Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive 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
Mana Sculpt
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Ninja Teen
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
10%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
86%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
79%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
73%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
69%synergy
Entity Tracker
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
67%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
61%synergy
Black Market Connections
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Archetype of Courage
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
59%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Replenish
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Overlord of the Floodpits
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Mystic Remora
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
56%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Ghostly Prison
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
55%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
52%synergy
Omniscience
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Game Changers
Serra's Sanctum
73%inclusion11 decks15 decks
72%synergy
Teferi's Protection
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Rhystic Study
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Demonic Tutor
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Tomb
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
10%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
14%synergy
Creatures
Mesa Enchantress
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
50%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Doomwake Giant
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Starfield Mystic
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
34%synergy
The Master of Keys
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
36%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Valefor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
33%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Esper Sentinel
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Enduring Innocence
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Grim Guardian
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Academy Rector
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Fear of Impostors
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
14%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Fate Unraveler
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Spirited Companion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Grand Abolisher
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Summon: Ixion
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Spectacular Spider-Man
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Starnheim Courser
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Fear of Infinity
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Dream Devourer
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Eidolon of Obstruction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Dark Confidant
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
-15%synergy
Mana Drain
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Dark Ritual
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Counterspell
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Swan Song
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Force of Will
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Clever Concealment
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Reflection
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Mirrorform
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Eerie Interlude
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Trickbind
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Disdainful Stroke
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Entomb
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Negate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Void Rend
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-28%synergy
Force of Negation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Despark
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-9%synergy
Wrong Turn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Inkshield
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Saw in Half
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Impulse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Redress Fate
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Dance of the Manse
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Reanimate
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Windfall
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-7%synergy
Austere Command
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Unmarked Grave
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Persist
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-6%synergy
Vindicate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
In Garruk's Wake
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Damn
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Cloud Key
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-4%synergy
Lightning Greaves
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Bident of Thassa
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Buster Sword
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Pearl Medallion
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Winter Orb
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Robe of Stars
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Power Matrix
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Well of Lost Dreams
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Exquisite Blood
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
47%synergy
Sphere of Safety
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
44%synergy
Court of Vantress
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
49%synergy
Propaganda
53%inclusion8 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Grasp of Fate
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
41%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Sanguine Bond
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
39%synergy
Mirrormade
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
37%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
42%synergy
One with the Multiverse
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
35%synergy
No Mercy
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
27%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Brave the Sands
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Enchanted Evening
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Nowhere to Run
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
25%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
23%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Aura of Silence
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Parallax Wave
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Felidar Retreat
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Frozen Aether
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Phyrexian Reclamation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Lich's Mastery
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Copy Enchantment
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
9%synergy
Training Grounds
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Court of Ardenvale
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Lunar Convocation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Defiled Crypt // Cadaver Lab
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Grave Venerations
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Sothera, the Supervoid
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Endless Evil
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
38%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
54%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
34%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
28%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Urza's Saga
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
15%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
-14%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
12%synergy
Multiversal Passage
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Riptide Laboratory
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Volrath's Stronghold
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
2%synergy
High Market
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Rogue's Passage
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Staff of Compleation
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-19%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
-17%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion2 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Altar of the Pantheon
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Machine God's Effigy
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mana Vault
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
-18%synergy
Obelisk of Esper
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Victory Chimes
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Mox Diamond
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion15 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Vault of Champions
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
61%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
43%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion14 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Tundra
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Underground Sea
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
71%synergy
Morphic Pool
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
53%synergy
Marsh Flats
87%inclusion13 decks15 decks
51%synergy
Sea of Clouds
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
45%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Scrubland
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
64%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
80%inclusion12 decks15 decks
42%synergy
Swamp
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
-25%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Island
67%inclusion10 decks15 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Confluence
60%inclusion9 decks15 decks
46%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
-12%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
11%synergy
City of Brass
47%inclusion7 decks15 decks
32%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion6 decks15 decks
29%synergy
Fell the Profane
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-21%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
33%inclusion5 decks15 decks
22%synergy
Witch Enchanter
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
20%synergy
Undercity Sewers
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
12%synergy
Misty Rainforest
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
19%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-11%synergy
Underground River
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
-8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
24%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
27%inclusion4 decks15 decks
16%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
11%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Tainted Field
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
17%synergy
Cavern of Souls
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
13%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
18%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
20%inclusion3 decks15 decks
3%synergy