Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Optimized Lifegain

Zedruu the Greathearted
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Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
Kyle Massa
Were the Original 2011 Commander Precon Decks the Best Ever?
The five decks that kicked Commander into high gear made their impact in 2011 - has Wizards of the Coast been chasing that impact ever since?
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Loki, Lord of Misrule
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
42%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Nine Lives
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
97%synergy
Humble Defector
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
96%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
86%synergy
Bazaar Trader
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
85%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
73%synergy
Propaganda
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
64%synergy
Statecraft
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Rust Elemental
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Harmless Offering
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
44%synergy
Ghostly Prison
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
51%synergy
Puca's Mischief
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Path to Exile
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Hithlain Rope
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
60%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Smothering Tithe
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
33%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mystical Tutor
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Farewell
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ancient Tomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Creatures
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Steel Golem
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Silent Arbiter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Soulless Jailer
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Treasure Nabber
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Goblin Cadets
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cinder Giant
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Brash Taunter
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Windborn Muse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Gilded Drake
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
The Second Doctor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Akroan Horse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Grid Monitor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Delney, Streetwise Lookout
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Serra Ascendant
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Crystal Barricade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fog Bank
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
The Council of Four
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Walking Ballista
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Coveted Falcon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Prince Imrahil the Fair
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Mogg Maniac
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lesser Gargadon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Body of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spark Double
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Marching Duodrone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Leveler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glasspool Mimic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Instants
An Offer You Can't Refuse
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
29%synergy
Mana Drain
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
40%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-18%synergy
Swan Song
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Sudden Substitution
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Arcane Denial
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Wrong Turn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Chaos Warp
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Argivian Find
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Everybody Lives!
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Rescind
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Cancel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bane's Contingency
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Wild Ricochet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Force of Will
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Submerge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Swat
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Boomerang
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crush Contraband
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Brand
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dig Through Time
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Abrade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Valakut Awakening
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Desculpting Blast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Shifting Grift
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Role Reversal
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
46%synergy
Donate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Cultural Exchange
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Political Trickery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Ponder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Supreme Verdict
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
0%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Fractured Identity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Time Wipe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Switcheroo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Gamble
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Rath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Cleansing Nova
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Trade the Helm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sundering Eruption
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Boomerang Basics
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Lightning Greaves
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Jinxed Idol
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Venser's Journal
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Crawlspace
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Jinxed Choker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cryptolith Fragment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Well of Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cursed Recording
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anvil of Bogardan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorcerous Spyglass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Horn of Greed
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scroll of Fate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Avarice Totem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Howling Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ivory Tower
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Omen Machine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Crown of Doom
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Aettir and Priwen
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Enchantments
Darksteel Mutation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Moderation
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Solitary Confinement
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Paradox Haze
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Aggressive Mining
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
48%synergy
Thought Lash
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Curse of Opulence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Transcendence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Detention Sphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Grasp of Fate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sphere of Safety
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Oblivion Ring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Solemnity
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Banishing Light
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Descent into Avernus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hoofprints of the Stag
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Curiosity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Wizard Class
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spellshock
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Stasis Snare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Vitality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mirrormade
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Griffin Aerie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Oath of Lieges
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Blood Moon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Flare
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Custody Battle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Web of Inertia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spreading Seas
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Celestial Dawn
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
High Ground
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Redemption Arc
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Land Tax
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Dog Umbra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
As Foretold
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Chaosphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Test of Endurance
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Hardlight Containment
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Gideon of the Trials
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
42%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
47%synergy
Homeward Path
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Mistrise Village
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Maze of Ith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Academy Ruins
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Kor Haven
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Moorland Haunt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
War Room
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Glacial Chasm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Command Beacon
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Springjack Pasture
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thespian's Stage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Sol Ring
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Thought Vessel
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
52%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Talisman of Progress
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fellwar Stone
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Sky Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Boros Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-15%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fire Diamond
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Azorius Signet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Chrome Mox
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Banner
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Ring of the Lucii
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Barrels of Blasting Jelly
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Island
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Sacred Foundry
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Prairie Stream
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Raugrin Triome
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Glacial Fortress
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Sulfur Falls
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Arid Mesa
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Spectator Seating
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Training Center
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Shivan Reef
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-17%synergy
Azorius Chancery
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
15%synergy
Scalding Tarn
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Polluted Delta
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deserted Beach
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-0%synergy
Turbulent Springs
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Turbulent Steppe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
17%synergy
Scorched Geyser
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Misty Rainforest
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Ondu Inversion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cliffgate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Windswept Heath
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Vivid Creek
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Archway Commons
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Battlefield Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-31%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-12%synergy
Boros Garrison
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Legion Leadership
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
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