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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $13.79

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

#878 Current Rank
#1107 Last Week
#746 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.

Sandworm Sandworm
+6% Synergy $0.06
Sabotender Sabotender
+5% Synergy $0.16
Avalanche of Sector 7 Avalanche of Sector 7
+3% Synergy $0.31
Lindblum, Industrial Regency Lindblum, Industrial Regency
0% Synergy $2.48
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-14% Synergy $4.85

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
+89% Synergy $7.43
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $3.90
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+68% Synergy $0.23
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+67% Synergy $0.83
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+63% Synergy $2.75
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+57% Synergy $0.32
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $5.53
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $7.61
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+55% Synergy $1.28
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+55% Synergy $1.67

Top Cards

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+52% Synergy $0.58
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
+51% Synergy $1.86
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+48% Synergy $1.30
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+43% Synergy $14.70
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+40% Synergy $0.46
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+35% Synergy $5.91
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+28% Synergy $2.73
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $7.78
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $1.13
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.34

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+9% Synergy $15.53
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+4% Synergy $92.16
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+2% Synergy $643.42
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy $26.15
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
0% Synergy $46.20
Mana Vault Mana Vault
0% Synergy $71.05
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $7.91
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.69

Creatures

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

Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+46% Synergy $0.18
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+41% Synergy $0.24
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+40% Synergy $0.85
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+38% Synergy $1.85
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+37% Synergy $0.79
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+36% Synergy $0.79
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+35% Synergy $0.25
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+34% Synergy $1.65
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+33% Synergy $0.15
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+33% Synergy $0.13
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+28% Synergy $5.36
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+28% Synergy $0.50
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+28% Synergy $8.74
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+27% Synergy $2.69
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+26% Synergy $0.37
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+25% Synergy $2.08
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+25% Synergy $0.76
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+23% Synergy $0.87
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+20% Synergy $1.52
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+20% Synergy $0.88
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+18% Synergy $0.36
Detritivore Detritivore
+17% Synergy $3.99
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+16% Synergy $1.93
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+15% Synergy $0.25
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+14% Synergy $0.83
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+13% Synergy $3.65
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $0.57
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+12% Synergy $3.00
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+11% Synergy $0.15
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+11% Synergy $0.28
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+10% Synergy $0.27
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+9% Synergy $0.64
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+8% Synergy $0.17
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+8% Synergy $6.04
Charmbreaker Devils Charmbreaker Devils
+8% Synergy $0.15
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+7% Synergy $21.28
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+6% Synergy $5.38
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+5% Synergy $0.64
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+3% Synergy $0.91
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+3% Synergy $1.70
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+3% Synergy $7.56
Zealous Conscripts Zealous Conscripts
+2% Synergy $0.21
Dockside Extortionist Dockside Extortionist
+1% Synergy $11.87
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-1% Synergy $9.06
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
-2% Synergy $1.43
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $2.44
Kessig Flamebreather Kessig Flamebreather
-2% Synergy $1.59
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.26
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-7% Synergy $0.23
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-10% Synergy $0.85

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+18% Synergy $1.93
Boil Boil
+13% Synergy $0.45
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+11% Synergy $3.18
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+10% Synergy $8.43
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+9% Synergy $0.12
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $6.27
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+5% Synergy $0.53
Guff Rewrites History Guff Rewrites History
+4% Synergy $2.85
Smash to Smithereens Smash to Smithereens
+4% Synergy $0.23
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $5.81
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+3% Synergy $0.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.38
Volcanic Fallout Volcanic Fallout
+2% Synergy $0.11
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+1% Synergy $5.39
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
0% Synergy $0.06
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-1% Synergy $0.28
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
-1% Synergy $2.33
Big Score Big Score
-4% Synergy $0.62
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-6% Synergy $8.49
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $0.98
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-7% Synergy $0.99
Abrade Abrade
-13% Synergy $0.15
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $4.20

