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Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Price tag $40.70

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How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks.

Level Up Level Up
+30% Synergy $2.82

High Synergy Cards

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

Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+70% Synergy $1.19
Rancor Rancor
+56% Synergy $1.56
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+56% Synergy $2.83
Blanchwood Armor Blanchwood Armor
+55% Synergy $0.26
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+55% Synergy $9.95
Strong Back Strong Back
+54% Synergy $1.84
Spider Umbra Spider Umbra
+50% Synergy $0.33
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+50% Synergy $3.12
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+46% Synergy $0.25
Colossification Colossification
+44% Synergy $0.49

Top Cards

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

Hydra's Growth Hydra's Growth
+43% Synergy $2.16
Kenrith's Transformation Kenrith's Transformation
+35% Synergy $0.97
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+30% Synergy $0.40
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
+30% Synergy $1.07
Fyndhorn Elves Fyndhorn Elves
+28% Synergy $2.42
Arbor Elf Arbor Elf
+26% Synergy $0.65
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
+20% Synergy $0.35
Elvish Mystic Elvish Mystic
+9% Synergy $0.40
Emerald Medallion Emerald Medallion
+9% Synergy $2.46
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.46

Game Changers

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

Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
+2% Synergy $26.91
Gaea's Cradle Gaea's Cradle
+1% Synergy $1374.41
Seedborn Muse Seedborn Muse
-7% Synergy $13.48

Creatures

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

Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+37% Synergy $5.71
Tanglespan Lookout Tanglespan Lookout
+37% Synergy $0.25
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+31% Synergy $4.84
Argothian Enchantress Argothian Enchantress
+28% Synergy $55.05
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+28% Synergy $13.64
Eidolon of Blossoms Eidolon of Blossoms
+28% Synergy $2.84
Ulvenwald Tracker Ulvenwald Tracker
+22% Synergy $3.78
Verduran Enchantress Verduran Enchantress
+19% Synergy $2.87
Toski, Bearer of Secrets Toski, Bearer of Secrets
+15% Synergy $2.90
Forgotten Ancient Forgotten Ancient
+15% Synergy $0.29
Elvish Piper Elvish Piper
+14% Synergy $3.20
Reclamation Sage Reclamation Sage
+13% Synergy $0.32
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+13% Synergy $13.21
Nyxborn Hydra Nyxborn Hydra
+12% Synergy $0.28
The Walls of Ba Sing Se The Walls of Ba Sing Se
+11% Synergy $24.18
Thundering Mightmare Thundering Mightmare
+11% Synergy $0.43
Elvish Archivist Elvish Archivist
+11% Synergy $0.32
Wood Elves Wood Elves
+9% Synergy $0.28
Meng Huo, Barbarian King Meng Huo, Barbarian King
+9% Synergy $79.17
Taoist Mystic Taoist Mystic
+9% Synergy $55.00
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
+8% Synergy $1.84
Destiny Spinner Destiny Spinner
+8% Synergy $2.32
Scrapshooter Scrapshooter
+8% Synergy $0.33
Herald of the Pantheon Herald of the Pantheon
+8% Synergy $5.09
Taunting Elf Taunting Elf
+8% Synergy $0.20
Titanoth Rex Titanoth Rex
+7% Synergy $0.37
Azusa, Lost but Seeking Azusa, Lost but Seeking
+6% Synergy $13.18
Acidic Slime Acidic Slime
+6% Synergy $0.28
Elvish Spirit Guide Elvish Spirit Guide
+6% Synergy $2.25
Druid of Purification Druid of Purification
+6% Synergy $1.25
Kodama of the North Tree Kodama of the North Tree
+6% Synergy $0.80
Diamond Mare Diamond Mare
+6% Synergy $0.31
Zodiac Horse Zodiac Horse
+6% Synergy $52.05
Lone Wolf Lone Wolf
+6% Synergy $0.16
Boreal Druid Boreal Druid
+5% Synergy $5.29
Omnath, Locus of Mana Omnath, Locus of Mana
+4% Synergy $4.11
Gilded Goose Gilded Goose
+4% Synergy $0.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+3% Synergy $0.27
Bighorner Rancher Bighorner Rancher
+3% Synergy $0.37
Oracle of Mul Daya Oracle of Mul Daya
+2% Synergy $2.58
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+2% Synergy $24.88
Nyxbloom Ancient Nyxbloom Ancient
+2% Synergy $29.39
Nylea, God of the Hunt Nylea, God of the Hunt
+2% Synergy $11.09
Avenger of Zendikar Avenger of Zendikar
+1% Synergy $0.46
Llanowar Tribe Llanowar Tribe
-1% Synergy $0.97
Scavenging Ooze Scavenging Ooze
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
-3% Synergy $0.33
Allosaurus Shepherd Allosaurus Shepherd
-4% Synergy $52.57
Karametra's Acolyte Karametra's Acolyte
-5% Synergy $0.35
Beast Whisperer Beast Whisperer
-25% Synergy $9.55

Instants

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

Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+23% Synergy $0.44
Obscuring Haze Obscuring Haze
+22% Synergy $4.85
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+19% Synergy $1.50
Tifa's Limit Break Tifa's Limit Break
+18% Synergy $0.25
Reap Reap
+14% Synergy $1.52
Arachnogenesis Arachnogenesis
+12% Synergy $3.95
Fog Fog
+9% Synergy $0.74
Heavy Fog Heavy Fog
+9% Synergy $28.40
Noxious Revival Noxious Revival
+6% Synergy $7.11
Primal Bellow Primal Bellow
+6% Synergy $0.41
Crumble Crumble
+6% Synergy $2.89
Snag Snag
+6% Synergy $0.26
Lifestream's Blessing Lifestream's Blessing
+5% Synergy $0.98
Respite Respite
+5% Synergy $0.26
For the Ancestors For the Ancestors
+5% Synergy $4.10
Spore Cloud Spore Cloud
+5% Synergy $0.17
Squall Line Squall Line
+5% Synergy $2.14
Boon of Boseiju Boon of Boseiju
+4% Synergy $0.24
Moment's Peace Moment's Peace
+4% Synergy $3.77
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+2% Synergy $0.49
Overprotect Overprotect
-2% Synergy $0.75
Bite Down Bite Down
-2% Synergy $0.26
Ram Through Ram Through
-4% Synergy $0.43
Force of Vigor Force of Vigor
-4% Synergy $7.81
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
-5% Synergy $4.28
Gaea's Gift Gaea's Gift
-5% Synergy $0.76
Archdruid's Charm Archdruid's Charm
-6% Synergy $7.81
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
-7% Synergy $1.00
Return of the Wildspeaker Return of the Wildspeaker
-10% Synergy $0.69
Harrow Harrow
-13% Synergy $0.33
Snakeskin Veil Snakeskin Veil
-15% Synergy $0.20
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
-17% Synergy $13.67

Sorceries

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

Rofellos's Gift Rofellos's Gift
+23% Synergy $0.27
Bala Ged Recovery Bala Ged Sanctuary Bala Ged Recovery
+18% Synergy $7.56
Rishkar's Expertise Rishkar's Expertise
+17% Synergy $2.99
Three Visits Three Visits
+16% Synergy $5.05
Regrowth Regrowth
+16% Synergy $0.47
Borrowing the East Wind Borrowing the East Wind
+15% Synergy $107.80
Spry and Mighty Spry and Mighty
+14% Synergy $0.28
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+13% Synergy $2.13
Harmonize Harmonize
+13% Synergy $0.32
Pick Your Poison Pick Your Poison
+12% Synergy $0.24
Riding the Dilu Horse Riding the Dilu Horse
+12% Synergy $539.60
Soul's Majesty Soul's Majesty
+11% Synergy $2.36
Hunter's Prowess Hunter's Prowess
+9% Synergy $0.46
Trip Wire Trip Wire
+9% Synergy $2.70
Bramblecrush Bramblecrush
+8% Synergy $0.05
Pest Infestation Pest Infestation
+7% Synergy $0.49
Exponential Growth Exponential Growth
+7% Synergy $0.58
Gaea's Blessing Gaea's Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.38
Farseek Farseek
+6% Synergy $0.52
Clear the Land Clear the Land
+6% Synergy $1.44
Primeval Light Primeval Light
+6% Synergy $0.24
Marshaling the Troops Marshaling the Troops
+6% Synergy $64.75
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+4% Synergy $0.37
Praetor's Counsel Praetor's Counsel
+3% Synergy $1.55
Explore Explore
+1% Synergy $0.34
Sylvan Scrying Sylvan Scrying
+1% Synergy $0.32
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
0% Synergy $1.16
Nissa's Pilgrimage Nissa's Pilgrimage
-2% Synergy $0.42
Bushwhack Bushwhack
-3% Synergy $0.27
Traverse the Outlands Traverse the Outlands
-6% Synergy $6.65
Genesis Wave Genesis Wave
-6% Synergy $0.34
Green Sun's Zenith Green Sun's Zenith
-7% Synergy $22.04
Cultivate Cultivate
-10% Synergy $0.29
Skyshroud Claim Skyshroud Claim
-11% Synergy $0.82

