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Zedruu the Greathearted
Price tag $2.34

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

#223 Current Rank
#259 Last Week
#173 Past 2 Years

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.

Echocasting Symposium Echocasting Symposium
+1% Synergy $4.75
Scorched Geyser Scorched Geyser
+0% Synergy $2.48
Turbulent Steppe Turbulent Steppe
0% Synergy $4.12
Turbulent Springs Turbulent Springs
0% Synergy $4.58
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.37

High Synergy Cards

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

Humble Defector Humble Defector
+73% Synergy $0.27
Nine Lives Nine Lives
+70% Synergy $0.74
Role Reversal Role Reversal
+66% Synergy $0.36
Pendant of Prosperity Pendant of Prosperity
+64% Synergy $0.81
Bazaar Trader Bazaar Trader
+63% Synergy $6.20
Akroan Horse Akroan Horse
+61% Synergy $0.50
Hithlain Rope Hithlain Rope
+56% Synergy $0.36
Steel Golem Steel Golem
+56% Synergy $1.50
Bucknard's Everfull Purse Bucknard's Everfull Purse
+54% Synergy $5.18
Vedalken Plotter Vedalken Plotter
+54% Synergy $0.45

Top Cards

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

Perplexing Chimera Perplexing Chimera
+53% Synergy $2.74
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron
+53% Synergy $1.70
Propaganda Propaganda
+52% Synergy $3.11
Illusions of Grandeur Illusions of Grandeur
+52% Synergy $16.47
Puca's Mischief Puca's Mischief
+51% Synergy $2.71
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+51% Synergy $4.72
Harmless Offering Harmless Offering
+50% Synergy $0.21
Rust Elemental Rust Elemental
+49% Synergy $3.07
Iroh, Tea Master Iroh, Tea Master
+48% Synergy $0.30
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-13% Synergy $1.32

Game Changers

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

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+11% Synergy $58.09
Glacial Chasm Glacial Chasm
+6% Synergy $24.09
Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+4% Synergy $37.03
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+2% Synergy $66.59
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+1% Synergy $53.21
Farewell Farewell
+1% Synergy $6.17
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+0% Synergy $41.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
The One Ring The One Ring
-1% Synergy $108.02
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
-4% Synergy $58.52

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
+43% Synergy $7.17
Goblin Cadets Goblin Cadets
+37% Synergy $1.45
Khârn the Betrayer Khârn the Betrayer
+36% Synergy $7.84
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
+35% Synergy $0.44
Psychosis Crawler Psychosis Crawler
+35% Synergy $1.62
Coveted Falcon Coveted Falcon
+35% Synergy $0.24
Pramikon, Sky Rampart Pramikon, Sky Rampart
+33% Synergy $2.68
Zidane, Tantalus Thief Zidane, Tantalus Thief
+30% Synergy $0.23
Goldnight Castigator Goldnight Castigator
+28% Synergy $0.55
Felidar Sovereign Felidar Sovereign
+27% Synergy $3.64
Windborn Muse Windborn Muse
+27% Synergy $0.53
Triskaidekaphile Triskaidekaphile
+25% Synergy $0.89
Cinder Giant Cinder Giant
+25% Synergy $0.38
The Second Doctor The Second Doctor
+24% Synergy $0.41
Kwain, Itinerant Meddler Kwain, Itinerant Meddler
+22% Synergy $0.29
Djinn of Infinite Deceits Djinn of Infinite Deceits
+22% Synergy $0.77
Laboratory Maniac Laboratory Maniac
+20% Synergy $1.63
Volatile Stormdrake Volatile Stormdrake
+17% Synergy $0.38
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+17% Synergy $13.02
Kami of the Crescent Moon Kami of the Crescent Moon
+17% Synergy $8.03
Bronze Bombshell Bronze Bombshell
+17% Synergy $10.47
Gilded Drake Gilded Drake
+17% Synergy $189.24
Daring Thief Daring Thief
+15% Synergy $0.22
Body of Knowledge Body of Knowledge
+14% Synergy $0.33
The Locust God The Locust God
+12% Synergy $8.27
Fog Bank Fog Bank
+10% Synergy $0.16
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
+10% Synergy $1.38
Treasure Nabber Treasure Nabber
+9% Synergy $2.43
Sphinx of the Second Sun Sphinx of the Second Sun
+9% Synergy $1.96
Twenty-Toed Toad Twenty-Toed Toad
+8% Synergy $4.39
Master of Ceremonies Master of Ceremonies
+7% Synergy $16.22
Scrawling Crawler Scrawling Crawler
+7% Synergy $6.27
The Council of Four The Council of Four
+7% Synergy $1.77
Hanna, Ship's Navigator Hanna, Ship's Navigator
+7% Synergy $0.36
Loran of the Third Path Loran of the Third Path
+7% Synergy $3.93
Clever Impersonator Clever Impersonator
+7% Synergy $4.33
Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer Gwafa Hazid, Profiteer
+6% Synergy $0.74
Spawnbroker Spawnbroker
+6% Synergy $0.40
Soulless Jailer Soulless Jailer
+6% Synergy $1.63
Homunculus Horde Homunculus Horde
+6% Synergy $0.54
Flumph Flumph
+6% Synergy $1.84
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+5% Synergy $0.43
Braids, Conjurer Adept Braids, Conjurer Adept
+5% Synergy $0.41
Niv-Mizzet, Parun Niv-Mizzet, Parun
+5% Synergy $6.97
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
+4% Synergy $0.24
Baird, Steward of Argive Baird, Steward of Argive
+4% Synergy $0.29
Wall of Denial Wall of Denial
+3% Synergy $0.37
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
-6% Synergy $0.31
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
-9% Synergy $59.32

