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Zurgo and Ojutai
Price tag $1.32

Legendary CreatureOrc Dragon

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Jeskai

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Ranking

#1162 Current Rank
#1254 Last Week
#1116 Past 2 Years

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zurgo and Ojutai.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zurgo and Ojutai decks.

Smaug the Magnificent Smaug the Magnificent
+6% Synergy $68.38
Lorehold, the Historian Lorehold, the Historian
+5% Synergy $2.68
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
+3% Synergy $4.58
Erode Erode
+2% Synergy $5.37
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
+1% Synergy $4.12

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zurgo and Ojutai's abilities and overall game plan.

Dragon Tempest Dragon Tempest
+65% Synergy $3.59
Sarkhan, Soul Aflame Sarkhan, Soul Aflame
+61% Synergy $0.53
Lathliss, Dragon Queen Lathliss, Dragon Queen
+56% Synergy $0.52
Dragonspeaker Shaman Dragonspeaker Shaman
+55% Synergy $2.06
Ganax, Astral Hunter Ganax, Astral Hunter
+55% Synergy $0.99
Dragonlord's Servant Dragonlord's Servant
+55% Synergy $0.29
Sneak Attack Sneak Attack
+50% Synergy $11.27
Goldspan Dragon Goldspan Dragon
+49% Synergy $5.47
Dragonlord Ojutai Dragonlord Ojutai
+46% Synergy $0.77
Scourge of Valkas Scourge of Valkas
+45% Synergy $4.74

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zurgo and Ojutai decks.

Terror of the Peaks Terror of the Peaks
+44% Synergy $28.62
Firkraag, Cunning Instigator Firkraag, Cunning Instigator
+42% Synergy $6.06
Astral Dragon Astral Dragon
+39% Synergy $21.12
Sylvia Brightspear Sylvia Brightspear
+36% Synergy $2.25
Guardian Scalelord Guardian Scalelord
+36% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Incubator Urza's Incubator
+33% Synergy $15.83
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+17% Synergy $0.88
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $3.67
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+6% Synergy $1.22
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+9% Synergy $58.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+8% Synergy $41.55
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+7% Synergy $43.04
Farewell Farewell
+6% Synergy $6.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+6% Synergy $53.21
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+6% Synergy $37.03
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+6% Synergy $129.20
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+3% Synergy $58.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
+0% Synergy $18.15

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zurgo and Ojutai's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Swashbuckler Extraordinaire Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
+35% Synergy $0.29
Utvara Hellkite Utvara Hellkite
+33% Synergy $18.14
Marang River Regent Marang River Regent
+33% Synergy $2.35
Parapet Thrasher Parapet Thrasher
+33% Synergy $0.57
Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy Lozhan, Dragons' Legacy
+33% Synergy $0.35
Scalelord Reckoner Scalelord Reckoner
+32% Synergy $8.76
Ojutai, Soul of Winter Ojutai, Soul of Winter
+32% Synergy $0.48
Wrathful Red Dragon Wrathful Red Dragon
+30% Synergy $5.55
Ancient Gold Dragon Ancient Gold Dragon
+30% Synergy $40.50
Cavern-Hoard Dragon Cavern-Hoard Dragon
+27% Synergy $14.05
Dragonologist Dragonologist
+26% Synergy $1.06
Thunderbreak Regent Thunderbreak Regent
+26% Synergy $0.35
Ancient Copper Dragon Ancient Copper Dragon
+26% Synergy $115.86
Galazeth Prismari Galazeth Prismari
+25% Synergy $0.33
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+25% Synergy $46.57
Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant Sarkhan, Dragon Ascendant
+25% Synergy $0.38
Ancient Silver Dragon Ancient Silver Dragon
+24% Synergy $54.66
Scourge of the Throne Scourge of the Throne
+24% Synergy $0.40
Iymrith, Desert Doom Iymrith, Desert Doom
+23% Synergy $1.76
Deceptive Frostkite Deceptive Frostkite
+23% Synergy $0.53
Thundermaw Hellkite Thundermaw Hellkite
+23% Synergy $2.52
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
+23% Synergy $5.67
Goldlust Triad Goldlust Triad
+22% Synergy $5.69
Jeskai Shrinekeeper Jeskai Shrinekeeper
+21% Synergy $0.21
Sunscorch Regent Sunscorch Regent
+21% Synergy $0.76
Drakuseth, Maw of Flames Drakuseth, Maw of Flames
+19% Synergy $0.25
Protector of the Wastes Protector of the Wastes
+19% Synergy $0.22
Magmatic Hellkite Magmatic Hellkite
+18% Synergy $0.39
Twinflame Tyrant Twinflame Tyrant
+18% Synergy $25.78
Shiko, Paragon of the Way Shiko, Paragon of the Way
+18% Synergy $0.81
Vengeful Ancestor Vengeful Ancestor
+17% Synergy $0.38
Balefire Dragon Balefire Dragon
+17% Synergy $13.85
Thundermane Dragon Thundermane Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.66
Minion of the Mighty Minion of the Mighty
+17% Synergy $0.72
Sprite Dragon Sprite Dragon
+17% Synergy $0.72
Rapacious Dragon Rapacious Dragon
+16% Synergy $0.33
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
+15% Synergy $0.34
Terror of Mount Velus Terror of Mount Velus
+15% Synergy $4.00
Runescale Stormbrood Runescale Stormbrood
+15% Synergy $0.24
Taigam, Ojutai Master Taigam, Ojutai Master
+14% Synergy $1.00
Nogi, Draco-Zealot Nogi, Draco-Zealot
+14% Synergy $0.39
Renari, Merchant of Marvels Renari, Merchant of Marvels
+14% Synergy $0.31
Glorybringer Glorybringer
+14% Synergy $0.25
Patron of the Arts Patron of the Arts
+13% Synergy $0.27
Hellkite Courser Hellkite Courser
+12% Synergy $2.62
Clarion Conqueror Clarion Conqueror
+12% Synergy $2.68
Firespitter Whelp Firespitter Whelp
+11% Synergy $0.25
Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded Purphoros, Bronze-Blooded
+11% Synergy $5.34
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+9% Synergy $6.97
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-5% Synergy $59.32

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zurgo and Ojutai safe.

Sarkhan's Triumph Sarkhan's Triumph
+25% Synergy $2.39
Stubborn Denial Stubborn Denial
+23% Synergy $4.37
Dispelling Exhale Dispelling Exhale
+15% Synergy $0.21
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+15% Synergy $1.45
Boros Charm Boros Charm
+14% Synergy $4.41
Ephemerate Ephemerate
+12% Synergy $4.73
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
+12% Synergy $2.27
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+12% Synergy $3.63
Spit Flame Spit Flame
+11% Synergy $0.27
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $6.82
Silumgar's Scorn Silumgar's Scorn
+11% Synergy $0.30
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
+10% Synergy $5.56
Eerie Interlude Eerie Interlude
+9% Synergy $6.97
Dragon's Fire Dragon's Fire
+8% Synergy $0.22
Draconic Lore Draconic Lore
+8% Synergy $0.26
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+7% Synergy $2.44
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.20
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+7% Synergy $55.81
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+6% Synergy $0.30
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Ghostly Flicker Ghostly Flicker
+6% Synergy $1.86
Reality Shift Reality Shift
+5% Synergy $0.26
Force of Negation Force of Negation
+5% Synergy $50.70
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
+4% Synergy $7.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+4% Synergy $2.01
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+4% Synergy $4.13
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+4% Synergy $16.68
Pact of Negation Pact of Negation
+4% Synergy $18.37
Muddle the Mixture Muddle the Mixture
+4% Synergy $2.30
Force of Will Force of Will
+4% Synergy $64.63
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy $67.12
Mindbreak Trap Mindbreak Trap
+3% Synergy $15.83
Flusterstorm Flusterstorm
+3% Synergy $8.60
Chain of Vapor Chain of Vapor
+3% Synergy $16.03
Mental Misstep Mental Misstep
+3% Synergy $10.23
New Way Forward New Way Forward
+3% Synergy $0.22
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+3% Synergy $11.50
Abrade Abrade
+3% Synergy $0.31
Silence Silence
+2% Synergy $10.00
Brain Freeze Brain Freeze
+2% Synergy $3.62
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $7.79
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy $12.06
Big Score Big Score
+1% Synergy $0.53
Prismari Command Prismari Command
+0% Synergy $0.31
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
0% Synergy $15.93
Swan Song Swan Song
0% Synergy $8.00
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
0% Synergy $0.92
Pongify Pongify
-1% Synergy $1.72
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
-2% Synergy $22.25
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-4% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zurgo and Ojutai's game plan and control the board.

Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.61
Winged Words Winged Words
+13% Synergy $0.37
Vandalblast Vandalblast
+9% Synergy $1.53
Earthquake Earthquake
+9% Synergy $0.63
Raise the Palisade Raise the Palisade
+7% Synergy $20.90
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+5% Synergy $0.32
Vanquish the Horde Vanquish the Horde
+4% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+4% Synergy $0.42
Split Up Split Up
+4% Synergy $1.94
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+4% Synergy $11.82
Rip Apart Rip Apart
+3% Synergy $0.90
Irenicus's Vile Duplication Irenicus's Vile Duplication
+3% Synergy $11.38
Gamble Gamble
+3% Synergy $15.84
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+3% Synergy $6.10
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy $0.91
Avatar's Wrath Avatar's Wrath
+1% Synergy $4.22
Expressive Iteration Expressive Iteration
+1% Synergy $0.52
Sevinne's Reclamation Sevinne's Reclamation
+1% Synergy $0.32
Ponder Ponder
-4% Synergy $1.75
Preordain Preordain
-4% Synergy $0.50
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-5% Synergy $0.24

Utility Artifacts

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

Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+18% Synergy $5.12
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+3% Synergy $6.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+2% Synergy $0.30
The One Ring The One Ring
0% Synergy $108.02
Bident of Thassa Bident of Thassa
-1% Synergy $0.37
Panharmonicon Panharmonicon
-2% Synergy $7.16
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-5% Synergy $4.44
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-13% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zurgo and Ojutai's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Roiling Dragonstorm Roiling Dragonstorm
+32% Synergy $0.35
Frostcliff Siege Frostcliff Siege
+22% Synergy $3.05
Crucible of Fire Crucible of Fire
+20% Synergy $0.81
Kindred Discovery Kindred Discovery
+19% Synergy $13.20
Dracogenesis Dracogenesis
+19% Synergy $14.76
Breaching Dragonstorm Breaching Dragonstorm
+18% Synergy $0.27
Warstorm Surge Warstorm Surge
+17% Synergy $1.09
Duelist's Heritage Duelist's Heritage
+13% Synergy $2.14
Molten Echoes Molten Echoes
+11% Synergy $11.59
Nahiri's Resolve Nahiri's Resolve
+10% Synergy $0.61
Candlekeep Sage Candlekeep Sage
+9% Synergy $0.20
Feywild Visitor Feywild Visitor
+9% Synergy $0.14
Reflections of Littjara Reflections of Littjara
+7% Synergy $2.20
Teleportation Circle Teleportation Circle
+6% Synergy $9.48
Monastery Siege Monastery Siege
+5% Synergy $0.63
Rite of the Dragoncaller Rite of the Dragoncaller
+5% Synergy $3.12
Flaming Fist Flaming Fist
+5% Synergy $0.24
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
+5% Synergy $0.82
Rediscover the Way Rediscover the Way
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
+4% Synergy $12.00
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+3% Synergy $6.38
Reconnaissance Mission Reconnaissance Mission
+2% Synergy $1.63
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+1% Synergy $11.25
Propaganda Propaganda
-1% Synergy $3.11
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
-1% Synergy $4.72
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.63

