Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Optimized Control

Zedruu the Greathearted
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Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
Kyle Massa
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Black Widow, Agile Avenger
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
17%synergy
King T'Challa
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
74%synergy
Paradox Haze
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
70%synergy
Hithlain Rope
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Ghostly Prison
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
66%synergy
Humble Defector
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Propaganda
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
61%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
59%synergy
Solitary Confinement
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
58%synergy
Top Cards
Role Reversal
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
56%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
-9%synergy
Bazaar Trader
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Steel Golem
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Harmless Offering
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Counterspell
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Rhystic Study
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Teferi's Protection
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
23%synergy
Ancient Tomb
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Farewell
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Chasm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Creatures
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Akroan Horse
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
38%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
35%inclusion6 decks17 decks
33%synergy
Rust Elemental
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Gilded Drake
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Grid Monitor
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
24%inclusion5 decks21 decks
22%synergy
Silent Arbiter
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Treasure Nabber
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Coveted Falcon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Esper Sentinel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Windborn Muse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Goblin Cadets
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Cinder Giant
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The Second Doctor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wall of Denial
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Grand Abolisher
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Tataru Taru
10%inclusion2 decks21 decks
8%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Soulless Jailer
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Archon of Emeria
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Boromir, Warden of the Tower
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Academy Rector
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Joined Researchers
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
9%synergy
Hope Estheim
5.0%inclusion1 decks20 decks
5%synergy
Instants
Dovin's Veto
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Arcane Denial
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
24%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Swan Song
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Chaos Warp
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Path to Exile
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-17%synergy
Mana Drain
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reins of Power
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Wrong Turn
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Sudden Substitution
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Deflecting Swat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Borders
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Generous Gift
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Wear // Tear
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sink into Stupor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Perch Protection
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Return the Favor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Negate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Counterflux
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Force of Will
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Brand
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Sorceries
Supreme Verdict
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
33%synergy
Shifting Grift
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Fractured Identity
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Austere Command
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Wrath of God
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Ponder
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Donate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Windfall
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Insurrection
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Political Trickery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Time Wipe
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Fabricate
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Switcheroo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-14%synergy
Personal Tutor
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Gamble
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Enduring Ideal
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Improvisation Capstone
9.1%inclusion1 decks11 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Venser's Journal
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Teferi's Puzzle Box
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
The One Ring
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Jinxed Idol
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Lightning Greaves
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Knowledge Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Wedding Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Jinxed Ring
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Jinxed Choker
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spellbook
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Torpor Orb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Norn's Annex
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cursed Recording
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Avarice Totem
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Temple Bell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Crown of Doom
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Aggressive Mining
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
48%synergy
Statecraft
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Puca's Mischief
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Grasp of Fate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
34%synergy
Detention Sphere
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Mirrormade
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Possibility Storm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Sphere of Safety
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Curse of Opulence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Oblivion Ring
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Transcendence
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Moderation
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Thought Lash
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Copy Enchantment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Solemnity
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Rule of Law
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Land Tax
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Wild Research
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Delaying Shield
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Embargo
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Banishing Light
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Rest in Peace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Phyrexian Unlife
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Copy Artifact
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Oath of Lieges
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Karmic Justice
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Smuggler's Share
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Trapped in the Screen
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
High Noon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Blind Obedience
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Deafening Silence
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Form of the Dragon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Blood Moon
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Court of Vantress
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Teferi, Time Raveler
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Narset Transcendent
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Homeward Path
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Maze of Ith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Academy Ruins
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mistveil Plains
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Tolaria West
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Celestial Colonnade
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Contested War Zone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Arcane Signet
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
Talisman of Progress
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Izzet Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Azorius Signet
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Thought Vessel
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Boros Signet
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Fellwar Stone
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Coldsteel Heart
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Chrome Mox
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Raugrin Triome
86%inclusion19 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Steam Vents
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Sacred Foundry
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Flooded Strand
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Arid Mesa
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Exotic Orchard
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Scalding Tarn
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Mystic Monastery
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-8%synergy
Training Center
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Spectator Seating
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
City of Brass
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
32%synergy
Shivan Reef
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Mana Confluence
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Mystic Gate
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
24%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Tundra
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-0%synergy
Prairie Stream
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Rainbow Vale
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Rugged Prairie
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Volcanic Island
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Plateau
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Azorius Chancery
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Garrison
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Seachrome Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fiery Islet
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Witch Enchanter
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Evolving Wilds
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-13%synergy
Path of Ancestry
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-15%synergy
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