Joshua Rosfield // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept (Commander)

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.
Deck Filters
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Flashback
21%inclusion216 decks1.03K decks
16%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
10%inclusion107 decks1.10K decks
9%synergy
Splinter's Technique
6.4%inclusion169 decks2.66K decks
5%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
1.6%inclusion35 decks2.13K decks
1%synergy
Prismari, the Inspiration
1.5%inclusion16 decks1.10K decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Culling the Weak
93%inclusion7.11K decks7.69K decks
87%synergy
Demonic Consultation
92%inclusion7.06K decks7.69K decks
84%synergy
Brain Freeze
92%inclusion7.04K decks7.69K decks
84%synergy
Tainted Pact
91%inclusion6.97K decks7.69K decks
84%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
91%inclusion7.01K decks7.69K decks
84%synergy
Ad Nauseam
88%inclusion6.79K decks7.69K decks
83%synergy
Diabolic Intent
90%inclusion6.95K decks7.69K decks
83%synergy
Mental Misstep
89%inclusion6.85K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Flare of Duplication
86%inclusion6.55K decks7.62K decks
82%synergy
Necropotence
89%inclusion6.82K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
96%inclusion7.38K decks7.69K decks
59%synergy
Mystic Remora
93%inclusion7.18K decks7.69K decks
78%synergy
Deflecting Swat
91%inclusion7.03K decks7.69K decks
72%synergy
Cabal Ritual
91%inclusion7K decks7.69K decks
81%synergy
Pact of Negation
90%inclusion6.92K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Flusterstorm
89%inclusion6.87K decks7.69K decks
81%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
89%inclusion6.84K decks7.69K decks
81%synergy
Rite of Flame
88%inclusion6.79K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
88%inclusion6.74K decks7.69K decks
79%synergy
Force of Will
87%inclusion6.72K decks7.69K decks
77%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
93%inclusion7.17K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Demonic Tutor
93%inclusion7.16K decks7.69K decks
72%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
92%inclusion7.11K decks7.69K decks
77%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
92%inclusion7.10K decks7.69K decks
84%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
92%inclusion7.07K decks7.69K decks
72%synergy
Jeska's Will
91%inclusion7.03K decks7.69K decks
75%synergy
Chrome Mox
91%inclusion7.02K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
91%inclusion7.01K decks7.69K decks
68%synergy
Mystical Tutor
91%inclusion6.99K decks7.69K decks
77%synergy
Gamble
91%inclusion6.98K decks7.69K decks
81%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
86%inclusion6.64K decks7.69K decks
75%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
80%inclusion2.32K decks2.89K decks
69%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
80%inclusion5.88K decks7.39K decks
72%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
79%inclusion6.08K decks7.69K decks
73%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
58%inclusion4.48K decks7.69K decks
40%synergy
Opposition Agent
12%inclusion916 decks7.69K decks
7%synergy
Dockside Extortionist
10%inclusion780 decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Spider-Punk
7.6%inclusion331 decks4.34K decks
7%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
7.2%inclusion358 decks5K decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.7%inclusion518 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.8%inclusion443 decks7.69K decks
-1%synergy
Goblin Welder
5.6%inclusion428 decks7.69K decks
4%synergy
Instants
Final Fortune
84%inclusion6.44K decks7.69K decks
78%synergy
Chain of Vapor
84%inclusion6.43K decks7.69K decks
78%synergy
Pyroblast
83%inclusion6.39K decks7.69K decks
78%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
82%inclusion6.31K decks7.69K decks
76%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
74%inclusion5.73K decks7.69K decks
69%synergy
Daze
67%inclusion5.15K decks7.69K decks
65%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
63%inclusion4.88K decks7.69K decks
33%synergy
Swan Song
62%inclusion4.78K decks7.69K decks
43%synergy