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zurgo and Ojutai to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Sarkhan, Fireblood Sarkhan, Fireblood
+18% Synergy $1.99
Sarkhan the Masterless Sarkhan the Masterless
+7% Synergy $0.43
Teferi, Time Raveler Teferi, Time Raveler
+0% Synergy $7.01

Utility Lands

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

Crucible of the Spirit Dragon Crucible of the Spirit Dragon
+13% Synergy $0.52
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+11% Synergy $7.44
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
+9% Synergy $30.88
Cave of the Frost Dragon Cave of the Frost Dragon
+7% Synergy $0.39
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+6% Synergy $2.94
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+6% Synergy $1.40
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.26
Scavenger Grounds Scavenger Grounds
+4% Synergy $0.40
Mistrise Village Mistrise Village
+4% Synergy $10.00
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
+3% Synergy $5.99
Slayers' Stronghold Slayers' Stronghold
+3% Synergy $0.33
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+2% Synergy $24.17
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-8% Synergy $0.38

Mana Artifacts

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

Dragon's Hoard Dragon's Hoard
+53% Synergy $0.41
Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind Carnelian Orb of Dragonkind
+42% Synergy $0.28
Mox Jasper Mox Jasper
+22% Synergy $15.09
Orb of Dragonkind Orb of Dragonkind
+22% Synergy $1.69
Dragonstorm Globe Dragonstorm Globe
+22% Synergy $0.31
Lapis Orb of Dragonkind Lapis Orb of Dragonkind
+20% Synergy $0.22
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
+17% Synergy $2.98
Cursed Mirror Cursed Mirror
+16% Synergy $0.38
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+12% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.36
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+11% Synergy $0.31
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+10% Synergy $2.20
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+5% Synergy $0.40
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+4% Synergy $0.30
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+3% Synergy $4.17
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+3% Synergy $167.83
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $1122.75
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+3% Synergy $109.80
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+3% Synergy $2.51
Lion's Eye Diamond Lion's Eye Diamond
+2% Synergy $801.81
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+2% Synergy $1.10
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+1% Synergy $37.63
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+1% Synergy $73.96
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+1% Synergy $4.40
Mox Opal Mox Opal
+1% Synergy $240.66
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-2% Synergy $1.13
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zurgo and Ojutai decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+44% Synergy $0.46
Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon Maelstrom of the Spirit Dragon
+34% Synergy $2.19
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+27% Synergy $0.27
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+21% Synergy $49.31
Temple of the Dragon Queen Temple of the Dragon Queen
+19% Synergy $0.31
Training Center Training Center
+17% Synergy $15.71
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+15% Synergy $16.58
Unclaimed Territory Unclaimed Territory
+14% Synergy $0.67
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+14% Synergy $18.47
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+13% Synergy $36.04
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+13% Synergy $17.07
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
+13% Synergy $1.96
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+12% Synergy $12.79
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+12% Synergy $31.39
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+11% Synergy $10.35
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
+11% Synergy $6.82
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+11% Synergy $8.37
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
+10% Synergy $1.57
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+10% Synergy $16.02
Secluded Courtyard Secluded Courtyard
+9% Synergy $0.32
Thundering Falls Thundering Falls
+8% Synergy $16.29
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
+6% Synergy $10.83
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+5% Synergy $18.92
Meticulous Archive Meticulous Archive
+5% Synergy $11.03
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+4% Synergy $0.23
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+4% Synergy $5.31
Plateau Plateau
+4% Synergy $356.24
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+3% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
+3% Synergy $3000.00
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
+2% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+0% Synergy $0.36
Command Tower Command Tower
0% Synergy $0.25
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
0% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.82
Mountain Mountain
-1% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
-1% Synergy $0.07
Plains Plains
-2% Synergy $0.08
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-2% Synergy $0.39
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
-3% Synergy $0.16
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-4% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
-5% Synergy $0.24
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-6% Synergy $0.24
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-7% Synergy $0.41
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-8% Synergy $0.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
-8% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-12% Synergy $0.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-16% Synergy $0.33

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