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
Doomwake Giant
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
74%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
63%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Sphere of Safety
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Starfield Mystic
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
46%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Grim Guardian
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
58%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Entity Tracker
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Archetype of Courage
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Game Changers
Enlightened Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Archon of Sun's Grace
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
30%synergy
The Master of Keys
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Fear of Infinity
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Impostors
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Balemurk Leech
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Agent of Erebos
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Ashiok's Reaper
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Harvestguard Alseids
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Auramancer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Ixion
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Falling
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Metamorphosis Fanatic
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Celestial Ancient
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Shambling Suit
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Lyra Dawnbringer
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Fear of the Dark
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-28%synergy
Void Rend
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Glimmerburst
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-10%synergy
Return to Dust
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Obscura Charm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Mortify
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-30%synergy
Absorb
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-20%synergy
Brainstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Fracture
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Unwanted Remake
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Razor Rings
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
6%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Redress Fate
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Resurgent Belief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sign in Blood
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Come Back Wrong
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Time Wipe
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Terminus
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Split Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Revival // Revenge
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Damn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Final Parting
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ceaseless Conflict
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
8%synergy
Singularity Rupture
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Gods
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Assimilation Aegis
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Crystal Chimes
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Enchanted Evening
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Grasp of Fate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Copy Enchantment
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Ethereal Armor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Extravagant Replication
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Monologue Tax
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Omniscience
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
One with the Multiverse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Timely Ward
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Exquisite Blood
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Court of Vantress
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Nowhere to Run
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Banishing Light
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Greed
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Gift of Immortality
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Binding
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Hope
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Land Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Borrowed Time
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
11%synergy
Static Snare
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Tempest Technique
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Founding the Third Path
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
39%synergy
Bojuka Bog
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Temple of the False God
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Rogue's Passage
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Multiversal Passage
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Secret Tunnel
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Agna Qel'a
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Arcane Signet
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Dimir Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-21%synergy
Thought Vessel
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-32%synergy
Relic of Legends
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Sky Diamond
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
-0%synergy
Lands
Swamp
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Island
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Glacial Fortress
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Sunken Hollow
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Azorius Chancery
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Silence
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Obscura Storefront
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Underground River
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-15%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Watery Grave
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-31%synergy
Tainted Isle
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Seachrome Coast
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Choked Estuary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Raffine's Tower
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-29%synergy
Sunlit Marsh
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Dromar's Cavern
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Lonely Arroyo
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Ash Barrens
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-3%synergy
Tranquil Cove
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy