synergy $3.77
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.26
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.54
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-1% Synergy $0.82
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $2.07
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
-2% Synergy $0.51
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $7.02
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $2.98
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $5.46

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zetalpa, Primal Dawn to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-5% Synergy $0.65

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+26% Synergy $0.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+20% Synergy $0.31
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+12% Synergy $3.24
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.39
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+11% Synergy $2.90
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.34
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $6.23
Karoo Karoo
+9% Synergy $1.09
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.72
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.29
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.39
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $6.04
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+6% Synergy $7.21
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.41
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+5% Synergy $0.07
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $13.61
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.21
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.16
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.14
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.10
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.16
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.65
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $3.04
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $1.88
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.27
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $11.40
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.15
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-7% Synergy $16.74
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-9% Synergy $2.03
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $3.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $39.21
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $4.15

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+31% Synergy $0.27
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $2.60
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.23
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.16
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $1.09
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.06
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.55
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.26
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.67
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.25
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.28
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $23.24
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.62
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $16.61
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.11
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.66
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.05
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $2.05
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.29
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.25
White Auracite White Auracite
+1% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.48
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-2% Synergy $5.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.48

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zetalpa, Primal Dawn decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+19% Synergy $0.17
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+12% Synergy $0.70
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.05
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.66
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.52
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.16
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $4.15
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $35.68

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