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
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Mana Sculpt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Erode
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
74%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
69%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
65%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
72%inclusion39 decks54 decks
64%synergy
Entity Tracker
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
62%synergy
Replenish
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
61%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
59%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
58%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
65%inclusion35 decks54 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Black Market Connections
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
54%synergy
Mana Drain
63%inclusion34 decks54 decks
46%synergy
Mystic Remora
61%inclusion33 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
51%synergy
Doomwake Giant
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion27 decks54 decks
-18%synergy
Archetype of Courage
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Starfield Mystic
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Rhystic Study
57%inclusion31 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Demonic Tutor
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Overlord of the Balemurk
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
40%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
34%synergy
The Master of Keys
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Esper Sentinel
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
34%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
32%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
21%inclusion10 decks47 decks
20%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
20%inclusion10 decks51 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Valefor
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
19%inclusion9 decks47 decks
15%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
17%synergy
Grim Guardian
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
16%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Starnheim Courser
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Shiva
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
9.3%inclusion4 decks43 decks
9%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Fate Unraveler
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Academy Rector
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Counterspell
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Swan Song
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Denial
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
15%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
31%inclusion17 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Void Rend
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Force of Negation
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Deadly Rollick
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Dark Ritual
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Negate
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Wrong Turn
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Spider-Sense
15%inclusion6 decks40 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-11%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Saw in Half
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Stifle
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Trickbind
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Frantic Search
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Generous Gift
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Fracture
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Brainstorm
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Snap
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Despark
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Mirrorform
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Narset's Reversal
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Sudden Substitution
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
43%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Resurgent Belief
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Dance of the Manse
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Supreme Verdict
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Reanimate
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
-9%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Donate
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Fateful Handoff
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Farewell
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Preordain
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
The One Ring
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
0%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Amulet of Vigor
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Sphere of Safety
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
38%synergy
Propaganda
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
43%inclusion23 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Mirrormade
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Court of Vantress
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
31%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
37%inclusion20 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Omniscience
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
30%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Sanguine Bond
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Opalescence
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
26%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
24%synergy
One with the Multiverse
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Blind Obedience
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Enchanted Evening
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Demonic Pact
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Nine Lives
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Exchange of Words
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
22%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mastery
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
14%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
17%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Brave the Sands
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
The Trickster-God's Heist
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Nefarious Lich
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
15%synergy
Aura of Silence
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Parallax Wave
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
54%inclusion29 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
48%inclusion26 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Reliquary Tower
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Urza's Saga
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
10%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Field
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Vesuva
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Remote Farm
5.6%inclusion3 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
91%inclusion49 decks54 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
56%inclusion30 decks54 decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Progress
52%inclusion28 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Azorius Signet
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Orzhov Signet
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-6%synergy
Dimir Signet
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion6 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.3%inclusion5 decks54 decks
-1%synergy
Mind Stone
7.4%inclusion4 decks54 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.1%inclusion3 decks42 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion54 decks54 decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion52 decks54 decks
4%synergy
Underground Sea
94%inclusion51 decks54 decks
79%synergy
Godless Shrine
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
93%inclusion50 decks54 decks
42%synergy
Flooded Strand
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
50%synergy
Island
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion48 decks54 decks
-3%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion46 decks54 decks
47%synergy
Swamp
81%inclusion44 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Marsh Flats
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
44%synergy
Raffine's Tower
80%inclusion43 decks54 decks
39%synergy
Sea of Clouds
76%inclusion41 decks54 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion37 decks54 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
67%inclusion36 decks54 decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
33%synergy
Meticulous Archive
46%inclusion25 decks54 decks
32%synergy
City of Brass
44%inclusion24 decks54 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
39%inclusion21 decks54 decks
25%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
35%inclusion19 decks54 decks
23%synergy
Undercity Sewers
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
19%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion18 decks54 decks
-8%synergy
Fell the Profane
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
30%inclusion16 decks54 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-26%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion15 decks54 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
-10%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion14 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
-14%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion13 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Deserted Beach
22%inclusion12 decks54 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
16%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
20%inclusion11 decks54 decks
18%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
-2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
5%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
19%inclusion10 decks54 decks
8%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion9 decks54 decks
11%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
15%inclusion8 decks54 decks
5%synergy