Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Zur, Eternal Schemer
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Arnaud Gompertz
Apr 22, 2026
Arnaud Gompertz
Three Esper-cially Spicy Brews
On this edition of Branching Out, Arnaud digs into some underplayed Commander brews for the Esper color combination.
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Uncover the Moon-Letters
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Elrond, Moon-Reader
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Gleaming Bastion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Tenacity
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
83%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
69%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
60%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Doomwake Giant
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Archetype of Courage
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Phyrexian Arena
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sphere of Safety
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Blind Obedience
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Smothering Tithe
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Demonic Tutor
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Creatures
Starfield Mystic
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Grim Guardian
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
31%inclusion4 decks13 decks
29%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
29%inclusion6 decks21 decks
28%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Enduring Innocence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
The Master of Keys
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Academy Rector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
15%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fear of Impostors
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Spirited Companion
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
14%inclusion3 decks21 decks
12%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Ixion
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Agent of Erebos
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Shiva
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Dark Ritual
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Deadly Rollick
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Void Rend
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Force of Will
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Angel's Grace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Force of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Despark
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mystical Tutor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Trickbind
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Murder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Beacon of Immortality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Inkshield
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Sculpt
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
5%synergy
Zuko's Conviction
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
7%synergy
Sorceries
Replenish
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Dance of the Manse
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Diabolic Intent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Cloud Key
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Sanguine Bond
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Mirrormade
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Mystic Remora
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Exquisite Blood
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Enchanted Evening
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Omniscience
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Court of Vantress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Copy Enchantment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Oubliette
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Greed
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
All That Glitters
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Opalescence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Decree of Silence
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Solemnity
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Banishing Light
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
One with the Multiverse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Detention Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Parallax Wave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Nine Lives
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Flowering of the White Tree
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Collective Restraint
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Seal from Existence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lich's Mastery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Karmic Justice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Exchange of Words
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
No Mercy
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Painful Quandary
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
12%synergy
Lightmine Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Sands
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Out of Time
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
High Market
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Thought Vessel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Orzhov Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
The Soul Stone
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Mana Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Swamp
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Command Tower
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Island
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Watery Grave
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Godless Shrine
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Flooded Strand
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Raffine's Tower
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sea of Clouds
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-18%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deserted Beach
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
21%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Isolated Chapel
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mana Confluence
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tundra
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Underground Sea
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Plaza of Heroes
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Sunken Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Tainted Isle
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Myriad Landscape
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Tainted Field
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-25%synergy
Darkslick Shores
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
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