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Zedruu the Greathearted
Price tag $2.25

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

#214 Current Rank
#237 Last Week
#168 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 $4.02
Lavaleaper Lavaleaper
+2% Synergy $0.46
Bre of Clan Stoutarm Bre of Clan Stoutarm
+1% Synergy $0.36
Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter Kitsune, Dragon's Daughter
+1% Synergy $0.28
Hexing Squelcher Hexing Squelcher
0% Synergy $19.33

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 $0.33
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+64% Synergy $0.65
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+63% Synergy $4.64
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+62% Synergy $0.51
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+56% Synergy $0.43
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+56% Synergy $1.42
Vedalken Plotter Vedalken Plotter
+56% Synergy $0.41
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+55% Synergy $5.64

Top Cards

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

Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+54% Synergy $2.48
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+53% Synergy $0.84
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+52% Synergy $2.67
Propaganda Propaganda
+51% Synergy $3.23
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+51% Synergy $6.34
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+51% Synergy $16.41
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+50% Synergy $0.20
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+50% Synergy $0.74
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+46% Synergy $0.34
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.36

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $51.59
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+7% Synergy $19.58
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $32.63
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $59.18
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+2% Synergy $49.71
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $5.75
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
0% Synergy $41.80
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-1% Synergy $15.41
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $97.46
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-5% Synergy $55.14

Creatures

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

Grid Monitor Grid Monitor
+43% Synergy $5.64
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+42% Synergy $0.32
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+38% Synergy $1.13
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+38% Synergy $11.14
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.62
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+36% Synergy $0.26
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+35% Synergy $0.61
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+34% Synergy $2.14
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+28% Synergy $0.52
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+28% Synergy $3.53
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Zidane, Tantalus Thief
+28% Synergy $0.25
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+27% Synergy $0.43
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+27% Synergy $0.57
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+26% Synergy $0.40
Cinder Giant Cinder Giant
+26% Synergy $0.41
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+24% Synergy $0.31
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+23% Synergy $0.79
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $1.11
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+18% Synergy $0.62
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+18% Synergy $12.68
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+18% Synergy $7.92
Bronze Bombshell Bronze Bombshell
+17% Synergy $9.28
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+16% Synergy $173.42
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+16% Synergy $0.19
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+16% Synergy $0.30
The Locust God The Locust God
+13% Synergy $8.98
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+11% Synergy $0.13
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+11% Synergy $1.82
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+10% Synergy $1.67
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+10% Synergy $3.98
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+9% Synergy $3.62
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.98
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $0.92
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+8% Synergy $8.75
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+8% Synergy $2.95
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+8% Synergy $19.49
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.36
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+7% Synergy $0.65
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.84
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+7% Synergy $0.60
Flumph Flumph
+7% Synergy $2.18
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+7% Synergy $0.41
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.35
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+6% Synergy $0.40
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+5% Synergy $6.01
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.30
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+5% Synergy $0.30
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+4% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-7% Synergy $0.21
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-10% Synergy $50.30

Instants

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

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+41% Synergy $0.43
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+35% Synergy $2.69
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+25% Synergy $2.29
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.48
Brand Brand
+17% Synergy $2.54
Shifting Borders Shifting Borders
+17% Synergy $0.27
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.26
Counterspell Counterspell
+8% Synergy $2.55
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+7% Synergy $11.73
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.78
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.36
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.55
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+6% Synergy $0.33
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $1.09
Rewind Rewind
+4% Synergy $0.44
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $2.29
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+1% Synergy $1.53
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $50.25
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.22
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
0% Synergy $6.47
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
0% Synergy $2.45
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $7.31
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $2.30
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.34
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $66.62
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.28
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-11% Synergy $1.46
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-13% Synergy $1.34
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-16% Synergy $3.69

Sorceries

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

Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+44% Synergy $0.20
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+39% Synergy $4.76
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+30% Synergy $2.22
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+21% Synergy $0.22
Political Trickery Political Trickery
+19% Synergy $4.57
Donate Donate
+17% Synergy $9.50
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+17% Synergy $5.63
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+14% Synergy $0.48
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+11% Synergy $0.13
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+11% Synergy $3.66
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.56
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $8.06
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+8% Synergy $9.79
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+7% Synergy $0.29
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+7% Synergy $3.69
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+7% Synergy $1.58
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+6% Synergy $0.23
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+5% Synergy $0.85
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $0.96
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.37
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+4% Synergy $0.28
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.40
Windfall Windfall
-1% Synergy $5.09
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $12.92
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.51

