Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Expensive

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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Turbulent Steppe
4.6%inclusion7 decks152 decks
2%synergy
Turbulent Springs
3.9%inclusion6 decks152 decks
1%synergy
Echocasting Symposium
3.4%inclusion5 decks148 decks
2%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
3.2%inclusion5 decks156 decks
1%synergy
Erode
2.6%inclusion4 decks152 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
73%inclusion849 decks1.16K decks
70%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
69%inclusion796 decks1.16K decks
66%synergy
Humble Defector
69%inclusion799 decks1.16K decks
65%synergy
Gilded Drake
66%inclusion761 decks1.16K decks
64%synergy
Bazaar Trader
65%inclusion750 decks1.16K decks
62%synergy
Role Reversal
61%inclusion713 decks1.16K decks
58%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
60%inclusion691 decks1.16K decks
57%synergy
Steel Golem
57%inclusion666 decks1.16K decks
55%synergy
Propaganda
65%inclusion751 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Ghostly Prison
64%inclusion744 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion703 decks1.16K decks
-7%synergy
Akroan Horse
53%inclusion619 decks1.16K decks
51%synergy
Hithlain Rope
53%inclusion613 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Paradox Haze
53%inclusion612 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
53%inclusion611 decks1.16K decks
50%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
52%inclusion601 decks1.16K decks
49%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
51%inclusion596 decks1.16K decks
49%synergy
Puca's Mischief
49%inclusion566 decks1.16K decks
47%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
49%inclusion233 decks480 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
47%inclusion548 decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
61%inclusion707 decks1.16K decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
54%inclusion632 decks1.16K decks
36%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
49%inclusion573 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
44%inclusion513 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Teferi's Protection
41%inclusion474 decks1.16K decks
27%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
39%inclusion454 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion363 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Mystical Tutor
29%inclusion332 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
The One Ring
24%inclusion283 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Farewell
24%inclusion273 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Creatures
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
46%inclusion407 decks878 decks
45%synergy
Grid Monitor
45%inclusion525 decks1.16K decks
43%synergy
Rust Elemental
43%inclusion499 decks1.16K decks
41%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
36%inclusion416 decks1.16K decks
34%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
35%inclusion409 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
34%inclusion385 decks1.15K decks
31%synergy
Esper Sentinel
31%inclusion357 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Goblin Cadets
29%inclusion334 decks1.16K decks
27%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
28%inclusion330 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Coveted Falcon
28%inclusion323 decks1.16K decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
27%inclusion313 decks1.16K decks
24%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
24%inclusion283 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
24%inclusion180 decks741 decks
23%synergy
Silent Arbiter
24%inclusion277 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Cinder Giant
21%inclusion249 decks1.16K decks
20%synergy
Windborn Muse
21%inclusion239 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
The Second Doctor
20%inclusion232 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion225 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
19%inclusion223 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
The Locust God
19%inclusion218 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
18%inclusion204 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
18%inclusion204 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
15%inclusion175 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
14%inclusion167 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
14%inclusion165 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Treasure Nabber
12%inclusion141 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Daring Thief
12%inclusion136 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Clever Impersonator
11%inclusion129 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion124 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
10%inclusion121 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Academy Rector
9.3%inclusion108 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Fog Bank
9.2%inclusion107 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Body of Knowledge
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
8.4%inclusion98 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
7.9%inclusion79 decks1K decks
7%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.6%inclusion84 decks1.11K decks
7%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.1%inclusion83 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
7.1%inclusion82 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.0%inclusion25 decks357 decks
3%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Soulless Jailer
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.16K decks
-10%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
6.1%inclusion71 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.9%inclusion68 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Spawnbroker
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Instants
Mana Drain
43%inclusion496 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion480 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
38%inclusion442 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
35%inclusion409 decks1.16K decks
21%synergy
Sudden Substitution
34%inclusion389 decks1.16K decks
32%synergy
Wrong Turn
32%inclusion377 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion372 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Dovin's Veto
30%inclusion350 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Arcane Denial
26%inclusion298 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Swan Song
26%inclusion297 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
21%inclusion249 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Reins of Power
20%inclusion229 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
17%inclusion201 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion190 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Everybody Lives!
