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Zedruu the Greathearted
Price tag $2.09

Legendary CreatureMinotaur Monk

Magic color symbol for U Magic color symbol for R Magic color symbol for W
Jeskai

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

#216 Current Rank
#250 Last Week
#165 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Zedruu the Greathearted.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zedruu the Greathearted decks.

Mirrorform Mirrorform
+1% Synergy $5.82
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+1% Synergy $0.36
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
+1% Synergy
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $16.81
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
0% Synergy $0.36

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Zedruu the Greathearted's abilities and overall game plan.

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+73% Synergy $0.16
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+70% Synergy $0.61
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+66% Synergy $0.30
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+64% Synergy $0.67
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+63% Synergy $4.48
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+62% Synergy $0.49
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+56% Synergy $0.38
Vedalken Plotter Vedalken Plotter
+56% Synergy $0.42
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+55% Synergy $1.33
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+55% Synergy $6.49

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zedruu the Greathearted decks.

Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+55% Synergy $1.43
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+52% Synergy $2.58
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+52% Synergy $0.57
Propaganda Propaganda
+51% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+51% Synergy $5.73
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+51% Synergy $15.79
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+50% Synergy $0.21
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+50% Synergy $1.26
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+45% Synergy $4.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-15% Synergy $1.16

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $48.00
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+7% Synergy $18.67
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $31.52
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $53.63
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $47.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $40.86
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $14.79
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $99.32
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $98.84
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $45.55

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Zedruu the Greathearted's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+44% Synergy $0.25
Grid Monitor Grid Monitor
+43% Synergy $4.61
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+40% Synergy $0.30
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+38% Synergy $1.07
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+38% Synergy $9.46
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.48
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+35% Synergy $0.67
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+35% Synergy $0.11
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+34% Synergy $3.62
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+28% Synergy $0.52
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $3.64
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Zidane, Tantalus Thief
+28% Synergy $0.22
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+27% Synergy $0.34
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+27% Synergy $0.65
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+26% Synergy $0.26
Cinder Giant Cinder Giant
+26% Synergy $0.38
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+24% Synergy $0.81
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+24% Synergy $0.19
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $0.97
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+18% Synergy $0.60
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $13.75
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+18% Synergy $8.30
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+17% Synergy $0.18
Bronze Bombshell Bronze Bombshell
+17% Synergy $8.74
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+16% Synergy $173.26
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $0.16
The Locust God The Locust God
+14% Synergy $8.09
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+11% Synergy $0.11
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $1.24
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+10% Synergy $0.64
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+10% Synergy $3.46
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $4.28
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.87
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $0.81
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $8.07
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $3.54
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+8% Synergy $16.40
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.27
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+8% Synergy $0.50
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.72
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+7% Synergy $0.56
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+7% Synergy $0.40
Flumph Flumph
+7% Synergy $1.95
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+7% Synergy $0.40
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.23
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+5% Synergy $6.51
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.18
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+5% Synergy $0.19
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.23
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $46.54

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zedruu the Greathearted safe.

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+42% Synergy $0.46
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+36% Synergy $2.40
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+25% Synergy $1.57
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.47
Brand Brand
+17% Synergy $2.28
Shifting Borders Shifting Borders
+17% Synergy $0.26
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.93
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $1.60
Oblation Oblation
+7% Synergy $0.57
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.08
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+6% Synergy $11.01
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.36
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.25
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.12
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.47
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $2.11
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.65
Generous Gift Generous Gift
0% Synergy $0.87
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.24
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $8.46
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $3.22
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.56
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.29
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $62.01
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.83
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-12% Synergy $0.93
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.29
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-16% Synergy $4.23

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Zedruu the Greathearted's game plan and control the board.

Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+44% Synergy $0.14
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+39% Synergy $5.09
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+28% Synergy $1.32
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+22% Synergy $0.12
Political Trickery Political Trickery
+19% Synergy $4.75
Donate Donate
+17% Synergy $9.37
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+17% Synergy $6.15
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+14% Synergy $0.52
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+11% Synergy $0.10
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+11% Synergy $3.44
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.35
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $8.06
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $10.03
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.17
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $2.01
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+7% Synergy $1.63
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+6% Synergy $0.22
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+5% Synergy $0.73
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $0.89
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.48
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $4.79
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $10.73
Windfall Windfall
-2% Synergy $4.14
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.93

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+34% Synergy $6.26
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $0.88
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+27% Synergy $0.25
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+23% Synergy $1.83
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+22% Synergy $5.22
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy $12.58
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+16% Synergy $9.37
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+12% Synergy $0.15
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $19.38
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $9.80
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.13
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+9% Synergy $0.08
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+9% Synergy $2.09
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+9% Synergy $1.39
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+9% Synergy $14.18
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.42
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.17
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $5.12
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $1.00
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.22
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+6% Synergy $0.34
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $11.40
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $7.07
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.23
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.58

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Zedruu the Greathearted's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Aggressive Mining Aggressive Mining
+45% Synergy $0.53
Statecraft Statecraft
+38% Synergy $2.89
Transcendence Transcendence
+31% Synergy $5.63
Pyromancer's Swath Pyromancer's Swath
+31% Synergy $0.60
Moderation Moderation
+31% Synergy $0.11
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+28% Synergy $0.99
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $2.10
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+25% Synergy $0.41
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $0.75
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $2.47
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.63
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $0.86
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+15% Synergy $0.24
Form of the Dragon Form of the Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.46
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+14% Synergy $0.18
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+13% Synergy $1.10
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+13% Synergy $8.50
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $1.10
Wild Research Wild Research
+11% Synergy $1.01
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $9.05
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.28
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+10% Synergy $11.34
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+9% Synergy $0.55
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+9% Synergy
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+9% Synergy $0.41
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $24.31
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+8% Synergy $3.65
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $3.07
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.03
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+7% Synergy $1.55
Smoke Smoke
+7% Synergy $5.18
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+7% Synergy $1.28
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+7% Synergy $0.28
Delaying Shield Delaying Shield
+7% Synergy $4.43
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+7% Synergy $3.54
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $7.36
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+7% Synergy $0.20
Embargo Embargo
+7% Synergy $1.60
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $11.16
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.04
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.21
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.72
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+6% Synergy $1.14
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $9.54
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $0.95
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $3.14
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-3% Synergy $8.92
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.27

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Zedruu the Greathearted to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+11% Synergy $6.44
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+6% Synergy $3.45

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+40% Synergy $3.28
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+26% Synergy $6.11
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $15.64
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $7.91
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $5.98
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+9% Synergy $0.27
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.11
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $6.96
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.95
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $5.01
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $20.40

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy $1.71
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $5.11
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.19
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+14% Synergy $0.33
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $1.31
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+6% Synergy $0.17
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.17
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.72
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
0% Synergy $0.14
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.04
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.32
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.23
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-15% Synergy $2.52
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-18% Synergy $0.28
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-19% Synergy $0.29

Lands

The mana base foundation for Zedruu the Greathearted decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+21% Synergy $10.23
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+19% Synergy $0.17
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+18% Synergy $0.31
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.18
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+9% Synergy $14.16
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+8% Synergy $0.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+7% Synergy $0.09
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $7.15
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $11.91
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $15.20
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.04
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.94
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+5% Synergy $15.25
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.17
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+4% Synergy $8.90
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.04
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+3% Synergy $9.05
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.05
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $328.26
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $4.93
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $8.99
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.15
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.52
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.12
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.36
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $25.34
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.13
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.22
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.27
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-1% Synergy $26.93
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.20
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-2% Synergy $4.97
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $5.38
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.13
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.15
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.09
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-6% Synergy $0.21
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.55
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-6% Synergy $0.18
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.25
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.27
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.53
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.13

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