Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander)

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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MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
15%inclusion155 decks1.01K decks
14%synergy
Mana Sculpt
9.0%inclusion89 decks984 decks
6%synergy
Turbulent Moor
6.5%inclusion65 decks1.01K decks
3%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
4.3%inclusion41 decks950 decks
3%synergy
Eclipsed Steppe
4.2%inclusion42 decks1.01K decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
78%inclusion4.69K decks6.02K decks
71%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
73%inclusion4.59K decks6.28K decks
64%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
69%inclusion4.18K decks6.03K decks
61%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
64%inclusion3.81K decks5.97K decks
59%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
67%inclusion4.17K decks6.25K decks
59%synergy
Starfield Mystic
62%inclusion3.89K decks6.28K decks
55%synergy
Archetype of Courage
55%inclusion3.46K decks6.28K decks
54%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
55%inclusion3.47K decks6.28K decks
54%synergy
Entity Tracker
59%inclusion3.56K decks5.98K decks
53%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
59%inclusion3.68K decks6.28K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Sphere of Safety
62%inclusion3.92K decks6.28K decks
53%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion3.63K decks6.28K decks
-10%synergy
Doomwake Giant
57%inclusion3.60K decks6.28K decks
52%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion3.54K decks6.28K decks
27%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
56%inclusion3.52K decks6.28K decks
52%synergy
Ghostly Prison
55%inclusion3.43K decks6.28K decks
32%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
54%inclusion3.37K decks6.28K decks
49%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
53%inclusion3.35K decks6.28K decks
49%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion3.16K decks6.28K decks
36%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
49%inclusion3.09K decks6.28K decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
41%inclusion2.58K decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Rhystic Study
37%inclusion2.31K decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion1.46K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
19%inclusion1.21K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
16%inclusion984 decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
14%inclusion878 decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Demonic Tutor
13%inclusion802 decks6.28K decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
13%inclusion800 decks6.28K decks
-8%synergy
Farewell
10%inclusion610 decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
8.8%inclusion554 decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Creatures
Overlord of the Floodpits
47%inclusion2.80K decks6.01K decks
43%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
46%inclusion2.88K decks6.28K decks
42%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
46%inclusion2.75K decks6.01K decks
41%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
44%inclusion2.77K decks6.28K decks
43%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
43%inclusion2.71K decks6.28K decks
39%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
39%inclusion2.35K decks5.98K decks
34%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.28K decks
32%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
34%inclusion2.12K decks6.28K decks
32%synergy
The Master of Keys
33%inclusion1.96K decks5.98K decks
29%synergy
Spirited Companion
31%inclusion1.97K decks6.28K decks
30%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
31%inclusion1.96K decks6.28K decks
30%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
30%inclusion1.91K decks6.28K decks
29%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion1.79K decks6.04K decks
28%synergy
Starnheim Courser
28%inclusion1.77K decks6.28K decks
25%synergy
Grim Guardian
28%inclusion1.75K decks6.28K decks
25%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion1.73K decks6.28K decks
25%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
27%inclusion1.62K decks6.04K decks
26%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
27%inclusion1.67K decks6.28K decks
22%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
25%inclusion1.55K decks6.28K decks
21%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
24%inclusion1.52K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
24%inclusion1.49K decks6.28K decks
22%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.28K decks
21%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
20%inclusion1.26K decks6.28K decks
15%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20%inclusion1.19K decks5.97K decks
18%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
19%inclusion1.22K decks6.28K decks
18%synergy
Fear of Impostors
18%inclusion1.06K decks6.02K decks
16%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
17%inclusion997 decks5.97K decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion967 decks6.04K decks
14%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
15%inclusion918 decks6.28K decks
14%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
14%inclusion541 decks3.89K decks
13%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
13%inclusion524 decks3.91K decks
9%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
13%inclusion824 decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
13%inclusion801 decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion789 decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
11%inclusion670 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion661 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
10%inclusion624 decks6.02K decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
10%inclusion647 decks6.28K decks
-17%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
10%inclusion640 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Fate Unraveler
9.4%inclusion590 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Auramancer
9.2%inclusion576 decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Fear of Failed Tests
9.2%inclusion553 decks6.03K decks
9%synergy
Agent of Erebos
8.9%inclusion561 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.6%inclusion543 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Summon: Valefor