14%inclusion167 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Brand
14%inclusion157 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion126 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
10%inclusion112 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Brainstorm
9.1%inclusion106 decks1.16K decks
-11%synergy
Shifting Borders
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Negate
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
7.0%inclusion78 decks1.12K decks
0%synergy
Wear // Tear
6.6%inclusion77 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.4%inclusion74 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
46%inclusion529 decks1.16K decks
44%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
40%inclusion468 decks1.16K decks
36%synergy
Shifting Grift
40%inclusion461 decks1.16K decks
38%synergy
Fractured Identity
34%inclusion395 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Supreme Verdict
26%inclusion306 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Donate
24%inclusion273 decks1.16K decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
21%inclusion245 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Political Trickery
19%inclusion221 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
19%inclusion216 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Cultural Exchange
16%inclusion183 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion156 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
13%inclusion152 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion150 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Legerdemain
12%inclusion143 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Modify Memory
12%inclusion143 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Austere Command
11%inclusion129 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Thieves' Auction
11%inclusion125 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Jeska's Will
8.7%inclusion101 decks1.16K decks
-5%synergy
Replenish
8.5%inclusion99 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
8.0%inclusion93 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
7.8%inclusion91 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Scrambleverse
6.2%inclusion72 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.9%inclusion69 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Wrath of God
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
5.5%inclusion64 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Warp World
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Time Wipe
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Switcheroo
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Timetwister
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
37%inclusion431 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Howling Mine
33%inclusion385 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
24%inclusion279 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
23%inclusion243 decks1.07K decks
21%synergy
Jinxed Idol
22%inclusion260 decks1.16K decks
21%synergy
Crown of Doom
19%inclusion216 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Jinxed Choker
18%inclusion210 decks1.16K decks
17%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
17%inclusion196 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Venser's Journal
16%inclusion188 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
16%inclusion181 decks1.16K decks
-9%synergy
Wedding Ring
13%inclusion150 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
13%inclusion108 decks856 decks
12%synergy
Font of Mythos
11%inclusion124 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Temple Bell
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Cursed Recording
8.3%inclusion94 decks1.13K decks
8%synergy
Jinxed Ring
8.2%inclusion95 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
7.9%inclusion92 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
7.3%inclusion85 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Meekstone
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion75 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Norn's Annex
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Spellbook
5.6%inclusion65 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Torpor Orb
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Statecraft
45%inclusion522 decks1.16K decks
43%synergy
Aggressive Mining
42%inclusion486 decks1.16K decks
40%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
32%inclusion376 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Transcendence
32%inclusion372 decks1.16K decks
31%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
32%inclusion367 decks1.16K decks
29%synergy
Solitary Confinement
28%inclusion329 decks1.16K decks
27%synergy
Moderation
27%inclusion313 decks1.16K decks
26%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
22%inclusion259 decks1.16K decks
21%synergy
Mystic Remora
22%inclusion256 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Sphere of Safety
21%inclusion249 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Grasp of Fate
20%inclusion235 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
20%inclusion228 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Curse of Opulence
19%inclusion224 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion223 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Thought Lash
19%inclusion219 decks1.16K decks
18%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion175 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Solemnity
15%inclusion172 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
14%inclusion166 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
14%inclusion159 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Form of the Dragon
13%inclusion154 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Wild Research
13%inclusion147 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Rest in Peace
12%inclusion140 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Copy Enchantment
11%inclusion127 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion125 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Detention Sphere
11%inclusion122 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
11%inclusion122 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion116 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Oblivion Ring
10%inclusion113 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Smoke
9.2%inclusion107 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Possibility Storm
9.2%inclusion107 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Island Sanctuary
9.0%inclusion105 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
8.8%inclusion102 decks1.16K decks
-15%synergy
Delaying Shield
8.6%inclusion100 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Embargo
8.6%inclusion100 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Trouble in Pairs
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Hive Mind
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mana Flare
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Rule of Law
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Share the Spoils
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.16K decks
