Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
$40.03
$40.03Legendary 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
#4067
Current Rank
#3909
Past 2 Years
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+69% Synergy
$0.97
Ancestral Mask+55% Synergy
$2.56
Strong Back+55% Synergy
$1.55
Bear Umbra+54% Synergy
$10.61
Rancor+53% Synergy
$1.64
Blanchwood Armor+51% Synergy
$0.27
Spider Umbra+48% Synergy
$0.38
Blackblade Reforged+48% Synergy
$3.54
Lion Umbra+47% Synergy
$0.30
Mithril Coat+44% Synergy
$27.95
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks.
Kenrith's Transformation+36% Synergy
$1.03
Nature's Claim+31% Synergy
$0.85
Wild Growth+28% Synergy
$0.43
Arbor Elf+27% Synergy
$0.96
Fyndhorn Elves+25% Synergy
$2.38
Rishkar's Expertise+18% Synergy
$3.57
Llanowar Elves+16% Synergy
$0.23
Elvish Mystic+8% Synergy
$0.44
Emerald Medallion+7% Synergy
$3.21
Beast Within+0% Synergy
$0.51
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Gaea's Cradle+1% Synergy
$1510.97
Worldly Tutor0% Synergy
$28.68
Seedborn Muse-6% Synergy
$15.52
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Tanglespan Lookout+41% Synergy
$0.28
Sanctum Weaver+37% Synergy
$4.73
Setessan Champion+31% Synergy
$4.73
Eidolon of Blossoms+28% Synergy
$3.33
Argothian Enchantress+26% Synergy
$65.04
Birds of Paradise+25% Synergy
$11.93
Verduran Enchantress+16% Synergy
$2.81
Ulvenwald Tracker+16% Synergy
$4.56
Forgotten Ancient+16% Synergy
$0.34
Thundering Mightmare+14% Synergy
$0.43
Silent Arbiter+13% Synergy
$13.03
Taoist Mystic+12% Synergy
$55.00
Toski, Bearer of Secrets+11% Synergy
$3.64
Nyxborn Hydra+11% Synergy
$0.32
Elvish Archivist+11% Synergy
$0.30
Elvish Piper+11% Synergy
$3.11
Elvish Spirit Guide+9% Synergy
$2.82
Meng Huo, Barbarian King+9% Synergy
$79.37
Diamond Mare+8% Synergy
$0.28
Destiny Spinner+8% Synergy
$2.06
Reclamation Sage+8% Synergy
$0.32
Herald of the Pantheon+8% Synergy
$4.77
Boreal Druid+8% Synergy
$4.53
The Walls of Ba Sing Se+8% Synergy
$25.07
Scrapshooter+7% Synergy
$0.34
Titanoth Rex+7% Synergy
$0.37
Acidic Slime+6% Synergy
$0.26
Wood Elves+6% Synergy
$0.33
Druid of Purification+6% Synergy
$1.21
Eternal Witness+6% Synergy
$1.84
Shigeki, Jukai Visionary+6% Synergy
$0.28
Taoist Hermit+6% Synergy
$10.97
Vine Mare+6% Synergy
$0.10
Timbermare+5% Synergy
$0.37
Kodama of the North Tree+5% Synergy
$0.82
Allosaurus Rider+5% Synergy
$4.88
Delighted Halfling+5% Synergy
$26.23
Omnath, Locus of Mana+4% Synergy
$4.22
Azusa, Lost but Seeking+4% Synergy
$12.51
Bighorner Rancher+3% Synergy
$0.38
Nyxbloom Ancient+2% Synergy
$29.65
Nylea, God of the Hunt+1% Synergy
$13.31
Llanowar Tribe0% Synergy
$1.05
Oracle of Mul Daya0% Synergy
$2.35
Temur Sabertooth0% Synergy
$1.39
Karametra's Acolyte-1% Synergy
$0.41
Scavenging Ooze-1% Synergy
$0.30
Allosaurus Shepherd-4% Synergy
$51.13
Avenger of Zendikar-4% Synergy
$0.53
Sakura-Tribe Elder-4% Synergy
$0.27
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage safe.
Obscuring Haze+25% Synergy
$5.08
Krosan Grip+20% Synergy
$1.71
Hunter's Insight+20% Synergy
$0.44
Tifa's Limit Break+15% Synergy
$0.29
Reap+14% Synergy
$1.45
Arachnogenesis+12% Synergy
$6.33
Fog+9% Synergy
$0.92
Heavy Fog+9% Synergy
$27.75
Noxious Revival+6% Synergy
$7.05
Snag+5% Synergy
$0.29
For the Ancestors+5% Synergy
$3.93
Squall Line+4% Synergy
$2.06
Boon of Boseiju+4% Synergy
$0.21
Moment's Peace+4% Synergy
$4.39
Lifestream's Blessing+4% Synergy
$1.18
Primal Bellow+3% Synergy
$0.45
Tyvar's Stand+2% Synergy
$0.43
Bite Down-1% Synergy
$0.21
Overprotect-2% Synergy
$0.82
Ram Through-3% Synergy
$0.45
Force of Vigor-4% Synergy
$8.91
Tamiyo's Safekeeping-4% Synergy
$5.61
Gaea's Gift-4% Synergy
$1.09
Archdruid's Charm-5% Synergy
$6.14
Collective Resistance-6% Synergy
$0.97
Return of the Wildspeaker-11% Synergy
$0.82
Harrow-12% Synergy
$0.33
Snakeskin Veil-14% Synergy
$0.21
Heroic Intervention-16% Synergy
$14.58
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's game plan and control the board.
