Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Optimized

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
Mana Sculpt
13%inclusion3 decks23 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo Dynastorian
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Coercive Impetus
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Killian, Decisive Mentor
1.6%inclusion1 decks61 decks
1%synergy
Splinter's Technique
1.6%inclusion1 decks62 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
75%inclusion172 decks228 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
76%inclusion173 decks228 decks
68%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion171 decks229 decks
67%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
69%inclusion157 decks229 decks
65%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
77%inclusion176 decks229 decks
64%synergy
Sphere of Safety
66%inclusion152 decks229 decks
57%synergy
Zur the Enchanter
62%inclusion142 decks229 decks
57%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
63%inclusion145 decks229 decks
55%synergy
Doomwake Giant
58%inclusion132 decks229 decks
52%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
56%inclusion127 decks228 decks
51%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
64%inclusion147 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion146 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion140 decks229 decks
33%synergy
Starfield Mystic
55%inclusion126 decks229 decks
49%synergy
Entity Tracker
53%inclusion120 decks228 decks
47%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
51%inclusion117 decks229 decks
46%synergy
Black Market Connections
50%inclusion115 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
50%inclusion115 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
50%inclusion114 decks228 decks
46%synergy
Mirrormade
48%inclusion111 decks229 decks
39%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
75%inclusion172 decks229 decks
44%synergy
Rhystic Study
67%inclusion154 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
55%inclusion126 decks229 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
41%inclusion94 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Teferi's Protection
38%inclusion88 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Demonic Tutor
38%inclusion86 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
36%inclusion82 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
30%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
25%inclusion57 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Necropotence
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Creatures
Archetype of Courage
47%inclusion107 decks229 decks
45%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
41%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
43%inclusion99 decks228 decks
39%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
43%inclusion98 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
36%inclusion83 decks228 decks
31%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
35%inclusion81 decks229 decks
31%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
32%inclusion74 decks229 decks
31%synergy
The Master of Keys
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
27%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
30%inclusion69 decks228 decks
28%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
30%inclusion69 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
24%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
26%inclusion60 decks229 decks
25%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
24%inclusion56 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Grim Guardian
24%inclusion55 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
23%inclusion53 decks228 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
20%inclusion46 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Spirited Companion
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
19%inclusion44 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Starnheim Courser
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Enduring Innocence
16%inclusion37 decks228 decks
15%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Academy Rector
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Ghostly Dancers
15%inclusion35 decks228 decks
13%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
12%inclusion21 decks177 decks
11%synergy
Witch Enchanter
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Aura Thief
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Erebos, Bleak-Hearted
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
10%inclusion22 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Protean Thaumaturge
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
9.0%inclusion16 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Fear of Impostors
8.8%inclusion20 decks228 decks
7%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Underworld Coinsmith
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Grand Abolisher
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
6.7%inclusion12 decks178 decks
5%synergy
Victor, Valgavoth's Seneschal
6.6%inclusion15 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
6.3%inclusion11 decks175 decks
4%synergy
Fate Unraveler
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Alela, Artful Provocateur
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
46%inclusion105 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Void Rend
34%inclusion79 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
31%inclusion71 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Negate
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Force of Will
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Deadly Rollick
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
12%inclusion28 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Brainstorm
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
-6%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Dark Ritual
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Generous Gift
10%inclusion23 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Dawn's Truce
10%inclusion22 decks228 decks
5%synergy
Inkshield
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Pact of Negation
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Clever Concealment
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Despark
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Wrong Turn
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Silence
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Sorceries
Idyllic Tutor
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
40%synergy
Extinguish All Hope
44%inclusion100 decks229 decks
42%synergy
Dance of the Manse
33%inclusion75 decks229 decks
29%synergy
Replenish
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Redress Fate
21%inclusion49 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Resurgent Belief
20%inclusion45 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Supreme Verdict
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Toxic Deluge
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Damn
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
-7%synergy
Farewell
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.2%inclusion21 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Imperial Seal
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Fractured Identity
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Bident of Thassa
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
22%inclusion51 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Cloud Key
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
15%synergy
The One Ring
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Helm of the Gods
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
5.7%inclusion13 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
5.3%inclusion12 decks228 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
45%inclusion102 decks229 decks
38%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
43%inclusion99 decks229 decks
37%synergy
