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Zedruu the Greathearted
Price tag $2.26

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

#221 Current Rank
#255 Last Week
#170 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
+2% Synergy $4.25
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
+2% Synergy $0.34
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.36
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+1% Synergy $0.37
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $18.56

High Synergy Cards

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

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+73% Synergy $0.20
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+70% Synergy $0.61
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+66% Synergy $0.29
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+64% Synergy $0.75
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+63% Synergy $4.57
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+62% Synergy $0.51
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+56% Synergy $0.41
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+56% Synergy $1.42
Vedalken Plotter Vedalken Plotter
+55% Synergy $0.39
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+55% Synergy $5.26

Top Cards

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

Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+54% Synergy $2.52
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+53% Synergy $0.80
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+52% Synergy $2.68
Propaganda Propaganda
+51% Synergy $3.22
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+51% Synergy $5.87
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+51% Synergy $15.70
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+50% Synergy $0.17
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+50% Synergy $1.48
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+46% Synergy $0.27
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.35

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $50.17
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+7% Synergy $24.50
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.48
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $58.23
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $51.58
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $7.45
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.18
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.93
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $106.71
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $53.72

Creatures

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

Grid Monitor Grid Monitor
+43% Synergy $6.04
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+42% Synergy $0.27
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+38% Synergy $1.16
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+37% Synergy $11.09
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $1.20
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+35% Synergy $0.50
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+35% Synergy $0.22
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+34% Synergy $2.78
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+28% Synergy $0.51
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Zidane, Tantalus Thief
+28% Synergy $0.17
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $2.36
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+27% Synergy $0.43
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+27% Synergy $0.60
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+26% Synergy $0.36
Cinder Giant Cinder Giant
+26% Synergy $0.41
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+24% Synergy $0.32
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+23% Synergy $0.78
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $1.09
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+18% Synergy $0.55
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $12.48
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+18% Synergy $8.56
Bronze Bombshell Bronze Bombshell
+17% Synergy $9.28
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+16% Synergy $173.99
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+16% Synergy $0.20
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $0.27
The Locust God The Locust God
+13% Synergy $9.25
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+11% Synergy $0.17
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $2.31
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+10% Synergy $1.78
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+10% Synergy $3.98
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $3.40
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $3.75
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $1.18
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $8.59
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $3.85
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+8% Synergy $19.42
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.39
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.68
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+7% Synergy $0.77
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+7% Synergy $0.64
Flumph Flumph
+7% Synergy $2.40
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+7% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.38
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+6% Synergy $0.42
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+5% Synergy $5.40
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.21
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+5% Synergy $0.22
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+4% Synergy $0.31
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $54.22

Instants

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

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+41% Synergy $0.44
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+35% Synergy $2.60
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+25% Synergy $2.07
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.52
Brand Brand
+17% Synergy $2.47
Shifting Borders Shifting Borders
+16% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $2.09
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.06
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+7% Synergy $12.04
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.95
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.22
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.56
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.35
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.10
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.44
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $2.24
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.18
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $50.50
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.06
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.06
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.42
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.64
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.37
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.45
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.40
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.23
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.35
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-16% Synergy $3.73

Sorceries

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

Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+44% Synergy $0.16
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+39% Synergy $4.39
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+30% Synergy $2.45
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+21% Synergy $0.19
Political Trickery Political Trickery
+19% Synergy $4.36
Donate Donate
+17% Synergy $9.84
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+17% Synergy $5.52
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+14% Synergy $0.48
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+11% Synergy $0.12
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+11% Synergy $3.70
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.66
Insurrection Insurrection
+10% Synergy $7.60
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $9.90
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.26
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $4.00
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+7% Synergy $1.96
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+6% Synergy $0.23
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+5% Synergy $0.86
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $0.96
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.33
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.29
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.43
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $5.34
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $14.01
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.77

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+33% Synergy $5.47
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $1.00
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+26% Synergy $0.24
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+23% Synergy $1.92
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+22% Synergy $5.26
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy $12.19
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+15% Synergy $9.29
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+12% Synergy $0.20
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $20.36
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $11.36
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.38
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+9% Synergy $2.03
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+9% Synergy $1.99
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+9% Synergy $16.07
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+9% Synergy $0.07
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.36
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $1.01
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.77
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.46
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+6% Synergy $0.36
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $12.14
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.29
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.61
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $2.00

Enchantments

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

Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+45% Synergy $3.86
Aggressive Mining Aggressive Mining
+45% Synergy $0.55
Statecraft Statecraft
+39% Synergy $2.93
Transcendence Transcendence
+31% Synergy $6.17
Pyromancer's Swath Pyromancer's Swath
+31% Synergy $0.69
Moderation Moderation
+30% Synergy $0.14
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+28% Synergy $1.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $2.76
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+25% Synergy $0.46
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $1.28
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $2.62
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.44
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $1.05
Form of the Dragon Form of the Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.45
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+14% Synergy $0.33
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+14% Synergy $0.20
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+13% Synergy $1.26
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+13% Synergy $9.61
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $1.19
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $12.48
Wild Research Wild Research
+11% Synergy $1.08
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.29
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+10% Synergy $13.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $25.67
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+9% Synergy $0.56
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $475.15
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+9% Synergy $0.41
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+8% Synergy $4.82
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $4.09
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.15
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+7% Synergy $1.52
Smoke Smoke
+7% Synergy $6.00
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+7% Synergy $1.35
Delaying Shield Delaying Shield
+7% Synergy $4.98
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $9.16
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+7% Synergy $0.30
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $10.16
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.65
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+6% Synergy $3.88
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.79
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.28
Embargo Embargo
+6% Synergy $1.51
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+6% Synergy $0.23
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+6% Synergy $0.98
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $14.14
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.70
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.41
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $3.41
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.69
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.26

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+10% Synergy $8.00
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+6% Synergy $3.51

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+40% Synergy $3.70
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+27% Synergy $7.13
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $13.92
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $8.97
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.39
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.28
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $8.35
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
0% Synergy $4.55
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.12
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.70
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $25.26

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy $2.53
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+31% Synergy $5.05
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy $0.36
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.26
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+14% Synergy $0.37
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.44
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $0.79
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+5% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.31
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.88
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $1.08
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
0% Synergy $0.21
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.25
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.44
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.33
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $3.14
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.39
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-18% Synergy $0.33

Lands

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

Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+21% Synergy $11.07
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+19% Synergy $0.29
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.38
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.18
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+9% Synergy $15.27
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.24
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $7.86
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $7.46
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $13.53
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $16.44
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $15.80
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.29
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.08
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $10.32
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.22
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $11.00
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.15
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.20
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.20
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $331.42
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $2.43
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $11.45
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.20
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.25
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.72
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.30
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.98
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $29.10
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $30.84
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.27
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.35
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.99
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $4.03
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.26
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.34
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $6.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.26
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.22
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.33
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.45
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.38
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.39
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.36
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.31
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.17

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