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Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Price tag $0.22

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

#1929 Current Rank
#1840 Last Week
#1934 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.

Curious Colossus Curious Colossus
+4% Synergy $1.04
Triceraton Commander Triceraton Commander
+3% Synergy $2.81
Keep Out Keep Out
+2% Synergy $0.10
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.28
Sun-Dappled Celebrant Sun-Dappled Celebrant
+1% Synergy $0.07

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+45% Synergy $3.99
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+38% Synergy $0.24
Solid Footing Solid Footing
+38% Synergy $0.22
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+37% Synergy $0.26
Hedron Matrix Hedron Matrix
+36% Synergy $0.38
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+35% Synergy $1.27
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+34% Synergy $0.30
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+32% Synergy $0.46
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+32% Synergy $0.26
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+32% Synergy $0.14

Top Cards

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

Wrath of God Wrath of God
+28% Synergy $3.09
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.85
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+25% Synergy $0.38
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $4.80
Austere Command Austere Command
+16% Synergy $0.43
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+15% Synergy $4.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+8% Synergy $1.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-5% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.37
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-14% Synergy $4.85

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $49.53
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-3% Synergy $11.19
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $106.65
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $51.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $32.30
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $7.19

Creatures

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+28% Synergy $2.41
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+26% Synergy $2.61
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+23% Synergy $3.66
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+23% Synergy $0.46
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+20% Synergy $0.68
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $2.09
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+20% Synergy $1.36
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.57
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+17% Synergy $3.19
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $1.02
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+13% Synergy $0.31
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+12% Synergy $0.33
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $10.59
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+12% Synergy $0.34
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+12% Synergy $1.29
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $12.48
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+10% Synergy $0.45
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+10% Synergy $28.33
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+10% Synergy $0.42
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+9% Synergy $8.29
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+9% Synergy $0.35
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+8% Synergy $1.96
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+7% Synergy $10.53
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+7% Synergy $0.28
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.51
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+7% Synergy $0.04
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+7% Synergy $0.32
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+7% Synergy $0.32
Soaring Sandwing Soaring Sandwing
+7% Synergy $0.05
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+6% Synergy $1.88
Temple Altisaur Temple Altisaur
+6% Synergy $0.36
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+6% Synergy $0.08
Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer Anti-Venom, Horrifying Healer
+5% Synergy $5.81
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+5% Synergy $0.10
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+4% Synergy $8.13
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+3% Synergy $0.32
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+2% Synergy $0.59
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.29
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $10.18
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
+1% Synergy $0.35
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $3.24
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $12.99
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-1% Synergy $15.62
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
-1% Synergy $0.22
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-3% Synergy $9.46
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-4% Synergy $31.06
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $5.36
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $53.73
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-5% Synergy $17.44

Instants

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

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+20% Synergy $8.52
Disenchant Disenchant
+14% Synergy $0.11
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.17
Reprieve Reprieve
+13% Synergy $1.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+11% Synergy $0.37
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+11% Synergy $3.44
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+10% Synergy $2.68
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+8% Synergy $0.93
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+7% Synergy $0.10
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+7% Synergy $0.29
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+6% Synergy $0.45
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+6% Synergy $0.26
Condemn Condemn
+5% Synergy $0.24
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $4.46
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+4% Synergy $2.94
Shelter Shelter
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dispatch Dispatch
+3% Synergy $0.29
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+3% Synergy $0.40
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $0.44
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $2.16
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.66
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-1% Synergy $0.48
Get Lost Get Lost
-1% Synergy $5.33
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $3.61
Silence Silence
-3% Synergy $7.43
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $4.22
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $15.89

