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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $5.65

Legendary Creature — Human 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

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#329 Current Rank
#395 Last Week
#396 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
+11% Synergy $9.41
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+10% Synergy $1.31
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+8% Synergy $1.30
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+5% Synergy $27.11
Summon: Ixion Summon: Ixion
+5% Synergy $3.81

High Synergy Cards

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

Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+67% Synergy $0.18
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+65% Synergy $0.54
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+63% Synergy $3.57
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+59% Synergy $3.63
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+56% Synergy $1.05
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+56% Synergy $0.44
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+55% Synergy $0.37
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+55% Synergy $0.23
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.26
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $14.87

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 $2.88
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+52% Synergy $0.58
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+52% Synergy $0.57
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+51% Synergy $0.73
Demon of Fate's Design Demon of Fate's Design
+50% Synergy $0.21
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+47% Synergy $0.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+38% Synergy $1.44
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+36% Synergy $4.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+33% Synergy $2.21
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.10

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+12% Synergy $33.22
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $351.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+7% Synergy $48.81
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $45.92
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+5% Synergy $28.17
Necropotence Necropotence
+3% Synergy $17.10
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
0% Synergy $9.48
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-3% Synergy $11.00
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-6% Synergy $40.66
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $111.35

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 $0.99
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+47% Synergy $1.03
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+42% Synergy $2.57
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $0.83
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+37% Synergy $0.63
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+35% Synergy $0.25
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+33% Synergy $0.24
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+33% Synergy $10.51
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+32% Synergy $0.51
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+32% Synergy $0.55
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+30% Synergy $0.41
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+28% Synergy $0.16
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+28% Synergy $3.08
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+28% Synergy $0.60
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $1.12
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+28% Synergy $6.80
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+27% Synergy $0.20
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+26% Synergy $11.12
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+25% Synergy $0.47
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+25% Synergy $0.29
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+24% Synergy $12.29
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+23% Synergy $1.68
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+22% Synergy $1.04
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+21% Synergy $24.84
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+19% Synergy $0.14
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+17% Synergy $0.28
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+17% Synergy $0.09
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+17% Synergy $4.07
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+17% Synergy $0.30
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+16% Synergy $0.24
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+15% Synergy $1.16
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+14% Synergy $0.26
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+12% Synergy $0.21
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+11% Synergy $3.10
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+11% Synergy $0.26
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+10% Synergy $20.23
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+10% Synergy $1.40
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+10% Synergy $3.18
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.17
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+9% Synergy $0.20
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.06
Celestial Ancient Celestial Ancient
+9% Synergy $0.57
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.04
Aura Thief Aura Thief
+8% Synergy $5.41
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+7% Synergy $1.05
Auramancer Auramancer
+7% Synergy $0.10
Daxos the Returned Daxos the Returned
+7% Synergy $6.78
Gremlin Tamer Gremlin Tamer
+5% Synergy $0.07
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $3.70
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-18% Synergy $39.64

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 $2.41
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.08
Counterspell Counterspell
+6% Synergy $2.00
Void Rend Void Rend
+6% Synergy $0.79
Negate Negate
+5% Synergy $0.25
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $6.13
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+5% Synergy $8.00
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.41
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $1.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $9.22
Obscura Charm Obscura Charm
+2% Synergy $0.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.85
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.83
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.71
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
0% Synergy $0.36
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $1.05
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-2% Synergy $1.98
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-3% Synergy $41.94
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.23
Inkshield Inkshield
-3% Synergy $10.13
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.29
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-8% Synergy $50.27
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $1.49
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-8% Synergy $1.52
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-9% Synergy $53.02
Swan Song Swan Song
-10% Synergy $10.80

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 $2.05
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+27% Synergy $0.80
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+24% Synergy $8.43
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+18% Synergy $0.88
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+15% Synergy $0.60
Replenish Replenish
+15% Synergy $125.59
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.65
Plea for Guidance Plea for Guidance
+5% Synergy $0.60
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.26
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+1% Synergy $2.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $1.77
Farewell Farewell
-1% Synergy $4.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.48
Ponder Ponder
-3% Synergy $1.61
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.86
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-9% Synergy $57.93
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+31% Synergy $0.36
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $3.95
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+10% Synergy $2.59
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+8% Synergy $0.87
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+5% Synergy $1.39
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.23
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+1% Synergy $0.22

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+38% Synergy $1.37
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+37% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+36% Synergy $5.83
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+36% Synergy $2.80
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+35% Synergy $4.13
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+34% Synergy $2.73
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+30% Synergy $1.54
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+28% Synergy $0.63
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $0.75
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+28% Synergy $3.42
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+25% Synergy $1.31
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+24% Synergy $0.99
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $14.75
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+21% Synergy $0.86
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $2.85
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+20% Synergy $5.30
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+19% Synergy $0.32
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+19% Synergy $0.70
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+19% Synergy $2.20
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+19% Synergy $0.14
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $1.58
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+15% Synergy $0.20
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+15% Synergy $0.57
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $25.87
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $18.56
Omniscience Omniscience
+13% Synergy $4.65
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.64
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+12% Synergy $3.51
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+12% Synergy $0.03
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.07
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+12% Synergy $0.10
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+11% Synergy $0.66
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+11% Synergy $0.26
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+11% Synergy $1.38
Greed Greed
+11% Synergy $0.26
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $2.13
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.28
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+10% Synergy $4.08
Opalescence Opalescence
+10% Synergy $28.28
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $25.92
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $0.65
Oubliette Oubliette
+9% Synergy $1.51
The Restoration of Eiganjo Architect of Restoration The Restoration of Eiganjo
+9% Synergy $0.37
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
+9% Synergy $0.03
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+8% Synergy $2.54
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+8% Synergy $2.26
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+7% Synergy $0.23
No Mercy No Mercy
+7% Synergy $14.52
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+4% Synergy $1.53
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+3% Synergy $8.48

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 $2.01
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+2% Synergy $4.02
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+2% Synergy $1.16
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $48.76
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
0% Synergy $1.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $17.69
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-6% Synergy $40.07

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+8% Synergy $0.18
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+5% Synergy $2.60
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.32
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
0% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
0% Synergy $0.89
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.41
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $0.45
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
-2% Synergy $1.86
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $2.00
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-6% Synergy $0.97
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-7% Synergy $0.84
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-8% Synergy $1.25

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+22% Synergy $0.75
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.75
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+12% Synergy $7.03
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+10% Synergy $0.64
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+10% Synergy $2.48
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+9% Synergy $0.14
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+9% Synergy $8.01
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+8% Synergy $11.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.31
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+7% Synergy $0.51
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $3.02
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.23
Plains Plains
+6% Synergy $0.05
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+6% Synergy $12.81
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+6% Synergy $0.15
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+6% Synergy $4.18
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.36
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+5% Synergy $9.49
Island Island
+4% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.07
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+4% Synergy $0.18
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $3.20
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.03
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+3% Synergy $4.41
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
+2% Synergy $0.17
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+2% Synergy $14.95
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+2% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+1% Synergy $0.18
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+1% Synergy $0.21
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
0% Synergy $0.20
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
0% Synergy $0.10
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $17.15
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $13.51
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
0% Synergy $6.71
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.05
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-2% Synergy $14.82
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-2% Synergy $0.15
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-3% Synergy $11.68
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-3% Synergy $0.28
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.55
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-4% Synergy $14.14
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-4% Synergy $12.31
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-4% Synergy $22.14
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-4% Synergy $1.68
Port Town Port Town
-4% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-7% Synergy $14.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.19

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