Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Stax

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
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Moxfield
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MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
19%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
9%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Sphere of Safety
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
71%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
62%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
58%synergy
Ghostly Prison
78%inclusion35 decks45 decks
55%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
54%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
56%inclusion25 decks45 decks
52%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
50%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
49%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
76%inclusion34 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Blind Obedience
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
46%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion26 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
47%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
53%inclusion24 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Starfield Mystic
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
45%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Grasp of Fate
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
43%synergy
Archetype of Courage
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion31 decks45 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Demonic Tutor
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Creatures
Soaring Lightbringer
49%inclusion21 decks43 decks
44%synergy
Entity Tracker
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Doomwake Giant
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Spirited Companion
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Grim Guardian
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
21%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Aura Thief
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
The Master of Keys
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Fate Unraveler
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Spirit of the Labyrinth
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Impostors
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-6%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
8.8%inclusion3 decks34 decks
8%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Eidolon of Rhetoric
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Agent of Erebos
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Walking Ballista
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Esper Sentinel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-20%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Void Rend
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Counterspell
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Mana Drain
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Despark
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Deadly Rollick
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Obscura Charm
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Force of Will
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Generous Gift
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-13%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Fracture
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Mirrorform
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
47%synergy
Dance of the Manse
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
39%synergy
Replenish
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Damn
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Redress Fate
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Time Wipe
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Profane Tutor
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Plea for Guidance
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Preordain
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Enduring Ideal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bident of Thassa
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Buster Sword
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Mystic Remora
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Black Market Connections
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
40%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
35%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Enchanted Evening
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
36%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
36%inclusion16 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Painful Quandary
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
31%synergy
Aura of Silence
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
30%synergy
Exquisite Blood
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Court of Vantress
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
27%synergy
No Mercy
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
26%synergy
Extravagant Replication
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
25%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
22%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
23%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Omniscience
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
18%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
22%inclusion9 decks41 decks
21%synergy
Copy Enchantment
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of the Void
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Leyline of Sanctity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Justice
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Oubliette
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Parallax Wave
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Rule of Law
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Training Grounds
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Nowhere to Run
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Aang's Iceberg
14%inclusion4 decks28 decks
14%synergy
One with the Multiverse
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Opalescence
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
12%inclusion5 decks43 decks
10%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Dark Tutelage
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Dissipation Field
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Brave the Sands
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Seal from Existence
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
41%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion5 decks34 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
9.4%inclusion3 decks32 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.9%inclusion4 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion39 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
80%inclusion36 decks45 decks
-10%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
-12%synergy
Orzhov Signet
38%inclusion17 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Dimir Signet
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion14 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
-2%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
2%synergy
The Soul Stone
7.1%inclusion2 decks28 decks
4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
-18%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
96%inclusion43 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Island
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion42 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion30 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Raffine's Tower
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
24%synergy
Watery Grave
64%inclusion29 decks45 decks
13%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
62%inclusion28 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Caves of Koilos
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
51%inclusion23 decks45 decks
15%synergy
Sea of Clouds
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
-5%synergy
Polluted Delta
49%inclusion22 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Vault of Champions
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
47%inclusion21 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Morphic Pool
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion20 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Isolated Chapel
42%inclusion19 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion18 decks45 decks
-3%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-7%synergy
Underground River
33%inclusion15 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
8%synergy
City of Brass
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
27%inclusion12 decks45 decks
-11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion11 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
8%synergy
Sunken Hollow
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion10 decks45 decks
17%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Clearwater Pathway
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Fetid Heath
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Witch Enchanter
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Silence
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
2%synergy
Concealed Courtyard
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
11%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
6%synergy