Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
$54.50
$54.50Legendary Creature — Human Advisor
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
Mono-Green Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's abilities and overall game plan.
Snake Umbra+75% Synergy
$1.20
Rancor+65% Synergy
$1.07
Blanchwood Armor+60% Synergy
$0.10
Blackblade Reforged+60% Synergy
$2.34
Bear Umbra+59% Synergy
$9.50
Ancestral Mask+57% Synergy
$2.00
Strong Back+56% Synergy
$0.46
Spider Umbra+54% Synergy
$0.22
Hydra's Growth+50% Synergy
$1.05
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+40% Synergy
$0.69
Arbor Elf+36% Synergy
$0.40
Wild Growth+34% Synergy
$0.26
Fyndhorn Elves+33% Synergy
$0.97
Llanowar Elves+28% Synergy
$0.21
Three Visits+26% Synergy
$7.35
Nature's Lore+23% Synergy
$1.84
Emerald Medallion+18% Synergy
$2.45
Elvish Mystic+13% Synergy
$0.30
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+8% Synergy
$1009.05
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
$19.80
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+41% Synergy
$4.30
Ulvenwald Tracker+34% Synergy
$3.88
Birds of Paradise+33% Synergy
$12.29
Tanglespan Lookout+32% Synergy
$0.05
Setessan Champion+32% Synergy
$5.35
Eidolon of Blossoms+25% Synergy
$2.42
Argothian Enchantress+24% Synergy
$42.12
Elvish Piper+20% Synergy
$2.80
Verduran Enchantress+20% Synergy
$2.02
Forgotten Ancient+19% Synergy
$0.63
Wood Elves+18% Synergy
$0.39
Thundering Mightmare+17% Synergy
$0.42
Reclamation Sage+16% Synergy
$0.16
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+16% Synergy
$1.83
Titanoth Rex+13% Synergy
$0.26
Meng Huo, Barbarian King+12% Synergy
$78.76
Herald of the Pantheon+12% Synergy
$2.55
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+11% Synergy
$9.09
Scrapshooter+11% Synergy
$0.45
Silent Arbiter+10% Synergy
$10.33
Oracle of Mul Daya+9% Synergy
$2.94
Taoist Mystic+9% Synergy
$29.05
Boreal Druid+8% Synergy
$1.98
Nyxborn Hydra+8% Synergy
$0.25
Taunting Elf+8% Synergy
$0.21
Elvish Archivist+8% Synergy
$0.20
Eternal Witness+7% Synergy
$1.18
Avenger of Zendikar+7% Synergy
$0.65
Elvish Spirit Guide+7% Synergy
$1.35
Druid of Purification+7% Synergy
$1.24
Sakura-Tribe Elder+6% Synergy
$0.22
Acidic Slime+6% Synergy
$0.13
Diamond Mare+6% Synergy
$0.19
Zodiac Horse+6% Synergy
$40.14
Dawnstrider+6% Synergy
$2.70
Llanowar Tribe+5% Synergy
$1.00
Temur Sabertooth+5% Synergy
$0.89
Destiny Spinner+5% Synergy
$1.65
Omnath, Locus of Mana+4% Synergy
$3.06
Gilded Goose+4% Synergy
$0.51
Delighted Halfling+3% Synergy
$15.76
Bighorner Rancher+3% Synergy
$0.28
Solemn Simulacrum+3% Synergy
$0.20
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+3% Synergy
$0.17
Nyxbloom Ancient+2% Synergy
$22.51
Nylea, God of the Hunt+1% Synergy
$7.97
Scavenging Ooze-3% Synergy
$0.26
Karametra's Acolyte-9% Synergy
$0.26
Selvala, Heart of the Wilds-11% Synergy
$6.14
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+32% Synergy
$0.34
Obscuring Haze+26% Synergy
$4.76
Tifa's Limit Break+21% Synergy
$0.17
Krosan Grip+19% Synergy
$0.86
Arachnogenesis+18% Synergy
$2.37
Reap+12% Synergy
$2.04
Fog+8% Synergy
$0.42
Primal Bellow+6% Synergy
$0.51
Spore Cloud+6% Synergy
$0.16
Crumble+6% Synergy
$1.66
Snag+6% Synergy
$0.24
Moment's Peace+5% Synergy
$2.39
Respite+5% Synergy
$0.29
For the Ancestors+5% Synergy
$2.71
Squall Line+5% Synergy
$2.00
Noxious Revival+3% Synergy
$5.16
Archdruid's Charm+2% Synergy
