Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Control

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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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Enduring Tenacity
68%inclusion57 decks84 decks
60%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
65%inclusion52 decks80 decks
58%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
64%inclusion51 decks80 decks
56%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
64%inclusion55 decks86 decks
55%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
67%inclusion58 decks86 decks
54%synergy
Entity Tracker
59%inclusion47 decks80 decks
53%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
56%inclusion48 decks86 decks
52%synergy
Sphere of Safety
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
49%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
53%inclusion42 decks80 decks
48%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
60%inclusion52 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion50 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Doomwake Giant
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
48%synergy
Starfield Mystic
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
45%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
46%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
50%inclusion40 decks80 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
48%inclusion41 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
-21%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
47%inclusion40 decks86 decks
32%synergy
Mirrormade
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
51%inclusion44 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Rhystic Study
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Creatures
Zur the Enchanter
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Archetype of Courage
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
39%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
39%inclusion31 decks80 decks
34%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
27%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
27%synergy
The Master of Keys
31%inclusion25 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion24 decks80 decks
28%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Spirited Companion
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Grim Guardian
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
22%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
24%inclusion14 decks59 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Starnheim Courser
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
16%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Esper Sentinel
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Fear of Impostors
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
15%inclusion9 decks59 decks
14%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Summon: Valefor
14%inclusion8 decks59 decks
13%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
13%inclusion10 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Aura Thief
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Fate Unraveler
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
6%synergy
Summon: Ixion
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
10%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
10%inclusion6 decks59 decks
7%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Enduring Innocence
8.8%inclusion7 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Jecht, Reluctant Guardian
8.5%inclusion5 decks59 decks
8%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Agent of Erebos
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Balemurk Leech
7.5%inclusion6 decks80 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Void Rend
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
-11%synergy
Mana Drain
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Swan Song
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion12 decks84 decks
10%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Inkshield
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Fell the Profane
11%inclusion9 decks85 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Wrong Turn
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Saw in Half
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Mana Leak
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Galadriel's Dismissal
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Fracture
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Mirrorform
6.9%inclusion2 decks29 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
6.4%inclusion3 decks47 decks
5%synergy
Waterlogged Teachings
5.9%inclusion5 decks85 decks
1%synergy
Return to Dust
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Clever Concealment
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Stifle
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Sudden Substitution
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Glimmerburst
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
38%synergy
Dance of the Manse
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
34%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
23%synergy
Replenish
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Redress Fate
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
11%synergy
Resurgent Belief
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Toxic Deluge
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-9%synergy
Fractured Identity
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Grim Tutor
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Cleansing Meditation
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Avatar's Wrath
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Lightning Greaves
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Cloud Key
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
The One Ring
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-7%synergy
Helm of the Gods
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.0%inclusion4 decks80 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
25%synergy
Grasp of Fate
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
36%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
37%synergy
Blind Obedience
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Sanguine Bond
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
28%synergy
Enchanted Evening
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
33%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
34%inclusion29 decks86 decks
31%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
33%inclusion26 decks80 decks
28%synergy
One with the Multiverse
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Court of Vantress
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
27%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
29%inclusion22 decks77 decks
28%synergy
Copy Enchantment
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
22%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Extravagant Replication
26%inclusion22 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
18%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Painful Quandary
23%inclusion20 decks86 decks
21%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
20%synergy
Nowhere to Run
21%inclusion18 decks84 decks
20%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
21%inclusion17 decks80 decks
19%synergy
Omniscience
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Karmic Justice
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
16%synergy
Oubliette
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Opalescence
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
17%synergy
Monologue Tax
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Aura of Silence
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
16%inclusion13 decks80 decks
14%synergy
Parallax Wave
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
15%synergy
Shark Typhoon
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
15%inclusion7 decks47 decks
13%synergy
Greed
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Lich's Mastery
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
13%synergy
Banishing Light
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Dissipation Field
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Cast Out
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
10%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Brave the Sands
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Binding
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Detention Sphere
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
9%synergy
Demonic Pact
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Nine Lives
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Solemnity
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
29%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
36%inclusion31 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Tomb
10%inclusion9 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Halimar Depths
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
8.1%inclusion7 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Rogue's Passage
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
6.8%inclusion4 decks59 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
80%inclusion69 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion67 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
38%inclusion33 decks86 decks
-6%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion32 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
35%inclusion30 decks86 decks
-15%synergy
Fellwar Stone
31%inclusion27 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
29%inclusion25 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Dimir Signet
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion10 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.3%inclusion8 decks86 decks
-16%synergy
Staff of Compleation
7.0%inclusion6 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Chrome Mox
5.8%inclusion5 decks86 decks
-3%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion83 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Island
93%inclusion80 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
92%inclusion79 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Swamp
91%inclusion78 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Godless Shrine
57%inclusion49 decks86 decks
6%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
55%inclusion47 decks86 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
53%inclusion46 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
52%inclusion45 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Watery Grave
49%inclusion42 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion39 decks86 decks
3%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
44%inclusion38 decks86 decks
12%synergy
Polluted Delta
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
42%inclusion36 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Morphic Pool
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Vault of Champions
41%inclusion35 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Sea of Clouds
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Isolated Chapel
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Marsh Flats
40%inclusion34 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
-8%synergy
Underground River
30%inclusion26 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Sunken Hollow
28%inclusion24 decks86 decks
-12%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion23 decks86 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
24%inclusion21 decks86 decks
-13%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
24%inclusion19 decks80 decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
24%inclusion20 decks85 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
22%inclusion19 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
5%synergy
Meticulous Archive
21%inclusion18 decks86 decks
7%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion16 decks80 decks
9%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion17 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Silence
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Deserted Beach
19%inclusion16 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
18%inclusion15 decks84 decks
4%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
18%inclusion14 decks80 decks
15%synergy
Temple of Deceit
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion15 decks86 decks
4%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion14 decks85 decks
10%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
16%inclusion14 decks86 decks
-4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
1%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Confluence
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
1%synergy
City of Brass
15%inclusion13 decks86 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
-2%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
11%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
14%inclusion12 decks86 decks
10%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion11 decks86 decks
7%synergy