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Zur the Enchanter
Price tag $1.02

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for B
Esper

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 21% Enchantress 20% Stax 9% Control 7% Combo 6% Voltron 6% Cycling 4% Pillow Fort 3% Toolbox 2% Midrange 1%

How it feels to play against

Frustrating Can create feel-bad moments at the table.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#142 Current Rank
#166 Last Week
#93 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zur the Enchanter.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zur the Enchanter decks.

Mornsong Aria Mornsong Aria
+6% Synergy $0.43
Noggle the Mind Noggle the Mind
+1% Synergy $0.18
Mirrorform Mirrorform
0% Synergy $6.06
Moonshadow Moonshadow
0% Synergy $19.06
Twilight Diviner Twilight Diviner
0% Synergy $1.37

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zur the Enchanter's abilities and overall game plan.

Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+44% Synergy $1.06
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+42% Synergy $0.35
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+40% Synergy $0.28
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+39% Synergy $1.79
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+37% Synergy $0.86
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+37% Synergy $2.24
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+35% Synergy $0.18
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+35% Synergy $2.01
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+32% Synergy $0.74
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+31% Synergy $5.70

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zur the Enchanter decks.

Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+31% Synergy $13.45
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+31% Synergy $1.19
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $3.28
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+20% Synergy $8.98
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.43
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy $2.96
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+11% Synergy $1.71
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $0.95
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.13

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+30% Synergy $21.85
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+19% Synergy $53.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $32.90
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+14% Synergy $14.88
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $10.76
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+12% Synergy $56.74
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $61.56
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $45.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $40.86
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
0% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+21% Synergy $0.23
Auramancer Auramancer
+21% Synergy $0.09
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+20% Synergy $0.47
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.06
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+19% Synergy $0.28
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+16% Synergy $0.88
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $18.93
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+15% Synergy $0.26
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+14% Synergy $1.21
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.38
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $9.53
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+12% Synergy $0.51
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+12% Synergy $1.50
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+12% Synergy $0.60
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+11% Synergy $18.67
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+11% Synergy $0.17
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $20.56
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+10% Synergy $3.17
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+10% Synergy $0.64
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+9% Synergy $0.16
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.57
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+9% Synergy $2.37
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.35
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+8% Synergy $15.18
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+7% Synergy $35.39
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+6% Synergy $1.59
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.30
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+6% Synergy $0.53
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+6% Synergy $0.08
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+6% Synergy $1.58
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+6% Synergy $0.35
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+5% Synergy $0.48
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+5% Synergy $0.97
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+5% Synergy $0.17
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+5% Synergy $1.28
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $46.28
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+4% Synergy $17.56
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+4% Synergy $4.34
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+4% Synergy $0.20
Hushbringer Hushbringer
+4% Synergy $0.64
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $36.92
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+3% Synergy $8.66
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+3% Synergy $0.34
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+2% Synergy $16.68
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+2% Synergy $0.16
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $46.68
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+1% Synergy $0.24
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $7.00
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-5% Synergy $9.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.28

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zur the Enchanter safe.

Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.22
Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.59
Silence Silence
+12% Synergy $6.10
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.41
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $6.93
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $7.11
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $4.28
Force of Will Force of Will
+9% Synergy $62.43
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+9% Synergy $26.63
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $52.46
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $47.58
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+8% Synergy $15.97
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+8% Synergy $0.21
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+8% Synergy $0.15
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+8% Synergy $0.34
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $3.01
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+7% Synergy $1.33
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $8.53
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+7% Synergy $32.99
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+6% Synergy $5.95
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.58
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $8.67
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $10.18
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+4% Synergy $10.83
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+4% Synergy $3.21
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+4% Synergy $4.89
Miscast Miscast
+4% Synergy $1.38
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $14.75
Render Silent Render Silent
+2% Synergy $2.07
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+1% Synergy $2.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $46.56
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.18
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-5% Synergy $21.63
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.82
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.90
Despark Despark
-10% Synergy $0.25
Void Rend Void Rend
-13% Synergy $0.38
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $1.92

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zur the Enchanter's game plan and control the board.