Instants

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

Wrong Turn Wrong Turn
+41% Synergy $0.56
Sudden Substitution Sudden Substitution
+34% Synergy $5.66
Reins of Power Reins of Power
+25% Synergy $2.52
Chaos Warp Chaos Warp
+17% Synergy $0.34
Brand Brand
+17% Synergy $3.93
Shifting Borders Shifting Borders
+15% Synergy $0.29
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
+9% Synergy $2.01
Counterspell Counterspell
+9% Synergy $3.67
Everybody Lives! Everybody Lives!
+6% Synergy $12.85
Oblation Oblation
+6% Synergy $0.62
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.63
Chef's Kiss Chef's Kiss
+5% Synergy $0.32
Unwind Unwind
+5% Synergy $1.07
Perch Protection Perch Protection
+4% Synergy $2.60
Rewind Rewind
+3% Synergy $0.44
Generous Gift Generous Gift
+2% Synergy $1.45
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+1% Synergy $55.81
Wear // Tear Wear // Tear
+0% Synergy $2.44
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+0% Synergy $7.79
Negate Negate
0% Synergy $0.20
Sink into Stupor Soporific Springs Sink into Stupor
-3% Synergy $6.82
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-3% Synergy $0.30
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-3% Synergy $2.27
Deflecting Swat Deflecting Swat
-4% Synergy $67.12
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.00
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.22
Brainstorm Brainstorm
-12% Synergy $1.39

Sorceries

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

Shifting Grift Shifting Grift
+44% Synergy $0.27
Approach of the Second Sun Approach of the Second Sun
+38% Synergy $6.00
Fractured Identity Fractured Identity
+31% Synergy $1.77
Modify Memory Modify Memory
+19% Synergy $0.18
Political Trickery Political Trickery
+18% Synergy $5.22
Donate Donate
+18% Synergy $16.46
Cultural Exchange Cultural Exchange
+16% Synergy $5.57
Legerdemain Legerdemain
+12% Synergy $0.44
Switcheroo Switcheroo
+10% Synergy $0.17
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+10% Synergy $2.61
Thieves' Auction Thieves' Auction
+10% Synergy $4.07
Insurrection Insurrection
+9% Synergy $9.63
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+7% Synergy $11.82
Scrambleverse Scrambleverse
+7% Synergy $1.63
Promise of Loyalty Promise of Loyalty
+6% Synergy $0.29
Disrupt Decorum Disrupt Decorum
+6% Synergy $4.05
Leave // Chance Leave // Chance
+5% Synergy $0.27
Minds Aglow Minds Aglow
+5% Synergy $1.28
Warp World Warp World
+4% Synergy $1.57
Tragic Arrogance Tragic Arrogance
+4% Synergy $0.23
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+3% Synergy $0.32
Austere Command Austere Command
+2% Synergy $0.42
Windfall Windfall
0% Synergy $4.94
Gamble Gamble
-1% Synergy $15.84
Blasphemous Act Blasphemous Act
-5% Synergy $0.88

Utility Artifacts

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

Howling Mine Howling Mine
+33% Synergy $5.10
Jinxed Idol Jinxed Idol
+27% Synergy $1.00
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
+26% Synergy $0.31
Jinxed Choker Jinxed Choker
+22% Synergy $1.75
Crown of Doom Crown of Doom
+21% Synergy $5.18
Alhammarret's Archive Alhammarret's Archive
+18% Synergy $10.84
Venser's Journal Venser's Journal
+14% Synergy $9.62
Cursed Recording Cursed Recording
+11% Synergy $0.19
Wedding Ring Wedding Ring
+10% Synergy $12.22
Temple Bell Temple Bell
+10% Synergy $5.70
Pumpkin Bombs Pumpkin Bombs
+9% Synergy $1.71
Aetherflux Reservoir Aetherflux Reservoir
+9% Synergy $24.31
Jinxed Ring Jinxed Ring
+9% Synergy $2.51
Font of Mythos Font of Mythos
+8% Synergy $15.47
Contested Game Ball Contested Game Ball
+7% Synergy $0.16
Ghirapur Orrery Ghirapur Orrery
+7% Synergy $0.38
Knowledge Pool Knowledge Pool
+6% Synergy $1.16
Spellbook Spellbook
+6% Synergy $3.84
Folio of Fancies Folio of Fancies
+5% Synergy $1.80
Avarice Totem Avarice Totem
+5% Synergy $0.45
Elixir of Immortality Elixir of Immortality
+5% Synergy $0.85
Teferi's Puzzle Box Teferi's Puzzle Box
+4% Synergy $16.49
Norn's Annex Norn's Annex
+3% Synergy $6.04
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+3% Synergy $4.44
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
-3% Synergy $0.30
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-5% Synergy $1.95

Enchantments

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

Paradox Haze Paradox Haze
+44% Synergy $4.19
Aggressive Mining Aggressive Mining
+44% Synergy $0.53
Statecraft Statecraft
+39% Synergy $3.37
Transcendence Transcendence
+31% Synergy $7.35
Pyromancer's Swath Pyromancer's Swath
+30% Synergy $0.73
Moderation Moderation
+30% Synergy $0.29
Delusions of Mediocrity Delusions of Mediocrity
+29% Synergy $1.21
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+25% Synergy $0.59
Solitary Confinement Solitary Confinement
+25% Synergy $0.47
Curse of Opulence Curse of Opulence
+19% Synergy $2.45
Sphere of Safety Sphere of Safety
+17% Synergy $5.34
Dictate of Kruphix Dictate of Kruphix
+16% Synergy $0.35
Mirrormade Mirrormade
+14% Synergy $1.98
Form of the Dragon Form of the Dragon
+14% Synergy $0.44
Imprisoned in the Moon Imprisoned in the Moon
+13% Synergy $0.25
Oblivion Ring Oblivion Ring
+13% Synergy $0.19
Thought Lash Thought Lash
+13% Synergy $11.58
Shadow of the Second Sun Shadow of the Second Sun
+12% Synergy $0.73
Grasp of Fate Grasp of Fate
+12% Synergy $0.64
Solemnity Solemnity
+10% Synergy $10.30
Wild Research Wild Research
+10% Synergy $1.38
Detention Sphere Detention Sphere
+9% Synergy $0.23
Confusion in the Ranks Confusion in the Ranks
+9% Synergy $22.02
Island Sanctuary Island Sanctuary
+9% Synergy $475.15
Curse of Verbosity Curse of Verbosity
+8% Synergy $0.70
Test of Endurance Test of Endurance
+8% Synergy $5.61
Curse of Exhaustion Curse of Exhaustion
+8% Synergy $0.44
Land Tax Land Tax
+8% Synergy $13.49
Possibility Storm Possibility Storm
+7% Synergy $2.63
Delaying Shield Delaying Shield
+7% Synergy $6.15
Banishing Light Banishing Light
+6% Synergy $0.14
Smoke Smoke
+6% Synergy $8.44
Mana Flare Mana Flare
+6% Synergy $1.18
Clout of the Dominus Clout of the Dominus
+6% Synergy $2.43
Hive Mind Hive Mind
+6% Synergy $9.43
Copy Enchantment Copy Enchantment
+6% Synergy $1.96
Embargo Embargo
+6% Synergy $1.14
Robe of Mirrors Robe of Mirrors
+6% Synergy $0.35
Share the Spoils Share the Spoils
+6% Synergy $4.17
Rest in Peace Rest in Peace
+5% Synergy $1.04
Conjured Currency Conjured Currency
+5% Synergy $0.31
Leyline of Anticipation Leyline of Anticipation
+5% Synergy $8.43
Witness Protection Witness Protection
+5% Synergy $0.26
Exchange of Words Exchange of Words
+4% Synergy $0.68
Descent into Avernus Descent into Avernus
+4% Synergy $13.06
Forced Fruition Forced Fruition
+4% Synergy $6.66
Wizard Class Wizard Class
+4% Synergy $1.70
Teferi's Ageless Insight Teferi's Ageless Insight
+1% Synergy $5.34
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-1% Synergy $12.00
Whirlwind of Thought Whirlwind of Thought
-15% Synergy $0.63

Planeswalkers

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

Jace, Wielder of Mysteries Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
+9% Synergy $8.80
Venser, the Sojourner Venser, the Sojourner
+6% Synergy $4.03

Utility Lands

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

Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+40% Synergy $2.94
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+26% Synergy $12.90
Homeward Path Homeward Path
+25% Synergy $15.65
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+12% Synergy $11.15
Contested War Zone Contested War Zone
+9% Synergy $0.27
Mikokoro, Center of the Sea Mikokoro, Center of the Sea
+8% Synergy $5.74
Kher Keep Kher Keep
+5% Synergy $0.33
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.33
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
0% Synergy $9.71
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-3% Synergy $30.88

Mana Artifacts

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

Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+33% Synergy $2.51
Decanter of Endless Water Decanter of Endless Water
+30% Synergy $4.17
Coveted Jewel Coveted Jewel
+17% Synergy $0.26
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+15% Synergy $0.30
Izzet Signet Izzet Signet
+14% Synergy $0.34
Boros Signet Boros Signet
+12% Synergy $0.36
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+12% Synergy $4.40
Jeskai Banner Jeskai Banner
+5% Synergy $0.12
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+3% Synergy $0.33
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
+2% Synergy $2.20
Pentad Prism Pentad Prism
0% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-4% Synergy $1.13
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $1.10
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-5% Synergy $0.21
Talisman of Creativity Talisman of Creativity
-12% Synergy $2.98
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-14% Synergy $0.40
Talisman of Conviction Talisman of Conviction
-16% Synergy $0.31

Lands

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

Rainbow Vale Rainbow Vale
+20% Synergy $9.87
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+17% Synergy $0.24
Izzet Boilerworks Izzet Boilerworks
+16% Synergy $0.36
Boros Garrison Boros Garrison
+15% Synergy $0.21
Raugrin Triome Raugrin Triome
+10% Synergy $17.07
Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+7% Synergy $8.86
Mystic Monastery Mystic Monastery
+6% Synergy $0.24
Training Center Training Center
+6% Synergy $15.71
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+6% Synergy $18.47
Spectator Seating Spectator Seating
+6% Synergy $16.58
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $8.37
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+6% Synergy $0.16
Steam Vents Steam Vents
+5% Synergy $12.79
Swiftwater Cliffs Swiftwater Cliffs
+5% Synergy $0.16
Sacred Foundry Sacred Foundry
+4% Synergy $10.35
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+3% Synergy $0.12
Tranquil Cove Tranquil Cove
+3% Synergy $0.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+3% Synergy $16.60
Wind-Scarred Crag Wind-Scarred Crag
+2% Synergy $0.16
Plateau Plateau
+2% Synergy $356.24
Tundra Tundra
+2% Synergy $3000.00
Volcanic Island Volcanic Island
+2% Synergy
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.08
Fabled Passage Fabled Passage
+1% Synergy $3.30
Island Island
+1% Synergy $0.07
Mountain Mountain
+1% Synergy $2.00
Mystic Gate Mystic Gate
+1% Synergy $4.25
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
+1% Synergy $0.82
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+1% Synergy $0.33
Arid Mesa Arid Mesa
+0% Synergy $31.39
Scalding Tarn Scalding Tarn
+0% Synergy $36.04
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $16.02
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
0% Synergy $5.31
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
0% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Landscape Perilous Landscape
0% Synergy $0.23
Sulfur Falls Sulfur Falls
0% Synergy $0.39
Stormcarved Coast Stormcarved Coast
-1% Synergy $1.57
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.25
Clifftop Retreat Clifftop Retreat
-1% Synergy $0.32
Sundown Pass Sundown Pass
-2% Synergy $1.96
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-4% Synergy $0.27
Temple of Triumph Temple of Triumph
-4% Synergy $0.24
Temple of Epiphany Temple of Epiphany
-4% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-5% Synergy $0.31
Cascade Bluffs Cascade Bluffs
-7% Synergy $0.36
Rugged Prairie Rugged Prairie
-7% Synergy $0.28
Shivan Reef Shivan Reef
-11% Synergy $0.34
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-12% Synergy $0.41
Battlefield Forge Battlefield Forge
-15% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-18% Synergy $0.27

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