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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $9.78

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

#1007 Current Rank
#887 Last Week
#867 Past 2 Years

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.

Maelstrom Artisan Maelstrom Artisan
+5% Synergy $0.21
Daredevil, Fearless Fighter Daredevil, Fearless Fighter
+3% Synergy
Stick, Fearless Mentor Stick, Fearless Mentor
+2% Synergy
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-1% Synergy $0.40
Flashback Flashback
-3% Synergy $5.53

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
+87% Synergy $10.79
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $5.21
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+65% Synergy $0.29
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+63% Synergy $1.47
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+62% Synergy $2.35
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+57% Synergy $3.22
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $7.43
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $11.82
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+56% Synergy $0.44
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+52% Synergy $2.62

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 $2.76
Spellshock Spellshock
+51% Synergy $3.23
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+41% Synergy $25.13
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $2.55
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+36% Synergy $1.25
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+35% Synergy $7.02
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+26% Synergy $1.55
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $12.51
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.87
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+5% Synergy $0.35

Game Changers

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

Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+9% Synergy $24.77
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $167.83
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1122.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+2% Synergy $42.79
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $15.60
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $109.60
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-4% Synergy $129.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $108.23

Creatures

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+47% Synergy $0.63
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+44% Synergy $2.86
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+41% Synergy $0.21
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+41% Synergy $2.04
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+38% Synergy $0.44
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+38% Synergy $0.54
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+35% Synergy $1.75
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+35% Synergy $0.22
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+33% Synergy $1.99
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+32% Synergy $0.33
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+32% Synergy $4.86
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+29% Synergy $0.25
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+29% Synergy $6.63
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+27% Synergy $25.35
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+26% Synergy $2.21
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+24% Synergy $0.49
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+23% Synergy $0.58
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+20% Synergy $0.64
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+17% Synergy $0.73
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+16% Synergy $1.23
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+16% Synergy $0.37
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+15% Synergy $6.54
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+15% Synergy $0.45
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+14% Synergy $0.44
Detritivore Detritivore
+13% Synergy $2.82
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+13% Synergy $2.59
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $1.38
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+11% Synergy $0.31
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+11% Synergy $0.30
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+10% Synergy $0.39
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+9% Synergy $21.58
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $6.12
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+8% Synergy $0.26
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+8% Synergy $3.57
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+8% Synergy $0.49
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+8% Synergy $0.28
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.24
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+6% Synergy $2.07
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+5% Synergy $26.79
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+5% Synergy $13.03
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+3% Synergy $2.29
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+1% Synergy $7.51
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+0% Synergy $3.30
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+0% Synergy $4.97
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-1% Synergy $4.99
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-1% Synergy $16.69
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-4% Synergy $0.28
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-5% Synergy $48.00
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.30
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-8% Synergy $1.61

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+16% Synergy $2.94
Boil Boil
+12% Synergy $0.96
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $11.39
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+10% Synergy $3.41
Seething Song Seething Song
+8% Synergy $13.10
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+7% Synergy $0.11
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.50
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+4% Synergy $12.52
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy $6.22
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+3% Synergy $0.63
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.31
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+1% Synergy $0.33
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+0% Synergy $6.49
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+0% Synergy $67.16
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-1% Synergy $0.88
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.49
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy $10.35
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-5% Synergy $3.52
Big Score Big Score
-5% Synergy $0.53
Abrade Abrade
-6% Synergy $0.31
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $0.72
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-14% Synergy $7.12

