Commander mana base guide
Zur the Enchanter
Mana Base
Optimal land base for Zur the Enchanter — 36–38 lands, black / blue / white color requirements, and budget builds from $50 to $500+.
black / blue / whiteA starting mana base for Zur the Enchanter is a 36–38-land build tuned to its black / blue / white color identity and its control / combo / tutor game plan. Zur the Enchanter is a control deck that trades early tempo for late-game inevitability, so its manabase leans toward untapped lands — every tapped enter costs a real turn of tempo. Choose a $50, $100, $250, or $500 budget below to generate a land list. This guide covers priority land picks, color-source math, and a free builder that generates the full list with TCGplayer checkout.
Karsten math
Color requirements
Frank Karsten's source counts for a 37-land deck, by color.
11
black sources
11
blue sources
11
white sources
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Priority lands for Zur the Enchanter
Candidates to evaluate against your budget and the rest of your deck.
- 01Karakasprotection
- 02Reliquary Towercard_keep
- 03Mystic Sanctuaryspell_recursion
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Zur the Enchanter manabase by budget
How to build a Zur the Enchanter land base at each popular price point. Click a tier to open the builder pre-loaded with the commander and budget.
- $5036–38 lands
Start with affordable color sources and basics; reserve utility slots for the commander’s plan.
Build at $50 → - $10036–38 lands
Prioritize dependable color access. Compare the suggested upgrades with the $50 build.
Build at $100 → - $25036–38 lands
Compare stronger fixing and useful land interactions. Availability and prices determine what fits.
Build at $250 → - $50036–38 lands
Explore functional upgrades first. Expensive printings are optional, and a larger budget does not guarantee a stronger deck.
Build at $500 →
Solver reasoning
Why these lands
- ◆We have a hand-tuned profile for Zur the Enchanter.
- ◆Detected primary archetype: Control.
- ◆Secondary themes: Combo, .
Method
How to build a mana base for Zur the Enchanter
- 01Set land count to 36–38. Zur the Enchanter is a control deck that trades early tempo for late-game inevitability and needs that count to reliably hit drops.
- 02Cover color requirements. For a 37-land black / blue / white build, 11 black, 11 blue, 11 white sources — Frank Karsten's manabase math for a 100-card singleton.
- 03Slot priority lands first — Karakas, Reliquary Tower, Mystic Sanctuary. These earn their spot regardless of budget.
- 04Fill by budget: $50 = check + pain lands, $100 = add selective shocks, $250 = fetches, $500+ = original duals.
- 05Verify by running landfiller — the solver returns the exact list at your budget with a one-click TCGplayer cart.
Questions & Answers
FAQ
How many lands should a Zur the Enchanter deck run?
A starting point for Zur the Enchanter is 36–38 lands. As a control deck that trades early tempo for late-game inevitability, it leans toward mostly untapped lands — enters-tapped duals cost too much tempo when the game plan is racing. Adjust the count for your actual curve, ramp, draw, and playtesting. The builder supports 30–42 lands.
What is the best mana base for Zur the Enchanter?
The best mana base for Zur the Enchanter starts with these priority lands: Karakas, Reliquary Tower, Mystic Sanctuary. Fill the rest of the black / blue / white land base with untapped duals matching your budget — pain lands and check lands at $100, shocks + a few fetches at $250, and original duals at $500+. Always leave 1–2 utility land slots for the control plan.
What is the best land base for Zur the Enchanter on a budget?
A budget Zur the Enchanter land base can start with basic lands and affordable fixing that fits the black / blue / white identity. Evaluate utility lands against the colors your deck needs. Use the $50 budget preset to see which cards fit current prices. Casting consistency depends on your full deck; no fixed percentage is guaranteed.
How much does a Zur the Enchanter manabase cost?
Choose a land budget from $20 upward. The builder recommends specific lands using available card prices and reports the total. Start with $50 or $100, then compare the land changes before spending more.
Does Zur the Enchanter need fetch lands?
Fetch lands can help Zur the Enchanter access its colors when paired with suitable land types. Compare their cost and targets with other fixing; they are not mandatory for every build.
What color identity does Zur the Enchanter have?
Zur the Enchanter is a black / blue / white Commander (color identity: B, U, W). This determines the entire land base — every non-basic must fit inside this identity. For a 37-land deck, Zur the Enchanter needs 11 black sources, 11 blue sources, 11 white sources as starting source-count targets. Paste your decklist into the builder to account for its colored mana requirements.