Deadly Rollick
59%inclusion4.50K decks7.69K decks
41%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion3.82K decks7.69K decks
40%synergy
Force of Negation
47%inclusion3.58K decks7.69K decks
38%synergy
Rain of Filth
45%inclusion3.46K decks7.69K decks
43%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
41%inclusion3K decks7.38K decks
36%synergy
Brainstorm
22%inclusion1.70K decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
16%inclusion1.21K decks7.69K decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
15%inclusion1.16K decks7.69K decks
-6%synergy
Misdirection
11%inclusion884 decks7.69K decks
10%synergy
Dispel
11%inclusion883 decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Mana Drain
11%inclusion820 decks7.69K decks
-5%synergy
Entomb
10%inclusion792 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Spell Pierce
10%inclusion770 decks7.69K decks
7%synergy
Snapback
8.7%inclusion669 decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.7%inclusion368 decks4.23K decks
0%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion635 decks7.62K decks
-1%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
7.2%inclusion551 decks7.69K decks
4%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
6.4%inclusion493 decks7.69K decks
4%synergy
Desperate Ritual
6.1%inclusion466 decks7.69K decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.0%inclusion464 decks7.69K decks
6%synergy
Slaughter Pact
5.9%inclusion455 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Intuition
5.7%inclusion438 decks7.69K decks
4%synergy
Miscast
5.6%inclusion429 decks7.69K decks
4%synergy
Counterspell
5.4%inclusion415 decks7.69K decks
-39%synergy
Lim-Dûl's Vault
5.3%inclusion405 decks7.69K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
86%inclusion6.62K decks7.69K decks
63%synergy
Imperial Seal
86%inclusion6.61K decks7.69K decks
79%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
85%inclusion6.50K decks7.69K decks
75%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
79%inclusion6.10K decks7.69K decks
74%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
77%inclusion5.95K decks7.69K decks
73%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
73%inclusion5.59K decks7.69K decks
68%synergy
Infernal Plunge
73%inclusion5.58K decks7.69K decks
71%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
72%inclusion5.53K decks7.69K decks
66%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
72%inclusion5.51K decks7.69K decks
68%synergy
Last Chance
59%inclusion4.57K decks7.69K decks
57%synergy
Timetwister
49%inclusion3.80K decks7.69K decks
47%synergy
Demonic Counsel
40%inclusion2.83K decks7.01K decks
36%synergy
Warrior's Oath
40%inclusion3.07K decks7.69K decks
38%synergy
Grim Tutor
29%inclusion2.25K decks7.69K decks
25%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
28%inclusion2.18K decks7.69K decks
24%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion772 decks7.69K decks
9%synergy
Reanimate
8.9%inclusion687 decks7.69K decks
-16%synergy
Toxic Deluge
8.9%inclusion686 decks7.69K decks
-11%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
8.1%inclusion437 decks5.40K decks
6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.0%inclusion460 decks7.69K decks
-14%synergy
Ponder
5.3%inclusion404 decks7.69K decks
-3%synergy
Peer into the Abyss
5.2%inclusion403 decks7.69K decks
0%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
78%inclusion5.97K decks7.69K decks
74%synergy
Grinding Station
61%inclusion4.67K decks7.69K decks
59%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion2.94K decks7.69K decks
26%synergy
Vexing Bauble
31%inclusion2.36K decks7.60K decks
29%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
11%inclusion810 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.3%inclusion483 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.1%inclusion468 decks7.69K decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Necrodominance
62%inclusion4.73K decks7.61K decks
60%synergy
Dress Down
10%inclusion800 decks7.69K decks
10%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.7%inclusion671 decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.7%inclusion512 decks7.69K decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Ancient Tomb
