Zhou Yu, Chief Commander
$44.14
$44.14Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4194
Current Rank
#3589
Last Month
Mono-Blue Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zhou Yu, Chief Commander's abilities and overall game plan.
Sea's Claim+72% Synergy
$0.17
Lingering Mirage+70% Synergy
$0.35
Spreading Seas+69% Synergy
$0.29
Tidal Warrior+66% Synergy
$0.20
Quicksilver Fountain+62% Synergy
$5.30
Serpent of the Endless Sea+60% Synergy
$0.21
Fishliver Oil+60% Synergy
$0.24
Dream Thrush+57% Synergy
$0.12
Stormtide Leviathan+56% Synergy
$3.99
Aquitect's Will+55% Synergy
$0.27
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zhou Yu, Chief Commander decks.
Inkwell Leviathan+52% Synergy
$0.57
Jinx+51% Synergy
$0.24
Reef Shaman+51% Synergy
$0.21
Flow of Ideas+50% Synergy
$0.34
Scourge of Fleets+45% Synergy
$3.05
Mystic Compass+45% Synergy
$0.22
High Tide+22% Synergy
$0.89
Reality Shift+18% Synergy
$0.24
Sapphire Medallion-9% Synergy
$4.52
Counterspell-15% Synergy
$1.15
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Glacial Chasm+8% Synergy
$17.84
Ancient Tomb+3% Synergy
$89.88
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
$740.80
Chrome Mox0% Synergy
$116.73
Thassa's Oracle-4% Synergy
$17.64
Consecrated Sphinx-6% Synergy
$34.54
Rhystic Study-9% Synergy
$49.78
Mystical Tutor-12% Synergy
$13.37
Cyclonic Rift-14% Synergy
$37.99
Fierce Guardianship-14% Synergy
$40.43
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zhou Yu, Chief Commander's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Sea Snidd+42% Synergy
$0.12
Sealock Monster+42% Synergy
$0.17
Vedalken Plotter+42% Synergy
$0.37
Deepchannel Mentor+41% Synergy
$4.22
Thada Adel, Acquisitor+41% Synergy
$8.63
Tide Shaper+41% Synergy
$0.23
Dandân+39% Synergy
$6.23
Charix, the Raging Isle+37% Synergy
$0.40
Floodchaser+33% Synergy
$0.07
Hammerhead Shark+33% Synergy
$0.18
Reef Worm+32% Synergy
$0.05
Eluge, the Shoreless Sea+30% Synergy
$2.81
Chasm Skulker+27% Synergy
$0.52
Burnished Hart+27% Synergy
$0.07
Wu Warship+27% Synergy
$1.47
Kukemssa Serpent+24% Synergy
$0.18
Patron of the Moon+24% Synergy
$1.69
Tideshaper Mystic+24% Synergy
$0.25
The Flood of Mars+21% Synergy
$0.22
Waker of Waves+21% Synergy
$0.12
Nadir Kraken+19% Synergy
$0.19
Dreamwinder+18% Synergy
$0.11
Harbinger of the Seas+15% Synergy
$2.07
Braids, Conjurer Adept+15% Synergy
$0.36
Armored Galleon+15% Synergy
$1.04
Deep-Sea Serpent+15% Synergy
$0.27
Pirate Ship+15% Synergy
$0.77
Red Cliffs Armada+15% Synergy
$7.00
Ethereal Whiskergill+15% Synergy
$0.12
Merchant Ship+15% Synergy
$46.40
Colossal Whale+14% Synergy
$0.30
Starwinder+13% Synergy
$0.70
Walking Sponge+12% Synergy
$0.24
Sea Serpent+12% Synergy
$0.09
Streambed Aquitects+12% Synergy
$0.24
Island Fish Jasconius+12% Synergy
$0.31
Manta Ray+9% Synergy
$0.08
Deceptive Frostkite+9% Synergy
$0.28
Giant Shark+9% Synergy
$0.34
Halimar Wavewatch+9% Synergy
$0.17
Water Wurm+9% Synergy
$0.23
Master of the Pearl Trident+7% Synergy
$0.55
Solemn Simulacrum+5% Synergy
$0.20
Auton Soldier+5% Synergy
$6.74
Wonder+4% Synergy
$1.08
Sakashima of a Thousand Faces+3% Synergy
$30.28
Hullbreaker Horror-1% Synergy
$5.67
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
$1.36
Spark Double-4% Synergy
$10.94
Laboratory Maniac-9% Synergy
$0.86
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zhou Yu, Chief Commander safe.
