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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $5.15

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

#402 Current Rank
#418 Last Week
#399 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.

Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+13% Synergy $5.28
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+11% Synergy $1.84
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+9% Synergy $0.60
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+6% Synergy $24.23
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+3% Synergy $1.97

High Synergy Cards

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+67% Synergy $0.19
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+65% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+63% Synergy $4.13
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+57% Synergy $3.85
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+56% Synergy $1.08
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+56% Synergy $0.47
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.41
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+55% Synergy $0.16
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $16.29
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.25

Top Cards

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

Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+52% Synergy $2.67
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+52% Synergy $0.58
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+52% Synergy $0.61
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+51% Synergy $0.29
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+50% Synergy $0.72
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+47% Synergy $0.44
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+38% Synergy $1.55
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+36% Synergy $3.99
Propaganda Propaganda
+32% Synergy $2.01
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $34.98
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $349.70
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $48.94
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.06
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $28.27
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.52
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
0% Synergy $10.64
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $11.59
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $42.63
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $94.69

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
+47% Synergy $1.02
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+47% Synergy $1.59
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $2.64
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $0.95
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+37% Synergy $0.74
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.23
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+33% Synergy $0.25
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+33% Synergy $10.20
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+32% Synergy $0.60
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.57
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+30% Synergy $0.41
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+28% Synergy $4.08
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $1.18
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+28% Synergy $0.73
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+28% Synergy $0.18
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+28% Synergy $7.60
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+27% Synergy $0.24
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+25% Synergy $10.53
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+25% Synergy $0.49
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.30
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+24% Synergy $13.31
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+23% Synergy $1.84
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+22% Synergy $1.06
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+20% Synergy $24.63
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+18% Synergy $0.17
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+17% Synergy $0.15
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+17% Synergy $0.28
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+16% Synergy $0.26
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+16% Synergy $4.49
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+15% Synergy $0.25
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+15% Synergy $1.31
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.33
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+11% Synergy $0.23
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+11% Synergy $2.56
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+11% Synergy $0.32
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $20.35
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+10% Synergy $1.31
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+10% Synergy $3.27
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.14
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+9% Synergy $0.21
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.04
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.04
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+8% Synergy $0.57
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+7% Synergy $0.85
Auramancer Auramancer
+7% Synergy $0.12
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+7% Synergy $5.56
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+7% Synergy $6.72
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+5% Synergy $0.08
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.39
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $42.20

Instants

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

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+10% Synergy $0.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.22
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.09
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $1.65
Void Rend Void Rend
+5% Synergy $0.64
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $6.35
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+5% Synergy $8.65
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.21
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.81
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $9.16
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.05
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-1% Synergy $1.27
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.31
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.77
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-2% Synergy $42.96
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.26
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $10.46
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.32
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $48.08
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.51
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $50.85
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $6.09

Sorceries

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

Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+40% Synergy $0.86
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+27% Synergy $0.83
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+24% Synergy $8.66
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+17% Synergy $0.89
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+16% Synergy $0.74
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $130.08
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.55
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.64
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.28
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.29
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.30
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-2% Synergy $1.71
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.44
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.65
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $2.03
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $58.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.39
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.20
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+10% Synergy $2.53
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.97
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.30
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.45
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+38% Synergy $1.44
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+38% Synergy $0.39
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+36% Synergy $5.11
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+36% Synergy $3.03
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+34% Synergy $2.49
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+34% Synergy $4.08
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+28% Synergy $1.71
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+28% Synergy $0.61
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.04
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+28% Synergy $3.53
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+25% Synergy $0.77
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $15.42
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $1.27
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $2.73
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+20% Synergy $0.87
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+20% Synergy $0.71
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+20% Synergy $5.71
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+19% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+19% Synergy $1.77
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+19% Synergy $0.10
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $1.48
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+15% Synergy $0.58
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+14% Synergy $0.18
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $26.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $21.01
Omniscience Omniscience
+13% Synergy $3.83
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.75
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.08
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+12% Synergy $0.06
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+12% Synergy $0.15
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+11% Synergy $0.27
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+11% Synergy $3.58
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+11% Synergy $1.35
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.24
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $2.40
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.40
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.75
Opalescence Opalescence
+10% Synergy $28.11
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $3.67
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $26.18
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.34
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $2.81
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+8% Synergy $0.59
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $1.53
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy $2.28
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
+8% Synergy $0.03
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+7% Synergy $0.20
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $15.01
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $1.43
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.34

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+47% Synergy $6.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+4% Synergy $1.98
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $3.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $47.16
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $0.57
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $19.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $38.71

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.21
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.17
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.30
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.51
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.91
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.38
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.54
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $2.10
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.07
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.16
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $1.12
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.90
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-9% Synergy $1.33

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+21% Synergy $0.74
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.80
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+12% Synergy $8.46
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.27
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $2.62
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.13
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+8% Synergy $11.47
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+8% Synergy $8.84
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.19
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.48
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $3.25
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $4.16
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $13.73
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.45
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.41
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $9.92
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.20
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.47
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.40
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $5.21
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.18
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $15.63
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.15
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+2% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.28
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.48
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $13.57
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.64
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.22
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $7.92
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.30
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $11.67
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.26
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.37
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $8.98
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $13.72
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $22.75
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.71
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.17
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $15.21
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.18

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