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Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
Price tag $0.35

Legendary CreatureOrc Warrior

Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Mardu

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#312 Current Rank
#297 Last Week
#492 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zurgo, Thunder's Decree.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zurgo, Thunder's Decree decks.

Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+9% Synergy $3.67
Exalted Sunborn Exalted Sunborn
+7% Synergy $17.98
Syr Vondam, the Lucent Syr Vondam, the Lucent
+3% Synergy $0.13
Weftstalker Ardent Weftstalker Ardent
+2% Synergy $0.53
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+2% Synergy $0.85

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's abilities and overall game plan.

Bone-Cairn Butcher Bone-Cairn Butcher
+72% Synergy $0.13
Avenger of the Fallen Avenger of the Fallen
+61% Synergy $0.58
Dalkovan Packbeasts Dalkovan Packbeasts
+60% Synergy $0.15
Mardu Siegebreaker Mardu Siegebreaker
+57% Synergy $0.56
Venerated Stormsinger Venerated Stormsinger
+55% Synergy $0.15
Stadium Headliner Stadium Headliner
+53% Synergy $0.32
Voice of Victory Voice of Victory
+53% Synergy $14.98
Dalkovan Encampment Dalkovan Encampment
+52% Synergy $0.26
Infantry Shield Infantry Shield
+52% Synergy $4.05
Shock Brigade Shock Brigade
+51% Synergy $0.04

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zurgo, Thunder's Decree decks.

Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
+50% Synergy $4.57
Zurgo's Vanguard Zurgo's Vanguard
+50% Synergy $0.06
Windcrag Siege Windcrag Siege
+49% Synergy $2.22
All-Out Assault All-Out Assault
+45% Synergy $2.17
Redoubled Stormsinger Redoubled Stormsinger
+45% Synergy $1.75
Within Range Within Range
+44% Synergy $0.63
Isshin, Two Heavens as One Isshin, Two Heavens as One
+42% Synergy $2.83
Will of the Mardu Will of the Mardu
+41% Synergy $2.53
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+40% Synergy $1.72
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-2% Synergy $1.28

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-3% Synergy $25.52
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-6% Synergy $50.95
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
-9% Synergy $50.22
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-10% Synergy $59.87
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-11% Synergy $52.72
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Reigning Victor Reigning Victor
+47% Synergy $0.03
Hardened Tactician Hardened Tactician
+45% Synergy $0.15
Mindblade Render Mindblade Render
+42% Synergy $0.13
Marshal of the Lost Marshal of the Lost
+41% Synergy $0.07
Kargan Warleader Kargan Warleader
+41% Synergy $0.07
Gornog, the Red Reaper Gornog, the Red Reaper
+39% Synergy $4.47
Nightblade Brigade Nightblade Brigade
+38% Synergy $0.04
Dragonback Lancer Dragonback Lancer
+36% Synergy $0.03
The Jolly Balloon Man The Jolly Balloon Man
+35% Synergy $0.56
Starry-Eyed Skyrider Starry-Eyed Skyrider
+33% Synergy $0.08
Neriv, Heart of the Storm Neriv, Heart of the Storm
+32% Synergy $1.94
Devilish Valet Devilish Valet
+31% Synergy $0.27
Combat Celebrant Combat Celebrant
+28% Synergy $1.26
Chief of the Edge Chief of the Edge
+28% Synergy $0.11
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
+27% Synergy $1.72
Brutal Hordechief Brutal Hordechief
+26% Synergy $2.81
Jaxis, the Troublemaker Jaxis, the Troublemaker
+26% Synergy $1.11
Herald of Dromoka Herald of Dromoka
+26% Synergy $0.09
Shocking Sharpshooter Shocking Sharpshooter
+25% Synergy $0.16
Ogre Battledriver Ogre Battledriver
+24% Synergy $0.27
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
+23% Synergy $4.59
Professional Face-Breaker Professional Face-Breaker
+21% Synergy $3.56
Ainok Strike Leader Ainok Strike Leader
+21% Synergy $4.15
Cadric, Soul Kindler Cadric, Soul Kindler
+20% Synergy $4.40
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
+19% Synergy $10.26
Iroas, God of Victory Iroas, God of Victory
+18% Synergy $14.54
Mardu Devotee Mardu Devotee
+17% Synergy $0.04
Blood-Chin Rager Blood-Chin Rager
+17% Synergy $0.18
Brighthearth Banneret Brighthearth Banneret
+15% Synergy $0.29
Mondrak, Glory Dominus Mondrak, Glory Dominus
+14% Synergy $30.84
Feldon of the Third Path Feldon of the Third Path
+14% Synergy $1.00
Rushblade Commander Rushblade Commander
+14% Synergy $0.24
Goldnight Commander Goldnight Commander
+13% Synergy $0.16
Species Specialist Species Specialist
+13% Synergy $9.37
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
+12% Synergy $4.12
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+12% Synergy $24.32
Calamity, Galloping Inferno Calamity, Galloping Inferno
+12% Synergy $0.16
Lovisa Coldeyes Lovisa Coldeyes
+12% Synergy $1.13
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+10% Synergy $0.59
Ultramarines Honour Guard Ultramarines Honour Guard
+10% Synergy $2.73
Kargan Intimidator Kargan Intimidator
+10% Synergy $0.11
Ironwill Forger Ironwill Forger
+9% Synergy $0.46
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+7% Synergy $30.28
Garna, Bloodfist of Keld Garna, Bloodfist of Keld
+7% Synergy $0.16
Alesha, Who Smiles at Death Alesha, Who Smiles at Death
+6% Synergy $0.16
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+4% Synergy $0.23
Purphoros, God of the Forge Purphoros, God of the Forge
+4% Synergy $21.82
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+2% Synergy $1.35
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
0% Synergy $3.06
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-4% Synergy $0.26

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zurgo, Thunder's Decree safe.

Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+35% Synergy $0.24
Inevitable Defeat Inevitable Defeat
+33% Synergy $0.41
Coordinated Maneuver Coordinated Maneuver
+20% Synergy $0.03
Frontline Rush Frontline Rush
+19% Synergy $0.14
Alesha's Legacy Alesha's Legacy
+14% Synergy $0.05
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+12% Synergy $1.44
Desperate Measures Desperate Measures
+11% Synergy $0.14
Abrade Abrade
+8% Synergy $0.10
Village Rites Village Rites
+7% Synergy $0.24
Lightfoot Technique Lightfoot Technique
+7% Synergy $0.05
Wail of War Wail of War
+7% Synergy $0.09
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+6% Synergy $17.03
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+5% Synergy $0.41
Grand Crescendo Grand Crescendo
+5% Synergy $4.33
Rootborn Defenses Rootborn Defenses
+5% Synergy $0.30
Mardu Charm Mardu Charm
+5% Synergy $0.14
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+4% Synergy $0.38
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+4% Synergy $0.26
Bitter Triumph Bitter Triumph
+3% Synergy $2.92
Akroma's Will Akroma's Will
+2% Synergy $8.12
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+2% Synergy $1.70
Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+1% Synergy $0.86
Boros Charm Boros Charm
0% Synergy $4.69
Crackling Doom Crackling Doom
0% Synergy $0.32
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-1% Synergy $0.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-1% Synergy $0.50
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
-1% Synergy $18.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-1% Synergy $5.02
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-3% Synergy $0.96
Despark Despark
-6% Synergy $0.37
Terminate Terminate
-6% Synergy $0.36
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-6% Synergy $1.07
Mortify Mortify
-9% Synergy $0.25
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-13% Synergy $1.72

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's game plan and control the board.

Worthy Cost Worthy Cost
+24% Synergy $0.07
Salt Road Skirmish Salt Road Skirmish
+23% Synergy $0.04
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+20% Synergy $0.64
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+15% Synergy $16.70
Hour of Reckoning Hour of Reckoning
+12% Synergy $0.16
Defibrillating Current Defibrillating Current
+10% Synergy $0.04
Full Throttle Full Throttle
+7% Synergy $1.95
Rush of Battle Rush of Battle
+7% Synergy $0.06
Eliminate the Competition Eliminate the Competition
+5% Synergy $0.13
Strategic Betrayal Strategic Betrayal
+5% Synergy $0.26
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
+3% Synergy $1.85
Blasphemous Edict Blasphemous Edict
+3% Synergy $4.51
Vandalblast Vandalblast
0% Synergy $3.74
Ruinous Ultimatum Ruinous Ultimatum
-1% Synergy $1.75
Damn Damn
-4% Synergy $1.49
Farewell Farewell
-5% Synergy $4.03
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy $0.28

Utility Artifacts

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

Mardu Monument Mardu Monument
+26% Synergy $0.07
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+24% Synergy $4.87
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+21% Synergy $0.66
Stormbeacon Blade Stormbeacon Blade
+17% Synergy $0.11
Blade of Selves Blade of Selves
+13% Synergy $3.67
Dolmen Gate Dolmen Gate
+12% Synergy $24.82
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.48
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+7% Synergy $1.30
Banner of Kinship Banner of Kinship
+6% Synergy $4.98
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
+6% Synergy $4.59
Eldrazi Monument Eldrazi Monument
+6% Synergy $6.89
Mirror Box Mirror Box
+6% Synergy $3.28
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+4% Synergy $4.54
Maskwood Nexus Maskwood Nexus
+4% Synergy $1.60
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+2% Synergy $12.57
Vanquisher's Banner Vanquisher's Banner
0% Synergy $3.26
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-1% Synergy $0.26
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-1% Synergy $8.10
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
-2% Synergy $3.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-6% Synergy $1.32

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zurgo, Thunder's Decree's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

