EDH Optimizer
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
Legendary Creature — Human Advisor · 1GG
Color identity: Green
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage is green: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones.
Rules text:
Hexproof (This creature can't be the target of spells or abilities your opponents control.)
Zuo Ci can't be blocked by creatures with horsemanship.
Reference price of the card: €26.23
Average lands in decks for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage: 36
Build your Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
🛠️ Build a deck for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage 📥 Analyze my deck🎲 How the average Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage deck starts over 4,000 games
The list people actually play per EDHREC (the 99 most-included cards, with its average land count), simulated with the EDH Optimizer engine: hands, mulligans, lands, curve and commander. It does not model opponents; it measures whether the plan gets going.
Deck health of the average list: B (67/100)
- Consistency66
- Speed55
- Interaction34
- Resilience80
- Closing97
See the cards of the average deck · 99 cards, 36 lands (5 nonbasic, 31 Forest)
Snake Umbra · Sol Ring · Llanowar Elves · Bear Umbra · Rancor · Beast Within · Blanchwood Armor · Kenrith's Transformation · Ancestral Mask · Blackblade Reforged · Emerald Medallion · Fyndhorn Elves · Strong Back · Wild Growth · Arbor Elf · Elvish Mystic · Lion Umbra · Nature's Claim · Spider Umbra · Hydra's Growth · Rishkar's Expertise · Colossification · Mithril Coat · Utopia Sprawl · Birds of Paradise · Nature's Lore · Three Visits · Cultivate · Krosan Grip · Rampant Growth · Sanctum Weaver · Tanglespan Lookout · Audacity · Boar Umbra · Hammer of Nazahn · Harmonize · Kodama's Reach · Power Fist · Shadowspear · Trailblazer's Boots · Basilisk Collar · Commander's Plate · Eternal Witness · Ring of Kalonia · Song of the Dryads · Unnatural Growth · Bala Ged Recovery // Bala Ged Sanctuary · Colossal Majesty · Enchantress's Presence · Haunted Cloak · Heroic Intervention · Hunter's Insight · Loxodon Warhammer · Obscuring Haze · Reclamation Sage · Setessan Champion · Staff of Titania · Sylvan Library · Argothian Enchantress · Eidolon of Blossoms · Fog · Forgotten Ancient · Indomitable Might · Rogue's Passage · Boseiju, Who Endures · War Room · Ba Sing Se · Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
🃏 Recommended cards for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
The highest-synergy cards in decks for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Snake Umbra | 77% | +71% |
| Bear Umbra | 63% | +54% |
| Rancor | 63% | +53% |
| Ancestral Mask | 54% | +52% |
| Strong Back | 54% | +52% |
| Spider Umbra | 51% | +49% |
| Blanchwood Armor | 60% | +48% |
| Lion Umbra | 51% | +48% |
| Blackblade Reforged | 54% | +45% |
| Colossification | 46% | +42% |
| Hydra's Growth | 49% | +42% |
| Mithril Coat | 46% | +41% |
| Tanglespan Lookout | 40% | +39% |
| Sanctum Weaver | 40% | +39% |
| Kenrith's Transformation | 57% | +37% |
| Hammer of Nazahn | 37% | +36% |
| Audacity | 37% | +35% |
| Boar Umbra | 37% | +35% |
| Shadowspear | 37% | +34% |
| Trailblazer's Boots | 37% | +34% |
| Power Fist | 37% | +33% |
| Ring of Kalonia | 34% | +33% |
| Nature's Claim | 51% | +32% |
| Setessan Champion | 31% | +30% |
💰 The best cards for your Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Snake Umbra
- Rancor
- Ancestral Mask
- Strong Back
- Spider Umbra
- Blanchwood Armor
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Bear Umbra
- Sanctum Weaver
- Hammer of Nazahn
- Setessan Champion
- Basilisk Collar
- Eidolon of Blossoms
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Mithril Coat
- Shadowspear
- Power Fist
- Argothian Enchantress
- Commander's Plate
- Sword of Feast and Famine
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage
- Temur Sabertooth + Nyxbloom Ancient → Infinite ETB, Infinite LTB, Infinite blinking of most creatures, Infinite mana creatures you control can produce, Infinite storm count
- Lurking Roper + Presence of Gond + Essence Warden → Infinite creature tokens, Infinite ETB, Infinite lifegain, Infinite lifegain triggers
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Frequently asked questions
What is Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage's color identity?
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage is green: its deck can only run cards of that color plus colorless ones. Color identity comes from every mana symbol on the card, including those in the rules text, not just the casting cost.
What turn does Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage come down, and how often does the deck get stuck?
In the average Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage deck (the 99 most-included cards per EDHREC, with 36 lands), simulated 4,000 times, the commander comes down on turn 2.6 on average and is on the battlefield before turn 7 in 100 % of games. It misses at least one land drop in the first six turns 23 % of the time and floods 10 %. Deck health: B (67/100).
How many lands should a Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage deck run?
Real Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks run 36 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage?
The three highest-synergy cards are Snake Umbra, Bear Umbra, Rancor. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage decks.
What combos does Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage have?
Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage has 2 known combos. The most popular one is Temur Sabertooth + Nyxbloom Ancient. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Zuo Ci, the Mocking Sage deck cost?
You can start cheap: Snake Umbra, Rancor, Ancestral Mask are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.