Zurgo, Thunder's Decree (Commander) - Optimized

Kyle Massa
Jul 3, 2026
The Over/Under - A Review of Tarkir Dragonstorm Commanders
Grading a year of Tarkir: Dragonstorm commander predictions against EDHREC's deck counts — 21 right, 5 wrong, and what the numbers reveal.
Deck Filters
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Bone-Cairn Butcher
78%inclusion83 decks107 decks
67%synergy
Voice of Victory
82%inclusion88 decks107 decks
66%synergy
Zurgo Stormrender
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
64%synergy
Mardu Siegebreaker
67%inclusion70 decks104 decks
55%synergy
Dalkovan Encampment
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
53%synergy
Elspeth, Storm Slayer
61%inclusion65 decks107 decks
51%synergy
Infantry Shield
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Impact Tremors
65%inclusion70 decks107 decks
50%synergy
Isshin, Two Heavens as One
66%inclusion71 decks107 decks
49%synergy
Avenger of the Fallen
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
73%inclusion78 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Skullclamp
59%inclusion63 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Windcrag Siege
58%inclusion62 decks106 decks
40%synergy
All-Out Assault
57%inclusion61 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Lightning Greaves
54%inclusion58 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Redoubled Stormsinger
51%inclusion55 decks107 decks
43%synergy
Alesha, Who Laughs at Fate
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Dalkovan Packbeasts
50%inclusion53 decks107 decks
45%synergy
Within Range
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
39%synergy
Will of the Mardu
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Tutor
44%inclusion47 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Teferi's Protection
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Jeska's Will
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Ancient Tomb
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Creatures
Stadium Headliner
46%inclusion48 decks104 decks
42%synergy
Neriv, Heart of the Storm
42%inclusion45 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
26%synergy
Venerated Stormsinger
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
37%synergy
Mondrak, Glory Dominus
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Zurgo's Vanguard
36%inclusion37 decks104 decks
33%synergy
Combat Celebrant
35%inclusion37 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
32%synergy
Shock Brigade
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
30%synergy
The Jolly Balloon Man
33%inclusion35 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Mindblade Render
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
30%synergy
Mirkwood Bats
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Ainok Strike Leader
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Reigning Victor
31%inclusion33 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Caesar, Legion's Emperor
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Gornog, the Red Reaper
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
29%synergy
Jaxis, the Troublemaker
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
28%synergy
Brutal Hordechief
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Hardened Tactician
25%inclusion27 decks106 decks
22%synergy
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Devilish Valet
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Esper Sentinel
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Kargan Warleader
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
23%synergy
Cadric, Soul Kindler
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Nightblade Brigade
22%inclusion23 decks104 decks
20%synergy
Orthion, Hero of Lavabrink
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Roaming Throne
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Ogre Battledriver
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Shocking Sharpshooter
19%inclusion20 decks104 decks
18%synergy
Dragonback Lancer
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Marshal of the Lost
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Purphoros, God of the Forge
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Ironwill Forger
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Exalted Sunborn
16%inclusion11 decks67 decks
11%synergy
Feldon of the Third Path
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Starry-Eyed Skyrider
15%inclusion16 decks106 decks
13%synergy
Anim Pakal, Thousandth Moon
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Zurgo Helmsmasher
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Species Specialist
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Chief of the Edge
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Goldnight Commander
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Blood-Chin Rager
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Zulaport Cutthroat
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Herald of Dromoka
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Brighthearth Banneret
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
41%inclusion44 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
30%inclusion32 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Deadly Rollick
29%inclusion31 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Inevitable Defeat
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
21%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Duty Beyond Death
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Boros Charm
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Secure the Wastes
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Deadly Dispute
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Akroma's Will
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Grand Crescendo
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Dark Ritual
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Generous Gift
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Village Rites
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Crackling Doom
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Frontline Rush
11%inclusion12 decks106 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Clever Concealment
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Bitter Triumph
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Despark
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Utter End
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Inkshield
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Unbreakable Formation
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Terminate
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Culling the Weak
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Pyroblast
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Ruinous Ultimatum
47%inclusion50 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Molten Duplication
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Electroduplicate
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Damn
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Reanimate
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Diabolic Intent
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Hour of Reckoning
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Full Throttle
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Moment of Reckoning
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Worthy Cost
6.7%inclusion7 decks104 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Armageddon
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Devastating Onslaught
6.0%inclusion4 decks67 decks
5%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Dolmen Gate
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
20%synergy
Blade of Selves