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+33% Synergy $6.00
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+28% Synergy $1.00
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+26% Synergy $0.26
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+23% Synergy $1.92
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+22% Synergy $5.34
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+19% Synergy $12.80
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+15% Synergy $9.07
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+12% Synergy $0.19
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $21.00
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $10.86
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.32
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+9% Synergy $1.75
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+9% Synergy $1.86
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+9% Synergy $15.93
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+9% Synergy $0.07
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.39
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $1.20
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+6% Synergy $1.08
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $4.77
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+6% Synergy $1.27
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+6% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $11.61
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+4% Synergy $5.56
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.53
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-4% Synergy $0.28
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.82

Enchantments

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

Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+45% Synergy $3.58
Aggressive Mining Aggressive Mining
+45% Synergy $0.57
Statecraft Statecraft
+39% Synergy $2.97
Transcendence Transcendence
+31% Synergy $5.99
Pyromancer's Swath Pyromancer's Swath
+31% Synergy $0.68
Moderation Moderation
+30% Synergy $0.14
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+28% Synergy $1.04
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $2.64
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+25% Synergy $0.47
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $1.05
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $2.65
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.42
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $1.12
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 $1.30
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+13% Synergy $9.12
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $1.35
Solemnity Solemnity
+11% Synergy $11.00
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 $12.59
Land Tax Land Tax
+9% Synergy $24.36
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+9% Synergy $0.59
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $475.15
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+9% Synergy $0.40
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+8% Synergy $4.70
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+8% Synergy $3.16
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+7% Synergy $0.17
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+7% Synergy $1.67
Smoke Smoke
+7% Synergy $5.81
Delaying Shield Delaying Shield
+7% Synergy $5.12
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+7% Synergy $1.41
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $9.06
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+7% Synergy $0.27
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+7% Synergy $4.13
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $9.92
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.50
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.72
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+6% Synergy $0.25
Embargo Embargo
+6% Synergy $1.51
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+6% Synergy $0.18
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+6% Synergy $1.09
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+5% Synergy $11.92
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.60
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+3% Synergy $0.43
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+2% Synergy $3.59
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.03
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.23

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 $7.67
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 $3.85
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+27% Synergy $6.63
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+24% Synergy $13.89
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+13% Synergy $8.92
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+9% Synergy $0.25
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.52
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+6% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.25
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $8.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
-1% Synergy $8.92
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $104.52
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $4.50
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $22.46

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy $2.10
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+32% Synergy $4.90
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy $0.35
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+16% Synergy $0.16
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+14% Synergy $0.28
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+13% Synergy $0.45
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+13% Synergy $0.43
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+5% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.32
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+3% Synergy $0.82
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $0.84
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
0% Synergy $0.22
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $0.78
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-6% Synergy $0.33
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-6% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-14% Synergy $2.88
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-17% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-18% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+21% Synergy $11.05
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+19% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+17% Synergy $0.38
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+17% Synergy $0.19
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+9% Synergy $14.89
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+7% Synergy $0.25
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $7.73
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $13.63
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $16.48
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $14.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.59
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+6% Synergy $0.10
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.60
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $10.31
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+5% Synergy $0.26
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $10.34
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.20
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.19
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.32
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $331.37
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+2% Synergy $1.82
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+2% Synergy $11.39
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.34
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $0.32
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $3.51
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.31
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
0% Synergy $0.28
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $15.26
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
0% Synergy $28.48
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
0% Synergy $28.58
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.21
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.34
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
-1% Synergy $0.38
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-1% Synergy $5.18
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $5.20
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.31
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-2% Synergy $0.28
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $6.06
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-5% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-5% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-5% Synergy $0.54
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-6% Synergy $0.53
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.27
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-12% Synergy $0.35
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.33
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-16% Synergy $0.34
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-19% Synergy $0.25

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