Utility Artifacts

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

Shadowspear Shadowspear
+41% Synergy $35.87
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+40% Synergy $28.38
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+38% Synergy $3.10
Ring of Kalonia Ring of Kalonia
+37% Synergy $0.43
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+37% Synergy $14.99
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+36% Synergy $0.34
Power Fist Power Fist
+34% Synergy $12.36
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+33% Synergy $3.73
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+30% Synergy $2.51
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+28% Synergy $43.69
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+28% Synergy $38.89
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+28% Synergy $3.48
Staff of Titania Staff of Titania
+27% Synergy $7.41
Prowler's Helm Prowler's Helm
+22% Synergy $0.57
Strata Scythe Strata Scythe
+19% Synergy $0.57
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+17% Synergy $47.28
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+16% Synergy $0.48
Bone Sabres Bone Sabres
+16% Synergy $5.43
Sword of Body and Mind Sword of Body and Mind
+14% Synergy $20.24
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+13% Synergy $0.83
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+13% Synergy $6.46
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $7.29
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.50
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $13.67
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+8% Synergy $3.29
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+8% Synergy $1.65
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+8% Synergy $10.67
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+7% Synergy $1.22
Atmospheric Greenhouse Atmospheric Greenhouse
+6% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Once and Future Sword of Once and Future
+6% Synergy $4.08
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+6% Synergy $1.01
Barrow-Blade Barrow-Blade
+6% Synergy $0.21
Well of Knowledge Well of Knowledge
+6% Synergy $6.85
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+6% Synergy $4.59
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+6% Synergy $11.85
Crystal Chimes Crystal Chimes
+6% Synergy $0.94
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $10.81
Batterskull Batterskull
+6% Synergy $4.47
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+5% Synergy $11.53
Pip-Boy 3000 Pip-Boy 3000
+5% Synergy $3.97
Scepter of Celebration Scepter of Celebration
+5% Synergy $1.94
Cliffhaven Kitesail Cliffhaven Kitesail
+5% Synergy $0.15
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+5% Synergy $0.28
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+4% Synergy $0.23
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+4% Synergy $34.26
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+4% Synergy $40.90
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+3% Synergy $4.25
The Earth Crystal The Earth Crystal
-12% Synergy $11.03
The Great Henge The Great Henge
-17% Synergy $62.03
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-18% Synergy $3.70

