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Zedruu the Greathearted
Price tag $1.51

Legendary Creature — Minotaur Monk

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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

#202 Current Rank
#207 Last Week
#154 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.

Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
+22% Synergy $0.30
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Zidane, Tantalus Thief
+18% Synergy $0.10
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+5% Synergy $30.00
Tataru Taru Tataru Taru
+1% Synergy $11.69
Triple Triad Triple Triad
+1% Synergy $0.39

High Synergy Cards

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

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+71% Synergy $0.11
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+69% Synergy $0.44
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+66% Synergy $0.27
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+63% Synergy $0.86
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+62% Synergy $3.82
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+62% Synergy $0.40
Vedalken Plotter Vedalken Plotter
+56% Synergy $0.30
Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+55% Synergy $1.16
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+54% Synergy $1.46
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+54% Synergy $1.25

Top Cards

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

Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+53% Synergy $0.21
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+52% Synergy $2.81
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+49% Synergy $4.14
Propaganda Propaganda
+49% Synergy $2.21
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+49% Synergy $0.44
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+49% Synergy $14.13
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+49% Synergy $0.79
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+48% Synergy $0.38
Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+44% Synergy $5.00
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-16% Synergy $1.09

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+10% Synergy $33.46
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+7% Synergy $15.12
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+3% Synergy $28.16
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
0% Synergy $48.75
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
0% Synergy $47.07
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
-1% Synergy $50.27
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $8.20
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-2% Synergy $111.35
The One Ring The One Ring
-2% Synergy $63.82
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
-3% Synergy $12.09

Creatures

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

Grid Monitor Grid Monitor
+42% Synergy $3.54
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+39% Synergy $5.23
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+38% Synergy $0.68
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+36% Synergy $0.38
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+35% Synergy $0.16
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+33% Synergy $1.82
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+32% Synergy $0.40
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+30% Synergy $1.75
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+30% Synergy $0.36
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+28% Synergy $0.40
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+27% Synergy $0.86
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+26% Synergy $0.28
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+25% Synergy $0.32
Cinder Giant Cinder Giant
+25% Synergy $0.35
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+25% Synergy $0.16
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $0.75
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+19% Synergy $5.92
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+18% Synergy $0.32
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+17% Synergy $0.19
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+16% Synergy $0.81
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+16% Synergy $7.14
The Locust God The Locust God
+15% Synergy $5.18
Bronze Bombshell Bronze Bombshell
+15% Synergy $6.12
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+14% Synergy $203.01
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+12% Synergy $0.85
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+10% Synergy $0.17
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+10% Synergy $0.57
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+10% Synergy $0.86
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+10% Synergy $3.62
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+10% Synergy $0.85
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+9% Synergy $3.49
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+9% Synergy $2.75
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+9% Synergy $12.43
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+8% Synergy $2.60
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+8% Synergy $0.50
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+8% Synergy $0.22
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+8% Synergy $0.46
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+8% Synergy $0.38
Flumph Flumph
+7% Synergy $1.28
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+7% Synergy $0.37
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+7% Synergy $0.36
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+6% Synergy $3.42
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+6% Synergy $0.27
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+5% Synergy $0.15
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.17
The Ninth Doctor The Ninth Doctor
+3% Synergy $0.23
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+3% Synergy $0.32
Sun Titan Sun Titan
-1% Synergy $0.29
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-8% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-11% Synergy $39.48

Instants

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

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+42% Synergy $0.34
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+37% Synergy $2.85
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+24% Synergy $1.57
Shifting Borders Shifting Borders
+20% Synergy $0.28
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+18% Synergy $0.46
Brand Brand
+17% Synergy $2.39
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $2.00
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+7% Synergy $1.83
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+7% Synergy $0.24
Oblation Oblation
+7% Synergy $0.59
Unwind Unwind
+6% Synergy $1.45
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $2.44
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+5% Synergy $8.13
Rewind Rewind
+5% Synergy $0.41
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+5% Synergy $7.79
Wild Ricochet Wild Ricochet
+5% Synergy $0.37
Render Silent Render Silent
+4% Synergy $1.58
Counterflux Counterflux
+4% Synergy $0.51
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+1% Synergy $6.28
Negate Negate
-1% Synergy $0.24
Mana Drain Mana Drain
-1% Synergy $41.94
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-2% Synergy $0.83
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
-2% Synergy $1.32
Swan Song Swan Song
-3% Synergy $13.17
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-4% Synergy $1.49
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-4% Synergy $0.38
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-5% Synergy $45.01
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-7% Synergy $40.74
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-14% Synergy $1.50
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-16% Synergy $1.06
Boros Charm Boros Charm
-16% Synergy $4.60

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 $2.45
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+25% Synergy $0.89
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+24% Synergy $0.19
Political Trickery Political Trickery
+20% Synergy $5.56
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+17% Synergy $7.25
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+16% Synergy $0.46
Donate Donate
+15% Synergy $9.78
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+12% Synergy $0.09
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+12% Synergy $2.36
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+9% Synergy $8.15
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $6.24
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+8% Synergy $1.77
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+8% Synergy $0.91
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+6% Synergy $0.15
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.20
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $0.73
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+6% Synergy $0.25
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+5% Synergy $0.62
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+5% Synergy $0.65
Warp World Warp World
+5% Synergy $0.62
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+2% Synergy $2.16
Austere Command Austere Command
+1% Synergy $0.46
Farewell Farewell
0% Synergy $4.27
Windfall Windfall
-4% Synergy $3.86
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-6% Synergy $1.70

