Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Upgraded Control

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
Turbulent Moor
25%inclusion3 decks12 decks
22%synergy
Loki, Lord of Misrule
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Immortus, Master of Eternity
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
25%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
15%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
17%inclusion2 decks12 decks
16%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
67%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
74%inclusion20 decks27 decks
66%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
65%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
63%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
57%synergy
Black Market Connections
70%inclusion19 decks27 decks
56%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
55%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
40%synergy
Propaganda
59%inclusion16 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Mystic Remora
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
35%synergy
Entity Tracker
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Sphere of Safety
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
39%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Archetype of Courage
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Farewell
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-8%synergy
Teferi's Protection
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Demonic Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Creatures
Erebos, God of the Dead
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
39%synergy
The Master of Keys
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
37%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Starfield Mystic
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
36%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Doomwake Giant
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
30%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
29%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Fear of Impostors
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Valefor
17%inclusion4 decks23 decks
17%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Grim Guardian
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
10%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Balemurk Leech
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Aura Thief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Ixion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
9%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
7%synergy
Emeritus of Woe
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Shiva
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Displacer Kitten
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Counterspell
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Swan Song
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Dovin's Veto
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Void Rend
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-16%synergy
Wrong Turn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Sense
15%inclusion3 decks20 decks
14%synergy
Everybody Lives!
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Saw in Half
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Mana Sculpt
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
6%synergy
Fell the Profane
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Trickbind
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Domineering Will
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fact or Fiction
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Opt
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Final Showdown
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Disallow
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Tale's End
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Unwanted Remake
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Anticipate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Stifle
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-13%synergy
Inkshield
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sudden Substitution
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Impulse
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mirrorform
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
34%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Replenish
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Resurgent Belief
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Fractured Identity
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
10%inclusion2 decks20 decks
8%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Donate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Fateful Handoff
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Plea for Guidance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Ideal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Cruel Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Portent
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Redress Fate
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Cloud Key
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Helm of the Gods
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
The Golden Throne
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Blind Obedience
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Court of Vantress
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
31%synergy
Enchanted Evening
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
32%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
29%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Mirrormade
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Aura of Silence
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Smuggler's Share
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Sanguine Bond
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion4 decks20 decks
18%synergy
One with the Multiverse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Parallax Wave
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Lich's Mastery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
The Trickster-God's Heist
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Copy Enchantment
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Painful Quandary
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Oubliette
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Solitary Confinement
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Leyline of the Void
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Pact
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Greed
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Nine Lives
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Opalescence
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Central Elevator // Promising Stairs
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Karmic Justice
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Tainted Aether
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Leyline Binding
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Oblivion Ring
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Nefarious Lich
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Solemnity
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Search for Azcanta
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
28%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Bojuka Bog
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
-19%synergy
Roadside Reliquary
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
5%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
8.7%inclusion2 decks23 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Field
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Vesuva
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-4%synergy
Command Beacon
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Thespian's Stage
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Castle Vantress
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Sol Ring
89%inclusion24 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Azorius Signet
44%inclusion12 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Signet
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Signet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
-0%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Staff of Compleation
15%inclusion4 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
-2%synergy
Lotus Petal
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
100%inclusion27 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Island
96%inclusion26 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
0%synergy
Swamp
93%inclusion25 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Raffine's Tower
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
26%synergy
Godless Shrine
67%inclusion18 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Caves of Koilos
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
27%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Watery Grave
63%inclusion17 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
56%inclusion15 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
18%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
52%inclusion14 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Glacial Fortress
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
-6%synergy
Marsh Flats
48%inclusion13 decks27 decks
12%synergy
Underground River
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion11 decks27 decks
9%synergy
City of Brass
37%inclusion10 decks27 decks
22%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-9%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
20%synergy
Meticulous Archive
33%inclusion9 decks27 decks
19%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
17%synergy
Undercity Sewers
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-15%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
23%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
21%synergy
Sunken Hollow
26%inclusion7 decks27 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
7%synergy
Mana Confluence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
4%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
22%inclusion6 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Prismatic Vista
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy
Azorius Chancery
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
5%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Deceit
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
2%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
16%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
1%synergy
Scrubland
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion5 decks27 decks
8%synergy