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Zur the Enchanter
Price tag $0.82

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 25% Enchantress 20% Stax 8% Control 6% Combo 5% Voltron 5% Cycling 4% Pillow Fort 3% Toolbox 2% Discard 2%

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

#132 Current Rank
#139 Last Week
#86 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.

Peter Parker's Camera Peter Parker's Camera
+3% Synergy $1.58
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
+1% Synergy $27.31
With Great Power... With Great Power...
+1% Synergy $0.51
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
-1% Synergy $62.36
Chameleon, Master of Disguise Chameleon, Master of Disguise
-1% Synergy $0.43

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 $0.54
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+42% Synergy $0.21
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+40% Synergy $0.26
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+38% Synergy $1.52
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+37% Synergy $2.36
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+36% Synergy $1.05
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+34% Synergy $0.17
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+34% Synergy $1.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+32% Synergy $4.99
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+31% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+30% Synergy $12.62
Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $2.29
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+20% Synergy $10.57
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.32
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.59
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy $2.01
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.22
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.19
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+31% Synergy $17.41
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+19% Synergy $50.96
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+16% Synergy $32.03
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+15% Synergy $13.07
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $13.17
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $48.88
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $17.50
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+11% Synergy $54.04
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $19.69
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+10% Synergy $20.59

Creatures

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

Sun Titan Sun Titan
+21% Synergy $0.28
Auramancer Auramancer
+21% Synergy $0.06
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+20% Synergy $0.37
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.34
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+18% Synergy $0.30
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+16% Synergy $0.73
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $17.48
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+15% Synergy $0.27
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+14% Synergy $1.10
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $13.28
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.32
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $0.49
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+12% Synergy $0.18
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+11% Synergy $0.53
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+11% Synergy $2.95
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $0.57
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+10% Synergy $3.28
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+10% Synergy $1.45
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.54
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.29
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+8% Synergy $0.24
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+8% Synergy $32.45
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+8% Synergy $15.54
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+6% Synergy $0.95
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.48
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+6% Synergy $0.67
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+6% Synergy $0.15
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+6% Synergy $0.92
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+6% Synergy $0.32
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+5% Synergy $5.84
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+5% Synergy $0.11
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+5% Synergy $0.50
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+5% Synergy $1.05
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+5% Synergy $0.86
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+4% Synergy $42.37
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+4% Synergy $0.18
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+4% Synergy $3.67
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $29.72
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+3% Synergy $18.28
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+3% Synergy $0.23
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+2% Synergy $12.47
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+2% Synergy $0.26
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $29.53
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+1% Synergy $3.04
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
0% Synergy $5.29
Talion, the Kindly Lord Talion, the Kindly Lord
-3% Synergy $7.52
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-4% Synergy $8.06
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-9% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $8.52
Silence Silence
+12% Synergy $8.06
Dispel Dispel
+11% Synergy $0.31
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $7.70
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $64.39
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+10% Synergy $10.95
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+9% Synergy $44.28
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+9% Synergy $3.35
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $15.67
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+9% Synergy $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $46.95
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.30
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+8% Synergy $47.01
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $23.69
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+8% Synergy $0.33
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.46
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+7% Synergy $44.75
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+7% Synergy $9.65
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+7% Synergy $2.96
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+6% Synergy $1.84
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+6% Synergy $0.17
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $8.04
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $10.56
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $13.78
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+4% Synergy $1.26
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+4% Synergy $4.51
Miscast Miscast
+4% Synergy $1.21
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $14.60
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $10.54
Render Silent Render Silent
+2% Synergy $1.98
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $50.70
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.82
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.27
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-4% Synergy $18.95
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.65
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $8.07
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.47
Void Rend Void Rend
-12% Synergy $0.37
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $2.09

Sorceries

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

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+21% Synergy $0.21
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+13% Synergy $0.77
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $10.23
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $1.77
Replenish Replenish
+7% Synergy $123.98
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $1.06
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+6% Synergy $124.90
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $3.38
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+5% Synergy $0.59
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.70
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.77
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.27
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+4% Synergy $0.54
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.58
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $21.91
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $3.16
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+2% Synergy $0.71
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $8.81
Open the Armory Open the Armory
+2% Synergy $1.85
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
0% Synergy $5.95
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.12
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.45
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $3.35
Vindicate Vindicate
-4% Synergy $0.49
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $1.20

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $8.29
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.56
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+5% Synergy $3.69
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $0.80
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $32.10
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $16.15
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $75.61
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.

Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+28% Synergy $0.93
Solemnity Solemnity
+28% Synergy $8.61
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+28% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+28% Synergy $0.53
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+27% Synergy $0.41
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+25% Synergy $3.74
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+22% Synergy $0.47
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+22% Synergy $0.27
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+22% Synergy $4.54
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+21% Synergy $2.98
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+20% Synergy $3.77
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.23
Phyresis Phyresis
+17% Synergy $1.31
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+16% Synergy $1.08
Combat Research Combat Research
+16% Synergy $0.29
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+16% Synergy $0.16
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+14% Synergy $0.93
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.37
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+14% Synergy $4.67
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+13% Synergy $0.88
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+13% Synergy $0.04
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+13% Synergy $0.20
Vanishing Vanishing
+13% Synergy $0.52
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $2.32
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+12% Synergy $0.14
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.83
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+10% Synergy $2.11
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+10% Synergy $0.27
Energy Field Energy Field
+10% Synergy $2.83
Stasis Stasis
+10% Synergy $17.40
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $22.17
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $3.30
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+9% Synergy $2.17
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.23
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+8% Synergy $0.73
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $0.97
Idolized Idolized
+8% Synergy $0.53
Energy Flux Energy Flux
+8% Synergy $0.35
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.13
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+7% Synergy $0.27
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $1.27
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+7% Synergy $0.09
Mana Breach Mana Breach
+7% Synergy $1.07
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $5.46
Unstoppable Plan Unstoppable Plan
+5% Synergy $2.62
Counterbalance Counterbalance
+5% Synergy $6.43
Curiosity Curiosity
+1% Synergy $0.56
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $7.52
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-1% Synergy $36.91
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $11.95

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 $1.86
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+1% Synergy $5.38

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+25% Synergy $6.28
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $2.87
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $339.29
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.80
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.95
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.31
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.58
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.11
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.07
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.13
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $2.03
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $18.48
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $35.27
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $48.67
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.13
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-11% Synergy $0.94

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+12% Synergy $0.17
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $26.65
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+9% Synergy $0.49
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+8% Synergy $110.22
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $78.39
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.20
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+5% Synergy $0.24
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.06
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+5% Synergy $719.33
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+4% Synergy $181.24
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $383.77
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+4% Synergy $38.46
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $62.61
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $1.01
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.71
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.19
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.48
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-3% Synergy $0.48
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-4% Synergy $1.05
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-6% Synergy $0.16

Lands

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

City of Brass City of Brass
+8% Synergy $19.91
Tundra Tundra
+7% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+6% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+6% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $24.27
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $38.19
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $25.96
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $23.27
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $18.62
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $22.48
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $8.85
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $11.95
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+4% Synergy $13.27
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.26
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $21.72
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $13.01
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.07
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $35.68
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+2% Synergy $6.68
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+2% Synergy $7.26
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.15
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.13
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+1% Synergy $0.16
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $13.51
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $12.65
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.75
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $18.07
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-1% Synergy $0.20
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.29
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-2% Synergy $0.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.27
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.06
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $2.74
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-3% Synergy $4.81
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.34
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.21
Underground River Underground River
-5% Synergy $0.80
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $4.38
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-5% Synergy $0.20
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-6% Synergy $11.27
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $1.38
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.24
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.12
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-10% Synergy $0.31
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-10% Synergy $0.26

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