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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $10.95

Legendary CreatureGoblin Warrior

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#974 Current Rank
#871 Last Week
#763 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.

Planetary Annihilation Planetary Annihilation
+2% Synergy $0.30
Evendo Brushrazer Evendo Brushrazer
+1% Synergy $0.26
Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
0% Synergy $9.90
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
-2% Synergy $0.07
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
-4% Synergy $0.53

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 $7.24
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $3.99
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.20
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+66% Synergy $0.98
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+62% Synergy $2.33
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+57% Synergy $0.33
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $5.77
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+55% Synergy $10.60
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+55% Synergy $1.33
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+54% Synergy $1.87

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 $2.67
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+47% Synergy $1.10
Spellshock Spellshock
+47% Synergy $4.75
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+43% Synergy $16.58
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+39% Synergy $0.54
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+35% Synergy $6.83
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $3.74
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.33
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+10% Synergy $1.85
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+9% Synergy $20.44
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $103.74
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $669.19
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $25.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $50.95
Gamble Gamble
0% Synergy $10.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $77.64
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $95.44

Creatures

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $0.59
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+45% Synergy $0.16
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+41% Synergy $0.43
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+40% Synergy $0.88
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+37% Synergy $1.36
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+37% Synergy $0.41
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+37% Synergy $1.84
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+34% Synergy $3.20
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+34% Synergy $0.24
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+33% Synergy $0.12
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+33% Synergy $0.12
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+30% Synergy $4.51
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+28% Synergy $11.92
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $9.49
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.47
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+26% Synergy $1.97
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+26% Synergy $0.39
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+24% Synergy $0.75
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+22% Synergy $0.81
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+20% Synergy $1.21
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+19% Synergy $0.70
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+17% Synergy $0.41
Detritivore Detritivore
+17% Synergy $3.89
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+16% Synergy $1.92
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+14% Synergy $0.83
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+14% Synergy $0.24
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $4.80
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.71
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.32
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+11% Synergy $0.15
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+11% Synergy $2.79
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+10% Synergy $0.30
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $3.93
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+9% Synergy $0.59
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.17
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+8% Synergy $0.17
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+7% Synergy $21.32
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+5% Synergy $0.63
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+4% Synergy $6.66
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+3% Synergy $1.18
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+3% Synergy $1.65
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+3% Synergy $8.38
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $11.87
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $1.77
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-2% Synergy $1.65
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-2% Synergy $10.26
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $3.35
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-6% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.25
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-9% Synergy $0.92

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+18% Synergy $2.03
Boil Boil
+13% Synergy $0.47
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+11% Synergy $2.98
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+10% Synergy $8.90
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $5.85
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $1.05
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+4% Synergy $3.06
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+4% Synergy $0.23
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $5.81
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+3% Synergy $0.57
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.04
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.27
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.35
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+2% Synergy $0.14
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.08
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $2.54
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.34
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.70
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-6% Synergy $1.06
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $9.06
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $1.00
Abrade Abrade
-12% Synergy $0.10
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $4.99

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+45% Synergy $4.63
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+41% Synergy $0.35
Tremble Tremble
+36% Synergy $0.15
Wildfire Wildfire
+36% Synergy $0.58
Pillage Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.11
Epicenter Epicenter
+28% Synergy $2.26
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+28% Synergy $1.03
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+25% Synergy $0.16
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+25% Synergy $5.83
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+24% Synergy $0.57
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+21% Synergy $2.36
By Force By Force
+18% Synergy $0.36
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.09
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+13% Synergy $0.09
Obliterate Obliterate
+13% Synergy $3.44
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+13% Synergy $3.14
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+12% Synergy $2.72
Worldfire Worldfire
+10% Synergy $22.74
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+10% Synergy $0.83
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.21
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.00
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+9% Synergy $4.28
Icefall Icefall
+9% Synergy $0.17
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+8% Synergy $2.09
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+8% Synergy $0.84
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+7% Synergy $0.34
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $7.10
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.13
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $0.73
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.32
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.18
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.26
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1482.44
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+4% Synergy $0.22
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+4% Synergy $0.25
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.76
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $3.37
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.25
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.93
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $4.72
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+2% Synergy $3.22
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.78
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.14
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.30
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.99
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.05
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.59
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+39% Synergy $29.61
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+35% Synergy $2.41
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $4.54
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+21% Synergy $0.57
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.34
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+18% Synergy $0.50
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+15% Synergy $9.37
Mana Web Mana Web
+15% Synergy $14.56
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+12% Synergy $10.23
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.26
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $34.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.54
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+7% Synergy $0.65
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+6% Synergy $3.72
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+6% Synergy $0.29
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+5% Synergy $20.88
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $14.96
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $4.70
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.41
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.14
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.88
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $18.49
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.32
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $4.59

Enchantments

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

Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+46% Synergy $1.98
War's Toll War's Toll
+45% Synergy $5.10
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+42% Synergy $0.84
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+41% Synergy $5.59
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+36% Synergy $4.48
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+34% Synergy $0.45
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+33% Synergy $1.14
Smoke Smoke
+27% Synergy $4.86
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+21% Synergy $9.69
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+21% Synergy $0.71
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+18% Synergy $4.30
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+16% Synergy $1.94
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+14% Synergy $0.94
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+13% Synergy $9.60
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+13% Synergy $3.47
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+13% Synergy $0.28
Impatience Impatience
+11% Synergy $0.26
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.22
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.34
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.27
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+6% Synergy $0.73
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rivalry Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.33
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $5.97
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $3.83
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $5.43
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.28
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $17.06
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+1% Synergy $5.82
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.74
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $7.34
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-3% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

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

Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+14% Synergy $0.33
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+11% Synergy $4.03
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.56
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $8.25
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+6% Synergy $0.16
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.22
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.64
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+31% Synergy $18.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+26% Synergy $1.04
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+22% Synergy $15.66
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $20.31
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+18% Synergy $0.16
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.20
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.52
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $35.89
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $1.21
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $41.89
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-5% Synergy $0.18
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-6% Synergy $0.49
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.35
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $2.85
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $9.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+35% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+34% Synergy $0.23
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+26% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.13
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $2.70
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.21
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.86
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+17% Synergy $0.34
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $8.02
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.34
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.95
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $20.12
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+7% Synergy $2.79
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.20
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.51
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $31.25
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.28
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.92
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.23
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.15
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.29
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $173.92
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $39.82
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.24
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $65.92
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $1.81
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $1.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.60

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.55
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.00
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.04
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $7.59
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.21

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