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Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Price tag $0.15

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

#1934 Current Rank
#1884 Last Week
#1895 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.

The Legend of Yangchen Avatar Yangchen The Legend of Yangchen
+1% Synergy $3.12
The Duke, Rebel Sentry The Duke, Rebel Sentry
+1% Synergy $0.21
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+1% Synergy $20.61
Secret Tunnel Secret Tunnel
0% Synergy $1.26
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
-4% Synergy $3.04

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+46% Synergy $2.33
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+38% Synergy $0.07
Solid Footing Solid Footing
+37% Synergy $0.06
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+36% Synergy $0.17
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+35% Synergy $1.11
Hedron Matrix Hedron Matrix
+33% Synergy $0.41
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+33% Synergy $0.22
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+32% Synergy $0.20
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+31% Synergy $0.14
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+30% Synergy $0.42

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+27% Synergy $1.38
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+26% Synergy $2.68
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $1.89
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+23% Synergy $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+14% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $3.86
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+5% Synergy $0.96
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-6% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-8% Synergy $1.05
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-17% Synergy $3.89

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $82.98
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $44.01
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $89.88
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $11.38
The One Ring The One Ring
-3% Synergy $93.61
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $46.24
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-8% Synergy $30.49

Creatures

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+27% Synergy $0.63
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+24% Synergy $0.56
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+23% Synergy $2.73
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+23% Synergy $1.99
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+20% Synergy $2.12
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+18% Synergy $0.37
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+18% Synergy $0.52
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+17% Synergy $2.22
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+17% Synergy $1.34
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+13% Synergy $4.96
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+13% Synergy $1.12
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $7.05
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+12% Synergy $0.17
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+12% Synergy $0.27
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+11% Synergy $10.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.19
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+10% Synergy $28.07
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+10% Synergy $7.67
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+9% Synergy $0.35
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+8% Synergy $0.38
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+8% Synergy $7.30
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+8% Synergy $0.23
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+7% Synergy $1.30
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.34
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+7% Synergy $1.39
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+7% Synergy $0.24
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+7% Synergy $0.08
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+7% Synergy $0.06
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+6% Synergy $0.14
Wakening Sun's Avatar Wakening Sun's Avatar
+6% Synergy $0.25
Soaring Sandwing Soaring Sandwing
+6% Synergy $0.06
Temple Altisaur Temple Altisaur
+6% Synergy $0.29
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+5% Synergy $5.79
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+5% Synergy $0.09
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+5% Synergy $1.13
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+3% Synergy $0.21
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.17
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $10.07
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+2% Synergy $0.25
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
0% Synergy $2.52
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
0% Synergy $0.08
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.27
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-1% Synergy $7.44
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-1% Synergy $9.61
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-3% Synergy $8.21
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-4% Synergy $3.02
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.59
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-5% Synergy $29.07
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-6% Synergy $16.58
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-7% Synergy $42.59

Instants

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

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+18% Synergy $6.93
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+13% Synergy $0.07
Reprieve Reprieve
+12% Synergy $1.20
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.14
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+11% Synergy $0.91
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+10% Synergy $2.90
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.29
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+8% Synergy $0.09
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+7% Synergy $0.48
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+7% Synergy $0.22
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+6% Synergy $0.83
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.13
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+5% Synergy $0.26
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.10
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.21
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+4% Synergy $3.64
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+4% Synergy $0.15
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.71
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.00
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+2% Synergy $1.14
Brought Back Brought Back
+2% Synergy $1.60
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $8.00
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
-2% Synergy $0.46
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-2% Synergy $2.74
Silence Silence
-2% Synergy $6.19
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $3.78
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $3.97
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $9.39

Sorceries

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

Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+25% Synergy $0.23
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+24% Synergy $0.21
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+24% Synergy $0.78
Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+24% Synergy $1.33
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+22% Synergy $1.92
Fumigate Fumigate
+21% Synergy $0.15
Rout Rout
+20% Synergy $0.33
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+18% Synergy $0.30
Doomskar Doomskar
+16% Synergy $0.40
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $7.67
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+13% Synergy $0.49
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.00
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+9% Synergy $1.42
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+8% Synergy $0.14
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+6% Synergy $0.16
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+5% Synergy $0.90
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.75
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+4% Synergy $0.54
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.52
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+4% Synergy $0.17
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+3% Synergy $0.45
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+3% Synergy $0.20
Single Combat Single Combat
+3% Synergy $0.47
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+3% Synergy $1.32
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+2% Synergy $0.93
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+2% Synergy $0.14
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
0% Synergy $6.02
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.17
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
0% Synergy $0.15
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-2% Synergy $8.66
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-3% Synergy $0.43
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-6% Synergy $1.92
Farewell Farewell
-10% Synergy $3.39

