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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

#29 Current Rank
#24 Last Week
#130 Past 2 Years

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.

Flashback Flashback
+9% Synergy $5.39
Molten-Core Maestro Molten-Core Maestro
+6% Synergy $0.95
Prismari Pianist Prismari Pianist
+5% Synergy $0.29
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
+1% Synergy $0.74
Blazing Firesinger Blazing Firesinger
-1% Synergy $0.30

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 $0.22
Expedite Expedite
+79% Synergy $1.34
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+76% Synergy $0.31
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+75% Synergy $0.22
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+74% Synergy $0.14
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+68% Synergy $0.15
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+66% Synergy $0.18
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+65% Synergy $0.18
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+65% Synergy $0.27
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+64% Synergy $4.09

Top Cards

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

Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+61% Synergy $0.22
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+60% Synergy $1.48
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+60% Synergy $1.75
Accelerate Accelerate
+60% Synergy $0.60
Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+56% Synergy $0.18
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+55% Synergy $0.37
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+53% Synergy $2.14
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+50% Synergy $0.43
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+49% Synergy $0.14
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+42% Synergy $0.25

Game Changers

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

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+7% Synergy $11.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-6% Synergy $129.20
Gamble Gamble
-7% Synergy $15.51
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
-14% Synergy $43.31

Creatures

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

Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+38% Synergy $1.38
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+38% Synergy $3.10
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+32% Synergy $0.30
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+32% Synergy $0.74
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+30% Synergy $0.36
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+30% Synergy $1.21
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+28% Synergy $0.24
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+26% Synergy $0.35
Dreadhorde Arcanist Dreadhorde Arcanist
+26% Synergy $0.59
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+21% Synergy $1.55
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+21% Synergy $1.87
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+21% Synergy $0.26
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+18% Synergy $0.33
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+18% Synergy $4.97
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+18% Synergy $3.07
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+17% Synergy $0.79
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+17% Synergy $0.33
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+16% Synergy $3.63
Manakin Manakin
+16% Synergy $0.41
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+16% Synergy $0.20
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+15% Synergy $1.03
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+15% Synergy $2.95
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+14% Synergy $34.66
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+14% Synergy $2.04
Goblin Dark-Dwellers Goblin Dark-Dwellers
+14% Synergy $0.26
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+11% Synergy $7.98
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+11% Synergy $0.38
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+10% Synergy $5.26
Akroan Crusader Akroan Crusader
+10% Synergy $0.10
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+10% Synergy $2.77
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+9% Synergy $5.93
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+8% Synergy $6.91
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+8% Synergy $0.44
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+7% Synergy $19.38
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+7% Synergy $0.24
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+7% Synergy $4.03
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+6% Synergy $22.21
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+6% Synergy $2.48
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+6% Synergy $0.34
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+5% Synergy $50.64
Goblin Lackey Goblin Lackey
+5% Synergy $12.68
Squee, Dubious Monarch Squee, Dubious Monarch
+5% Synergy $0.53
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+4% Synergy $9.47
Battle Cry Goblin Battle Cry Goblin
+4% Synergy $0.26
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+4% Synergy $17.23
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+3% Synergy $3.40
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.46
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+2% Synergy $4.73
Firebrand Archer Firebrand Archer
+2% Synergy $0.25
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
0% Synergy $0.39

Instants

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

Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+54% Synergy $0.26
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+54% Synergy $2.00
Stun Stun
+52% Synergy $0.19
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+44% Synergy $0.33
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+43% Synergy $0.21
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+39% Synergy $0.32
Brute Force Brute Force
+38% Synergy $0.35
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+36% Synergy $3.83
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+34% Synergy $0.18
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+34% Synergy $0.15
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+32% Synergy $0.36
Run Amok Run Amok
+31% Synergy $0.17
Felonious Rage Felonious Rage
+31% Synergy $0.16
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+30% Synergy $0.28
Otherworldly Outburst Otherworldly Outburst
+30% Synergy $0.22
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+28% Synergy $0.20
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+27% Synergy $0.26
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+22% Synergy $0.27
Infuriate Infuriate
+22% Synergy $0.16
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+22% Synergy $0.38
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+20% Synergy $0.26
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+19% Synergy $0.34
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+19% Synergy $0.29
Antagonize Antagonize
+17% Synergy $0.20
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+17% Synergy $0.14
Spawning Breath Spawning Breath
+16% Synergy $0.21
Boiling Blood Boiling Blood
+16% Synergy $0.07
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+15% Synergy $0.53
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+13% Synergy $0.23
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+13% Synergy $0.19
Twinferno Twinferno
+11% Synergy $0.36
Panic Panic
+11% Synergy $0.13
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+9% Synergy $0.22
Raze the Effigy Raze the Effigy
+9% Synergy $0.22
Stolen Vitality Stolen Vitality
+9% Synergy $0.07
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+8% Synergy $0.23
Sure Strike Sure Strike
+8% Synergy $0.06
Chaotic Strike Chaotic Strike
+8% Synergy $0.53
Seething Song Seething Song
+1% Synergy $13.17
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy $6.17
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-5% Synergy $11.67
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy $12.58
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $16.48
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-9% Synergy $0.73
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-13% Synergy $0.32
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-14% Synergy $70.27
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-15% Synergy $7.30
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-22% Synergy $0.26
Abrade Abrade
-24% Synergy $0.28
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-26% Synergy $0.96

Sorceries

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

Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+50% Synergy $0.33
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+41% Synergy $0.36
Twinflame Twinflame
+36% Synergy $0.87
Kick in the Door Kick in the Door
+33% Synergy $0.19
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+28% Synergy $0.20
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+28% Synergy $1.53
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+28% Synergy $0.21
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+25% Synergy $0.17
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+22% Synergy $4.57
Rile Rile
+22% Synergy $0.35
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+21% Synergy $0.70
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+20% Synergy $0.57
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+19% Synergy $7.51
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+19% Synergy $0.24
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+18% Synergy $0.29
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+17% Synergy $0.25
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+16% Synergy $0.22
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+15% Synergy $0.17
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+15% Synergy $2.09
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+14% Synergy $0.28
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+13% Synergy $0.27
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+12% Synergy $0.32
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+11% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+11% Synergy $0.26
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+11% Synergy $0.23
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+11% Synergy $0.26
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+10% Synergy $15.10
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+9% Synergy $7.73
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.41
Crash Through Crash Through
+8% Synergy $0.17
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+8% Synergy $0.60
Make Mischief Make Mischief
+8% Synergy $0.23
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy $1.21
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+7% Synergy $0.23
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+6% Synergy $2.95
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+6% Synergy $0.86
Gravitic Punch Gravitic Punch
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+5% Synergy $0.31
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+5% Synergy $0.17
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy $0.34
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+4% Synergy $1.85
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+4% Synergy $0.38
Warlord's Fury Warlord's Fury
+4% Synergy $0.35
Playful Shove Playful Shove
+4% Synergy $0.24
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy $6.71
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.97
Chain Reaction Chain Reaction
-7% Synergy $0.27
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-15% Synergy $0.31
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-20% Synergy $1.52
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-28% Synergy $0.90

Utility Artifacts

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

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+8% Synergy $6.31
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+5% Synergy $3.40
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
-3% Synergy $13.24
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-4% Synergy $1.95
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.29
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-9% Synergy $2.87
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy $5.63

Enchantments

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

Frontline Heroism Frontline Heroism
+31% Synergy $0.43
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+19% Synergy $0.34
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+16% Synergy $0.72
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy $2.42
Fiery Inscription Fiery Inscription
+1% Synergy $0.45
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+1% Synergy $1.51
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
0% Synergy $3.42
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
0% Synergy $3.63
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-4% Synergy $2.34
Blood Moon Blood Moon
-12% Synergy $6.92

Planeswalkers

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

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+4% Synergy $0.51

Utility Lands

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

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+41% Synergy $0.33
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+38% Synergy $0.35
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+36% Synergy $2.78
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+15% Synergy $0.19
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+14% Synergy $2.61
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+11% Synergy $2.08
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+10% Synergy $0.25
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+9% Synergy $0.28
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+6% Synergy $0.24
Fountainport Fountainport
+6% Synergy $3.41
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+6% Synergy $0.76
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy $2.09
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+4% Synergy $0.28
Mutavault Mutavault
+3% Synergy $4.59
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+3% Synergy $4.87
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+2% Synergy $18.98
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy $1.81
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+1% Synergy $23.41
Desert of the Fervent Desert of the Fervent
+1% Synergy $0.26
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
-5% Synergy $8.11
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-5% Synergy $1.36
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-6% Synergy $7.65
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-10% Synergy $49.91
War Room War Room
-11% Synergy $2.33
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-18% Synergy $0.34
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-18% Synergy $16.10

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+21% Synergy $2.42
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+4% Synergy $4.15
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy $0.38
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-1% Synergy $0.34
Glittering Stockpile Glittering Stockpile
-2% Synergy $0.40
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy $35.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-3% Synergy $35.66
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
-3% Synergy $0.32
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.06
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-5% Synergy $0.35
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-9% Synergy $2.24
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-14% Synergy $0.28

Lands

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

Mountain Mountain
+3% Synergy $2.00
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+2% Synergy $1.46
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy $0.25
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
-2% Synergy $49.50
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
-5% Synergy $0.97
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-7% Synergy $16.48
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-10% Synergy $0.34

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