Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Midrange

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
Turbulent Moor
21%inclusion3 decks14 decks
18%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
14%inclusion2 decks14 decks
11%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
3%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
72%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
67%synergy
Entity Tracker
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
65%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
59%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
62%inclusion33 decks53 decks
58%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
55%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Grasp of Fate
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Starfield Mystic
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Sphere of Safety
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Doomwake Giant
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Rhystic Study
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Zur the Enchanter
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Archetype of Courage
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
33%synergy
The Master of Keys
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Fear of Impostors
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Grim Guardian
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Enduring Innocence
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion6 decks41 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Valefor
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
12%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Agent of Erebos
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fate Unraveler
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Aura Thief
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Ixion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Void Rend
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Swan Song
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Despark
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Clever Concealment
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Dark Ritual
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Mirrorform
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Glimmerburst
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Force of Negation
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Mana Leak
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
No More Lies
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Replenish
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Redress Fate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Resurgent Belief
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Austere Command
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Night's Whisper
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Helm of the Gods
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Mystic Remora
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Mirrormade
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
33%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
37%inclusion19 decks51 decks
36%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Sanguine Bond
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Court of Vantress
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Enchanted Evening
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Nowhere to Run
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
One with the Multiverse
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Banishing Light
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Seal from Existence
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Copy Enchantment
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Detention Sphere
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Omniscience
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Oubliette
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Coastal Piracy
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Opalescence
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Training Grounds
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Justice
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
48%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion6 decks35 decks
15%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion5 decks41 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Susur Secundi, Void Altar
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
5%synergy
Command Beacon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
83%inclusion45 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion32 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Azorius Signet
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
-0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-16%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion53 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Raffine's Tower
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Watery Grave
74%inclusion40 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Caves of Koilos
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Vault of Champions
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Underground River
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
24%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Fell the Profane
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-21%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Deceit
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-2%synergy