Cecil Harvey // Kraum, Ludevic's Opus (Commander) - Budget cEDH

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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Splinter's Technique
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1%synergy
Super Shredder
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0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Demonic Consultation
93%inclusion284 decks304 decks
64%synergy
Dark Ritual
95%inclusion290 decks304 decks
62%synergy
Grand Abolisher
91%inclusion277 decks304 decks
60%synergy
Brain Freeze
89%inclusion272 decks304 decks
60%synergy
Silence
91%inclusion277 decks304 decks
60%synergy
Tainted Pact
88%inclusion268 decks304 decks
59%synergy
Flusterstorm
86%inclusion261 decks304 decks
56%synergy
Ranger-Captain of Eos
82%inclusion249 decks304 decks
55%synergy
Ad Nauseam
79%inclusion241 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Mystic Remora
92%inclusion280 decks304 decks
54%synergy
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Esper Sentinel
92%inclusion280 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Swan Song
88%inclusion269 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Smothering Tithe
87%inclusion264 decks304 decks
42%synergy
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
87%inclusion263 decks304 decks
52%synergy
Deflecting Swat
84%inclusion256 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
84%inclusion255 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
84%inclusion254 decks304 decks
49%synergy
Gamble
83%inclusion252 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Mental Misstep
82%inclusion250 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Force of Negation
82%inclusion250 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Thassa's Oracle
96%inclusion292 decks304 decks
65%synergy
Demonic Tutor
94%inclusion285 decks304 decks
52%synergy
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion283 decks304 decks
62%synergy
Rhystic Study
93%inclusion283 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
91%inclusion276 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Force of Will
89%inclusion272 decks304 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
89%inclusion271 decks304 decks
53%synergy
Chrome Mox
89%inclusion271 decks304 decks
57%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
88%inclusion269 decks304 decks
46%synergy
Mystical Tutor
88%inclusion267 decks304 decks
57%synergy
Creatures
Orcish Bowmasters
82%inclusion249 decks304 decks
54%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
76%inclusion231 decks304 decks
50%synergy
Voice of Victory
74%inclusion199 decks270 decks
47%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
71%inclusion92 decks129 decks
48%synergy
Mockingbird
71%inclusion214 decks303 decks
47%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
64%inclusion194 decks303 decks
43%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
57%inclusion173 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Opposition Agent
53%inclusion162 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
53%inclusion162 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
47%inclusion143 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
43%inclusion130 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
41%inclusion126 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Tataru Taru
36%inclusion85 decks237 decks
19%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
34%inclusion51 decks149 decks
21%synergy
Archivist of Oghma
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
17%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Dauthi Voidwalker
21%inclusion64 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Ledger Shredder
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Serra Ascendant
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
-13%synergy
Notion Thief
10%inclusion30 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Pollywog Prodigy
7.6%inclusion23 decks303 decks
3%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
6.6%inclusion20 decks303 decks
4%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Phantasmal Image
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Mayhem Devil
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
0%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
5.1%inclusion12 decks237 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Pact of Negation
80%inclusion243 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
76%inclusion231 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Chain of Vapor
75%inclusion228 decks304 decks
50%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
73%inclusion223 decks304 decks
37%synergy
Cabal Ritual
71%inclusion217 decks304 decks
47%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
69%inclusion211 decks304 decks
44%synergy
Final Fortune
64%inclusion194 decks304 decks
42%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
62%inclusion188 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
61%inclusion185 decks304 decks
40%synergy
Culling the Weak
54%inclusion164 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
54%inclusion163 decks303 decks
36%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
51%inclusion155 decks304 decks
22%synergy
Intuition
51%inclusion154 decks304 decks
25%synergy
Pyroblast
47%inclusion142 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
39%inclusion118 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Rain of Filth
26%inclusion79 decks304 decks
18%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion77 decks303 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Rollick
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
15%synergy
Mana Drain
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Path to Exile
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Dispel
19%inclusion59 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Snapback
17%inclusion51 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Counterspell
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion38 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Angel's Grace
11%inclusion34 decks304 decks
8%synergy
March of Swirling Mist
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Orim's Chant
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Strix Serenade
9.2%inclusion28 decks303 decks
6%synergy
Spell Pierce
8.9%inclusion27 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Protection
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
