Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Upgraded Control

Cas Hinds
Jun 8, 2026
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Nine Lives
78%inclusion36 decks46 decks
75%synergy
Humble Defector
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74%synergy
Role Reversal
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64%synergy
Puca's Mischief
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63%synergy
Paradox Haze
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62%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
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61%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
60%synergy
Hithlain Rope
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
59%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
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57%synergy
Ghostly Prison
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56%synergy
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Swords to Plowshares
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-5%synergy
Propaganda
61%inclusion28 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
57%inclusion26 decks46 decks
54%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
52%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
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50%synergy
Akroan Horse
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50%synergy
Bazaar Trader
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
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48%synergy
Shifting Grift
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Rhystic Study
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Protection
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Farewell
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Chasm
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Gamble
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
0%synergy
Creatures
Iroh, Tea Master
44%inclusion14 decks32 decks
42%synergy
Steel Golem
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Coveted Falcon
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
38%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Goblin Cadets
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
33%synergy
Rust Elemental
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31%synergy
Grid Monitor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Windborn Muse
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Silent Arbiter
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Kami of the Crescent Moon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
The Locust God
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Gilded Drake
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Zidane, Tantalus Thief
20%inclusion8 decks41 decks
18%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
The Second Doctor
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Loran of the Third Path
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Hanna, Ship's Navigator
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Master of Ceremonies
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Treasure Nabber
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Cinder Giant
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Keeper of the Accord
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Esper Sentinel
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Claim Jumper
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Braids, Conjurer Adept
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sphinx of the Second Sun
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Alpine Guide
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kykar, Wind's Fury
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Knight of the White Orchid
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Heliod, the Radiant Dawn
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
The Ninth Doctor
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Loyal Warhound
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Daring Thief
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Venser, Shaper Savant
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Body of Knowledge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Moon-Blessed Cleric
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Sudden Substitution
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
46%synergy
Counterspell
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Arcane Denial
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Path to Exile
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Swan Song
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Reins of Power
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Chaos Warp
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Negate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Brand
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Mana Drain
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Narset's Reversal
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Final Showdown
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Generous Gift
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Patrician's Scorn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Dawn's Truce
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Shifting Borders
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wrong Turn
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Valakut Awakening
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Brainstorm
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-11%synergy
Forbid
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Oblation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Unwind
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Boros Charm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Perch Protection
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Everybody Lives!
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Counterflux
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Deflecting Palm
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Heliod's Intervention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Pact of Negation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Harmless Offering
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
41%synergy
Supreme Verdict
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Fractured Identity
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
30%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Donate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Austere Command
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Political Trickery
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Blasphemous Act
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
-8%synergy
Cultural Exchange
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Insurrection
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Tragic Arrogance
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Legerdemain
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-0%synergy
Time Wipe
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Replenish
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Leave // Chance
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Wrath of God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Flood of Tears
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fabricate
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Mob Rule
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Cleansing Nova
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Howling Mine
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Lightning Greaves
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
26%synergy
Crown of Doom
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Venser's Journal
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
16%synergy
Archaeomancer's Map
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Jinxed Choker
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Pumpkin Bombs
11%inclusion5 decks44 decks
11%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Temple Bell
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Wedding Ring
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Vedalken Orrery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Font of Mythos
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ghirapur Orrery
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Knowledge Pool
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Jinxed Idol
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Expedition Map
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Assault Suit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Neurok Stealthsuit
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Strionic Resonator
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Glyphbridge
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Grasp of Fate
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
43%synergy
Statecraft
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
44%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
39%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
36%synergy
Solitary Confinement
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Aggressive Mining
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Wild Research
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Transcendence
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Sphere of Safety
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Detention Sphere
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Dictate of Kruphix
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Mirrormade
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Estrid's Invocation
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Oblivion Ring
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Thought Lash
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Delaying Shield
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Solemnity
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Rest in Peace
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Descent into Avernus
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Clout of the Dominus
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Island Sanctuary
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
13%synergy
Moderation
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
12%synergy
Curse of Opulence
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Forced Fruition
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Oath of Lieges
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Copy Enchantment
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Mystic Remora
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Amphibian Downpour
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Land Tax
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Banishing Light
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Collective Restraint
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Form of the Dragon
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Smoke
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Wild Evocation
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Act of Authority
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hive Mind
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Test of Endurance
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Robe of Mirrors
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Sunbird's Invocation
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Lightmine Field
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Fires of Invention
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
High Noon
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Planeswalkers
Venser, the Sojourner
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
The Eternal Wanderer
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
42%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
49%synergy
Homeward Path
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Maze of Ith
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
15%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Kher Keep
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Mistrise Village
9.1%inclusion4 decks44 decks
2%synergy
Eiganjo, Seat of the Empire
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Strip Mine
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Ghost Quarter
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Thespian's Stage
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Temple of the False God
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Contested War Zone
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
87%inclusion40 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sol Ring
76%inclusion35 decks46 decks
-13%synergy
Azorius Signet
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
32%synergy
Thought Vessel
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
31%synergy
Izzet Signet
50%inclusion23 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Progress
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Fellwar Stone
39%inclusion18 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Coveted Jewel
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
20%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
11%inclusion5 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Pentad Prism
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
7.9%inclusion3 decks38 decks
2%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.5%inclusion3 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Island
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion46 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion44 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion43 decks46 decks
1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Sacred Foundry
70%inclusion32 decks46 decks
29%synergy
Steam Vents
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
24%synergy
Mystic Monastery
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
65%inclusion30 decks46 decks
23%synergy
Raugrin Triome
63%inclusion29 decks46 decks
27%synergy
Glacial Fortress
54%inclusion25 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
52%inclusion24 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Rainbow Vale
48%inclusion22 decks46 decks
47%synergy
Scalding Tarn
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
18%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
46%inclusion21 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
43%inclusion20 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Shivan Reef
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Arid Mesa
41%inclusion19 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Azorius Chancery
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
25%synergy
Sea of Clouds
37%inclusion17 decks46 decks
7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Spectator Seating
35%inclusion16 decks46 decks
6%synergy
Training Center
33%inclusion15 decks46 decks
3%synergy
Boros Garrison
30%inclusion14 decks46 decks
21%synergy
Witch Enchanter
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
22%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Sink into Stupor
28%inclusion13 decks46 decks
19%synergy
Rugged Prairie
26%inclusion12 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Prairie Stream
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Sundown Pass
24%inclusion11 decks46 decks
4%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Gate
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
22%inclusion10 decks46 decks
-3%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
17%synergy
Deserted Beach
20%inclusion9 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Triumph
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-7%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
17%inclusion8 decks46 decks
-1%synergy
Reflecting Pool
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
9%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
14%synergy
Tundra
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Hengegate Pathway
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
10%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-10%synergy
Elegant Parlor
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
5%synergy
Evolving Wilds
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-14%synergy
Path of Ancestry
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
-15%synergy
Volcanic Island
13%inclusion6 decks46 decks
2%synergy