Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Budget 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.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Inquisitive Glimmer
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
75%synergy
Doomwake Giant
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
72%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
66%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
64%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
63%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Sphere of Safety
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Arena
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
60%synergy
Starfield Mystic
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
57%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
59%synergy
Entity Tracker
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Ghostly Prison
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Mirrormade
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Grim Guardian
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
54%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-2%synergy
Creatures
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Archetype of Courage
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
51%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
50%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
36%synergy
The Master of Keys
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Infinity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Impostors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Balemurk Leech
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Lionheart Glimmer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Auramancer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Ixion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Falling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Ancient
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Linvala, Keeper of Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Ajani's Chosen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Harvestguard Alseids
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Metropolis Reformer
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Saruman of Many Colors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-21%synergy
Brainstorm
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Return to Dust
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Obscura Charm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Glimmerburst
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Mortify
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Unwanted Remake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Razor Rings
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Redress Fate
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Ponder
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Come Back Wrong
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Split Up
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Terminus
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sign in Blood
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Final Parting
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Sanguine Bond
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Grasp of Fate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Enchanted Evening
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Extravagant Replication
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Copy Enchantment
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
34%synergy
One with the Multiverse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Omniscience
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Shark Typhoon
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Ethereal Armor
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Black Market Connections
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
9%synergy
All That Glitters
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Court of Vantress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Sands
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Leyline Binding
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Hope
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Justice
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Light
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Static Snare
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Tempest Technique
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Founding the Third Path
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Prayer of Binding
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Bojuka Bog
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Reliquary Tower
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Halimar Depths
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Secret Tunnel
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Agna Qel'a
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Multiversal Passage
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Sol Ring
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Progress
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-27%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Relic of Legends
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Glacial Fortress
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Caves of Koilos
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Obscura Storefront
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Temple of Deceit
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-25%synergy
Tainted Field
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Underground River
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Port Town
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Watery Grave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Choked Estuary
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Seachrome Coast
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-28%synergy
Godless Shrine
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-38%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Isle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Forsaken Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy