Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Budget Core Control

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Humble Defector
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
96%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
The Second Doctor
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
98%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
100%inclusion2 decks2 decks
98%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Coveted Falcon
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Akroan Horse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
48%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Chaos Lord
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bazaar Trader
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rust Elemental
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Serene Master
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goblin Cadets
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Marble Titan
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Howling Golem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Windborn Muse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Academy Loremaster
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Body of Knowledge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Bastion Protector
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Burnished Hart
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Marching Duodrone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Zenith Chronicler
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Spawnbroker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Steel Golem
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Daring Thief
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
45%synergy
Negate
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Arcane Denial
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
51%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-1%synergy
Wrong Turn
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Generous Gift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
46%synergy
Muddle the Mixture
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Chef's Kiss
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jwari Disruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Reins of Power
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Shifting Borders
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Path to Exile
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-15%synergy
Sudden Substitution
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Sorceries
Shifting Grift
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Role Reversal
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Harmless Offering
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Modify Memory
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
99%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Hithlain Rope
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Weakstone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Giant's Amulet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Jinxed Choker
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirror Shield
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Contested Game Ball
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Jinxed Idol
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mask of Avacyn
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Bloodthirsty Blade
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Glass Casket
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Angel's Trumpet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Helm of Awakening
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Enchantments
Nine Lives
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
97%synergy
Retro-Mutation
100%inclusion1 decks1 decks
100%synergy
Puca's Mischief
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
66%synergy
Banishing Light
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
64%synergy
Observed Stasis
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Web Up
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Spider-Man No More
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Detention Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Grasp of Fate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Unable to Scream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conjured Currency
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mass Hysteria
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Rule of Law
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Moderation
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planar Disruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Deafening Silence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Heart of Light
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Stasis Snare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Fevered Visions
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Seismic Assault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Flare
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Witness Protection
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Curator's Ward
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ashling's Prerogative
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Oblivion Ring
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Share the Spoils
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Roaring Furnace // Steaming Sauna
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dovescape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Dog Umbra
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Ocular Halo
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Conclave Tribunal
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Propaganda
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Cast Out
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Transcendence
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Aggressive Mining
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Planeswalkers
Mordenkainen
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Contested War Zone
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Fellwar Stone
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
68%synergy
Sol Ring
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
-22%synergy
Coveted Jewel
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
65%synergy
Talisman of Progress
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Boros Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Thought Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
10%synergy
Firemind Vessel
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Azorius Signet
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
2%synergy
Jeskai Banner
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Exotic Orchard
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
38%synergy
Mystic Monastery
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
41%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion3 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
12%synergy
Shivan Reef
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
25%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
50%synergy
Sulfur Falls
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
43%synergy
Evolving Wilds
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
40%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
67%inclusion2 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Radiant Summit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
38%synergy
Azorius Chancery
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Rush of Inspiration
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
28%synergy
Port Town
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Prairie Stream
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-6%synergy
Warped Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Tranquil Cove
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
26%synergy
Razorgrass Ambush
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Ferrous Lake
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
17%synergy
Thriving Isle
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
29%synergy
Battlefield Forge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
9%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
20%synergy
Naya Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Sejiri Refuge
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Boros Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Grixis Panorama
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
11%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
7%synergy
Boros Garrison
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
24%synergy
Jwari Disruption
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Legion Leadership
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy
Path of Ancestry
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Guildgate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thriving Heath
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
30%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
-19%synergy
Perilous Landscape
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
21%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
8%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
27%synergy