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Zada, Hedron Grinder
Price tag $0.17

Legendary Creature — Goblin Ally

Magic color symbol for R
Mono-Red

Brackets

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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.

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New Cards

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

Pompous Battlemage Pompous Battlemage
+1% Synergy in 2% of decks $0.76
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
-1% Synergy in 4% of decks $3.06
Ajani's Anguish Ajani's Anguish
-2% Synergy in 2% of decks $0.85

High Synergy Cards

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

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+86% Synergy in 93% of decks $0.20
Expedite Expedite
+83% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.36
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+80% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.29
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+75% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.23
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+74% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.91
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+74% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.13
Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+70% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.23
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+69% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.24
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+69% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.12
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+68% Synergy in 78% of decks $2.54

Top Cards

The cards most Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks run.

Fists of Flame Fists of Flame
+86% Synergy in 93% of decks $0.20
Expedite Expedite
+83% Synergy in 94% of decks $0.36
Ancestors' Aid Ancestors' Aid
+80% Synergy in 86% of decks $0.29
Sudden Breakthrough Sudden Breakthrough
+75% Synergy in 80% of decks $0.23
Crimson Wisps Crimson Wisps
+74% Synergy in 82% of decks $1.91
Renegade Tactics Renegade Tactics
+74% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.13
Krenko's Command Krenko's Command
+69% Synergy in 83% of decks $0.24
Dragon Fodder Dragon Fodder
+69% Synergy in 82% of decks $0.12
Krenko, Mob Boss Krenko, Mob Boss
+68% Synergy in 78% of decks $2.54
Storm-Kiln Artist Storm-Kiln Artist
+67% Synergy in 84% of decks $1.94

Game Changers

Game Changers that Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks play.

Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $10.65
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy in 35% of decks $40.60
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $125.71

Creatures

Creatures played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Young Pyromancer Young Pyromancer
+61% Synergy in 69% of decks $0.32
Mogg War Marshal Mogg War Marshal
+51% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.23
Skirk Prospector Skirk Prospector
+50% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.35
Goblin Instigator Goblin Instigator
+44% Synergy in 54% of decks $0.39
Runaway Steam-Kin Runaway Steam-Kin
+38% Synergy in 55% of decks $1.71
Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin Krenko, Tin Street Kingpin
+38% Synergy in 52% of decks $3.63
Goblin Matron Goblin Matron
+33% Synergy in 49% of decks $0.25
Siege-Gang Commander Siege-Gang Commander
+30% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.31
Guttersnipe Guttersnipe
+29% Synergy in 43% of decks $0.54
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+27% Synergy in 36% of decks $1.95
Goblin Warchief Goblin Warchief
+27% Synergy in 42% of decks $1.78
Siege-Gang Lieutenant Siege-Gang Lieutenant
+25% Synergy in 33% of decks $4.68
Howlsquad Heavy Howlsquad Heavy
+25% Synergy in 35% of decks $2.30
Iron Myr Iron Myr
+24% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.70
General Kreat, the Boltbringer General Kreat, the Boltbringer
+22% Synergy in 32% of decks $7.37
Searslicer Goblin Searslicer Goblin
+20% Synergy in 27% of decks $1.31
Beetleback Chief Beetleback Chief
+19% Synergy in 28% of decks $0.31
Goblin Chieftain Goblin Chieftain
+19% Synergy in 32% of decks $4.95
Goblin Chirurgeon Goblin Chirurgeon
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $1.03
Roaming Throne Roaming Throne
+19% Synergy in 29% of decks $48.48
Pashalik Mons Pashalik Mons
+18% Synergy in 30% of decks $3.41
Broadside Bombardiers Broadside Bombardiers
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $3.54
Goblin Lackey Goblin Lackey
+17% Synergy in 25% of decks $11.02
Birgi, God of Storytelling Harnfel, Horn of Bounty Birgi, God of Storytelling
+16% Synergy in 29% of decks $27.58
Conspicuous Snoop Conspicuous Snoop
+16% Synergy in 26% of decks $3.13
Loyal Apprentice Loyal Apprentice
+15% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.38
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
+15% Synergy in 37% of decks $20.82
Krark, the Thumbless Krark, the Thumbless
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $1.65
Impulsive Pilferer Impulsive Pilferer
+14% Synergy in 20% of decks $0.50
Dualcaster Mage Dualcaster Mage
+13% Synergy in 22% of decks $3.65
Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
+13% Synergy in 16% of decks $2.31
Ornithopter Ornithopter
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.31
Goblin Trashmaster Goblin Trashmaster
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $6.53
Legion Warboss Legion Warboss
+13% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.39
Stormsplitter Stormsplitter
+13% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.70
Goblin Dark-Dwellers Goblin Dark-Dwellers
+13% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.28
Manakin Manakin
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.34
Moggcatcher Moggcatcher
+12% Synergy in 15% of decks $13.55
Hedron Crawler Hedron Crawler
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.19
Goblin Bushwhacker Goblin Bushwhacker
+9% Synergy in 13% of decks $2.00
Ashling, Flame Dancer Ashling, Flame Dancer
+9% Synergy in 16% of decks $5.87
Electro, Assaulting Battery Electro, Assaulting Battery
+7% Synergy in 18% of decks $3.50
Rundvelt Hordemaster Rundvelt Hordemaster
+7% Synergy in 15% of decks $3.11
Treasonous Ogre Treasonous Ogre
+6% Synergy in 13% of decks $19.71
Sunset Strikemaster Sunset Strikemaster
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.33
Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.09
Goblin Recruiter Goblin Recruiter
+4% Synergy in 14% of decks $8.13
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
+3% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.33
Simian Spirit Guide Simian Spirit Guide
+2% Synergy in 14% of decks $2.92
Goblin King Goblin King
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $15.29