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+21% Synergy $0.19
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+13% Synergy $0.90
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $9.91
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $2.31
Replenish Replenish
+7% Synergy $123.64
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+6% Synergy $136.78
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+6% Synergy $1.28
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.07
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.53
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.35
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.84
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.74
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+4% Synergy $0.69
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.53
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $24.95
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $5.03
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+2% Synergy $3.52
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.52
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $6.76
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.02
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.93
Vindicate Vindicate
-5% Synergy $0.58
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.08

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $9.43
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+8% Synergy $3.52
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.93
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $1.18
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $34.70
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $16.85
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $100.94
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-2% Synergy $0.21

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zur the Enchanter's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Solemnity Solemnity
+28% Synergy $9.15
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+28% Synergy $0.82
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+28% Synergy $0.40
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+27% Synergy $0.34
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+25% Synergy $3.67
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+23% Synergy $0.52
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+22% Synergy $0.46
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $4.55
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+21% Synergy $4.67
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+20% Synergy $3.45
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.21
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+17% Synergy $0.25
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+16% Synergy $0.92
Phyresis Phyresis
+16% Synergy $1.25
Combat Research Combat Research
+15% Synergy $0.43
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+14% Synergy $0.80
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.38
Vanishing Vanishing
+14% Synergy $0.49
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+13% Synergy $4.08
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+13% Synergy $1.24
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+13% Synergy $4.95
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+13% Synergy $0.05
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+12% Synergy $0.24
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+12% Synergy $0.71
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+11% Synergy $2.29
Energy Field Energy Field
+11% Synergy $2.83
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+11% Synergy $0.14
Land Tax Land Tax
+10% Synergy $24.31
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.24
Stasis Stasis
+10% Synergy $17.07
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+9% Synergy $4.59
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.28
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $4.69
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $1.38
Idolized Idolized
+8% Synergy $0.61
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.63
Energy Flux Energy Flux
+8% Synergy $0.33
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $2.00
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.06
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+7% Synergy $0.13
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+7% Synergy $0.24
Mana Breach Mana Breach
+7% Synergy $0.98
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $5.32
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+6% Synergy $2.14
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+6% Synergy $6.35
Out of Time Out of Time
+6% Synergy $0.20
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+6% Synergy $0.10
Animate Dead Animate Dead
+1% Synergy $8.12
Curiosity Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.65
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-3% Synergy $12.91

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zur the Enchanter to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Narset, Parter of Veils Narset, Parter of Veils
+6% Synergy $1.24
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+2% Synergy $6.17

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+26% Synergy $5.99
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $4.74
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $326.81
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $1.09
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $97.48
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+4% Synergy $0.36
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $8.45
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.05
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.09
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+1% Synergy $3.00
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $20.47
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.61
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $52.31
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-10% Synergy $0.79

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+13% Synergy $0.20
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+10% Synergy $0.87
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $32.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $114.70
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+6% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+6% Synergy $0.63
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $85.72
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $830.48
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+4% Synergy $0.34
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $175.40
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $400.36
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+3% Synergy $39.43
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $65.80
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-2% Synergy $4.61
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.53
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $1.08
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.11
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.35
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.70
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.13

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zur the Enchanter decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $20.85
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+7% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+6% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $26.37
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $40.76
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $26.56
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $25.70
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $22.58
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $25.49
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+5% Synergy $40.56
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $15.05
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $17.10
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $23.12
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $15.11
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+4% Synergy $10.33
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.60
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+3% Synergy $7.54
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $7.23
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $8.81
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.10
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $15.09
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.67
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $18.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-1% Synergy $12.44
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.11
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.16
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.24
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.24
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.16
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-3% Synergy $0.24
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $4.56
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.18
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $3.07
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-4% Synergy $0.12
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.13
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-5% Synergy $0.32
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $5.41
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-5% Synergy $0.20
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-6% Synergy $12.83
Underground River Underground River
-6% Synergy $1.13
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.18
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-7% Synergy $2.87
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-9% Synergy $0.27
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-10% Synergy $0.23

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