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Zo-Zu the Punisher
Price tag $8.83

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

#1002 Current Rank
#1004 Last Week
#850 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.

Maelstrom Artisan Maelstrom Artisan
+4% Synergy $0.24
Fast Forward Fast Forward
+1% Synergy $0.37
Jennika's Technique Jennika's Technique
+1% Synergy $0.17
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-1% Synergy $0.33
Flashback Flashback
-4% Synergy $4.78

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 $9.32
Manabarbs Manabarbs
+80% Synergy $5.15
Harsh Mentor Harsh Mentor
+66% Synergy $0.28
Sulfuric Vortex Sulfuric Vortex
+64% Synergy $1.60
Burning Earth Burning Earth
+63% Synergy $3.52
Price of Progress Price of Progress
+56% Synergy $8.23
From the Ashes From the Ashes
+56% Synergy $1.60
Dingus Egg Dingus Egg
+56% Synergy $0.40
Price of Glory Price of Glory
+56% Synergy $11.95
Cemetery Gatekeeper Cemetery Gatekeeper
+53% Synergy $2.51

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 $5.02
Spellshock Spellshock
+51% Synergy $3.71
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
+42% Synergy $26.85
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+38% Synergy $1.14
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+38% Synergy $2.73
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+36% Synergy $6.93
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+26% Synergy $2.38
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+17% Synergy $11.47
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+11% Synergy $0.64
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% 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 $23.30
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+6% Synergy $157.73
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+3% Synergy $41.77
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1066.67
Gamble Gamble
+1% Synergy $15.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+1% Synergy $108.93
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-5% Synergy $122.46
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy $98.98

Creatures

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

Stoneshaker Shaman Stoneshaker Shaman
+48% Synergy $0.71
Heartless Hidetsugu Heartless Hidetsugu
+45% Synergy $2.42
Akki Blizzard-Herder Akki Blizzard-Herder
+42% Synergy $0.19
Rampaging Ferocidon Rampaging Ferocidon
+40% Synergy $1.14
Rug of Smothering Rug of Smothering
+39% Synergy $0.51
Tunnel Ignus Tunnel Ignus
+38% Synergy $0.48
Sunspine Lynx Sunspine Lynx
+35% Synergy $1.89
Scytheclaw Raptor Scytheclaw Raptor
+35% Synergy $0.24
Keldon Firebombers Keldon Firebombers
+34% Synergy $2.34
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+32% Synergy $4.67
Krenko's Buzzcrusher Krenko's Buzzcrusher
+32% Synergy $0.30
Razorkin Needlehead Razorkin Needlehead
+30% Synergy $6.23
Invader Parasite Invader Parasite
+30% Synergy $0.25
Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might Temple of Power Ojer Axonil, Deepest Might
+28% Synergy $25.04
Eidolon of the Great Revel Eidolon of the Great Revel
+27% Synergy $2.10
Immolation Shaman Immolation Shaman
+25% Synergy $0.39
Dwarven Driller Dwarven Driller
+24% Synergy $0.53
Dwarven Blastminer Dwarven Blastminer
+21% Synergy $0.67
Obsidian Fireheart Obsidian Fireheart
+19% Synergy $0.81
Dwarven Miner Dwarven Miner
+18% Synergy $2.13
Fanatic of Mogis Fanatic of Mogis
+16% Synergy $0.33
Magebane Lizard Magebane Lizard
+15% Synergy $0.41
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+15% Synergy $5.41
Viashino Heretic Viashino Heretic
+15% Synergy $0.46
Detritivore Detritivore
+14% Synergy $2.52
Mine Layer Mine Layer
+14% Synergy $2.49
Magus of the Wheel Magus of the Wheel
+12% Synergy $1.12
Zhao, the Moon Slayer Zhao, the Moon Slayer
+12% Synergy $0.31
Embermaw Hellion Embermaw Hellion
+12% Synergy $0.28
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+11% Synergy $17.40
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+11% Synergy $0.39
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+9% Synergy $0.30
Gleeful Arsonist Gleeful Arsonist
+9% Synergy $4.44
Stigma Lasher Stigma Lasher
+9% Synergy $3.37
Scab-Clan Berserker Scab-Clan Berserker
+9% Synergy $0.26
Orcish Settlers Orcish Settlers
+8% Synergy $0.47
Brash Taunter Brash Taunter
+7% Synergy $1.77
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.22
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+6% Synergy $21.46
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+5% Synergy $13.21
Chandra's Incinerator Chandra's Incinerator
+4% Synergy $2.35
Neheb, the Eternal Neheb, the Eternal
+1% Synergy $6.88
Hellkite Tyrant Hellkite Tyrant
+1% Synergy $4.02
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
0% Synergy $2.99
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
-2% Synergy $14.78
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
-2% Synergy $5.51
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
-5% Synergy $0.30
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
-6% Synergy $48.50
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.27
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
-8% Synergy $1.36

