Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander)

Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
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Eiganjo Dynastorian
12%inclusion64 decks555 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
6.1%inclusion32 decks528 decks
4%synergy
Turbulent Moor
4.1%inclusion23 decks555 decks
2%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.1%inclusion15 decks489 decks
2%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
2.0%inclusion11 decks555 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
78%inclusion4.44K decks5.70K decks
71%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
74%inclusion4.47K decks6.08K decks
65%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
69%inclusion3.95K decks5.71K decks
61%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
64%inclusion3.60K decks5.64K decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion3.96K decks5.93K decks
59%synergy
Starfield Mystic
62%inclusion3.78K decks6.08K decks
56%synergy
Archetype of Courage
55%inclusion3.37K decks6.08K decks
54%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
56%inclusion3.38K decks6.08K decks
54%synergy
Entity Tracker
60%inclusion3.37K decks5.65K decks
54%synergy
Sphere of Safety
63%inclusion3.81K decks6.08K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Demon of Fate's Design
58%inclusion3.56K decks6.08K decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion3.54K decks6.08K decks
-10%synergy
Doomwake Giant
58%inclusion3.50K decks6.08K decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
57%inclusion3.45K decks6.08K decks
28%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
56%inclusion3.41K decks6.08K decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion3.33K decks6.08K decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
54%inclusion3.28K decks6.08K decks
49%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
54%inclusion3.27K decks6.08K decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion3.06K decks6.08K decks
36%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
50%inclusion3.03K decks6.08K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion2.51K decks6.08K decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion2.25K decks6.08K decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.08K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion1.20K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion964 decks6.08K decks
-7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion850 decks6.08K decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion786 decks6.08K decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion777 decks6.08K decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion596 decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Necropotence
8.9%inclusion539 decks6.08K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
47%inclusion2.83K decks6.08K decks
43%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
46%inclusion2.63K decks5.69K decks
43%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
46%inclusion2.59K decks5.69K decks
41%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
44%inclusion2.70K decks6.08K decks
43%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
43%inclusion2.62K decks6.08K decks
39%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
39%inclusion2.20K decks5.65K decks
34%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
37%inclusion2.28K decks6.08K decks
31%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
34%inclusion2.09K decks6.08K decks
33%synergy
The Master of Keys
33%inclusion1.85K decks5.65K decks
29%synergy
Spirited Companion
32%inclusion1.94K decks6.08K decks
30%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
31%inclusion1.91K decks6.08K decks
30%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
31%inclusion1.87K decks6.08K decks
30%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion1.69K decks5.71K decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
29%inclusion1.76K decks6.08K decks
25%synergy
Grim Guardian
28%inclusion1.72K decks6.08K decks
26%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion1.69K decks6.08K decks
25%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
27%inclusion1.66K decks6.08K decks
23%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
27%inclusion1.54K decks5.71K decks
26%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
25%inclusion1.53K decks6.08K decks
22%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
24%inclusion1.48K decks6.08K decks
23%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
24%inclusion1.46K decks6.08K decks
23%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.08K decks
21%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20%inclusion1.14K decks5.64K decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
20%inclusion1.21K decks6.08K decks
15%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
20%inclusion1.21K decks6.08K decks
19%synergy
Fear of Impostors
18%inclusion1K decks5.70K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
17%inclusion963 decks5.64K decks
15%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
17%inclusion1.03K decks6.08K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion926 decks5.71K decks
15%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
15%inclusion903 decks6.08K decks
14%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
13%inclusion477 decks3.55K decks
12%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
13%inclusion803 decks6.08K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion471 decks3.57K decks
9%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
13%inclusion788 decks6.08K decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion755 decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
11%inclusion650 decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
11%inclusion648 decks6.08K decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
10%inclusion596 decks5.70K decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion620 decks6.04K decks
3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion624 decks6.08K decks
-17%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion581 decks6.08K decks
9%synergy
Auramancer
9.3%inclusion565 decks6.08K decks
6%synergy
Agent of Erebos
9.3%inclusion564 decks6.08K decks
9%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
9.2%inclusion525 decks5.70K decks
9%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.8%inclusion536 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
8.4%inclusion510 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Fear of Infinity
8.1%inclusion463 decks5.68K decks
8%synergy
Summon: Valefor
8.1%inclusion286 decks3.55K decks
8%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
7.8%inclusion473 decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.6%inclusion273 decks3.58K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion2.81K decks6.08K decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2.44K decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion2.15K decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion2K decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.08K decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.08K decks
2%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion1.29K decks6.08K decks
-4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.08K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion970 decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion785 decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion739 decks6.04K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion682 decks6.04K decks
2%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion674 decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion648 decks6.08K decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion644 decks6.08K decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion559 decks5.87K decks
5%synergy
Glimmerburst
9.3%inclusion520 decks5.62K decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.6%inclusion521 decks6.08K decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
8.1%inclusion490 decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
8.0%inclusion487 decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion448 decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion414 decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.3%inclusion381 decks6.08K decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion373 decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
5.7%inclusion344 decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Wrong Turn
5.4%inclusion329 decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
40%inclusion2.41K decks6.08K decks
36%synergy
Resurgent Belief
27%inclusion1.65K decks6.08K decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion1.62K decks6.08K decks
22%synergy
Redress Fate
23%inclusion1.29K decks5.65K decks
17%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.08K decks
16%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion945 decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion916 decks6.08K decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion841 decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.3%inclusion507 decks6.08K decks
-11%synergy
Ponder
7.5%inclusion458 decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion445 decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.0%inclusion424 decks6.08K decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion330 decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion322 decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
