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Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Price tag $1.46

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Azorius

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#433 Current Rank
#420 Last Week
#275 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zethi, Arcane Blademaster.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zethi, Arcane Blademaster decks.

Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+14% Synergy $0.77
Battle Menu Battle Menu
+7% Synergy $0.17
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+6% Synergy $1.17
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+5% Synergy $0.84
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+4% Synergy $1.16

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's abilities and overall game plan.

Snap Snap
+74% Synergy $1.54
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+74% Synergy $0.23
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+69% Synergy $0.34
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+68% Synergy $0.28
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.73
Consider Consider
+66% Synergy $0.46
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+66% Synergy $1.26
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $1.28
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+62% Synergy $0.19
High Tide High Tide
+61% Synergy $1.29

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zethi, Arcane Blademaster decks.

Leap Leap
+57% Synergy $0.54
Shelter Shelter
+56% Synergy $0.14
Opt Opt
+55% Synergy $0.14
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+54% Synergy $0.38
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+53% Synergy $0.32
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+52% Synergy $0.47
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+49% Synergy $1.30
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+49% Synergy $1.51
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+26% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+33% Synergy $11.92
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+24% Synergy $10.64
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $48.08
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $45.06
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $34.98
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $48.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $28.27
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $57.48
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-2% Synergy $2.58

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+40% Synergy $1.62
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+39% Synergy $0.33
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+33% Synergy $1.02
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+28% Synergy $4.26
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+26% Synergy $2.18
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+22% Synergy $0.27
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+21% Synergy $0.06
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+18% Synergy $0.34
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+17% Synergy $0.35
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
+17% Synergy $0.08
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $2.44
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+16% Synergy $0.22
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+16% Synergy $2.32
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $6.83
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.39
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+15% Synergy $0.32
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+15% Synergy $0.31
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+14% Synergy $0.04
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+13% Synergy $4.24
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+12% Synergy $12.30
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+8% Synergy $0.22
Clever Lumimancer Clever Lumimancer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Micromancer Micromancer
+8% Synergy $0.06
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $1.23
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+7% Synergy $6.79
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+7% Synergy $0.07
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.32
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+6% Synergy $0.42
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.23
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+5% Synergy $2.48
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+3% Synergy $7.67
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+2% Synergy $6.51
Deep Gnome Terramancer Deep Gnome Terramancer
+2% Synergy $5.47
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $42.20
The Council of Four The Council of Four
-1% Synergy $0.53
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.92
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-2% Synergy $2.78
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
-4% Synergy $2.98
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.39
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zethi, Arcane Blademaster safe.

Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+50% Synergy $0.11
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+48% Synergy $0.09
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+47% Synergy $0.60
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+43% Synergy $0.51
Disenchant Disenchant
+40% Synergy $0.13
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+39% Synergy $0.13
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+35% Synergy $0.17
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+32% Synergy $0.19
Curate Curate
+31% Synergy $0.13
Unsummon Unsummon
+30% Synergy $0.24
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+28% Synergy $0.16
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+26% Synergy $15.68
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $2.10
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+25% Synergy $11.91
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+24% Synergy $0.26
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+23% Synergy $16.24
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+23% Synergy $0.04
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+23% Synergy $0.11
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+23% Synergy $0.06
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+22% Synergy $4.19
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+22% Synergy $11.78
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+20% Synergy $0.31
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+20% Synergy $0.08
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+19% Synergy $0.15
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.84
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+18% Synergy $1.15
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+17% Synergy $0.15
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+16% Synergy $0.24
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+16% Synergy $0.06
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+15% Synergy $2.25
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.19
Wing It Wing It
+15% Synergy $0.07
Light the Way Light the Way
+15% Synergy $0.05
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+15% Synergy $0.06
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+14% Synergy $5.64
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+14% Synergy $0.19
Angelic Intervention Angelic Intervention
+14% Synergy $0.08
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.76
Quick Study Quick Study
+13% Synergy $0.28
Defiant Strike Defiant Strike
+12% Synergy $0.04
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.25
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.38
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+10% Synergy $5.49
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.75
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.65
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-7% Synergy $2.22

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's game plan and control the board.

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+33% Synergy $0.19
Single Combat Single Combat
+26% Synergy $0.47
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+21% Synergy $1.75
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $3.95
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+12% Synergy $10.10
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.54
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.18
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $3.30
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.29
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.61
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.30
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $1.91
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-6% Synergy $1.71

Utility Artifacts

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

Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+50% Synergy $1.73
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $18.82
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+25% Synergy $0.38
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+20% Synergy $4.99
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+18% Synergy $7.08
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+14% Synergy $0.41
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.79
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $1.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+9% Synergy $4.45
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+8% Synergy $6.82
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+8% Synergy $0.22
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $7.32
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $14.41
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $1.75
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.20
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+4% Synergy $9.42
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.24
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $2.94
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $5.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $4.31

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+36% Synergy $0.67
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+28% Synergy $1.11
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+28% Synergy $3.11
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+17% Synergy $0.75
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+16% Synergy $0.35
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+12% Synergy $4.49
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+11% Synergy $0.44
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+11% Synergy $1.41
Murmuration Murmuration
+8% Synergy $2.47
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+7% Synergy $1.74
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+6% Synergy $2.26
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+6% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+5% Synergy $0.27
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+5% Synergy $4.88
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.28
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.01
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.44
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $21.01
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $3.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.34

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zethi, Arcane Blademaster to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.27
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+21% Synergy $1.41
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $5.95
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+13% Synergy $5.08
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.01
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.36
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+8% Synergy $11.11
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $0.77
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $19.28
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.65
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.25
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-3% Synergy $0.61

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.38
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+9% Synergy $0.14
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+7% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.19
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.12
Séance Board Séance Board
+6% Synergy $1.05
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.10
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.22

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zethi, Arcane Blademaster decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.76
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.41
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $4.80
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.18
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $2.62
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $17.48
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.19
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $9.92
Port Town Port Town
+6% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.67
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.64
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+6% Synergy $0.22
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.11
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.22
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.72
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.40
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.23
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $3.53
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.44
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $24.04
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.98
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $8.46
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $25.51
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $24.53
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-1% Synergy $0.30
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.21
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $22.75
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.13
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-2% Synergy $9.47
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.86
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.45
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.45
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-6% Synergy $3.39
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.05
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.18

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