Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
11%inclusion4 decks37 decks
10%synergy
Erode
5.4%inclusion2 decks37 decks
4%synergy
Endless Foot Assault
4.0%inclusion4 decks100 decks
0%synergy
Decorum Dissertation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.1%inclusion1 decks32 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Enduring Curiosity
76%inclusion429 decks562 decks
68%synergy
Inquisitive Glimmer
74%inclusion413 decks561 decks
66%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
70%inclusion417 decks600 decks
65%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
71%inclusion412 decks582 decks
63%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
76%inclusion455 decks600 decks
63%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
68%inclusion405 decks600 decks
59%synergy
Replenish
56%inclusion334 decks600 decks
54%synergy
Entity Tracker
59%inclusion325 decks554 decks
53%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
57%inclusion343 decks600 decks
52%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
56%inclusion307 decks551 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion365 decks600 decks
-7%synergy
Black Market Connections
59%inclusion356 decks600 decks
45%synergy
Sphere of Safety
59%inclusion354 decks600 decks
50%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion347 decks600 decks
35%synergy
Propaganda
56%inclusion337 decks600 decks
28%synergy
Starfield Mystic
54%inclusion324 decks600 decks
47%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
53%inclusion298 decks561 decks
50%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
53%inclusion316 decks600 decks
48%synergy
Doomwake Giant
51%inclusion307 decks600 decks
45%synergy
Mana Drain
49%inclusion294 decks600 decks
32%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
69%inclusion416 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Smothering Tithe
69%inclusion413 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
51%inclusion306 decks600 decks
49%synergy
Teferi's Protection
44%inclusion264 decks600 decks
28%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
44%inclusion262 decks600 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
40%inclusion239 decks600 decks
19%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
39%inclusion234 decks600 decks
16%synergy
Demonic Tutor
39%inclusion232 decks600 decks
18%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
29%inclusion175 decks600 decks
12%synergy
Ancient Tomb
28%inclusion167 decks600 decks
15%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
49%inclusion291 decks600 decks
47%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
45%inclusion268 decks600 decks
41%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
43%inclusion258 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
42%inclusion252 decks600 decks
41%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
41%inclusion245 decks600 decks
39%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
41%inclusion228 decks561 decks
36%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
40%inclusion238 decks600 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
38%inclusion228 decks600 decks
34%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
35%inclusion197 decks563 decks
33%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
34%inclusion204 decks600 decks
33%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
33%inclusion184 decks551 decks
32%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
33%inclusion195 decks600 decks
26%synergy
The Master of Keys
31%inclusion170 decks554 decks
27%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
31%inclusion169 decks554 decks
25%synergy
Esper Sentinel
30%inclusion180 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
26%inclusion154 decks600 decks
24%synergy
Spirited Companion
24%inclusion143 decks600 decks
22%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
23%inclusion138 decks600 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
23%inclusion137 decks600 decks
22%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
21%inclusion120 decks563 decks
20%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
21%inclusion126 decks600 decks
19%synergy
Grim Guardian
20%inclusion121 decks600 decks
18%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
19%inclusion113 decks600 decks
17%synergy
Starnheim Courser
19%inclusion112 decks600 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
18%inclusion108 decks600 decks
16%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
18%inclusion64 decks362 decks
17%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
18%inclusion105 decks600 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion97 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
15%inclusion92 decks600 decks
14%synergy
Enduring Innocence
14%inclusion81 decks563 decks
13%synergy
Academy Rector
14%inclusion86 decks600 decks
14%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
14%inclusion50 decks364 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Impostors
13%inclusion72 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
12%inclusion45 decks364 decks
11%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion73 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
12%inclusion69 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
11%inclusion68 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
11%inclusion67 decks600 decks
11%synergy
Ephara, God of the Polis
11%inclusion66 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
11%inclusion60 decks551 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
10%inclusion59 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Valefor
10%inclusion35 decks362 decks
9%synergy
Grand Abolisher
9.0%inclusion54 decks600 decks
-5%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
8.7%inclusion52 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.2%inclusion49 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Aura Thief
8.2%inclusion49 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
8.1%inclusion29 decks359 decks
5%synergy
Agent of Erebos
7.8%inclusion47 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
6.6%inclusion29 decks439 decks
6%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
6.5%inclusion39 decks600 decks
-10%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
38%inclusion227 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Path to Exile
36%inclusion218 decks600 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
