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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $3.19

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

#471 Current Rank
#448 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 $4.02
Grave Venerations Grave Venerations
+1% Synergy $0.99
Rhys, the Evermore Rhys, the Evermore
+1% Synergy $0.37
Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
0% Synergy $0.35
Endless Foot Assault Endless Foot Assault
-2% Synergy $1.74

High Synergy Cards

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+70% Synergy $0.28
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+65% Synergy $0.36
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+61% Synergy $8.95
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+59% Synergy $4.11
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+59% Synergy $0.33
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.33
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+54% Synergy $1.23
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+54% Synergy $0.22
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+53% Synergy $0.79
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 $2.65
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.20
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $15.44
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+49% Synergy $1.07
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+49% Synergy $0.46
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+44% Synergy $0.32
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+37% Synergy $3.93
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $6.34
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.23
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $346.28
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $51.59
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $59.18
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $49.71
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $24.33
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $5.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.80
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $55.14
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $60.58

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 $2.62
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+44% Synergy $5.67
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $3.16
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.68
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+39% Synergy $0.60
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+34% Synergy $0.28
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+33% Synergy $0.37
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+31% Synergy $1.53
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+31% Synergy $0.29
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+30% Synergy $12.95
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+30% Synergy $1.47
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $0.48
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+27% Synergy $3.12
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+27% Synergy $0.39
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+26% Synergy $0.20
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+26% Synergy $0.24
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+26% Synergy $0.40
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+24% Synergy $0.92
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+23% Synergy $0.35
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+23% Synergy $10.72
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+22% Synergy $19.79
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+22% Synergy $3.12
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+19% Synergy $26.75
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+19% Synergy $1.16
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+16% Synergy $0.26
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+16% Synergy $0.15
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.30
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+15% Synergy $0.34
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $5.06
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+15% Synergy $0.42
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+13% Synergy $1.59
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+13% Synergy $0.30
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+12% Synergy $1.31
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $28.46
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+10% Synergy $10.52
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+9% Synergy $1.18
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+9% Synergy $0.36
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.26
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+9% Synergy $2.26
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+9% Synergy $0.28
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.11
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+9% Synergy $4.00
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.27
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.17
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+8% Synergy $0.30
Auramancer Auramancer
+6% Synergy $0.19
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+6% Synergy $17.23
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+5% Synergy $1.12
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.46
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $50.30

Instants

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

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+9% Synergy $0.08
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $2.78
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.13
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.55
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $6.47
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+5% Synergy $0.43
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+4% Synergy $11.73
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.42
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $11.07
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $1.15
Void Rend Void Rend
+2% Synergy $0.41
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $2.26
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.16
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.31
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $50.25
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.53
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-1% Synergy $0.34
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.46
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $10.34
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.17
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $2.15
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.29
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $61.16
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $8.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $4.46

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 $1.41
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+25% Synergy $1.18
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+23% Synergy $9.79
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+17% Synergy $0.32
Replenish Replenish
+16% Synergy $138.52
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+14% Synergy $1.07
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.71
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $31.34
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.24
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $2.56
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.40
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.59
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $2.30
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $7.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.44
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.21
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.70
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+7% Synergy $1.50
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy $1.82
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.28
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $15.00

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $1.12
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+37% Synergy $1.35
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+35% Synergy $4.63
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+34% Synergy $3.52
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+32% Synergy $0.50
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+32% Synergy $5.05
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+31% Synergy $0.38
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+30% Synergy $10.10
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $1.27
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+27% Synergy $7.50
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $14.76
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $0.74
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+23% Synergy $2.17
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.97
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+21% Synergy $1.50
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+20% Synergy $0.41
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+18% Synergy $1.45
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+18% Synergy $6.38
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $2.17
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+16% Synergy $9.92
Omniscience Omniscience
+16% Synergy $6.58
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+15% Synergy $0.25
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $24.36
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $27.82
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+13% Synergy $0.27
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.84
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.73
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+12% Synergy $0.33
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.15
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.17
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.76
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.42
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+10% Synergy $4.57
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $0.77
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.15
Greed Greed
+10% Synergy $0.35
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $23.05
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $4.09
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.54
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+9% Synergy $0.18
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $5.64
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $23.67
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+8% Synergy $0.30
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $2.15
Opalescence Opalescence
+8% Synergy $34.51
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $5.85
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.62
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $2.64
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $10.03
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 $6.63
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.11
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $4.95
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.85
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.97
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $50.46
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.35
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $22.46
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-5% Synergy $38.47
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy $104.52

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.28
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $0.43
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.61
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.40
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $1.12
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.29
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $0.78
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.32
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.84
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $3.22
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.10

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 $0.68
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.33
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+11% Synergy $5.18
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $10.37
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+9% Synergy $13.79
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.23
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $13.84
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $6.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.16
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+7% Synergy $3.86
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.24
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $15.79
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.27
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $16.48
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.36
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.34
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.35
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.34
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.28
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.80
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $22.94
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+3% Synergy $0.21
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.30
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.42
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.59
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.31
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.21
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.23
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $12.19
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $7.31
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $8.23
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-2% Synergy $7.60
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-2% Synergy $0.41
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.24
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-3% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-3% Synergy $24.91
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.35
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.31
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $7.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.26
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $17.90
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.20
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-6% Synergy $0.28
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $4.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.25

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