Barnabas Tharmr // Cecil Harvey (Commander) - Wheels

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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the WeaverKraum, Ludevic's Opus // Tymna the Weaver

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Harvey McGuinness
Mar 31, 2026
The Biggest Meta Changes in the History of cEDH
cEDH has seen some big changes over the years, but which ones were the most important and meta-defining? Let's look at the timeline.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Cool but Rude
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Windfall
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
57%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
75%inclusion84 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Voice of Victory
72%inclusion28 decks39 decks
45%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Notion Thief
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Mystic Remora
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Tataru Taru
56%inclusion19 decks34 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
72%inclusion81 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Esper Sentinel
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Top Cards
Swan Song
72%inclusion81 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Dark Ritual
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Silence
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Force of Negation
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
34%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
87%inclusion97 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Smothering Tithe
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
79%inclusion88 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Underworld Breach
73%inclusion82 decks112 decks
42%synergy
Demonic Tutor
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Ancient Tomb
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Force of Will
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
67%inclusion75 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Creatures
Grand Abolisher
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
52%inclusion58 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
50%inclusion9 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Opposition Agent
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Mockingbird
39%inclusion37 decks94 decks
16%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Ledger Shredder
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
35%inclusion33 decks95 decks
14%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
30%inclusion7 decks23 decks
18%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
22%inclusion20 decks93 decks
17%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Serra Ascendant
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Queza, Augur of Agonies
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Gilded Drake
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Loyal Apprentice
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Grim Hireling
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Jace's Archivist
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Shabraz, the Skyshark
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Fate Unraveler
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Razorkin Needlehead
11%inclusion9 decks81 decks
10%synergy
Phantasmal Image
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
10%inclusion5 decks51 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Alms Collector
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Tergrid, God of Fright
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Chasm Skulker
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Whirlpool Warrior
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Flesh Duplicate
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mayhem Devil
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
4%synergy
Abigale, Eloquent First-Year
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Curious Colossus
5.6%inclusion1 decks18 decks
5%synergy
Baleful Strix
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-24%synergy
Malcolm, Alluring Scoundrel
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Flusterstorm
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Demonic Consultation
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
61%inclusion68 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Brain Freeze
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Tainted Pact
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Mental Misstep
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Pact of Negation
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion57 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Cabal Ritual
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Chain of Vapor
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Ad Nauseam
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
33%inclusion31 decks94 decks
15%synergy
Pyroblast
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Final Fortune
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Culling the Weak
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Path to Exile
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Counterspell
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Deadly Rollick
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dispel
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Protection
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Snapback
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Rain of Filth
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
13%inclusion3 decks24 decks
10%synergy
Negate
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
2%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Snap
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Miscast
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Anguished Unmaking
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Orim's Chant
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Angel's Grace
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
3%synergy
Flare of Duplication
6.9%inclusion7 decks102 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Generous Gift
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Entomb
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Wheel and Deal
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Imperial Seal
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Gamble
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Rite of Flame
45%inclusion50 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Whispering Madness
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Winds of Change
32%inclusion36 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Toxic Deluge
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Diabolic Intent
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Dark Deal
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Jeska's Will
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Burning Inquiry
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Timetwister
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Echo of Eons
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Molten Psyche
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Farewell
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Damn
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Ponder
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Grim Tutor
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The One Ring
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Howling Mine
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Grinding Station
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mindcrank
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Waste Not
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Dress Down
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Underworld Dreams
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Ominous Seas
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Necrodominance
5.9%inclusion6 decks102 decks
5%synergy
Animate Dead
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Planeswalkers
Narset, Parter of Veils
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Otawara, Soaring City
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Reliquary Tower
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
City of Traitors
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Mistrise Village
7.7%inclusion3 decks39 decks
-3%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion110 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion107 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
80%inclusion90 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Chrome Mox
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Lotus Petal
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Mox Diamond
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Mana Vault
63%inclusion71 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Mox Opal
62%inclusion69 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Mox Amber
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mana Crypt
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Jeweled Lotus
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Grim Monolith
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Dimir Signet
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Azorius Signet
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Rakdos Signet
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Izzet Signet
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
86%inclusion96 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Polluted Delta
85%inclusion95 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Scalding Tarn
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Marsh Flats
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
33%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
82%inclusion92 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Arid Mesa
79%inclusion89 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
79%inclusion88 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Watery Grave
77%inclusion86 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Mana Confluence
71%inclusion80 decks112 decks
33%synergy
City of Brass
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Underground Sea
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Badlands
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Scrubland
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Tundra
64%inclusion72 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Volcanic Island
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Misty Rainforest
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
60%inclusion67 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Plateau
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
57%inclusion64 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Steam Vents
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Windswept Heath
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Blood Crypt
49%inclusion55 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Godless Shrine
46%inclusion51 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Island
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
-27%synergy
Wooded Foothills
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Starting Town
38%inclusion13 decks34 decks
23%synergy
Morphic Pool
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Swamp
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
-28%synergy
Sacred Foundry
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Plains
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
-33%synergy
Mountain
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
-33%synergy
Spire of Industry
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-18%synergy
Cavern of Souls
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Raffine's Tower
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Xander's Lounge
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Raugrin Triome
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Luxury Suite
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Vault of Champions
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Spectator Seating
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Savai Triome
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Shivan Reef
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Sanctum
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-11%synergy