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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $3.09

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

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

#476 Current Rank
#474 Last Week
#416 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zur, Eternal Schemer.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zur, Eternal Schemer decks.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $5.82
Liminal Hold Liminal Hold
+1% Synergy $0.06
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.44
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
0% Synergy $0.90
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
0% Synergy $0.42

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zur, Eternal Schemer's abilities and overall game plan.

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+70% Synergy $0.22
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+65% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+62% Synergy $9.76
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+59% Synergy $5.61
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+57% Synergy $0.20
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.30
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+55% Synergy $0.90
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+54% Synergy $0.19
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+53% Synergy $0.52
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $2.47

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zur, Eternal Schemer decks.

Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+53% Synergy $0.13
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.18
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $15.21
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+50% Synergy $0.40
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+49% Synergy $1.03
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+45% Synergy $0.23
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+37% Synergy $3.28
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $5.73
Propaganda Propaganda
+30% Synergy $3.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $327.85
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $48.00
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $53.63
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $47.42
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $21.85
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $40.86
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $45.55
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $57.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $61.04

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zur, Eternal Schemer's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+45% Synergy $1.88
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+45% Synergy $6.88
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $2.58
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.48
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+39% Synergy $0.61
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+34% Synergy $0.23
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+34% Synergy $0.26
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+32% Synergy $0.28
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+31% Synergy $13.14
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+30% Synergy $1.45
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+30% Synergy $0.91
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $0.51
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+27% Synergy $0.38
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+27% Synergy $4.02
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+26% Synergy $0.20
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+26% Synergy $0.15
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+25% Synergy $0.40
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+24% Synergy $0.89
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+24% Synergy $0.34
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+23% Synergy $10.89
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $18.93
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+22% Synergy $1.54
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+20% Synergy $1.08
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+19% Synergy $26.78
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+17% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+16% Synergy $0.09
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.21
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+15% Synergy $0.30
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $4.97
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+15% Synergy $0.35
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+13% Synergy $1.82
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+13% Synergy $0.23
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+12% Synergy $1.73
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $26.89
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+10% Synergy $11.60
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+9% Synergy $0.93
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+9% Synergy $0.27
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.20
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+9% Synergy $2.30
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+9% Synergy $3.66
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.07
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.30
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.09
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+8% Synergy $0.17
Auramancer Auramancer
+6% Synergy $0.10
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+6% Synergy $0.88
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+6% Synergy $12.91
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.77
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zur, Eternal Schemer safe.

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+9% Synergy $0.06
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.08
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $8.46
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+5% Synergy $0.46
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $11.01
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.50
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.80
Void Rend Void Rend
+2% Synergy $0.39
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.93
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.56
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.87
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.93
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $8.08
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.27
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.17
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $1.86
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.26
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.29
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.29
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.83
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $4.24

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zur, Eternal Schemer's game plan and control the board.

Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+37% Synergy $3.52
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+26% Synergy $0.96
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $10.03
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+17% Synergy $0.21
Replenish Replenish
+16% Synergy $124.28
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+15% Synergy $1.39
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.68
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $30.36
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.23
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.35
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.79
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.29
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.10
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $6.86

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.32
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.31
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $3.44
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.18
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.38
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.58
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.23
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $12.63

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zur, Eternal Schemer's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+38% Synergy $1.10
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $0.86
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+36% Synergy $4.65
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+34% Synergy $3.54
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+32% Synergy $5.10
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+31% Synergy $0.55
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+31% Synergy $0.36
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+31% Synergy $9.82
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.33
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+27% Synergy $6.46
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $13.23
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.64
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+23% Synergy $1.78
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.67
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+21% Synergy $1.21
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+20% Synergy $0.36
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.37
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+18% Synergy $6.06
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $2.33
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+16% Synergy $11.16
Omniscience Omniscience
+15% Synergy $5.46
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+15% Synergy $0.13
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $24.31
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $28.55
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+13% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.62
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.87
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+12% Synergy $0.26
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.08
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.03
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.92
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.37
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+10% Synergy $2.96
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.61
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $0.91
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.36
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+10% Synergy $0.14
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $16.80
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $3.69
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.19
Opalescence Opalescence
+9% Synergy $28.70
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $6.31
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $21.00
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+8% Synergy $0.17
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $2.00
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy $2.44
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $6.74
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $2.10
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $8.92
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.18

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+50% Synergy $6.11
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $0.82
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+7% Synergy $4.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.28
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.85
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $53.21
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.18
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $20.40
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.94
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $98.84

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.31
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.28
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.87
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.23
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.04
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.72
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $4.41
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $1.71

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zur, Eternal Schemer decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.53
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.68
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $4.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.27
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $9.29
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $12.68
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.14
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $12.50
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $5.33
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.09
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.14
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $13.29
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.21
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $15.20
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+6% Synergy $0.17
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.28
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+5% Synergy $0.22
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.15
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.14
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.25
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.66
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $18.51
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.16
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.18
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $3.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.19
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.23
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.21
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.60
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.81
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.56
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $7.17
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.17
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $7.94
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.43
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $9.01
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $14.36
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $23.91
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.12
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.18
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-4% Synergy $0.23
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $21.23
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.12
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $16.58
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.16
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $2.86
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.13

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