Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Core Control

Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
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Loki's Scepter
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Alicia Masters, Skilled Sculptor
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Secret Invasion
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
88%synergy
Humble Defector
85%inclusion28 decks33 decks
81%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Ghostly Prison
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Role Reversal
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
70%synergy
Puca's Mischief
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
68%synergy
Propaganda
79%inclusion26 decks33 decks
67%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
70%inclusion23 decks33 decks
67%synergy
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Bazaar Trader
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Hithlain Rope
67%inclusion22 decks33 decks
64%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Akroan Horse
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
-10%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
53%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
55%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
53%inclusion16 decks30 decks
52%synergy
Chaos Warp
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Steel Golem
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-12%synergy
Farewell
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Creatures
Rust Elemental
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Windborn Muse
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
40%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
38%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
37%inclusion7 decks19 decks
35%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
31%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Cadets
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Grid Monitor
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Coveted Falcon
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
The Second Doctor
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Cinder Giant
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Body of Knowledge
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Spawnbroker
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Fog Bank
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Gilded Drake
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Wall of Denial
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Baird, Steward of Argive
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Clever Impersonator
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Mesa Enchantress
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Entity Tracker
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Daring Thief
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
The Locust God
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Hope Estheim
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Weathered Wayfarer
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Spurnmage Advocate
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Sudden Substitution
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
44%synergy
Wrong Turn
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Reins of Power
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Counterspell
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Denial
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Shifting Borders
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Brand
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Negate
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Swan Song
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Oblation
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Unwind
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Everybody Lives!
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Erode
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
4%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Firestorm
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sphinx's Revelation
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Valakut Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Energybending
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Shifting Grift
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Harmless Offering
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Austere Command
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Legerdemain
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Fractured Identity
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Donate
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Modify Memory
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Supreme Verdict
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Political Trickery
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Cultural Exchange
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Time Wipe
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Switcheroo
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Scrambleverse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Minds Aglow
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Thieves' Auction
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rolling Earthquake
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Warp World
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Rite of Replication
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Dance of the Manse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Akroma's Vengeance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Leave // Chance
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
34%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Jinxed Choker
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Jinxed Idol
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
19%synergy
Crown of Doom
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Venser's Journal
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Jinxed Ring
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
10%inclusion3 decks30 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Assault Suit
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Recording
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Illusionist's Bracers
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Contested Game Ball
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Knowledge Pool
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Helm of Awakening
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Paradox Haze
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
46%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Grasp of Fate
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Statecraft
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
35%synergy
Detention Sphere
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Moderation
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Oblivion Ring
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Curse of Opulence
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
27%synergy
Solitary Confinement
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Transcendence
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Aggressive Mining
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
29%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Banishing Light
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
25%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
20%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Rest in Peace
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
13%synergy
Share the Spoils
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
15%synergy
Out of Time
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mana Flare
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Form of the Dragon
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Delaying Shield
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wizard Class
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Dissipation Field
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Touch the Spirit Realm
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Thought Lash
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Diplomatic Immunity
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Smoke
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Spider-Man No More
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Shiny Impetus
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Wild Research
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Cast Out
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Hardlight Containment
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Web Up
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
8%synergy
Dimensional Exile
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Retro-Mutation
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Barrier
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Bloodletting
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Sigil of the Empty Throne
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Psychic Impetus
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
39%synergy
Homeward Path
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
41%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
24%synergy
Maze of Ith
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Contested War Zone
18%inclusion6 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Kher Keep
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Desolate Lighthouse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Academy Ruins
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Ring
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
-7%synergy
Thought Vessel
61%inclusion20 decks33 decks
37%synergy
Fellwar Stone
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
36%inclusion12 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Coveted Jewel
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
32%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-14%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Jeskai Banner
6.1%inclusion2 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion33 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Island
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion30 decks33 decks
-4%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion29 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Mystic Monastery
82%inclusion27 decks33 decks
23%synergy
Exotic Orchard
73%inclusion24 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Fortress
58%inclusion19 decks33 decks
2%synergy
Sulfur Falls
55%inclusion18 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Sacred Foundry
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Sea of Clouds
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion17 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Steam Vents
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
48%inclusion16 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Spectator Seating
45%inclusion15 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Shivan Reef
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Evolving Wilds
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
16%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Training Center
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
12%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
42%inclusion14 decks33 decks
17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
28%synergy
Raugrin Triome
39%inclusion13 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
22%synergy
Rainbow Vale
33%inclusion11 decks33 decks
33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Battlefield Forge
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
-13%synergy
Deserted Beach
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
8%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
21%synergy
Mystic Gate
30%inclusion10 decks33 decks
18%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion9 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-5%synergy
Arid Mesa
21%inclusion7 decks33 decks
-6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
9%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
15%inclusion5 decks33 decks
-9%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
6%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
-16%synergy
Meticulous Archive
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
11%synergy
Thundering Falls
12%inclusion4 decks33 decks
3%synergy
Fabled Passage
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-2%synergy
Port Town
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-8%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
9.1%inclusion3 decks33 decks
-14%synergy