Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander)

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.
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Eiganjo Dynastorian
15%inclusion132 decks910 decks
13%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.7%inclusion77 decks887 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.3%inclusion57 decks910 decks
3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
4.5%inclusion38 decks852 decks
3%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
78%inclusion4.65K decks5.95K decks
71%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
73%inclusion4.56K decks6.23K decks
65%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
69%inclusion4.13K decks5.96K decks
61%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
64%inclusion3.77K decks5.90K decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion4.13K decks6.18K decks
59%synergy
Starfield Mystic
62%inclusion3.87K decks6.23K decks
56%synergy
Archetype of Courage
55%inclusion3.44K decks6.23K decks
54%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
55%inclusion3.45K decks6.23K decks
54%synergy
Entity Tracker
60%inclusion3.52K decks5.91K decks
54%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
59%inclusion3.65K decks6.23K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Sphere of Safety
62%inclusion3.90K decks6.23K decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion3.61K decks6.23K decks
-10%synergy
Doomwake Giant
57%inclusion3.58K decks6.23K decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion3.52K decks6.23K decks
28%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
56%inclusion3.50K decks6.23K decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion3.40K decks6.23K decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
54%inclusion3.35K decks6.23K decks
49%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
54%inclusion3.34K decks6.23K decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion3.14K decks6.23K decks
36%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
49%inclusion3.08K decks6.23K decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion2.56K decks6.23K decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion2.30K decks6.23K decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion1.44K decks6.23K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion1.20K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion982 decks6.23K decks
-7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion871 decks6.23K decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion796 decks6.23K decks
-8%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion794 decks6.23K decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion608 decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion551 decks6.23K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Overlord of the Floodpits
47%inclusion2.77K decks5.94K decks
43%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
46%inclusion2.87K decks6.23K decks
43%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
46%inclusion2.72K decks5.94K decks
41%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
44%inclusion2.76K decks6.23K decks
43%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.23K decks
39%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
39%inclusion2.32K decks5.91K decks
34%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
38%inclusion2.36K decks6.23K decks
32%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
34%inclusion2.12K decks6.23K decks
33%synergy
The Master of Keys
33%inclusion1.94K decks5.91K decks
29%synergy
Spirited Companion
31%inclusion1.96K decks6.23K decks
30%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
31%inclusion1.94K decks6.23K decks
30%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion1.89K decks6.23K decks
29%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion1.77K decks5.97K decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion1.76K decks6.23K decks
25%synergy
Grim Guardian
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.23K decks
25%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion1.72K decks6.23K decks
25%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
27%inclusion1.61K decks5.97K decks
26%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.23K decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
25%inclusion1.54K decks6.23K decks
21%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
24%inclusion1.52K decks6.23K decks
23%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.23K decks
23%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.23K decks
21%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20%inclusion1.18K decks5.90K decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.23K decks
15%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
20%inclusion1.22K decks6.23K decks
18%synergy
Fear of Impostors
18%inclusion1.05K decks5.95K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
17%inclusion994 decks5.90K decks
14%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.23K decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion959 decks5.97K decks
14%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
15%inclusion914 decks6.23K decks
14%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
14%inclusion523 decks3.81K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion512 decks3.84K decks
9%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
13%inclusion819 decks6.23K decks
13%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
13%inclusion798 decks6.23K decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion777 decks6.23K decks
11%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
11%inclusion661 decks6.23K decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
10%inclusion654 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
10%inclusion623 decks5.95K decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion644 decks6.23K decks
-17%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
10%inclusion637 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
9.5%inclusion592 decks6.23K decks
9%synergy
Auramancer
9.2%inclusion571 decks6.23K decks
6%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
9.1%inclusion545 decks5.96K decks
9%synergy
Agent of Erebos
9.0%inclusion558 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.7%inclusion541 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Summon: Valefor
8.2%inclusion313 decks3.81K decks
8%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
8.2%inclusion511 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Fear of Infinity
8.1%inclusion483 decks5.94K decks
8%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
7.8%inclusion484 decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.5%inclusion289 decks3.85K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion2.87K decks6.23K decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2.50K decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion2.19K decks6.23K decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion2.04K decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion1.39K decks6.23K decks
2%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.23K decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion1.21K decks6.23K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion791 decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion783 decks6.23K decks
0%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion726 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion682 decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion669 decks6.23K decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion664 decks6.23K decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion581 decks6.13K decks
5%synergy
Glimmerburst
9.2%inclusion538 decks5.88K decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.5%inclusion532 decks6.23K decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
8.4%inclusion523 decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
7.9%inclusion490 decks6.23K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion461 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion428 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion398 decks6.23K decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.0%inclusion372 decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Wrong Turn
5.5%inclusion340 decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Mortify
5.5%inclusion340 decks6.23K decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
39%inclusion2.45K decks6.23K decks
36%synergy
Resurgent Belief
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.23K decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion1.64K decks6.23K decks
22%synergy
Redress Fate
23%inclusion1.34K decks5.91K decks
17%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.23K decks
16%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion968 decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion911 decks6.23K decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion848 decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.6%inclusion534 decks6.23K decks
-11%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion478 decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.3%inclusion457 decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.7%inclusion419 decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion348 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.3%inclusion329 decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion2.39K decks6.23K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion1.65K decks6.23K decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion1.61K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.23K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Gods
10%inclusion615 decks6.23K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion483 decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.8%inclusion421 decks6.23K decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.0%inclusion313 decks6.23K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
47%inclusion2.94K decks6.23K decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
43%inclusion2.68K decks6.23K decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.23K decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion2.36K decks6.23K decks
23%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion2.36K decks6.23K decks
33%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
36%inclusion2.14K decks5.91K decks
32%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
34%inclusion2.12K decks6.23K decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion2.08K decks6.23K decks
26%synergy
Court of Vantress
33%inclusion2.06K decks6.23K decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion2K decks6.23K decks
20%synergy
Enchanted Evening
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.23K decks
29%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
29%inclusion1.84K decks6.23K decks
28%synergy
One with the Multiverse
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.23K decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion1.60K decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion1.58K decks6.23K decks
20%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion1.58K decks6.23K decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
24%inclusion1.30K decks5.43K decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
22%inclusion1.37K decks6.23K decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion1.33K decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
20%inclusion1.24K decks6.23K decks
16%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
20%inclusion1.17K decks5.96K decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion1.21K decks6.23K decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion1.17K decks6.23K decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.23K decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.23K decks
10%synergy
Brave the Sands
18%inclusion1.10K decks6.23K decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.23K decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion1.06K decks6.23K decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion990 decks6.23K decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion887 decks5.90K decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion920 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion871 decks6.17K decks
13%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
14%inclusion865 decks6.23K decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion807 decks5.89K decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
13%inclusion795 decks5.94K decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion765 decks6.23K decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion755 decks6.23K decks
9%synergy
Karmic Justice
12%inclusion743 decks6.23K decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion721 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion671 decks5.92K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion699 decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion678 decks6.23K decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion660 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
10%inclusion603 decks5.90K decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
10%inclusion279 decks2.88K decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
9.0%inclusion562 decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Opalescence
8.8%inclusion549 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.8%inclusion546 decks6.23K decks
2%synergy
Seal from Existence
8.7%inclusion545 decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.9%inclusion492 decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
27%inclusion1.71K decks6.23K decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
63%inclusion3.95K decks6.23K decks
51%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion2.17K decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion1.81K decks6.23K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.23K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion905 decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion466 decks3.83K decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion344 decks3.28K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion464 decks6.23K decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion395 decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion376 decks6.23K decks
-6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion5.43K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion5.33K decks6.23K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion2.64K decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion2.61K decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion2.55K decks6.23K decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion2.48K decks6.23K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion2.31K decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion1.79K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.73K decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1.04K decks6.23K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion894 decks6.23K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion807 decks6.23K decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion542 decks6.23K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion6.04K decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion6.01K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion5.95K decks6.23K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion5.74K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion3.65K decks6.23K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion3.31K decks6.23K decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion3.19K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion3.17K decks6.23K decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion3.13K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion3.03K decks6.23K decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion2.95K decks6.23K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion2.89K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion2.78K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.23K decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion2.57K decks6.23K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion2.49K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion2.44K decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion2.32K decks6.23K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion2.28K decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion2.14K decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion2.13K decks6.23K decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2.08K decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion2.02K decks6.23K decks
12%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion1.97K decks6.23K decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion1.90K decks6.23K decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion1.53K decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion1.35K decks5.97K decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion1.40K decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion1.35K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion1.25K decks5.94K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.23K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.23K decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion1.05K decks5.94K decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion1K decks6.23K decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion905 decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion821 decks6.23K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion804 decks6.23K decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion783 decks6.23K decks
0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion769 decks6.23K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion749 decks6.23K decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion738 decks6.23K decks
-5%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion728 decks6.23K decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion726 decks6.23K decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion671 decks6.23K decks
4%synergy