Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Core

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
Kang Dynasty
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
5%synergy
Hidden Lair
3.2%inclusion1 decks31 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
74%inclusion343 decks463 decks
67%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
74%inclusion354 decks477 decks
66%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
60%inclusion286 decks477 decks
58%synergy
Archetype of Courage
59%inclusion281 decks477 decks
58%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
62%inclusion284 decks461 decks
57%synergy
Starfield Mystic
61%inclusion289 decks477 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
62%inclusion286 decks464 decks
54%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
61%inclusion289 decks477 decks
53%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
57%inclusion274 decks477 decks
53%synergy
Doomwake Giant
57%inclusion272 decks477 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Entity Tracker
57%inclusion262 decks461 decks
51%synergy
Sphere of Safety
55%inclusion263 decks477 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion262 decks477 decks
-13%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
55%inclusion261 decks477 decks
49%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
52%inclusion247 decks477 decks
46%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
48%inclusion229 decks477 decks
45%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
45%inclusion214 decks477 decks
40%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
44%inclusion206 decks463 decks
40%synergy
Grasp of Fate
44%inclusion208 decks477 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
44%inclusion208 decks477 decks
43%synergy
Creatures
Overlord of the Floodpits
39%inclusion182 decks463 decks
36%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
39%inclusion185 decks477 decks
34%synergy
Spirited Companion
38%inclusion181 decks477 decks
36%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
37%inclusion175 decks477 decks
36%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
37%inclusion169 decks461 decks
32%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
35%inclusion169 decks477 decks
34%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
34%inclusion163 decks477 decks
32%synergy
The Master of Keys
33%inclusion150 decks461 decks
29%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
32%inclusion153 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Grim Guardian
32%inclusion151 decks477 decks
29%synergy
Starnheim Courser
31%inclusion148 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
30%inclusion145 decks477 decks
24%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
27%inclusion124 decks464 decks
25%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
26%inclusion126 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
26%inclusion121 decks464 decks
24%synergy
Fear of Impostors
26%inclusion120 decks463 decks
25%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
23%inclusion111 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
23%inclusion104 decks461 decks
20%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
22%inclusion106 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion105 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
21%inclusion101 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
20%inclusion94 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
18%inclusion84 decks464 decks
17%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
17%inclusion82 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
17%inclusion81 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
16%inclusion78 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
15%inclusion71 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
14%inclusion11 decks76 decks
13%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
14%inclusion66 decks463 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
14%inclusion67 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
14%inclusion64 decks461 decks
12%synergy
Auramancer
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Fear of Infinity
13%inclusion61 decks463 decks
13%synergy
Agent of Erebos
13%inclusion60 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
12%inclusion56 decks463 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
11%inclusion28 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
11%inclusion53 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Fate Unraveler
11%inclusion51 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
11%inclusion51 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Surveillance
10%inclusion46 decks463 decks
10%synergy
Celestial Ancient
10%inclusion47 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
9.1%inclusion42 decks464 decks
9%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
8.7%inclusion22 decks253 decks
4%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
8.6%inclusion41 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Sky-Blessed Samurai
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
7.5%inclusion36 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Tymaret, Chosen from Death
7.3%inclusion35 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Thoughtrender Lamia
7.1%inclusion34 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion189 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion169 decks477 decks
-7%synergy
Void Rend
30%inclusion145 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
26%inclusion122 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
22%inclusion107 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
20%inclusion95 decks477 decks
-6%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion93 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Generous Gift
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Glimmerburst
13%inclusion61 decks460 decks
13%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
13%inclusion62 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Brainstorm
12%inclusion56 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion55 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Inkshield
8.0%inclusion38 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Obscura Charm
7.5%inclusion36 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion33 decks472 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Fracture
6.9%inclusion33 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.5%inclusion31 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Mortify
6.3%inclusion30 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Fell the Profane
5.5%inclusion26 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
42%inclusion202 decks477 decks
39%synergy
Resurgent Belief
28%inclusion132 decks477 decks
26%synergy
Redress Fate
23%inclusion108 decks461 decks
18%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
-8%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Supreme Verdict
10%inclusion47 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Ponder
8.8%inclusion42 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Austere Command
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Read the Bones
8.2%inclusion39 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Open the Vaults
7.5%inclusion36 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
5.9%inclusion28 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Replenish
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
40%inclusion189 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
28%inclusion132 decks477 decks
4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
19%inclusion93 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion74 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion56 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Gods
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Spear of Heliod
8.4%inclusion40 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
42%inclusion201 decks477 decks
32%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion195 decks477 decks
27%synergy
Propaganda
41%inclusion194 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Prison
40%inclusion191 decks477 decks
17%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
