Zurgo, Thunder's Decree
$0.26

Legendary Creature — Orc Warrior

Mardu

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#363 Current Rank

#357 Last Week

#435 Last Month

Links & Decks

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New Cards

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

Kinbinding

+5% Synergy $0.35

Curious Colossus

+4% Synergy $1.33

Collective Inferno

+3% Synergy $0.51

Mirrormind Crown

+3% Synergy $1.40

Kinscaer Sentry

+2% Synergy $1.36

High Synergy Cards

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

Bone-Cairn Butcher

+74% Synergy $0.17

Dalkovan Packbeasts

+61% Synergy $0.15

Avenger of the Fallen

+60% Synergy $0.39

Mardu Siegebreaker

+60% Synergy $0.50

Venerated Stormsinger

+55% Synergy $0.13

Stadium Headliner

+55% Synergy $0.80

Dalkovan Encampment

+53% Synergy $0.31

Infantry Shield

+53% Synergy $0.58

Voice of Victory

+53% Synergy $16.56

Shock Brigade

+52% Synergy $0.03

Top Cards

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

Zurgo's Vanguard

+51% Synergy $0.10

Zurgo Stormrender

+50% Synergy $1.29

Windcrag Siege

+49% Synergy $2.58

All-Out Assault

+47% Synergy $2.39

Redoubled Stormsinger

+46% Synergy $0.18

Within Range

+46% Synergy $0.22

Isshin, Two Heavens as One

+41% Synergy $5.30

Will of the Mardu

+41% Synergy $1.33

Impact Tremors

+40% Synergy $1.86

Swords to Plowshares

-3% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Jeska's Will

-3% Synergy $42.23

Teferi's Protection

-8% Synergy $47.42

Vampiric Tutor

-9% Synergy $61.04

Demonic Tutor

-11% Synergy $57.52

Smothering Tithe

-15% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Reigning Victor

+47% Synergy $0.07

Hardened Tactician

+46% Synergy $0.11

Marshal of the Lost

+41% Synergy $0.06

Mindblade Render

+41% Synergy $0.12

Nightblade Brigade

+40% Synergy $0.06

Kargan Warleader

+39% Synergy $0.08

Gornog, the Red Reaper

+38% Synergy $7.84

Dragonback Lancer

+37% Synergy $0.06

Starry-Eyed Skyrider

+35% Synergy $0.11

Neriv, Heart of the Storm

+34% Synergy $2.00

The Jolly Balloon Man

+34% Synergy $0.67

Devilish Valet

+28% Synergy $0.28

Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate

+27% Synergy $2.64

Combat Celebrant

+26% Synergy $1.21

Chief of the Edge

+26% Synergy $0.06

Brutal Hordechief

+25% Synergy $2.47

Shocking Sharpshooter

+25% Synergy $0.14

Herald of Dromoka

+25% Synergy $0.12

Jaxis, the Troublemaker

+24% Synergy $1.20

Ogre Battledriver

+23% Synergy $0.17

Ainok Strike Leader

+22% Synergy $1.46

Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink

+21% Synergy $5.21

Cadric, Soul Kindler

+19% Synergy $3.95

Professional Face-Breaker

+17% Synergy $7.32

Iroas, God of Victory

+17% Synergy $12.48

Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker

+17% Synergy $11.09

Mardu Devotee

+17% Synergy $0.07

Blood-Chin Rager

+16% Synergy $0.18

Mondrak, Glory Dominus

+14% Synergy $32.78

Goldnight Commander

+14% Synergy $0.12

Suki, Kyoshi Captain

+14% Synergy $0.44

Brighthearth Banneret

+14% Synergy $0.96

Rushblade Commander

+13% Synergy $0.24

Mirkwood Bats

+12% Synergy $0.85

Caesar, Legion's Emperor

+12% Synergy $2.56

Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation

+12% Synergy $26.03

Feldon of the Third Path

+12% Synergy $0.82

Species Specialist

+12% Synergy $13.37

Calamity, Galloping Inferno

+11% Synergy $0.18

Lovisa Coldeyes

+11% Synergy $1.56

Ironwill Forger

+9% Synergy $0.20

Exalted Sunborn

+9% Synergy $15.98

Ultramarines Honour Guard

+9% Synergy $3.08

Roaming Throne

+7% Synergy $46.99

Garna, Bloodfist of Keld

+7% Synergy $0.12

Thalisse, Reverent Medium

