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
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Erode
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Zur the Enchanter
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
74%synergy
Replenish
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
73%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
67%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
58%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Mana Drain
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
50%synergy
Sphere of Safety
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Exquisite Blood
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Esper Sentinel
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion15 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Dovin's Veto
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Black Market Connections
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
44%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
47%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Necropotence
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Force of Will
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
38%synergy
Ghostly Prison
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
69%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
77%synergy
Smothering Tithe
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
61%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
90%synergy
Demonic Tutor
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
55%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Ancient Tomb
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
54%synergy
Teferi's Protection
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
42%synergy
Creatures
Academy Rector
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Doomwake Giant
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Entity Tracker
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Starfield Mystic
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
27%synergy
The Master of Keys
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
28%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Grim Guardian
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
27%synergy
Grand Abolisher
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Archetype of Courage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Courser
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Aura Thief
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
14%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Opposition Agent
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
10%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Luminous Broodmoth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Negation
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Deadly Rollick
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-3%synergy
Swan Song
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Dark Ritual
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Silence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Mystical Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-9%synergy
Pact of Negation
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Void Rend
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-22%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Inkshield
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Mental Misstep
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Clever Concealment
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Intuition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Flusterstorm
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Angel's Grace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Wrong Turn
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Miscast
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Consultation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Reprieve
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Scour for Scrap
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
30%synergy
Imperial Seal
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Grim Tutor
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Redress Fate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Splinter's Technique
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Lórien Revealed
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Diabolic Intent
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Fractured Identity
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Plea for Guidance
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Doomsday
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Show and Tell
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Damnation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Personal Tutor
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Solve the Equation
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Lightning Greaves
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Bident of Thassa
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-12%synergy
Crawlspace
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Cloud Key
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Grasp of Fate
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
36%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Propaganda
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Mirrormade
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Enchanted Evening
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
29%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
23%synergy
Omniscience
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
One with the Multiverse
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Exchange of Words
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
20%synergy
No Mercy
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Parallax Wave
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Opalescence
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Court of Vantress
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Solemnity
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
18%synergy
Oubliette
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Nine Lives
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Decree of Silence
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Collective Restraint
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Monologue Tax
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Zur's Weirding
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
12%synergy
Dark Tutelage
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Extravagant Replication
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Words of Waste
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Lightmine Field
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Sands
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Deafening Silence
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Court of Ambition
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Anointed Procession
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
54%inclusion13 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
37%synergy
Urza's Saga
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
17%inclusion3 decks18 decks
13%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Cabal Coffers
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
7%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
71%inclusion17 decks24 decks
21%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
22%synergy
Chrome Mox
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion8 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Mana Vault
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
20%synergy
Lotus Petal
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
15%synergy
Mox Diamond
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
14%synergy
Mox Amber
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-8%synergy
Azorius Signet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Dimir Signet
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Mox Opal
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Orzhov Signet
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-24%synergy
The Soul Stone
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
84%synergy
Godless Shrine
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
48%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
100%inclusion24 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Watery Grave
96%inclusion23 decks24 decks
45%synergy
Marsh Flats
92%inclusion22 decks24 decks
56%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion21 decks24 decks
49%synergy
Swamp
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Plains
79%inclusion19 decks24 decks
-13%synergy
Island
75%inclusion18 decks24 decks
-18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Morphic Pool
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
33%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion16 decks24 decks
34%synergy
Mana Confluence
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
45%synergy
City of Brass
58%inclusion14 decks24 decks
43%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
39%synergy
Arid Mesa
50%inclusion12 decks24 decks
41%synergy
Misty Rainforest
46%inclusion11 decks24 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
-17%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
32%synergy
Scalding Tarn
42%inclusion10 decks24 decks
31%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
38%inclusion9 decks24 decks
26%synergy
Prismatic Vista
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
25%synergy
Caves of Koilos
29%inclusion7 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Fell the Profane
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion6 decks24 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
-14%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
19%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
21%inclusion5 decks24 decks
13%synergy
Undercity Sewers
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
9%synergy
Isolated Chapel
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
-25%synergy
Cavern of Souls
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion4 decks24 decks
11%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
6%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
0%synergy
Glacial Fortress
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-35%synergy
Witch Enchanter
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
2%synergy
Fetid Heath
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
-5%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
5%synergy