8.2%inclusion319 decks3.89K decks
8%synergy
Daxos, Blessed by the Sun
8.1%inclusion511 decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Fear of Infinity
8.1%inclusion488 decks6.01K decks
8%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
7.7%inclusion482 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
7.5%inclusion294 decks3.92K decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion2.89K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Path to Exile
40%inclusion2.52K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Void Rend
35%inclusion2.20K decks6.28K decks
0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion2.05K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Arcane Denial
22%inclusion1.40K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
19%inclusion1.22K decks6.28K decks
-8%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion1.03K decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion789 decks6.28K decks
-0%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion789 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion732 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Despark
11%inclusion687 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion682 decks6.28K decks
-6%synergy
Swan Song
11%inclusion672 decks6.28K decks
-9%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.5%inclusion586 decks6.20K decks
5%synergy
Glimmerburst
9.1%inclusion538 decks5.94K decks
9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
8.5%inclusion531 decks6.28K decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
8.4%inclusion530 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
7.8%inclusion488 decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.4%inclusion467 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Fracture
6.8%inclusion428 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Dark Ritual
6.4%inclusion400 decks6.28K decks
-14%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.9%inclusion368 decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Mortify
5.4%inclusion341 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Wrong Turn
5.4%inclusion341 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Dance of the Manse
39%inclusion2.45K decks6.28K decks
36%synergy
Resurgent Belief
27%inclusion1.68K decks6.28K decks
25%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
26%inclusion1.65K decks6.28K decks
22%synergy
Redress Fate
23%inclusion1.35K decks5.98K decks
17%synergy
Replenish
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion975 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
15%inclusion913 decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion854 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.5%inclusion535 decks6.28K decks
-11%synergy
Ponder
7.7%inclusion484 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Austere Command
7.2%inclusion454 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Open the Vaults
6.7%inclusion420 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.6%inclusion353 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Read the Bones
5.2%inclusion327 decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
38%inclusion2.40K decks6.28K decks
30%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
26%inclusion1.66K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion1.64K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion1.13K decks6.28K decks
15%synergy
Helm of the Gods
10%inclusion620 decks6.28K decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.7%inclusion482 decks6.28K decks
0%synergy
Spear of Heliod
6.7%inclusion423 decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.0%inclusion317 decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mirrormade
47%inclusion2.96K decks6.28K decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
43%inclusion2.69K decks6.28K decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
38%inclusion2.39K decks6.28K decks
36%synergy
Black Market Connections
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
38%inclusion2.38K decks6.28K decks
33%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
36%inclusion2.16K decks5.98K decks
32%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
34%inclusion2.13K decks6.28K decks
33%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.28K decks
25%synergy
Court of Vantress
33%inclusion2.07K decks6.28K decks
31%synergy
Blind Obedience
32%inclusion2K decks6.28K decks
20%synergy
Enchanted Evening
31%inclusion1.92K decks6.28K decks
29%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
29%inclusion1.84K decks6.28K decks
28%synergy
One with the Multiverse
28%inclusion1.75K decks6.28K decks
23%synergy
Mystic Remora
26%inclusion1.61K decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
25%inclusion1.59K decks6.28K decks
20%synergy
Copy Enchantment
25%inclusion1.59K decks6.28K decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
24%inclusion1.32K decks5.50K decks
23%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
22%inclusion1.38K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion1.34K decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
20%inclusion1.25K decks6.28K decks
16%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
20%inclusion1.18K decks6.03K decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion1.22K decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion1.18K decks6.28K decks
14%synergy
All That Glitters
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
18%inclusion1.14K decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Brave the Sands
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.28K decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
17%inclusion1.09K decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Ethereal Armor
17%inclusion1.07K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Shark Typhoon
16%inclusion994 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
15%inclusion889 decks5.97K decks
13%synergy
Exquisite Blood
15%inclusion923 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion879 decks6.24K decks
13%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
14%inclusion858 decks6.28K decks
13%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
14%inclusion807 decks5.96K decks
12%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
13%inclusion798 decks6.01K decks
12%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion773 decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Painful Quandary
