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Zada, Hedron Grinder
Price tag $0.12

Legendary CreatureGoblin Ally

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#195 Current Rank
#204 Last Week
#166 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zada, Hedron Grinder.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Cunning Maneuver Cunning Maneuver
+6% Synergy $0.06
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+5% Synergy $0.92
Sozin's Comet Sozin's Comet
-1% Synergy $7.18
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
-2% Synergy $2.05
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-5% Synergy $9.15

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zada, Hedron Grinder's abilities and overall game plan.

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+83% Synergy $0.15
Expedite Expedite
+80% Synergy $0.94
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+79% Synergy $0.14
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+74% Synergy $0.06
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+73% Synergy $0.10
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+70% Synergy $0.15
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+69% Synergy $0.12
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+67% Synergy $0.16
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+67% Synergy $0.05
Accelerate Accelerate
+67% Synergy $0.53

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+61% Synergy $0.30
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+61% Synergy $1.60
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+60% Synergy $0.09
Stun Stun
+60% Synergy $0.13
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+57% Synergy $1.33
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+57% Synergy $0.91
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+57% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+56% Synergy $0.33
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+52% Synergy $1.40
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+43% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $11.07
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $116.31
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $90.87
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $9.63
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-15% Synergy $30.28

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zada, Hedron Grinder's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+49% Synergy $0.09
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+42% Synergy $1.43
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+39% Synergy $0.22
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+37% Synergy $0.64
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+37% Synergy $4.57
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+34% Synergy $0.25
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+31% Synergy $0.11
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+28% Synergy $0.59
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+27% Synergy $0.09
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.23
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+22% Synergy $4.41
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+22% Synergy $1.05
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+21% Synergy $0.22
Manakin Manakin
+21% Synergy $0.29
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+20% Synergy $0.15
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+19% Synergy $0.18
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+18% Synergy $0.14
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+17% Synergy $21.68
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+17% Synergy $0.52
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+17% Synergy $1.37
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+16% Synergy $2.55
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+15% Synergy $0.80
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $1.91
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+13% Synergy $2.62
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+12% Synergy $17.07
Goblin Dark-Dwellers Goblin Dark-Dwellers
+12% Synergy $0.13
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.93
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+11% Synergy $0.09
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+10% Synergy $7.05
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+9% Synergy $11.70
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+9% Synergy $0.44
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+8% Synergy $0.74
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+8% Synergy $0.30
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+8% Synergy $0.04
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $2.00
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+7% Synergy $0.29
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+7% Synergy $1.31
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+7% Synergy $6.10
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+6% Synergy $0.24
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+6% Synergy $0.12
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $2.38
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.23
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+5% Synergy $0.19
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+5% Synergy $12.80
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $2.48
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+2% Synergy $8.46
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+1% Synergy $5.68
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+1% Synergy $0.18
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $11.18
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
-2% Synergy $1.03

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zada, Hedron Grinder safe.

Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+56% Synergy $0.08
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+50% Synergy $0.11
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+47% Synergy $0.19
Brute Force Brute Force
+42% Synergy $0.21
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+41% Synergy $0.14
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+39% Synergy $0.08
Run Amok Run Amok
+36% Synergy $1.09
Otherworldly Outburst Otherworldly Outburst
+36% Synergy $0.07
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+35% Synergy $0.08
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+34% Synergy $0.12
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+33% Synergy $0.58
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+32% Synergy $1.58
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+32% Synergy $0.12
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+32% Synergy $0.15
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+31% Synergy $0.07
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+26% Synergy $0.25
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+25% Synergy $0.20
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+25% Synergy $0.29
Infuriate Infuriate
+24% Synergy $0.05
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+23% Synergy $0.23
Boiling Blood Boiling Blood
+22% Synergy $0.11
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+21% Synergy $2.92
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+21% Synergy $0.11
Antagonize Antagonize
+19% Synergy $0.10
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+18% Synergy $0.40
Spawning Breath Spawning Breath
+18% Synergy $0.22
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+16% Synergy $0.13
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+15% Synergy $0.06
Panic Panic
+14% Synergy $0.15
Twinferno Twinferno
+13% Synergy $0.21
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+12% Synergy $0.09
Chaotic Strike Chaotic Strike
+11% Synergy $0.51
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+11% Synergy $0.07
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+10% Synergy $0.03
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+9% Synergy $0.03
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+9% Synergy $0.15
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+8% Synergy $0.08
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+1% Synergy $3.38
Seething Song Seething Song
-2% Synergy $8.14
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $10.42
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $7.38
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.77
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-8% Synergy $2.41
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $48.29
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $5.97
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-18% Synergy $0.35
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-21% Synergy $0.10
Abrade Abrade
-22% Synergy $0.13
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-26% Synergy $1.26

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zada, Hedron Grinder's game plan and control the board.

Twinflame Twinflame
+39% Synergy $5.51
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+39% Synergy $0.17
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+39% Synergy $0.08
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+34% Synergy $0.09
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+34% Synergy $0.65
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+32% Synergy $0.08
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+30% Synergy $0.17
Rile Rile
+26% Synergy $0.26
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+24% Synergy $0.91
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+24% Synergy $10.18
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+24% Synergy $0.37
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+22% Synergy $0.07
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+20% Synergy $0.06
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+19% Synergy $3.24
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+18% Synergy $0.02
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.09
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+16% Synergy $0.13
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+14% Synergy $0.13
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+14% Synergy $0.41
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.04
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+13% Synergy $0.09
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+12% Synergy $0.09
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+11% Synergy $9.82
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+10% Synergy $3.12
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+10% Synergy $0.36
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+10% Synergy $0.33
Make Mischief Make Mischief
+10% Synergy $0.05
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+9% Synergy $2.07
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.26
Crash Through Crash Through
+8% Synergy $0.22
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $2.28
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+8% Synergy $0.12
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.53
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+6% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+6% Synergy $0.30
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.13
Screaming Fury Screaming Fury
+6% Synergy $0.15
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+5% Synergy $2.19
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+5% Synergy $0.10
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+4% Synergy $1.59
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+3% Synergy $0.11
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+2% Synergy $0.24
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.08
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy $5.56
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.04
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.20
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-6% Synergy $0.16
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-18% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-26% Synergy $2.28
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-34% Synergy $1.43

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+6% Synergy $1.42
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $3.24
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.21
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-6% Synergy $9.37
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-8% Synergy $1.40
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.53
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $4.13

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zada, Hedron Grinder's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+25% Synergy $0.32
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+23% Synergy $0.14
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+18% Synergy $0.54
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+3% Synergy $0.34
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $6.33
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+2% Synergy $1.62
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-6% Synergy $0.71
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-7% Synergy $2.70
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.52

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zada, Hedron Grinder to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+6% Synergy $0.64

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+39% Synergy $0.21
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+36% Synergy $0.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+33% Synergy $2.20
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+16% Synergy $0.09
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy $1.39
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.14
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $1.96
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $2.95
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.20
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+3% Synergy $0.97
Mutavault Mutavault
+3% Synergy $3.25
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+2% Synergy $0.10
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.11
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $1.37
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $20.58
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $4.63
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $2.84
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $37.39
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-13% Synergy $10.41
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.39
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy $4.93

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.21
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $3.66
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
0% Synergy $0.73
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.37
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.25
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
-1% Synergy $0.98
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-2% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $23.93
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-2% Synergy $0.13
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.14
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.38
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $0.88
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-13% Synergy $0.21

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zada, Hedron Grinder decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.09
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $2.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.20
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $34.74
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.04
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $11.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.16

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