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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $9.73

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

#954 Current Rank
#984 Last Week
#789 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.

Spider-Punk Spider-Punk
0% Synergy $2.72
Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate Molten Man, Inferno Incarnate
0% Synergy $0.05
Romantic Rendezvous Romantic Rendezvous
-1% Synergy $0.06
Maximum Carnage Maximum Carnage
-2% Synergy $0.45
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
-3% Synergy $2.34

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 $7.20
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $4.00
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+67% Synergy $0.18
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+66% Synergy $0.98
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+61% Synergy $2.39
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+57% Synergy $0.41
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $4.73
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $10.62
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+55% Synergy $1.34
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+54% Synergy $2.01

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 $3.79
Spellshock Spellshock
+48% Synergy $4.05
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+47% Synergy $1.51
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+43% Synergy $16.90
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+39% Synergy $0.70
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+36% Synergy $6.68
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $4.78
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.68
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.83
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
+10% Synergy $20.29
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $109.39
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $716.12
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+1% Synergy $28.63
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $11.61
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $78.39
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.95

Creatures

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $0.57
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+45% Synergy $0.14
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+40% Synergy $0.38
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+39% Synergy $0.77
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $1.46
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+38% Synergy $0.29
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+37% Synergy $1.91
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+35% Synergy $2.97
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+33% Synergy $0.16
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+33% Synergy $0.24
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+32% Synergy $0.11
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+30% Synergy $4.43
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+30% Synergy $19.55
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $5.97
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+27% Synergy $0.47
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+26% Synergy $1.84
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+26% Synergy $0.39
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+23% Synergy $0.75
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+21% Synergy $0.83
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+20% Synergy $1.16
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+18% Synergy $0.60
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+17% Synergy $0.32
Detritivore Detritivore
+16% Synergy $3.80
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+16% Synergy $1.92
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+14% Synergy $0.52
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $5.44
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+13% Synergy $0.19
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.70
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.20
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+11% Synergy $2.74
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+10% Synergy $0.10
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $3.46
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+9% Synergy $0.32
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+9% Synergy $0.61
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.13
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+8% Synergy $0.15
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+6% Synergy $0.68
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $21.13
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+4% Synergy $5.71
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+4% Synergy $8.78
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+3% Synergy $1.09
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+3% Synergy $1.67
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $13.05
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-1% Synergy $2.02
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $1.54
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-2% Synergy $10.73
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $3.31
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-6% Synergy $0.15
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-9% Synergy $0.99

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+18% Synergy $1.87
Boil Boil
+13% Synergy $0.50
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $9.63
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+11% Synergy $2.81
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $6.37
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $1.18
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+4% Synergy $0.25
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.42
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $7.59
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+3% Synergy $3.87
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+3% Synergy $0.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+2% Synergy $6.79
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+2% Synergy $0.16
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.12
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $52.81
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $2.80
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-2% Synergy $0.27
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-5% Synergy $1.01
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.69
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $9.52
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $1.33
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $4.14

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+46% Synergy $4.67
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+42% Synergy $0.43
Tremble Tremble
+36% Synergy $0.17
Wildfire Wildfire
+35% Synergy $0.55
Pillage Pillage
+30% Synergy $0.16
Epicenter Epicenter
+28% Synergy $2.58
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+27% Synergy $1.07
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+25% Synergy $6.77
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+25% Synergy $0.16
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+23% Synergy $0.39
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+21% Synergy $2.20
By Force By Force
+18% Synergy $0.38
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.07
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+13% Synergy $0.12
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+13% Synergy $4.29
Obliterate Obliterate
+12% Synergy $3.18
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+11% Synergy $2.85
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+11% Synergy $0.85
Worldfire Worldfire
+10% Synergy $24.99
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.93
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+9% Synergy $4.54
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+9% Synergy $2.19
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+9% Synergy $0.84
Icefall Icefall
+8% Synergy $0.18
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $6.47
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $0.95
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $0.85
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+6% Synergy $0.40
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.36
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.02
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.23
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1486.43
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+4% Synergy $0.20
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+4% Synergy $0.18
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+4% Synergy $0.20
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.52
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $2.86
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.83
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $5.19
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+2% Synergy $3.66
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.76
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
0% Synergy $0.47
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.16
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.86
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.02
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-4% Synergy $1.34
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.23

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+38% Synergy $28.62
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+35% Synergy $2.48
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $5.14
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+21% Synergy $0.73
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $5.40
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+18% Synergy $0.42
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+15% Synergy $9.94
Mana Web Mana Web
+15% Synergy $18.88
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+13% Synergy $10.86
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.67
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $36.97
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.12
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.59
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $4.43
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+6% Synergy $3.34
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+6% Synergy $0.25
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $13.63
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+4% Synergy $22.47
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.49
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.94
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.26
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $18.76
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.14
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.23

Enchantments

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

Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+45% Synergy $2.11
War's Toll War's Toll
+44% Synergy $6.22
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+41% Synergy $5.67
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+41% Synergy $1.02
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+36% Synergy $4.73
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.97
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+33% Synergy $0.44
Smoke Smoke
+27% Synergy $4.89
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+21% Synergy $10.71
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+21% Synergy $0.62
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+18% Synergy $4.28
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+15% Synergy $1.88
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+13% Synergy $0.95
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+13% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+13% Synergy $2.80
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+12% Synergy $9.50
Impatience Impatience
+11% Synergy $0.32
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.17
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.26
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.29
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+6% Synergy $0.31
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.25
Rivalry Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.77
Repercussion Repercussion
+5% Synergy $6.10
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.23
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $4.09
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $6.69
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $18.46
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $5.12
Count on Luck Count on Luck
0% Synergy $0.34
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy $13.17
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $8.08
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.77
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-3% Synergy $0.24

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 $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+11% Synergy $4.00
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.63
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $9.16
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+5% Synergy $0.15
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.21

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+47% Synergy $0.21
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.65
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+31% Synergy $18.47
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+26% Synergy $1.04
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $17.39
Wasteland Wasteland
+19% Synergy $21.23
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.12
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.22
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.42
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.39
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $39.21
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $0.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $35.36
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $0.66
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $3.03
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $8.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+34% Synergy $0.23
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+33% Synergy $0.18
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.06
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $2.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.13
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+17% Synergy $1.06
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.22
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $8.70
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.49
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $1.05
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.61
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $23.37
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+7% Synergy $2.78
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.24
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.22
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.46
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $32.95
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.26
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $16.72
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $5.28
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.04
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $26.71
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $181.24
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $38.46
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.26
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $64.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.08
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $1.22
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.55

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.52
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $0.93
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+9% Synergy $0.36
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.42
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $8.02
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.16

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