Magical Hack+33% Synergy
$3.39
Shimmering Mirage+31% Synergy
$0.17
Mind Bend+23% Synergy
$1.36
Fact or Fiction+20% Synergy
$0.12
Lose Focus+20% Synergy
$0.13
Domineering Will+17% Synergy
$0.58
Thassa's Rebuff+17% Synergy
$0.14
Piracy Charm+12% Synergy
$0.10
Frantic Search+10% Synergy
$0.39
Impulse+10% Synergy
$0.06
Vision Charm+9% Synergy
$1.11
Opt+8% Synergy
$0.10
Absorb Identity+6% Synergy
$0.25
Crystal Spray+6% Synergy
$10.94
Hisoka's Defiance+6% Synergy
$0.12
Flow of Knowledge+5% Synergy
$0.20
Submerge+5% Synergy
$5.45
Fated Infatuation+5% Synergy
$0.48
Unsubstantiate+4% Synergy
$0.14
Snap+3% Synergy
$2.71
Rewind+3% Synergy
$0.42
Gush+3% Synergy
$2.63
Whim of Volrath+3% Synergy
$5.78
Cackling Counterpart+3% Synergy
$0.14
Memory Lapse+3% Synergy
$0.50
Aetherize+2% Synergy
$0.36
See Double+2% Synergy
$0.46
Engulf the Shore+1% Synergy
$2.60
Foil0% Synergy
$0.82
Rapid Hybridization-1% Synergy
$0.68
Mystic Confluence-1% Synergy
$0.62
Mental Misstep-1% Synergy
$7.81
Strix Serenade-3% Synergy
$3.85
Pull from Tomorrow-3% Synergy
$0.12
Sink into Stupor-4% Synergy
$8.62
Archmage's Charm-4% Synergy
$1.34
Blue Sun's Zenith-6% Synergy
$1.26
Narset's Reversal-6% Synergy
$1.87
Resculpt-10% Synergy
$0.20
Brainstorm-11% Synergy
$1.13
Mana Drain-12% Synergy
$45.37
Negate-14% Synergy
$0.24
Arcane Denial-15% Synergy
$1.55
Pongify-16% Synergy
$1.53
Swan Song-17% Synergy
$7.39
An Offer You Can't Refuse-18% Synergy
$2.29
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zhou Yu, Chief Commander's game plan and control the board.
Political Trickery+42% Synergy
$4.83
Part Water+39% Synergy
$3.99
Ravenform+24% Synergy
$0.16
Flash Photography+18% Synergy
$6.48
Serum Visions+17% Synergy
$1.55
Curse of the Swine+16% Synergy
$0.15
Spectral Deluge+10% Synergy
$2.45
March from Velis Vel+10% Synergy
$0.20
Retraced Image+9% Synergy
$8.25
Breaking Wave+9% Synergy
$0.66
Self-Reflection+8% Synergy
$0.04
Relm's Sketching+6% Synergy
$0.16
Clone Legion+6% Synergy
$3.92
Manifold Insights+6% Synergy
$0.68
Haunting Imitation+6% Synergy
$0.10
Hour of Eternity+6% Synergy
$0.08
Rite of Replication+5% Synergy
$0.22
Saheeli's Artistry+5% Synergy
$0.18
Mirage Mockery+5% Synergy
$0.17
Displacement Wave+5% Synergy
$0.55
Treasure Cruise+4% Synergy
$0.19
Nanogene Conversion+4% Synergy
$3.16
Preordain+3% Synergy
$0.46
Quantum Misalignment+3% Synergy
$10.83
Consuming Tide+3% Synergy
$0.45
Blue Sun's Twilight+3% Synergy
$0.29
Flood of Tears+3% Synergy
$0.82
Quasiduplicate+3% Synergy
$0.46
Irenicus's Vile Duplication+1% Synergy
$7.98
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$32.59
Lórien Revealed-3% Synergy
$2.81
Windfall-5% Synergy
$3.75
Solve the Equation-7% Synergy
$1.84
Ponder-8% Synergy
$1.29
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Forebear's Blade+36% Synergy
$0.13
Hedron Matrix+33% Synergy
$0.41
Winged Boots+30% Synergy
$8.21
Dragon Throne of Tarkir+30% Synergy
$0.44
Sandals of Abdallah+21% Synergy
$29.31
Sword of the Animist+19% Synergy
$5.39
War Barge+9% Synergy
$0.29
Quicksilver Amulet+9% Synergy
$2.48
Commander's Plate+8% Synergy
$38.64
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+8% Synergy
$20.98
Navigation Orb+8% Synergy
$0.11
Strata Scythe+7% Synergy
$0.72
Fountainport Bell+7% Synergy
$0.06
Wayfarer's Bauble+6% Synergy
$0.18
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
$8.44
Soul Foundry+6% Synergy
$0.41
Prowler's Helm+6% Synergy
$0.50
Blade of Shared Souls+6% Synergy
$0.10
God-Pharaoh's Gift+6% Synergy
$0.19
The Key to the Vault+5% Synergy
$0.35
Lavaspur Boots+5% Synergy
$0.77
The Indomitable+4% Synergy
$0.56
Mirage Mirror+3% Synergy
$0.60
Swiftfoot Boots+2% Synergy
$1.38
Imposter Mech+2% Synergy
$5.21
Fireshrieker+1% Synergy
$0.23
Blackblade Reforged+1% Synergy
$2.33
Kefnet's Monument0% Synergy
$0.35
Bident of Thassa-6% Synergy
$0.33
Sensei's Divining Top-9% Synergy
$33.67
