Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive 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
Replenish
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Mana Drain
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
52%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Sphere of Safety
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Academy Rector
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Dovin's Veto
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
-3%synergy
Esper Sentinel
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Force of Will
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Path to Exile
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion12 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Grasp of Fate
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
69%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
77%synergy
Smothering Tithe
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
56%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
85%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Demonic Tutor
83%inclusion19 decks23 decks
62%synergy
Ancient Tomb
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
61%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
47%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Teferi's Protection
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
40%synergy
Creatures
Inquisitive Glimmer
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Doomwake Giant
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
42%synergy
Entity Tracker
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Starfield Mystic
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
The Master of Keys
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
27%synergy
Grim Guardian
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
23%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Archetype of Courage
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Grand Abolisher
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Opposition Agent
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Aura Thief
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Fear of Impostors
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Drake
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Balemurk Leech
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Force of Negation
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Deadly Rollick
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Counterspell
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Mystical Tutor
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Silence
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Negate
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Dispel
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Void Rend
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-26%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Dismember
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Wrong Turn
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Scour for Scrap
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Splinter's Technique
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Grim Tutor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Redress Fate
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Plea for Guidance
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Merchant Scroll
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Damnation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
16%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cloud Key
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Mithril Coat
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-15%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
44%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Blind Obedience
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Sanguine Bond
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
31%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Enchanted Evening
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
21%synergy
One with the Multiverse
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Opalescence
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
21%synergy
Copy Enchantment
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Exchange of Words
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Court of Vantress
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
19%synergy
Parallax Wave
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Solemnity
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
14%synergy
Mornsong Aria
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Lightmine Field
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Nine Lives
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Lich's Mastery
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Overburden
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Decree of Silence
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Rule of Law
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Karmic Justice
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Planeswalkers
Tezzeret the Seeker
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
32%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
15%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Bojuka Bog
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Sol Ring
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
25%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
30%synergy
Mana Vault
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Petal
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Mox Amber
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
-17%synergy
Mox Opal
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-23%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
84%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion23 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion22 decks23 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
91%inclusion21 decks23 decks
55%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
87%inclusion20 decks23 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
78%inclusion18 decks23 decks
-14%synergy
Island
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
-19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
74%inclusion17 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Sea of Clouds
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion16 decks23 decks
37%synergy
Morphic Pool
65%inclusion15 decks23 decks
31%synergy
City of Brass
61%inclusion14 decks23 decks
46%synergy
Mana Confluence
57%inclusion13 decks23 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
48%inclusion11 decks23 decks
38%synergy
Misty Rainforest
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
33%synergy
Arid Mesa
43%inclusion10 decks23 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
-20%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
39%inclusion9 decks23 decks
28%synergy
Scalding Tarn
35%inclusion8 decks23 decks
24%synergy
Caves of Koilos
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
-5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
22%synergy
Fell the Profane
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion6 decks23 decks
-6%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
8%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
20%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion5 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
11%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
-24%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
-34%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
2%synergy