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Phyrexian Altar
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Ashnod's Altar
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Helm of the Host
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Maskwood Nexus
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
12%inclusion9 decks73 decks
10%synergy
Oketra's Monument
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Mardu Monument
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Eldrazi Monument
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Banner of Kinship
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Stormbeacon Blade
10%inclusion10 decks104 decks
9%synergy
The One Ring
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mirror Box
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Mirrormind Crown
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
5%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Urabrask's Forge
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Warleader's Call
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
36%synergy
Anointed Procession
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
24%synergy
Renewed Solidarity
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
25%synergy
Reconnaissance
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Echoing Assault
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
22%synergy
Barrensteppe Siege
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
19%synergy
War Effort
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Shared Animosity
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Goblin Bombardment
20%inclusion21 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Thunder of Unity
18%inclusion19 decks106 decks
14%synergy
Caretaker's Talent
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Determined Iteration
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
17%synergy
Bastion of Remembrance
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Cathars' Crusade
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Legion Loyalty
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
12%synergy
Tocasia's Welcome
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Intangible Virtue
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Raiders' Spoils
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Divine Visitation
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Firebender Ascension
12%inclusion6 decks51 decks
5%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Kinbinding
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
9%synergy
Aggravated Assault
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Black Market Connections
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.3%inclusion10 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Grave Pact
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Land Tax
8.4%inclusion9 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mardu Ascendancy
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Underworld Breach
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Animate Dead
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Kaya, Geist Hunter
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Utility Lands
Vault of the Archangel
38%inclusion41 decks107 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
27%inclusion29 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Three Tree City
21%inclusion23 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Windbrisk Heights
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
16%inclusion17 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Reliquary Tower
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-0%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Castle Embereth
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Rogue's Passage
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-12%synergy
Arena of Glory
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Castle Ardenvale
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Minas Tirith
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Maze of Ith
5.6%inclusion6 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
89%inclusion95 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
36%inclusion38 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion34 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
26%inclusion28 decks107 decks
-11%synergy
Boros Signet
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-8%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
-17%synergy
Rakdos Signet
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
-16%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Lotus Petal
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Mardu Banner
7.5%inclusion8 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Vault
6.5%inclusion7 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
95%inclusion102 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion101 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Plains
93%inclusion100 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion99 decks107 decks
0%synergy
Nomad Outpost
62%inclusion66 decks107 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
56%inclusion60 decks107 decks
19%synergy
Blood Crypt
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion59 decks107 decks
10%synergy
Godless Shrine
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
5%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
53%inclusion57 decks107 decks
-0%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
-2%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
50%inclusion54 decks107 decks
18%synergy
Arid Mesa
48%inclusion51 decks107 decks
16%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion49 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Marsh Flats
45%inclusion48 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Spectator Seating
39%inclusion42 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Path of Ancestry
37%inclusion40 decks107 decks
-1%synergy
Luxury Suite
36%inclusion39 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Caves of Koilos
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
-6%synergy
Vault of Champions
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
34%inclusion36 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion30 decks107 decks
-13%synergy
Badlands
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Plateau
25%inclusion27 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Blazemire Verge
24%inclusion26 decks107 decks
13%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
14%synergy
Scrubland
23%inclusion25 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Haunted Ridge
22%inclusion24 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Shattered Landscape
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
21%inclusion22 decks107 decks
11%synergy
Raucous Theater
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Fetid Heath
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
-3%synergy
Elegant Parlor
19%inclusion20 decks107 decks
9%synergy
Cavern of Souls
18%inclusion19 decks107 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion18 decks107 decks
-4%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Silence
15%inclusion16 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
14%inclusion15 decks107 decks
-14%synergy
Reflecting Pool
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
6%synergy
Scoured Barrens
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
4%synergy
City of Brass
13%inclusion14 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Bloodfell Caves
12%inclusion13 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
11%inclusion12 decks107 decks
2%synergy
Canyon Slough
10%inclusion11 decks107 decks
1%synergy