$4.93
Tail Swipe+2% Synergy
$0.15
Tyvar's Stand-1% Synergy
$0.89
Overprotect-1% Synergy
$2.01
Bite Down-2% Synergy
$0.05
Return of the Wildspeaker-3% Synergy
$1.11
Force of Vigor-4% Synergy
$6.26
Collective Resistance-5% Synergy
$1.36
Gaea's Gift-5% Synergy
$0.86
Ram Through-7% Synergy
$0.28
Tamiyo's Safekeeping-7% Synergy
$2.75
Harrow-12% Synergy
$0.19
Snakeskin Veil-13% Synergy
$0.10
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+24% Synergy
$1.85
Harmonize+20% Synergy
$0.12
Rofellos's Gift+20% Synergy
$0.30
Bala Ged Recovery+19% Synergy
$5.48
Regrowth+16% Synergy
$0.43
Riding the Dilu Horse+15% Synergy
$348.22
Pick Your Poison+13% Synergy
$0.17
Hunter's Prowess+12% Synergy
$0.42
Borrowing the East Wind+12% Synergy
$73.05
Soul's Majesty+11% Synergy
$2.77
Exponential Growth+10% Synergy
$0.44
Trip Wire+9% Synergy
$1.68
Bramblecrush+9% Synergy
$0.13
Rampant Growth+8% Synergy
$0.44
Pest Infestation+7% Synergy
$0.26
Clear the Land+6% Synergy
$0.88
Gaea's Blessing+5% Synergy
$0.25
Farseek+4% Synergy
$0.37
Explore+3% Synergy
$0.35
Kodama's Reach0% Synergy
$1.11
Traverse the Outlands-3% Synergy
$3.08
Bushwhack-3% Synergy
$0.14
Cultivate-4% Synergy
$0.46
Genesis Wave-6% Synergy
$0.24
Green Sun's Zenith-7% Synergy
$15.53
Skyshroud Claim-14% Synergy
$0.66
Shamanic Revelation-15% Synergy
$0.90
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Hammer of Nazahn+44% Synergy
$13.50
Mithril Coat+41% Synergy
$19.89
Ring of Kalonia+41% Synergy
$0.49
Haunted Cloak+40% Synergy
$0.20
Commander's Plate+39% Synergy
$38.64
Shadowspear+36% Synergy
$36.41
Power Fist+33% Synergy
$8.92
Trailblazer's Boots+33% Synergy
$2.52
Prowler's Helm+32% Synergy
$0.50
Belt of Giant Strength+32% Synergy
$3.67
Loxodon Warhammer+30% Synergy
$1.55
Strata Scythe+28% Synergy
$0.72
Sword of Feast and Famine+28% Synergy
$37.91
Staff of Titania+28% Synergy
$7.05
Basilisk Collar+28% Synergy
$3.81
Sword of Fire and Ice+21% Synergy
$43.68
Sword of Vengeance+17% Synergy
$0.77
Nettlecyst+17% Synergy
$2.27
Darksteel Plate+17% Synergy
$4.38
Thran Power Suit+16% Synergy
$0.90
Scepter of Celebration+14% Synergy
$2.96
Bone Sabres+13% Synergy
$4.68
Sword of the Animist+12% Synergy
$5.38
Sword of Body and Mind+12% Synergy
$16.27
Rogue's Gloves+9% Synergy
$0.25
Barrow-Blade+9% Synergy
$0.16
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+8% Synergy
$1.70
Cliffhaven Kitesail+8% Synergy
$0.10
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+7% Synergy
$12.56
Lost Jitte+7% Synergy
$3.56
Pip-Boy 3000+6% Synergy
$2.89
Adaptive Omnitool+6% Synergy
$1.59
Sword of Forge and Frontier+6% Synergy
$8.73
Sword of Light and Shadow+6% Synergy
$12.32
Helm of the Gods+6% Synergy
$3.23
Crystal Chimes+6% Synergy
$0.91
Colossus Hammer+5% Synergy
$1.57
Hero's Blade+5% Synergy
$0.13
Leyline Axe+4% Synergy
$2.25
Fireshrieker+1% Synergy
$0.23
The Earth Crystal-9% Synergy
$7.02
The Great Henge-17% Synergy
$60.53
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+42% Synergy
$0.16
Colossification+39% Synergy
$0.44
Raised by Giants+34% Synergy
$0.28
Boar Umbra+34% Synergy
$0.23
Audacity+31% Synergy
$0.26
Utopia Sprawl+28% Synergy
$1.00
Indomitable Might+27% Synergy
$0.82
Enchantress's Presence+25% Synergy
$1.45
Mark of Sakiko+23% Synergy
$2.39
Colossal Majesty+20% Synergy
$0.84
Predatory Hunger+20% Synergy
$0.66
Unnatural Growth+19% Synergy
$2.39
Song of the Dryads+19% Synergy
$3.30
Season of Growth+19% Synergy
