Fire Lord Zuko (Commander) - Optimized +1/+1 Counters

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Levi Perry
Feb 12, 2026
Hidden Gems for Kenrith, the Returned King
Got a Kenrith Group Hug deck that needs some new flavors? Then check out this Hidden Gems article for some underplayed considerations.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Hexing Squelcher
21%inclusion4 decks19 decks
15%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
End-Blaze Epiphany
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Casey Jones, Back Alley Brute
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Curious Colossus
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Electro, Assaulting Battery
75%inclusion21 decks28 decks
71%synergy
Ozai, the Phoenix King
64%inclusion18 decks28 decks
60%synergy
Iroh, Dragon of the West
61%inclusion17 decks28 decks
57%synergy
Hellkite Charger
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
57%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
55%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Norin the Wary
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
54%synergy
Leyline Tyrant
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
53%synergy
Sozin's Comet
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
The Legend of Roku
57%inclusion16 decks28 decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Deflecting Swat
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
-3%synergy
Prosper, Tome-Bound
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
52%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
38%synergy
Zuko, Exiled Prince
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
51%synergy
Firebending Student
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
50%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
54%inclusion15 decks28 decks
49%synergy
Deadly Rollick
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
41%synergy
Aggravated Assault
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
47%synergy
Redirect Lightning
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Mana Vault
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Appa, Steadfast Guardian
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
45%synergy
Avatar Roku, Firebender
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
44%synergy
Party Thrasher
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
30%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Ashling, Flame Dancer
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
44%synergy
Inti, Seneschal of the Sun
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
39%synergy
Abzan Falconer
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
37%synergy
Fire Lord Ozai
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
32%synergy
Dream Devourer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Cait Sith, Fortune Teller
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
29%synergy
Zuko, Firebending Master
29%inclusion8 decks28 decks
27%synergy
Dragonhawk, Fate's Tempest
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Araña, Heart of the Spider
25%inclusion7 decks28 decks
23%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pia Nalaar, Consul of Revival
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Plargg and Nassari
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Wild-Magic Sorcerer
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Commander Liara Portyr
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Goro-Goro, Disciple of Ryusei
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Sun Warriors
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
15%synergy
Phelia, Exuberant Shepherd
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Decadent Dragon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Aang, Airbending Master
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vindictive Warden
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Appa, Loyal Sky Bison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Monk Gyatso
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Longshot, Rebel Bowman
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Felidar Guardian
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Urabrask, Heretic Praetor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Gandalf the White
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Ryan Sinclair
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Soulbright Flamekin
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Rev, Tithe Extractor
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Angel
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aang, the Last Airbender
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Zhao, Ruthless Admiral
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Wartime Protestors
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Tectonic Giant
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Ephemerate
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Commune with Lava
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
40%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Cloudshift
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
31%synergy
Electrodominance
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
Eerie Interlude
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Boros Charm
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Blazing Crescendo
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
23%synergy
Great Train Heist
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Seething Song
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Fire Nation Attacks
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Comet Storm
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Haste Magic
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Airbender's Reversal
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Big Score
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-20%synergy
Akroma's Will
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Solstice Revelations
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Zuko's Exile
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Firebending Lesson
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Desperate Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
March of Reckless Joy
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Outrageous Robbery
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Savage Beating
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Legion Leadership
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Pyroblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Airbending Lesson
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Flame
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
Cunning Maneuver
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Energybending
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Terminate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Repeated Reverberation
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Scrollshift
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Shock
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rebuff the Wicked
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Ultimate Magic: Holy
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Opera Love Song
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Avatar's Wrath
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Blasphemous Act
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Stage
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
33%synergy
Ruinous Ultimatum
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
Damning Verdict
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
17%synergy
Reckless Impulse
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Storm of Memories
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
11%synergy
Crackle with Power
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Another Round
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Embrace the Unknown
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Heroes' Hangout
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Day of Black Sun
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
6%synergy
United Front
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
7%synergy
Call Forth the Tempest
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-4%synergy
Painful Truths
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-1%synergy
Exsanguinate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-10%synergy
Response // Resurgence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Epic Downfall
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Burning Curiosity
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Turret
32%inclusion9 decks28 decks
30%synergy
Ruby Medallion
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
26%synergy
The Ozolith
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
20%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Dolmen Gate
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Horizon Stone
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Conjurer's Closet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Chimil, the Inner Sun
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Scroll Rack
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Panharmonicon
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Doubling Cube
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Incubator
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Firebender Ascension
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
39%synergy
Tavern Brawler
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
43%synergy
Fated Firepower
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
42%synergy
Windcrag Siege
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Wild Wasteland
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Airbender Ascension
21%inclusion6 decks28 decks
19%synergy
The Rise of Sozin
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Charred Foyer // Warped Space
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
The Legend of Yangchen
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Fire Nation Occupation
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Black Market Connections
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Nahiri's Resolve
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
All Will Be One
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Braid of Fire
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Teleportation Circle
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Prison
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
-8%synergy
War Cadence
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Celestial Mantle
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Impact Tremors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Theater of Horrors
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fires of Mount Doom
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Heartless Summoning
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Lasting Tarfire
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Quintorius Kand
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Fire Nation Palace
46%inclusion13 decks28 decks
42%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
36%synergy
Rogue's Passage
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Vault of the Archangel
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Abandoned Air Temple
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Emergence Zone
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Secret Tunnel
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Winding Canyons
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
13%synergy
Shizo, Death's Storehouse
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Den
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Kor Haven
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Cabal Coffers
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Great Furnace
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion29 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
-13%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Interdimensional Web Watch
18%inclusion5 decks28 decks
17%synergy
Boros Signet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Lotus Petal
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
97%inclusion28 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion27 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Swamp
90%inclusion26 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
69%inclusion20 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Blood Crypt
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
22%synergy
Sacred Foundry
66%inclusion19 decks29 decks
21%synergy
Exotic Orchard
59%inclusion17 decks29 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
55%inclusion16 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Savai Triome
52%inclusion15 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
48%inclusion14 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Nomad Outpost
45%inclusion13 decks29 decks
-14%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Marsh Flats
41%inclusion12 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Luxury Suite
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
38%inclusion11 decks29 decks
5%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Isolated Chapel
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
-18%synergy
Rugged Prairie
34%inclusion10 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
31%inclusion9 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
28%inclusion8 decks29 decks
18%synergy
Badlands
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
14%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
-28%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
15%synergy
Plateau
24%inclusion7 decks29 decks
12%synergy
Fetid Heath
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
0%synergy
Graven Cairns
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion6 decks29 decks
9%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion5 decks29 decks
-9%synergy
Sun-Blessed Peak
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Misty Palms Oasis
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
13%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
3%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-23%synergy
Sundown Pass
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-7%synergy
Shattered Landscape
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Ridge
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
-6%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion4 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Boiling Rock Prison
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
9%synergy
Jasmine Dragon Tea Shop
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Fabled Passage
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Windswept Heath
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Wooded Foothills
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
4%synergy