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Zethi, Arcane Blademaster
Price tag $1.10

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

#484 Current Rank
#505 Last Week
#302 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.

Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon Hydro-Man, Fluid Felon
+1% Synergy $0.39
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
0% Synergy $2.05
Hide on the Ceiling Hide on the Ceiling
-1% Synergy $0.78
Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior Spider-Woman, Stunning Savior
-2% Synergy $0.92
Amazing Acrobatics Amazing Acrobatics
-2% Synergy $0.10

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 $0.27
Snap Snap
+74% Synergy $2.28
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+68% Synergy $0.59
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+67% Synergy $0.40
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.62
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+66% Synergy $0.77
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+66% Synergy $1.33
Consider Consider
+65% Synergy $0.38
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+61% Synergy $0.14
High Tide High Tide
+61% Synergy $1.06

Top Cards

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

Leap Leap
+56% Synergy $0.49
Shelter Shelter
+55% Synergy $0.08
Opt Opt
+54% Synergy $0.11
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+54% Synergy $0.41
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+53% Synergy $0.34
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+51% Synergy $0.48
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+48% Synergy $1.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+48% Synergy $1.30
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+26% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+16% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+32% Synergy $13.07
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+23% Synergy $15.54
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+16% Synergy $44.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+10% Synergy $50.70
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+2% Synergy $36.91
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $44.28
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $50.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
0% Synergy $32.03
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
-1% Synergy $1.86
Force of Will Force of Will
-2% Synergy $64.39

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 $1.93
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+39% Synergy $0.29
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.22
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+35% Synergy $1.80
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+28% Synergy $4.90
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+26% Synergy $3.79
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+23% Synergy $0.26
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+22% Synergy $0.27
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+22% Synergy $0.06
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+17% Synergy $0.41
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
+16% Synergy $0.07
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+16% Synergy $0.46
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+16% Synergy $2.07
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+16% Synergy $0.90
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $6.49
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+15% Synergy $0.23
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+14% Synergy $0.43
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+14% Synergy $0.26
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+14% Synergy $0.37
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+13% Synergy $0.06
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+12% Synergy $12.66
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+12% Synergy $4.39
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+9% Synergy $0.17
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea Eluge, the Shoreless Sea
+8% Synergy $2.44
Clever Lumimancer Clever Lumimancer
+8% Synergy $0.09
Micromancer Micromancer
+8% Synergy $0.04
Mercurial Spelldancer Mercurial Spelldancer
+7% Synergy $0.20
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+7% Synergy $0.05
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+6% Synergy $10.34
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+6% Synergy $10.37
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+6% Synergy $0.56
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+5% Synergy $8.47
Sage of the Beyond Sage of the Beyond
+5% Synergy $0.35
Orvar, the All-Form Orvar, the All-Form
+5% Synergy $2.62
Urza, Lord Protector Urza, Lord Protector
+3% Synergy $7.49
Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant Jin-Gitaxias, Progress Tyrant
+2% Synergy $7.88
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.78
The Council of Four The Council of Four
-1% Synergy $0.69
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $1.69
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $42.37
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
-4% Synergy $2.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.15
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 $0.09
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+48% Synergy $0.08
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+46% Synergy $1.00
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+42% Synergy $0.54
Disenchant Disenchant
+40% Synergy $0.17
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+38% Synergy $0.08
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+34% Synergy $0.12
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+33% Synergy $0.26
Unsummon Unsummon
+31% Synergy $0.23
Curate Curate
+31% Synergy $0.07
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+27% Synergy $0.17
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+26% Synergy $10.54
Pongify Pongify
+25% Synergy $1.82
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+25% Synergy $8.69
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+23% Synergy $18.17
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+23% Synergy $0.02
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+23% Synergy $0.27
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+23% Synergy $0.05
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+22% Synergy $3.53
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+22% Synergy $0.11
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+21% Synergy $0.46
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+21% Synergy $13.64
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+20% Synergy $0.10
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+19% Synergy $0.14
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+17% Synergy $0.65
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+17% Synergy $1.50
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+16% Synergy $0.25
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+16% Synergy $0.11
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+15% Synergy $2.29
Turnabout Turnabout
+15% Synergy $0.27
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+15% Synergy $3.12
Acrobatic Leap Acrobatic Leap
+15% Synergy $0.03
Light the Way Light the Way
+15% Synergy $0.02
Wing It Wing It
+14% Synergy $0.03
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+14% Synergy $0.03
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.66
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.23
Quick Study Quick Study
+12% Synergy $0.29
Angelic Intervention Angelic Intervention
+12% Synergy $0.13
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.24
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.45
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+10% Synergy $5.07
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+8% Synergy $1.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.07
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+4% Synergy $1.46
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.82
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $1.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $46.95
Negate Negate
-5% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $2.01