33%inclusion197 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Void Rend
31%inclusion183 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion142 decks600 decks
4%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion139 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion139 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion132 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion106 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Force of Negation
16%inclusion97 decks600 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion96 decks600 decks
4%synergy
Arcane Denial
16%inclusion96 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Deadly Rollick
13%inclusion78 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Dark Ritual
12%inclusion74 decks600 decks
-7%synergy
Pact of Negation
12%inclusion73 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Negate
11%inclusion66 decks600 decks
-5%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
11%inclusion65 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion62 decks577 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion62 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
8.8%inclusion53 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Brainstorm
8.5%inclusion51 decks600 decks
-8%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
8.0%inclusion48 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Wrong Turn
8.0%inclusion48 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.8%inclusion47 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Reflection
6.8%inclusion41 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Silence
6.2%inclusion37 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Despark
5.8%inclusion35 decks600 decks
-10%synergy
Saw in Half
5.8%inclusion35 decks600 decks
4%synergy
Flusterstorm
5.3%inclusion32 decks600 decks
-3%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.2%inclusion31 decks600 decks
-3%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
47%inclusion281 decks600 decks
45%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion196 decks600 decks
29%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
32%inclusion190 decks600 decks
27%synergy
Resurgent Belief
19%inclusion116 decks600 decks
17%synergy
Damn
16%inclusion96 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
16%inclusion95 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Redress Fate
15%inclusion82 decks554 decks
9%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion85 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion76 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion75 decks600 decks
0%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
8.7%inclusion52 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
8.3%inclusion50 decks600 decks
1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
5.3%inclusion32 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Wrath of God
5.2%inclusion31 decks600 decks
1%synergy
Ponder
5.0%inclusion30 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
37%inclusion220 decks600 decks
28%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion176 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion126 decks600 decks
-3%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion106 decks600 decks
14%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion83 decks600 decks
1%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
8.8%inclusion53 decks600 decks
0%synergy
Helm of the Gods
8.3%inclusion50 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.0%inclusion42 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Spear of Heliod
7.0%inclusion42 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
6.8%inclusion41 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.8%inclusion35 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.2%inclusion29 decks561 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Phyrexian Arena
49%inclusion293 decks600 decks
35%synergy
Mirrormade
47%inclusion282 decks600 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
45%inclusion270 decks600 decks
24%synergy
Grasp of Fate
44%inclusion265 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
42%inclusion251 decks600 decks
37%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
41%inclusion245 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
40%inclusion237 decks600 decks
34%synergy
Court of Vantress
38%inclusion228 decks600 decks
36%synergy
Blind Obedience
37%inclusion222 decks600 decks
25%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
36%inclusion214 decks600 decks
30%synergy
Sanguine Bond
33%inclusion197 decks600 decks
25%synergy
Enchanted Evening
32%inclusion194 decks600 decks
31%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
31%inclusion174 decks554 decks
27%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
29%inclusion176 decks600 decks
28%synergy
Land Tax
28%inclusion170 decks600 decks
22%synergy
One with the Multiverse
27%inclusion159 decks600 decks
22%synergy
Omniscience
25%inclusion150 decks600 decks
21%synergy
Exquisite Blood
25%inclusion149 decks600 decks
18%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
24%inclusion122 decks509 decks
23%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
23%inclusion138 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
21%inclusion128 decks600 decks
20%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
21%inclusion127 decks600 decks
17%synergy
Copy Enchantment
21%inclusion126 decks600 decks
16%synergy
Necropotence
20%inclusion119 decks600 decks
13%synergy
Opalescence
20%inclusion118 decks600 decks
19%synergy
Extravagant Replication
18%inclusion109 decks600 decks
13%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
18%inclusion102 decks562 decks
16%synergy
Aura of Silence
16%inclusion96 decks600 decks
13%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
15%inclusion37 decks253 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
14%inclusion85 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Brave the Sands
13%inclusion80 decks600 decks
12%synergy
No Mercy
13%inclusion79 decks600 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
12%inclusion74 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Shark Typhoon
12%inclusion72 decks600 decks
6%synergy
All That Glitters
12%inclusion70 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Monologue Tax
12%inclusion70 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
11%inclusion64 decks558 decks
11%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
11%inclusion62 decks550 decks
10%synergy
Parallax Wave