-5%synergy
Miscast
7.2%inclusion22 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Fire Covenant
6.6%inclusion20 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Brainstorm
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
-1%synergy
Delay
5.9%inclusion18 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Negate
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Sorceries
Diabolic Intent
75%inclusion228 decks304 decks
48%synergy
Imperial Seal
65%inclusion198 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Rite of Flame
65%inclusion197 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Jeska's Will
54%inclusion164 decks304 decks
39%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
54%inclusion164 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Windfall
46%inclusion139 decks304 decks
32%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
43%inclusion131 decks304 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
24%inclusion73 decks304 decks
14%synergy
Reanimate
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
16%inclusion50 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
13%inclusion39 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Last Chance
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Grim Tutor
6.3%inclusion19 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wishclaw Talisman
80%inclusion244 decks304 decks
47%synergy
The One Ring
62%inclusion187 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Grinding Station
11%inclusion33 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Cursed Totem
8.2%inclusion25 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Enchantments
Necropotence
72%inclusion220 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Dress Down
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
9%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
82%inclusion248 decks304 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
72%inclusion219 decks304 decks
40%synergy
Mistrise Village
34%inclusion91 decks270 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Cephalid Coliseum
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Emergence Zone
6.9%inclusion21 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
99%inclusion302 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion292 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
91%inclusion278 decks304 decks
55%synergy
Mana Vault
85%inclusion258 decks304 decks
51%synergy
Fellwar Stone
84%inclusion254 decks304 decks
26%synergy
Mox Opal
75%inclusion228 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
69%inclusion210 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Mox Amber
60%inclusion182 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Mox Diamond
52%inclusion157 decks304 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
37%inclusion111 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion82 decks304 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
14%inclusion43 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion40 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Talisman of Hierarchy
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Grim Monolith
10%inclusion29 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
7.9%inclusion24 decks304 decks
-8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
96%inclusion292 decks304 decks
3%synergy
Polluted Delta
90%inclusion274 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
89%inclusion271 decks304 decks
39%synergy
Watery Grave
89%inclusion270 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Flooded Strand
88%inclusion269 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Marsh Flats
88%inclusion267 decks304 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
87%inclusion264 decks304 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
87%inclusion263 decks304 decks
36%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
84%inclusion256 decks304 decks
35%synergy
Arid Mesa
82%inclusion248 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Steam Vents
80%inclusion244 decks304 decks
41%synergy
Godless Shrine
80%inclusion242 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Blood Crypt
79%inclusion239 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
76%inclusion232 decks304 decks
47%synergy
Mana Confluence
76%inclusion232 decks304 decks
38%synergy
Exotic Orchard
76%inclusion231 decks304 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
76%inclusion230 decks304 decks
43%synergy
Misty Rainforest
64%inclusion196 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
63%inclusion190 decks304 decks
33%synergy
Windswept Heath
60%inclusion182 decks304 decks
34%synergy
Wooded Foothills
48%inclusion145 decks304 decks
30%synergy
Spire of Industry
44%inclusion133 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Cavern of Souls
41%inclusion124 decks304 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
39%inclusion119 decks304 decks
19%synergy
Island
35%inclusion105 decks304 decks
-32%synergy
Swamp
32%inclusion96 decks304 decks
-31%synergy
Sea of Clouds
30%inclusion92 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Starting Town
28%inclusion66 decks237 decks
12%synergy
Plains
27%inclusion83 decks304 decks
-36%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion81 decks304 decks
11%synergy
Tundra
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Underground Sea
26%inclusion80 decks304 decks
-7%synergy
Mountain
24%inclusion74 decks304 decks
-37%synergy
Badlands
23%inclusion71 decks304 decks
-10%synergy
Vault of Champions
23%inclusion69 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Scrubland
22%inclusion68 decks304 decks
-11%synergy
Volcanic Island
21%inclusion65 decks304 decks
-12%synergy
Luxury Suite
20%inclusion62 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
19%inclusion58 decks304 decks
12%synergy
Plateau
18%inclusion55 decks304 decks
-14%synergy
Tarnished Citadel
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
15%inclusion47 decks304 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
8%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion46 decks304 decks
6%synergy
Underground River
11%inclusion32 decks304 decks
1%synergy
Shivan Reef
10%inclusion31 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Caves of Koilos
9.2%inclusion28 decks304 decks
-2%synergy
Meticulous Archive
7.6%inclusion23 decks304 decks
2%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
5.6%inclusion17 decks304 decks
-4%synergy
Raucous Theater
5.3%inclusion16 decks304 decks
2%synergy