Isochron Scepter-12% Synergy
$17.15
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zhou Yu, Chief Commander's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Phantasmal Terrain+33% Synergy
$0.09
Coastal Piracy+32% Synergy
$1.01
Aqueous Form+22% Synergy
$0.37
Imprisoned in the Moon+21% Synergy
$0.16
Ancestral Knowledge+9% Synergy
$7.61
Illusionary Terrain+9% Synergy
$0.32
Followed Footsteps+8% Synergy
$2.04
Extravagant Replication+6% Synergy
$0.36
Shameless Charlatan+6% Synergy
$0.09
Dream Halls+6% Synergy
$24.88
War Tax+6% Synergy
$0.93
Aether Storm+6% Synergy
$0.23
Metamorphic Alteration+6% Synergy
$0.23
Traveler's Cloak+6% Synergy
$0.20
Convincing Mirage+6% Synergy
$0.15
Endless Evil+5% Synergy
$4.39
Wizard Class+4% Synergy
$1.10
Teferi's Ageless Insight+4% Synergy
$3.13
Ominous Seas+4% Synergy
$1.19
Combat Research+4% Synergy
$0.34
Mechanized Production+2% Synergy
$0.63
Vesuvan Duplimancy+2% Synergy
$3.13
Counterbalance+2% Synergy
$6.51
Omniscience+1% Synergy
$5.59
Shark Typhoon-1% Synergy
$0.58
Back to Basics-2% Synergy
$5.59
Mystic Remora-15% Synergy
$8.99
Propaganda-17% Synergy
$2.67
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zhou Yu, Chief Commander to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Narset, Parter of Veils-6% Synergy
$1.38
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Coral Atoll+17% Synergy
$0.55
War Room+14% Synergy
$4.85
Castle Vantress+11% Synergy
$0.18
Multiversal Passage+11% Synergy
$12.72
Saprazzan Cove+9% Synergy
$0.79
Hall of the Bandit Lord+9% Synergy
$14.11
Soldevi Excavations+8% Synergy
$9.24
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth+6% Synergy
$8.17
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+6% Synergy
$46.63
Moonring Island+5% Synergy
$0.36
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+5% Synergy
$12.05
Terrain Generator+4% Synergy
$2.40
Urza's Power Plant+4% Synergy
$0.66
Urza's Tower+4% Synergy
$0.62
Urza's Mine+4% Synergy
$0.59
Ipnu Rivulet+4% Synergy
$0.15
Strip Mine+3% Synergy
$21.31
Rogue's Passage0% Synergy
$0.38
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-1% Synergy
$37.97
Otawara, Soaring City-4% Synergy
$19.12
Mystic Sanctuary-5% Synergy
$6.69
Urza's Saga-5% Synergy
$35.81
Lonely Sandbar-8% Synergy
$0.07
Seat of the Synod-9% Synergy
$0.64
Academy Ruins-12% Synergy
$10.45
Reliquary Tower-23% Synergy
$2.27
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Midnight Clock+28% Synergy
$0.41
Gauntlet of Power+20% Synergy
$3.48
Caged Sun+16% Synergy
$3.17
Extraplanar Lens+13% Synergy
$9.68
Empowered Autogenerator+11% Synergy
$0.14
Throne of Eldraine+6% Synergy
$25.64
Commander's Sphere+5% Synergy
$0.14
Nyx Lotus+5% Synergy
$5.03
Mind Stone+3% Synergy
$0.19
Machine God's Effigy+3% Synergy
$4.47
Thran Dynamo+2% Synergy
$3.27
Misleading Signpost+2% Synergy
$12.18
Gilded Lotus+1% Synergy
$0.84
Decanter of Endless Water-5% Synergy
$3.63
Everflowing Chalice-10% Synergy
$0.16
Sol Ring-16% Synergy
$1.27
Sky Diamond-18% Synergy
$0.18
Arcane Signet-23% Synergy
$0.35
Thought Vessel-31% Synergy
$1.22
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zhou Yu, Chief Commander decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Myriad Landscape+10% Synergy
$0.15
Horizon of Progress+9% Synergy
$4.60
Starting Town+9% Synergy
$9.16
Mana Confluence+9% Synergy
$23.77
Thawing Glaciers+9% Synergy
$18.97
Spire of Industry+9% Synergy
$0.13
Prismatic Vista+8% Synergy
$31.41
Ash Barrens+8% Synergy
$0.09
Snow-Covered Island+7% Synergy
$0.83
Island+1% Synergy
$0.08
Scalding Tarn+1% Synergy
$25.27
Polluted Delta+1% Synergy
$15.51
Flooded Strand+1% Synergy
$12.78
Sea Gate Restoration0% Synergy
$32.59
Glasspool Mimic0% Synergy
$4.51
Misty Rainforest-2% Synergy
$24.71
Hydroelectric Specimen-3% Synergy
$1.36
Sink into Stupor-4% Synergy
$8.62
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