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Zada, Hedron Grinder
Price tag $0.14

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

#217 Current Rank
#224 Last Week
#158 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.

Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+9% Synergy $0.07
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+5% Synergy $3.54
Rig for War Rig for War
+5% Synergy $0.02
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+3% Synergy $9.92
Full Bore Full Bore
+3% Synergy $0.08

High Synergy Cards

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

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+84% Synergy $0.17
Expedite Expedite
+80% Synergy $0.35
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+79% Synergy $0.09
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+75% Synergy $0.09
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+71% Synergy $0.09
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+69% Synergy $0.23
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+69% Synergy $0.10
Accelerate Accelerate
+67% Synergy $0.49
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+67% Synergy $0.16
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+66% Synergy $0.07

Top Cards

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

Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+62% Synergy $0.26
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+61% Synergy $0.15
Stun Stun
+61% Synergy $0.15
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+60% Synergy $1.66
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+57% Synergy $1.08
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+57% Synergy $0.93
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+57% Synergy $0.15
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+56% Synergy $0.29
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+53% Synergy $1.34
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+44% Synergy $0.91

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $9.43
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
-2% Synergy $103.42
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $93.64
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $10.43
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-13% Synergy $51.10
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-16% Synergy $25.18

Creatures

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

Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+50% Synergy $0.12
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+43% Synergy $2.19
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+39% Synergy $0.16
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+39% Synergy $0.54
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+38% Synergy $2.67
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+33% Synergy $0.19
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+32% Synergy $0.18
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+30% Synergy $0.58
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+28% Synergy $0.17
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+24% Synergy $3.44
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+23% Synergy $0.27
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+23% Synergy $1.03
Manakin Manakin
+22% Synergy $0.29
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+21% Synergy $0.30
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+21% Synergy $0.27
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+19% Synergy $0.21
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+18% Synergy $0.33
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+18% Synergy $0.80
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+17% Synergy $20.05
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+17% Synergy $0.69
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+17% Synergy $2.26
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+15% Synergy $0.63
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+14% Synergy $2.25
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+14% Synergy $1.17
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+13% Synergy $3.00
Goblin Dark-Dwellers Goblin Dark-Dwellers
+12% Synergy $0.15
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+11% Synergy $0.52
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+11% Synergy $0.09
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+9% Synergy $9.88
Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh Rosnakht, Heir of Rohgahh
+9% Synergy $0.40
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+8% Synergy $0.83
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+8% Synergy $0.27
Hanweir Garrison Hanweir Garrison
+8% Synergy $0.70
Giggling Skitterspike Giggling Skitterspike
+8% Synergy $6.89
Mirrorwing Dragon Mirrorwing Dragon
+8% Synergy $0.43
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+7% Synergy $0.31
Palladium Myr Palladium Myr
+7% Synergy $1.35
Reckless Lackey Reckless Lackey
+6% Synergy $0.12
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+5% Synergy $1.64
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+5% Synergy $0.25
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+5% Synergy $14.03
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+5% Synergy $0.21
Erebor Flamesmith Erebor Flamesmith
+4% Synergy $0.20
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.48
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+2% Synergy $6.87
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+1% Synergy $4.38
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
0% Synergy $0.13
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
-1% Synergy $1.07
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
-1% Synergy $12.28
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
-2% Synergy $4.83

Instants

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

Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+54% Synergy $0.12
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+50% Synergy $0.09
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+48% Synergy $0.18
Brute Force Brute Force
+42% Synergy $0.16
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+40% Synergy $0.10
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+40% Synergy $0.06
Otherworldly Outburst Otherworldly Outburst
+37% Synergy $0.07
Run Amok Run Amok
+36% Synergy $0.05
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+35% Synergy $0.15
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+35% Synergy $0.05
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+33% Synergy $1.07
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+33% Synergy $0.09
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+32% Synergy $0.42
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+31% Synergy $0.09
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+28% Synergy $0.10
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+27% Synergy $0.25
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+25% Synergy $0.15
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+24% Synergy $0.19
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+24% Synergy $0.17
Boiling Blood Boiling Blood
+24% Synergy $0.15
Infuriate Infuriate
+23% Synergy $0.06
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+21% Synergy $0.26
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+21% Synergy $0.08
Antagonize Antagonize
+19% Synergy $0.09
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+18% Synergy $0.31
Spawning Breath Spawning Breath
+18% Synergy $0.33
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+16% Synergy $0.06
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+16% Synergy $0.05
Panic Panic
+15% Synergy $0.18
Twinferno Twinferno
+13% Synergy $0.20
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+12% Synergy $0.08
Chaotic Strike Chaotic Strike
+12% Synergy $0.41
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+11% Synergy $0.06
Whirling Strike Whirling Strike
+10% Synergy $0.07
Lunar Frenzy Lunar Frenzy
+10% Synergy $0.06
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+9% Synergy $0.08
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+9% Synergy $0.04
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+9% Synergy $0.04
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+6% Synergy $0.26
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+2% Synergy $2.59
Seething Song Seething Song
-1% Synergy $5.81
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-4% Synergy $8.82
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $6.19
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.02
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy $1.59
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-13% Synergy $5.09
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-17% Synergy $0.54
Abrade Abrade
-22% Synergy $0.10
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-22% Synergy $0.08
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-27% Synergy $1.05

Sorceries

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

Twinflame Twinflame
+41% Synergy $5.70
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+40% Synergy $0.07
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+38% Synergy $0.14
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+35% Synergy $0.46
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+35% Synergy $0.11
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+32% Synergy $0.10
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+31% Synergy $0.14
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+26% Synergy $9.88
Rile Rile
+26% Synergy $0.25
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+26% Synergy $0.39
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+23% Synergy $0.64
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+23% Synergy $0.07
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+20% Synergy $2.86
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+19% Synergy $0.06
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+17% Synergy $0.05
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+17% Synergy $0.19
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+16% Synergy $0.19
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+15% Synergy $0.18
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+15% Synergy $0.39
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+13% Synergy $0.10
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+13% Synergy $0.03
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+12% Synergy $16.71
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+12% Synergy $0.09
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+11% Synergy $0.39
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+10% Synergy $0.36
Make Mischief Make Mischief
+10% Synergy $0.04
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+9% Synergy $2.30
Crash Through Crash Through
+9% Synergy $0.16
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+9% Synergy $2.21
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+9% Synergy $0.27
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+8% Synergy $1.18
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+8% Synergy $0.13
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+7% Synergy $0.55
Screaming Fury Screaming Fury
+7% Synergy $0.17
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+6% Synergy $1.99
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+6% Synergy $0.11
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+6% Synergy $0.26
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+6% Synergy $0.45
Molten Birth Molten Birth
+6% Synergy $0.12
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+2% Synergy $0.18
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy $13.03
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+1% Synergy $0.21
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-1% Synergy $4.92
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.05
Cathartic Reunion Cathartic Reunion
-5% Synergy $0.13
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-6% Synergy $0.23
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-19% Synergy $0.26
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-26% Synergy $3.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-33% Synergy $1.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+6% Synergy $1.28
Isochron Scepter Isochron Scepter
+4% Synergy $17.19
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+1% Synergy $4.78
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
0% Synergy $6.86
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-4% Synergy $7.92
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-5% Synergy $0.26
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.33
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-8% Synergy $1.64
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $4.22

Enchantments

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

Goblinslide Goblinslide
+25% Synergy $0.19
Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+23% Synergy $0.47
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+19% Synergy $0.40
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+3% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Bombardment Arcane Bombardment
+3% Synergy $1.88
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+1% Synergy $1.76
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-6% Synergy $0.76
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
-8% Synergy $2.80
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-13% Synergy $6.83

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 $0.62

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
+37% Synergy $0.23
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+34% Synergy $2.58
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+16% Synergy $0.12
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy $1.17
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+7% Synergy $0.15
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.26
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+4% Synergy $1.41
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+3% Synergy $0.31
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+3% Synergy $1.19
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy $0.12
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+2% Synergy $0.14
Hanweir Battlements Hanweir Battlements
+2% Synergy $1.68
Mutavault Mutavault
+2% Synergy $4.30
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+2% Synergy $0.79
Three Tree City Three Tree City
0% Synergy $20.29
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $6.02
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-7% Synergy $2.85
Mines of Moria Mines of Moria
-7% Synergy $1.04
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-9% Synergy $36.02
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-12% Synergy $9.59
War Room War Room
-19% Synergy $2.87

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+25% Synergy $1.16
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+6% Synergy $2.91
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
0% Synergy $0.60
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-1% Synergy $0.34
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.25
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $26.86
Pyromancer's Goggles Pyromancer's Goggles
-2% Synergy $0.80
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-3% Synergy $0.26
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.16
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-7% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-9% Synergy $0.52
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $1.40
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.22

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $0.06
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.48
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-1% Synergy $0.16
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-3% Synergy $35.49
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-4% Synergy $1.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-6% Synergy $11.02
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.23

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