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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $3.36

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

#509 Current Rank
#532 Last Week
#424 Past 2 Years

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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+13% Synergy $2.28
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+5% Synergy $1.05
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+3% Synergy $4.64
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+3% Synergy $4.27
Eclipsed Steppe Eclipsed Steppe
+0% Synergy $2.48

High Synergy Cards

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+70% Synergy $0.30
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+64% Synergy $0.91
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+61% Synergy $6.83
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+59% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+58% Synergy $11.89
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.26
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+53% Synergy $1.31
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+53% Synergy $0.20
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+53% Synergy $0.41
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+53% Synergy $0.31

Top Cards

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

Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $5.54
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $15.18
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+51% Synergy $0.27
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+48% Synergy $0.47
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+48% Synergy $1.17
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+43% Synergy $0.54
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $4.21
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $4.71
Propaganda Propaganda
+27% Synergy $3.12
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-9% Synergy $1.26

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $480.05
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $58.09
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $66.59
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $53.21
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $37.26
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $6.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $58.38
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-7% Synergy $72.88

Creatures

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

Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+43% Synergy $4.26
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+43% Synergy $2.57
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+42% Synergy $3.02
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.91
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+38% Synergy $0.94
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+34% Synergy $0.42
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+32% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+31% Synergy $12.45
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+29% Synergy $15.57
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+29% Synergy $0.36
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+29% Synergy $0.49
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+29% Synergy $1.13
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+27% Synergy $1.94
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+25% Synergy $0.37
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+25% Synergy $0.44
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+25% Synergy $0.28
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+24% Synergy $0.16
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+22% Synergy $0.36
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+22% Synergy $14.62
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+22% Synergy $0.23
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+21% Synergy $22.87
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+20% Synergy $3.55
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+18% Synergy $1.02
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+18% Synergy $21.19
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+16% Synergy $0.28
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+15% Synergy $0.24
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.37
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+14% Synergy $4.71
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+14% Synergy $0.42
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+13% Synergy $0.39
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+12% Synergy $1.28
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+12% Synergy $1.85
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+12% Synergy $0.37
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $32.56
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+10% Synergy $8.07
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+9% Synergy $2.15
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+8% Synergy $0.25
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+8% Synergy $0.35
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+8% Synergy $0.36
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+8% Synergy $3.39
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+8% Synergy $4.54
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.36
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+7% Synergy $0.33
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+7% Synergy $0.25
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+7% Synergy $0.37
Auramancer Auramancer
+6% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+6% Synergy $19.79
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+5% Synergy $1.62
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.10
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-16% Synergy $60.48

Instants

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

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+8% Synergy $0.19
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.42
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+6% Synergy $0.28
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.22
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+5% Synergy $0.55
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.94
Counterspell Counterspell
+4% Synergy $3.62
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.29
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $13.96
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.63
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.03
Void Rend Void Rend
+0% Synergy $0.68
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $55.81
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.40
Inkshield Inkshield
-1% Synergy $4.60
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.27
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.23
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.23
Despark Despark
-4% Synergy $0.33
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.92
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-5% Synergy $1.43
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $61.79
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.96
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.18
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-13% Synergy $3.90

Sorceries

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

Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+35% Synergy $0.89
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+24% Synergy $1.09
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+22% Synergy $11.69
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+17% Synergy $0.38
Replenish Replenish
+16% Synergy $214.86
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+12% Synergy $1.54
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+5% Synergy $0.71
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+2% Synergy $37.24
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.27
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.61
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Ponder Ponder
-1% Synergy $1.73
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $2.47
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $5.18

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+29% Synergy $0.36
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+14% Synergy $1.33
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $3.22
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+5% Synergy $1.44
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+3% Synergy $7.31
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.39
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.91
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+0% Synergy $0.30

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $2.08
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+36% Synergy $0.62
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+35% Synergy $7.69
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+33% Synergy $0.39
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+32% Synergy $7.52
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+31% Synergy $0.94
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+30% Synergy $5.19
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+29% Synergy $10.00
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+27% Synergy $0.91
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+25% Synergy $6.07
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $1.68
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+23% Synergy $1.13
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $19.63
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+20% Synergy $1.96
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+20% Synergy $0.37
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $6.60
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $2.40
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+16% Synergy $6.35
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+16% Synergy $1.63
Omniscience Omniscience
+16% Synergy $6.57
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+14% Synergy $8.34
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $13.52
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+13% Synergy $0.30
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+12% Synergy $28.18
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+12% Synergy $0.58
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+12% Synergy $0.31
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+12% Synergy $0.38
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+12% Synergy $0.73
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+11% Synergy $0.28
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+10% Synergy $6.39
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+10% Synergy $0.14
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+10% Synergy $2.37
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $1.21
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+9% Synergy $0.65
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+9% Synergy $1.70
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.44
Greed Greed
+8% Synergy $0.36
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+8% Synergy $7.19
Opalescence Opalescence
+8% Synergy $40.44
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $3.95
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+8% Synergy $39.23
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $25.86
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+7% Synergy $0.26
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+7% Synergy $0.34
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $2.96
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $6.08
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+6% Synergy $2.57
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $12.12
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.69
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+2% Synergy $0.29

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 $12.99
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.67
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $5.53
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+4% Synergy $51.80
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.73
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $64.75
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.84
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+0% Synergy $2.99
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-2% Synergy $30.54
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $41.36
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $129.20

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+9% Synergy $0.28
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.35
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $4.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $1.10
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-1% Synergy $1.20
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $3.30
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $1.63
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.50

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+19% Synergy $0.81
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+11% Synergy $0.53
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $5.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.38
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+10% Synergy $15.11
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $8.50
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.22
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.23
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $6.83
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $1.46
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $15.62
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+6% Synergy $10.40
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+6% Synergy $0.30
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $18.79
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+4% Synergy $0.37
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.45
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $27.97
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+3% Synergy $2.00
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.25
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+3% Synergy $0.32
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+2% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.63
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.24
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+0% Synergy $11.01
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+0% Synergy $11.95
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.20
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
0% Synergy $9.48
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.21
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
0% Synergy $8.02
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.27
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-1% Synergy $32.53
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-1% Synergy $16.09
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-2% Synergy $10.34
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.21
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.47
City of Brass City of Brass
-3% Synergy $10.49
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-4% Synergy $19.48
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.22
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.35
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.82
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $1.76
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.28

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