$0.27
Gaea's Embrace+18% Synergy
$0.38
Setessan Training+17% Synergy
$0.05
Sylvan Library+15% Synergy
$21.39
Canopy Cover+15% Synergy
$1.81
Eldrazi Conscription+14% Synergy
$3.68
Well Rested+13% Synergy
$1.26
Fertile Ground+13% Synergy
$0.81
Keen Sense+12% Synergy
$2.76
Stamina+12% Synergy
$0.22
Lignify+11% Synergy
$1.53
Overgrowth+9% Synergy
$0.30
Talons of Wildwood+9% Synergy
$0.09
Vow of Wildness+9% Synergy
$0.08
Primal Order+9% Synergy
$1.58
Carapace+9% Synergy
$0.13
Eladamri's Vineyard+9% Synergy
$3.67
Giant Inheritance+8% Synergy
$0.62
Rune of Might+8% Synergy
$0.14
Prodigious Growth+8% Synergy
$0.21
Lure+7% Synergy
$0.16
Vernal Bloom+6% Synergy
$3.58
Exoskeletal Armor+6% Synergy
$0.31
Epic Proportions+6% Synergy
$0.28
Gigantiform+6% Synergy
$0.24
Howl of the Hunt+6% Synergy
$0.07
Tiger Claws+6% Synergy
$0.10
Titania's Song+6% Synergy
$1.19
Aspect of Wolf+6% Synergy
$0.54
Frog Tongue+6% Synergy
$0.60
Carpet of Flowers+5% Synergy
$4.35
Alpha Authority+5% Synergy
$1.34
Fortitude+5% Synergy
$0.23
Elephant Grass+5% Synergy
$1.33
Abundance+3% Synergy
$1.46
Sixth Sense+3% Synergy
$0.23
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+6% Synergy
$1.76
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Rogue's Passage+17% Synergy
$0.37
War Room+16% Synergy
$4.92
Witch's Clinic+15% Synergy
$6.03
Boseiju, Who Endures+14% Synergy
$32.81
Bonders' Enclave+10% Synergy
$0.45
Tranquil Thicket+9% Synergy
$0.06
Cathedral of War+9% Synergy
$1.30
Buried Ruin+7% Synergy
$0.23
Urza's Saga+5% Synergy
$34.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+3% Synergy
$38.24
Tyrite Sanctum+3% Synergy
$2.77
Castle Garenbrig-4% Synergy
$4.88
Dryad Arbor-5% Synergy
$1.27
Shifting Woodland-6% Synergy
$6.88
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-8% Synergy
$8.20
Reliquary Tower-14% Synergy
$2.26
Mosswort Bridge-15% Synergy
$0.17
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Jeweled Lotus+14% Synergy
$35.89
Sol Ring+8% Synergy
$1.21
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.17
Fellwar Stone+5% Synergy
$0.92
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.15
Moss Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.10
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+19% Synergy
$5.48
Forbidden Orchard+6% Synergy
$7.05
Exotic Orchard+5% Synergy
$0.14
Forest+4% Synergy
$0.07
Talon Gates of Madara+3% Synergy
$25.57
Blighted Woodland-4% Synergy
$0.37
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
Grunn, the Lonely King
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Raised by Giants
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Sword Coast Sailor
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
Ayumi, the Last Visitor
Galea, Kindler of Hope
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Barret, Avalanche Leader
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Thrun, the Last Troll
Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen
Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Gilanra, Caller of Wirewood
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Halana, Kessig Ranger
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Slurrk, All-Ingesting
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Tahngarth, First Mate
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Kodama of the North Tree
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer