Zedruu the Greathearted (Commander) - Expensive Optimized

Kyle Massa
Jun 24, 2026
Were the Original 2011 Commander Precon Decks the Best Ever?
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Deck Filters
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Nine Lives
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
82%synergy
Illusions of Grandeur
77%inclusion20 decks26 decks
75%synergy
Bazaar Trader
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
63%synergy
Gilded Drake
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
60%synergy
Mana Drain
69%inclusion18 decks26 decks
59%synergy
Steel Golem
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Aggressive Mining
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
48%synergy
Ghostly Prison
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
46%synergy
Statecraft
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
45%synergy
Harmless Offering
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Esper Sentinel
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Counterspell
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Deflecting Swat
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
44%synergy
Swan Song
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Propaganda
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Mystic Remora
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Supreme Verdict
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Role Reversal
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Stiltzkin, Moogle Merchant
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Game Changers
Smothering Tithe
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
78%synergy
Rhystic Study
85%inclusion22 decks26 decks
67%synergy
Ancient Tomb
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
66%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
73%inclusion19 decks26 decks
57%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
50%synergy
Mystical Tutor
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Force of Will
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
56%synergy
Teferi's Protection
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
40%synergy
The One Ring
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Creatures
Grid Monitor
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Humble Defector
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
34%synergy
Vedalken Plotter
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Rust Elemental
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
29%synergy
Drannith Magistrate
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Akroan Horse
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Iroh, Tea Master
28%inclusion5 decks18 decks
26%synergy
Yes Man, Personal Securitron
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Perplexing Chimera
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Volatile Stormdrake
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Psychosis Crawler
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Consecrated Sphinx
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Khârn the Betrayer
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Heliod, Sun-Crowned
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Walking Ballista
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Archon of Emeria
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Grand Arbiter Augustin IV
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Pramikon, Sky Rampart
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Cinder Giant
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Coveted Falcon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Laboratory Maniac
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Grand Abolisher
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
The Locust God
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Clever Impersonator
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Academy Rector
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Scrawling Crawler
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Goblin Cadets
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Windborn Muse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Felidar Sovereign
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Tataru Taru
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Treasure Nabber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
High Fae Trickster
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Fog Bank
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Taniwha
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Spellseeker
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Bronze Bombshell
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Lavinia, Azorius Renegade
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Sun Titan
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Twenty-Toed Toad
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Ethersworn Canonist
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Triskaidekaphile
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Kazuul, Tyrant of the Cliffs
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, the Firemind
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Goldnight Castigator
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Instants
Path to Exile
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Dovin's Veto
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
20%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Force of Negation
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Reins of Power
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Wrong Turn
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Flusterstorm
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Pact of Negation
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chaos Warp
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-7%synergy
Brainstorm
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Counterflux
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Sudden Substitution
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Brain Freeze
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Everybody Lives!
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Silence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Disallow
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Wear // Tear
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Generous Gift
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-9%synergy
Mental Misstep
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Intuition
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Tithe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Forbid
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Valakut Awakening
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
39%synergy
Approach of the Second Sun
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Donate
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Windfall
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Farewell
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Jeska's Will
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Gamble
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Austere Command
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Wrath of God
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Replenish
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-4%synergy
Shifting Grift
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Timetwister
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Ponder
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Fractured Identity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Personal Tutor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Sevinne's Reclamation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-1%synergy
Time Wipe
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Temporal Manipulation
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Vanquish the Horde
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Bribery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Preordain
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-6%synergy
Time Warp
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Political Trickery
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Hithlain Rope
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Lightning Greaves
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Bucknard's Everfull Purse
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
25%synergy
Pendant of Prosperity
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Torpor Orb
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Meekstone
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Grafdigger's Cage
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Alhammarret's Archive
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Helm of Obedience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Crawlspace
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Aetherflux Reservoir
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Trinisphere
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-13%synergy
Howling Mine
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Marina Vendrell's Grimoire
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Wedding Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Null Rod
