Zidane Tribal (Commander) - Optimized

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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
Hard-Won Jitte
6.7%inclusion1 decks15 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
1%synergy
Raphael, the Nightwatcher
3.4%inclusion1 decks29 decks
2%synergy
Raphael's Technique
1.8%inclusion1 decks56 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goldspan Dragon
68%inclusion90 decks133 decks
56%synergy
Xorn
59%inclusion78 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion96 decks133 decks
50%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
44%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
47%inclusion62 decks133 decks
43%synergy
Sticky Fingers
50%inclusion67 decks133 decks
42%synergy
Blood Moon
62%inclusion83 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
40%synergy
Academy Manufactor
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion85 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Chaos Warp
66%inclusion88 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion87 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Vandalblast
62%inclusion82 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Ruby Medallion
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Lightning Bolt
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
52%inclusion69 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion59 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
33%synergy
Crime Novelist
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
37%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
71%inclusion95 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Gamble
61%inclusion81 decks133 decks
39%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Creatures
Goblin Engineer
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Nabber
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Magus of the Moon
38%inclusion51 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
38%inclusion50 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
27%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
33%inclusion28 decks86 decks
26%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
28%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Port Razer
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Combat Celebrant
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Goblin Welder
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
24%inclusion8 decks33 decks
4%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Fury
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
17%inclusion15 decks90 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-8%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Anger
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
12%inclusion6 decks49 decks
8%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Goblin Matron
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Electro, Assaulting Battery
8.2%inclusion6 decks73 decks
-1%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Abrade
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Pyroblast
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
36%inclusion48 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion45 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
31%inclusion41 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Flare of Duplication
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Big Score
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Seething Song
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Reverberate
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
-14%synergy
Return the Favor
17%inclusion22 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
16%inclusion13 decks79 decks
3%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Price of Progress
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Desperate Ritual
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Reiterate
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Fork
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-10%synergy
Galvanic Blast
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
5.9%inclusion3 decks51 decks
0%synergy
Chef's Kiss
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Seize the Spoils
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Light Up the Stage
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Chain Reaction
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Reckless Handling
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Ruination
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Impulse
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Flame Slash
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Molten Duplication
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Worldfire
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Winds of Change
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Insurrection
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Past in Flames
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Trash for Treasure
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.2%inclusion6 decks115 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Swiftfoot Boots
42%inclusion56 decks133 decks
2%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
41%inclusion54 decks133 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion52 decks133 decks
35%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion42 decks133 decks
29%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion40 decks133 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
22%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Helm of the Host
25%inclusion33 decks133 decks
18%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Embercleave
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
15%synergy
Winter Moon
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion20 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
13%synergy
The Fire Crystal
13%inclusion12 decks91 decks
-10%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Treasure Map
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
8.7%inclusion8 decks92 decks
5%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Tome of Legends
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Prowler's Helm
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Vexing Bauble
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
35%inclusion46 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
27%inclusion36 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Riches
24%inclusion32 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Powerbalance
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Guild Artisan
23%inclusion30 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
18%inclusion24 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
16%inclusion21 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Stranglehold
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Splinter Twin
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
7%synergy
There and Back Again
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Price of Glory
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Break Through the Line
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
5%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Count on Luck
5.3%inclusion7 decks131 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
26%inclusion35 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
49%inclusion65 decks133 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion57 decks133 decks
31%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion55 decks133 decks
22%synergy
War Room
40%inclusion53 decks133 decks
10%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
32%inclusion43 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
28%inclusion37 decks133 decks
16%synergy
Access Tunnel
26%inclusion34 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
20%inclusion27 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion23 decks133 decks
9%synergy
Forgotten Cave
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion11 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Wasteland
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
0%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
1%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
6.1%inclusion3 decks49 decks
-4%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
2%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Reliquary Tower
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Fountainport
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-9%synergy
Dwarven Mine
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion122 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion74 decks133 decks
-6%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion58 decks133 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
29%inclusion39 decks133 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion25 decks133 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion19 decks133 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
-15%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-2%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.0%inclusion12 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
-1%synergy
Glittering Stockpile
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
-5%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion122 decks133 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion47 decks133 decks
17%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
29%inclusion38 decks133 decks
19%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion31 decks133 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
21%inclusion28 decks133 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
20%inclusion26 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion18 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks133 decks
-12%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion16 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion15 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion14 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion13 decks133 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.5%inclusion10 decks133 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.8%inclusion9 decks133 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
6.0%inclusion8 decks133 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion7 decks133 decks
1%synergy