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Zur the Enchanter
Price tag $0.72

Legendary CreatureHuman Wizard

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

Playstyle & Strategy

Auras 27% Enchantress 19% Stax 8% Control 6% Combo 5% Cycling 4% Voltron 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

#148 Current Rank
#144 Last Week
#83 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.

Gogo, Master of Mimicry Gogo, Master of Mimicry
+2% Synergy $5.03
Capital City Capital City
+1% Synergy $0.17
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
-1% Synergy $1.97
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
-1% Synergy $1.17
Starting Town Starting Town
-2% Synergy $25.27

High Synergy Cards

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

Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+43% Synergy $0.39
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+41% Synergy $0.40
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+39% Synergy $0.27
Diplomatic Immunity Diplomatic Immunity
+38% Synergy $1.36
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+37% Synergy $2.26
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+36% Synergy $1.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+34% Synergy $0.16
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+33% Synergy $3.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+33% Synergy $1.43
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+30% Synergy $0.64

Top Cards

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

Propaganda Propaganda
+28% Synergy $2.01
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+20% Synergy $8.34
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+17% Synergy $4.45
Negate Negate
+17% Synergy $0.24
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+13% Synergy $2.22
Counterspell Counterspell
+12% Synergy $1.65
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+12% Synergy $1.30
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $48.08
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-7% Synergy $0.80

Game Changers

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

Necropotence Necropotence
+32% Synergy $17.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+19% Synergy $48.94
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+17% Synergy $28.27
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+15% Synergy $11.92
Drannith Magistrate Drannith Magistrate
+14% Synergy $13.58
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+13% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+12% Synergy $50.85
Thassa's Oracle Thassa's Oracle
+12% Synergy $16.62
Ad Nauseam Ad Nauseam
+11% Synergy $16.58
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+10% Synergy $20.89

Creatures

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

Auramancer Auramancer
+21% Synergy $0.12
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+20% Synergy $0.35
Eidolon of Rhetoric Eidolon of Rhetoric
+20% Synergy $0.56
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+19% Synergy $10.32
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+18% Synergy $0.54
Heliod, Sun-Crowned Heliod, Sun-Crowned
+16% Synergy $13.31
Archon of Sun's Grace Archon of Sun's Grace
+15% Synergy $0.73
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+15% Synergy $0.23
Aegis of the Gods Aegis of the Gods
+14% Synergy $1.06
Walking Ballista Walking Ballista
+13% Synergy $11.08
Grim Guardian Grim Guardian
+13% Synergy $0.41
Spirit of the Labyrinth Spirit of the Labyrinth
+13% Synergy $0.53
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
+12% Synergy $0.17
Aven Mindcensor Aven Mindcensor
+11% Synergy $0.78
Zur, Eternal Schemer Zur, Eternal Schemer
+11% Synergy $5.15
Entity Tracker Entity Tracker
+10% Synergy $0.58
Ondu Spiritdancer Ondu Spiritdancer
+10% Synergy $4.08
Eriette of the Charmed Apple Eriette of the Charmed Apple
+10% Synergy $1.08
Delney, Streetwise Lookout Delney, Streetwise Lookout
+9% Synergy $34.83
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
+9% Synergy $0.56
Alseid of Life's Bounty Alseid of Life's Bounty
+9% Synergy $0.30
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
+8% Synergy $10.64
Inquisitive Glimmer Inquisitive Glimmer
+7% Synergy $0.19
Transcendent Envoy Transcendent Envoy
+7% Synergy $0.12
Notion Thief Notion Thief
+6% Synergy $0.77
Starfield Mystic Starfield Mystic
+6% Synergy $0.41
The Master of Keys The Master of Keys
+6% Synergy $1.18
Thassa, God of the Sea Thassa, God of the Sea
+6% Synergy $1.84
Underworld Coinsmith Underworld Coinsmith
+6% Synergy $0.28
Hateful Eidolon Hateful Eidolon
+6% Synergy $0.17
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+6% Synergy $0.82
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+5% Synergy $42.20
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+5% Synergy $5.30
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+5% Synergy $0.41
Archon of Emeria Archon of Emeria
+5% Synergy $1.12
Ajani's Chosen Ajani's Chosen
+5% Synergy $0.31
Valley Floodcaller Valley Floodcaller
+4% Synergy $2.93
Starnheim Courser Starnheim Courser
+4% Synergy $0.18
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
+4% Synergy $0.34
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+3% Synergy $25.95
Ranger-Captain of Eos Ranger-Captain of Eos
+3% Synergy $24.03
Doomwake Giant Doomwake Giant
+2% Synergy $0.25
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn Heliod, the Warped Eclipse Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
+2% Synergy $1.02
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+1% Synergy $11.88
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+1% Synergy $30.11
Archivist of Oghma Archivist of Oghma
+1% Synergy $3.70
Moon-Blessed Cleric Moon-Blessed Cleric
+1% Synergy $0.33
Mockingbird Mockingbird
+1% Synergy $2.88
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
-4% Synergy $5.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-10% Synergy $0.26

