Ezuri, Claw of Progress (Commander) - Budget Core

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Arnaud Gompertz
Aug 6, 2025
Can You Build Simic in Commander Without... Going Simic?
Can you go Simic without doing the Simic stuff that everyone dreads? Yes you can! Arnaud is here with some uncanny Commander deck ideas.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Amazing Acrobatics
40%inclusion2 decks5 decks
40%synergy
Spider-Sense
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Secret Identity
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Jackal, Genius Geneticist
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Beetle, Legacy Criminal
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Thrummingbird
80%inclusion63 decks79 decks
74%synergy
Fathom Mage
73%inclusion58 decks79 decks
66%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
67%inclusion53 decks79 decks
66%synergy
Wild Beastmaster
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Fertilid
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Cultivator of Blades
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
60%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Trygon Predator
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
70%inclusion55 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Reclamation Sage
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Inspiring Call
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Coiling Oracle
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Master Biomancer
61%inclusion48 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Tainted Observer
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Elvish Mystic
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
49%synergy
Serum Snare
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
52%synergy
Creatures
Champion of Lambholt
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Mulldrifter
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
49%inclusion39 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Elusive Otter
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
45%synergy
Chasm Skulker
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Simic Manipulator
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Devoted Druid
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Wood Elves
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Zameck Guildmage
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
41%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Hornet Queen
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Evolution Witness
39%inclusion30 decks76 decks
35%synergy
Tervigon
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Invisible Stalker
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Hooded Hydra
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
27%synergy
Arbor Elf
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Basking Broodscale
26%inclusion20 decks77 decks
25%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
23%inclusion18 decks78 decks
22%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Cankerbloom
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Pollenbright Druid
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Herd Baloth
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Ant Queen
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Undergrowth Leopard
19%inclusion4 decks21 decks
19%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Kami of Whispered Hopes
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Merfolk Skydiver
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Skatewing Spy
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Mechanical Mobster
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Meltstrider Eulogist
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Blooming Stinger
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Lurking Lizards
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Broodguard Elite
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Spider-Bot
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Elvish Visionary
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Acidic Slime
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Slither Blade
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Blighted Agent
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Zimone, Paradox Sculptor
13%inclusion6 decks47 decks
8%synergy
Managorger Hydra
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Dragon Sniper
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
11%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Scavenging Ooze
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Instants
Repulsive Mutation
41%inclusion32 decks78 decks
36%synergy
Reality Shift
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Steady Progress
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Windswift Slice
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Growth Spiral
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Filter Out
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Negate
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Reject Imperfection
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Experimental Augury
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Bioshift
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Unstable Experiment
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
17%synergy
Counterspell
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-39%synergy
Gift of the Viper
11%inclusion8 decks74 decks
9%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Beast Within
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-41%synergy
Voidslime
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Invigorating Surge
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Hunter's Insight
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Decisive Denial
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Resculpt
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Fog
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Infectious Bite
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Return to Nature
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Simic Charm
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Quandrix Command
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Krosan Grip
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Ram Through
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Opt
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Cancel
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Eureka Moment
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Incubation // Incongruity
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Lazotep Plating
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Shore Up
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Impulse
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Contentious Plan
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
47%inclusion37 decks79 decks
44%synergy
Thirsting Roots
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
42%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Curse of the Swine
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Rampant Growth
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
24%inclusion18 decks74 decks
22%synergy
Smell Fear
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Cultivate
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-26%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Explore
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Expand the Sphere
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Overrun
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Golden Ratio
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Oversimplify
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Urban Evolution
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Kodama's Reach
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-29%synergy
Harmonize
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Aether Gale
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Ravenform
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Synchronized Charge
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Fungal Sprouting
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Prey Upon
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planewide Celebration
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Shamanic Revelation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Overwhelming Encounter
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Contagion Clasp
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Bident of Thassa
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Scepter of Celebration
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
7.7%inclusion6 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Dragon Throne of Tarkir
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Empathy
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
48%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Pack
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Loading Zone
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
14%synergy
Stocking the Pantry
14%inclusion9 decks65 decks
13%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Awakening Zone
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Aqueous Form
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Unable to Scream
7.0%inclusion4 decks57 decks
6%synergy
One with the Kami
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Paradox Zone
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Death's Presence
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Mosswort Bridge
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Lumbering Falls
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Reliquary Tower
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-40%synergy
Karn's Bastion
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Temple of the False God
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Access Tunnel
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-21%synergy
Simic Signet
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Sol Ring
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
-47%synergy
Commander's Sphere
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-13%synergy
Moss Diamond
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Simic Keyrune
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Forest
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Island
100%inclusion79 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
-23%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Temple of Mystery
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thornwood Falls
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Evolving Wilds
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
-19%synergy
Exotic Orchard
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Tangled Islet
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
-35%synergy
Simic Guildgate
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Grove
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-22%synergy
Quandrix Campus
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Overflowing Basin
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
-4%synergy
Lush Oasis
14%inclusion11 decks78 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Blighted Woodland
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Rimewood Falls
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Thriving Grove
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Thriving Isle
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Guadosalam, Farplane Gateway
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
9.5%inclusion7 decks74 decks
4%synergy
Woodland Stream
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Drowner of Truth
7.9%inclusion6 decks76 decks
6%synergy
Tangled Florahedron
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Escape Tunnel
6.4%inclusion5 decks78 decks
3%synergy
Brokers Hideout
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Bridgeworks Battle
5.3%inclusion4 decks75 decks
1%synergy
Khalni Ambush
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy