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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $3.28

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

#423 Current Rank
#436 Last Week
#413 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.

Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $8.75
Spider-Sense Spider-Sense
+2% Synergy $1.46
Parker Luck Parker Luck
+1% Synergy $0.24
Gwenom, Remorseless Gwenom, Remorseless
+1% Synergy $9.01
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+69% Synergy $0.24
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+65% Synergy $0.33
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+62% Synergy $7.64
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+59% Synergy $4.44
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+56% Synergy $0.26
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+55% Synergy $1.02
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.46
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+54% Synergy $0.11
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+53% Synergy $0.51
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+52% Synergy $2.19

Top Cards

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

Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.26
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+52% Synergy $0.18
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $16.69
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+50% Synergy $0.82
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+50% Synergy $0.48
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+46% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+37% Synergy $2.32
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+34% Synergy $4.88
Propaganda Propaganda
+31% Synergy $2.29
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $36.64
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $339.29
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $51.13
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $50.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.03
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.41
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
0% Synergy $15.54
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $14.25
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $44.22
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $94.95

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
+46% Synergy $1.19
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+46% Synergy $2.66
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $2.11
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.04
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+38% Synergy $0.62
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+34% Synergy $0.22
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+33% Synergy $0.31
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+32% Synergy $0.26
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+32% Synergy $11.57
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+31% Synergy $0.50
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+28% Synergy $2.90
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $0.66
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+28% Synergy $0.32
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+27% Synergy $0.18
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+27% Synergy $5.84
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+27% Synergy $0.25
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+26% Synergy $0.73
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+25% Synergy $0.37
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.29
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+24% Synergy $9.39
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+23% Synergy $17.48
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+23% Synergy $1.00
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+21% Synergy $1.10
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+19% Synergy $21.14
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+17% Synergy $0.18
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+17% Synergy $0.14
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+16% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+16% Synergy $3.72
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+16% Synergy $0.33
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.28
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+14% Synergy $0.26
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+14% Synergy $1.96
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+12% Synergy $1.57
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+11% Synergy $2.71
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $23.95
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+10% Synergy $0.26
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+10% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+9% Synergy $1.91
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.17
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+9% Synergy $1.32
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+9% Synergy $3.31
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.05
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.04
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+8% Synergy $0.18
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+8% Synergy $0.56
Auramancer Auramancer
+7% Synergy $0.06
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+6% Synergy $0.63
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $4.13
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $41.79

Instants

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

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+10% Synergy $0.03
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.00
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.11
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.26
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.43
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+5% Synergy $9.20
Void Rend Void Rend
+4% Synergy $0.37
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.36
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.82
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $8.78
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.08
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $1.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.14
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $46.95
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $8.82
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-3% Synergy $2.07
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.28
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.47
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $43.88
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-7% Synergy $1.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.36
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.48
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $54.04
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $3.43

Sorceries

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

Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+38% Synergy $0.71
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+26% Synergy $0.70
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $10.23
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+16% Synergy $0.44
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+16% Synergy $1.06
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $122.66
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.54
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.21
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.21
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.67
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.22
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $48.71
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.94

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $1.12
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.97
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+10% Synergy $2.56
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.54
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+4% Synergy $1.14
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.12
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

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

Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+38% Synergy $0.54
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $1.03
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+36% Synergy $4.88
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+35% Synergy $3.35
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+34% Synergy $3.91
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+32% Synergy $4.89
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+30% Synergy $0.76
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+30% Synergy $0.47
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+28% Synergy $3.34
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.12
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+24% Synergy $1.03
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $11.69
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.81
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $3.00
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+20% Synergy $0.94
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+20% Synergy $0.36
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+19% Synergy $1.03
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+19% Synergy $5.78
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+17% Synergy $3.04
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $1.72
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+17% Synergy $0.15
Omniscience Omniscience
+14% Synergy $5.39
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+14% Synergy $0.18
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+14% Synergy $0.50
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $22.02
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $24.39
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.49
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+12% Synergy $0.25
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.10
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+12% Synergy $0.04
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+11% Synergy $1.08
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.47
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+11% Synergy $0.13
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.22
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.64
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+10% Synergy $3.74
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.23
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $5.21
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $17.82
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+9% Synergy $3.48
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.39
Opalescence Opalescence
+9% Synergy $25.96
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $19.12
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $1.31
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy $2.37
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
+8% Synergy $0.02
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+7% Synergy $0.15
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $1.50
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $10.49
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.17

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+49% Synergy $5.98
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+6% Synergy $1.87
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+6% Synergy $6.83
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.99
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+1% Synergy $0.93
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $18.45
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $35.36

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.23
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-1% Synergy $0.70
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.49
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $3.47
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.46
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.05
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-8% Synergy $1.01
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.04

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+21% Synergy $0.57
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.75
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $2.61
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+11% Synergy $7.57
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.28
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.13
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+8% Synergy $11.22
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+8% Synergy $4.38
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $7.67
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.12
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.59
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+6% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+6% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $12.60
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.31
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $13.51
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+5% Synergy $0.15
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.06
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.31
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.47
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.20
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.36
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $17.98
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.17
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+2% Synergy $0.20
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+1% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.24
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.32
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.76
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $12.98
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $6.84
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $11.39
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.12
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.26
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $13.38
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $21.48
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $0.83
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $7.35
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.22
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-5% Synergy $1.38
City of Brass City of Brass
-5% Synergy $19.64
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-6% Synergy $15.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.16

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