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Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Price tag $1.75

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for U
Simic

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

#684 Current Rank
#569 Last Week
#703 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zimone, Paradox Sculptor.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zimone, Paradox Sculptor decks.

Glen Elendra Guardian Glen Elendra Guardian
+8% Synergy $0.61
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+7% Synergy $0.39
Mona Lisa, Science Geek Mona Lisa, Science Geek
+5% Synergy $0.21
High Score High Score
+4% Synergy $1.05
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-1% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zimone, Paradox Sculptor's abilities and overall game plan.

Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+52% Synergy $6.01
Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+52% Synergy $0.25
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+48% Synergy $0.31
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+45% Synergy $3.01
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+44% Synergy $0.40
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+42% Synergy $4.59
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+41% Synergy $1.03
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+41% Synergy $0.38
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+40% Synergy $7.77
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+39% Synergy $2.99

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zimone, Paradox Sculptor decks.

Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+39% Synergy $0.29
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+38% Synergy $5.46
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+37% Synergy $16.71
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+37% Synergy $1.40
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+36% Synergy $1.15
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+31% Synergy $0.33
Doubling Season Doubling Season
+31% Synergy $33.93
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+30% Synergy $4.88
Counterspell Counterspell
-1% Synergy $2.09
Cultivate Cultivate
-5% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+13% Synergy $11.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-5% Synergy $58.23
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-6% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $53.72
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-7% Synergy $24.84

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zimone, Paradox Sculptor's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+30% Synergy $0.64
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+30% Synergy $0.20
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+27% Synergy $5.88
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+27% Synergy $3.49
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+27% Synergy $0.29
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+26% Synergy $2.63
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+26% Synergy $21.69
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+26% Synergy $38.73
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+25% Synergy $0.25
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+24% Synergy $0.25
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+23% Synergy $3.40
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+23% Synergy $3.38
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+23% Synergy $2.86
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+22% Synergy $0.31
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+21% Synergy $1.81
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+19% Synergy $0.20
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+19% Synergy $44.35
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+19% Synergy $48.81
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+18% Synergy $10.79
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+18% Synergy $0.24
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+18% Synergy $0.99
Gnarlid Colony Gnarlid Colony
+18% Synergy $0.14
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+17% Synergy $5.47
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+17% Synergy $14.09
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+16% Synergy $2.51
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+16% Synergy $8.71
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+13% Synergy $6.90
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+13% Synergy $8.47
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+11% Synergy $0.26
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+11% Synergy $12.77
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+11% Synergy $0.36
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+10% Synergy $3.68
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+9% Synergy $3.76
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+9% Synergy $0.45
Fertilid Fertilid
+9% Synergy $0.16
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+9% Synergy $4.35
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+8% Synergy $7.45
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+8% Synergy $0.31
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+7% Synergy $0.77
Scythecat Cub Scythecat Cub
+7% Synergy $36.45
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+4% Synergy $0.28
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+4% Synergy $0.34
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+3% Synergy $0.30
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+2% Synergy $3.42
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-2% Synergy $0.78
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
-5% Synergy $0.31
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-6% Synergy $13.51
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-9% Synergy $1.54
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-17% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zimone, Paradox Sculptor safe.

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+27% Synergy $4.42
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+23% Synergy $1.69
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+19% Synergy $0.24
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+13% Synergy $0.41
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+10% Synergy $0.28
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+9% Synergy $2.64
Refute Refute
+9% Synergy $0.16
Aetherize Aetherize
+7% Synergy $0.48
Bioshift Bioshift
+7% Synergy $0.19
Bite Down Bite Down
+7% Synergy $0.25
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+6% Synergy $0.15
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+6% Synergy $0.20
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+5% Synergy $0.17
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+5% Synergy $0.24
Think Twice Think Twice
+5% Synergy $0.10
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+5% Synergy $0.20
Solidarity of Heroes Solidarity of Heroes
+5% Synergy $1.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.02
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+4% Synergy $0.09
Invigorating Surge Invigorating Surge
+4% Synergy $0.30
Negate Negate
+3% Synergy $0.06
Zimone's Hypothesis Zimone's Hypothesis
+3% Synergy $0.21
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $13.06
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-1% Synergy $2.06
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.42
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-2% Synergy $0.87
Opt Opt
-2% Synergy $0.22
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $0.59
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-4% Synergy $50.50
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.29
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.35
Pongify Pongify
-7% Synergy $1.95
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.40
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.35
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.78
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.71
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-16% Synergy $0.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zimone, Paradox Sculptor's game plan and control the board.

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+25% Synergy $0.51
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+19% Synergy $0.19
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+14% Synergy $0.34
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+10% Synergy $3.12
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+10% Synergy $0.29
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+8% Synergy $0.12
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+7% Synergy $0.36
Body of Research Body of Research
+7% Synergy $0.69
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $8.98
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+6% Synergy $3.66
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+5% Synergy $2.23
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+5% Synergy $0.17
Give // Take Give // Take
+5% Synergy $0.14
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+5% Synergy $0.22
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+4% Synergy $1.02
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+3% Synergy $0.20
Overrun Overrun
+3% Synergy $0.31
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+1% Synergy $0.31
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.81
Three Visits Three Visits
-2% Synergy $9.41
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-3% Synergy $3.18
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.71
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.23
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-5% Synergy $0.42
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-5% Synergy $1.78
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-8% Synergy $1.34
Explore Explore
-13% Synergy $0.33

Utility Artifacts

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

The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+37% Synergy $3.43
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+27% Synergy $59.49
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+25% Synergy $8.24
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+24% Synergy $12.50
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+21% Synergy $0.33
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+20% Synergy $4.90
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+14% Synergy $3.92
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $2.00
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+13% Synergy $0.29
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+13% Synergy $2.09
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+10% Synergy $21.78
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+9% Synergy $15.01
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+8% Synergy $0.30
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+8% Synergy $0.29
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+8% Synergy $4.76
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+8% Synergy $0.47
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $61.96
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+6% Synergy $19.00
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+5% Synergy $32.52
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+5% Synergy $19.42
Sting, the Glinting Dagger Sting, the Glinting Dagger
+5% Synergy $3.89
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.61

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zimone, Paradox Sculptor's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+35% Synergy $9.81
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+22% Synergy $1.53
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+19% Synergy $0.48
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+13% Synergy $13.36
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+13% Synergy $14.67
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+11% Synergy $4.39
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+10% Synergy $0.28
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+10% Synergy $0.29
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+9% Synergy $0.48
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $2.51
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.28
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+7% Synergy $2.64
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+7% Synergy $1.73
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+6% Synergy $7.74
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $12.27
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+5% Synergy $0.20
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+5% Synergy $0.35
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+4% Synergy $11.26
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+4% Synergy $0.55
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.33
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+3% Synergy $12.42
Propaganda Propaganda
+2% Synergy $3.22
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $11.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-8% Synergy $10.69

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zimone, Paradox Sculptor to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+5% Synergy $0.30
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+4% Synergy $1.09
Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths
+3% Synergy $1.53

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+27% Synergy $2.07
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.30
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $1.16
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $55.63
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+9% Synergy $2.75
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+6% Synergy $0.23
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+4% Synergy $37.51
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+2% Synergy $15.88
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+1% Synergy $8.51
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-3% Synergy $0.29
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $45.94
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $3.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-6% Synergy $25.26
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-6% Synergy $0.67
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-7% Synergy $14.69
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-7% Synergy $0.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+41% Synergy $0.29
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+31% Synergy $0.32
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+22% Synergy $1.09
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+12% Synergy $1.40
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+10% Synergy $1.51
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+10% Synergy $0.30
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+8% Synergy $0.51
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+7% Synergy $8.15
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+7% Synergy $0.21
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+7% Synergy $3.98
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.47
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $3.85
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-2% Synergy $0.44
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.31
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.34
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-7% Synergy $2.53
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-8% Synergy $0.23

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zimone, Paradox Sculptor decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+10% Synergy $0.19
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+6% Synergy $0.65
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+6% Synergy $10.44
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+4% Synergy $1.26
Lakeside Shack Lakeside Shack
+4% Synergy $0.17
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $0.21
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.20
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+3% Synergy $0.27
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+2% Synergy $0.34
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.10
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+2% Synergy $2.30
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.22
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+1% Synergy $12.59
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.19
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+1% Synergy $0.24
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+1% Synergy $0.91
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
0% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
0% Synergy $3.64
Woodland Stream Woodland Stream
0% Synergy $0.09
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
-1% Synergy $0.18
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-1% Synergy $2.43
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
-1% Synergy $6.81
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.18
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.42
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $11.89
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-3% Synergy $7.81
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-4% Synergy $0.29
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Rimewood Falls Rimewood Falls
-4% Synergy $0.49
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.31
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-6% Synergy $1.64
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-7% Synergy $30.79
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-8% Synergy $0.17
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-9% Synergy $0.29
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.30

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