Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
Eiganjo Dynastorian
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Mana Sculpt
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
7%synergy
Erode
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
6%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Turbulent Moor
4.8%inclusion1 decks21 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Curiosity
84%inclusion49 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
83%inclusion48 decks58 decks
76%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
75%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
72%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
68%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
72%inclusion42 decks58 decks
67%synergy
Entity Tracker
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
65%synergy
Replenish
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
62%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
60%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
62%inclusion36 decks58 decks
59%synergy
Top Cards
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
60%inclusion35 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
38%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
34%synergy
Doomwake Giant
53%inclusion31 decks58 decks
48%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
52%inclusion30 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Starfield Mystic
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
44%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
64%inclusion37 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Demonic Tutor
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Necropotence
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
The One Ring
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
49%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
37%synergy
The Master of Keys
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
40%inclusion23 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
28%inclusion14 decks50 decks
27%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
15%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Grim Guardian
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Summon: Valefor
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
17%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
16%inclusion9 decks55 decks
16%synergy
Spirited Companion
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
14%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
13%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
14%inclusion7 decks51 decks
12%synergy
Academy Rector
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Fate Unraveler
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Starnheim Courser
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Enduring Innocence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Shiva
8.8%inclusion5 decks57 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
8.5%inclusion4 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Grand Abolisher
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Fear of Infinity
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Swan Song
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
13%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Deadly Rollick
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Void Rend
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Force of Negation
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Reflection
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Wrong Turn
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Pact of Negation
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Saw in Half
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Fracture
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Stifle
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Despark
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Akroma's Will
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Hagra Mauling
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Mirrorform
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Frantic Search
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Reins of Power
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Trickbind
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Get Lost
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Permission Denied
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Inkshield
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
47%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Resurgent Belief
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Dance of the Manse
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
24%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Damn
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Diabolic Intent
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Winds of Abandon
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Redress Fate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Lórien Revealed
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Donate
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Handoff
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-7%synergy
Damnation
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Cloud Key
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
12%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Buster Sword
10%inclusion5 decks50 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
8.6%inclusion5 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-1%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Mithril Coat
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
47%inclusion27 decks58 decks
41%synergy
Mirrormade
43%inclusion25 decks58 decks
33%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Grasp of Fate
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Court of Vantress
38%inclusion22 decks58 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
32%synergy
Omniscience
33%inclusion19 decks58 decks
29%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
25%synergy
Opalescence
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
27%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Sanguine Bond
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Land Tax
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Enchanted Evening
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
21%synergy
One with the Multiverse
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Exchange of Words
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Pact
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
19%synergy
Nine Lives
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Lich's Mastery
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
18%inclusion8 decks45 decks
16%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Brave the Sands
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
13%synergy
The Trickster-God's Heist
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Copy Enchantment
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Nefarious Lich
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion8 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Oubliette
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Greater Auramancy
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Parallax Wave
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Virtue of Persistence
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
9%synergy
Greed
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Painful Quandary
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
55%inclusion32 decks58 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
26%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
-4%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion7 decks50 decks
11%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Halimar Depths
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Geier Reach Sanitarium
5.2%inclusion3 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion55 decks58 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Progress
59%inclusion34 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
57%inclusion33 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
34%inclusion20 decks58 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Orzhov Signet
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Staff of Compleation
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Thought Vessel
12%inclusion7 decks58 decks
-13%synergy
Mox Amber
10%inclusion6 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Mind Stone
6.9%inclusion4 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion58 decks58 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion56 decks58 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Flooded Strand
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
53%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion53 decks58 decks
40%synergy
Island
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-3%synergy
Plains
90%inclusion52 decks58 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
88%inclusion51 decks58 decks
50%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
45%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion47 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
78%inclusion45 decks58 decks
43%synergy
Raffine's Tower
76%inclusion44 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Morphic Pool
71%inclusion41 decks58 decks
37%synergy
Vault of Champions
69%inclusion40 decks58 decks
37%synergy
City of Brass
50%inclusion29 decks58 decks
35%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion28 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Meticulous Archive
45%inclusion26 decks58 decks
31%synergy
Mana Confluence
41%inclusion24 decks58 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
36%inclusion21 decks58 decks
23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-12%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
18%synergy
Isolated Chapel
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
-11%synergy
Undercity Sewers
31%inclusion18 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Underground River
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
-6%synergy
Fell the Profane
29%inclusion17 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion16 decks58 decks
-26%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion15 decks58 decks
15%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion14 decks58 decks
-14%synergy
Windswept Heath
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
22%inclusion13 decks58 decks
20%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
3%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
0%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion12 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
16%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
19%inclusion11 decks58 decks
14%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
17%inclusion10 decks58 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
16%inclusion9 decks58 decks
2%synergy