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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $9.23

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

#903 Current Rank
#825 Last Week
#802 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.

Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+13% Synergy $0.17
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+12% Synergy $0.44
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+3% Synergy $21.76
Quicksilver, Brash Blur Quicksilver, Brash Blur
+2% Synergy
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-9% Synergy $1.60

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 $6.73
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $4.41
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+67% Synergy $0.17
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+65% Synergy $1.48
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+62% Synergy $2.43
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+57% Synergy $0.42
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $5.25
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $11.60
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+56% Synergy $1.36
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+54% Synergy $2.03

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 $4.85
Spellshock Spellshock
+49% Synergy $3.36
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+46% Synergy $2.52
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+43% Synergy $19.15
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+39% Synergy $0.65
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+36% Synergy $6.52
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $2.28
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $9.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.49
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.37

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+10% Synergy $17.72
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+5% Synergy $116.80
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $745.80
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $30.89
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $9.62
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $83.43
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $90.28
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $91.82

Creatures

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+50% Synergy $0.55
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+44% Synergy $0.15
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+41% Synergy $0.53
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+39% Synergy $0.50
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+39% Synergy $0.61
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $2.27
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+36% Synergy $2.27
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+35% Synergy $2.32
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+35% Synergy $0.17
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+32% Synergy $0.14
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+32% Synergy $0.27
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+31% Synergy $4.07
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+30% Synergy $25.34
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $7.46
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+27% Synergy $0.28
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+26% Synergy $1.82
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+26% Synergy $0.42
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+22% Synergy $0.78
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+21% Synergy $0.75
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+19% Synergy $1.10
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+17% Synergy $0.36
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+17% Synergy $0.54
Detritivore Detritivore
+16% Synergy $3.35
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+15% Synergy $1.99
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+14% Synergy $0.43
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+14% Synergy $6.53
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+13% Synergy $0.17
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.71
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.37
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+11% Synergy $2.76
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+9% Synergy $0.15
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $3.48
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+9% Synergy $0.29
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+9% Synergy $0.62
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.13
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+7% Synergy $0.16
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+6% Synergy $0.78
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $23.28
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+4% Synergy $10.24
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+3% Synergy $3.43
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+3% Synergy $1.75
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+2% Synergy $4.81
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-1% Synergy $2.38
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-1% Synergy $2.88
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-2% Synergy $10.94
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $4.29
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-6% Synergy $0.20
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-6% Synergy $36.65
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.20
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-9% Synergy $0.97

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+18% Synergy $2.31
Boil Boil
+13% Synergy $0.50
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $10.48
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+11% Synergy $3.07
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $8.04
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $1.41
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+4% Synergy $0.47
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.59
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $7.40
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $8.72
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+3% Synergy $3.65
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.34
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+2% Synergy $0.15
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+1% Synergy $0.10
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $48.91
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $3.33
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.33
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-4% Synergy $1.28
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $7.15
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.72
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $2.26
Abrade Abrade
-11% Synergy $0.12
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $5.63
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $2.25

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+46% Synergy $4.58
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+42% Synergy $0.39
Tremble Tremble
+36% Synergy $0.17
Wildfire Wildfire
+34% Synergy $0.52
Pillage Pillage
+28% Synergy $0.12
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+28% Synergy $0.80
Epicenter Epicenter
+28% Synergy $2.56
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+25% Synergy $0.18
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+24% Synergy $7.10
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+23% Synergy $0.32
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+20% Synergy $2.42
By Force By Force
+17% Synergy $0.35
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.07
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+13% Synergy $3.25
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+13% Synergy $0.13
Obliterate Obliterate
+12% Synergy $3.36
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+11% Synergy $0.74
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+10% Synergy $3.21
Worldfire Worldfire
+10% Synergy $26.27
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.19
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.02
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+9% Synergy $4.64
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+9% Synergy $2.26
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+9% Synergy $0.84
Icefall Icefall
+8% Synergy $0.21
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $1.16
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.02
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+6% Synergy $0.40
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.36
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+5% Synergy $0.17
Insurrection Insurrection
+5% Synergy $8.08
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+5% Synergy $0.36
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.17
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1499.99
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.75
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $3.59
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $4.67
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+3% Synergy $0.21
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $1.67
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+3% Synergy $0.17
Earthquake Earthquake
+2% Synergy $0.77
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.38
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.61
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.20
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $5.68
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-4% Synergy $0.83
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-6% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+38% Synergy $30.94
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+36% Synergy $3.21
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $5.93
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+21% Synergy $0.88
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+20% Synergy $3.77
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+18% Synergy $0.40
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+15% Synergy $9.65
Mana Web Mana Web
+15% Synergy $18.07
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+13% Synergy $9.09
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.13
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.82
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $36.63
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.56
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $6.14
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+6% Synergy $2.94
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $11.51
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+5% Synergy $0.28
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+4% Synergy $28.82
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.37
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.53
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.53
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-4% Synergy $20.04
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.21
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $3.85

Enchantments

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

Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+45% Synergy $2.24
War's Toll War's Toll
+44% Synergy $7.70
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+41% Synergy $1.09
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+40% Synergy $5.65
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+37% Synergy $3.37
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+34% Synergy $1.06
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+32% Synergy $0.52
Smoke Smoke
+27% Synergy $4.99
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+21% Synergy $0.56
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+20% Synergy $13.74
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+18% Synergy $4.67
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+15% Synergy $1.90
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+13% Synergy $1.71
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+13% Synergy $0.35
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+12% Synergy $9.55
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+12% Synergy $3.11
Impatience Impatience
+11% Synergy $0.35
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.12
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.28
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.26
Rivalry Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.41
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.59
Repercussion Repercussion
+5% Synergy $6.54
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.27
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.27
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+3% Synergy $4.70
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $26.17
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+3% Synergy $18.27
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $3.41
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.35
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy $15.52
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $8.80
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $0.67
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% 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 $0.30
Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+12% Synergy $2.94
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.36
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $8.01
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+4% Synergy $0.14
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+4% Synergy $0.18

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 $0.78
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+31% Synergy $21.46
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+26% Synergy $2.05
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $16.86
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $20.48
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.12
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.26
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.46
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.45
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $38.24
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $1.13
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $34.59
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.14
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $0.52
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.22
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $4.92
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $10.60

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.27
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+33% Synergy $0.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.14
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $3.26
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.84
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.18
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+17% Synergy $1.02
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+16% Synergy $0.35
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $9.61
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+9% Synergy $0.93
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.15
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+8% Synergy $2.83
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $25.64
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.25
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.20
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.25
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.43
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $1.21
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.23
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+3% Synergy $4.95
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $18.61
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.27
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $24.35
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $176.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.16
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+2% Synergy $35.90
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $40.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $61.26
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $2.30
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $2.02
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.19

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+17% Synergy $0.42
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.46
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.02
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $11.59
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-4% Synergy $5.68
Mountain Mountain
-10% Synergy $0.10
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.16

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