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Zedruu the Greathearted
Price tag $2.36

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

#248 Current Rank
#264 Last Week
#176 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.

Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
+3% Synergy $0.27
Emeritus of Truce Emeritus of Truce
+1% Synergy $3.50
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
0% Synergy $8.10
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $7.07
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
0% Synergy $3.23

High Synergy Cards

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

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+73% Synergy $0.21
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+70% Synergy $0.67
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+66% Synergy $0.31
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+64% Synergy $1.07
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+64% Synergy $4.90
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+62% Synergy $0.52
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+56% Synergy $0.34
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+56% Synergy $1.49
Vedalken Plotter Vedalken Plotter
+55% Synergy $0.43
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+55% Synergy $5.54

Top Cards

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

Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+54% Synergy $2.14
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+53% Synergy $1.24
Propaganda Propaganda
+52% Synergy $3.42
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+52% Synergy $2.78
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+52% Synergy $16.19
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+51% Synergy $3.52
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+50% Synergy $0.21
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+50% Synergy $1.68
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+48% Synergy $0.26
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $0.97

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $57.27
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+6% Synergy $23.30
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $36.19
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $67.17
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $55.57
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.50
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.42
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $17.27
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $99.03
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $56.28

Creatures

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

Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+44% Synergy $0.26
Grid Monitor Grid Monitor
+44% Synergy $6.67
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+38% Synergy $1.23
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+37% Synergy $8.47
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $1.85
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+35% Synergy $0.43
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+35% Synergy $0.24
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+34% Synergy $3.58
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Zidane, Tantalus Thief
+28% Synergy $0.17
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+28% Synergy $0.48
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $3.15
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+27% Synergy $0.48
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+26% Synergy $0.86
Cinder Giant Cinder Giant
+26% Synergy $0.39
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+25% Synergy $0.40
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+23% Synergy $0.30
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+23% Synergy $0.80
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $1.84
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+18% Synergy $0.41
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $13.26
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+18% Synergy $7.66
Bronze Bombshell Bronze Bombshell
+17% Synergy $10.17
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+17% Synergy $179.60
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+16% Synergy $0.25
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+15% Synergy $0.31
The Locust God The Locust God
+13% Synergy $9.25
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+11% Synergy $0.11
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+10% Synergy $1.82
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+10% Synergy $2.79
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $1.70
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $3.41
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $3.75
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $1.97
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $5.49
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+8% Synergy $16.41
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.34
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $3.12
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+7% Synergy $1.10
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+7% Synergy $0.60
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+7% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.39
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+6% Synergy $0.38
Flumph Flumph
+6% Synergy $1.91
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+6% Synergy $0.45
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+5% Synergy $7.17
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.22
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+4% Synergy $0.22
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+3% Synergy $0.41
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $55.72

Instants

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

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+41% Synergy $0.49
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+34% Synergy $3.29
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+25% Synergy $2.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.36
Brand Brand
+17% Synergy $2.50
Shifting Borders Shifting Borders
+16% Synergy $0.27
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $2.52
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $1.30
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+7% Synergy $13.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.09
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.15
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.55
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.36
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.30
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.47
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $52.04
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $7.14
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.53
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $5.52
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.04
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.33
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $68.07
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.01
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-10% Synergy $0.91
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.37
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-16% Synergy $3.55

Sorceries

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

Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+45% Synergy $0.24
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+38% Synergy $5.58
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+31% Synergy $1.82
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+20% Synergy $0.18
Political Trickery Political Trickery
+19% Synergy $5.07
Donate Donate
+18% Synergy $14.17
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+17% Synergy $5.59
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+13% Synergy $0.47
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+11% Synergy $0.16
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $3.01
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+10% Synergy $3.90
Insurrection Insurrection
+10% Synergy $9.51
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $11.31
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.31
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $3.97
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+7% Synergy $2.55
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+6% Synergy $0.26
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+6% Synergy $0.97
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $1.28
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.34
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.26
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.59
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $4.79
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.10
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.66

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+34% Synergy $5.39
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $1.04
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+26% Synergy $0.26
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+23% Synergy $1.82
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+22% Synergy $5.20
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy $11.24
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+15% Synergy $10.67
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+12% Synergy $0.22
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $11.48
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.50
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+9% Synergy $23.94
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+9% Synergy $1.62
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+9% Synergy $2.45
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+9% Synergy $16.26
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+8% Synergy $0.14
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.41
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.08
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.60
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $0.82
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.61
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+6% Synergy $0.36
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $13.82
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $6.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $3.56
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.32
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.85

Enchantments

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

Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+45% Synergy $2.69
Aggressive Mining Aggressive Mining
+45% Synergy $0.56
Statecraft Statecraft
+39% Synergy $2.96
Transcendence Transcendence
+32% Synergy $7.14
Pyromancer's Swath Pyromancer's Swath
+31% Synergy $0.74
Moderation Moderation
+30% Synergy $0.24
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+28% Synergy $1.13
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $0.56
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+25% Synergy $0.46
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $1.46
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $4.70
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $1.75
Form of the Dragon Form of the Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.45
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+14% Synergy $0.29
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+14% Synergy $0.20
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+13% Synergy $0.87
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+13% Synergy $11.03
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.55
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $11.82
Wild Research Wild Research
+10% Synergy $1.15
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+10% Synergy $0.23
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+10% Synergy $17.63
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 $0.42
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+9% Synergy $5.61
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $15.72
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $2.61
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.15
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+7% Synergy $1.52
Delaying Shield Delaying Shield
+7% Synergy $5.07
Smoke Smoke
+7% Synergy $7.16
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+7% Synergy $1.13
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $8.91
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+7% Synergy $0.34
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $8.91
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.83
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.82
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+6% Synergy $4.21
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.22
Embargo Embargo
+6% Synergy $1.37
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+6% Synergy $0.24
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+5% Synergy $0.79
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $10.83
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $3.88
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.39
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $3.74
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.56
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.29

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 $8.74
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+6% Synergy $3.77

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+40% Synergy $2.54
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+27% Synergy $10.00
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+25% Synergy $14.14
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $9.82
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+9% Synergy $0.21
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $4.82
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.31
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $1.11
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $1.78
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $9.05
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $122.46
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $28.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+34% Synergy $2.90
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+31% Synergy $5.28
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy $0.34
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.23
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+14% Synergy $0.42
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.43
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $1.81
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+5% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.34
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.65
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
-1% Synergy $0.26
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.17
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.39
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.35
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-13% Synergy $1.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-16% Synergy $0.48
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-17% Synergy $0.27

Lands

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

Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+20% Synergy $10.59
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+18% Synergy $0.34
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.37
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+16% Synergy $0.19
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+10% Synergy $17.15
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.27
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $8.57
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $6.97
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $13.96
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $17.99
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $16.13
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.26
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $11.10
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.13
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $11.21
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+4% Synergy $0.23
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.16
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $15.56
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.15
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $341.24
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.03
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.21
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.30
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.96
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.27
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.08
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $32.49
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $35.34
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.30
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.30
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $4.95
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.30
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.31
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $1.04
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.36
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.25
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.23
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.27
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.44
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.34
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.32
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.35
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.33
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.29

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