+5% Synergy $0.11

Purphoros, God of the Forge

+5% Synergy $21.20

Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim

+3% Synergy $1.89

Adeline, Resplendent Cathar

0% Synergy $1.78

Morbid Opportunist

-4% Synergy $0.17

Instants

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

Duty Beyond Death

+36% Synergy $0.25

Inevitable Defeat

+33% Synergy $0.30

Coordinated Maneuver

+20% Synergy $0.04

Frontline Rush

+19% Synergy $0.11

Alesha's Legacy

+13% Synergy $0.07

Secure the Wastes

+11% Synergy $2.94

Desperate Measures

+11% Synergy $0.11

Abrade

+8% Synergy $0.17

Village Rites

+7% Synergy $0.25

Lightfoot Technique

+7% Synergy $0.03

Deadly Dispute

+6% Synergy $0.29

Flawless Maneuver

+6% Synergy $17.09

Wail of War

+6% Synergy $0.06

Corrupted Conviction

+5% Synergy $0.29

Rootborn Defenses

+5% Synergy $0.22

Mardu Charm

+5% Synergy $0.11

Stroke of Midnight

+4% Synergy $0.27

Grand Crescendo

+4% Synergy $1.45

Bitter Triumph

+3% Synergy $0.76

Unbreakable Formation

+2% Synergy $0.97

Crackling Doom

+1% Synergy $0.33

Akroma's Will

+1% Synergy $14.64

Great Train Heist

+1% Synergy $5.33

Boros Charm

0% Synergy $4.23

Dawn's Truce

0% Synergy $8.46

Generous Gift

-1% Synergy $0.87

Fell the Profane

-1% Synergy $3.81

Chaos Warp

-2% Synergy $0.47

Deadly Rollick

-2% Synergy $21.94

Path to Exile

-4% Synergy $0.93

Despark

-4% Synergy $0.26

Terminate

-5% Synergy $0.25

Wear // Tear

-6% Synergy $3.22

Deflecting Swat

-7% Synergy $62.01

Mortify

-8% Synergy $0.17

Anguished Unmaking

-13% Synergy $1.86

Sorceries

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

Worthy Cost

+25% Synergy $0.07

Salt Road Skirmish

+23% Synergy $0.03

Electroduplicate

+19% Synergy $1.19

Molten Duplication

+13% Synergy $9.19

Hour of Reckoning

+12% Synergy $0.16

Defibrillating Current

+10% Synergy $0.03

Devastating Onslaught

+9% Synergy $1.89

Full Throttle

+7% Synergy $2.60

Rush of Battle

+7% Synergy $0.11

Eliminate the Competition

+5% Synergy $0.16

Strategic Betrayal

+5% Synergy $0.31

Blasphemous Edict

+3% Synergy $5.60

Blasphemous Act

+2% Synergy $0.93

Vandalblast

0% Synergy $2.27

Ruinous Ultimatum

-1% Synergy $1.97

Damn

-5% Synergy $1.10

Farewell

-5% Synergy $4.79

Faithless Looting

-9% Synergy $0.25

Utility Artifacts

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

Mardu Monument

+26% Synergy $0.07

Skullclamp

+23% Synergy $4.36

Idol of Oblivion

+20% Synergy $0.70

Stormbeacon Blade

+17% Synergy $0.06

Blade of Selves

+12% Synergy $2.31

Dolmen Gate

+11% Synergy $31.46

Oketra's Monument

+7% Synergy $4.13

Dragonfire Blade

+7% Synergy $1.07

Banner of Kinship

+6% Synergy $8.03

The Fire Crystal

+6% Synergy $2.88

Mirror Box

+6% Synergy $3.75

Eldrazi Monument

+5% Synergy $6.10

Maskwood Nexus

+4% Synergy $1.88

Lightning Greaves

+3% Synergy $4.38

Helm of the Host

+2% Synergy $11.62

Vanquisher's Banner

+1% Synergy $3.60

Wayfarer's Bauble

0% Synergy $0.23

Ashnod's Altar

-1% Synergy $12.30

Swiftfoot Boots

-6% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

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

War Effort

+43% Synergy $0.07

Thunder of Unity

+31% Synergy $0.16

Renewed Solidarity

+31% Synergy $5.99

Warleader's Call

+27% Synergy $6.22

Barrensteppe Siege

+26% Synergy $0.28

Echoing Assault

+26% Synergy $0.20

Raiders' Spoils

+19% Synergy $0.08

Intangible Virtue

+15% Synergy $0.17

Caretaker's Talent

+13% Synergy $9.05

Determined Iteration

+13% Synergy $8.96

Cathars' Crusade

+12% Synergy $4.21

Legion Loyalty

+10% Synergy $0.32

Anointed Procession

+9% Synergy $45.63

Reconnaissance

