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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $8.94

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
#1057 Last Week
#833 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 $18.81
Village Pillagers Village Pillagers
+1% Synergy $0.37
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
0% Synergy $0.38
Scuzzback Scrounger Scuzzback Scrounger
-1% Synergy $0.51
Collective Inferno Collective Inferno
-3% Synergy $1.85

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
+88% Synergy $8.01
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $4.81
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+67% Synergy $0.31
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+64% Synergy $1.62
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+62% Synergy $2.41
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+56% Synergy $0.45
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $7.13
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+56% Synergy $1.44
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $12.97
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+53% Synergy $2.10

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 $4.93
Spellshock Spellshock
+50% Synergy $2.90
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+45% Synergy $2.65
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+42% Synergy $26.89
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+38% Synergy $1.04
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+36% Synergy $7.01
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+27% Synergy $2.56
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $11.75
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+10% Synergy $24.50
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $140.43
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $938.97
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $44.48
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $13.66
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $97.50
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $109.97
The One Ring The One Ring
-6% Synergy $106.03

Creatures

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+48% Synergy $0.60
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+43% Synergy $0.14
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+40% Synergy $0.86
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+40% Synergy $0.64
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $3.96
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+38% Synergy $0.50
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+35% Synergy $1.76
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+35% Synergy $0.20
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+35% Synergy $2.31
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+32% Synergy $0.26
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+31% Synergy $4.95
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+31% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+28% Synergy $26.07
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+28% Synergy $7.37
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+27% Synergy $1.73
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+26% Synergy $0.36
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+24% Synergy $0.39
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+22% Synergy $0.70
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+19% Synergy $0.81
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+18% Synergy $2.05
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+16% Synergy $0.39
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+16% Synergy $0.48
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+15% Synergy $0.56
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+15% Synergy $8.16
Detritivore Detritivore
+15% Synergy $2.26
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+14% Synergy $2.05
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+13% Synergy $0.38
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.95
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+12% Synergy $0.25
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+12% Synergy $0.64
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+9% Synergy $0.28
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $3.65
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+9% Synergy $3.20
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+9% Synergy $0.24
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+9% Synergy $0.47
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.21
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+6% Synergy $1.80
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $27.83
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+6% Synergy $0.63
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+5% Synergy $12.48
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+4% Synergy $1.91
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+2% Synergy $7.34
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+2% Synergy $3.42
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $3.23
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-2% Synergy $13.84
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $5.00
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.32
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-6% Synergy $43.78
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.26
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-8% Synergy $1.25

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+17% Synergy $2.86
Boil Boil
+12% Synergy $0.40
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $12.28
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+11% Synergy $3.92
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $11.93
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.44
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $12.62
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $13.35
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+3% Synergy $10.21
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+3% Synergy $0.55
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.29
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.30
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $66.81
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $4.04
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-3% Synergy $2.91
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.47
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-5% Synergy $10.38
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $1.00
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.88
Abrade Abrade
-9% Synergy $0.13
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $6.38

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+46% Synergy $4.44
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+43% Synergy $0.37
Tremble Tremble
+35% Synergy $0.16
Wildfire Wildfire
+33% Synergy $0.64
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+28% Synergy $0.63
Pillage Pillage
+28% Synergy $0.18
Epicenter Epicenter
+27% Synergy $3.05
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+23% Synergy $0.22
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+23% Synergy $7.67
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+22% Synergy $0.29
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+19% Synergy $3.55
By Force By Force
+17% Synergy $0.31
Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+17% Synergy $0.26
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+15% Synergy $0.14
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+13% Synergy $0.18
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+12% Synergy $3.66
Obliterate Obliterate
+12% Synergy $3.40
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $1.06
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+10% Synergy $4.25
Worldfire Worldfire
+10% Synergy $31.32
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+10% Synergy $1.47
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.21
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+8% Synergy $4.88
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+8% Synergy $2.07
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+8% Synergy $0.83
Icefall Icefall
+7% Synergy $0.21
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $1.45
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.16
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+6% Synergy $0.44
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $2.16
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+5% Synergy $0.33
Insurrection Insurrection
+5% Synergy $7.52
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+4% Synergy $0.27
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1907.80
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $7.98
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $4.52
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+3% Synergy $0.33
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $6.70
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+2% Synergy $3.95
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+2% Synergy $0.32
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.44
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.64
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-1% Synergy $1.75
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.35
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.96
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $1.81
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.36

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+37% Synergy $30.71
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+35% Synergy $3.67
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $8.93
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+22% Synergy $0.71
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.64
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+18% Synergy $0.36
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+15% Synergy $11.18
Mana Web Mana Web
+15% Synergy $17.36
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+13% Synergy $10.99
Meekstone Meekstone
+11% Synergy $11.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.61
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $39.40
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.79
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.47
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $12.81
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+5% Synergy $2.60
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+4% Synergy $38.22
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.47
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.36
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
0% Synergy $2.32
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $28.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $2.00
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $4.27

Enchantments

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

Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+43% Synergy $2.83
War's Toll War's Toll
+42% Synergy $9.34
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+40% Synergy $5.81
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+40% Synergy $1.20
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+37% Synergy $4.78
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.71
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+31% Synergy $0.49
Smoke Smoke
+26% Synergy $6.00
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+20% Synergy $1.58
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+18% Synergy $21.82
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+17% Synergy $7.24
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+14% Synergy $2.02
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+12% Synergy $3.47
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+12% Synergy $0.52
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+12% Synergy $3.42
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+11% Synergy $14.28
Impatience Impatience
+10% Synergy $0.36
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+9% Synergy $0.27
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.39
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.34
Repercussion Repercussion
+6% Synergy $7.04
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.28
Rivalry Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.38
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.40
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $28.97
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+2% Synergy $3.85
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.68
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $8.17
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.44
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy $16.97
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $12.46
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $1.34
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.25

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Torch of Defiance Chandra, Torch of Defiance
+13% Synergy $3.03
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+13% Synergy $0.43
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.29
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $9.77
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+4% Synergy $0.26

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+46% Synergy $0.29
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.89
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+32% Synergy $20.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+25% Synergy $7.66
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $15.36
Wasteland Wasteland
+20% Synergy $22.34
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.31
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.29
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+4% Synergy $0.62
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.44
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $44.85
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $38.11
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $1.48
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.21
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.13
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.36
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $8.73
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $11.31

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+34% Synergy $0.33
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+31% Synergy $0.67
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.30
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+22% Synergy $0.86
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+21% Synergy $4.63
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.28
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+17% Synergy $0.95
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+15% Synergy $0.37
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $9.66
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+10% Synergy $0.45
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $1.11
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+8% Synergy $1.32
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+8% Synergy $3.61
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.34
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+6% Synergy $34.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.18
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.29
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.49
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.44
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.89
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.24
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $191.56
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.29
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.16
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $20.05
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $70.39
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $1.79
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.77
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-3% Synergy $3.64

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 $1.06
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.52
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $13.35
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $7.96
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.26
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.30

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