7%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
7.4%inclusion86 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
6.8%inclusion79 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Witness Protection
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Descent into Avernus
6.5%inclusion76 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
6.3%inclusion73 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Omniscience
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Court of Vantress
5.3%inclusion61 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
5.1%inclusion59 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion152 decks1.16K decks
11%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
7.1%inclusion83 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
6.7%inclusion78 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion852 decks1.16K decks
40%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
49%inclusion574 decks1.16K decks
46%synergy
Homeward Path
41%inclusion477 decks1.16K decks
40%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
32%inclusion373 decks1.16K decks
19%synergy
Maze of Ith
31%inclusion360 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Glacial Chasm
15%inclusion174 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Academy Ruins
14%inclusion158 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Urza's Saga
11%inclusion125 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion125 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
9.0%inclusion104 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Contested War Zone
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
7.9%inclusion92 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Temple of the False God
7.5%inclusion87 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
7.0%inclusion81 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
6.0%inclusion70 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Lighthouse
5.7%inclusion66 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Strip Mine
5.4%inclusion63 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.2%inclusion43 decks827 decks
-2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion1.05K decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion1.01K decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion596 decks1.16K decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
42%inclusion483 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion478 decks1.16K decks
-3%synergy
Izzet Signet
40%inclusion470 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Fellwar Stone
40%inclusion469 decks1.16K decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion462 decks1.16K decks
-2%synergy
Boros Signet
34%inclusion395 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
33%inclusion380 decks1.16K decks
-10%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
26%inclusion302 decks1.16K decks
22%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
23%inclusion264 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Coveted Jewel
14%inclusion166 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion156 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mana Vault
13%inclusion152 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mox Diamond
10%inclusion117 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Mox Opal
8.4%inclusion98 decks1.16K decks
3%synergy
Lotus Petal
8.3%inclusion96 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
7.6%inclusion88 decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.8%inclusion67 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion62 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Pentad Prism
5.2%inclusion60 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion1.11K decks1.16K decks
85%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion1.11K decks1.16K decks
84%synergy
Plateau
95%inclusion1.11K decks1.16K decks
84%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion1.08K decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Island
92%inclusion1.07K decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Plains
91%inclusion1.06K decks1.16K decks
-4%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
89%inclusion1.03K decks1.16K decks
47%synergy
Steam Vents
88%inclusion1.02K decks1.16K decks
47%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion1.02K decks1.16K decks
-7%synergy
Sacred Foundry
86%inclusion999 decks1.16K decks
45%synergy
Flooded Strand
83%inclusion959 decks1.16K decks
53%synergy
Scalding Tarn
81%inclusion946 decks1.16K decks
54%synergy
Arid Mesa
81%inclusion940 decks1.16K decks
54%synergy
Raugrin Triome
73%inclusion850 decks1.16K decks
37%synergy
Sea of Clouds
66%inclusion766 decks1.16K decks
36%synergy
Training Center
65%inclusion753 decks1.16K decks
35%synergy
Spectator Seating
63%inclusion729 decks1.16K decks
34%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion637 decks1.16K decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion472 decks1.16K decks
-14%synergy
Sulfur Falls
39%inclusion451 decks1.16K decks
-14%synergy
Mystic Monastery
36%inclusion416 decks1.16K decks
-23%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
35%inclusion409 decks1.16K decks
-17%synergy
Rainbow Vale
30%inclusion352 decks1.16K decks
30%synergy
City of Brass
25%inclusion286 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Mana Confluence
24%inclusion278 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Deserted Beach
24%inclusion274 decks1.16K decks
2%synergy
Polluted Delta
23%inclusion272 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion266 decks1.16K decks
0%synergy
Reflecting Pool
23%inclusion262 decks1.16K decks
16%synergy
Misty Rainforest
22%inclusion253 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Marsh Flats
21%inclusion241 decks1.16K decks
15%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion240 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy
Windswept Heath
20%inclusion234 decks1.16K decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
20%inclusion228 decks1.16K decks
-22%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
19%inclusion226 decks1.16K decks
-18%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
19%inclusion217 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
18%inclusion214 decks1.16K decks
-25%synergy
Wooded Foothills
18%inclusion208 decks1.16K decks
12%synergy
Meticulous Archive
17%inclusion196 decks1.16K decks
8%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion190 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
16%inclusion190 decks1.16K decks
-9%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion165 decks1.16K decks
6%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
14%inclusion165 decks1.16K decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
14%inclusion161 decks1.16K decks
5%synergy
Prismatic Vista
14%inclusion160 decks1.16K decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
14%inclusion158 decks1.16K decks
-10%synergy
Prairie Stream
13%inclusion156 decks1.16K decks
-26%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion137 decks1.16K decks
4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
11%inclusion130 decks1.16K decks
-1%synergy
Sink into Stupor
11%inclusion126 decks1.16K decks
1%synergy