Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Control

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
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
18%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion60 decks89 decks
60%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
65%inclusion55 decks85 decks
58%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
57%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
64%inclusion54 decks85 decks
56%synergy
Entity Tracker
61%inclusion52 decks85 decks
55%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
66%inclusion59 decks90 decks
53%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
56%inclusion50 decks90 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
60%inclusion54 decks90 decks
51%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
49%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
52%inclusion44 decks85 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
62%inclusion56 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
34%synergy
Doomwake Giant
52%inclusion47 decks90 decks
46%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
51%inclusion43 decks85 decks
46%synergy
Starfield Mystic
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
44%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
45%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
-22%synergy
Black Market Connections
46%inclusion41 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Archetype of Courage
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion46 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Necropotence
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Zur the Enchanter
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
41%inclusion35 decks85 decks
37%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
36%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
30%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
25%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
31%inclusion26 decks85 decks
29%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
29%synergy
The Master of Keys
29%inclusion25 decks85 decks
26%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
26%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Spirited Companion
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
20%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
23%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
23%inclusion15 decks64 decks
22%synergy
Grim Guardian
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Starnheim Courser
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
19%inclusion16 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Fear of Impostors
18%inclusion15 decks85 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
14%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion9 decks64 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Valefor
13%inclusion8 decks64 decks
12%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
12%inclusion10 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Ixion
11%inclusion7 decks64 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Innocence
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
7%synergy
Agent of Erebos
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
7.8%inclusion5 decks64 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
3%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion25 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Void Rend
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Dawn's Truce
13%inclusion12 decks89 decks
9%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Wrong Turn
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Despark
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Saw in Half
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Stifle
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Mirrorform
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
38%synergy
Dance of the Manse
37%inclusion33 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
21%synergy
Replenish
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Redress Fate
14%inclusion12 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-10%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Bident of Thassa
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Cloud Key
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Mirrormade
42%inclusion38 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Grasp of Fate
41%inclusion37 decks90 decks
35%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
27%synergy
Enchanted Evening
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
31%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion28 decks85 decks
28%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
25%synergy
One with the Multiverse
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
27%inclusion22 decks82 decks
26%synergy
Copy Enchantment
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
22%synergy
Court of Vantress
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
24%synergy
Extravagant Replication
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Painful Quandary
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
21%inclusion19 decks89 decks
20%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
18%synergy
Oubliette
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
18%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Justice
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Light
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
14%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion13 decks85 decks
13%synergy
Opalescence
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
14%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Parallax Wave
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
12%synergy
Cast Out
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Detention Sphere
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Brave the Sands
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of the Void
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
10%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
11%inclusion6 decks55 decks
11%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
31%inclusion28 decks90 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
23%inclusion21 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
11%inclusion10 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.4%inclusion6 decks64 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Halimar Depths
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.8%inclusion7 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.0%inclusion3 decks60 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion73 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion70 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion34 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion32 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion31 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion24 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion11 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion9 decks90 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Staff of Compleation
6.7%inclusion6 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.6%inclusion5 decks90 decks
-4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion87 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion84 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion82 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion82 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
59%inclusion53 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Raffine's Tower
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
57%inclusion51 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion49 decks90 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
53%inclusion48 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion45 decks90 decks
-9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion43 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Polluted Delta
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
44%inclusion40 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion39 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
4%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion36 decks90 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion35 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion30 decks90 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion27 decks90 decks
-5%synergy
Sunken Hollow
29%inclusion26 decks90 decks
-11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
26%inclusion23 decks90 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
11%synergy
Evolving Wilds
24%inclusion22 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion20 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion19 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
17%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion17 decks85 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion18 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion17 decks90 decks
0%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion16 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
-3%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
18%inclusion16 decks90 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
9%synergy
Undercity Sewers
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Confluence
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion13 decks90 decks
6%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion12 decks90 decks
11%synergy