Instants

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

Swan Song Swan Song
+12% Synergy $6.09
Silence Silence
+12% Synergy $6.48
Dispel Dispel
+12% Synergy $0.29
Demonic Consultation Demonic Consultation
+11% Synergy $10.83
Angel's Grace Angel's Grace
+11% Synergy $6.52
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+10% Synergy $42.63
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+10% Synergy $2.94
Force of Will Force of Will
+10% Synergy $57.48
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+9% Synergy $49.42
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+9% Synergy $14.89
Spell Pierce Spell Pierce
+9% Synergy $0.17
Mana Leak Mana Leak
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+8% Synergy $42.96
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+8% Synergy $1.51
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+8% Synergy $7.00
Tainted Pact Tainted Pact
+8% Synergy $22.45
Borne Upon a Wind Borne Upon a Wind
+8% Synergy $1.03
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+8% Synergy $0.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+7% Synergy $1.46
Turn Aside Turn Aside
+6% Synergy $0.14
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+5% Synergy $6.96
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+5% Synergy $1.59
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+5% Synergy $8.78
Strix Serenade Strix Serenade
+5% Synergy $1.27
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+5% Synergy $12.97
Lim-Dûl's Vault Lim-Dûl's Vault
+4% Synergy $4.38
Miscast Miscast
+4% Synergy $1.24
Render Silent Render Silent
+3% Synergy $2.08
Dramatic Reversal Dramatic Reversal
+3% Synergy $15.68
Permission Denied Permission Denied
+3% Synergy $7.85
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+2% Synergy $15.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $45.06
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
0% Synergy $1.75
Mortify Mortify
0% Synergy $0.26
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-3% Synergy $18.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.84
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-6% Synergy $7.64
Void Rend Void Rend
-11% Synergy $0.64
Despark Despark
-11% Synergy $0.32
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-12% Synergy $1.77

Sorceries

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

Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+21% Synergy $0.20
Resurgent Belief Resurgent Belief
+14% Synergy $0.83
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $8.66
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+7% Synergy $1.71
Brilliant Restoration Brilliant Restoration
+7% Synergy $0.89
Replenish Replenish
+7% Synergy $130.08
Imperial Seal Imperial Seal
+6% Synergy $113.27
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.62
Gitaxian Probe Gitaxian Probe
+5% Synergy $4.80
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.65
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.29
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+4% Synergy $1.75
Open the Vaults Open the Vaults
+4% Synergy $0.55
Preordain Preordain
+3% Synergy $0.61
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+3% Synergy $18.70
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+2% Synergy $1.91
Dance of the Manse Dance of the Manse
+2% Synergy $0.86
Praetor's Grasp Praetor's Grasp
+2% Synergy $10.39
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+1% Synergy $5.30
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $3.95
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
0% Synergy $0.39
Farewell Farewell
-2% Synergy $4.30
Vindicate Vindicate
-3% Synergy $0.91
Damn Damn
-7% Synergy $2.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+17% Synergy $5.37
Helm of the Gods Helm of the Gods
+9% Synergy $2.53
Wishclaw Talisman Wishclaw Talisman
+4% Synergy $2.20
Cursed Totem Cursed Totem
+4% Synergy $0.62
Sensei's Divining Top Sensei's Divining Top
+3% Synergy $29.26
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+3% Synergy $14.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $67.99
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.24