+9% Synergy $4.25

Shared Animosity

+9% Synergy $1.21

Tocasia's Welcome

+8% Synergy $1.79

Smile at Death

+8% Synergy $2.20

Static Snare

+7% Synergy $0.06

Fable of the Mirror-Breaker

+6% Synergy $7.13

Bastion of Remembrance

+5% Synergy $0.23

Divine Visitation

+5% Synergy $0.91

Firebender Ascension

+2% Synergy $1.27

Goblin Bombardment

+2% Synergy $2.77

Mardu Ascendancy

+2% Synergy $0.71

Rising of the Day

-4% Synergy $0.64

Phyrexian Arena

-8% Synergy $3.28

Black Market Connections

-10% Synergy $13.23

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Storm Slayer

+28% Synergy $29.12

Kaya, Geist Hunter

+13% Synergy $0.55

Utility Lands

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

Vault of the Archangel

+15% Synergy $0.40

Castle Embereth

+13% Synergy $0.23

Windbrisk Heights

+11% Synergy $0.15

Three Tree City

+11% Synergy $24.54

Castle Ardenvale

+4% Synergy $0.14

Cori Mountain Monastery

+4% Synergy $0.31

Minas Tirith

+1% Synergy $4.39

Arena of Glory

+1% Synergy $10.90

Bojuka Bog

-1% Synergy $0.85

Reliquary Tower

-3% Synergy $3.28

Phyrexian Tower

-3% Synergy $22.18

Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth

-5% Synergy $53.21

Rogue's Passage

-9% Synergy $0.27

Mana Artifacts

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

Patchwork Banner

+15% Synergy $6.32

Mardu Banner

+6% Synergy $0.14

Talisman of Conviction

-2% Synergy $0.29

Chromatic Lantern

-3% Synergy $1.31

Mind Stone

-3% Synergy $0.23

Arcane Signet

-4% Synergy $0.32

Fellwar Stone

-4% Synergy $0.72

Commander's Sphere

-4% Synergy $0.17

Talisman of Hierarchy

-5% Synergy $0.48

Sol Ring

-7% Synergy $1.04

Boros Signet

-8% Synergy $0.43

Talisman of Indulgence

-10% Synergy $2.21

Rakdos Signet

-12% Synergy $1.40

Orzhov Signet

-14% Synergy $0.21

Lands

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

Nomad Outpost

+16% Synergy $0.18

Bloodfell Caves

+14% Synergy $0.06

Scoured Barrens

+14% Synergy $0.05

Wind-Scarred Crag

+14% Synergy $0.05

Shattered Landscape

+13% Synergy $0.15

Shattered Sanctum

+10% Synergy $3.14

Path of Ancestry

+8% Synergy $0.13

Sunbillow Verge

+7% Synergy $9.87

Clifftop Retreat

+6% Synergy $0.20

Evolving Wilds

+6% Synergy $0.17

Bleachbone Verge

+5% Synergy $8.38

Mountain

+4% Synergy $0.16

Terramorphic Expanse

+4% Synergy $0.09

Blazemire Verge

+4% Synergy $9.02

Plains

+3% Synergy $0.20

Swamp

+3% Synergy $0.14

Temple of Triumph

+3% Synergy $0.13

Canyon Slough

+2% Synergy $0.24

Isolated Chapel

+1% Synergy $0.25

Dragonskull Summit

+1% Synergy $0.52

Smoldering Marsh

0% Synergy $0.19

Temple of Silence

0% Synergy $0.15

Fetid Heath

0% Synergy $0.43

Sundown Pass

-1% Synergy $5.38

Haunted Ridge

-1% Synergy $5.56

Elegant Parlor

-1% Synergy $9.51

Battlefield Forge

-2% Synergy $0.53

Cavern of Souls

-2% Synergy $42.67

Raucous Theater

-2% Synergy $10.27

Shadowy Backstreet

-2% Synergy $11.81

Furycalm Snarl

-2% Synergy $0.15

Caves of Koilos

-4% Synergy $0.68

Rugged Prairie

-4% Synergy $0.18

Plateau

-4% Synergy $328.26

Badlands

-4% Synergy

Scrubland

-4% Synergy

Temple of Malice

-5% Synergy $0.24

Command Tower

-6% Synergy $0.23

Exotic Orchard

-6% Synergy $0.12

Savai Triome

-7% Synergy $17.84

Spectator Seating

-8% Synergy $15.25

Luxury Suite

-9% Synergy $22.01

Arid Mesa

-9% Synergy $25.34

Bloodstained Mire

-10% Synergy $15.26

Marsh Flats

-10% Synergy $23.91

Sulfurous Springs

-10% Synergy $0.86

Vault of Champions

-11% Synergy $12.50

Sacred Foundry

-12% Synergy $9.05

Blood Crypt

-14% Synergy $8.70

Godless Shrine

-15% Synergy $7.17

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