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+33% Synergy $4.86
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+27% Synergy $0.17
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+27% Synergy $0.58
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+23% Synergy $0.78
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+23% Synergy $4.32
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+21% Synergy $17.09
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+16% Synergy $8.42
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+13% Synergy $0.13
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+12% Synergy $0.05
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+11% Synergy $4.54
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+10% Synergy $15.40
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $7.00
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+9% Synergy $16.38
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+8% Synergy $0.32
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+8% Synergy $1.01
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+7% Synergy $0.71
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+7% Synergy $1.01
Spellbook Spellbook
+7% Synergy $2.20
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+7% Synergy $0.78
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+7% Synergy $0.35
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+5% Synergy $8.77
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $2.22
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+2% Synergy $4.25
Strionic Resonator Strionic Resonator
+2% Synergy $4.95
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-3% Synergy $1.38
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-6% Synergy $0.22

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 $2.57
Pyromancer's Swath Pyromancer's Swath
+31% Synergy $0.62
Moderation Moderation
+30% Synergy $0.09
Transcendence Transcendence
+28% Synergy $2.47
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+28% Synergy $0.69
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+26% Synergy $1.51
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+24% Synergy $0.47
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+18% Synergy $0.18
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+17% Synergy $0.66
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $2.88
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.91
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+15% Synergy $1.33
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+15% Synergy $0.14
Form of the Dragon Form of the Dragon
+15% Synergy $0.55
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+14% Synergy $1.10
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.34
Wild Research Wild Research
+12% Synergy $0.72
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+12% Synergy $8.98
Solemnity Solemnity
+12% Synergy $7.93
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.26
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+11% Synergy $0.24
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+10% Synergy $0.58
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+10% Synergy $8.61
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+10% Synergy
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+9% Synergy $0.03
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+9% Synergy $0.99
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+8% Synergy $0.49
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+8% Synergy $0.13
Smoke Smoke
+8% Synergy $4.96
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+8% Synergy $0.16
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+8% Synergy $0.28
Land Tax Land Tax
+7% Synergy $18.50
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $2.05
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+7% Synergy $0.45
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+7% Synergy $2.11
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+7% Synergy $2.61
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+7% Synergy $7.85
Embargo Embargo
+7% Synergy $1.48
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+6% Synergy $2.21
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+6% Synergy $0.53
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $0.70
Planar Disruption Planar Disruption
+6% Synergy $0.15
Unable to Scream Unable to Scream
+6% Synergy $0.18
Delaying Shield Delaying Shield
+6% Synergy $3.71
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+4% Synergy $1.88
Assemble the Legion Assemble the Legion
+4% Synergy $0.24
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.19
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-4% Synergy $8.48
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-18% Synergy $0.36

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+12% Synergy $6.33
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+6% Synergy $3.52

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+39% Synergy $1.98
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+25% Synergy $6.01
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+22% Synergy $17.96
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $6.98
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+9% Synergy $4.84
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+7% Synergy $0.18
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+7% Synergy $0.27
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.13
Arcane Lighthouse Arcane Lighthouse
+4% Synergy $6.61
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $8.24
Mystic Sanctuary Mystic Sanctuary
-2% Synergy $1.49
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $17.64

Mana Artifacts

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

Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+34% Synergy $1.81
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+30% Synergy $1.25
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+16% Synergy $0.27
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+14% Synergy $0.18
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+13% Synergy $0.29
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $2.60
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+11% Synergy $0.46
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+6% Synergy $0.09
Misleading Signpost Misleading Signpost
+5% Synergy $9.15
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
+5% Synergy $0.28
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+4% Synergy $1.19
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.20
Raugrin Crystal Raugrin Crystal
+1% Synergy $0.07
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-1% Synergy $0.95
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-5% Synergy $1.20
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-8% Synergy $0.41
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-8% Synergy $0.24
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-21% Synergy $1.16
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-23% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-24% Synergy $0.26

Lands

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

Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+20% Synergy $0.17
Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+20% Synergy $4.95
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+19% Synergy $0.28
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+19% Synergy $0.18
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+9% Synergy $0.13
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+7% Synergy $0.05
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+7% Synergy $0.05
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $6.47
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+6% Synergy $10.57
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.08
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+4% Synergy $0.05
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+3% Synergy $11.50
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+3% Synergy $0.08
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+2% Synergy $11.68
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+2% Synergy $15.21
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+2% Synergy $17.71
Training Center Training Center
+2% Synergy $10.88
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+2% Synergy $9.47
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
+1% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.15
Plateau Plateau
+1% Synergy $338.02
Tundra Tundra
+1% Synergy
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+1% Synergy
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $4.92
Riverglide Pathway Lavaglide Pathway Riverglide Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.61
Hengegate Pathway Mistgate Pathway Hengegate Pathway
+1% Synergy $4.09
Needleverge Pathway Pillarverge Pathway Needleverge Pathway
+1% Synergy $3.06
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.34
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
0% Synergy $2.82
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.35
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-2% Synergy $0.25
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
-2% Synergy $12.27
City of Brass City of Brass
-2% Synergy $17.02
Command Tower Command Tower
-3% Synergy $0.21
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
-3% Synergy $23.37
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
-3% Synergy $23.61
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-3% Synergy $0.15
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
-3% Synergy $2.45
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-3% Synergy $1.10
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-3% Synergy $0.64
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.14
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-4% Synergy $0.15
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-4% Synergy $2.26
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-4% Synergy $4.61
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-9% Synergy $0.51
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-10% Synergy $0.56
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-11% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-13% Synergy $0.16
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.34

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