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Harvey McGuinness
Feb 17, 2026
The Top 10 Creatures in cEDH
cEDH doesn't really do much with combat. But that doesn't mean creatures aren't important. Here's the 10 best creatures in the cEDH meta.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Hexing Squelcher
30%inclusion8 decks27 decks
10%synergy
Soul Immolation
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
3%synergy
Impolite Entrance
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Lavaleaper
3.7%inclusion1 decks27 decks
-1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goldspan Dragon
68%inclusion89 decks130 decks
56%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion94 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Xorn
58%inclusion76 decks130 decks
50%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
45%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
46%inclusion60 decks130 decks
43%synergy
Sticky Fingers
49%inclusion64 decks130 decks
41%synergy
Blood Moon
63%inclusion82 decks130 decks
40%synergy
Academy Manufactor
45%inclusion58 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Commander's Plate
51%inclusion66 decks130 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion83 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion85 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Ruby Medallion
62%inclusion81 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
60%inclusion78 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion73 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
52%inclusion67 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion63 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
73%inclusion95 decks130 decks
37%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion77 decks130 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Imperial Recruiter
42%inclusion55 decks130 decks
32%synergy
Crime Novelist
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
36%synergy
Goblin Engineer
42%inclusion54 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Moon
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
33%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Treasure Nabber
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
37%inclusion48 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
25%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
33%inclusion27 decks83 decks
26%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
28%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Port Razer
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Combat Celebrant
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Welder
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
17%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Fury
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
15%inclusion7 decks46 decks
11%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
15%inclusion13 decks87 decks
14%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Goblin Matron
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.3%inclusion12 decks129 decks
-3%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.6%inclusion6 decks70 decks
-1%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion46 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
35%inclusion45 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Valakut Awakening
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Flare of Duplication
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
20%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Big Score
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
-13%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion12 decks76 decks
3%synergy
Return the Favor
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Desperate Ritual
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Price of Progress
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Fork
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Reiterate
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Galvanic Blast
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.3%inclusion3 decks48 decks
0%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Chef's Kiss
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Seize the Spoils
27%inclusion35 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Light Up the Stage
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Ruination
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Seize the Day
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Flame Slash
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Worldfire
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Insurrection
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Winds of Change
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Trash for Treasure
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Hell to Pay
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.4%inclusion6 decks112 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
38%inclusion50 decks130 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion41 decks130 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
29%inclusion38 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
28%inclusion37 decks130 decks
26%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion27 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
12%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
15%inclusion20 decks130 decks
14%synergy
The Fire Crystal
15%inclusion13 decks88 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion14 decks129 decks
9%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
10%synergy
Treasure Map
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Buster Sword
7.9%inclusion7 decks89 decks
4%synergy
Winter Orb
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Tome of Legends
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Genji Glove
5.7%inclusion5 decks87 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
33%inclusion43 decks130 decks
23%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Riches
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Powerbalance
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Guild Artisan
22%inclusion29 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion21 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Stranglehold
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Stolen Strategy
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Splinter Twin
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Price of Glory
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Count on Luck
6.3%inclusion8 decks128 decks
-1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Break Through the Line
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
26%inclusion34 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion62 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion56 decks130 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion53 decks130 decks
21%synergy
War Room
39%inclusion51 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
31%inclusion40 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Mines of Moria
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
16%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion31 decks130 decks
21%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion28 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion25 decks130 decks
5%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
18%inclusion23 decks130 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion22 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-8%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.7%inclusion4 decks46 decks
-2%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
1%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-10%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
-1%synergy
Fountainport
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-9%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-6%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
City of Traitors
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion119 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
57%inclusion74 decks130 decks
-4%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion57 decks130 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion39 decks130 decks
24%synergy
Fellwar Stone
25%inclusion32 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Mind Stone
15%inclusion19 decks130 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.2%inclusion12 decks130 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
8.5%inclusion11 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion119 decks130 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
34%inclusion44 decks130 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion36 decks130 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion30 decks130 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion26 decks130 decks
19%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion24 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion18 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks130 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion16 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
12%inclusion15 decks130 decks
8%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion14 decks130 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion13 decks130 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.7%inclusion10 decks130 decks
8%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.9%inclusion9 decks130 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
6.2%inclusion8 decks130 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
1%synergy