War Effort War Effort
+43% Synergy $0.06
Renewed Solidarity Renewed Solidarity
+31% Synergy $4.76
Thunder of Unity Thunder of Unity
+30% Synergy $0.14
Echoing Assault Echoing Assault
+28% Synergy $0.89
Warleader's Call Warleader's Call
+27% Synergy $7.10
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+26% Synergy $0.46
Raiders' Spoils Raiders' Spoils
+20% Synergy $0.10
Determined Iteration Determined Iteration
+15% Synergy $11.02
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+14% Synergy $0.17
Caretaker's Talent Caretaker's Talent
+13% Synergy $7.55
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+11% Synergy $4.71
Legion Loyalty Legion Loyalty
+11% Synergy $0.49
Reconnaissance Reconnaissance
+10% Synergy $3.91
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
+9% Synergy $45.90
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
+9% Synergy $0.73
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+9% Synergy $1.54
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+8% Synergy $2.54
Static Snare Static Snare
+7% Synergy $0.05
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
+6% Synergy $6.63
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.26
Divine Visitation Divine Visitation
+5% Synergy $2.31
Stormplain Detainment Stormplain Detainment
+5% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+2% Synergy $2.83
Mardu Ascendancy Mardu Ascendancy
+1% Synergy $0.72
Rising of the Day Rising of the Day
-4% Synergy $0.42
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-9% Synergy $2.62
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
-10% Synergy $12.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zurgo, Thunder's Decree to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+28% Synergy $34.00
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+13% Synergy $0.44

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
+15% Synergy $0.52
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
+13% Synergy $0.23
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+13% Synergy $0.31
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+11% Synergy $19.49
Cori Mountain Monastery Cori Mountain Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.27
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+5% Synergy $0.18
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+2% Synergy $9.32
Minas Tirith Minas Tirith
+1% Synergy $4.66
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-1% Synergy $0.89
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-3% Synergy $2.59
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-3% Synergy $19.45
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-6% Synergy $49.13
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-9% Synergy $0.32

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner Patchwork Banner
+15% Synergy $4.22
Mardu Banner Mardu Banner
+5% Synergy $0.19
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
+1% Synergy $0.27
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-4% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-4% Synergy $0.79
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-4% Synergy $1.34
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
-4% Synergy $2.28
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-5% Synergy $0.17
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-8% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Indulgence Talisman of Indulgence
-8% Synergy $1.67
Boros Signet Boros Signet
-10% Synergy $0.66
Rakdos Signet Rakdos Signet
-14% Synergy $0.75
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-16% Synergy $0.26

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zurgo, Thunder's Decree decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Nomad Outpost Nomad Outpost
+15% Synergy $0.23
Bloodfell Caves Bloodfell Caves
+13% Synergy $0.08
Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+13% Synergy $0.06
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+13% Synergy $0.04
Shattered Landscape Shattered Landscape
+12% Synergy $0.17
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
+11% Synergy $4.95
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
+9% Synergy $0.27
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sunbillow Verge Sunbillow Verge
+8% Synergy $9.15
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
+6% Synergy $10.02
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.07
Blazemire Verge Blazemire Verge
+5% Synergy $6.60
Mountain Mountain
+4% Synergy $0.06
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+4% Synergy $0.34
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Swamp Swamp
+3% Synergy $0.07
Dragonskull Summit Dragonskull Summit
+3% Synergy $0.69
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+3% Synergy $0.18
Canyon Slough Canyon Slough
+3% Synergy $0.17
Smoldering Marsh Smoldering Marsh
+1% Synergy $0.29
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
+1% Synergy $0.15
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+1% Synergy $0.65
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
0% Synergy $5.31
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
0% Synergy $5.01
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-1% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-1% Synergy $0.19
Haunted Ridge Haunted Ridge
-1% Synergy $4.86
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-1% Synergy $34.92
Elegant Parlor Elegant Parlor
-1% Synergy $8.65
Raucous Theater Raucous Theater
-1% Synergy $9.94
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-1% Synergy $13.69
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.26
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-4% Synergy $0.27
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-4% Synergy $0.86
Plateau Plateau
-4% Synergy $326.19
Scrubland Scrubland
-4% Synergy
Badlands Badlands
-4% Synergy
Command Tower Command Tower
-6% Synergy $0.30
Savai Triome Savai Triome
-6% Synergy $18.91
Temple of Malice Temple of Malice
-6% Synergy $0.24
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
-7% Synergy $13.64
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-7% Synergy $26.74
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
-8% Synergy $11.51
Luxury Suite Luxury Suite
-9% Synergy $16.12
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-9% Synergy $23.61
Sulfurous Springs Sulfurous Springs
-9% Synergy $0.57
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
-11% Synergy $7.76
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-12% Synergy $13.50
Blood Crypt Blood Crypt
-13% Synergy $22.42
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-14% Synergy $6.49

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