Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Card Draw

Bennie Smith
Jun 2, 2026
The Tectonic Shift from EDH to Commander
It's really been 15 years since Commander 2011? Bennie was playing & writing about EDH then and shares his memories of that momentous release!
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Moxfield
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Fractal Anomaly
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
5%synergy
Emeritus of Ideation
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Joined Researchers
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Dirgur Focusmage
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Humble Defector
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
79%synergy
Nine Lives
78%inclusion87 decks112 decks
75%synergy
Role Reversal
76%inclusion85 decks112 decks
73%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
71%inclusion79 decks112 decks
68%synergy
Hithlain Rope
68%inclusion76 decks112 decks
66%synergy
Bazaar Trader
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
64%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Akroan Horse
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
60%synergy
Paradox Haze
59%inclusion66 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
54%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion70 decks112 decks
51%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
58%inclusion65 decks112 decks
56%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
56%inclusion34 decks61 decks
54%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
55%inclusion62 decks112 decks
53%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
49%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
50%inclusion48 decks96 decks
48%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
49%inclusion54 decks111 decks
46%synergy
Puca's Mischief
48%inclusion54 decks112 decks
46%synergy
Rust Elemental
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Teferi's Protection
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Farewell
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Mystical Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Gamble
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
2%synergy
The One Ring
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Perplexing Chimera
46%inclusion52 decks112 decks
44%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
44%inclusion49 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Goblin Cadets
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Steel Golem
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
41%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Coveted Falcon
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
35%synergy
Grid Monitor
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
34%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
33%synergy
The Locust God
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Body of Knowledge
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
32%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Windborn Muse
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
29%inclusion24 decks84 decks
27%synergy
The Second Doctor
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
24%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Cinder Giant
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
18%synergy
Fog Bank
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Daring Thief
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion13 decks103 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Flumph
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Soulless Jailer
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Gilded Drake
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.1%inclusion10 decks110 decks
8%synergy
The Council of Four
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Wall of Denial
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Sokrates, Athenian Teacher
8.1%inclusion9 decks111 decks
7%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Treasure Nabber
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Spawnbroker
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Homunculus Horde
6.8%inclusion7 decks103 decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Swords to Plowshares
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
-27%synergy
Wrong Turn
39%inclusion44 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Path to Exile
35%inclusion39 decks112 decks
-14%synergy
Sudden Substitution
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Chaos Warp
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Reins of Power
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Negate
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Mana Drain
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Swan Song
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Shifting Borders
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Brand
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-10%synergy
Deflecting Swat
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Everybody Lives!
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.2%inclusion9 decks110 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Aetherize
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-15%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Pongify
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Angel's Grace
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Oblation
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Wear // Tear
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Valakut Awakening
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Erode
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
39%synergy
Shifting Grift
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Fractured Identity
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Supreme Verdict
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Political Trickery
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Donate
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Modify Memory
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Minds Aglow
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Cultural Exchange
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Legerdemain
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Thieves' Auction
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Time Wipe
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Leave // Chance
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Wrath of God
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Vandalblast
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Splatter Technique
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
36%synergy
Crown of Doom
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Jinxed Idol
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
24%inclusion25 decks105 decks
23%synergy
Wedding Ring
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
22%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Jinxed Choker
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Venser's Journal
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Temple Bell
15%inclusion17 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
13%inclusion12 decks94 decks
12%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Font of Mythos
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Jinxed Ring
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Folio of Fancies
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Spellbook
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Contested Game Ball
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Cursed Recording
5.5%inclusion6 decks110 decks
5%synergy
Horn of Greed
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
40%synergy
Aggressive Mining
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
38%synergy
Moderation
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Solitary Confinement
30%inclusion34 decks112 decks
29%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
28%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
25%synergy
Curse of Opulence
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
21%synergy
Transcendence
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
19%synergy
Mirrormade
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
17%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
17%inclusion19 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Grasp of Fate
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Solemnity
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Oblivion Ring
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
13%inclusion14 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Detention Sphere
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Ominous Seas
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Thought Lash
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Banishing Light
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Delaying Shield
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Island Sanctuary
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Smoke
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Wizard Class
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-3%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Assemble the Legion
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Form of the Dragon
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Copy Enchantment
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mana Flare
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Wild Research
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Embargo
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Share the Spoils
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Conjured Currency
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Court of Vantress
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lightmine Field
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Dissipation Field
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Planar Disruption
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
16%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
84%inclusion94 decks112 decks
50%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
34%inclusion38 decks112 decks
31%synergy
Homeward Path
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
26%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Contested War Zone
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Kher Keep
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.9%inclusion8 decks90 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
7.1%inclusion8 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.3%inclusion7 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
83%inclusion93 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Sol Ring
81%inclusion91 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Thought Vessel
66%inclusion74 decks112 decks
43%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
37%synergy
Azorius Signet
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Signet
36%inclusion40 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Coveted Jewel
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
23%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
21%inclusion24 decks112 decks
-23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-21%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
19%inclusion21 decks112 decks
-24%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion15 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Banner
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
9%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Misleading Signpost
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
97%inclusion109 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion108 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
95%inclusion106 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
90%inclusion101 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
69%inclusion77 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion73 decks112 decks
7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion60 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
53%inclusion59 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion56 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
47%inclusion53 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Sacred Foundry
43%inclusion48 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion46 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion45 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Sea of Clouds
38%inclusion43 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
38%inclusion42 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Training Center
37%inclusion41 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Deserted Beach
33%inclusion37 decks112 decks
11%synergy
Spectator Seating
31%inclusion35 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Shivan Reef
29%inclusion33 decks112 decks
-13%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
29%inclusion32 decks112 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion31 decks112 decks
-16%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
15%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion30 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
26%inclusion29 decks112 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
25%inclusion28 decks112 decks
-2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
8%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion27 decks112 decks
5%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
14%synergy
Flooded Strand
23%inclusion26 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Scalding Tarn
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
22%inclusion25 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Rainbow Vale
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
20%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
21%inclusion23 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Perilous Landscape
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
20%inclusion22 decks112 decks
-5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion20 decks112 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion18 decks112 decks
4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion16 decks112 decks
-9%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
-11%synergy
Plateau
12%inclusion13 decks112 decks
0%synergy
Tundra
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
11%inclusion12 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Port Town
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-8%synergy
Tranquil Cove
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion11 decks112 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
3%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.9%inclusion10 decks112 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.0%inclusion9 decks112 decks
0%synergy