Sorceries

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

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+32% Synergy $0.16
Single Combat Single Combat
+26% Synergy $0.47
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+21% Synergy $2.06
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+12% Synergy $8.14
Windfall Windfall
+11% Synergy $4.12
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+10% Synergy $0.62
Enter the Enigma Enter the Enigma
+6% Synergy $0.17
Careful Study Careful Study
+5% Synergy $1.60
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.70
Wrath of God Wrath of God
-1% Synergy $2.27
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.58
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $3.35
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-5% Synergy $3.16
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.18
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-7% Synergy $1.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+50% Synergy $1.29
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+28% Synergy $19.67
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+24% Synergy $0.45
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+19% Synergy $5.93
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+17% Synergy $7.70
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+13% Synergy $0.40
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+11% Synergy $4.33
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+10% Synergy $0.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+8% Synergy $4.32
Scroll of the Masters Scroll of the Masters
+8% Synergy $0.24
Twinning Staff Twinning Staff
+8% Synergy $5.80
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+7% Synergy $5.30
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+6% Synergy $16.15
Astrologian's Planisphere Astrologian's Planisphere
+5% Synergy $0.32
Crystal Shard Crystal Shard
+5% Synergy $2.19
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.88
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+1% Synergy $3.65
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+1% Synergy $8.29
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
0% Synergy $2.49

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 $0.34
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+28% Synergy $3.04
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+26% Synergy $0.64
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+17% Synergy $0.64
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+15% Synergy $0.33
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+12% Synergy $0.40
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+12% Synergy $3.90
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+10% Synergy $1.14
Murmuration Murmuration
+8% Synergy $0.22
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+6% Synergy $2.36
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+6% Synergy $1.90
Font of Magic Font of Magic
+5% Synergy $0.29
Stormchaser's Talent Stormchaser's Talent
+5% Synergy $1.81
Arcane Melee Arcane Melee
+5% Synergy $0.24
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+4% Synergy $0.27
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $2.29
Land Tax Land Tax
+1% Synergy $22.17
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+1% Synergy $1.35
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.99
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.57

Planeswalkers

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

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
-1% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+30% Synergy $0.31
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+20% Synergy $1.64
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $5.81
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+14% Synergy $6.04
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $7.58
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+10% Synergy $0.35
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+7% Synergy $14.43
Rivendell Rivendell
+5% Synergy $1.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+2% Synergy $18.48
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.84
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+2% Synergy $0.26
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $0.91

Mana Artifacts

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

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+10% Synergy $0.20
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.17
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+8% Synergy $0.19
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+7% Synergy $0.16
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $1.06
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.48
Séance Board Séance Board
+5% Synergy $0.62
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $3.61
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+2% Synergy $1.09
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-9% Synergy $0.12

Lands

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

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+13% Synergy $1.66
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+12% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+11% Synergy $0.12
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+11% Synergy $5.85
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+11% Synergy $0.45
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $2.74
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+10% Synergy $17.71
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+9% Synergy $0.25
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+9% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+8% Synergy $13.51
Port Town Port Town
+7% Synergy $0.22
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+7% Synergy $0.13
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $11.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+6% Synergy $8.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+3% Synergy $3.54
Command Tower Command Tower
+2% Synergy $0.27
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+2% Synergy $4.48
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.79
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+2% Synergy $32.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+1% Synergy $0.29
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.27
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+1% Synergy $0.29
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $1.78
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
0% Synergy $0.12
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.55
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $23.27
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $22.48
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $15.26
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-1% Synergy $25.96
Azorius Guildgate Azorius Guildgate
-1% Synergy $0.17
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $21.72
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
-1% Synergy $8.85
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-3% Synergy $0.21
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-3% Synergy $0.37
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-5% Synergy $4.15
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-7% Synergy $0.10
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-7% Synergy $0.16

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