Rofellos's Gift+20% Synergy
$0.27
Bala Ged Recovery+19% Synergy
$6.50
Borrowing the East Wind+18% Synergy
$122.98
Regrowth+16% Synergy
$0.48
Hunter's Prowess+15% Synergy
$0.48
Riding the Dilu Horse+15% Synergy
$539.60
Soul's Majesty+14% Synergy
$2.44
Three Visits+13% Synergy
$5.30
Pick Your Poison+12% Synergy
$0.27
Trip Wire+12% Synergy
$2.20
Harmonize+11% Synergy
$0.25
Spry and Mighty+10% Synergy
$0.29
Bramblecrush+8% Synergy
$0.06
Nature's Lore+7% Synergy
$2.43
Exponential Growth+7% Synergy
$0.52
Pest Infestation+7% Synergy
$0.52
Farseek+6% Synergy
$0.56
Marshaling the Troops+6% Synergy
$64.75
False Mourning+6% Synergy
$15.40
Clear the Land+5% Synergy
$1.56
Primeval Light+5% Synergy
$0.26
Gaea's Blessing+4% Synergy
$0.36
Praetor's Counsel+3% Synergy
$1.98
Explore+1% Synergy
$0.22
Sylvan Scrying+1% Synergy
$0.35
Rampant Growth0% Synergy
$0.40
Kodama's Reach-1% Synergy
$1.48
Nissa's Pilgrimage-1% Synergy
$0.40
Bushwhack-3% Synergy
$0.28
Genesis Wave-5% Synergy
$0.36
Traverse the Outlands-5% Synergy
$5.66
Green Sun's Zenith-9% Synergy
$28.49
Skyshroud Claim-10% Synergy
$0.93
Cultivate-11% Synergy
$0.36
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Hammer of Nazahn+38% Synergy
$12.71
Shadowspear+35% Synergy
$30.84
Trailblazer's Boots+35% Synergy
$3.95
Power Fist+32% Synergy
$13.36
Ring of Kalonia+31% Synergy
$0.46
Haunted Cloak+31% Synergy
$0.33
Basilisk Collar+31% Synergy
$3.80
Commander's Plate+29% Synergy
$45.96
Loxodon Warhammer+27% Synergy
$2.69
Belt of Giant Strength+26% Synergy
$2.95
Staff of Titania+25% Synergy
$6.67
Prowler's Helm+22% Synergy
$0.58
Sword of Feast and Famine+22% Synergy
$39.40
Strata Scythe+17% Synergy
$0.57
Bone Sabres+16% Synergy
$5.10
Thran Power Suit+16% Synergy
$0.79
Sword of Fire and Ice+14% Synergy
$46.47
Sword of Vengeance+13% Synergy
$1.03
Sword of Body and Mind+11% Synergy
$17.21
Darksteel Plate+10% Synergy
$6.54
Helm of the Gods+8% Synergy
$3.22
Sword of the Animist+8% Synergy
$5.38
Sword of Forge and Frontier+8% Synergy
$9.89
Colossus Hammer+8% Synergy
$1.61
Leyline Axe+6% Synergy
$1.41
Well of Knowledge+5% Synergy
$6.50
Barrow-Blade+5% Synergy
$0.29
Sword of Once and Future+5% Synergy
$4.55
Sword of War and Peace+5% Synergy
$11.00
Sword of Wealth and Power+5% Synergy
$18.33
Sword of Sinew and Steel+5% Synergy
$11.25
Rogue's Gloves+5% Synergy
$0.67
Lost Jitte+5% Synergy
$4.71
Temple Bell+5% Synergy
$5.70
Sword of Light and Shadow+5% Synergy
$14.15
Pip-Boy 3000+5% Synergy
$4.81
Hero's Blade+5% Synergy
$0.27
Scepter of Celebration+5% Synergy
$2.64
Nettlecyst+5% Synergy
$3.18
Atmospheric Greenhouse+5% Synergy
$0.21
Cliffhaven Kitesail+5% Synergy
$0.12
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+5% Synergy
$12.17
Sword of Truth and Justice+4% Synergy
$34.39
Fireshrieker+4% Synergy
$0.25
Genji Glove+2% Synergy
$6.66
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Hydra's Growth+42% Synergy
$1.80
Colossification+42% Synergy
$0.62
Audacity+37% Synergy
$0.37
Boar Umbra+34% Synergy
$0.27
Utopia Sprawl+29% Synergy
$1.64
Enchantress's Presence+28% Synergy
$1.61
Indomitable Might+27% Synergy
$0.75
Raised by Giants+25% Synergy
$0.37
Setessan Training+23% Synergy
$0.19
Predatory Hunger+23% Synergy
$0.71
Mark of Sakiko+23% Synergy
$2.89
Song of the Dryads+22% Synergy
$5.63
Season of Growth+22% Synergy
$0.22
Gaea's Embrace+20% Synergy
$0.40
Keen Sense+18% Synergy
$2.67
Colossal Majesty+17% Synergy
$1.45
Crystalline Armor+17% Synergy
$0.41
Sapling Nursery+17% Synergy
$1.47
Prodigious Growth+17% Synergy
$0.32
Level Up+16% Synergy
$2.43
Well Rested+16% Synergy
$2.74
Sylvan Library+15% Synergy
$26.78
Canopy Cover+15% Synergy
$3.64
Eldrazi Conscription+13% Synergy
$1.03
Exoskeletal Armor+12% Synergy
$0.34
Shimmerwilds Growth+11% Synergy
$0.28
Epic Proportions+11% Synergy
$0.27
Talons of Wildwood+11% Synergy
$0.18
Giant Inheritance+11% Synergy
