Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Lifegain

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
Eiganjo Dynastorian
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Moor
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
3.8%inclusion2 decks52 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
76%inclusion125 decks165 decks
68%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
75%inclusion123 decks164 decks
68%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
65%inclusion106 decks162 decks
61%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
65%inclusion108 decks165 decks
60%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
67%inclusion110 decks164 decks
59%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion107 decks165 decks
56%synergy
Entity Tracker
61%inclusion100 decks163 decks
55%synergy
Archetype of Courage
52%inclusion86 decks165 decks
51%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
51%synergy
Starfield Mystic
56%inclusion93 decks165 decks
50%synergy
Top Cards
Doomwake Giant
55%inclusion91 decks165 decks
49%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
54%inclusion88 decks164 decks
49%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
53%inclusion87 decks164 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
-17%synergy
Black Market Connections
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion82 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion80 decks165 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
48%inclusion79 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
48%inclusion79 decks165 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Rhystic Study
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Creatures
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
42%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
45%inclusion74 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
38%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
34%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
35%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
35%inclusion57 decks163 decks
30%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
25%synergy
The Master of Keys
30%inclusion49 decks163 decks
27%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Grim Guardian
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
29%inclusion47 decks164 decks
27%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Fear of Impostors
23%inclusion38 decks164 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
23%inclusion38 decks165 decks
22%synergy
Starnheim Courser
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
19%inclusion23 decks122 decks
18%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
19%inclusion30 decks162 decks
17%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
14%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
16%inclusion26 decks164 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
16%inclusion19 decks122 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion17 decks122 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Valefor
10%inclusion12 decks122 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
10%inclusion16 decks164 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Shiva
8.1%inclusion11 decks135 decks
8%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
7.9%inclusion13 decks164 decks
6%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Fear of Infinity
7.3%inclusion12 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Agent of Erebos
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-20%synergy
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Fear of Lost Teeth
6.7%inclusion11 decks164 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
34%inclusion56 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Void Rend
28%inclusion46 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Despark
12%inclusion19 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
-7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Glimmerburst
7.4%inclusion12 decks162 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Fracture
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Reflection
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Charm
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
43%inclusion71 decks165 decks
41%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion54 decks165 decks
30%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
25%inclusion41 decks165 decks
21%synergy
Redress Fate
18%inclusion29 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Replenish
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Damn
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-11%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Ponder
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Read the Bones
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
27%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion42 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
9.1%inclusion15 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
0%synergy
The One Ring
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.3%inclusion12 decks165 decks
-0%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.5%inclusion9 decks164 decks
4%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
46%inclusion76 decks165 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion76 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
36%synergy
Mirrormade
41%inclusion68 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
37%inclusion61 decks165 decks
32%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
37%inclusion60 decks163 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
33%inclusion55 decks165 decks
13%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Court of Vantress
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
29%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
30%inclusion49 decks165 decks
28%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
27%inclusion41 decks150 decks
27%synergy
Enchanted Evening
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
26%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
27%inclusion44 decks165 decks
25%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
24%inclusion39 decks165 decks
18%synergy
One with the Multiverse
22%inclusion37 decks165 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Copy Enchantment
21%inclusion34 decks165 decks
16%synergy
Nowhere to Run
20%inclusion33 decks165 decks
19%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
20%inclusion32 decks164 decks
17%synergy
Brave the Sands
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
18%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Omniscience
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
17%inclusion28 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
14%inclusion23 decks163 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
12%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion20 decks162 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion20 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
12%inclusion19 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion18 decks165 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Opalescence
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Shark Typhoon
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Banishing Light
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion16 decks162 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
7%synergy
No Mercy
10%inclusion16 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
9.2%inclusion9 decks98 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
32%inclusion53 decks165 decks
31%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
61%inclusion101 decks165 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion43 decks165 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
7%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
9.0%inclusion11 decks122 decks
6%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.9%inclusion13 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion11 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
86%inclusion142 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Sol Ring
84%inclusion139 decks165 decks
-5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion84 decks165 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
44%inclusion73 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Signet
35%inclusion58 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion48 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion21 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
10%inclusion17 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
6.1%inclusion10 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.5%inclusion9 decks165 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Plains
96%inclusion158 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion156 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion153 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion151 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Caves of Koilos
56%inclusion92 decks165 decks
20%synergy
Godless Shrine
56%inclusion92 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion91 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
55%inclusion90 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion87 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Watery Grave
52%inclusion85 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion79 decks165 decks
15%synergy
Glacial Fortress
47%inclusion78 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion75 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion67 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
40%inclusion66 decks165 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion65 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Flooded Strand
39%inclusion64 decks165 decks
0%synergy
Marsh Flats
38%inclusion63 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Morphic Pool
38%inclusion62 decks165 decks
4%synergy
Underground River
37%inclusion61 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
36%inclusion60 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
36%inclusion59 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
35%inclusion57 decks165 decks
-4%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion52 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
31%inclusion51 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
27%inclusion45 decks165 decks
10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion39 decks164 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion35 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion34 decks164 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion32 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
19%inclusion31 decks164 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion31 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion30 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion29 decks165 decks
-10%synergy
Port Town
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion27 decks165 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion26 decks165 decks
3%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Fetid Heath
15%inclusion25 decks165 decks
2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion24 decks165 decks
1%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
14%inclusion20 decks138 decks
6%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
-2%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion23 decks165 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
6%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion22 decks165 decks
-1%synergy