87%inclusion6.72K decks7.69K decks
75%synergy
Phyrexian Tower
83%inclusion6.38K decks7.69K decks
77%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
80%inclusion6.12K decks7.69K decks
64%synergy
City of Traitors
70%inclusion5.35K decks7.69K decks
66%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion807 decks5.40K decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
9.1%inclusion696 decks7.69K decks
4%synergy
Emergence Zone
8.7%inclusion672 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
98%inclusion7.56K decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Arcane Signet
96%inclusion7.37K decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
95%inclusion7.29K decks7.69K decks
84%synergy
Mox Amber
93%inclusion7.18K decks7.69K decks
88%synergy
Springleaf Drum
92%inclusion7.05K decks7.69K decks
89%synergy
Mana Vault
91%inclusion6.98K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Mox Opal
89%inclusion6.87K decks7.69K decks
82%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
87%inclusion6.68K decks7.69K decks
81%synergy
Mox Diamond
84%inclusion6.50K decks7.69K decks
78%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
84%inclusion6.43K decks7.69K decks
34%synergy
Paradise Mantle
83%inclusion6.37K decks7.69K decks
81%synergy
Grim Monolith
74%inclusion5.73K decks7.69K decks
70%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
66%inclusion5.06K decks7.69K decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion3.36K decks7.69K decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion2.70K decks7.69K decks
0%synergy
Chromatic Star
23%inclusion1.75K decks7.69K decks
22%synergy
Mana Crypt
10%inclusion789 decks7.69K decks
9%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion7.44K decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Watery Grave
93%inclusion7.17K decks7.69K decks
46%synergy
Polluted Delta
93%inclusion7.13K decks7.69K decks
58%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
92%inclusion7.11K decks7.69K decks
57%synergy
Scalding Tarn
92%inclusion7.04K decks7.69K decks
59%synergy
Blood Crypt
91%inclusion7.03K decks7.69K decks
46%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
87%inclusion6.73K decks7.69K decks
80%synergy
City of Brass
85%inclusion6.54K decks7.69K decks
72%synergy
Flooded Strand
85%inclusion6.53K decks7.69K decks
74%synergy
Badlands
85%inclusion6.51K decks7.69K decks
69%synergy
Underground Sea
84%inclusion6.47K decks7.69K decks
69%synergy
Volcanic Island
84%inclusion6.45K decks7.69K decks
69%synergy
Misty Rainforest
83%inclusion6.39K decks7.69K decks
73%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
82%inclusion6.33K decks7.69K decks
73%synergy
Marsh Flats
82%inclusion6.30K decks7.69K decks
72%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion6.20K decks7.69K decks
71%synergy
Wooded Foothills
77%inclusion5.89K decks7.69K decks
68%synergy
Steam Vents
74%inclusion5.66K decks7.69K decks
28%synergy
Mana Confluence
66%inclusion5.04K decks7.69K decks
54%synergy
Undercity Sewers
44%inclusion3.40K decks7.69K decks
32%synergy
Starting Town
35%inclusion1.75K decks5K decks
30%synergy
Morphic Pool
24%inclusion1.83K decks7.69K decks
-8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
22%inclusion1.69K decks7.69K decks
-34%synergy
Gemstone Mine
20%inclusion1.50K decks7.69K decks
18%synergy
Island
19%inclusion1.43K decks7.69K decks
-74%synergy
Swamp
17%inclusion1.33K decks7.69K decks
-75%synergy
Luxury Suite
17%inclusion1.32K decks7.69K decks
-14%synergy
Training Center
16%inclusion1.22K decks7.69K decks
-16%synergy
Mountain
15%inclusion1.14K decks7.69K decks
-77%synergy
Mount Doom
13%inclusion966 decks7.69K decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
11%inclusion812 decks7.69K decks
8%synergy
Spire of Industry
10%inclusion762 decks7.69K decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
10%inclusion748 decks7.69K decks
-1%synergy
Underground River
8.5%inclusion651 decks7.69K decks
-19%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.3%inclusion635 decks7.62K decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
7.3%inclusion558 decks7.69K decks
-22%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
6.3%inclusion482 decks7.69K decks
-21%synergy