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Zethi, Arcane Blademaster: Control
Price tag $2.15

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier

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Playstyle & Strategy

Spellslinger 43% Control 7% Cantrips 5% Flash 4% Voltron 4%
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New Cards

Recent-set cards that Zethi, Arcane Blademaster players are trying out in Control decks.

Erode Erode
+8% Synergy $8.54
Graduation Day Graduation Day
+8% Synergy $0.29
Diary of Dreams Diary of Dreams
+8% Synergy $0.24
Harmonized Trio Harmonized Trio
+7% Synergy $0.48
Potioner's Trove Potioner's Trove
+4% Synergy $0.14

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's Control builds — cards that lean hardest into the Control theme.

Snap Snap
+72% Synergy $3.66
Frantic Search Frantic Search
+68% Synergy $0.51
Archmage Emeritus Archmage Emeritus
+65% Synergy $0.76
Monastery Mentor Monastery Mentor
+63% Synergy $0.51
Vega, the Watcher Vega, the Watcher
+60% Synergy $0.25
Shadow Rift Shadow Rift
+59% Synergy $6.70
Consider Consider
+59% Synergy $0.30
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
+54% Synergy $0.52
Shelter Shelter
+52% Synergy $0.30
High Tide High Tide
+51% Synergy $1.21

Top Cards

The staple cards most Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Control decks run as their core.

Leap Leap
+51% Synergy $2.05
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+49% Synergy $2.99
Opt Opt
+49% Synergy $0.26
Leonin Lightscribe Leonin Lightscribe
+47% Synergy $0.42
Show of Confidence Show of Confidence
+47% Synergy $0.16
Thought Scour Thought Scour
+46% Synergy $0.70
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+43% Synergy $1.43
Faithful Mending Faithful Mending
+42% Synergy $1.49
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+24% Synergy $1.05
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+19% Synergy $1.44

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Control game on their own.

Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+39% Synergy $17.28
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+24% Synergy $17.55
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+23% Synergy $41.26
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+15% Synergy $51.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $36.16
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+7% Synergy $53.72
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $69.44
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $56.78
Force of Will Force of Will
-1% Synergy $70.22
Farewell Farewell
-4% Synergy $5.86

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Control plan in Zethi, Arcane Blademaster decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Baral, Chief of Compliance Baral, Chief of Compliance
+41% Synergy $2.61
Murmuring Mystic Murmuring Mystic
+40% Synergy $1.40
Archmage of Runes Archmage of Runes
+32% Synergy $3.20
Niblis of Frost Niblis of Frost
+28% Synergy $0.42
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+27% Synergy $0.31
Lyse Hext Lyse Hext
+23% Synergy $0.27
Kykar, Zephyr Awakener Kykar, Zephyr Awakener
+21% Synergy $0.31
Thunderclap Drake Thunderclap Drake
+20% Synergy $0.97
Hullbreaker Horror Hullbreaker Horror
+17% Synergy $6.00
Haughty Djinn Haughty Djinn
+16% Synergy $0.27
Ledger Shredder Ledger Shredder
+15% Synergy $7.55
Spellseeker Spellseeker
+15% Synergy $16.65
Curious Homunculus Voracious Reader Curious Homunculus
+13% Synergy $0.39
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+11% Synergy $16.47
Mocking Sprite Mocking Sprite
+11% Synergy $0.15
Docent of Perfection Final Iteration Docent of Perfection
+11% Synergy $0.53
Kitsa, Otterball Elite Kitsa, Otterball Elite
+11% Synergy $4.45
Geralf, the Fleshwright Geralf, the Fleshwright
+11% Synergy $1.02
Hermes, Overseer of Elpis Hermes, Overseer of Elpis
+10% Synergy $0.37
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
+10% Synergy $0.28
Octavia, Living Thesis Octavia, Living Thesis
+10% Synergy $0.63
Windrider Wizard Windrider Wizard
+10% Synergy $0.27
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.54
Wizards of Thay Wizards of Thay
+9% Synergy $1.92
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+8% Synergy $12.66
Micromancer Micromancer
+8% Synergy $0.19
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
+7% Synergy $0.14
Triton Wavebreaker Triton Wavebreaker
+6% Synergy $0.20
Clever Lumimancer Clever Lumimancer
+6% Synergy $0.18
Cosmogrand Zenith Cosmogrand Zenith
+5% Synergy $6.83
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+5% Synergy $9.78
Poppet Stitcher Poppet Factory Poppet Stitcher
+5% Synergy $2.35
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+4% Synergy $0.78
Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar Grazilaxx, Illithid Scholar
+4% Synergy $1.84
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.70
Knight of the White Orchid Knight of the White Orchid
-1% Synergy $4.56
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-2% Synergy $58.30
Riptide Gearhulk Riptide Gearhulk
-2% Synergy $3.00
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.82
Archaeomancer Archaeomancer
-4% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-16% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's Control deck ahead.

Take Up the Shield Take Up the Shield
+44% Synergy $0.17
You Come to a River You Come to a River
+42% Synergy $0.23
Curate Curate
+33% Synergy $0.34
Disenchant Disenchant
+32% Synergy $0.11
Loran's Escape Loran's Escape
+32% Synergy $1.32
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+31% Synergy $16.26
Fact or Fiction Fact or Fiction
+28% Synergy $0.22
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+25% Synergy $21.48
Unsummon Unsummon
+25% Synergy $0.06
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+22% Synergy $3.95
Pongify Pongify
+21% Synergy $1.98
Final Showdown Final Showdown
+21% Synergy $4.85
Surge of Brilliance Surge of Brilliance
+21% Synergy $0.30
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+21% Synergy $3.75
Fading Hope Fading Hope
+21% Synergy $0.30
Run Away Together Run Away Together
+20% Synergy $0.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+20% Synergy $4.17
Boon of Safety Boon of Safety
+20% Synergy $0.26
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
+19% Synergy $0.60
Turnabout Turnabout
+19% Synergy $0.29
Gods Willing Gods Willing
+19% Synergy $0.09
Astral Steel Astral Steel
+19% Synergy $0.10
Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+18% Synergy $1.64
Prologue to Phyresis Prologue to Phyresis
+18% Synergy $0.53
Moment of Truth Moment of Truth
+18% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Charm Azorius Charm
+17% Synergy $0.25
Nexus of Fate Nexus of Fate
+17% Synergy $5.23
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+16% Synergy $0.36
Valorous Stance Valorous Stance
+16% Synergy $0.17
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+16% Synergy $0.42
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+14% Synergy $0.15
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.11
Fleeting Flight Fleeting Flight
+13% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+12% Synergy $1.62
Thirst for Discovery Thirst for Discovery
+12% Synergy $0.38
Archmage's Charm Archmage's Charm
+12% Synergy $1.39
Enter the Avatar State Enter the Avatar State
+12% Synergy $0.34
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+11% Synergy $0.28
Three Steps Ahead Three Steps Ahead
+11% Synergy $7.84
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+10% Synergy $2.26
Geistwave Geistwave
+10% Synergy $0.25
Light the Way Light the Way
+10% Synergy $0.28
Silence Silence
+5% Synergy $8.45
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+5% Synergy $1.96
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $1.46
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+2% Synergy $52.75
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $7.86
Negate Negate
-4% Synergy $0.14
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
-8% Synergy $3.25
Counterspell Counterspell
-9% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Control game plan forward for Zethi, Arcane Blademaster.

Time Wipe Time Wipe
+33% Synergy $0.28
Single Combat Single Combat
+21% Synergy $0.43
Solve the Equation Solve the Equation
+17% Synergy $3.76
Merchant Scroll Merchant Scroll
+13% Synergy $5.62
Careful Study Careful Study
+6% Synergy $4.92
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+5% Synergy $0.74
Windfall Windfall
+2% Synergy $4.34
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $3.38
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $2.00
Preordain Preordain
-2% Synergy $0.66
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-4% Synergy $2.91
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
-4% Synergy $5.75
Austere Command Austere Command
-6% Synergy $0.94

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Control decks.

Sentinel Tower Sentinel Tower
+42% Synergy $2.34
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+20% Synergy $23.88
Sapphire Medallion Sapphire Medallion
+17% Synergy $6.10
Primal Amulet Primal Wellspring Primal Amulet
+17% Synergy $12.77
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+15% Synergy $0.92
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+14% Synergy $12.89
Mindsplice Apparatus Mindsplice Apparatus
+13% Synergy $1.66
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+12% Synergy $10.31
Sphinx-Bone Wand Sphinx-Bone Wand
+9% Synergy $0.46
Adaptive Training Post Adaptive Training Post
+6% Synergy $0.20
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+5% Synergy $8.14
Pearl Medallion Pearl Medallion
+4% Synergy $5.35
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+4% Synergy $1.37
Archaeomancer's Map Archaeomancer's Map
+1% Synergy $1.30
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.32
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-2% Synergy $3.93

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Control strategy in Zethi, Arcane Blademaster decks.

Case of the Ransacked Lab Case of the Ransacked Lab
+34% Synergy $0.57
Vesuvan Duplimancy Vesuvan Duplimancy
+25% Synergy $4.59
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+17% Synergy $7.76
Aligned Heart Aligned Heart
+14% Synergy $0.27
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+13% Synergy $0.98
Jace's Sanctum Jace's Sanctum
+10% Synergy $0.77
Search for Azcanta Azcanta, the Sunken Ruin Search for Azcanta
+9% Synergy $2.02
Swarm Intelligence Swarm Intelligence
+8% Synergy $0.40
Murmuration Murmuration
+7% Synergy $0.36
Metallurgic Summonings Metallurgic Summonings
+6% Synergy $2.22
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+4% Synergy $3.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+3% Synergy $3.94
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.52
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
0% Synergy $3.91
Land Tax Land Tax
-1% Synergy $13.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $11.44
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
-5% Synergy $4.32
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
-6% Synergy $6.36

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's Control game plan.

Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
0% Synergy $6.94
Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
0% Synergy $2.95

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Zethi, Arcane Blademaster Control decks.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+27% Synergy $0.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+23% Synergy $6.42
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
+22% Synergy $0.85
Sanctum of Eternity Sanctum of Eternity
+19% Synergy $7.35
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+14% Synergy $10.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+11% Synergy $31.72
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+11% Synergy $6.08
Hall of the Bandit Lord Hall of the Bandit Lord
+10% Synergy $19.80
Access Tunnel Access Tunnel
+8% Synergy $0.38
Castle Vantress Castle Vantress
+3% Synergy $0.29
Rivendell Rivendell
+3% Synergy $1.74
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+2% Synergy $9.24
Restless Anchorage Restless Anchorage
-2% Synergy $1.27
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.76
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $39.67

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's Control strategy.

Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+8% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+6% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+5% Synergy $0.46
Séance Board Séance Board
+4% Synergy $2.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.25
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.30
Sky Diamond Sky Diamond
+1% Synergy $0.26
Bender's Waterskin Bender's Waterskin
+1% Synergy $0.73
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
0% Synergy $4.11
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $0.60
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-11% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-16% Synergy $2.60

Lands

The mana base behind Zethi, Arcane Blademaster's Control decks.