$0.44
Lignify+11% Synergy
$1.73
Unnatural Growth+10% Synergy
$2.84
Overgrowth+9% Synergy
$0.38
Carpet of Flowers+8% Synergy
$6.31
Vow of Wildness+8% Synergy
$0.21
Eladamri's Vineyard+8% Synergy
$4.10
Primal Order+8% Synergy
$1.93
Rune of Might+8% Synergy
$0.25
Cartouche of Strength+7% Synergy
$0.28
Fertile Ground+6% Synergy
$0.35
Vernal Bloom+6% Synergy
$4.14
Tiger Claws+6% Synergy
$0.14
Oath of the Ancient Wood+5% Synergy
$0.21
Lifeforce+5% Synergy
$0.58
Alpha Authority+5% Synergy
$2.03
Lure+4% Synergy
$0.19
Sixth Sense+3% Synergy
$0.34
Retreat to Kazandu+1% Synergy
$1.40
Exploration+0% Synergy
$33.51
Sandwurm Convergence0% Synergy
$0.33
Burgeoning-1% Synergy
$36.67
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Garruk, Primal Hunter-1% Synergy
$1.72
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Witch's Clinic+12% Synergy
$13.54
Rogue's Passage+11% Synergy
$0.36
Ba Sing Se+11% Synergy
$5.47
Boseiju, Who Shelters All+11% Synergy
$17.69
Cathedral of War+8% Synergy
$2.17
War Room+8% Synergy
$2.41
Boseiju, Who Endures+7% Synergy
$51.21
Buried Ruin+6% Synergy
$0.35
Bonders' Enclave+6% Synergy
$0.80
Field of Ruin+3% Synergy
$0.35
Tranquil Thicket+1% Synergy
$0.24
Dryad Arbor-1% Synergy
$3.90
Shifting Woodland-4% Synergy
$4.23
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx-7% Synergy
$51.80
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth-8% Synergy
$15.65
Castle Garenbrig-9% Synergy
$7.56
Mosswort Bridge-18% Synergy
$0.28
Reliquary Tower-19% Synergy
$2.99
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Jeweled Lotus+5% Synergy
$46.57
Mind Stone+5% Synergy
$0.19
Sol Ring+5% Synergy
$3.30
Fellwar Stone+4% Synergy
$2.20
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.33
Nyx Lotus+3% Synergy
$5.85
Moss Diamond+2% Synergy
$0.25
Throne of Eldraine+1% Synergy
$35.66
Arcane Signet0% Synergy
$1.10
Lands
The mana base foundation for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Bala Ged Recovery+19% Synergy
$6.50
Forbidden Orchard+5% Synergy
$8.86
Exotic Orchard+5% Synergy
$0.82
Forest+3% Synergy
$2.00
Talon Gates of Madara+1% Synergy
$35.38
Blighted Woodland-3% Synergy
$0.40
Myriad Landscape-9% Synergy
$0.30
Similar Commanders
The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage.
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Anara, Wolvid Familiar
Kosei, Penitent Warlord
Nazahn, Revered Bladesmith
Grunn, the Lonely King
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Raised by Giants
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Ayumi, the Last Visitor
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kodama of the East Tree
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Tana, the Bloodsower
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Sword Coast Sailor
Barret, Avalanche Leader
Galea, Kindler of Hope
Anara, Wolvid Familiar // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Kamahl, Heart of Krosa // Katerina of Myra's Marvels
Cloud, Ex-SOLDIER
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kodama of the East Tree
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tana, the Bloodsower
Professor Hojo
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Dogmeat, Ever Loyal
Toski, Bearer of Secrets
Skanos Dragonheart // Cloakwood Hermit
Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa // Toggo, Goblin Weaponsmith
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Flaming Fist
Skanos Dragonheart // Hardy Outlander
Wilson, Refined Grizzly // Popular Entertainer
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar // Tana, the Bloodsower
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Kamahl, Heart of Krosa
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Thrun, the Last Troll
Beatrix, Loyal General
Lady Zhurong, Warrior Queen
Tahngarth, First Mate
Kodama of the North Tree