39%inclusion2.35K decks6.08K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion1.62K decks6.08K decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion1.56K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.08K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Gods
10%inclusion608 decks6.08K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.9%inclusion480 decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Spear of Heliod
7.1%inclusion429 decks6.08K decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.1%inclusion308 decks6.08K decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
47%inclusion2.87K decks6.08K decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
43%inclusion2.62K decks6.08K decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
38%inclusion2.32K decks6.08K decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion2.29K decks6.08K decks
23%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
37%inclusion2.28K decks6.08K decks
33%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
36%inclusion2.04K decks5.65K decks
32%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
34%inclusion2.09K decks6.08K decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion2.06K decks6.08K decks
26%synergy
Court of Vantress
33%inclusion2.03K decks6.08K decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion1.96K decks6.08K decks
20%synergy
Enchanted Evening
31%inclusion1.90K decks6.08K decks
30%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
30%inclusion1.80K decks6.08K decks
28%synergy
One with the Multiverse
28%inclusion1.69K decks6.08K decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
25%inclusion1.54K decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion1.53K decks6.08K decks
20%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion1.53K decks6.08K decks
20%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
24%inclusion1.24K decks5.17K decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
23%inclusion1.37K decks6.08K decks
17%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion1.28K decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
20%inclusion1.12K decks5.70K decks
17%synergy
Omniscience
20%inclusion1.19K decks6.08K decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.08K decks
15%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.08K decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
19%inclusion1.13K decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.08K decks
13%synergy
Brave the Sands
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.08K decks
17%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.08K decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.08K decks
11%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion963 decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion856 decks5.64K decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion903 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
14%inclusion877 decks6.08K decks
14%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion837 decks5.91K decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion788 decks5.63K decks
13%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
14%inclusion772 decks5.68K decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion758 decks6.08K decks
11%synergy
Karmic Justice
12%inclusion735 decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion723 decks6.08K decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion708 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion640 decks5.66K decks
11%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion678 decks6.08K decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion672 decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion634 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
10%inclusion585 decks5.64K decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
10%inclusion247 decks2.60K decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
9.2%inclusion560 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Seal from Existence
9.1%inclusion553 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Opalescence
8.8%inclusion537 decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion525 decks6.08K decks
2%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.0%inclusion484 decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
28%inclusion1.70K decks6.08K decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
63%inclusion3.85K decks6.08K decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion2.13K decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion1.77K decks6.08K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion983 decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion865 decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion424 decks3.56K decks
8%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion317 decks3.01K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.3%inclusion442 decks6.08K decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.2%inclusion379 decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.1%inclusion373 decks6.08K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion5.30K decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion5.21K decks6.08K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion2.57K decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion2.54K decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion2.49K decks6.08K decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion2.43K decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion2.26K decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion1.76K decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.70K decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1.02K decks6.08K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion878 decks6.08K decks
-10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion809 decks6.08K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.9%inclusion540 decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion5.90K decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion5.87K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion5.81K decks6.08K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion5.61K decks6.08K decks
0%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion3.60K decks6.08K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion3.24K decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion3.08K decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
50%inclusion3.07K decks6.08K decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion3.01K decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
48%inclusion2.92K decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
48%inclusion2.90K decks6.08K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion2.81K decks6.08K decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
44%inclusion2.70K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.62K decks6.08K decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion2.50K decks6.08K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion2.44K decks6.08K decks
0%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion2.37K decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion2.25K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Flooded Strand
36%inclusion2.19K decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion2.11K decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion2.06K decks6.08K decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion1.99K decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion1.97K decks6.08K decks
11%synergy
Underground River
31%inclusion1.91K decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion1.84K decks6.08K decks
-7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion1.70K decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion1.46K decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion1.39K decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion1.29K decks5.71K decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.02K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion1.33K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion1.20K decks5.69K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion1.28K decks6.08K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.08K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion1.09K decks6.08K decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion1.01K decks5.69K decks
7%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion1K decks6.08K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion981 decks6.08K decks
3%synergy
Meticulous Archive
14%inclusion868 decks6.08K decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion787 decks6.08K decks
0%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion773 decks6.08K decks
-15%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion750 decks6.08K decks
-3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion739 decks6.04K decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion729 decks6.08K decks
-5%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion703 decks6.08K decks
-1%synergy
City of Brass
11%inclusion692 decks6.08K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion682 decks6.04K decks
2%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion644 decks6.08K decks
4%synergy