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Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
Price tag $3.81

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

#664 Current Rank
#671 Last Week
#684 Past 2 Years

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.

Pensive Professor Pensive Professor
+21% Synergy $0.55
Topiary Lecturer Topiary Lecturer
+13% Synergy $0.31
Growth Curve Growth Curve
+9% Synergy $0.26
Germination Practicum Germination Practicum
+8% Synergy $10.14
Mind into Matter Mind into Matter
+3% Synergy $0.44

High Synergy Cards

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

Fathom Mage Fathom Mage
+50% Synergy $0.40
Kami of Whispered Hopes Kami of Whispered Hopes
+50% Synergy $2.48
Vorel of the Hull Clade Vorel of the Hull Clade
+46% Synergy $0.31
Gyre Sage Gyre Sage
+45% Synergy $4.40
Inspiring Call Inspiring Call
+43% Synergy $0.40
Branching Evolution Branching Evolution
+40% Synergy $6.44
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+40% Synergy $0.34
Simic Ascendancy Simic Ascendancy
+39% Synergy $0.40
Hardened Scales Hardened Scales
+38% Synergy $1.64
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
+37% Synergy $7.57

Top Cards

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

Evolution Witness Evolution Witness
+37% Synergy $0.34
Kalonian Hydra Kalonian Hydra
+37% Synergy $6.18
Managorger Hydra Managorger Hydra
+35% Synergy $1.29
Mossborn Hydra Mossborn Hydra
+35% Synergy $13.15
Incubation Druid Incubation Druid
+35% Synergy $2.57
Innkeeper's Talent Innkeeper's Talent
+34% Synergy $9.72
Kiora's Follower Kiora's Follower
+30% Synergy $0.34
Herald of Secret Streams Herald of Secret Streams
+29% Synergy $5.27
Counterspell Counterspell
0% Synergy $3.62
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.36

Game Changers

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

Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
+12% Synergy $15.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
-4% Synergy $66.59
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-5% Synergy $41.55
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-5% Synergy $28.68
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $58.38

Creatures

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

Master Biomancer Master Biomancer
+30% Synergy $0.75
Thrummingbird Thrummingbird
+29% Synergy $0.31
Champion of Lambholt Champion of Lambholt
+26% Synergy $3.87
Deepglow Skate Deepglow Skate
+26% Synergy $0.37
Ouroboroid Ouroboroid
+26% Synergy $34.79
Evolution Sage Evolution Sage
+25% Synergy $2.33
Dreamtide Whale Dreamtide Whale
+25% Synergy $2.10
Kodama of the West Tree Kodama of the West Tree
+25% Synergy $22.21
Rishkar, Peema Renegade Rishkar, Peema Renegade
+24% Synergy $0.18
Wildwood Scourge Wildwood Scourge
+23% Synergy $0.15
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+21% Synergy $4.32
Quilled Greatwurm Quilled Greatwurm
+21% Synergy $2.98
Marvin, Murderous Mimic Marvin, Murderous Mimic
+21% Synergy $3.29
Warden of the Grove Warden of the Grove
+21% Synergy $2.42
Hydroid Krasis Hydroid Krasis
+20% Synergy $0.28
Bristly Bill, Spine Sower Bristly Bill, Spine Sower
+18% Synergy $40.38
Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider Vorinclex, Monstrous Raider
+18% Synergy $53.46
Prime Speaker Zegana Prime Speaker Zegana
+18% Synergy $0.17
Duskshell Crawler Duskshell Crawler
+18% Synergy $0.28
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+17% Synergy $11.87
Twitching Doll Twitching Doll
+17% Synergy $2.75
Gnarlid Colony Gnarlid Colony
+16% Synergy $0.18
Danny Pink Danny Pink
+16% Synergy $14.63
Pollywog Prodigy Pollywog Prodigy
+16% Synergy $5.93
Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied Sab-Sunen, Luxa Embodied
+15% Synergy $2.48
Ioreth of the Healing House Ioreth of the Healing House
+15% Synergy $0.39
Goldvein Hydra Goldvein Hydra
+14% Synergy $2.85
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+12% Synergy $13.53
Primordial Hydra Primordial Hydra
+11% Synergy $1.47
Crystalline Crawler Crystalline Crawler
+11% Synergy $0.33
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
+10% Synergy $0.30
Sage of Hours Sage of Hours
+10% Synergy $12.11
Fertilid Fertilid
+9% Synergy $0.27
Flux Channeler Flux Channeler
+9% Synergy $3.91
Arwen, Weaver of Hope Arwen, Weaver of Hope
+9% Synergy $3.98
Cankerbloom Cankerbloom
+8% Synergy $0.63
Pir, Imaginative Rascal Pir, Imaginative Rascal
+8% Synergy $5.12
Chasm Skulker Chasm Skulker
+7% Synergy $0.52
Ornery Tumblewagg Ornery Tumblewagg
+7% Synergy $0.35
Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior Ray Fillet, Wave Warrior
+7% Synergy $0.32
Steelbane Hydra Steelbane Hydra
+6% Synergy $0.38
Berta, Wise Extrapolator Berta, Wise Extrapolator
+6% Synergy $0.31
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+3% Synergy $0.34
Zegana, Utopian Speaker Zegana, Utopian Speaker
+3% Synergy $0.32
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+2% Synergy $0.23
Murkfiend Liege Murkfiend Liege
+2% Synergy $4.12
Koma, World-Eater Koma, World-Eater
-2% Synergy $0.44
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
-5% Synergy $11.93
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
-8% Synergy $0.44
Tatyova, Benthic Druid Tatyova, Benthic Druid
-15% Synergy $0.32

