Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Group Slug

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
8.0%inclusion2 decks25 decks
5%synergy
Joined Researchers
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
Turbulent Springs
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
1%synergy
Naktamun Lorespinner
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Erode
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
0%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
89%inclusion70 decks79 decks
86%synergy
Humble Defector
81%inclusion64 decks79 decks
77%synergy
Role Reversal
72%inclusion57 decks79 decks
69%synergy
Steel Golem
68%inclusion54 decks79 decks
66%synergy
Bazaar Trader
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
62%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
63%inclusion50 decks79 decks
61%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
62%inclusion43 decks69 decks
61%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
62%inclusion29 decks47 decks
60%synergy
Rust Elemental
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
58%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Propaganda
66%inclusion52 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Ghostly Prison
65%inclusion51 decks79 decks
53%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
55%synergy
Akroan Horse
57%inclusion45 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Harmless Offering
56%inclusion44 decks79 decks
54%synergy
Puca's Mischief
53%inclusion42 decks79 decks
51%synergy
Shifting Grift
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Hithlain Rope
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
52%inclusion41 decks79 decks
50%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
-17%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Protection
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Farewell
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Mystical Tutor
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Ancient Tomb
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Glacial Chasm
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Perplexing Chimera
48%inclusion38 decks79 decks
46%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
46%inclusion36 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Grid Monitor
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
42%inclusion33 decks78 decks
40%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
41%inclusion26 decks64 decks
39%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Windborn Muse
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Coveted Falcon
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
33%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
26%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Goblin Cadets
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
30%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Silent Arbiter
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Cinder Giant
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
The Second Doctor
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
25%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
23%inclusion16 decks70 decks
22%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
21%synergy
Gilded Drake
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Slicer, Hired Muscle
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Daring Thief
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Homunculus Horde
10%inclusion7 decks70 decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.1%inclusion7 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Taniwha
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Soulless Jailer
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Spawnbroker
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
The Council of Four
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Flumph
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Clever Impersonator
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Witch Enchanter
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Discerning Financier
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Counterspell
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Path to Exile
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Chaos Warp
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Wrong Turn
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
36%synergy
Sudden Substitution
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Generous Gift
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Arcane Denial
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Dovin's Veto
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Reins of Power
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Brand
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Swan Song
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mana Drain
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Shifting Borders
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Dawn's Truce
14%inclusion11 decks77 decks
8%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Oblation
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Perch Protection
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Unwind
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Pongify
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Wear // Tear
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Boros Charm
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-15%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
New Way Forward
5.9%inclusion4 decks68 decks
3%synergy
Long River's Pull
5.2%inclusion4 decks77 decks
4%synergy
Capsize
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Wild Ricochet
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Immortal Obligation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Approach of the Second Sun
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
40%synergy
Fractured Identity
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Donate
33%inclusion26 decks79 decks
32%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Act
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
-2%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Austere Command
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Modify Memory
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Political Trickery
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Insurrection
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Supreme Verdict
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Legerdemain
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Thieves' Auction
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Cultural Exchange
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Leave // Chance
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Wrath of God
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Time Wipe
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Windfall
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Switcheroo
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Vandalblast
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Cleansing Nova
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Solve the Equation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
35%synergy
Crown of Doom
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Jinxed Idol
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
29%inclusion22 decks75 decks
28%synergy
Jinxed Choker
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
25%inclusion20 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Jinxed Ring
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
19%synergy
Venser's Journal
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Wedding Ring
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Recording
12%inclusion9 decks77 decks
11%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
10%inclusion7 decks68 decks
10%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Tempting Contract
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Font of Mythos
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Helm of Awakening
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Assault Suit
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Meekstone
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Contested Game Ball
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Folio of Fancies
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Knowledge Pool
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Enchantments
Pyromancer's Swath
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Paradox Haze
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Aggressive Mining
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
39%synergy
Statecraft
39%inclusion31 decks79 decks
38%synergy
Transcendence
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Moderation
35%inclusion28 decks79 decks
34%synergy
Curse of Opulence
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Solitary Confinement
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
29%synergy
Thought Lash
24%inclusion19 decks79 decks
23%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Mirrormade
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Oblivion Ring
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Solemnity
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
16%synergy
Grasp of Fate
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Sphere of Safety
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Form of the Dragon
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Smoke
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Descent into Avernus
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Witness Protection
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Wild Research
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Embargo
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Test of Endurance
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Delaying Shield
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Rest in Peace
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Detention Sphere
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Manabarbs
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Island Sanctuary
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Possibility Storm
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Oath of Lieges
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Custody Battle
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
6%synergy
Rule of Law
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Spellshock
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Curse of Vitality
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Mystic Remora
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
-7%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Exchange of Words
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Monologue Tax
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Proft's Eidetic Memory
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Share the Spoils
5.1%inclusion4 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
77%inclusion61 decks79 decks
43%synergy
Homeward Path
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
37%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
34%inclusion27 decks79 decks
31%synergy
Maze of Ith
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
11%synergy
Contested War Zone
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Command Beacon
7.6%inclusion6 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Sol Ring
78%inclusion62 decks79 decks
-11%synergy
Thought Vessel
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion32 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
7%synergy
Boros Signet
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
-14%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
28%inclusion22 decks79 decks
24%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-16%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Coveted Jewel
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Commander's Sphere
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Mind Stone
6.3%inclusion5 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Island
97%inclusion77 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion76 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion74 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
62%inclusion49 decks79 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
59%inclusion47 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Sacred Foundry
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
17%synergy
Mystic Monastery
58%inclusion46 decks79 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
13%synergy
Raugrin Triome
54%inclusion43 decks79 decks
18%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion40 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
44%inclusion35 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Spectator Seating
43%inclusion34 decks79 decks
14%synergy
Sea of Clouds
42%inclusion33 decks79 decks
12%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion30 decks79 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
37%inclusion29 decks79 decks
-1%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Scalding Tarn
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Flooded Strand
32%inclusion25 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion24 decks79 decks
-9%synergy
Rainbow Vale
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
28%synergy
Arid Mesa
29%inclusion23 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Deserted Beach
27%inclusion21 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Sundown Pass
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
23%inclusion18 decks79 decks
-4%synergy
Azorius Chancery
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
22%inclusion17 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
20%inclusion16 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
19%inclusion15 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Rugged Prairie
18%inclusion14 decks79 decks
-6%synergy
Temple of Triumph
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
-8%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Gate
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
-12%synergy
Volcanic Island
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Plateau
15%inclusion12 decks79 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
City of Brass
14%inclusion11 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Mana Confluence
13%inclusion10 decks79 decks
5%synergy
Floodfarm Verge
12%inclusion9 decks75 decks
3%synergy
Sunbillow Verge
10%inclusion7 decks69 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
8.9%inclusion7 decks79 decks
1%synergy