Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Optimized

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
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.9%inclusion5 decks56 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
76%inclusion184 decks243 decks
69%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion183 decks244 decks
67%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
75%inclusion182 decks243 decks
67%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
77%inclusion189 decks244 decks
65%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
67%inclusion163 decks244 decks
63%synergy
Sphere of Safety
67%inclusion164 decks244 decks
58%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
61%inclusion150 decks244 decks
56%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
64%inclusion156 decks244 decks
55%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
57%inclusion139 decks243 decks
53%synergy
Doomwake Giant
58%inclusion142 decks244 decks
52%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion155 decks244 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion155 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Propaganda
62%inclusion151 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Starfield Mystic
55%inclusion135 decks244 decks
49%synergy
Entity Tracker
53%inclusion130 decks243 decks
47%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
52%inclusion128 decks244 decks
47%synergy
Mirrormade
50%inclusion122 decks244 decks
40%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion121 decks244 decks
35%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
49%inclusion120 decks243 decks
46%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion120 decks244 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion182 decks244 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
68%inclusion165 decks244 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion132 decks244 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion102 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion92 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion92 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
33%inclusion80 decks244 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion62 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
25%inclusion60 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
49%inclusion119 decks244 decks
47%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
46%inclusion112 decks244 decks
40%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
44%inclusion108 decks243 decks
40%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
44%inclusion108 decks244 decks
40%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
40%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
37%inclusion89 decks243 decks
32%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion88 decks244 decks
32%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
32%inclusion79 decks244 decks
31%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
29%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion73 decks243 decks
28%synergy
The Master of Keys
28%inclusion69 decks243 decks
25%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
28%inclusion68 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Grim Guardian
26%inclusion64 decks244 decks
24%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
25%inclusion60 decks243 decks
23%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
22%inclusion54 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
20%inclusion48 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
19%inclusion47 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion46 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Enduring Innocence
17%inclusion42 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion39 decks243 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Academy Rector
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
12%inclusion24 decks193 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion30 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
11%inclusion21 decks194 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Fear of Impostors
8.6%inclusion21 decks243 decks
7%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.7%inclusion15 decks194 decks
6%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
7.0%inclusion17 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
6.3%inclusion12 decks191 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion110 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion101 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion84 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
30%inclusion74 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion68 decks244 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion56 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion28 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Inkshield
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-10%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion25 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion24 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion22 decks243 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Wrong Turn
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
45%inclusion109 decks244 decks
43%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
43%inclusion106 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion80 decks244 decks
30%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion70 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Redress Fate
22%inclusion53 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Resurgent Belief
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
-6%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.0%inclusion22 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Ponder
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion51 decks244 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion27 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Gods
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion15 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.3%inclusion13 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
44%inclusion107 decks244 decks
38%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
43%inclusion104 decks243 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
43%inclusion104 decks244 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion101 decks244 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
41%inclusion101 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Enchanted Evening
41%inclusion100 decks244 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion99 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion95 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
36%inclusion88 decks244 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion83 decks244 decks
27%synergy
Court of Vantress
34%inclusion82 decks244 decks
31%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion76 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
16%synergy
Omniscience
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
27%inclusion66 decks244 decks
26%synergy
Land Tax
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
21%synergy
One with the Multiverse
26%inclusion63 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion61 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Extravagant Replication
24%inclusion58 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
22%inclusion53 decks244 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
19%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
21%inclusion50 decks242 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
18%inclusion43 decks243 decks
16%synergy
Shark Typhoon
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Opalescence
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Justice
16%inclusion38 decks244 decks
13%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
11%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion35 decks244 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion31 decks243 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Parallax Wave
12%inclusion29 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion24 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.5%inclusion23 decks243 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
9.4%inclusion23 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Oblivion Ring
8.6%inclusion21 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.2%inclusion20 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Lich's Mastery
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Leyline Binding
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Greater Auramancy
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Exchange of Words
7.8%inclusion19 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion116 decks244 decks
14%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion65 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion41 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion20 decks166 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion23 decks193 decks
8%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.4%inclusion18 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion17 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion225 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion218 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion112 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion112 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion70 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion68 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion52 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion45 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion26 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Vault
6.6%inclusion16 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion14 decks244 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion237 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion235 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Island
96%inclusion234 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion232 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
72%inclusion175 decks244 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion175 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion169 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion161 decks244 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
57%inclusion138 decks244 decks
22%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion138 decks244 decks
18%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion130 decks244 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion130 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
53%inclusion129 decks244 decks
15%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion123 decks244 decks
17%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion114 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion103 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion101 decks244 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Fortress
39%inclusion96 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion92 decks244 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion80 decks244 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion78 decks244 decks
-9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion72 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion70 decks243 decks
18%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
29%inclusion70 decks244 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion67 decks244 decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion59 decks243 decks
13%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion57 decks243 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion55 decks244 decks
-16%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion50 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion49 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion47 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion44 decks244 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion43 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion42 decks244 decks
-7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion40 decks244 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion39 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion37 decks244 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion34 decks244 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion33 decks244 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion32 decks244 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion31 decks244 decks
-3%synergy