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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $3.23

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

#467 Current Rank
#479 Last Week
#419 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
+4% Synergy $4.25
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+1% Synergy $0.96
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.45
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
0% Synergy $0.32
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
-3% Synergy $4.43

High Synergy Cards

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+71% Synergy $0.33
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+65% Synergy $0.40
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+61% Synergy $9.15
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+59% Synergy $5.74
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+59% Synergy $0.40
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.31
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+55% Synergy $1.19
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+54% Synergy $0.20
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+53% Synergy $0.71
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $2.62

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 $0.27
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.23
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $15.24
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+49% Synergy $1.11
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+49% Synergy $0.43
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+44% Synergy $0.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+37% Synergy $4.29
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $5.87
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $350.61
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $50.17
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $58.23
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.48
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $51.58
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $22.51
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $7.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.18
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $53.72
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $61.51

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
+44% Synergy $2.69
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+44% Synergy $5.88
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $2.84
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.94
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+39% Synergy $0.59
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+34% Synergy $0.34
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+33% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+31% Synergy $1.81
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+31% Synergy $0.60
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+30% Synergy $13.60
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+30% Synergy $1.46
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $0.56
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+28% Synergy $3.11
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+27% Synergy $0.36
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+26% Synergy $0.32
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+26% Synergy $0.25
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+25% Synergy $0.45
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+24% Synergy $0.95
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+24% Synergy $0.30
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+23% Synergy $10.97
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $20.81
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+21% Synergy $3.05
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+19% Synergy $1.23
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+18% Synergy $27.84
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+16% Synergy $0.24
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+16% Synergy $0.16
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.29
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+15% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $5.87
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+15% Synergy $0.45
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+13% Synergy $1.68
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+13% Synergy $0.33
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+12% Synergy $1.44
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $29.54
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+10% Synergy $10.03
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+9% Synergy $1.51
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+9% Synergy $0.39
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+9% Synergy $2.68
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+9% Synergy $0.29
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+9% Synergy $4.07
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.32
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.18
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+8% Synergy $0.31
Auramancer Auramancer
+6% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+6% Synergy $18.12
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+5% Synergy $1.34
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.44
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+9% Synergy $0.07
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.95
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.09
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.06
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+5% Synergy $0.44
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $12.04
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.85
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.91
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $1.65
Void Rend Void Rend
+2% Synergy $0.50
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.06
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.18
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.42
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.50
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.18
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.23
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $11.26
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.37
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.20
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $2.29
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.33
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.35
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.64
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $63.69
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $4.43

Sorceries

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

Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+37% Synergy $1.05
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+25% Synergy $1.09
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $9.90
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+17% Synergy $0.34
Replenish Replenish
+16% Synergy $146.64
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+14% Synergy $1.30
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.71
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $31.15
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.24
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.66
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.40
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $1.88
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $7.91

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.41
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.28
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.59
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $2.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $16.20

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $1.05
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+37% Synergy $1.19
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+35% Synergy $4.58
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+34% Synergy $3.67
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+32% Synergy $0.53
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+32% Synergy $5.06
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+31% Synergy $0.40
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+30% Synergy $10.21
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.31
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+27% Synergy $7.53
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $16.34
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.77
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+23% Synergy $1.51
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.79
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+21% Synergy $1.65
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+20% Synergy $0.38
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.35
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+18% Synergy $6.43
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $2.21
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+16% Synergy $10.16
Omniscience Omniscience
+16% Synergy $6.42
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+15% Synergy $0.21
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $25.67
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $28.99
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+13% Synergy $0.24
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.87
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.85
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+12% Synergy $0.35
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.11
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.15
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.61
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.48
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+10% Synergy $5.05
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.72
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.16
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $26.40
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $4.46
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.33
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.39
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+9% Synergy $0.14
Opalescence Opalescence
+9% Synergy $35.47
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $5.70
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $23.96
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+8% Synergy $0.27
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $2.15
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $6.32
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.51
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $2.76
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.33

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 $7.13
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.25
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $5.29
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.70
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $1.07
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $52.27
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $6.11
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $25.26
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $37.51
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $111.70

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.26
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.27
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.79
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.44
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.75
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-3% Synergy $5.05
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.08
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $2.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.53

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.70
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.80
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.36
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $5.08
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $10.09
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $13.12
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $4.61
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+8% Synergy $0.22
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.17
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $14.05
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $6.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.29
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $15.00
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.32
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $16.44
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.20
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.40
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.20
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.24
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.32
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.39
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.26
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.89
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $25.27
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.32
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.29
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.85
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.25
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.25
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $12.96
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $11.96
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.42
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $8.89
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $7.46
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.51
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.92
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.98
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $26.47
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.26
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.26
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $9.14
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.34
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $18.85
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.22
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $4.16
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.17

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