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
17%inclusion12 decks69 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
7%synergy
Turbulent Moor
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
5.8%inclusion4 decks69 decks
3%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
4.6%inclusion3 decks65 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
76%inclusion188 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
76%inclusion189 decks249 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion187 decks250 decks
67%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
78%inclusion194 decks250 decks
65%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
67%inclusion167 decks250 decks
63%synergy
Sphere of Safety
68%inclusion169 decks250 decks
58%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
62%inclusion154 decks250 decks
57%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
64%inclusion160 decks250 decks
55%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
58%inclusion144 decks249 decks
53%synergy
Doomwake Giant
57%inclusion143 decks250 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion159 decks250 decks
41%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion158 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Propaganda
62%inclusion154 decks250 decks
33%synergy
Starfield Mystic
54%inclusion134 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Entity Tracker
53%inclusion132 decks249 decks
47%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
52%inclusion131 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Black Market Connections
49%inclusion123 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
49%inclusion122 decks249 decks
46%synergy
Mirrormade
49%inclusion122 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion122 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
74%inclusion185 decks250 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion167 decks250 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
54%inclusion134 decks250 decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
42%inclusion105 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
37%inclusion93 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
48%inclusion120 decks250 decks
47%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
46%inclusion115 decks250 decks
40%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
44%inclusion110 decks249 decks
40%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
44%inclusion110 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
42%inclusion106 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
37%inclusion92 decks249 decks
32%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion74 decks249 decks
28%synergy
The Master of Keys
28%inclusion70 decks249 decks
25%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Grim Guardian
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
24%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
26%inclusion65 decks250 decks
25%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
24%inclusion60 decks250 decks
23%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
23%inclusion58 decks249 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
22%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
23%inclusion57 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
19%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
19%inclusion47 decks249 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
18%inclusion46 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
18%inclusion44 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion41 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Academy Rector
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
13%inclusion26 decks200 decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
12%inclusion24 decks201 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
9.2%inclusion23 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Fear of Impostors
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
8.0%inclusion20 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.0%inclusion14 decks201 decks
6%synergy
Gremlin Tamer
6.8%inclusion17 decks249 decks
6%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
45%inclusion112 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion103 decks250 decks
15%synergy
Path to Exile
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion85 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion70 decks250 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion57 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion37 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
14%inclusion35 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion30 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Dark Ritual
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Inkshield
10%inclusion26 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.2%inclusion23 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Wrong Turn
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Silence
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
44%inclusion111 decks250 decks
43%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Dance of the Manse
32%inclusion80 decks250 decks
29%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion72 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Redress Fate
21%inclusion52 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Resurgent Belief
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Damn
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.8%inclusion22 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion77 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Helm of the Gods
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.4%inclusion16 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
44%inclusion109 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
43%inclusion108 decks249 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion104 decks250 decks
34%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
42%inclusion104 decks250 decks
36%synergy
Enchanted Evening
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
40%inclusion101 decks250 decks
38%synergy
Blind Obedience
39%inclusion98 decks250 decks
27%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
36%inclusion89 decks250 decks
31%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion86 decks250 decks
28%synergy
Court of Vantress
32%inclusion81 decks250 decks
30%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
31%inclusion78 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Omniscience
30%inclusion75 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion66 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
26%inclusion65 decks250 decks
25%synergy
One with the Multiverse
25%inclusion63 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion62 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Extravagant Replication
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
22%inclusion54 decks250 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
21%inclusion52 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
21%inclusion51 decks248 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
18%inclusion45 decks249 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Opalescence
17%inclusion42 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Ethereal Armor
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Justice
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion39 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
13%inclusion32 decks249 decks
11%synergy
Nowhere to Run
12%inclusion31 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Parallax Wave
12%inclusion29 decks250 decks
11%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion27 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion25 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion24 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion24 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
8.8%inclusion22 decks249 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mastery
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Oblivion Ring
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Solemnity
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Banishing Light
8.0%inclusion20 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Exchange of Words
7.6%inclusion19 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
7.2%inclusion18 decks249 decks
5%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
22%inclusion56 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion120 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
27%inclusion67 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Bojuka Bog
26%inclusion64 decks250 decks
-1%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion53 decks250 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
17%inclusion43 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Urza's Saga
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion27 decks200 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion22 decks174 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.2%inclusion18 decks250 decks
6%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.6%inclusion14 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion230 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion221 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
47%inclusion117 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion71 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
27%inclusion68 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
22%inclusion55 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion51 decks250 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion28 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion17 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.0%inclusion15 decks250 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.2%inclusion13 decks250 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion243 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion241 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion241 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion237 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion182 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion179 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Watery Grave
71%inclusion177 decks250 decks
20%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion166 decks250 decks
26%synergy
Flooded Strand
56%inclusion141 decks250 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion140 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Vault of Champions
53%inclusion133 decks250 decks
21%synergy
Marsh Flats
53%inclusion132 decks250 decks
17%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion131 decks250 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
50%inclusion124 decks250 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion119 decks250 decks
-6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion118 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion106 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Caves of Koilos
41%inclusion102 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion100 decks250 decks
-3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion95 decks250 decks
-4%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion83 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
32%inclusion79 decks250 decks
-9%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion76 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
30%inclusion74 decks250 decks
12%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
29%inclusion73 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion72 decks249 decks
18%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion69 decks250 decks
-12%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
24%inclusion61 decks249 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion59 decks249 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
23%inclusion58 decks250 decks
-15%synergy
Scrubland
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
20%inclusion50 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Tundra
20%inclusion49 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
19%inclusion47 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion45 decks250 decks
10%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion44 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
-8%synergy
Meticulous Archive
16%inclusion41 decks250 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion40 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
3%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion38 decks250 decks
9%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion36 decks250 decks
-0%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
5%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
7%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
1%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion34 decks250 decks
4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion33 decks250 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
-2%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion32 decks250 decks
5%synergy