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Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Price tag $1.20

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

#435 Current Rank
#427 Last Week
#290 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.

Dual-Sun Technique Dual-Sun Technique
+8% Synergy $0.06
Consult the Star Charts Consult the Star Charts
+6% Synergy $4.90
Mental Modulation Mental Modulation
+4% Synergy $0.07
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+3% Synergy $12.59
Scour for Scrap Scour for Scrap
-1% Synergy $0.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+74% Synergy $0.21
Snap Snap
+74% Synergy $2.22
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+68% Synergy $0.44
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+67% Synergy $0.38
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.80
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+66% Synergy $1.51
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $1.19
Consider Consider
+65% Synergy $0.44
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+62% Synergy $0.18
High Tide High Tide
+60% Synergy $1.20

Top Cards

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

Leap Leap
+56% Synergy $0.53
Opt Opt
+55% Synergy $0.14
Shelter Shelter
+55% Synergy $0.14
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+54% Synergy $0.40
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+53% Synergy $0.35
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+51% Synergy $0.42
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $1.32
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.35
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+26% Synergy $0.93
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+32% Synergy $15.17
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+23% Synergy $14.03
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $46.53
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $49.97
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $35.22
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $42.10
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $49.41
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $36.35
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $2.16
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $61.91

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 $1.60
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+39% Synergy $0.36
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.23
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+34% Synergy $1.51
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+28% Synergy $4.41
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+26% Synergy $3.69
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+22% Synergy $0.24
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+22% Synergy $0.05
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+19% Synergy $0.21
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+18% Synergy $0.31
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+17% Synergy $0.43
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+17% Synergy $2.20
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
+16% Synergy $0.09
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+16% Synergy $1.68
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+16% Synergy $0.20
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $6.31
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+15% Synergy $0.33
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+15% Synergy $0.31
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+14% Synergy $0.38
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.05
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+13% Synergy $4.52
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+12% Synergy $12.92
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+8% Synergy $0.30
Clever Lumimancer Clever Lumimancer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Micromancer Micromancer
+8% Synergy $0.03
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $2.32
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.20
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+7% Synergy $0.09
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.32
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $9.60
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+6% Synergy $0.49
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.34
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+5% Synergy $2.71
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+3% Synergy $7.87
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+2% Synergy $6.98
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.11
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-1% Synergy $47.96
The Council of Four The Council of Four
-1% Synergy $0.78
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.84
The Reality Chip The Reality Chip
-2% Synergy $2.59
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
-4% Synergy $2.93
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.96
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-14% Synergy $0.25

Instants

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

Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+50% Synergy $0.07
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+48% Synergy $0.06
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+47% Synergy $0.69
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+42% Synergy $0.62
Disenchant Disenchant
+40% Synergy $0.16
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+38% Synergy $0.07
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+35% Synergy $0.17
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+32% Synergy $0.23
Curate Curate
+31% Synergy $0.10
Unsummon Unsummon
+30% Synergy $0.24
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+28% Synergy $0.10
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+26% Synergy $13.39
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $2.20
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+25% Synergy $8.32
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+24% Synergy $16.96
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+24% Synergy $0.34
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+23% Synergy $0.02
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+23% Synergy $0.06
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+22% Synergy $3.79
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+22% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+21% Synergy $0.38
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+21% Synergy $12.28
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+20% Synergy $0.09
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+19% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+18% Synergy $0.74
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+17% Synergy $1.34
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+16% Synergy $0.29
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+16% Synergy $0.10
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+16% Synergy $0.04
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.18
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+15% Synergy $2.43
Wing It Wing It
+15% Synergy $0.07
Light the Way Light the Way
+15% Synergy $0.03
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+14% Synergy $5.81
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+14% Synergy $0.04
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.69
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.22
Quick Study Quick Study
+13% Synergy $0.30
Angelic Intervention Angelic Intervention
+13% Synergy $0.09
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 $6.95
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+8% Synergy $1.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.96
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+5% Synergy $1.66
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.81
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.28
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $44.80
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $2.06

Sorceries

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

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+33% Synergy $0.21
Single Combat Single Combat
+26% Synergy $0.49
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+21% Synergy $1.91
Windfall Windfall
+12% Synergy $4.81
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+12% Synergy $8.31
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+11% Synergy $0.54
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.17
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $1.95
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.32
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.30
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.60
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.02
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $1.98
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.36
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $1.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+50% Synergy $1.61
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+30% Synergy $20.05
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+24% Synergy $0.41
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+20% Synergy $5.90
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+18% Synergy $7.69
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+14% Synergy $0.41
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $3.58
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.86
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.54
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+8% Synergy $0.23
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+8% Synergy $6.38
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $17.19
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.35
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $1.47
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.26
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.07
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $7.16
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $3.10

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
+37% Synergy $0.39
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+28% Synergy $3.00
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+27% Synergy $0.62
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+18% Synergy $0.70
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+16% Synergy $0.37
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+12% Synergy $0.58
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+12% Synergy $3.75
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+11% Synergy $1.39
Murmuration Murmuration
+8% Synergy $1.20
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+6% Synergy $2.35
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $1.76
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+5% Synergy $0.32
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+5% Synergy $4.01
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+5% Synergy $0.24
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.32
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+2% Synergy $1.39
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $20.65
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $6.02
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.69

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $4.10

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.33
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $1.38
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $6.30
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $5.97
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+11% Synergy $7.45
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.32
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $11.40
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.05
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.59
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.71
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.42
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.24
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-3% Synergy $1.35

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.42
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.17
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+7% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.15
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.38
Séance Board Séance Board
+6% Synergy $0.80
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $2.95
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.39
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.15
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.69
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.16
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $5.05
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.38
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+10% Synergy $0.15
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $3.56
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $19.17
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.20
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $12.09
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.18
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $15.63
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $7.96
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.04
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+3% Synergy $0.26
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.98
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+2% Synergy $0.42
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+2% Synergy $13.79
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.18
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.26
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $5.05
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $30.79
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $23.48
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.11
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.14
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $11.42
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $27.34
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.94
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.64
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.16
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $23.84
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.55
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.12
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.70
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.27
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $3.96
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.08
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.15

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