Instants

Instants played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Reckless Ransacking Reckless Ransacking
+62% Synergy in 68% of decks $0.29
Battle Hymn Battle Hymn
+60% Synergy in 75% of decks $1.43
Accelerate Accelerate
+56% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.50
Might of the Meek Might of the Meek
+55% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.27
Blazing Crescendo Blazing Crescendo
+54% Synergy in 60% of decks $0.13
Brightstone Ritual Brightstone Ritual
+47% Synergy in 60% of decks $3.27
Stun Stun
+46% Synergy in 50% of decks $0.20
Temur Battle Rage Temur Battle Rage
+36% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.28
Flick a Coin Flick a Coin
+35% Synergy in 40% of decks $0.30
Haste Magic Haste Magic
+35% Synergy in 39% of decks $0.27
Monstrous Rage Monstrous Rage
+32% Synergy in 37% of decks $0.23
Titan's Strength Titan's Strength
+29% Synergy in 34% of decks $0.34
Brute Force Brute Force
+26% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.35
Siege Smash Siege Smash
+25% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.23
Samut's Sprint Samut's Sprint
+25% Synergy in 27% of decks $0.20
Run Amok Run Amok
+21% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.19
Balduvian Rage Balduvian Rage
+20% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.29
Brute Strength Brute Strength
+19% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.31
Dreadmaw's Ire Dreadmaw's Ire
+18% Synergy in 21% of decks $0.35
Bulk Up Bulk Up
+16% Synergy in 24% of decks $0.32
Infuriate Infuriate
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.12
Flashback Flashback
+15% Synergy in 24% of decks $2.92
Soul's Fire Soul's Fire
+14% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.28
Invigorated Rampage Invigorated Rampage
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.35
Downhill Charge Downhill Charge
+14% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.28
Seething Song Seething Song
+12% Synergy in 44% of decks $11.11
Rush of Adrenaline Rush of Adrenaline
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.18
Antagonize Antagonize
+10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.22
Unleash Fury Unleash Fury
+9% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.36
Turn Inside Out Turn Inside Out
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.21
Rabid Gnaw Rabid Gnaw
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.14
Twinferno Twinferno
+8% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Panic Panic
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.17
Sazacap's Brew Sazacap's Brew
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.24
Goblin Surprise Goblin Surprise
+5% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.21
Great Train Heist Great Train Heist
+3% Synergy in 12% of decks $4.81
Desperate Ritual Desperate Ritual
0% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.09
Redirect Lightning Redirect Lightning
-1% Synergy in 16% of decks $11.05
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy in 16% of decks $14.77
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
-3% Synergy in 58% of decks $0.89
Pyretic Ritual Pyretic Ritual
-4% Synergy in 11% of decks $6.49
Red Elemental Blast Red Elemental Blast
-6% Synergy in 12% of decks $10.31
Pyroblast Pyroblast
-6% Synergy in 11% of decks $10.13
Return the Favor Return the Favor
-7% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.77
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-8% Synergy in 20% of decks $73.12
Tibalt's Trickery Tibalt's Trickery
-10% Synergy in 10% of decks $11.33
Untimely Malfunction Untimely Malfunction
-11% Synergy in 18% of decks $7.76
Thrill of Possibility Thrill of Possibility
-23% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.22
Abrade Abrade
-26% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Lightning Bolt Lightning Bolt
-27% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.89