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+45% Synergy $4.39
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+43% Synergy $0.33
Tremble Tremble
+33% Synergy $0.21
Wildfire Wildfire
+31% Synergy $1.16
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+28% Synergy $1.77
Pillage Pillage
+26% Synergy $0.29
Epicenter Epicenter
+25% Synergy $4.25
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+22% Synergy $0.25
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+22% Synergy $9.27
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+21% Synergy $0.29
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+17% Synergy $4.12
Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+17% Synergy $0.32
By Force By Force
+16% Synergy $0.35
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+14% Synergy $0.17
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+12% Synergy $3.77
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+12% Synergy $0.21
Obliterate Obliterate
+11% Synergy $3.49
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+11% Synergy $7.20
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+10% Synergy $1.57
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $1.00
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+9% Synergy $0.16
Worldfire Worldfire
+8% Synergy $30.94
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+8% Synergy $4.93
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+8% Synergy $2.26
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+7% Synergy $0.95
Icefall Icefall
+6% Synergy $0.22
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $1.26
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+6% Synergy $0.38
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+5% Synergy $1.34
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $2063.83
Boltwave Boltwave
+4% Synergy $2.63
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+4% Synergy $0.34
Insurrection Insurrection
+4% Synergy $9.63
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $3.95
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+3% Synergy $6.20
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+3% Synergy $0.35
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.30
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+2% Synergy $7.75
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+1% Synergy $0.56
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+1% Synergy $4.16
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.63
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+0% Synergy $0.32
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.18
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-1% Synergy $0.31
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-1% Synergy $0.25
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-2% Synergy $2.59
Reckless Impulse Reckless Impulse
-2% Synergy $1.69
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-4% Synergy $0.25
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-5% Synergy $0.29

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+37% Synergy $33.87
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+33% Synergy $5.10
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+22% Synergy $9.57
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+22% Synergy $0.47
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.80
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+17% Synergy $0.38
Mana Web Mana Web
+14% Synergy $17.39
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+14% Synergy $11.25
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+14% Synergy $16.97
Meekstone Meekstone
+11% Synergy $12.24
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+7% Synergy $30.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+6% Synergy $4.39
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.13
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+5% Synergy $0.96
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+5% Synergy $14.90
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+4% Synergy $2.70
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+4% Synergy $0.39
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $1.07
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+3% Synergy $34.51
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+2% Synergy $5.01
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+0% Synergy $2.69
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $27.95
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-15% Synergy $6.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.91

Enchantments

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

War's Toll War's Toll
+41% Synergy $11.14
Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+41% Synergy $3.82
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+39% Synergy $6.52
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+38% Synergy $1.16
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+37% Synergy $4.50
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.91
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+29% Synergy $0.56
Smoke Smoke
+26% Synergy $8.44
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+18% Synergy $3.00
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+17% Synergy $7.77
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+17% Synergy $17.18
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+13% Synergy $2.41
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+12% Synergy $3.42
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+11% Synergy $0.43
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+10% Synergy $3.40
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+10% Synergy $13.16
Impatience Impatience
+9% Synergy $0.30
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+8% Synergy $0.42
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+8% Synergy $0.33
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.24
Repercussion Repercussion
+6% Synergy $9.52
Rivalry Rivalry
+5% Synergy $0.36
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+5% Synergy $0.29
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+4% Synergy $0.39
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+4% Synergy $0.35
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+3% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+3% Synergy $4.64
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $24.78
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+2% Synergy $7.58
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+1% Synergy $7.10
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+0% Synergy $0.53
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy $14.32
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-1% Synergy $0.30
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-1% Synergy $2.43
City on Fire City on Fire
-1% Synergy $12.00

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 $2.94
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.41
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.69
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $9.56

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+45% Synergy $0.35
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.91
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+32% Synergy $21.71
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+23% Synergy $3.86
Wasteland Wasteland
+21% Synergy $28.49
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $16.96
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.28
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.21
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $0.77
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.33
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy $41.36
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $2.14
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.80
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.25
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-6% Synergy $0.35
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.42
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $2.41

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.39
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+29% Synergy $0.39
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+23% Synergy $0.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+20% Synergy $1.08
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $5.50
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.19
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+16% Synergy $1.64
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+15% Synergy $0.40
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+11% Synergy $11.88
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $1.10
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $2.20
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+7% Synergy $4.44
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.58
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.38
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+4% Synergy $3.30
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy $35.66
Star Compass Star Compass
+4% Synergy $0.52
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.50
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+2% Synergy $0.23
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+2% Synergy $37.57
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $240.66
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.32
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.85
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+1% Synergy $20.66
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.32
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
0% Synergy $0.41
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
0% Synergy $3.39
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-2% Synergy $3.59

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+18% Synergy $0.54
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $1.00
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.73
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy $16.30
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $9.02
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $2.00
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.30

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