Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Optimized

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
4.4%inclusion2 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
2.7%inclusion2 decks75 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Moor
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
76%inclusion179 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
76%inclusion180 decks237 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
67%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
68%inclusion161 decks238 decks
64%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
76%inclusion182 decks238 decks
64%synergy
Sphere of Safety
67%inclusion160 decks238 decks
58%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
62%inclusion148 decks238 decks
57%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion154 decks238 decks
56%synergy
Doomwake Giant
59%inclusion141 decks238 decks
53%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
57%inclusion134 decks237 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion153 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion152 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
63%inclusion149 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Starfield Mystic
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
49%synergy
Entity Tracker
53%inclusion126 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
51%inclusion122 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion120 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
50%inclusion119 decks237 decks
47%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion119 decks238 decks
36%synergy
Mirrormade
50%inclusion118 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion178 decks238 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion164 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
37%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion97 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion91 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
37%inclusion89 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
46%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
41%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
44%inclusion105 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
43%inclusion101 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
38%inclusion89 decks237 decks
32%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion85 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
31%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion72 decks237 decks
28%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
28%synergy
The Master of Keys
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
25%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
24%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
26%inclusion63 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
25%inclusion59 decks237 decks
24%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
23%synergy
Grim Guardian
24%inclusion58 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
21%inclusion51 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
19%inclusion46 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
19%inclusion45 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion39 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion38 decks237 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Academy Rector
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion30 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
12%inclusion22 decks186 decks
11%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Impostors
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion18 decks187 decks
5%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
7.2%inclusion17 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.0%inclusion13 decks187 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
6.5%inclusion12 decks184 decks
4%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
5.9%inclusion14 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion108 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion97 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion81 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion24 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
9.2%inclusion22 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Wrong Turn
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Silence
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
44%inclusion104 decks238 decks
39%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
42%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
30%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Redress Fate
23%inclusion54 decks237 decks
17%synergy
Resurgent Belief
19%inclusion46 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion28 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion76 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion26 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
45%inclusion106 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
43%inclusion101 decks237 decks
38%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
42%inclusion100 decks238 decks
40%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion99 decks238 decks
34%synergy
Mystic Remora
40%inclusion96 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Enchanted Evening
40%inclusion95 decks238 decks
38%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
37%inclusion88 decks238 decks
32%synergy
Court of Vantress
35%inclusion84 decks238 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion82 decks238 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion77 decks238 decks
27%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion71 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Omniscience
29%inclusion69 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
26%synergy
One with the Multiverse
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion62 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion59 decks238 decks
20%synergy
Extravagant Replication
24%inclusion57 decks238 decks
19%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
22%inclusion51 decks236 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
18%inclusion42 decks237 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Opalescence
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion36 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Karmic Justice
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion32 decks237 decks
11%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion31 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Parallax Wave
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion27 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion23 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion23 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.9%inclusion21 decks237 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.8%inclusion21 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion Ring
8.4%inclusion20 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Lich's Mastery
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Leyline Binding
8.0%inclusion19 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
23%inclusion55 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion66 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion50 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion44 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion23 decks186 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion19 decks159 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.6%inclusion18 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.7%inclusion16 decks238 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.9%inclusion14 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion219 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion214 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion114 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion111 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion70 decks238 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion65 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion53 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion25 decks238 decks
1%synergy
Mana Vault
7.1%inclusion17 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.3%inclusion15 decks238 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.5%inclusion13 decks238 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.0%inclusion12 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion231 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion229 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion227 decks238 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion226 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion172 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
71%inclusion170 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion164 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion156 decks238 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion136 decks238 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion133 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion127 decks238 decks
17%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion127 decks238 decks
21%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion123 decks238 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion123 decks238 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion113 decks238 decks
-7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion112 decks238 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion103 decks238 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion94 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion90 decks238 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion78 decks238 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion75 decks238 decks
-9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion69 decks237 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion68 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion67 decks238 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion64 decks238 decks
-13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
26%inclusion61 decks237 decks
15%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion58 decks237 decks
22%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion54 decks238 decks
-15%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
5%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion49 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion48 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion47 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion43 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion42 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion41 decks238 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion40 decks238 decks
-8%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion39 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion38 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion35 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion34 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion33 decks238 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
5%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
0%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
13%inclusion32 decks238 decks
0%synergy