Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
Enduring Curiosity
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
70%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
74%inclusion43 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Replenish
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
66%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Entity Tracker
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
61%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Doomwake Giant
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Archetype of Courage
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-0%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Creatures
Starfield Mystic
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
46%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
33%synergy
The Master of Keys
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
18%inclusion9 decks51 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Grim Guardian
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Valefor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Spirited Companion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Fate Unraveler
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Void Rend
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Wrong Turn
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Spider-Sense
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Trickbind
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Frantic Search
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Stifle
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Hagra Mauling
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Tale's End
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Resurgent Belief
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Dance of the Manse
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Damn
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Reanimate
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Fateful Handoff
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Donate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Damnation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Buster Sword
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
The Golden Throne
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Expedition Map
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Propaganda
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Grasp of Fate
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Mirrormade
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Court of Vantress
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Omniscience
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
30%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Opalescence
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
24%synergy
One with the Multiverse
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Enchanted Evening
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Exchange of Words
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Pact
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Nine Lives
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Lich's Mastery
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Brave the Sands
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
The Trickster-God's Heist
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Copy Enchantment
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Nowhere to Run
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Extravagant Replication
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Nefarious Lich
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Oubliette
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Greater Auramancy
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Out of Time
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Parallax Wave
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Lotus Field
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
93%inclusion54 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Staff of Compleation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion57 decks58 decks
83%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Island
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Raffine's Tower
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion39 decks58 decks
35%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Isolated Chapel
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Misty Rainforest
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-16%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fetid Heath
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
0%synergy