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Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Price tag $54.50

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#3741 Current Rank
#3587 Last Month

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's abilities and overall game plan.

Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+75% Synergy $1.20
Rancor Rancor
+65% Synergy $1.07
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+60% Synergy $0.10
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+60% Synergy $2.34
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+59% Synergy $9.50
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+57% Synergy $2.00
Strong Back Strong Back
+56% Synergy $0.46
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+54% Synergy $0.22
Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+50% Synergy $1.05
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+47% Synergy $1.05

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks.

Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+40% Synergy $0.69
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+36% Synergy $0.40
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+34% Synergy $0.26
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+33% Synergy $0.97
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+28% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
+26% Synergy $7.35
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+23% Synergy $1.84
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+18% Synergy $2.45
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+13% Synergy $0.30
Beast Within Beast Within
+11% Synergy $0.51

Game Changers

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

Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+8% Synergy $1009.05
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
0% Synergy $19.80
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-6% Synergy $5.89

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+41% Synergy $4.30
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+34% Synergy $3.88
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+33% Synergy $12.29
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+32% Synergy $0.05
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+32% Synergy $5.35
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+25% Synergy $2.42
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+24% Synergy $42.12
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+20% Synergy $2.80
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+20% Synergy $2.02
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+19% Synergy $0.63
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+18% Synergy $0.39
Thundering Mightmare Thundering Mightmare
+17% Synergy $0.42
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+16% Synergy $0.16
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+16% Synergy $1.83
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+13% Synergy $0.26
Meng Huo, Barbarian King Meng Huo, Barbarian King
+12% Synergy $78.76
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+12% Synergy $2.55
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+11% Synergy $9.09
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+11% Synergy $0.45
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+10% Synergy $10.33
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+9% Synergy $2.94
Taoist Mystic Taoist Mystic
+9% Synergy $29.05
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+8% Synergy $1.98
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+8% Synergy $0.25
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+8% Synergy $0.21
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+8% Synergy $0.20
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+7% Synergy $1.18
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+7% Synergy $0.65
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+7% Synergy $1.35
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+7% Synergy $1.24
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+6% Synergy $0.22
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+6% Synergy $0.13
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+6% Synergy $0.19
Zodiac Horse Zodiac Horse
+6% Synergy $40.14
Dawnstrider Dawnstrider
+6% Synergy $2.70
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
+5% Synergy $1.00
Temur Sabertooth Temur Sabertooth
+5% Synergy $0.89
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+5% Synergy $1.65
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+4% Synergy $3.06
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+4% Synergy $0.51
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+3% Synergy $15.76
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+3% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.20
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary Shigeki, Jukai Visionary
+3% Synergy $0.17
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+2% Synergy $22.51
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+1% Synergy $7.97
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
-3% Synergy $0.26
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-9% Synergy $0.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds Selvala, Heart of the Wilds
-11% Synergy $6.14
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-21% Synergy $4.20

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage safe.

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+32% Synergy $0.34
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+26% Synergy $4.76
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+21% Synergy $0.17
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+19% Synergy $0.86
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+18% Synergy $2.37
Reap Reap
+12% Synergy $2.04
Fog Fog
+8% Synergy $0.42
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+6% Synergy $0.51
Spore Cloud Spore Cloud
+6% Synergy $0.16
Crumble Crumble
+6% Synergy $1.66
Snag Snag
+6% Synergy $0.24
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+5% Synergy $2.39
Respite Respite
+5% Synergy $0.29
For the Ancestors For the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $2.71
Squall Line Squall Line
+5% Synergy $2.00
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+3% Synergy $5.16
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
+2% Synergy $4.93
Tail Swipe Tail Swipe
+2% Synergy $0.15
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
-1% Synergy $0.89
Overprotect Overprotect
-1% Synergy $2.01
Bite Down Bite Down
-2% Synergy $0.05
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-3% Synergy $1.11
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $6.26
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-5% Synergy $1.36
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-5% Synergy $0.86
Ram Through Ram Through
-7% Synergy $0.28
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-7% Synergy $2.75
Harrow Harrow
-12% Synergy $0.19
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-13% Synergy $0.10
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-16% Synergy $9.85

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's game plan and control the board.

Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+24% Synergy $1.85
Harmonize Harmonize
+20% Synergy $0.12
Rofellos's Gift Rofellos's Gift
+20% Synergy $0.30
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $5.48
Regrowth Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.43
Riding the Dilu Horse Riding the Dilu Horse
+15% Synergy $348.22
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+13% Synergy $0.17
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+12% Synergy $0.42
Borrowing the East Wind Borrowing the East Wind
+12% Synergy $73.05
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+11% Synergy $2.77
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+10% Synergy $0.44
Trip Wire Trip Wire
+9% Synergy $1.68
Bramblecrush Bramblecrush
+9% Synergy $0.13
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+8% Synergy $0.44
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+7% Synergy $0.26
Clear the Land Clear the Land
+6% Synergy $0.88
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.25
Farseek Farseek
+4% Synergy $0.37
Explore Explore
+3% Synergy $0.35
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.11
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-3% Synergy $3.08
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.14
Cultivate Cultivate
-4% Synergy $0.46
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-6% Synergy $0.24
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-7% Synergy $15.53
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-14% Synergy $0.66
Shamanic Revelation Shamanic Revelation
-15% Synergy $0.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+44% Synergy $13.50
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+41% Synergy $19.89
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+41% Synergy $0.49
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+40% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+39% Synergy $38.64
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+36% Synergy $36.41
Power Fist Power Fist
+33% Synergy $8.92
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+33% Synergy $2.52
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+32% Synergy $0.50
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+32% Synergy $3.67
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+30% Synergy $1.55
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+28% Synergy $0.72
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $37.91
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+28% Synergy $7.05
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.81
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+21% Synergy $43.68
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+17% Synergy $0.77
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+17% Synergy $2.27
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+17% Synergy $4.38
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.90
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+14% Synergy $2.96
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+13% Synergy $4.68
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+12% Synergy $5.38
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+12% Synergy $16.27
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+9% Synergy $0.25
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+9% Synergy $0.16
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+8% Synergy $1.70
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+8% Synergy $0.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $12.56
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+7% Synergy $3.56
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+6% Synergy $2.89
Adaptive Omnitool Adaptive Omnitool
+6% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+6% Synergy $8.73
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+6% Synergy $12.32
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+6% Synergy $3.23
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+6% Synergy $0.91
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+5% Synergy $1.57
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.13
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+4% Synergy $2.25
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+1% Synergy $0.23
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-9% Synergy $7.02
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-17% Synergy $60.53
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.86

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+42% Synergy $0.16
Colossification Colossification
+39% Synergy $0.44
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+34% Synergy $0.28
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+34% Synergy $0.23
Audacity Audacity
+31% Synergy $0.26
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.00
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+27% Synergy $0.82
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+25% Synergy $1.45
Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+23% Synergy $2.39
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+20% Synergy $0.84
Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+20% Synergy $0.66
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+19% Synergy $2.39
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+19% Synergy $3.30
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+19% Synergy $0.27
Gaea's Embrace Gaea's Embrace
+18% Synergy $0.38
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+17% Synergy $0.05
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $21.39
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+15% Synergy $1.81
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+14% Synergy $3.68
Well Rested Well Rested
+13% Synergy $1.26
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+13% Synergy $0.81
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+12% Synergy $2.76
Stamina Stamina
+12% Synergy $0.22
Lignify Lignify
+11% Synergy $1.53
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+9% Synergy $0.30
Talons of Wildwood Talons of Wildwood
+9% Synergy $0.09
Vow of Wildness Vow of Wildness
+9% Synergy $0.08
Primal Order Primal Order
+9% Synergy $1.58
Carapace Carapace
+9% Synergy $0.13
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+9% Synergy $3.67
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+8% Synergy $0.62
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+8% Synergy $0.14
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+8% Synergy $0.21
Lure Lure
+7% Synergy $0.16
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+6% Synergy $3.58
Exoskeletal Armor Exoskeletal Armor
+6% Synergy $0.31
Epic Proportions Epic Proportions
+6% Synergy $0.28
Gigantiform Gigantiform
+6% Synergy $0.24
Howl of the Hunt Howl of the Hunt
+6% Synergy $0.07
Tiger Claws Tiger Claws
+6% Synergy $0.10
Titania's Song Titania's Song
+6% Synergy $1.19
Aspect of Wolf Aspect of Wolf
+6% Synergy $0.54
Frog Tongue Frog Tongue
+6% Synergy $0.60
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $4.35
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $1.34
Fortitude Fortitude
+5% Synergy $0.23
Elephant Grass Elephant Grass
+5% Synergy $1.33
Abundance Abundance
+3% Synergy $1.46
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+3% Synergy $0.23
Exploration Exploration
-8% Synergy $26.92

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
+6% Synergy $1.76

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+17% Synergy $0.37
War Room War Room
+16% Synergy $4.92
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $6.03
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+14% Synergy $32.81
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+10% Synergy $0.45
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+9% Synergy $0.06
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+9% Synergy $1.30
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.23
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+5% Synergy $34.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+3% Synergy $38.24
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $2.77
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-4% Synergy $4.88
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-5% Synergy $1.27
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-6% Synergy $6.88
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-8% Synergy $8.20
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-14% Synergy $2.26
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-15% Synergy $0.17

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+14% Synergy $35.89
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+8% Synergy $1.21
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.92
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.15
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.10
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.34

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+19% Synergy $5.48
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $7.05
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.14
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.07
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+3% Synergy $25.57
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-4% Synergy $0.37
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.17

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage.

Kosei, Penitent Warlord Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
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Wilson, Refined Grizzly Sword Coast Sailor Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Sword Coast Sailor
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger Anara, Wolvid Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
Ayumi, the Last Visitor Ayumi, the Last Visitor
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Katerina of Myra's Marvels Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Flaming Fist Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Barret, Avalanche Leader Barret, Avalanche Leader
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kodama of the East Tree Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kodama of the East Tree Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger Tana, the Bloodsower Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Thrun, the Last Troll Thrun, the Last Troll
Skanos Dragonheart Cloakwood Hermit Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen
Skanos Dragonheart Hardy Outlander Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Halana, Kessig Ranger Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Slurrk, All-Ingesting Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tana, the Bloodsower Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Tana, the Bloodsower Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tahngarth, First Mate Tahngarth, First Mate
Akiri, Line-Slinger Kamahl, Heart of Krosa Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Kodama of the North Tree Kodama of the North Tree
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wilson, Refined Grizzly Popular Entertainer Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer