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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $8.30

Legendary CreatureGoblin Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

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

#895 Current Rank
#841 Last Week
#808 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zo-Zu the Punisher.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zo-Zu the Punisher decks.

Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+10% Synergy $15.88
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
0% Synergy $0.33
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
-1% Synergy $0.42
Boneclub Berserker Boneclub Berserker
-1% Synergy $0.12
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
-3% Synergy $0.62

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zo-Zu the Punisher's abilities and overall game plan.

Ankh of Mishra Ankh of Mishra
+89% Synergy $6.69
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $4.62
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+67% Synergy $0.17
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+65% Synergy $1.45
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+62% Synergy $2.73
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+56% Synergy $0.46
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $6.15
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $12.95
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+56% Synergy $1.44
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+54% Synergy $2.23

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zo-Zu the Punisher decks.

Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+52% Synergy $5.14
Spellshock Spellshock
+50% Synergy $2.70
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+45% Synergy $2.42
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+42% Synergy $23.32
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+38% Synergy $0.74
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+36% Synergy $6.98
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+27% Synergy $2.27
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $10.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.07
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.48

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+10% Synergy $18.67
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $116.19
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $832.25
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $45.20
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $10.30
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $85.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $100.35
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $100.03

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zo-Zu the Punisher's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+49% Synergy $0.75
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+43% Synergy $0.14
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+40% Synergy $0.66
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+39% Synergy $0.60
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $3.02
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+38% Synergy $0.51
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+35% Synergy $2.79
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+35% Synergy $0.16
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+35% Synergy $2.26
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+32% Synergy $0.15
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+31% Synergy $4.50
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+31% Synergy $0.27
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+28% Synergy $31.46
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $9.01
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+27% Synergy $1.70
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+26% Synergy $0.44
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+25% Synergy $0.41
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+22% Synergy $0.73
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+20% Synergy $0.72
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+19% Synergy $1.20
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+17% Synergy $0.35
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+16% Synergy $0.51
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+15% Synergy $0.53
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+15% Synergy $8.01
Detritivore Detritivore
+15% Synergy $2.65
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+15% Synergy $2.01
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+13% Synergy $0.42
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+13% Synergy $0.23
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.92
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.36
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+10% Synergy $2.76
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+9% Synergy $0.14
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $3.44
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+9% Synergy $0.22
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+8% Synergy $0.61
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.17
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+6% Synergy $2.12
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $27.58
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+6% Synergy $0.20
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+4% Synergy $13.71
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+3% Synergy $1.94
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+2% Synergy $5.51
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+2% Synergy $3.21
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-1% Synergy $2.76
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $2.73
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-2% Synergy $11.09
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $5.05
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.23
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.23
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-8% Synergy $0.97

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zo-Zu the Punisher safe.

Reverberate Reverberate
+18% Synergy $2.66
Boil Boil
+13% Synergy $0.44
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+12% Synergy $3.59
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $12.53
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $9.60
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.13
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.44
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+4% Synergy $0.54
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $7.66
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.48
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $11.88
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.33
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.11
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $62.77
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $4.51
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $1.76
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.52
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $8.66
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.90
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.38
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.14
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $6.46

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zo-Zu the Punisher's game plan and control the board.

Ruination Ruination
+46% Synergy $4.59
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+42% Synergy $0.36
Tremble Tremble
+35% Synergy $0.17
Wildfire Wildfire
+33% Synergy $0.56
Pillage Pillage
+28% Synergy $0.11
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+28% Synergy $0.64
Epicenter Epicenter
+27% Synergy $2.82
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+24% Synergy $0.16
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+24% Synergy $7.30
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+23% Synergy $0.30
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+19% Synergy $3.20
By Force By Force
+17% Synergy $0.30
Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+17% Synergy $0.16
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+15% Synergy $0.07
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+13% Synergy $3.40
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+13% Synergy $0.15
Obliterate Obliterate
+12% Synergy $3.36
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+11% Synergy $3.54
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $1.01
Worldfire Worldfire
+10% Synergy $28.25
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+10% Synergy $0.92
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.21
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+9% Synergy $4.72
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+9% Synergy $0.84
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+8% Synergy $2.15
Icefall Icefall
+7% Synergy $0.20
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $1.34
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.06
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+6% Synergy $0.42
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.70
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+5% Synergy $0.17
Insurrection Insurrection
+5% Synergy $8.06
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.13
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.79
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $4.47
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+3% Synergy $1719.97
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+3% Synergy $0.25
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $5.76
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+2% Synergy $2.00
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+2% Synergy $0.17
Earthquake Earthquake
+2% Synergy $0.64
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.41
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-1% Synergy $1.45
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.07
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.15
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $1.03
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.08
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+37% Synergy $31.64
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+35% Synergy $3.56
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $6.12
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+22% Synergy $0.70
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.24
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+18% Synergy $0.42
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+15% Synergy $9.64
Mana Web Mana Web
+15% Synergy $16.40
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+13% Synergy $11.09
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $11.88
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.37
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $41.18
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.68
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $6.26
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $13.00
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+6% Synergy $2.89
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+5% Synergy $0.29
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+4% Synergy $33.51
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.11
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.25
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $24.11
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.53
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $2.97

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zo-Zu the Punisher's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+43% Synergy $2.39
War's Toll War's Toll
+42% Synergy $9.14
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+40% Synergy $5.73
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+40% Synergy $1.20
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+37% Synergy $3.31
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.23
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+32% Synergy $0.47
Smoke Smoke
+26% Synergy $5.18
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+20% Synergy $0.93
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+19% Synergy $23.62
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+17% Synergy $5.05
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+14% Synergy $1.91
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+13% Synergy $0.43
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+12% Synergy $2.33
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+12% Synergy $2.89
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+11% Synergy $9.60
Impatience Impatience
+10% Synergy $0.35
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+9% Synergy $0.14
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.36
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.30
Repercussion Repercussion
+6% Synergy $6.93
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.27
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.45
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.36
Rivalry Rivalry
+5% Synergy $0.40
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.27
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $26.34
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $6.90
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+2% Synergy $13.47
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $3.92
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.43
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy $16.62
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $10.49
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $0.79
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zo-Zu the Punisher to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+13% Synergy $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+12% Synergy $3.14
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.38
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $9.82
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+4% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+46% Synergy $0.21
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.82
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+31% Synergy $21.75
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+26% Synergy $1.85
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $15.21
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $22.52
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.13
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.53
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy $44.36
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.79
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.30
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $0.86
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $5.33
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $10.78

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.28
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+32% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.87
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+21% Synergy $3.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.23
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+17% Synergy $1.00
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.47
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $8.96
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $0.72
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.17
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+8% Synergy $3.15
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.36
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $31.52
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.23
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.62
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.71
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.18
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.67
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.69
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $33.73
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $175.72
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $16.99
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $65.77
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $4.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-2% Synergy $2.05
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.40

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zo-Zu the Punisher decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.27
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $1.01
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.43
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.48
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.08
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.14
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.22

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