39%inclusion184 decks477 decks
35%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
36%inclusion174 decks477 decks
35%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
35%inclusion163 decks461 decks
31%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
34%inclusion160 decks477 decks
32%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
32%inclusion155 decks477 decks
28%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
32%inclusion154 decks477 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion133 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Extravagant Replication
27%inclusion129 decks477 decks
22%synergy
Court of Vantress
27%inclusion129 decks477 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
27%inclusion127 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Copy Enchantment
26%inclusion123 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Enchanted Evening
26%inclusion122 decks477 decks
24%synergy
Ethereal Armor
25%inclusion120 decks477 decks
21%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
24%inclusion116 decks477 decks
24%synergy
One with the Multiverse
23%inclusion110 decks477 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
22%inclusion106 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
22%inclusion101 decks463 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
21%inclusion98 decks463 decks
19%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
21%inclusion97 decks461 decks
19%synergy
Brave the Sands
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
20%synergy
Black Market Connections
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
20%inclusion83 decks405 decks
20%synergy
Banishing Light
20%inclusion96 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion93 decks475 decks
18%synergy
Blind Obedience
19%inclusion93 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
18%inclusion85 decks461 decks
17%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion87 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Greed
18%inclusion85 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
18%inclusion85 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
16%inclusion75 decks461 decks
16%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
16%inclusion74 decks461 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion76 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
15%inclusion73 decks477 decks
-5%synergy
Seal from Existence
14%inclusion69 decks477 decks
14%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
14%inclusion65 decks460 decks
14%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion57 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
11%inclusion52 decks463 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Justice
11%inclusion53 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
11%inclusion52 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Leyline of Hope
11%inclusion51 decks477 decks
10%synergy
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
11%inclusion49 decks460 decks
10%synergy
Grand Entryway // Elegant Rotunda
10%inclusion47 decks461 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
10%inclusion48 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Absolution
10%inclusion46 decks477 decks
9%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.4%inclusion45 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
32%inclusion153 decks477 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
47%inclusion226 decks477 decks
35%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion140 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
24%inclusion115 decks477 decks
-10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.2%inclusion17 decks207 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
7.5%inclusion19 decks252 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.1%inclusion34 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.0%inclusion24 decks477 decks
0%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
85%inclusion405 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Sol Ring
77%inclusion368 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Azorius Signet
45%inclusion215 decks477 decks
16%synergy
Orzhov Signet
44%inclusion212 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion173 decks477 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Progress
36%inclusion172 decks477 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
34%inclusion162 decks477 decks
-16%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion159 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion125 decks477 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion115 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion60 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion58 decks477 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion49 decks477 decks
-15%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion474 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Island
99%inclusion470 decks477 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion466 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion434 decks477 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
67%inclusion319 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion267 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
54%inclusion259 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Prairie Stream
48%inclusion231 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion217 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion212 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
42%inclusion201 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
41%inclusion194 decks477 decks
-1%synergy
Evolving Wilds
36%inclusion174 decks477 decks
12%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion159 decks477 decks
18%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
33%inclusion156 decks477 decks
19%synergy
Temple of Silence
33%inclusion156 decks477 decks
15%synergy
Obscura Storefront
32%inclusion152 decks477 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion151 decks477 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
30%inclusion141 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion141 decks477 decks
-9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
29%inclusion137 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
29%inclusion136 decks477 decks
-23%synergy
Raffine's Tower
27%inclusion130 decks477 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion129 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
27%inclusion127 decks477 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
26%inclusion125 decks477 decks
-25%synergy
Watery Grave
25%inclusion118 decks477 decks
-27%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
25%inclusion114 decks464 decks
22%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
24%inclusion114 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
23%inclusion112 decks477 decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion110 decks477 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
23%inclusion109 decks477 decks
8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
23%inclusion108 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
-13%synergy
Vault of Champions
21%inclusion100 decks477 decks
-11%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion97 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Port Town
19%inclusion90 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion88 decks477 decks
-10%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
18%inclusion84 decks477 decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
17%inclusion79 decks463 decks
6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion81 decks477 decks
-22%synergy
Polluted Delta
16%inclusion77 decks477 decks
-22%synergy
Marsh Flats
15%inclusion72 decks477 decks
-21%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion67 decks477 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion65 decks477 decks
6%synergy
Fetid Heath
13%inclusion63 decks477 decks
-0%synergy
Choked Estuary
13%inclusion61 decks477 decks
-4%synergy
Ash Barrens
12%inclusion59 decks477 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
12%inclusion57 decks463 decks
1%synergy
Tainted Isle
12%inclusion55 decks477 decks
5%synergy