Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Expensive Donate

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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Erode
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
4%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Bazaar Trader
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
75%synergy
Role Reversal
77%inclusion34 decks44 decks
74%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
75%inclusion33 decks44 decks
72%synergy
Nine Lives
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
68%synergy
Humble Defector
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
66%synergy
Gilded Drake
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
65%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
66%inclusion29 decks44 decks
64%synergy
Hithlain Rope
61%inclusion27 decks44 decks
59%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Top Cards
Ghostly Prison
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Akroan Horse
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Propaganda
57%inclusion25 decks44 decks
45%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
55%inclusion22 decks40 decks
53%synergy
Paradox Haze
55%inclusion24 decks44 decks
52%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
50%synergy
Shifting Grift
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
48%synergy
Mana Drain
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
47%inclusion14 decks30 decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Teferi's Protection
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Rhystic Study
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Ancient Tomb
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
The One Ring
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Mystical Tutor
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Farewell
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
42%inclusion18 decks43 decks
39%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Coveted Falcon
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
39%synergy
Steel Golem
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Rust Elemental
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Cadets
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Grid Monitor
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
26%inclusion9 decks35 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Giant
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
22%synergy
Esper Sentinel
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Clever Impersonator
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
The Locust God
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Nabber
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
The Second Doctor
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Loxodon Peacekeeper
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sun Titan
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Daring Thief
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Tataru Taru
8.6%inclusion3 decks35 decks
7%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.4%inclusion2 decks27 decks
3%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.3%inclusion3 decks41 decks
6%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Kor Cartographer
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Recruiter of the Guard
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Grand Abolisher
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Wan Shi Tong, Librarian
6.7%inclusion2 decks30 decks
4%synergy
PuPu UFO
5.9%inclusion2 decks34 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sudden Substitution
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
-25%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Deflecting Swat
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Path to Exile
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Wrong Turn
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
25%synergy
Chaos Warp
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
6%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Reins of Power
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Brand
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Shifting Borders
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Force of Negation
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Mirrorform
11%inclusion3 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Boros Charm
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Silence
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Wear // Tear
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Comeuppance
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Return the Favor
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Disallow
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Force of Will
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Unwind
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
43%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
32%synergy
Fractured Identity
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Political Trickery
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Donate
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Cultural Exchange
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Supreme Verdict
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Modify Memory
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Gamble
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Blasphemous Act
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Time Wipe
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Leave // Chance
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Thieves' Auction
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Legerdemain
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Insurrection
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Timetwister
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Crown of Doom
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Jinxed Idol
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
25%inclusion10 decks40 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Howling Mine
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Jinxed Choker
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
20%synergy
Venser's Journal
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
17%inclusion7 decks41 decks
16%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Jinxed Ring
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Shadowspear
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Cursed Recording
7.0%inclusion3 decks43 decks
6%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Folio of Fancies
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Tempting Contract
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Enchantments
Puca's Mischief
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
38%synergy
Statecraft
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
37%synergy
Aggressive Mining
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
35%synergy
Moderation
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
31%synergy
Land Tax
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
26%synergy
Transcendence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Mirrormade
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Grasp of Fate
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Thought Lash
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
18%synergy
Curse of Opulence
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Remora
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Oath of Lieges
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Solitary Confinement
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Detention Sphere
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Descent into Avernus
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Form of the Dragon
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Sphere of Safety
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Oblivion Ring
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Wild Research
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Solemnity
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Conjured Currency
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Planar Disruption
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Smoke
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Share the Spoils
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Delaying Shield
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Embargo
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Gift of Immortality
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Moat
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Collective Restraint
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Copy Artifact
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Monologue Tax
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Act of Authority
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Blood Moon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Exchange of Words
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Jeskai Ascendancy
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-8%synergy
Hive Mind
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
14%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
68%inclusion30 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Homeward Path
50%inclusion22 decks44 decks
49%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
45%inclusion20 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion18 decks44 decks
28%synergy
Maze of Ith
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
24%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Contested War Zone
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
16%synergy
Glacial Chasm
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Strip Mine
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Temple of the False God
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Thespian's Stage
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Field
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
7%synergy
Command Beacon
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Ishgard, the Holy See
5.7%inclusion2 decks35 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Thought Vessel
52%inclusion23 decks44 decks
29%synergy
Fellwar Stone
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Signet
39%inclusion17 decks44 decks
8%synergy
Izzet Signet
34%inclusion15 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Signet
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion12 decks44 decks
-16%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Coveted Jewel
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
21%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Chrome Mox
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Lotus Petal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Mox Opal
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Commander's Sphere
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
-5%synergy
Relic of Legends
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Mana Vault
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.8%inclusion3 decks44 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plateau
95%inclusion42 decks44 decks
84%synergy
Tundra
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
93%inclusion41 decks44 decks
82%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion40 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Mountain
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Island
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-7%synergy
Plains
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
-6%synergy
Arid Mesa
89%inclusion39 decks44 decks
61%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
86%inclusion38 decks44 decks
44%synergy
Flooded Strand
84%inclusion37 decks44 decks
54%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Sacred Foundry
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
41%synergy
Scalding Tarn
82%inclusion36 decks44 decks
55%synergy
Raugrin Triome
70%inclusion31 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Sea of Clouds
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
34%synergy
Training Center
64%inclusion28 decks44 decks
33%synergy
Spectator Seating
59%inclusion26 decks44 decks
30%synergy
Exotic Orchard
48%inclusion21 decks44 decks
-14%synergy
Rainbow Vale
43%inclusion19 decks44 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-19%synergy
Sulfur Falls
36%inclusion16 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
City of Brass
32%inclusion14 decks44 decks
23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
30%inclusion13 decks44 decks
-22%synergy
Reflecting Pool
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
19%synergy
Mana Confluence
25%inclusion11 decks44 decks
17%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion10 decks44 decks
1%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
20%inclusion9 decks44 decks
-17%synergy
Shivan Reef
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-24%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
-4%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Meticulous Archive
18%inclusion8 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Witch Enchanter
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
13%synergy
Battlefield Forge
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-27%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion7 decks44 decks
-9%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
-10%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
5%synergy
Snow-Covered Plains
14%inclusion6 decks44 decks
12%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
0%synergy
Elegant Parlor
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
6%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
-30%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
3%synergy