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.93
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+24% Synergy $0.18
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+21% Synergy $0.33
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+21% Synergy $1.54
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+18% Synergy $12.68
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+18% Synergy $0.13
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+17% Synergy $0.72
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $2.31
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+15% Synergy $2.68
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+14% Synergy $38.64
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+14% Synergy $1.83
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $3.70
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+13% Synergy $2.58
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+12% Synergy $9.12
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+12% Synergy $0.23
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $5.39
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+10% Synergy $36.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $37.91
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+10% Synergy $0.57
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+9% Synergy $2.33
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+9% Synergy $5.62
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+8% Synergy $0.92
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.55
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.08
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+8% Synergy $0.22
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+7% Synergy $0.13
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $43.52
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $12.86
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+5% Synergy $4.33
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+5% Synergy $0.77
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+5% Synergy $3.47
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $1.14
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+4% Synergy $20.98
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.96
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+3% Synergy $5.78
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.19
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+3% Synergy $9.30
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+2% Synergy $17.59
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+2% Synergy $13.63
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.05
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.33
Buster Sword Buster Sword
-2% Synergy $33.73
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-12% Synergy $3.28
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-14% Synergy $3.44

Enchantments

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+22% Synergy $0.22
Pariah Pariah
+18% Synergy $1.50
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+18% Synergy $0.24
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $4.93
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+12% Synergy $0.19
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+10% Synergy $16.16
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+9% Synergy $3.68
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+8% Synergy $3.98
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $5.97
Lifelink Lifelink
+8% Synergy $0.21
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+7% Synergy $0.47
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+7% Synergy $8.22
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $2.22
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+6% Synergy $0.06
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+6% Synergy $0.26
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.81
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+5% Synergy $0.14
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+5% Synergy $0.19
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.41
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+3% Synergy $2.66
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $0.48
Land Tax Land Tax
+2% Synergy $19.92
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+2% Synergy $0.40
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy $3.33
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+1% Synergy $3.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
0% Synergy $25.88
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.20
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $1.59
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
-1% Synergy $0.66
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-2% Synergy $3.64
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.96
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $5.86
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $4.23

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 $0.90

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
+21% Synergy $0.38
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+12% Synergy $1.43
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+11% Synergy $0.45
Karoo Karoo
+11% Synergy $1.08
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+11% Synergy $2.40
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+10% Synergy $0.39
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+10% Synergy $6.17
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.68
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.22
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+7% Synergy $0.42
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+7% Synergy $7.68
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+6% Synergy $0.05
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+6% Synergy $4.91
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.30
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+5% Synergy $0.11
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+5% Synergy $0.21
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+4% Synergy $0.21
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+4% Synergy $0.09
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+4% Synergy $14.85
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.14
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.78
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $4.85
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+1% Synergy $1.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $35.81
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-1% Synergy $10.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.19
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-6% Synergy $18.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $2.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $5.02
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-12% Synergy $37.97
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $3.48

Mana Artifacts

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

Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+30% Synergy $3.27
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+30% Synergy $0.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+22% Synergy $0.26
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+18% Synergy $0.14
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+16% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+14% Synergy $0.84
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.85
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.17
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.16
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+8% Synergy $0.23
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.15
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+7% Synergy $0.27
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $25.64
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $3.48
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+6% Synergy $18.57
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+6% Synergy $0.12
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+5% Synergy $0.29
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+4% Synergy $1.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $9.68
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.52
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.21
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+2% Synergy $2.42
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.35
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $5.03
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.27

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.15
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $1.00
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+3% Synergy $1.71
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+3% Synergy $0.43
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.08
Flagstones of Trokair Flagstones of Trokair
-1% Synergy $3.30
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-3% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.59
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $35.60

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