Zur, Eternal Schemer (Commander) - Expensive Upgraded

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
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Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Eiganjo Dynastorian
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Mana Sculpt
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
16%synergy
Erode
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
15%synergy
Irma, Part-Time Mutant
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Inquisitive Glimmer
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
76%synergy
Enduring Curiosity
81%inclusion43 decks53 decks
73%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
85%inclusion45 decks53 decks
72%synergy
Enduring Tenacity
75%inclusion40 decks53 decks
68%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
66%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Demon of Fate's Design
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
61%synergy
Entity Tracker
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
60%synergy
Overlord of the Floodpits
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Replenish
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Black Market Connections
66%inclusion35 decks53 decks
51%synergy
Mystic Remora
58%inclusion31 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Mana Drain
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Soaring Lightbringer
57%inclusion30 decks53 decks
52%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
-13%synergy
Doomwake Giant
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
47%synergy
Overlord of the Mistmoors
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
49%synergy
Ghostly Prison
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Starfield Mystic
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Archetype of Courage
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Rhystic Study
60%inclusion32 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Tutor
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Necropotence
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Creatures
Zur the Enchanter
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
42%synergy
Archetype of Imagination
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
39%synergy
Overlord of the Balemurk
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Silent Hallcreeper
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
37%synergy
The Master of Keys
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Erebos, God of the Dead
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Heliod, God of the Sun
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Esper Sentinel
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Athreos, God of Passage
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Athreos, Shroud-Veiled
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Fear of Sleep Paralysis
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Ondu Spiritdancer
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Summon: Yojimbo
29%inclusion13 decks45 decks
28%synergy
Nightmare Shepherd
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Stenn, Paranoid Partisan
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
25%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Summon: Valefor
20%inclusion9 decks45 decks
20%synergy
Summon: Primal Odin
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Summon: Bahamut
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Scholar of New Horizons
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Thassa, Deep-Dwelling
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Alseid of Life's Bounty
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
18%inclusion9 decks50 decks
18%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Aminatou, Veil Piercer
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Grim Guardian
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
15%synergy
O'aka, Traveling Merchant
16%inclusion7 decks45 decks
14%synergy
Starnheim Courser
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Archon of Sun's Grace
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Spirited Companion
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Callaphe, Beloved of the Sea
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Nykthos Paragon
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Enduring Innocence
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Aegis of the Gods
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Summon: Shiva
10%inclusion5 decks52 decks
9%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Rune-Tail, Kitsune Ascendant
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Archfiend of the Dross
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Fear of Infinity
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Fate Unraveler
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Academy Rector
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Gwenom, Remorseless
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Summon: Knights of Round
6.7%inclusion3 decks45 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Counterspell
40%inclusion21 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Arcane Denial
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Void Rend
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Force of Negation
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Wrong Turn
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Reflection
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Dark Ritual
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Pact of Negation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Spider-Sense
13%inclusion5 decks38 decks
12%synergy
Everybody Lives!
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Saw in Half
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Mirrorform
11%inclusion3 decks28 decks
10%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fracture
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Generous Gift
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Stifle
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Hagra Mauling
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Frantic Search
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Trickbind
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Despark
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Thirst for Meaning
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Reins of Power
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Inkshield
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Sudden Substitution
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Extinguish All Hope
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Resurgent Belief
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Dance of the Manse
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Damn
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Toxic Deluge
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Brilliant Restoration
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Ponder
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Lórien Revealed
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Agadeem's Awakening
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Redress Fate
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Diabolic Intent
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Donate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Fateful Handoff
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-7%synergy
Shifting Grift
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Abandon
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-11%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Bident of Thassa
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Cloud Key
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
17%synergy
Dowsing Dagger
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Buster Sword
11%inclusion5 decks45 decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
The Golden Throne
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Estrid's Invocation
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
43%synergy
Sphere of Safety
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Propaganda
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
36%synergy
Mirrormade
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Grasp of Fate
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Haunting
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
35%synergy
Court of Vantress
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Omniscience
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Secret Arcade // Dusty Parlor
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
27%synergy
Sanguine Bond
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
23%synergy
Opalescence
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Enchanted Evening
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
27%synergy
One with the Multiverse
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Valkyrie's Call
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
26%synergy
Blind Obedience
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Boon of the Spirit Realm
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Nine Lives
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Demonic Pact
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Exchange of Words
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
21%synergy
Land Tax
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Mirror Room // Fractured Realm
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Exquisite Blood
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
14%synergy
Lich's Mastery
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Impostor Syndrome
18%inclusion7 decks39 decks
16%synergy
Unholy Annex // Ritual Chamber
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Cacophony Unleashed
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
13%synergy
Brave the Sands
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
14%synergy
The Trickster-God's Heist
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Nefarious Lich
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Monologue Tax
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Aura of Silence
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Greed
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Smuggler's Share
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Oubliette
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Reconnaissance Mission
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Extravagant Replication
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Restricted Office // Lecture Hall
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
No Mercy
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Parallax Wave
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
9%synergy
The Meathook Massacre
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Copy Enchantment
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Nowhere to Run
9.4%inclusion5 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Battles
Invasion of Theros
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
34%synergy
Utility Lands
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
51%inclusion27 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
49%inclusion26 decks53 decks
30%synergy
Reliquary Tower
34%inclusion18 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Bojuka Bog
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Urza's Saga
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
13%inclusion6 decks45 decks
10%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
12%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
3%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
3%synergy
Lotus Field
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
94%inclusion50 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Arcane Signet
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
55%inclusion29 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Progress
53%inclusion28 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
45%inclusion24 decks53 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
-1%synergy
Orzhov Signet
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Signet
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Dimir Signet
23%inclusion12 decks53 decks
-8%synergy
Staff of Compleation
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion7 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Mox Amber
11%inclusion6 decks53 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
7.5%inclusion4 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.5%inclusion3 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.7%inclusion3 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Tundra
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
84%synergy
Scrubland
100%inclusion53 decks53 decks
84%synergy
Underground Sea
98%inclusion52 decks53 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion51 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Godless Shrine
92%inclusion49 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Watery Grave
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
91%inclusion48 decks53 decks
40%synergy
Island
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion47 decks53 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
87%inclusion46 decks53 decks
48%synergy
Swamp
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Polluted Delta
83%inclusion44 decks53 decks
45%synergy
Sea of Clouds
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
44%synergy
Raffine's Tower
79%inclusion42 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Marsh Flats
77%inclusion41 decks53 decks
41%synergy
Morphic Pool
72%inclusion38 decks53 decks
38%synergy
Vault of Champions
70%inclusion37 decks53 decks
37%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion25 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
43%inclusion23 decks53 decks
28%synergy
Sink into Stupor
42%inclusion22 decks53 decks
29%synergy
Mana Confluence
38%inclusion20 decks53 decks
24%synergy
Isolated Chapel
36%inclusion19 decks53 decks
-5%synergy
Shadowy Backstreet
32%inclusion17 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Glacial Fortress
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
-12%synergy
Undercity Sewers
30%inclusion16 decks53 decks
16%synergy
Fell the Profane
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-26%synergy
Underground River
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-6%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-4%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
28%inclusion15 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
19%synergy
Caves of Koilos
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
-9%synergy
Reflecting Pool
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
6%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
26%inclusion14 decks53 decks
15%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
22%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
25%inclusion13 decks53 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
7%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
18%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
21%inclusion11 decks53 decks
10%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
8%synergy
Windswept Heath
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Arid Mesa
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
9%synergy
Shattered Sanctum
19%inclusion10 decks53 decks
2%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Gate
17%inclusion9 decks53 decks
11%synergy
Orzhov Basilica
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion8 decks53 decks
4%synergy