12%inclusion763 decks6.28K decks
9%synergy
Karmic Justice
12%inclusion752 decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
12%inclusion724 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion675 decks5.99K decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
11%inclusion706 decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Greed
11%inclusion685 decks6.28K decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion666 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Cramped Vents // Access Maze
10%inclusion607 decks5.97K decks
8%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
10%inclusion286 decks2.95K decks
7%synergy
Oubliette
9.0%inclusion567 decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Opalescence
8.9%inclusion557 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
8.8%inclusion553 decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Seal from Existence
8.7%inclusion545 decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Dissipation Field
7.9%inclusion498 decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
27%inclusion1.72K decks6.28K decks
26%synergy
Utility Lands
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
63%inclusion3.98K decks6.28K decks
50%synergy
Reliquary Tower
35%inclusion2.17K decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Bojuka Bog
29%inclusion1.82K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
14%inclusion908 decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
12%inclusion479 decks3.90K decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
10%inclusion349 decks3.35K decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
7.5%inclusion468 decks6.28K decks
-4%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.3%inclusion396 decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
6.0%inclusion376 decks6.28K decks
-6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
5.1%inclusion319 decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion5.47K decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
86%inclusion5.37K decks6.28K decks
-4%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
42%inclusion2.65K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion2.63K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
41%inclusion2.56K decks6.28K decks
-9%synergy
Azorius Signet
40%inclusion2.49K decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Orzhov Signet
37%inclusion2.33K decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Dimir Signet
29%inclusion1.80K decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion1.74K decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion1.05K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion896 decks6.28K decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion807 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
8.7%inclusion546 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion6.09K decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Island
96%inclusion6.06K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion6K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion5.78K decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
59%inclusion3.68K decks6.28K decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
53%inclusion3.33K decks6.28K decks
-6%synergy
Godless Shrine
51%inclusion3.22K decks6.28K decks
-0%synergy
Raffine's Tower
51%inclusion3.20K decks6.28K decks
10%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion3.16K decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion3.06K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Caves of Koilos
47%inclusion2.97K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Glacial Fortress
46%inclusion2.91K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Isolated Chapel
45%inclusion2.80K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
43%inclusion2.71K decks6.28K decks
11%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion2.59K decks6.28K decks
6%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion2.50K decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Vault of Champions
39%inclusion2.45K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Morphic Pool
37%inclusion2.34K decks6.28K decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
37%inclusion2.30K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Sunken Hollow
34%inclusion2.15K decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Marsh Flats
34%inclusion2.15K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
33%inclusion2.10K decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion2.04K decks6.28K decks
12%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion1.99K decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
30%inclusion1.91K decks6.28K decks
-8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion1.75K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion1.55K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion1.43K decks6.28K decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion1.42K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
23%inclusion1.36K decks6.04K decks
20%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Silence
22%inclusion1.36K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
21%inclusion1.27K decks6.01K decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion1.31K decks6.28K decks
8%synergy
Temple of Deceit
18%inclusion1.15K decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
18%inclusion1.07K decks6.01K decks
7%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
18%inclusion1.12K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion1.11K decks6.28K decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion1.01K decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
Obscura Storefront
16%inclusion1K decks6.28K decks
7%synergy
Meticulous Archive
15%inclusion920 decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
13%inclusion837 decks6.28K decks
1%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion805 decks6.28K decks
-15%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion789 decks6.28K decks
-0%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion776 decks6.28K decks
-3%synergy
Fetid Heath
12%inclusion762 decks6.28K decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion742 decks6.28K decks
-5%synergy
Fell the Profane
12%inclusion732 decks6.28K decks
3%synergy
City of Brass
12%inclusion732 decks6.28K decks
-4%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
11%inclusion675 decks6.28K decks
4%synergy