Enchantments

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

Greater Auramancy Greater Auramancy
+28% Synergy $12.61
Curator's Ward Curator's Ward
+28% Synergy $0.31
Solemnity Solemnity
+28% Synergy $8.32
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+27% Synergy $0.71
Rule of Law Rule of Law
+27% Synergy $0.36
Phyrexian Unlife Phyrexian Unlife
+27% Synergy $0.69
Aura of Silence Aura of Silence
+25% Synergy $3.58
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+22% Synergy $0.28
Shielded by Faith Shielded by Faith
+22% Synergy $4.44
Estrid's Invocation Estrid's Invocation
+21% Synergy $0.61
Blind Obedience Blind Obedience
+20% Synergy $2.73
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+20% Synergy $2.36
Battle Mastery Battle Mastery
+20% Synergy $0.22
Combat Research Combat Research
+17% Synergy $0.35
Phyresis Phyresis
+17% Synergy $0.90
Karmic Justice Karmic Justice
+16% Synergy $1.35
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+16% Synergy $0.15
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+14% Synergy $1.31
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+14% Synergy $4.07
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+14% Synergy $0.33
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+14% Synergy $0.06
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+14% Synergy $0.18
Seal from Existence Seal from Existence
+14% Synergy $0.15
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+12% Synergy $1.55
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+12% Synergy $1.04
Vanishing Vanishing
+12% Synergy $0.60
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+11% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Laboratory Arcane Laboratory
+11% Synergy $0.99
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+10% Synergy $2.67
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+10% Synergy $3.14
Energy Field Energy Field
+10% Synergy $2.92
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $21.01
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $4.05
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+9% Synergy $0.73
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.27
Stasis Stasis
+9% Synergy $15.73
Eaten by Piranhas Eaten by Piranhas
+8% Synergy $0.29
Idolized Idolized
+8% Synergy $0.75
Deafening Silence Deafening Silence
+8% Synergy $1.40
Energy Flux Energy Flux
+8% Synergy $0.38
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+7% Synergy $0.17
Seal of Cleansing Seal of Cleansing
+7% Synergy $0.17
Oubliette Oubliette
+7% Synergy $1.53
Twinblade Blessing Twinblade Blessing
+7% Synergy $0.10
Chains of Custody Chains of Custody
+7% Synergy $0.23
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+6% Synergy $3.67
Curiosity Curiosity
+3% Synergy $0.53
Animate Dead Animate Dead
0% Synergy $6.79
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-2% Synergy $34.98
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-2% Synergy $15.42

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 $2.58
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+1% Synergy $3.63

Utility Lands

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

Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+24% Synergy $6.35
Emergence Zone Emergence Zone
+8% Synergy $1.84
Serra's Sanctum Serra's Sanctum
+7% Synergy $349.70
Mistveil Plains Mistveil Plains
+6% Synergy $0.76
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+5% Synergy $94.69
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+5% Synergy $0.27
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+4% Synergy $7.01
Lonely Sandbar Lonely Sandbar
+4% Synergy $0.23
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.11
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+4% Synergy $0.19
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+3% Synergy $1.98
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+1% Synergy $19.28
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+1% Synergy $38.71
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-1% Synergy $47.16
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-2% Synergy $0.14
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-12% Synergy $0.57

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.21
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+10% Synergy $24.69
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+9% Synergy $92.16
Dimir Signet Dimir Signet
+8% Synergy $0.54
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy $71.05
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+6% Synergy $643.42
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+5% Synergy $1.12
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+5% Synergy $153.22
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+5% Synergy $55.47
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
+4% Synergy $0.30
Grim Monolith Grim Monolith
+4% Synergy $372.38
Jeweled Lotus Jeweled Lotus
+3% Synergy $30.05
Mox Amber Mox Amber
0% Synergy $67.47
Talisman of Dominance Talisman of Dominance
-1% Synergy $0.90
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-2% Synergy $0.91
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-2% Synergy $2.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-3% Synergy $1.07
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.51
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-4% Synergy $0.22
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 $17.11
Tundra Tundra
+6% Synergy
Scrubland Scrubland
+6% Synergy
Underground Sea Underground Sea
+6% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $29.32
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+6% Synergy $50.15
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+5% Synergy $13.72
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+5% Synergy $25.51
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+5% Synergy $24.04
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+5% Synergy $21.61
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+5% Synergy $24.53
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+5% Synergy $9.47
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $11.67
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+4% Synergy $22.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+4% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+4% Synergy $13.68
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy $34.04
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
+3% Synergy $7.92
Watery Grave Watery Grave
+3% Synergy $8.98
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $8.29
Contaminated Landscape Contaminated Landscape
+2% Synergy $0.13
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $9.92
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.28
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
0% Synergy $13.73
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
0% Synergy $0.20
Morphic Pool Morphic Pool
-1% Synergy $15.63
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-1% Synergy $0.80
Island Island
-2% Synergy $0.05
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-2% Synergy $0.19
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-2% Synergy $0.27
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-2% Synergy $0.23
Dimir Aqueduct Dimir Aqueduct
-2% Synergy $0.21
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.22
Plains Plains
-3% Synergy $0.05
Swamp Swamp
-3% Synergy $0.07
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $2.62
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-3% Synergy $0.45
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
-3% Synergy $0.20
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-4% Synergy $0.48
Underground River Underground River
-4% Synergy $1.37
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-4% Synergy $4.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-5% Synergy $0.45
Shipwreck Marsh Shipwreck Marsh
-5% Synergy $3.25
Raffine's Tower Raffine's Tower
-6% Synergy $11.47
Drowned Catacomb Drowned Catacomb
-6% Synergy $1.71
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-6% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Deceit Temple of Deceit
-6% Synergy $0.34
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-7% Synergy $0.18
Arcane Sanctum Arcane Sanctum
-10% Synergy $0.41
Sunken Hollow Sunken Hollow
-10% Synergy $0.26

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