Sejiri Shelter Sejiri Glacier Sejiri Shelter
+18% Synergy $1.64
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+16% Synergy $0.32
Silundi Vision Silundi Isle Silundi Vision
+16% Synergy $0.42
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $18.75
Irrigated Farmland Irrigated Farmland
+14% Synergy $0.19
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+14% Synergy $11.43
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+13% Synergy $0.34
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+13% Synergy $5.38
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+13% Synergy $7.11
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+12% Synergy $0.26
Nimbus Maze Nimbus Maze
+12% Synergy $6.62
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.34
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+11% Synergy $4.52
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+11% Synergy $1.02
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+10% Synergy $3.87
Idyllic Beachfront Idyllic Beachfront
+10% Synergy $0.24
Port Town Port Town
+9% Synergy $0.22
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+7% Synergy $8.39
Prismatic Vista Prismatic Vista
+7% Synergy $39.06
Command Tower Command Tower
+6% Synergy $0.25
Seachrome Coast Seachrome Coast
+6% Synergy $0.39
Glacial Floodplain Glacial Floodplain
+6% Synergy $0.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+4% Synergy $0.26
Fortified Beachhead Fortified Beachhead
+4% Synergy $0.24
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.07
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+3% Synergy $15.52
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy $3000.00
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+1% Synergy $0.25
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+1% Synergy $38.66
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+1% Synergy $30.45
Hydroelectric Specimen Hydroelectric Laboratory Hydroelectric Specimen
+1% Synergy $0.70
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.28
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $36.10
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
0% Synergy $11.42
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $33.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-1% Synergy $18.92
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-2% Synergy $0.24
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-2% Synergy $0.32
Sejiri Refuge Sejiri Refuge
-2% Synergy $0.35
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
-4% Synergy $0.13
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
-4% Synergy $2.82
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.36

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zethi, Arcane Blademaster: Control.

The Eleventh Doctor Bill Potts The Eleventh Doctor // Bill Potts
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Veteran Soldier Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Veteran Soldier
The Fifth Doctor Bill Potts The Fifth Doctor // Bill Potts
Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch Ojer Pakpatiq, Deepest Epoch
The Second Doctor Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg The Second Doctor // Nardole, Resourceful Cyborg
Gandalf of the Secret Fire Gandalf of the Secret Fire
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Shameless Charlatan Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Shameless Charlatan
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Sword Coast Sailor Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Sword Coast Sailor
The Second Doctor Bill Potts The Second Doctor // Bill Potts
Niv-Mizzet, Supreme Niv-Mizzet, Supreme
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Faceless One Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Faceless One
Gandalf, Friend of the Shire Gandalf, Friend of the Shire
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
Talrand, Sky Summoner Talrand, Sky Summoner
Deekah, Fractal Theorist Deekah, Fractal Theorist
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Tavern Brawler Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Tavern Brawler
Baral and Kari Zev Baral and Kari Zev
Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot Lilah, Undefeated Slickshot
Najal, the Storm Runner Najal, the Storm Runner
Melek, Reforged Researcher Melek, Reforged Researcher
Zaffai, Thunder Conductor Zaffai, Thunder Conductor
Codie, Vociferous Codex Codie, Vociferous Codex
Sevinne, the Chronoclasm Sevinne, the Chronoclasm
Balmor, Battlemage Captain Balmor, Battlemage Captain
Gandalf the Grey Gandalf the Grey
Karlach, Fury of Avernus Candlekeep Sage Karlach, Fury of Avernus // Candlekeep Sage
Lier, Disciple of the Drowned Lier, Disciple of the Drowned
Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer Johann, Apprentice Sorcerer
Shiko and Narset, Unified Shiko and Narset, Unified
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Candlekeep Sage Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Candlekeep Sage
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Far Traveler Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Far Traveler
Riku of Many Paths Riku of Many Paths
Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight Tura Kennerüd, Skyknight
Alisaie Leveilleur Alphinaud Leveilleur Alisaie Leveilleur // Alphinaud Leveilleur
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Scion of Halaster Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Scion of Halaster
Eris, Roar of the Storm Eris, Roar of the Storm
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Passionate Archaeologist Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Passionate Archaeologist
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Raised by Giants Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Raised by Giants
Anhelo, the Painter Anhelo, the Painter
Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy Agent of the Shadow Thieves Gale, Waterdeep Prodigy // Agent of the Shadow Thieves