Instants

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

Mutational Advantage Mutational Advantage
+25% Synergy $7.81
Ripples of Potential Ripples of Potential
+22% Synergy $2.21
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
+18% Synergy $0.21
Repulsive Mutation Repulsive Mutation
+12% Synergy $0.92
Experimental Augury Experimental Augury
+9% Synergy $0.32
Refute Refute
+8% Synergy $0.20
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+8% Synergy $1.96
Bioshift Bioshift
+7% Synergy $0.24
Aetherize Aetherize
+6% Synergy $0.38
Decisive Denial Decisive Denial
+5% Synergy $0.32
Bite Down Bite Down
+5% Synergy $0.21
Essence Scatter Essence Scatter
+5% Synergy $0.17
Quandrix Command Quandrix Command
+5% Synergy $0.24
Biosynthic Burst Biosynthic Burst
+4% Synergy $0.28
Think Twice Think Twice
+4% Synergy $0.13
Gift of the Viper Gift of the Viper
+4% Synergy $0.27
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $4.14
Essence Capture Essence Capture
+4% Synergy $0.21
Zimone's Hypothesis Zimone's Hypothesis
+2% Synergy $0.18
Voidslime Voidslime
+2% Synergy $0.65
Negate Negate
+2% Synergy $0.22
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+2% Synergy $14.58
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $2.03
Quandrix Charm Quandrix Charm
-1% Synergy $0.26
Simic Charm Simic Charm
-1% Synergy $2.11
Opt Opt
-1% Synergy $0.28
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.20
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-2% Synergy $0.82
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $55.81
Planar Genesis Planar Genesis
-4% Synergy $0.37
Reality Shift Reality Shift
-4% Synergy $0.24
Pongify Pongify
-6% Synergy $1.71
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.43
Eureka Moment Eureka Moment
-6% Synergy $0.33
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.18
Rapid Hybridization Rapid Hybridization
-8% Synergy $0.52
Beast Within Beast Within
-11% Synergy $0.51
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-15% Synergy $0.30

Sorceries

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

Wave Goodbye Wave Goodbye
+24% Synergy $1.00
Tezzeret's Gambit Tezzeret's Gambit
+18% Synergy $0.34
Fangs of Kalonia Fangs of Kalonia
+13% Synergy $0.34
Bushwhack Bushwhack
+9% Synergy $0.28
Unnatural Restoration Unnatural Restoration
+9% Synergy $1.20
Body of Research Body of Research
+7% Synergy $1.42
Felling Blow Felling Blow
+6% Synergy $0.18
Contentious Plan Contentious Plan
+6% Synergy $0.40
Fabricate Fabricate
+6% Synergy $9.53
Season of Gathering Season of Gathering
+5% Synergy $6.33
Give // Take Give // Take
+5% Synergy $0.24
Biogenic Upgrade Biogenic Upgrade
+5% Synergy $0.25
Grow from the Ashes Grow from the Ashes
+4% Synergy $0.26
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+4% Synergy $3.57
Applied Geometry Applied Geometry
+4% Synergy $0.29
Thirsting Roots Thirsting Roots
+4% Synergy $0.55
Overrun Overrun
+2% Synergy $0.30
Oversimplify Oversimplify
+2% Synergy $0.17
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
+1% Synergy $0.36
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+0% Synergy $0.62
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.30
Farseek Farseek
-3% Synergy $0.56
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
-4% Synergy $2.43
Expansion Algorithm Expansion Algorithm
-4% Synergy $2.35
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
-4% Synergy $0.40
Curse of the Swine Curse of the Swine
-4% Synergy $0.33
Overwhelming Stampede Overwhelming Stampede
-5% Synergy $2.34
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
-6% Synergy $1.48
Explore Explore
-12% Synergy $0.22

Utility Artifacts

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

The Millennium Calendar The Millennium Calendar
+35% Synergy $3.24
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+25% Synergy $70.05
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
+24% Synergy $11.65
Ozolith, the Shattered Spire Ozolith, the Shattered Spire
+22% Synergy $4.71
Darksteel Reactor Darksteel Reactor
+20% Synergy $0.35
Magistrate's Scepter Magistrate's Scepter
+18% Synergy $4.27
Illusionist's Bracers Illusionist's Bracers
+13% Synergy $5.10
Insight Engine Insight Engine
+13% Synergy $1.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+13% Synergy $1.91
Lux Cannon Lux Cannon
+12% Synergy $0.30
Eternity Vessel Eternity Vessel
+9% Synergy $15.36
Thousand-Year Elixir Thousand-Year Elixir
+8% Synergy $14.85
Lux Artillery Lux Artillery
+7% Synergy $0.29
Moxite Refinery Moxite Refinery
+7% Synergy $0.34
Rings of Brighthearth Rings of Brighthearth
+7% Synergy $6.04
Transmogrifying Wand Transmogrifying Wand
+6% Synergy $0.42
The Great Henge The Great Henge
+6% Synergy $62.97
Contagion Engine Contagion Engine
+5% Synergy $13.78
Agatha's Soul Cauldron Agatha's Soul Cauldron
+4% Synergy $38.09
Unwinding Clock Unwinding Clock
+4% Synergy $20.70
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-4% Synergy $4.39

Enchantments

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

Doubling Season Doubling Season
+29% Synergy $32.45
Loading Zone Loading Zone
+20% Synergy $1.04
Bred for the Hunt Bred for the Hunt
+18% Synergy $0.49
Court of Garenbrig Court of Garenbrig
+12% Synergy $16.01
Sphere Grid Sphere Grid
+12% Synergy $7.90
Inexorable Tide Inexorable Tide
+11% Synergy $4.44
Sylvan Scavenging Sylvan Scavenging
+8% Synergy $0.32
Stocking the Pantry Stocking the Pantry
+8% Synergy $0.31
Garruk's Uprising Garruk's Uprising
+8% Synergy $0.36
Hadana's Climb Winged Temple of Orazca Hadana's Climb
+7% Synergy $3.12
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+6% Synergy $1.80
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.26
Freed from the Real Freed from the Real
+6% Synergy $9.62
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.30
High Score High Score
+6% Synergy $1.16
Primal Empathy Primal Empathy
+5% Synergy $0.34
Tribute to the World Tree Tribute to the World Tree
+5% Synergy $13.56
Communal Brewing Communal Brewing
+4% Synergy $0.45
Paradox Zone Paradox Zone
+3% Synergy $0.72
Pemmin's Aura Pemmin's Aura
+3% Synergy $11.10
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+3% Synergy $0.29
Level Up Level Up
+3% Synergy $2.43
Primal Vigor Primal Vigor
+2% Synergy $14.10
Propaganda Propaganda
+1% Synergy $3.12
Wizard Class Wizard Class
0% Synergy $1.63
Guardian Project Guardian Project
-1% Synergy $12.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-7% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
+4% Synergy $0.31
Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner Kiora, Behemoth Beckoner
+3% Synergy $1.01
Kiora, Master of the Depths Kiora, Master of the Depths
+3% Synergy $5.72

