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Zur, Eternal Schemer
Price tag $3.90

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

#522 Current Rank
#572 Last Week
#414 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.

Eiganjo Dynastorian Eiganjo Dynastorian
+8% Synergy $5.10
Mana Sculpt Mana Sculpt
+4% Synergy $0.96
Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+2% Synergy $3.27
Turbulent Moor Turbulent Moor
+1% Synergy $6.89
Decorum Dissertation Decorum Dissertation
-1% Synergy $7.73

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 $0.64
Enduring Curiosity Enduring Curiosity
+61% Synergy $6.99
Soaring Lightbringer Soaring Lightbringer
+59% Synergy $0.47
Enduring Tenacity Enduring Tenacity
+59% Synergy $9.82
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+56% Synergy $0.34
Archetype of Courage Archetype of Courage
+54% Synergy $1.92
Extinguish All Hope Extinguish All Hope
+54% Synergy $0.21
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+54% Synergy $0.48
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+53% Synergy $4.46

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 $0.33
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+52% Synergy $0.30
Starfield of Nyx Starfield of Nyx
+52% Synergy $15.75
Zur the Enchanter Zur the Enchanter
+49% Synergy $1.27
Archetype of Imagination Archetype of Imagination
+49% Synergy $0.44
Sigil of the Empty Throne Sigil of the Empty Throne
+44% Synergy $0.43
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+36% Synergy $4.09
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $3.53
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.44
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-10% Synergy $1.01

Game Changers

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

Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+12% Synergy $416.17
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $57.11
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+6% Synergy $67.17
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.16
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+3% Synergy $55.57
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $24.50
Farewell Farewell
-3% Synergy $6.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-7% Synergy $41.42
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-8% Synergy $68.64
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-8% Synergy $56.33

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
+43% Synergy $2.99
Overlord of the Floodpits Overlord of the Floodpits
+43% Synergy $2.30
Heliod, God of the Sun Heliod, God of the Sun
+43% Synergy $4.84
Silent Hallcreeper Silent Hallcreeper
+41% Synergy $1.95
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
+39% Synergy $0.75
Fear of Sleep Paralysis Fear of Sleep Paralysis
+34% Synergy $0.37
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
+33% Synergy $0.36
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+31% Synergy $11.31
Spirited Companion Spirited Companion
+30% Synergy $0.29
Athreos, God of Passage Athreos, God of Passage
+30% Synergy $15.19
Nykthos Paragon Nykthos Paragon
+30% Synergy $1.25
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+28% Synergy $0.60
Overlord of the Mistmoors Overlord of the Mistmoors
+28% Synergy $2.31
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+26% Synergy $0.29
Nightmare Shepherd Nightmare Shepherd
+26% Synergy $0.29
Aminatou, Veil Piercer Aminatou, Veil Piercer
+26% Synergy $0.41
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+25% Synergy $0.28
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+23% Synergy $0.29
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+23% Synergy $0.41
Erebos, God of the Dead Erebos, God of the Dead
+23% Synergy $14.17
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+21% Synergy $22.29
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+21% Synergy $3.67
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+19% Synergy $1.23
Overlord of the Balemurk Overlord of the Balemurk
+18% Synergy $22.84
Fear of Impostors Fear of Impostors
+16% Synergy $0.27
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+16% Synergy $0.22
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+15% Synergy $0.37
Ghostly Dancers Ghostly Dancers
+15% Synergy $0.39
Enduring Innocence Enduring Innocence
+15% Synergy $4.76
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+14% Synergy $0.39
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
+13% Synergy $1.81
Summon: Yojimbo Summon: Yojimbo
+12% Synergy $1.34
Protean Thaumaturge Protean Thaumaturge
+12% Synergy $0.33
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
+11% Synergy $31.98
Ephara, God of the Polis Ephara, God of the Polis
+10% Synergy $9.50
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+9% Synergy $1.63
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
+9% Synergy $0.36
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+9% Synergy $3.46
Agent of Erebos Agent of Erebos
+9% Synergy $0.35
Fear of Failed Tests Fear of Failed Tests
+9% Synergy $0.10
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.34
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
+8% Synergy $4.47
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
+8% Synergy $0.38
Fear of Infinity Fear of Infinity
+8% Synergy $0.20
Summon: Valefor Summon: Valefor
+8% Synergy $0.25
Auramancer Auramancer
+6% Synergy $0.26
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+6% Synergy $18.97
Alela, Artful Provocateur Alela, Artful Provocateur
+5% Synergy $1.43
Witch Enchanter Witch-Blessed Meadow Witch Enchanter
+3% Synergy $2.89
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-17% Synergy $57.22

Instants

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

Glimmerburst Glimmerburst
+9% Synergy $0.10
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.13
Thirst for Meaning Thirst for Meaning
+7% Synergy $0.21
Negate Negate
+6% Synergy $0.20
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $2.48
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+5% Synergy $7.31
Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+5% Synergy $0.50
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+3% Synergy $13.87
Fracture Fracture
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+2% Synergy $1.43
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.06
Void Rend Void Rend
+1% Synergy $0.84
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $52.08
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $1.47
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-2% Synergy $0.99
Inkshield Inkshield
-2% Synergy $4.97
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mortify Mortify
-3% Synergy $0.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-4% Synergy $0.74
Despark Despark
-5% Synergy $0.34
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-6% Synergy $1.37
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-8% Synergy $2.05
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-8% Synergy $63.51
Swan Song Swan Song
-9% Synergy $7.19
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-14% Synergy $6.77

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 $1.10
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+25% Synergy $1.04
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+22% Synergy $11.28
Redress Fate Redress Fate
+17% Synergy $0.34
Replenish Replenish
+16% Synergy $165.90
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+14% Synergy $1.72
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+6% Synergy $0.79
Sea Gate Restoration Sea Gate, Reborn Sea Gate Restoration
+3% Synergy $33.89
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+1% Synergy $0.26
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
-1% Synergy $3.01
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.64
Ponder Ponder
-2% Synergy $1.64
Damn Damn
-5% Synergy $2.56
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
-11% Synergy $4.74

Utility Artifacts

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

Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
+30% Synergy $0.41
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.01
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.50
Spear of Heliod Spear of Heliod
+6% Synergy $1.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.70
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+2% Synergy $1.85
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
0% Synergy $0.30
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-4% Synergy $17.39

Enchantments

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

Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $1.73
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+37% Synergy $0.55
Hallowed Haunting Hallowed Haunting
+36% Synergy $5.35
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+33% Synergy $0.38
Boon of the Spirit Realm Boon of the Spirit Realm
+33% Synergy $5.65
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
+32% Synergy $0.44
Court of Vantress Court of Vantress
+31% Synergy $4.81
Enchanted Evening Enchanted Evening
+30% Synergy $10.32
Cacophony Unleashed Cacophony Unleashed
+28% Synergy $0.97
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+26% Synergy $6.22
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+23% Synergy $16.90
One with the Multiverse One with the Multiverse
+23% Synergy $1.10
Valkyrie's Call Valkyrie's Call
+23% Synergy $1.29
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+21% Synergy $1.83
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $4.82
Extravagant Replication Extravagant Replication
+20% Synergy $0.33
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+17% Synergy $1.57
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
+17% Synergy $2.92
Brave the Sands Brave the Sands
+17% Synergy $6.56
Omniscience Omniscience
+16% Synergy $5.15
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+15% Synergy $8.96
Michiko's Reign of Truth Portrait of Michiko Michiko's Reign of Truth
+14% Synergy $0.30
Land Tax Land Tax
+13% Synergy $16.22
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+13% Synergy $30.42
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+13% Synergy $0.43
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
+13% Synergy $0.23
Nowhere to Run Nowhere to Run
+13% Synergy $0.67
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+13% Synergy $0.72
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
+12% Synergy $0.17
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+11% Synergy $0.15
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
+11% Synergy $1.57
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+10% Synergy $0.60
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+10% Synergy $2.31
Shark Typhoon Shark Typhoon
+10% Synergy $1.01
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+10% Synergy $1.46
Painful Quandary Painful Quandary
+9% Synergy $1.03
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+9% Synergy $6.22
Greed Greed
+9% Synergy $0.36
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+8% Synergy $3.48
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+8% Synergy $33.87
No Mercy No Mercy
+8% Synergy $25.39
Cramped Vents // Access Maze Cramped Vents // Access Maze
+8% Synergy $0.32
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+8% Synergy $0.18
Oubliette Oubliette
+8% Synergy $2.51
Opalescence Opalescence
+8% Synergy $39.97
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
+7% Synergy $6.85
Dissipation Field Dissipation Field
+7% Synergy $2.40
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+5% Synergy $10.56
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+5% Synergy $0.58
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 $10.06
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+8% Synergy $1.49
Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+8% Synergy $6.33
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+2% Synergy $0.57
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $2.65
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+1% Synergy $59.22
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+1% Synergy $5.48
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $28.81
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-4% Synergy $39.96
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $122.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.22
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.55
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-1% Synergy $0.43
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-2% Synergy $0.48
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
-2% Synergy $1.18
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.33
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-4% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-5% Synergy $0.63
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-9% Synergy $2.72
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-10% Synergy $2.89

Lands

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

Valgavoth's Lair Valgavoth's Lair
+20% Synergy $0.86
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
+12% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+12% Synergy $4.99
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
+11% Synergy $0.35
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
+10% Synergy $14.82
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
+10% Synergy $7.42
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+8% Synergy $1.24
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+8% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+7% Synergy $14.11
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
+7% Synergy $6.85
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
+7% Synergy $0.28
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+7% Synergy $0.34
Gloomlake Verge Gloomlake Verge
+7% Synergy $10.71
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+7% Synergy $0.39
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $18.97
Plains Plains
+5% Synergy $0.07
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
+5% Synergy $0.39
Swamp Swamp
+4% Synergy $0.09
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.32
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+4% Synergy $0.30
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
+4% Synergy $4.79
Island Island
+3% Synergy $0.07
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+3% Synergy $0.28
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
+3% Synergy $30.66
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+3% Synergy $0.29
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
+3% Synergy $0.34
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.21
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+2% Synergy $3.06
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
+1% Synergy $0.23
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.26
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
0% Synergy $0.26
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
0% Synergy $13.05
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
0% Synergy $12.03
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $9.90
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
-1% Synergy $6.79
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-1% Synergy $0.23
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-1% Synergy $5.64
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-1% Synergy $0.35
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $14.49
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-2% Synergy $29.76
Watery Grave Watery Grave
-3% Synergy $11.82
Underground River Underground River
-3% Synergy $1.36
Skycloud Expanse Skycloud Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.19
City of Brass City of Brass
-4% Synergy $9.33
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.28
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-5% Synergy $0.39
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
-5% Synergy $19.07
Port Town Port Town
-5% Synergy $0.24
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $3.04
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-15% Synergy $0.26

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