Sorceries

Sorceries played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Ancestral Anger Ancestral Anger
+70% Synergy in 75% of decks $0.23
Empty the Warrens Empty the Warrens
+64% Synergy in 74% of decks $0.17
Impolite Entrance Impolite Entrance
+56% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.32
Hordeling Outburst Hordeling Outburst
+50% Synergy in 61% of decks $0.36
Witch's Mark Witch's Mark
+46% Synergy in 51% of decks $0.29
Twinflame Twinflame
+37% Synergy in 44% of decks $0.94
Past in Flames Past in Flames
+33% Synergy in 41% of decks $3.89
Kari Zev's Expertise Kari Zev's Expertise
+29% Synergy in 32% of decks $1.28
Traitorous Greed Traitorous Greed
+28% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.29
Spark of Creativity Spark of Creativity
+23% Synergy in 25% of decks $0.11
Haze of Rage Haze of Rage
+22% Synergy in 25% of decks $1.10
Grapeshot Grapeshot
+22% Synergy in 31% of decks $0.37
Daring Discovery Daring Discovery
+21% Synergy in 23% of decks $0.27
Electroduplicate Electroduplicate
+21% Synergy in 26% of decks $0.69
Reckless Charge Reckless Charge
+19% Synergy in 22% of decks $0.14
Mana Geyser Mana Geyser
+16% Synergy in 48% of decks $1.20
Wild Ride Wild Ride
+16% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.29
Involuntary Employment Involuntary Employment
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.23
Inner Fire Inner Fire
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.50
Heat Shimmer Heat Shimmer
+15% Synergy in 19% of decks $6.11
Rile Rile
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.37
Ral's Reinforcements Ral's Reinforcements
+15% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.23
Mizzix's Mastery Mizzix's Mastery
+13% Synergy in 19% of decks $8.17
Choco-Comet Choco-Comet
+12% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.18
Goblin Negotiation Goblin Negotiation
+11% Synergy in 16% of decks $0.28
Rally at the Hornburg Rally at the Hornburg
+11% Synergy in 13% of decks $0.26
Gleeful Demolition Gleeful Demolition
+11% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.29
Assault Strobe Assault Strobe
+9% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.55
Spreading Insurrection Spreading Insurrection
+8% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24
Molten Duplication Molten Duplication
+7% Synergy in 13% of decks $15.13
Kuldotha Rebirth Kuldotha Rebirth
+6% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.26
Goblin War Party Goblin War Party
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.22
Infernal Plunge Infernal Plunge
+6% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.37
Mogg Alarm Mogg Alarm
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.23
Tempt with Vengeance Tempt with Vengeance
+5% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.36
Finale of Promise Finale of Promise
+5% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.12
Song of Totentanz Song of Totentanz
+4% Synergy in 6% of decks $4.11
Devastating Onslaught Devastating Onslaught
+4% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.31
Glimpse the Impossible Glimpse the Impossible
+4% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.24
Crash Through Crash Through
+3% Synergy in 10% of decks $0.14
Goblin Rally Goblin Rally
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.34
Seize the Day Seize the Day
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.37
Jeska's Will Jeska's Will
0% Synergy in 35% of decks $40.60
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.06
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy in 19% of decks $17.75
Rite of Flame Rite of Flame
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $6.43
Vandalblast Vandalblast
-9% Synergy in 32% of decks $2.54
Faithless Looting Faithless Looting
-10% Synergy in 29% of decks $0.48
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-19% Synergy in 34% of decks $1.73

Utility Artifacts

Utility artifacts played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Skullclamp Skullclamp
+21% Synergy in 39% of decks $4.80
Ruby Medallion Ruby Medallion
+8% Synergy in 65% of decks $14.18
Helm of Awakening Helm of Awakening
+3% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.55
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+3% Synergy in 43% of decks $1.86
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
-1% Synergy in 7% of decks $3.31
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-8% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.31
Hazoret's Monument Hazoret's Monument
-9% Synergy in 6% of decks $2.03
The Fire Crystal The Fire Crystal
-16% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.32