Enchantments

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

Audacity Audacity
+33% Synergy $0.36
Boar Umbra Boar Umbra
+33% Synergy $0.27
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+28% Synergy $1.62
Raised by Giants Raised by Giants
+28% Synergy $0.36
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+28% Synergy $1.35
Indomitable Might Indomitable Might
+27% Synergy $0.92
Sapling Nursery Sapling Nursery
+26% Synergy $1.67
Crystalline Armor Crystalline Armor
+23% Synergy $0.35
Mark of Sakiko Mark of Sakiko
+22% Synergy $3.24
Predatory Hunger Predatory Hunger
+22% Synergy $0.66
Setessan Training Setessan Training
+20% Synergy $0.12
Gaea's Embrace Gaea's Embrace
+20% Synergy $0.39
Season of Growth Season of Growth
+19% Synergy $0.28
Colossal Majesty Colossal Majesty
+16% Synergy $1.49
Song of the Dryads Song of the Dryads
+16% Synergy $5.25
Well Rested Well Rested
+16% Synergy $2.58
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
+16% Synergy $0.24
Unnatural Growth Unnatural Growth
+15% Synergy $3.08
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+15% Synergy $26.49
Canopy Cover Canopy Cover
+15% Synergy $3.09
Keen Sense Keen Sense
+15% Synergy $2.66
Prodigious Growth Prodigious Growth
+14% Synergy $0.28
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+13% Synergy $1.10
Stamina Stamina
+12% Synergy $0.23
Primal Order Primal Order
+11% Synergy $1.91
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+10% Synergy $0.32
Overgrowth Overgrowth
+9% Synergy $0.37
Exoskeletal Armor Exoskeletal Armor
+9% Synergy $0.31
Tiger Claws Tiger Claws
+9% Synergy $0.13
Epic Proportions Epic Proportions
+9% Synergy $0.26
Carapace Carapace
+9% Synergy $0.15
Lignify Lignify
+8% Synergy $1.71
Talons of Wildwood Talons of Wildwood
+8% Synergy $0.16
Rune of Might Rune of Might
+8% Synergy $0.30
Cartouche of Strength Cartouche of Strength
+8% Synergy $0.30
Giant Inheritance Giant Inheritance
+8% Synergy $0.44
Eladamri's Vineyard Eladamri's Vineyard
+8% Synergy $4.08
Lure Lure
+7% Synergy $0.19
Vernal Bloom Vernal Bloom
+6% Synergy $4.09
Titania's Song Titania's Song
+6% Synergy $1.22
Oath of the Ancient Wood Oath of the Ancient Wood
+6% Synergy $0.21
Carpet of Flowers Carpet of Flowers
+5% Synergy $6.29
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+5% Synergy $1.94
Bioengineered Future Bioengineered Future
+5% Synergy $0.23
Fortitude Fortitude
+5% Synergy $0.26
Abundance Abundance
+3% Synergy $1.19
Sixth Sense Sixth Sense
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sandwurm Convergence Sandwurm Convergence
-1% Synergy $0.33
Exploration Exploration
-2% Synergy $32.10
Terrasymbiosis Terrasymbiosis
-4% Synergy $9.33

Planeswalkers

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

Garruk, Primal Hunter Garruk, Primal Hunter
-2% Synergy $1.51

Utility Lands

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

Ba Sing Se Ba Sing Se
+16% Synergy $4.49
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+12% Synergy $13.00
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+10% Synergy $0.30
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
+9% Synergy $49.31
Boseiju, Who Shelters All Boseiju, Who Shelters All
+8% Synergy $14.95
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+8% Synergy $1.85
War Room War Room
+7% Synergy $2.36
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.36
Bonders' Enclave Bonders' Enclave
+6% Synergy $0.68
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+3% Synergy $3.26
Field of Ruin Field of Ruin
+3% Synergy $0.33
Tranquil Thicket Tranquil Thicket
+1% Synergy $0.30
Dryad Arbor Dryad Arbor
-2% Synergy $2.91
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-6% Synergy $51.64
Shifting Woodland Shifting Woodland
-7% Synergy $5.07
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-9% Synergy $14.95
Castle Garenbrig Castle Garenbrig
-10% Synergy $6.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-17% Synergy $2.65
Mosswort Bridge Mosswort Bridge
-22% Synergy $0.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+11% Synergy $45.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy $1.19
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+5% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $0.63
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Moss Diamond Moss Diamond
+2% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43

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
+18% Synergy $7.56
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+6% Synergy $8.57
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+5% Synergy $0.28
Forest Forest
+4% Synergy $0.07
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+2% Synergy $34.32
Blighted Woodland Blighted Woodland
-7% Synergy $0.41
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy $0.27

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