Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive 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
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Curiosity
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
72%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
71%synergy
Replenish
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
70%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Mystic Remora
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Mana Drain
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
55%synergy
Sphere of Safety
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
51%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Dovin's Veto
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Black Market Connections
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Force of Will
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Exquisite Blood
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Necropotence
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Academy Rector
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Ghostly Prison
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
25%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
69%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
73%synergy
Smothering Tithe
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
62%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
90%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
60%synergy
Demonic Tutor
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
56%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
49%synergy
Ancient Tomb
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
47%synergy
Teferi's Protection
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
44%synergy
Creatures
Doomwake Giant
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Entity Tracker
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
The Master of Keys
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
31%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Starfield Mystic
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Grim Guardian
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
26%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Archetype of Courage
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Grand Abolisher
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Aura Thief
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
13%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Valefor
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
10%synergy
Emet-Selch, Unsundered
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Balemurk Leech
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Vizkopa Guildmage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Negation
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Mystical Tutor
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
-22%synergy
Pact of Negation
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Silence
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Void Rend
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-23%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Narset's Reversal
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Generous Gift
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-6%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
2%synergy
Intuition
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Miscast
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Reprieve
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Imperial Seal
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Supreme Verdict
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Redress Fate
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
15%synergy
Grim Tutor
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
16%synergy
Splinter's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Lórien Revealed
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Farewell
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Doomsday
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Show and Tell
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Day of Judgment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Damnation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Plea for Guidance
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Tutor
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Greaves
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Cloud Key
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Crawlspace
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Starfield of Nyx
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
40%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
44%inclusion11 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Enchanted Evening
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
38%synergy
Grasp of Fate
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Sanguine Bond
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Propaganda
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
34%synergy
Omniscience
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
22%synergy
One with the Multiverse
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Exchange of Words
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Copy Enchantment
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
19%synergy
No Mercy
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Parallax Wave
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Opalescence
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
20%synergy
Court of Vantress
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
18%synergy
Solemnity
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Deafening Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Zur's Weirding
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Collective Restraint
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Nine Lives
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Rule of Law
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Decree of Silence
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
11%synergy
Solitary Confinement
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Ripples of Undeath
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Leyline of the Void
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-0%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
33%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
35%synergy
Urza's Saga
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Wasteland
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
7%synergy
Strip Mine
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion23 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
72%inclusion18 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
68%inclusion17 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
36%inclusion9 decks25 decks
27%synergy
Mana Vault
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-1%synergy
Mox Diamond
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Lotus Petal
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Amber
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
48%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion25 decks25 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion24 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion22 decks25 decks
52%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion21 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Island
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
80%inclusion20 decks25 decks
-12%synergy
Swamp
76%inclusion19 decks25 decks
-16%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Vault of Champions
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
32%synergy
Morphic Pool
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Raffine's Tower
64%inclusion16 decks25 decks
23%synergy
City of Brass
60%inclusion15 decks25 decks
45%synergy
Mana Confluence
56%inclusion14 decks25 decks
42%synergy
Windswept Heath
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
41%synergy
Arid Mesa
52%inclusion13 decks25 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
48%inclusion12 decks25 decks
37%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
30%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Exotic Orchard
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
-19%synergy
Scalding Tarn
40%inclusion10 decks25 decks
29%synergy
Caves of Koilos
32%inclusion8 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
24%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
19%synergy
Meticulous Archive
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
14%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
28%inclusion7 decks25 decks
17%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
-11%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
24%inclusion6 decks25 decks
22%synergy
Undercity Sewers
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
20%inclusion5 decks25 decks
13%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Cavern of Souls
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
-26%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion4 decks25 decks
10%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks25 decks
9%synergy
Glacial Fortress
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-35%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
-13%synergy
Nimbus Maze
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
1%synergy