Zedruu the Greathearted
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Legendary Creature — Minotaur Monk

Jeskai political control that gives opponents harmful or useless permanents, then draws cards and gains life for each one every upkeep.
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Zedruu's activated ability costs {U}{R}{W} and hands control of one of your permanents to an opponent. At your upkeep you gain X life and draw X cards, where X is the number of permanents you own that opponents control. Every gift becomes a permanent card draw engine. The deck runs cards that are bad to own, such as Torpor Orb, Humble Defector or drawbacks that hurt their controller, plus pillow-fort pieces like Propaganda and Ghostly Prison. Activating at instant speed lets you give something away at the end of an opponent's turn.
In the recorded games, Zedruu played a political, defensive game. Propaganda, Ghostly Prison and Humble Defector slowed attackers while the upkeep trigger kept the hand full. Chromatic Lantern and other harmless gifts often went to whoever could use them, which bought goodwill. Howling Mine and Temple Bell added more card flow, and Force of Will protected key enchantments. Torpor Orb and Rule of Law slowed combos but did not stop them. The deck lost to fast infinite combos and big aggressive boards, and Riftwing Cloudskate bouncing its lands set it back badly. Several games showed the deck surviving without a real way to close.
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Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Zedruu the Greathearted decks.
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Zedruu the Greathearted's abilities and overall game plan.
Humble Defector
Nine Lives
Role Reversal
Pendant of Prosperity
Bazaar Trader
Akroan Horse
Steel Golem
Hithlain Rope
Bucknard's Everfull PurseTop Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Zedruu the Greathearted decks.
Humble Defector
Nine Lives
Role Reversal
Pendant of Prosperity
Bazaar Trader
Akroan Horse
Steel Golem
Hithlain Rope
Propaganda
Ghostly PrisonGame Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Smothering Tithe
Glacial Chasm
Enlightened Tutor
Rhystic Study
Teferi's Protection
Farewell
Cyclonic Rift
Mystical Tutor
The One Ring
Ancient Tomb
Fierce GuardianshipCreatures
Essential creatures that complement Zedruu the Greathearted's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Perplexing Chimera
Psychosis Crawler
Coveted Falcon
Windborn Muse
Felidar Sovereign
Triskaidekaphile
Djinn of Infinite Deceits
Laboratory Maniac
Volatile Stormdrake
Gilded Drake
Silent Arbiter
Daring Thief
Body of Knowledge
Fog Bank
Treasure Nabber
Sphinx of the Second Sun
Twenty-Toed Toad
Master of Ceremonies
Scrawling Crawler
Clever Impersonator
Homunculus Horde
Spawnbroker
Flumph
Keeper of the Accord
Soulless Jailer
Loxodon Peacekeeper
Wall of Denial
Solemn Simulacrum
Esper SentinelInstants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Zedruu the Greathearted safe.
Wrong Turn
Sudden Substitution
Reins of Power
Chaos Warp
Brand
Shifting Borders
Arcane Denial
Counterspell
Everybody Lives!
Dovin's Veto
Oblation
Leave // Chance
Chef's Kiss
Unwind
Generous Gift
Perch Protection
Enlightened Tutor
Teferi's Protection
Mana Drain
Wear // Tear
Dawn's Truce
Cyclonic Rift
Deflecting Palm
Negate
Mystical Tutor
Stroke of Midnight
Sink into Stupor
Deflecting Swat
An Offer You Can't Refuse
Fierce Guardianship
Swan Song
Path to Exile
Brainstorm
Swords to PlowsharesSorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Zedruu the Greathearted's game plan and control the board.
Harmless Offering
Shifting Grift
Approach of the Second Sun
Fractured Identity
Donate
Modify Memory
Political Trickery
Cultural Exchange
Legerdemain
Supreme Verdict
Switcheroo
Insurrection
Thieves' Auction
Idyllic Tutor
Disrupt Decorum
Promise of Loyalty
Scrambleverse
Minds Aglow
Tragic Arrogance
Time Wipe
Austere Command
Farewell
Windfall
Blasphemous ActUtility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
Howling Mine
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
Jinxed Choker
Crown of Doom
Alhammarret's Archive
Venser's Journal
Cursed Recording
Wedding Ring
Temple Bell
Pumpkin Bombs
Aetherflux Reservoir
Jinxed Ring
Font of Mythos
Ghirapur Orrery
Contested Game Ball
Knowledge Pool
Spellbook
Folio of Fancies
Avarice Totem
Elixir of Immortality
Teferi's Puzzle Box
Lightning Greaves
Norn's Annex
The One Ring
Wayfarer's Bauble
Swiftfoot BootsEnchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Zedruu the Greathearted's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Illusions of Grandeur
Puca's Mischief
Aggressive Mining
Paradox Haze
Statecraft
Transcendence
Delusions of Mediocrity
Moderation
Darksteel Mutation
Solitary Confinement
Curse of Opulence
Sphere of Safety
Dictate of Kruphix
Mirrormade
Thought Lash
Imprisoned in the Moon
Form of the Dragon
Smothering Tithe
Oblivion Ring
Grasp of Fate
Shadow of the Second Sun
Solemnity
Confusion in the Ranks
Wild Research
Test of Endurance
Curse of Verbosity
Detention Sphere
Island Sanctuary
Land Tax
Curse of Exhaustion
Delaying Shield
Possibility Storm
Mana Flare
Smoke
Copy Enchantment
Share the Spoils
Embargo
Hive Mind
Clout of the Dominus
Banishing Light
Rest in Peace
Robe of Mirrors
Leyline of Anticipation
Witness Protection
Wizard Class
Rhystic Study
Teferi's Ageless Insight
Gleaming Splendor
Mystic Remora
Whirlwind of ThoughtPlaneswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Zedruu the Greathearted to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
Venser, the SojournerUtility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Reliquary Tower
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
Homeward Path
Maze of Ith
Contested War Zone
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
Glacial Chasm
Kher Keep
Temple of the False God
Academy Ruins
Ancient Tomb
Otawara, Soaring CityMana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel
Decanter of Endless Water
Coveted Jewel
Azorius Signet
Izzet Signet
Boros Signet
Chromatic Lantern
Jeskai Banner
Fellwar Stone
Commander's Sphere
Sol Ring
Mind Stone
Arcane Signet
Talisman of Creativity
Talisman of Progress
Talisman of ConvictionLands
The mana base foundation for Zedruu the Greathearted decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Rainbow Vale
Azorius Chancery
Izzet Boilerworks
Boros Garrison
Raugrin Triome
Forbidden Orchard
Sea of Clouds
Training Center
Mystic Monastery
Terramorphic Expanse
Hallowed Fountain
Spectator Seating
Steam Vents
Sacred Foundry
Swiftwater Cliffs
Evolving Wilds
Reflecting Pool
Tranquil Cove
Wind-Scarred Crag
Plains
Tundra
Plateau
Volcanic Island
Mystic Gate
Fabled Passage
Island
Mountain
Myriad Landscape
Flooded Strand
Scalding Tarn
Arid Mesa
Exotic Orchard
Deserted Beach
Glacial Fortress
Perilous Landscape
Command Tower
Sulfur Falls
Stormcarved Coast
Sundown Pass
Clifftop Retreat
Temple of Triumph
Temple of Epiphany
Prairie Stream
Temple of Enlightenment
Cascade Bluffs
Rugged Prairie
Shivan Reef
Adarkar Wastes
Battlefield Forge
Path of AncestryZedruu the Greathearted Deck Stats
Based on 12,735 Zedruu the Greathearted decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 6 |
| 2 | 16 |
| 3 | 19 |
| 4 | 13 |
| 5 | 4 |
| 6 | 3 |
| 7 | 1 |
- Creature 19
- Instant 9
- Sorcery 7
- Artifact 14
- Enchantment 14
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 19 |
| Instant | 9 |
| Sorcery | 7 |
| Artifact | 14 |
| Enchantment | 14 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 17 basic, 19 nonbasic
| Month | Rank |
|---|---|
| 2024-10 | 133 |
| 2024-11 | 191 |
| 2024-12 | 153 |
| 2025-01 | 130 |
| 2025-02 | 169 |
| 2025-03 | 161 |
| 2025-04 | 181 |
| 2025-05 | 184 |
| 2025-06 | 169 |
| 2025-07 | 163 |
| 2025-08 | 175 |
| 2025-09 | 164 |
| 2025-10 | 163 |
| 2025-11 | 120 |
| 2025-12 | 128 |
| 2026-01 | 170 |
| 2026-02 | 176 |
| 2026-03 | 185 |
| 2026-04 | 201 |
| 2026-05 | 193 |
| 2026-06 | 197 |
| 2026-07 | 226 |
| 2026-08 | 237 |
| 2026-09 | 277 |
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