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Scroll Rack
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mithril Coat
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Portable Hole
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Expedition Map
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Venser's Journal
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Avarice Totem
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Isochron Scepter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Puca's Mischief
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
40%synergy
Paradox Haze
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
36%synergy
Grasp of Fate
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Pyromancer's Swath
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Sphere of Safety
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Transcendence
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Solemnity
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Rest in Peace
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Rule of Law
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Deafening Silence
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Solitary Confinement
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Darksteel Mutation
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Delaying Shield
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Thought Lash
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
19%synergy
Land Tax
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Detention Sphere
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Imprisoned in the Moon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Moderation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
High Noon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Moat
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Copy Enchantment
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Delusions of Mediocrity
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Test of Endurance
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Arcane Laboratory
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Blood Moon
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Aura of Silence
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Underworld Breach
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Shadow of the Second Sun
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Authority of the Consuls
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Exhaustion
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Smoke
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Pendrell Mists
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Curse of Opulence
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Omniscience
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Mirrormade
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Curse of Verbosity
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Wild Research
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Confusion in the Ranks
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Back to Basics
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Counterbalance
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Stony Silence
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Descent into Avernus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Smuggler's Share
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Teferi's Ageless Insight
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Journey to Nowhere
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Extravagant Replication
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Starfield of Nyx
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-16%synergy
Oblivion Ring
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Planeswalkers
Teferi, Time Raveler
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Jace, Wielder of Mysteries
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Venser, the Sojourner
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Hall of Heliod's Generosity
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
43%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
33%synergy
Homeward Path
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
41%synergy
Serra's Sanctum
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Maze of Ith
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
24%synergy
Glacial Chasm
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
27%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Urza's Saga
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mistveil Plains
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Contested War Zone
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Mistrise Village
8.3%inclusion2 decks24 decks
1%synergy
The Tabernacle at Pendrell Vale
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
8%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Academy Ruins
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Command Beacon
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion23 decks26 decks
0%synergy
Talisman of Progress
65%inclusion17 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Fellwar Stone
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
54%inclusion14 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Azorius Signet
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Chrome Mox
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
37%synergy
Boros Signet
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Signet
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Mana Vault
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
26%synergy
Mox Diamond
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
23%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
16%synergy
Mox Opal
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
14%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gilded Lotus
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Mox Amber
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
5%synergy
Lands
Flooded Strand
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
70%synergy
Arid Mesa
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
73%synergy
Plateau
100%inclusion26 decks26 decks
89%synergy
Command Tower
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Tundra
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Steam Vents
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
55%synergy
Volcanic Island
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
85%synergy
Scalding Tarn
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
69%synergy
Plains
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
96%inclusion25 decks26 decks
54%synergy
Sacred Foundry
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
51%synergy
Island
92%inclusion24 decks26 decks
-3%synergy
Mountain
81%inclusion21 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Training Center
62%inclusion16 decks26 decks
32%synergy
Raugrin Triome
58%inclusion15 decks26 decks
22%synergy
Exotic Orchard
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
50%inclusion13 decks26 decks
20%synergy
Mana Confluence
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
City of Brass
46%inclusion12 decks26 decks
38%synergy
Spectator Seating
42%inclusion11 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion10 decks26 decks
31%synergy
Windswept Heath
35%inclusion9 decks26 decks
28%synergy
Rainbow Vale
31%inclusion8 decks26 decks
30%synergy
Glacial Fortress
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-28%synergy
Sulfur Falls
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Mystic Monastery
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
-32%synergy
Mystic Gate
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Meticulous Archive
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
18%synergy
Marsh Flats
27%inclusion7 decks26 decks
21%synergy
Fabled Passage
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
15%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
23%inclusion6 decks26 decks
17%synergy
Misty Rainforest
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Wooded Foothills
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Reflecting Pool
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
13%synergy
Thundering Falls
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
10%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
19%inclusion5 decks26 decks
-33%synergy
Prismatic Vista
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
12%synergy
Elegant Parlor
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
7%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
15%inclusion4 decks26 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-5%synergy
Prairie Stream
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-27%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
9%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Sink into Stupor
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
2%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
12%inclusion3 decks26 decks
-15%synergy
Witch Enchanter
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
1%synergy
Sundown Pass
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-12%synergy
Snow-Covered Island
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
6%synergy
Battlefield Forge
7.7%inclusion2 decks26 decks
-36%synergy