Sorceries

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

Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+27% Synergy $0.31
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+26% Synergy $0.72
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+26% Synergy $1.09
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.31
Fumigate Fumigate
+24% Synergy $0.27
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+21% Synergy $3.34
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.34
Rout Rout
+18% Synergy $0.34
Doomskar Doomskar
+17% Synergy $0.66
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.34
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+12% Synergy $9.47
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.15
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+10% Synergy $1.43
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+8% Synergy $0.38
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+7% Synergy $0.28
Single Combat Single Combat
+6% Synergy $0.50
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.43
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.33
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+5% Synergy $0.14
Devastating Mastery Devastating Mastery
+5% Synergy $0.25
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+4% Synergy $0.24
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+4% Synergy $1.02
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $1.29
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+3% Synergy $0.54
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+3% Synergy $0.59
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.54
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+3% Synergy $0.26
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+3% Synergy $0.28
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
+1% Synergy $6.29
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.31
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
0% Synergy $0.38
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.58
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $2.09

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+30% Synergy $3.50
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+27% Synergy $0.28
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.42
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+20% Synergy $2.57
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $14.19
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+16% Synergy $0.22
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+16% Synergy $0.63
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+15% Synergy $2.32
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+15% Synergy $3.08
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $44.24
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.94
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+14% Synergy $3.72
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+13% Synergy $0.36
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $8.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.56
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+10% Synergy $1.19
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+10% Synergy $10.97
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+10% Synergy $0.63
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+9% Synergy $40.21
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $39.36
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+8% Synergy $6.84
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.19
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.87
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $13.39
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+7% Synergy $2.54
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+7% Synergy $0.26
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+6% Synergy $0.29
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+5% Synergy $2.18
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $5.70
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.95
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+4% Synergy $49.85
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+4% Synergy $5.36
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+4% Synergy $11.40
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+4% Synergy $7.51
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+4% Synergy $2.08
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+3% Synergy $21.78
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+2% Synergy $14.83
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $0.93
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $3.24
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+2% Synergy $0.61
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+1% Synergy $19.79
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $35.57
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-10% Synergy $5.41
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-13% Synergy $4.34

Enchantments

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+23% Synergy $0.48
Pariah Pariah
+18% Synergy $2.23
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+17% Synergy $0.27
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $5.86
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+11% Synergy $17.47
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+11% Synergy $0.21
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+9% Synergy $4.21
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+8% Synergy $0.64
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+8% Synergy $8.72
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+7% Synergy $8.12
Lifelink Lifelink
+7% Synergy $0.21
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $5.25
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+5% Synergy $0.41
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+5% Synergy $0.20
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $2.62
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+4% Synergy $4.96
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+4% Synergy $0.26
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.43
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+4% Synergy $0.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+3% Synergy $25.63
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $4.62
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $0.65
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+3% Synergy $0.41
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+2% Synergy $3.80
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.48
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $29.01
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $3.51
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.34
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.21
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $4.79
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.59
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $7.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-13% Synergy $5.29

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
-4% Synergy $1.80

Utility Lands

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

Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+25% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+23% Synergy $0.39
Karoo Karoo
+13% Synergy $1.28
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+13% Synergy $2.66
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.89
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+10% Synergy $2.22
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.48
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $11.61
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+8% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+8% Synergy $7.35
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+6% Synergy $0.55
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.36
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.44
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $5.44
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.60
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.27
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.18
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $13.92
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+4% Synergy $0.29
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.24
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+3% Synergy $0.89
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.25
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $9.15
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $0.96
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $37.08
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $13.10
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.26
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-5% Synergy $22.56
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $3.70
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-11% Synergy $43.73
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-11% Synergy $5.92
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $5.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+32% Synergy $3.80
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+30% Synergy $0.25
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.30
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+19% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+15% Synergy $0.86
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.06
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $34.62
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+7% Synergy $0.34
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.37
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+7% Synergy $0.15
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $20.20
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+6% Synergy $1.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+5% Synergy $2.55
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+5% Synergy $3.88
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.67
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.70
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+4% Synergy $0.40
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.39
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.37
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $5.06
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.01

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+21% Synergy $0.28
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.15
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.21
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.28
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+2% Synergy $1.39
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.22
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.23
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.60
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-2% Synergy $0.38
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.56
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-4% Synergy $48.99

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