Instants

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

Reverberate Reverberate
+17% Synergy $3.60
Boil Boil
+12% Synergy $0.43
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+11% Synergy $12.32
Volcanic Offering Volcanic Offering
+11% Synergy $3.77
Seething Song Seething Song
+9% Synergy $12.68
Seismic Strike Seismic Strike
+8% Synergy $0.12
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
+6% Synergy $1.48
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.03
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+4% Synergy $11.05
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+4% Synergy $14.01
Risk Factor Risk Factor
+3% Synergy $0.65
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
+2% Synergy $0.26
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+2% Synergy $0.24
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+1% Synergy $67.64
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+1% Synergy $5.59
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-2% Synergy $2.89
Demand Answers Demand Answers
-3% Synergy $0.46
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-4% Synergy $9.52
Big Score Big Score
-6% Synergy $0.63
Unexpected Windfall Unexpected Windfall
-6% Synergy $3.09
Abrade Abrade
-8% Synergy $0.35
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-14% Synergy $1.71
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $5.91

Sorceries

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

Ruination Ruination
+45% Synergy $4.41
Cleansing Wildfire Cleansing Wildfire
+43% Synergy $0.40
Tremble Tremble
+34% Synergy $0.21
Wildfire Wildfire
+32% Synergy $0.72
Acidic Soil Acidic Soil
+28% Synergy $0.82
Pillage Pillage
+27% Synergy $0.21
Epicenter Epicenter
+26% Synergy $3.25
Roiling Terrain Roiling Terrain
+23% Synergy $0.20
Tectonic Break Tectonic Break
+22% Synergy $8.35
Molten Rain Molten Rain
+22% Synergy $0.29
Wake of Destruction Wake of Destruction
+18% Synergy $4.10
Price of Freedom Price of Freedom
+17% Synergy $0.27
By Force By Force
+16% Synergy $0.38
Geomancer's Gambit Geomancer's Gambit
+15% Synergy $0.20
Stone Rain Stone Rain
+12% Synergy $0.19
Thoughts of Ruin Thoughts of Ruin
+12% Synergy $3.82
Obliterate Obliterate
+12% Synergy $3.47
Reforge the Soul Reforge the Soul
+11% Synergy $4.58
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $0.78
Boom // Bust Boom // Bust
+10% Synergy $1.60
Seismic Spike Seismic Spike
+10% Synergy $0.20
Worldfire Worldfire
+9% Synergy $29.96
Jokulhaups Jokulhaups
+8% Synergy $4.79
Decree of Annihilation Decree of Annihilation
+8% Synergy $2.20
Bend or Break Bend or Break
+8% Synergy $0.84
Icefall Icefall
+7% Synergy $0.20
Star of Extinction Star of Extinction
+6% Synergy $1.17
Shattering Spree Shattering Spree
+6% Synergy $1.13
Lava Blister Lava Blister
+6% Synergy $0.42
Boltwave Boltwave
+5% Synergy $1.50
Shatterstorm Shatterstorm
+5% Synergy $0.32
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
+4% Synergy $2063.83
Flame Rift Flame Rift
+4% Synergy $0.28
Insurrection Insurrection
+4% Synergy $9.53
Prisoner's Dilemma Prisoner's Dilemma
+4% Synergy $6.34
Molten Psyche Molten Psyche
+4% Synergy $4.57
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
+3% Synergy $0.34
Wheel of Misfortune Wheel of Misfortune
+3% Synergy $7.29
Grab the Prize Grab the Prize
+3% Synergy $0.37
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+2% Synergy $3.95
Fiery Confluence Fiery Confluence
+2% Synergy $0.37
Reckless Handling Reckless Handling
+1% Synergy $0.34
Earthquake Earthquake
+1% Synergy $0.65
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
0% Synergy $1.22
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-2% Synergy $0.30
Tormenting Voice Tormenting Voice
-2% Synergy $0.15
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.34
Wrenn's Resolve Wrenn's Resolve
-3% Synergy $2.21
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.26
Light Up the Stage Light Up the Stage
-6% Synergy $0.32

Utility Artifacts

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

Crucible of Worlds Crucible of Worlds
+37% Synergy $30.77
Storm Cauldron Storm Cauldron
+35% Synergy $4.62
Crawlspace Crawlspace
+23% Synergy $8.12
Winter Moon Winter Moon
+22% Synergy $0.48
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+21% Synergy $3.73
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+17% Synergy $0.41
Mana Web Mana Web
+15% Synergy $17.50
Winter Orb Winter Orb
+14% Synergy $14.84
Ensnaring Bridge Ensnaring Bridge
+14% Synergy $11.20
Meekstone Meekstone
+11% Synergy $12.14
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+8% Synergy $35.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+7% Synergy $3.70
God-Pharaoh's Statue God-Pharaoh's Statue
+6% Synergy $0.78
Howling Mine Howling Mine
+6% Synergy $5.20
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+6% Synergy $14.39
Sun Droplet Sun Droplet
+5% Synergy $0.37
Orb of Dreams Orb of Dreams
+5% Synergy $2.76
Damping Sphere Damping Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.45
Mycosynth Lattice Mycosynth Lattice
+4% Synergy $37.96
Vexing Bauble Vexing Bauble
+3% Synergy $1.04
Endless Atlas Endless Atlas
+1% Synergy $1.99
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
-5% Synergy $28.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-15% Synergy $1.85
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.

War's Toll War's Toll
+41% Synergy $12.22
Tectonic Instability Tectonic Instability
+41% Synergy $3.90
Furnace of Rath Furnace of Rath
+39% Synergy $5.97
Impending Disaster Impending Disaster
+39% Synergy $1.12
Citadel of Pain Citadel of Pain
+37% Synergy $5.94
Roiling Vortex Roiling Vortex
+35% Synergy $1.81
Mechanized Warfare Mechanized Warfare
+31% Synergy $0.70
Smoke Smoke
+26% Synergy $7.16
Pyrostatic Pillar Pyrostatic Pillar
+19% Synergy $2.52
Fiery Emancipation Fiery Emancipation
+18% Synergy $16.84
Stranglehold Stranglehold
+17% Synergy $7.65
Burning Sands Burning Sands
+14% Synergy $2.35
Dictate of the Twin Gods Dictate of the Twin Gods
+12% Synergy $2.50
Leyline of Combustion Leyline of Combustion
+12% Synergy $0.44
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+11% Synergy $10.64
Leyline of Punishment Leyline of Punishment
+11% Synergy $3.21
Impatience Impatience
+10% Synergy $0.34
Enchanter's Bane Enchanter's Bane
+9% Synergy $0.22
Blood Sun Blood Sun
+9% Synergy $0.38
Powerbalance Powerbalance
+8% Synergy $0.26
Repercussion Repercussion
+6% Synergy $8.78
Curse of Shaken Faith Curse of Shaken Faith
+6% Synergy $0.30
Rivalry Rivalry
+6% Synergy $0.36
Gratuitous Violence Gratuitous Violence
+5% Synergy $0.36
Court of Ire Court of Ire
+5% Synergy $0.39
Tectonic Reformation Tectonic Reformation
+4% Synergy $0.34
Valakut Exploration Valakut Exploration
+3% Synergy $4.36
Braid of Fire Braid of Fire
+2% Synergy $25.52
Artist's Talent Artist's Talent
+2% Synergy $6.61
Spiteful Banditry Spiteful Banditry
+2% Synergy $7.61
Count on Luck Count on Luck
+1% Synergy $0.44
Pyrohemia Pyrohemia
0% Synergy $18.30
City on Fire City on Fire
-2% Synergy $11.53
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
-2% Synergy $1.46
Outpost Siege Outpost Siege
-2% Synergy $0.27

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 $3.05
Koth, Fire of Resistance Koth, Fire of Resistance
+12% Synergy $0.39
Koth of the Hammer Koth of the Hammer
+7% Synergy $1.41
Chandra, Awakened Inferno Chandra, Awakened Inferno
+7% Synergy $10.87
Jaya, Venerated Firemage Jaya, Venerated Firemage
+4% Synergy $0.27

Utility Lands

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

Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+46% Synergy $0.33
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+41% Synergy $0.95
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+32% Synergy $22.89
Darksteel Citadel Darksteel Citadel
+24% Synergy $4.64
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
+21% Synergy $17.28
Wasteland Wasteland
+21% Synergy $26.69
Volatile Fault Volatile Fault
+17% Synergy $0.23
Tectonic Edge Tectonic Edge
+9% Synergy $0.24
Shivan Gorge Shivan Gorge
+3% Synergy $1.05
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
0% Synergy $0.40
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-2% Synergy $51.64
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-2% Synergy $39.96
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
-2% Synergy $1.62
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
-4% Synergy $0.29
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
-7% Synergy $0.36
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-7% Synergy $1.16
War Room War Room
-12% Synergy $2.36
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-14% Synergy $10.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
+33% Synergy $0.34
Darksteel Ingot Darksteel Ingot
+30% Synergy $0.38
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+24% Synergy $0.34
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+21% Synergy $0.49
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+20% Synergy $0.33
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+20% Synergy $4.45
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+17% Synergy $0.86
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
+15% Synergy $0.39
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $10.98
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+11% Synergy $0.43
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+11% Synergy $0.63
Heart of Ramos Heart of Ramos
+8% Synergy $3.99
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+7% Synergy $1.41
Pristine Talisman Pristine Talisman
+6% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+5% Synergy $1.19
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+5% Synergy $36.62
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+5% Synergy $0.34
Star Compass Star Compass
+5% Synergy $0.57
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.89
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+3% Synergy $37.54
Hedron Archive Hedron Archive
+3% Synergy $0.19
Prismatic Lens Prismatic Lens
+3% Synergy $0.39
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+2% Synergy $215.47
Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+2% Synergy $0.36
Nyx Lotus Nyx Lotus
+2% Synergy $5.42
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+2% Synergy $21.19
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $72.62
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
-1% Synergy $0.44
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
-1% Synergy $3.37

Lands

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

Demolition Field Demolition Field
+18% Synergy $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+10% Synergy $0.78
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
+10% Synergy $0.46
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $15.03
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
-3% Synergy $8.34
Mountain Mountain
-9% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-11% Synergy $0.27

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