11%inclusion66 decks600 decks
11%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion60 decks551 decks
9%synergy
Oubliette
11%inclusion65 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Nowhere to Run
10%inclusion57 decks580 decks
9%synergy
Karmic Justice
9.3%inclusion56 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Ethereal Armor
8.7%inclusion52 decks600 decks
4%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
8.5%inclusion51 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Painful Quandary
8.3%inclusion50 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Nine Lives
8.0%inclusion48 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Demonic Pact
8.0%inclusion48 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Lich's Mastery
7.8%inclusion47 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Exchange of Words
7.7%inclusion46 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
26%inclusion153 decks600 decks
24%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
45%inclusion269 decks600 decks
26%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
42%inclusion249 decks600 decks
28%synergy
Reliquary Tower
37%inclusion219 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
24%inclusion142 decks600 decks
-3%synergy
Urza's Saga
21%inclusion127 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
14%inclusion42 decks298 decks
12%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
14%inclusion50 decks362 decks
10%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
11%inclusion67 decks600 decks
6%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
10%inclusion57 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
9.3%inclusion56 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Cabal Coffers
5.7%inclusion34 decks600 decks
2%synergy
Command Beacon
5.2%inclusion31 decks600 decks
3%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
5.0%inclusion30 decks600 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
88%inclusion529 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion526 decks600 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
51%inclusion304 decks600 decks
7%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion301 decks600 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
48%inclusion288 decks600 decks
4%synergy
Fellwar Stone
33%inclusion195 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Azorius Signet
29%inclusion172 decks600 decks
-2%synergy
Orzhov Signet
25%inclusion148 decks600 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
20%inclusion121 decks600 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
16%inclusion95 decks600 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion83 decks600 decks
1%synergy
Chrome Mox
14%inclusion83 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Mox Diamond
12%inclusion69 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.2%inclusion55 decks600 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Vault
8.7%inclusion52 decks600 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
8.3%inclusion50 decks600 decks
2%synergy
Staff of Compleation
5.8%inclusion35 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
5.3%inclusion32 decks600 decks
-13%synergy
Lands
Tundra
96%inclusion574 decks600 decks
80%synergy
Underground Sea
95%inclusion572 decks600 decks
80%synergy
Scrubland
95%inclusion567 decks600 decks
79%synergy
Command Tower
94%inclusion566 decks600 decks
2%synergy
Godless Shrine
90%inclusion538 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion534 decks600 decks
-3%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion533 decks600 decks
38%synergy
Watery Grave
88%inclusion526 decks600 decks
37%synergy
Island
87%inclusion524 decks600 decks
-6%synergy
Swamp
85%inclusion512 decks600 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion496 decks600 decks
44%synergy
Marsh Flats
81%inclusion484 decks600 decks
45%synergy
Polluted Delta
80%inclusion482 decks600 decks
42%synergy
Raffine's Tower
76%inclusion455 decks600 decks
35%synergy
Sea of Clouds
71%inclusion427 decks600 decks
36%synergy
Morphic Pool
69%inclusion414 decks600 decks
35%synergy
Vault of Champions
68%inclusion409 decks600 decks
36%synergy
Exotic Orchard
46%inclusion278 decks600 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
34%inclusion206 decks600 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
34%inclusion203 decks600 decks
20%synergy
Isolated Chapel
33%inclusion196 decks600 decks
-8%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
32%inclusion190 decks600 decks
-23%synergy
Glacial Fortress
31%inclusion187 decks600 decks
-11%synergy
Deserted Beach
31%inclusion184 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Meticulous Archive
30%inclusion180 decks600 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion167 decks600 decks
-4%synergy
Caves of Koilos
28%inclusion165 decks600 decks
-8%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
27%inclusion152 decks561 decks
16%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
26%inclusion157 decks600 decks
14%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion156 decks600 decks
5%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
25%inclusion149 decks600 decks
8%synergy
Undercity Sewers
25%inclusion148 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
25%inclusion147 decks600 decks
-13%synergy
Underground River
24%inclusion141 decks600 decks
-11%synergy
Sink into Stupor
22%inclusion132 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
22%inclusion124 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion131 decks600 decks
11%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion130 decks600 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
21%inclusion124 decks600 decks
11%synergy
Scalding Tarn
21%inclusion124 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
20%inclusion119 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
20%inclusion117 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
18%inclusion106 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
17%inclusion104 decks600 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion97 decks592 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion76 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Bleachbone Verge
13%inclusion58 decks462 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
12%inclusion73 decks600 decks
10%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
12%inclusion68 decks563 decks
9%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
12%inclusion69 decks600 decks
5%synergy