Ezuri, Claw of Progress (Commander) - Budget Core

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Arnaud Gompertz
Aug 6, 2025
Can You Build Simic in Commander Without... Going Simic?
Can you go Simic without doing the Simic stuff that everyone dreads? Yes you can! Arnaud is here with some uncanny Commander deck ideas.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Thrummingbird
78%inclusion62 decks80 decks
72%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
66%synergy
Fathom Mage
73%inclusion58 decks80 decks
65%synergy
Wild Beastmaster
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
62%synergy
Fertilid
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
62%synergy
Cultivator of Blades
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
60%synergy
Trygon Predator
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
59%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
58%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
57%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
74%inclusion59 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Reclamation Sage
69%inclusion55 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Inspiring Call
68%inclusion54 decks80 decks
54%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Coiling Oracle
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
51%synergy
Master Biomancer
61%inclusion49 decks80 decks
55%synergy
Elvish Mystic
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Tainted Observer
57%inclusion46 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
56%inclusion45 decks80 decks
49%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Champion of Lambholt
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Mulldrifter
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Chasm Skulker
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Simic Manipulator
49%inclusion39 decks80 decks
47%synergy
Devoted Druid
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
45%synergy
Wood Elves
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Elusive Otter
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
44%synergy
Hornet Queen
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Zameck Guildmage
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
42%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Invisible Stalker
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Tervigon
40%inclusion32 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Evolution Witness
36%inclusion28 decks78 decks
32%synergy
Hooded Hydra
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
32%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
31%synergy
Arbor Elf
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
25%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Basking Broodscale
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Herd Baloth
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Ant Queen
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
24%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Cankerbloom
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Undergrowth Leopard
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Elvish Visionary
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Skatewing Spy
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Acidic Slime
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Slither Blade
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Lurking Lizards
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Managorger Hydra
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Hemosymbic Mite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blooming Stinger
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beetle, Legacy Criminal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spider-Bot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Broodguard Elite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mechanical Mobster
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Serum Snare
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
45%inclusion36 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Reality Shift
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
29%synergy
Steady Progress
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
40%synergy
Windswift Slice
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Filter Out
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Growth Spiral
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
-15%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Amazing Acrobatics
29%inclusion2 decks7 decks
28%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
26%inclusion21 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Reject Imperfection
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
18%synergy
Experimental Augury
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Bioshift
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Spider-Sense
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Secret Identity
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Unstable Experiment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Beast Within
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-39%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-39%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion8 decks76 decks
9%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Voidslime
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Naturalize
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Fog
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Faebloom Trick
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Planar Genesis
5.3%inclusion4 decks76 decks
-6%synergy
Opt
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-1%synergy
Quandrix Command
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Shore Up
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Infectious Bite
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Impulse
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Ram Through
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Lazotep Plating
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Simic Charm
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Contentious Plan
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
46%inclusion37 decks80 decks
43%synergy
Thirsting Roots
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
39%synergy
Curse of the Swine
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
33%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Rampant Growth
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
-8%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
21%synergy
Cultivate
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
-25%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
21%inclusion16 decks76 decks
19%synergy
Smell Fear
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Explore
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Expand the Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Overrun
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Kodama's Reach
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
-27%synergy
Golden Ratio
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Oversimplify
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Fungal Sprouting
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Harmonize
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Courage in Crisis
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Prey Upon
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Urban Evolution
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-3%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Farseek
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Planewide Celebration
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Synchronized Charge
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Aether Gale
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
37%synergy
Contagion Clasp
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
35%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
-16%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Empathy
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Pack
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Loading Zone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
12%inclusion8 decks69 decks
11%synergy
Awakening Zone
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Unable to Scream
6.6%inclusion4 decks61 decks
5%synergy
One with the Kami
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
6%synergy
Aqueous Form
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Paradox Zone
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
38%inclusion30 decks80 decks
36%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-37%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Lumbering Falls
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
-10%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
43%inclusion34 decks80 decks
-20%synergy
Sol Ring
35%inclusion28 decks80 decks
-46%synergy
Simic Signet
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
-9%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
-14%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Simic Keyrune
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion80 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
63%inclusion50 decks80 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
51%inclusion41 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Thornwood Falls
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
30%synergy
Temple of Mystery
48%inclusion38 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
44%inclusion35 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
41%inclusion33 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
36%inclusion29 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
34%inclusion27 decks80 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
29%inclusion23 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Tangled Islet
28%inclusion22 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
25%inclusion20 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
-36%synergy
Simic Guildgate
23%inclusion18 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Quandrix Campus
19%inclusion15 decks80 decks
12%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
0%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
-24%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion12 decks80 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
10%synergy
Lush Oasis
14%inclusion11 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Rimewood Falls
11%inclusion9 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Blighted Woodland
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Thriving Grove
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Thriving Isle
10%inclusion8 decks80 decks
8%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
2%synergy
Drowner of Truth
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
6%synergy
Woodland Stream
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
2%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
5%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.3%inclusion5 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
0%synergy