Enchantments

Enchantments played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Impact Tremors Impact Tremors
+19% Synergy in 43% of decks $2.48
Underworld Breach Underworld Breach
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $10.65
Goblinslide Goblinslide
+12% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.24
Goblin Bombardment Goblin Bombardment
+9% Synergy in 25% of decks $3.30
Leyline of Resonance Leyline of Resonance
+8% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.64
Boggart Shenanigans Boggart Shenanigans
+3% Synergy in 8% of decks $3.30
Quest for the Goblin Lord Quest for the Goblin Lord
+2% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.33
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker Reflection of Kiki-Jiki Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
-1% Synergy in 5% of decks $5.75
Shared Animosity Shared Animosity
-3% Synergy in 7% of decks $4.60

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Chandra, Acolyte of Flame Chandra, Acolyte of Flame
+2% Synergy in 5% of decks $0.74

Utility Lands

Utility lands played in Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks.

Dwarven Mine Dwarven Mine
+51% Synergy in 62% of decks $0.39
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+48% Synergy in 55% of decks $0.31
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+42% Synergy in 54% of decks $2.99
Den of the Bugbear Den of the Bugbear
+24% Synergy in 33% of decks $1.70
Castle Embereth Castle Embereth
+21% Synergy in 38% of decks $0.31
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
+21% Synergy in 29% of decks $2.75
Fountainport Fountainport
+16% Synergy in 20% of decks $2.96
Mishra's Factory Mishra's Factory
+15% Synergy in 17% of decks $0.24
Goblin Burrows Goblin Burrows
+15% Synergy in 18% of decks $0.73
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
+14% Synergy in 23% of decks $16.46
Forgotten Cave Forgotten Cave
+13% Synergy in 30% of decks $0.32
Smoldering Crater Smoldering Crater
+10% Synergy in 15% of decks $0.18
Arena of Glory Arena of Glory
+9% Synergy in 31% of decks $8.57
Hidden Volcano Hidden Volcano
+7% Synergy in 11% of decks $0.25
Blinkmoth Nexus Blinkmoth Nexus
+6% Synergy in 7% of decks $1.95
Three Tree City Three Tree City
+4% Synergy in 11% of decks $26.98
Mutavault Mutavault
+3% Synergy in 7% of decks $5.34
Spinerock Knoll Spinerock Knoll
+2% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.26
Sandstone Needle Sandstone Needle
+2% Synergy in 6% of decks $7.75
Fire Nation Palace Fire Nation Palace
+1% Synergy in 11% of decks $1.38
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy in 32% of decks $3.71
Command Beacon Command Beacon
-5% Synergy in 7% of decks $7.94
Great Furnace Great Furnace
-6% Synergy in 6% of decks $3.02
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-7% Synergy in 6% of decks $125.71
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
-7% Synergy in 12% of decks $46.27
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
-16% Synergy in 8% of decks $16.95

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+17% Synergy in 30% of decks $4.98
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+4% Synergy in 16% of decks $29.40
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+3% Synergy in 87% of decks $1.16
Springleaf Drum Springleaf Drum
+1% Synergy in 8% of decks $0.37
Tablet of Discovery Tablet of Discovery
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $1.07
Lotus Petal Lotus Petal
-2% Synergy in 7% of decks $41.76
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
-2% Synergy in 6% of decks $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-10% Synergy in 6% of decks $6.25
Fire Diamond Fire Diamond
-10% Synergy in 12% of decks $0.35
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-16% Synergy in 14% of decks $0.27
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-18% Synergy in 42% of decks $0.34

Lands

The lands Upgraded Zada, Hedron Grinder decks run.

Pinnacle Monk Mystic Peak Pinnacle Monk
+5% Synergy in 18% of decks $2.09
Mountain Mountain
+2% Synergy in 98% of decks $0.10
Cavern of Souls Cavern of Souls
+0% Synergy in 11% of decks $49.64
Sundering Eruption Volcanic Fissure Sundering Eruption
0% Synergy in 12% of decks $1.06
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
0% Synergy in 7% of decks $0.26
Valakut Awakening Valakut Stoneforge Valakut Awakening
-2% Synergy in 16% of decks $14.77
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-13% Synergy in 9% of decks $0.26

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