Ezuri, Claw of Progress (Commander) - Budget Core +1/+1 Counters

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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
Thrummingbird
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
95%synergy
Iridescent Hornbeetle
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
90%synergy
Bred for the Hunt
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
86%synergy
Trygon Predator
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
84%synergy
Serum Snare
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Simic Manipulator
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
80%synergy
Cold-Eyed Selkie
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
78%synergy
Inspiring Call
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
77%synergy
Rishkar, Peema Renegade
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
76%synergy
Fathom Mage
82%inclusion9 decks11 decks
75%synergy
Top Cards
Llanowar Elves
91%inclusion10 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Unnatural Restoration
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Contentious Plan
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
70%synergy
Vorel of the Hull Clade
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
64%synergy
Elvish Mystic
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Tainted Observer
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Wild Beastmaster
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Elusive Otter
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Coiling Oracle
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Zameck Guildmage
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
71%synergy
Creatures
Cultivator of Blades
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
72%synergy
Reclamation Sage
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Arasta of the Endless Web
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Master Biomancer
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
57%synergy
Champion of Lambholt
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
58%synergy
Devoted Druid
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Ezuri, Stalker of Spheres
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Invisible Stalker
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Fertilid
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Mulldrifter
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Forgotten Ancient
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
47%synergy
Prime Speaker Zegana
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Arbor Elf
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
48%synergy
Hooded Hydra
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Ingenious Prodigy
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Tervigon
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
54%synergy
Fyndhorn Elves
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Blighted Agent
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
53%synergy
Duskshell Crawler
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Hornet Queen
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
40%synergy
Chasm Skulker
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
39%synergy
Wood Elves
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Jolrael, Mwonvuli Recluse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
43%synergy
Maraleaf Pixie
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
30%synergy
Evolution Witness
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Lonis, Cryptozoologist
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Esix, Fractal Bloom
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Herd Baloth
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Skatewing Spy
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Ant Queen
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
27%synergy
Slither Blade
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Ilysian Caryatid
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
23%synergy
Undergrowth Leopard
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Twitching Doll
20%inclusion2 decks10 decks
18%synergy
Core Prowler
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Cryptic Trilobite
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Putrefax
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Rot Wolf
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Viridian Corrupter
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Basking Broodscale
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Managorger Hydra
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Evolution Sage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Threefold Thunderhulk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Elusive Krasis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Sakura-Tribe Elder
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Adaptive Sporesinger
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Ornery Tumblewagg
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Veteran Ice Climber
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Drake Hatcher
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
District Mascot
11%inclusion1 decks9 decks
11%synergy
Instants
Windswift Slice
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
62%synergy
Repulsive Mutation
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
59%synergy
Reality Shift
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
49%synergy
Steady Progress
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
63%synergy
Filter Out
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
52%synergy
Return of the Wildspeaker
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
35%synergy
Fuel for the Cause
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
32%synergy
Negate
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Growth Spiral
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-17%synergy
Infectious Bite
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Decisive Denial
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Experimental Augury
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Prologue to Phyresis
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Invigorating Surge
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
17%synergy
Beast Within
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Shore Up
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Heritage Reclamation
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
12%synergy
Chorus of Might
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Pistus Strike
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Lose Focus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Snakeskin Veil
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Gaea's Gift
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Mutant's Prey
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tyvar's Stand
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Massive Might
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tail Swipe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Awaken the Bear
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Ranger's Guile
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Tangletrap
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Resculpt
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Unsummon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Corrupted Resolve
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vines of Vastwood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Carrion Call
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Inscription of Abundance
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Trash the Town
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Counterspell
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-41%synergy
Hunter's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Recalibrate
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Titanic Brawl
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Evacuation
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Curse of the Swine
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Carnivorous Canopy
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
45%synergy
Tezzeret's Gambit
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Thirsting Roots
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
34%synergy
Ezuri's Predation
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
29%synergy
Overrun
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
25%synergy
Smell Fear
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Aether Mutation
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Fangs of Kalonia
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Explore
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-2%synergy
Overcome
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Kodama's Reach
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-28%synergy
Slip Through Space
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fungal Sprouting
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Biogenic Upgrade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Stolen by the Fae
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Give // Take
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Golden Ratio
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sylvan Offering
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Overwhelming Encounter
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rampant Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Noxious Assault
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Storm the Seedcore
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Aether Gale
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Prey Upon
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Step Through
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Predatory Focus
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Vivisurgeon's Insight
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Contagion Clasp
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Lifecrafter's Bestiary
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
41%synergy
Recon Craft Theta
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
18%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-8%synergy
Zephyr Boots
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Explorer's Cache
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rhonas's Monument
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Obsidian Battle-Axe
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Primal Empathy
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
61%synergy
Simic Ascendancy
64%inclusion7 decks11 decks
50%synergy
Feed the Pack
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
36%synergy
Mesmerizing Dose
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Military Intelligence
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Wild Growth
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Shattered Ego
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Rancor
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Corrupted Conscience
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Ranger Class
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Awakening Zone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jiang Yanggu, Wildcrafter
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
44%synergy
Utility Lands
Mosswort Bridge
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
10%synergy
Reliquary Tower
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-23%synergy
Restless Vinestalk
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
12%synergy
Novijen, Heart of Progress
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Lumbering Falls
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
11%synergy
Rogue's Passage
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-4%synergy
Halimar Depths
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Blighted Cataract
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Llanowar Reborn
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Karn's Bastion
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Soaring Seacliff
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Castle Vantress
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
2%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Oran-Rief, the Vastwood
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
4%synergy
Access Tunnel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-35%synergy
Arcane Signet
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
-36%synergy
Simic Signet
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Curiosity
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
-3%synergy
Moss Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
0%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-11%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Forest
100%inclusion11 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Command Tower
73%inclusion8 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Growth Chamber
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
6%synergy
Vineglimmer Snarl
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Tangled Islet
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Mystery
55%inclusion6 decks11 decks
16%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Yavimaya Coast
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Flooded Grove
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Thornwood Falls
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
28%synergy
Hinterland Harbor
45%inclusion5 decks11 decks
-13%synergy
Simic Guildgate
36%inclusion4 decks11 decks
26%synergy
Quandrix Campus
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
20%synergy
Myriad Landscape
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
27%inclusion3 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Ash Barrens
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Woodland Stream
18%inclusion2 decks11 decks
13%synergy
Blighted Woodland
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
1%synergy
Tanglepool Bridge
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
5%synergy
Khalni Ambush
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Conduit Pylons
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Overflowing Basin
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-10%synergy
Thriving Isle
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Rimewood Falls
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-1%synergy
Thriving Grove
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Lush Oasis
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
3%synergy
Dreamroot Cascade
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
-32%synergy
Crystal Grotto
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy