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Zada, Hedron Grinder
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Goblin Ally

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Brackets

Brackets let a table agree on how strong their decks are before shuffling up, so a cEDH list doesn't land in a casual pod. Pick one to see what Zada, Hedron Grinder decks at that level play.

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Exhibition: theme first, winning second
2
Core: roughly preconstructed deck power
3
Upgraded: tuned decks, up to three Game Changers
4
Optimized: high power, anything goes
5
cEDH: built to win in competitive play

Budget

$ shows the cheapest Zada, Hedron Grinder builds, $$$ the most expensive ones.

Greyed-out options don't have enough decks yet.

New Cards

Recent-set cards showing up in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Stingcaster Mage Stingcaster Mage
+1% Synergy in 2% of decks $2.89
Artifist Acumen Artifist Acumen
+1% Synergy in 3% of decks $0.12
Pyre Rhymer Pyre Rhymer
+0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.38
Samut, Hazoret's Champion Samut, Hazoret's Champion
0% Synergy in 4% of decks $3.06
Ajani's Anguish Ajani's Anguish
-1% Synergy in 2% of decks $0.85

High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy cards in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+85% Synergy in 93% of decks $0.20
Expedite Expedite
+83% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.36
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+80% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.23
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+78% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.29
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+77% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.13
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+77% Synergy in 84% of decks $1.91
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+73% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.23
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+72% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+70% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.94
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+67% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.12

Top Cards

The cards most Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks run.

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+85% Synergy in 93% of decks $0.20
Expedite Expedite
+83% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.36
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+80% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.23
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+78% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.29
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+77% Synergy in 85% of decks $0.13
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+77% Synergy in 84% of decks $1.91
Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+72% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.32
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+70% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.94
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+67% Synergy in 81% of decks $1.43
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+67% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.24

Game Changers

Game Changers that Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks play.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+29% Synergy in 39% of decks $10.65
Gamble Gamble
+17% Synergy in 39% of decks $17.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+15% Synergy in 51% of decks $40.60
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $166.41
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks $125.71
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $112.79
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $1119.82
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $105.34

Creatures

Creatures played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+56% Synergy in 66% of decks $2.54
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+54% Synergy in 71% of decks $1.71
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+49% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.35
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+48% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.23
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+47% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.39
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+39% Synergy in 48% of decks $3.65
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+36% Synergy in 51% of decks $3.63
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+35% Synergy in 47% of decks $27.58
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+32% Synergy in 41% of decks $1.95
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+29% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.70
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+24% Synergy in 31% of decks $19.71
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+23% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.25
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+23% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.54
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+21% Synergy in 33% of decks $2.92
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+21% Synergy in 43% of decks $20.82
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+21% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.50
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+20% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.31
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $1.65
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.31
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+18% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.78
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+17% Synergy in 19% of decks $2.70
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+16% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.03
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+15% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.31
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.31
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+14% Synergy in 21% of decks $5.87
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+13% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.38
Manakin Manakin
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+12% Synergy in 22% of decks $7.37
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $2.30
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $4.68
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Imperial Recruiter Imperial Recruiter
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $12.03
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.09
Plague Myr Plague Myr
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $2.83
Dragon's Rage Channeler Dragon's Rage Channeler
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.03
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.31
Urabrask The Great Work Urabrask
+9% Synergy in 14% of decks $16.05
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $48.48
Zookeeper Mechan Zookeeper Mechan
+8% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+8% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.39
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Firebending Student Firebending Student
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.44
Magus of the Moon Magus of the Moon
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.47
Goblin Lackey Goblin Lackey
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $11.02
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $4.95
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+5% Synergy in 17% of decks $3.41
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+5% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.13
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $8.13
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
+1% Synergy in 15% of decks $40.44
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $6.53

Instants

Instants played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+65% Synergy in 71% of decks $0.29
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+64% Synergy in 70% of decks $0.27
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+60% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.13
Stun Stun
+59% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.20
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+45% Synergy in 58% of decks $3.27
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+42% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.27
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+41% Synergy in 46% of decks $0.30
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+32% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.28
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+29% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.34
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+25% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.23
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.20
Brute Force Brute Force
+23% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.35
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+23% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.23
Run Amok Run Amok
+17% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.19
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.29
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.35
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.31
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.28
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+14% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.35
Flashback Flashback
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.92
Seething Song Seething Song
+13% Synergy in 45% of decks $11.11
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.28
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+11% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.32
Infuriate Infuriate
+11% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.12
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
+11% Synergy in 24% of decks $6.09
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
+9% Synergy in 28% of decks $10.31
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+8% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.18
Academic Dispute Academic Dispute
+7% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.27
Antagonize Antagonize
+7% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.22
Pyroblast Pyroblast
+7% Synergy in 25% of decks $10.13
Twinferno Twinferno
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.35
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.21
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.14
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
+4% Synergy in 33% of decks $73.12
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.24
Invoke Calamity Invoke Calamity
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.40
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
+3% Synergy in 18% of decks $6.49
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy in 22% of decks $14.77
Flare of Duplication Flare of Duplication
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $1.89
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
+1% Synergy in 19% of decks $11.05
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-3% Synergy in 17% of decks $11.33
Wild Magic Surge Wild Magic Surge
-4% Synergy in 8% of decks $1.38
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-6% Synergy in 23% of decks $7.76
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-9% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.89
Bolt Bend Bolt Bend
-12% Synergy in 8% of decks $5.16
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-21% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.89
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-23% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.22
Abrade Abrade
-25% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.23

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+73% Synergy in 79% of decks $0.23
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+67% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.12
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+60% Synergy in 66% of decks $0.32
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+57% Synergy in 67% of decks $0.17
Twinflame Twinflame
+56% Synergy in 63% of decks $0.94
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+51% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.36
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+49% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.29
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+37% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.28
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+34% Synergy in 36% of decks $0.11
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+33% Synergy in 41% of decks $3.89
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+32% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.29
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+27% Synergy in 32% of decks $0.69
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+27% Synergy in 30% of decks $6.11
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.50
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $15.13
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $1.10
Rile Rile
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.37
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.14
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.29
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+17% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.37
Gamble Gamble
+17% Synergy in 39% of decks $17.75
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
+15% Synergy in 51% of decks $40.60
Forbidden Friendship Forbidden Friendship
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.26
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.26
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+12% Synergy in 18% of decks $8.17
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.27
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+11% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.26
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.37
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.18
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+9% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.12
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.23
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
+7% Synergy in 17% of decks $6.43
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+7% Synergy in 39% of decks $1.20
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $3.31
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $4.11
Seething Anger Seething Anger
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.30
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.55
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.22
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.36
Crash Through Crash Through
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.14
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.24
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.28
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.06
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $7.21
Wheel of Fortune Wheel of Fortune
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $3850.00
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-12% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.48
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-18% Synergy in 23% of decks $2.54
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-30% Synergy in 24% of decks $1.73

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+14% Synergy in 71% of decks $14.18
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+14% Synergy in 31% of decks $4.80
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+4% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.55
Defense Grid Defense Grid
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.20
The One Ring The One Ring
-5% Synergy in 6% of decks $105.34
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-9% Synergy in 7% of decks $2.03
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-9% Synergy in 30% of decks $1.86
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.32

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+29% Synergy in 39% of decks $10.65
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.24
Blood Moon Blood Moon
+10% Synergy in 29% of decks $7.05
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.64
Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+8% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.48
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+0% Synergy in 16% of decks $3.30
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
0% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.75
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-4% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.74

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+40% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.39
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+40% Synergy in 47% of decks $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+30% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.99
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+28% Synergy in 37% of decks $2.75
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+18% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.24
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+10% Synergy in 18% of decks $1.70
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+10% Synergy in 23% of decks $125.71
Mutavault Mutavault
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $5.34
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $1.95
Inkmoth Nexus Inkmoth Nexus
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $14.09
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+7% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.31
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+6% Synergy in 10% of decks $7.75
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+5% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.32
Fountainport Fountainport
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $2.96
Crystal Vein Crystal Vein
+5% Synergy in 9% of decks $8.71
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+4% Synergy in 13% of decks $16.46
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.73
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $26.98
Dwarven Ruins Dwarven Ruins
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.67
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.18
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.38
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+0% Synergy in 21% of decks $8.57
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-1% Synergy in 11% of decks $7.94
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
-1% Synergy in 10% of decks $39.00
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-3% Synergy in 17% of decks $46.27
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-3% Synergy in 9% of decks $3.02
War Room War Room
-8% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.71
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
-8% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.26
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-17% Synergy in 8% of decks $16.95

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing in Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+12% Synergy in 24% of decks $4.98
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
+12% Synergy in 21% of decks $41.76
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+11% Synergy in 19% of decks $166.41
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+7% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+6% Synergy in 91% of decks $1.16
Mana Vault Mana Vault
+6% Synergy in 14% of decks $112.79
Mox Amber Mox Amber
+4% Synergy in 10% of decks $82.52
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $1119.82
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-1% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.07
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
-4% Synergy in 7% of decks $29.40
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-12% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.35
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy in 48% of decks $0.34
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-18% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.27

Lands

The lands Optimized Zada, Hedron Grinder decks run.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+10% Synergy in 22% of decks $2.09
Gemstone Caverns Gemstone Caverns
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $62.03
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $49.64
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
+3% Synergy in 22% of decks $14.77
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $19.74
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $35.15
Wooded Foothills Wooded Foothills
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $18.17
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+1% Synergy in 6% of decks $27.13
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
+1% Synergy in 14% of decks $1.06
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy in 96% of decks $0.10
Shatterskull Smashing Shatterskull, the Hammer Pass Shatterskull Smashing
0% Synergy in 8% of decks $7.21
Snow-Covered Mountain Snow-Covered Mountain
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.49
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-12% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.26

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Zada, Hedron Grinder: Bracket 4 (Optimized).