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
Echocasting Symposium
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
11%synergy
Turbulent Moor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
84%inclusion42 decks50 decks
76%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
78%inclusion38 decks49 decks
70%synergy
Entity Tracker
73%inclusion36 decks49 decks
67%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
71%inclusion35 decks49 decks
64%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
59%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
61%inclusion30 decks49 decks
57%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
56%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
59%inclusion29 decks49 decks
56%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
55%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
68%inclusion34 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Grasp of Fate
60%inclusion30 decks50 decks
54%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Propaganda
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
30%synergy
Ghostly Prison
54%inclusion27 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Starfield Mystic
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
46%synergy
Sphere of Safety
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
50%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
43%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Rhystic Study
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
40%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
41%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
43%inclusion21 decks49 decks
38%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
41%inclusion20 decks49 decks
39%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
37%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Archetype of Courage
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
35%synergy
The Master of Keys
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
31%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
33%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
31%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
28%synergy
Fear of Impostors
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
29%inclusion14 decks49 decks
23%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
24%inclusion9 decks37 decks
23%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Grim Guardian
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Enduring Innocence
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
17%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
16%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Valefor
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
10%inclusion3 decks29 decks
10%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
9%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-17%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
8.2%inclusion4 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Ixion
8.1%inclusion3 decks37 decks
8%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Agent of Erebos
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Bloodthirsty Conqueror
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
2%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion20 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Negate
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
0%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Despark
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Denial
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mirrorform
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Clever Concealment
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Glimmerburst
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
6%synergy
Deadly Rollick
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Silence
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Will
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
No More Lies
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Replenish
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Redress Fate
20%inclusion10 decks49 decks
15%synergy
Resurgent Belief
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Night's Whisper
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Austere Command
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-3%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Toxic Deluge
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-14%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Damnation
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
34%synergy
Mirrormade
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
38%inclusion18 decks47 decks
37%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
36%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
37%inclusion18 decks49 decks
32%synergy
Court of Vantress
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
32%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
29%synergy
Blind Obedience
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
27%inclusion13 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Nowhere to Run
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
25%synergy
One with the Multiverse
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Banishing Light
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Exquisite Blood
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Seal from Existence
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Omniscience
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Copy Enchantment
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
16%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Enchanted Evening
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
18%inclusion9 decks49 decks
18%synergy
Detention Sphere
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Coastal Piracy
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion7 decks49 decks
12%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
12%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Opalescence
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Oubliette
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
10%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Dollmaker's Shop // Porcelain Gallery
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
11%synergy
Extravagant Replication
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Meat Locker // Drowned Diner
10%inclusion5 decks49 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Dissipation Field
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Training Grounds
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Karmic Justice
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
49%synergy
Bojuka Bog
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
7%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
24%inclusion12 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Reliquary Tower
22%inclusion11 decks50 decks
-12%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
17%inclusion5 decks30 decks
14%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion5 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
12%inclusion6 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Ancient Tomb
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion46 decks50 decks
4%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion44 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
66%inclusion33 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Progress
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion28 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Signet
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
22%synergy
Fellwar Stone
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Thought Vessel
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
-15%synergy
Commander's Sphere
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-10%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-2%synergy
Mind Stone
8.0%inclusion4 decks50 decks
-4%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion50 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Swamp
98%inclusion49 decks50 decks
6%synergy
Island
96%inclusion48 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion47 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Raffine's Tower
76%inclusion38 decks50 decks
35%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
72%inclusion36 decks50 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
64%inclusion32 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
62%inclusion31 decks50 decks
26%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion29 decks50 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
-7%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion26 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Marsh Flats
50%inclusion25 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Vault of Champions
48%inclusion24 decks50 decks
16%synergy
Isolated Chapel
46%inclusion23 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
44%inclusion22 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Underground River
42%inclusion21 decks50 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
38%inclusion19 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
36%inclusion18 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
35%inclusion17 decks49 decks
24%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
34%inclusion17 decks50 decks
-20%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
32%inclusion16 decks50 decks
-6%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
31%inclusion15 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
23%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion15 decks50 decks
17%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
26%inclusion13 decks50 decks
20%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
22%inclusion11 decks49 decks
20%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
20%inclusion10 decks50 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-1%synergy
Sunken Hollow
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
-22%synergy
City of Brass
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
3%synergy
Tundra
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
2%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion8 decks50 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Deceit
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
-3%synergy