Sanguine Bond
42%inclusion96 decks229 decks
34%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
41%inclusion95 decks229 decks
39%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
41%inclusion94 decks228 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Remora
41%inclusion93 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Blind Obedience
40%inclusion92 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Enchanted Evening
39%inclusion89 decks229 decks
37%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
37%inclusion85 decks229 decks
33%synergy
Court of Vantress
35%inclusion80 decks229 decks
33%synergy
Exquisite Blood
34%inclusion78 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
33%inclusion76 decks229 decks
28%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
30%inclusion69 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
27%synergy
Omniscience
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
24%synergy
One with the Multiverse
27%inclusion61 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Land Tax
25%inclusion58 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Copy Enchantment
24%inclusion55 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Extravagant Replication
24%inclusion54 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
23%inclusion53 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
22%inclusion49 decks227 decks
21%synergy
No Mercy
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
18%inclusion41 decks228 decks
16%synergy
Opalescence
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
17%synergy
Painful Quandary
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Shark Typhoon
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Oubliette
16%inclusion37 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Ethereal Armor
15%inclusion35 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Karmic Justice
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Brave the Sands
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Monologue Tax
14%inclusion33 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
14%inclusion31 decks228 decks
12%synergy
Nowhere to Run
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
12%synergy
All That Glitters
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion26 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Parallax Wave
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
11%synergy
Aura of Silence
10%inclusion24 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
10%inclusion23 decks228 decks
9%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
9.2%inclusion21 decks228 decks
8%synergy
Leyline Binding
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Solemnity
8.7%inclusion20 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Greater Auramancy
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Oblivion Ring
8.3%inclusion19 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Lich's Mastery
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Seal from Existence
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Bottomless Pool // Locker Room
7.5%inclusion17 decks228 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Michiko's Reign of Truth
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
20%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
48%inclusion111 decks229 decks
15%synergy
Bojuka Bog
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
1%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Ancient Tomb
19%inclusion43 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion23 decks177 decks
10%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
12%inclusion18 decks150 decks
10%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
7.9%inclusion18 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.4%inclusion17 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
6.1%inclusion14 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion211 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
90%inclusion206 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
47%inclusion108 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
46%inclusion106 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
46%inclusion106 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion67 decks229 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Signet
28%inclusion63 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Orzhov Signet
23%inclusion52 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Dimir Signet
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Thought Vessel
17%inclusion39 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion25 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Mana Vault
7.0%inclusion16 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.6%inclusion15 decks229 decks
-11%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.2%inclusion12 decks229 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion223 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion220 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Island
95%inclusion218 decks229 decks
2%synergy
Swamp
95%inclusion217 decks229 decks
3%synergy
Godless Shrine
73%inclusion167 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
72%inclusion165 decks229 decks
22%synergy
Watery Grave
69%inclusion159 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Raffine's Tower
66%inclusion152 decks229 decks
26%synergy
Sea of Clouds
58%inclusion132 decks229 decks
23%synergy
Flooded Strand
57%inclusion131 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Marsh Flats
55%inclusion125 decks229 decks
19%synergy
Vault of Champions
54%inclusion123 decks229 decks
21%synergy
Polluted Delta
52%inclusion119 decks229 decks
14%synergy
Morphic Pool
52%inclusion119 decks229 decks
18%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
47%inclusion107 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion104 decks229 decks
-13%synergy
Caves of Koilos
42%inclusion97 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion97 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
40%inclusion91 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Isolated Chapel
38%inclusion88 decks229 decks
-3%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion73 decks229 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
31%inclusion70 decks229 decks
-10%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
29%inclusion67 decks228 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
29%inclusion66 decks229 decks
8%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
28%inclusion64 decks229 decks
12%synergy
Sunken Hollow
27%inclusion62 decks229 decks
-13%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
25%inclusion57 decks228 decks
14%synergy
Valgavoth's Lair
24%inclusion55 decks228 decks
21%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
22%inclusion50 decks229 decks
-16%synergy
City of Brass
21%inclusion48 decks229 decks
6%synergy
Tundra
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Scrubland
21%inclusion47 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Underground Sea
20%inclusion46 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Mana Confluence
18%inclusion42 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
18%inclusion41 decks229 decks
10%synergy
Azorius Chancery
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
17%inclusion40 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
17%inclusion38 decks229 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
16%inclusion36 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
15%inclusion34 decks229 decks
9%synergy
Fell the Profane
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Windswept Heath
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
5%synergy
Obscura Storefront
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
4%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
14%inclusion32 decks229 decks
-1%synergy
Brightclimb Pathway
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
7%synergy
Contaminated Landscape
14%inclusion31 decks229 decks
0%synergy
Temple of Deceit
13%inclusion30 decks229 decks
-4%synergy