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Zetalpa, Primal Dawn
Price tag $0.21

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

#1946 Current Rank
#1937 Last Week
#1818 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.

Beyond the Quiet Beyond the Quiet
+3% Synergy $0.28
Emergency Eject Emergency Eject
+2% Synergy $0.14
Zealous Display Zealous Display
+2% Synergy $0.03
Radiant Strike Radiant Strike
+2% Synergy $0.04
Hardlight Containment Hardlight Containment
+1% Synergy $0.19

High Synergy Cards

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

Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+48% Synergy $2.28
Burnished Hart Burnished Hart
+41% Synergy $0.09
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+39% Synergy $0.54
Solid Footing Solid Footing
+39% Synergy $0.08
Geode Golem Geode Golem
+37% Synergy $0.18
Hedron Matrix Hedron Matrix
+35% Synergy $0.43
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.25
Shatter the Sky Shatter the Sky
+35% Synergy $0.19
Kor Cartographer Kor Cartographer
+34% Synergy $0.13
Loyal Warhound Loyal Warhound
+31% Synergy $0.57

Top Cards

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

Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+30% Synergy $1.32
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+27% Synergy $1.46
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+26% Synergy $2.30
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
+23% Synergy $1.84
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+22% Synergy $0.22
Austere Command Austere Command
+13% Synergy $0.36
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+6% Synergy $0.74
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-4% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.28
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
-17% Synergy $3.07

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $75.40
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.04
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $35.22
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
-2% Synergy $13.52
The One Ring The One Ring
-4% Synergy $82.70
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
-6% Synergy $36.35
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-7% Synergy $49.97

Creatures

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

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+28% Synergy $1.86
Gold Myr Gold Myr
+26% Synergy $0.68
Odric, Lunarch Marshal Odric, Lunarch Marshal
+24% Synergy $0.45
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+20% Synergy $0.31
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+20% Synergy $1.35
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+19% Synergy $2.72
Lion Sash Lion Sash
+18% Synergy $1.11
Claim Jumper Claim Jumper
+17% Synergy $0.63
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $2.67
Oreskos Explorer Oreskos Explorer
+14% Synergy $0.21
Brass Squire Brass Squire
+14% Synergy $1.33
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+12% Synergy $5.86
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+12% Synergy $28.81
Stonehewer Giant Stonehewer Giant
+12% Synergy $6.80
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+12% Synergy $8.26
Kinjalli's Caller Kinjalli's Caller
+12% Synergy $0.26
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+10% Synergy $0.29
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+9% Synergy $0.28
Realm-Cloaked Giant Realm-Cloaked Giant
+9% Synergy $0.27
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+8% Synergy $1.38
Cartographer's Hawk Cartographer's Hawk
+8% Synergy $0.27
Rasaad yn Bashir Rasaad yn Bashir
+8% Synergy $0.12
Mangara, the Diplomat Mangara, the Diplomat
+7% Synergy $0.71
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Akroma, Vision of Ixidor
+7% Synergy $8.41
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+7% Synergy $0.44
Harnessed Snubhorn Harnessed Snubhorn
+7% Synergy $0.09
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+6% Synergy $4.67
Ambitious Farmhand Seasoned Cathar Ambitious Farmhand
+6% Synergy $0.06
Scampering Surveyor Scampering Surveyor
+6% Synergy $0.16
Kinjalli's Sunwing Kinjalli's Sunwing
+6% Synergy $0.34
Soaring Sandwing Soaring Sandwing
+6% Synergy $0.04
Weathered Wayfarer Weathered Wayfarer
+5% Synergy $1.22
Sand Scout Sand Scout
+5% Synergy $0.69
Boreas Charger Boreas Charger
+4% Synergy $0.27
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+3% Synergy $0.25
Wall of Omens Wall of Omens
+2% Synergy $0.16
Codsworth, Handy Helper Codsworth, Handy Helper
+2% Synergy $10.22
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+2% Synergy $0.20
Defiler of Faith Defiler of Faith
0% Synergy $0.29
Angel of the Ruins Angel of the Ruins
0% Synergy $0.14
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
-1% Synergy $10.32
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
-1% Synergy $0.61
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
-2% Synergy $2.51
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
-2% Synergy $9.60
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
-2% Synergy $6.96
Emeria Shepherd Emeria Shepherd
-3% Synergy $1.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.96
Avacyn, Angel of Hope Avacyn, Angel of Hope
-6% Synergy $25.12
Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite Elesh Norn, Grand Cenobite
-7% Synergy $16.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-8% Synergy $47.96

Instants

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

Rebuff the Wicked Rebuff the Wicked
+19% Synergy $4.89
Return to Dust Return to Dust
+14% Synergy $0.13
Disenchant Disenchant
+12% Synergy $0.16
Lapse of Certainty Lapse of Certainty
+12% Synergy $0.78
Reprieve Reprieve
+11% Synergy $1.07
Dawn Charm Dawn Charm
+11% Synergy $1.39
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+9% Synergy $0.38
Mana Tithe Mana Tithe
+9% Synergy $0.40
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+9% Synergy $0.11
Surge of Salvation Surge of Salvation
+8% Synergy $0.52
Fated Retribution Fated Retribution
+7% Synergy $0.25
Condemn Condemn
+6% Synergy $0.11
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+5% Synergy $3.79
Shelter Shelter
+5% Synergy $0.14
Crush Contraband Crush Contraband
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.69
Your Temple Is Under Attack Your Temple Is Under Attack
+4% Synergy $0.24
Dispatch Dispatch
+4% Synergy $0.33
Parting Gust Parting Gust
+4% Synergy $0.42
Settle the Wreckage Settle the Wreckage
+3% Synergy $2.54
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.24
Brave the Elements Brave the Elements
0% Synergy $0.43
Silence Silence
-1% Synergy $7.00
Get Lost Get Lost
-2% Synergy $5.08
Heliod's Intervention Heliod's Intervention
-3% Synergy $2.29
Flare of Fortitude Flare of Fortitude
-13% Synergy $2.84
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
-18% Synergy $8.32

Sorceries

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

Day of Judgment Day of Judgment
+25% Synergy $1.28
Secret Rendezvous Secret Rendezvous
+24% Synergy $0.30
Cleansing Nova Cleansing Nova
+24% Synergy $1.25
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+23% Synergy $1.76
Rout Rout
+23% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+22% Synergy $0.35
Fumigate Fumigate
+22% Synergy $0.28
Doomskar Doomskar
+18% Synergy $0.51
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+17% Synergy $0.27
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+15% Synergy $9.12
Phyrexian Rebirth Phyrexian Rebirth
+14% Synergy $0.25
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.66
Hour of Revelation Hour of Revelation
+9% Synergy $0.79
Planar Cleansing Planar Cleansing
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sublime Exhalation Sublime Exhalation
+8% Synergy $0.19
Gift of Estates Gift of Estates
+6% Synergy $0.79
Akroma's Vengeance Akroma's Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.40
No Witnesses No Witnesses
+6% Synergy $0.12
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.58
Single Combat Single Combat
+4% Synergy $0.49
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+4% Synergy $0.94
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.57
Expel the Interlopers Expel the Interlopers
+4% Synergy $0.19
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+3% Synergy $0.21
Starfall Invocation Starfall Invocation
+3% Synergy $0.54
Ravnica at War Ravnica at War
+2% Synergy $0.41
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+1% Synergy $0.24
Dusk // Dawn Dusk // Dawn
0% Synergy $0.14
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
-1% Synergy $9.87
Winds of Abandon Winds of Abandon
-1% Synergy $5.74
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
-4% Synergy $0.63
Mass Calcify Mass Calcify
-7% Synergy $1.32
Farewell Farewell
-12% Synergy $4.02

Utility Artifacts

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

Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+26% Synergy $0.26
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+22% Synergy $0.99
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+20% Synergy $0.29
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+20% Synergy $0.79
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+19% Synergy $15.53
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+19% Synergy $0.18
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $1.35
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+15% Synergy $36.19
Worldslayer Worldslayer
+14% Synergy $2.19
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+13% Synergy $3.10
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+13% Synergy $7.57
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+13% Synergy $1.65
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+12% Synergy $1.91
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+12% Synergy $0.29
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+12% Synergy $1.07
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+11% Synergy $34.63
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+11% Synergy $5.61
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+10% Synergy $4.54
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+10% Synergy $35.57
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+10% Synergy $2.12
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+9% Synergy $5.28
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $1.23
Plate Armor Plate Armor
+9% Synergy $0.17
Assault Suit Assault Suit
+9% Synergy $0.19
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+8% Synergy $0.10
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.76
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $14.11
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+6% Synergy $41.32
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+6% Synergy $4.08
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+5% Synergy $28.72
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+4% Synergy $0.83
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+4% Synergy $0.86
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+4% Synergy $0.85
Pariah's Shield Pariah's Shield
+4% Synergy $1.23
Inspiring Statuary Inspiring Statuary
+4% Synergy $0.19
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+3% Synergy $0.84
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $4.60
The Immortal Sun The Immortal Sun
+3% Synergy $10.51
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+2% Synergy $19.05
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+2% Synergy $16.01
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+2% Synergy $1.01
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+2% Synergy $2.18
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+2% Synergy $8.78
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+1% Synergy $6.62
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
-11% Synergy $3.72
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
-14% Synergy $3.48

Enchantments

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

All That Glitters All That Glitters
+23% Synergy $0.34
Armored Ascension Armored Ascension
+18% Synergy $0.28
Pariah Pariah
+18% Synergy $1.39
Gauntlets of Light Gauntlets of Light
+14% Synergy $0.14
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+12% Synergy $6.02
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+11% Synergy $18.70
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+11% Synergy $4.52
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+10% Synergy $3.58
Lifelink Lifelink
+9% Synergy $0.26
Celestial Mantle Celestial Mantle
+8% Synergy $3.76
Charitable Levy Charitable Levy
+7% Synergy $0.08
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+6% Synergy $4.04
Shardmage's Rescue Shardmage's Rescue
+6% Synergy $0.20
Rune of Sustenance Rune of Sustenance
+6% Synergy $0.35
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $1.51
Smuggler's Share Smuggler's Share
+5% Synergy $3.29
The Birth of Meletis The Birth of Meletis
+5% Synergy $0.17
Land Tax Land Tax
+4% Synergy $20.65
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+4% Synergy $4.43
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+4% Synergy $0.44
Tenuous Truce Tenuous Truce
+4% Synergy $0.41
Idolized Idolized
+3% Synergy $0.58
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+2% Synergy $2.26
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+1% Synergy $24.24
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+1% Synergy $1.37
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+1% Synergy $0.34
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
0% Synergy $1.45
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
-1% Synergy $0.18
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
-1% Synergy $0.43
Sage's Reverie Sage's Reverie
-1% Synergy $0.48
Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
-2% Synergy $1.61
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
-4% Synergy $5.61
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-4% Synergy $3.09
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-12% Synergy $4.59

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 $0.98

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 $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+21% Synergy $0.33
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+12% Synergy $0.50
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+10% Synergy $4.46
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+10% Synergy $2.98
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+9% Synergy $0.56
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+9% Synergy $4.93
Karoo Karoo
+8% Synergy $1.04
Monumental Henge Monumental Henge
+7% Synergy $0.53
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+7% Synergy $5.97
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+6% Synergy $0.34
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+6% Synergy $0.40
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+6% Synergy $1.46
Lotus Field Lotus Field
+5% Synergy $7.96
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+5% Synergy $14.14
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.09
Desert of the True Desert of the True
+4% Synergy $0.19
Idyllic Grange Idyllic Grange
+3% Synergy $0.16
Drifting Meadow Drifting Meadow
+3% Synergy $0.12
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.22
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+3% Synergy $0.18
Ancient Den Ancient Den
+2% Synergy $1.36
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+2% Synergy $0.64
War Room War Room
0% Synergy $2.90
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
0% Synergy $42.14
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
-2% Synergy $10.34
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
-4% Synergy $0.18
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
-8% Synergy $16.80
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-8% Synergy $2.59
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
-10% Synergy $3.42
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-13% Synergy $35.87
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
-17% Synergy $4.80

Mana Artifacts

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

Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+32% Synergy $0.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+28% Synergy $2.69
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+23% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+19% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+17% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+16% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+13% Synergy $1.14
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $1.38
Caged Sun Caged Sun
+11% Synergy $3.60
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+11% Synergy $0.23
Dreamstone Hedron Dreamstone Hedron
+9% Synergy $0.27
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.95
Stonespeaker Crystal Stonespeaker Crystal
+8% Synergy $0.34
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+7% Synergy $15.81
Sisay's Ring Sisay's Ring
+7% Synergy $0.13
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $20.31
Gauntlet of Power Gauntlet of Power
+6% Synergy $4.21
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+6% Synergy $0.23
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+5% Synergy $0.26
Ring of the Lucii Ring of the Lucii
+5% Synergy $0.18
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+4% Synergy $8.02
The Irencrag The Irencrag
+4% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.15
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.83
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+3% Synergy $0.25
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+1% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
-3% Synergy $4.88
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.39

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+20% Synergy $0.21
Ondu Inversion Ondu Skyruins Ondu Inversion
+11% Synergy $0.66
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.06
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+4% Synergy $1.69
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+2% Synergy $0.55
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $3.96
Snow-Covered Plains Snow-Covered Plains
-4% Synergy $0.33
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-5% Synergy $35.28

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