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+46% Synergy $4.65
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+41% Synergy $0.41
Wildfire Wildfire
+37% Synergy $0.47
Tremble Tremble
+37% Synergy $0.16
Pillage Pillage
+31% Synergy $0.10
Epicenter Epicenter
+30% Synergy $1.90
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+27% Synergy $1.20
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+26% Synergy $0.14
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+25% Synergy $4.74
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+24% Synergy $0.58
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+22% Synergy $2.50
By Force By Force
+18% Synergy $0.36
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.12
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+14% Synergy $0.08
Obliterate Obliterate
+13% Synergy $3.24
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+13% Synergy $1.19
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+12% Synergy $1.84
Worldfire Worldfire
+11% Synergy $20.55
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+11% Synergy $0.65
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.22
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.03
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+9% Synergy $4.28
Icefall Icefall
+9% Synergy $0.16
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+9% Synergy $2.19
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+8% Synergy $0.83
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+7% Synergy $0.34
Insurrection Insurrection
+6% Synergy $6.51
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $0.71
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.41
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+6% Synergy $0.30
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+5% Synergy $0.16
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.99
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+5% Synergy $3.94
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $1474.14
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+4% Synergy $0.21
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+4% Synergy $0.20
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $0.75
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.23
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+3% Synergy $0.82
Rolling Earthquake Rolling Earthquake
+2% Synergy $2.83
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+1% Synergy $4.42
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.80
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.14
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
-1% Synergy $0.43
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
-2% Synergy $1.76
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-3% Synergy $0.08
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-4% Synergy $1.03
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $9.10
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-7% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+39% Synergy $27.08
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+35% Synergy $2.16
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $4.51
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+21% Synergy $0.52
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+19% Synergy $3.11
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+18% Synergy $0.39
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+15% Synergy $8.68
Mana Web Mana Web
+14% Synergy $15.08
Meekstone Meekstone
+12% Synergy $12.30
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+12% Synergy $11.23
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $4.45
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $31.55
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+7% Synergy $0.73
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+6% Synergy $3.59
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+6% Synergy $0.20
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+5% Synergy $14.59
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $17.97
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+5% Synergy $4.60
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.28
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.02
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
-1% Synergy $1.73
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-3% Synergy $17.15
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-14% Synergy $1.30

Enchantments

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

Spellshock Spellshock
+47% Synergy $4.88
Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+47% Synergy $1.89
War's Toll War's Toll
+46% Synergy $4.87
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+43% Synergy $0.81
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+41% Synergy $5.66
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+36% Synergy $4.91
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+34% Synergy $0.44
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+33% Synergy $0.86
Smoke Smoke
+27% Synergy $5.05
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+22% Synergy $0.74
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+21% Synergy $8.53
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+19% Synergy $4.58
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+16% Synergy $1.99
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+14% Synergy $0.99
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+14% Synergy $3.66
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+14% Synergy $0.34
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+12% Synergy $5.49
Impatience Impatience
+11% Synergy $0.30
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+10% Synergy $0.18
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.45
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.26
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+7% Synergy $0.35
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+7% Synergy $0.21
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+6% Synergy $0.57
Rivalry Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.34
Repercussion Repercussion
+4% Synergy $5.86
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+4% Synergy $2.85
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+4% Synergy $4.21
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+3% Synergy $16.17
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+3% Synergy $0.24
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+1% Synergy $1.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
0% Synergy $0.55
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $5.62
Count on Luck Count on Luck
-1% Synergy $0.35
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-3% Synergy $0.25

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
+10% Synergy $3.07
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.37
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $7.91
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+6% Synergy $0.17
Tibalt, Rakish Instigator Tibalt, Rakish Instigator
+5% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+48% Synergy $0.20
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.63
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+30% Synergy $14.84
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+27% Synergy $0.86
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $16.55
Wasteland Wasteland
+18% Synergy $21.49
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.15
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.19
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+2% Synergy $0.56
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $34.54
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $1.11
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-3% Synergy $38.71
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-5% Synergy $0.15
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-6% Synergy $0.47
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-8% Synergy $0.46
War Room War Room
-13% Synergy $2.73
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $11.65

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+35% Synergy $0.24
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+34% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+26% Synergy $0.16
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+23% Synergy $1.28
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+22% Synergy $2.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.22
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+18% Synergy $0.84
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+17% Synergy $0.23
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $7.59
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+9% Synergy $0.51
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+9% Synergy $1.66
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+8% Synergy $1.12
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+8% Synergy $3.01
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $17.16
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+7% Synergy $0.32
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.24
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $1.07
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+4% Synergy $4.82
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.56
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+3% Synergy $15.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+2% Synergy $1.33
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $24.69
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+2% Synergy $0.31
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $153.22
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
0% Synergy $0.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $67.47
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $1.29
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-3% Synergy $0.96
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-4% Synergy $3.61

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+16% Synergy $0.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+9% Synergy $1.03
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+8% Synergy $0.45
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+2% Synergy $11.68
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-5% Synergy $9.10
Mountain Mountain
-8% Synergy $0.06
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy $0.11

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