Utility Lands

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

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+26% Synergy $1.99
Nesting Grounds Nesting Grounds
+16% Synergy $0.35
Minamo, School at Water's Edge Minamo, School at Water's Edge
+11% Synergy $62.97
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.36
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
+7% Synergy $0.29
Llanowar Reborn Llanowar Reborn
+5% Synergy $0.26
Novijen, Heart of Progress Novijen, Heart of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.38
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+3% Synergy $41.36
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
+1% Synergy $12.92
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+0% Synergy $9.90
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-2% Synergy $0.28
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-5% Synergy $51.21
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $30.54
Alchemist's Refuge Alchemist's Refuge
-6% Synergy $0.32
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-6% Synergy $15.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $2.99
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-6% Synergy $0.33

Mana Artifacts

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

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+38% Synergy $0.32
Astral Cornucopia Astral Cornucopia
+28% Synergy $0.31
Replicating Ring Replicating Ring
+20% Synergy $0.97
Aetheric Amplifier Aetheric Amplifier
+11% Synergy $0.62
Empowered Autogenerator Empowered Autogenerator
+9% Synergy $0.26
The Eternity Elevator The Eternity Elevator
+8% Synergy $1.31
Midnight Clock Midnight Clock
+7% Synergy $0.63
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+6% Synergy $0.30
Vexing Puzzlebox Vexing Puzzlebox
+6% Synergy $9.08
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+6% Synergy $5.47
Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+5% Synergy $0.43
Herd Heirloom Herd Heirloom
+3% Synergy $4.65
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+0% Synergy $3.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-1% Synergy $0.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-6% Synergy $0.44
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-6% Synergy $2.50
Simic Signet Simic Signet
-6% Synergy $0.30

Lands

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

Thornwood Falls Thornwood Falls
+9% Synergy $0.14
Willowrush Verge Willowrush Verge
+6% Synergy $6.86
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
+5% Synergy $0.84
Botanical Sanctum Botanical Sanctum
+3% Synergy $1.38
Lakeside Shack Lakeside Shack
+3% Synergy $0.18
Forest Forest
+3% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+2% Synergy $2.00
Simic Guildgate Simic Guildgate
+2% Synergy $0.12
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+2% Synergy $0.12
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.31
Overflowing Basin Overflowing Basin
+1% Synergy $0.28
Disciple of Freyalise Garden of Freyalise Disciple of Freyalise
+1% Synergy $1.88
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
+1% Synergy $0.35
Lush Oasis Lush Oasis
+1% Synergy $0.17
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
+0% Synergy $0.31
Tanglepool Bridge Tanglepool Bridge
+0% Synergy $0.29
Bridgeworks Battle Tanglespan Bridgeworks Bridgeworks Battle
+0% Synergy $0.62
Barkchannel Pathway Tidechannel Pathway Barkchannel Pathway
+0% Synergy $4.88
Hedge Maze Hedge Maze
+0% Synergy $12.73
Vineglimmer Snarl Vineglimmer Snarl
0% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
0% Synergy $6.50
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Paradox Gardens Paradox Gardens
-1% Synergy $0.11
Quandrix Campus Quandrix Campus
-1% Synergy $0.19
Tangled Islet Tangled Islet
-2% Synergy $0.30
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-2% Synergy $7.20
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $7.70
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
-2% Synergy $3.30
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
-3% Synergy $10.30
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Rain-Slicked Copse Rain-Slicked Copse
-3% Synergy $0.27
Command Tower Command Tower
-4% Synergy $0.21
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
-4% Synergy $1.10
Tropical Island Tropical Island
-4% Synergy
Waterlogged Grove Waterlogged Grove
-5% Synergy $2.02
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
-6% Synergy $5.12
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
-6% Synergy $37.32
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-7% Synergy $0.32
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-8% Synergy $0.30
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-9% Synergy $0.28

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