Barnabas Tharmr // Clive Rosfield (Commander)

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Kraum, Ludevic's Opus // Vial Smasher the FierceKraum, Ludevic's Opus // Vial Smasher the Fierce

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Harvey McGuinness
Mar 31, 2026
The Biggest Meta Changes in the History of cEDH
cEDH has seen some big changes over the years, but which ones were the most important and meta-defining? Let's look at the timeline.
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Scryfall
Renet, Temporal Apprentice
2.3%inclusion3 decks128 decks
2%synergy
Bot Bashing Time
1.3%inclusion1 decks80 decks
1%synergy
Squirrelanoids
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Donatello's Technique
1.2%inclusion1 decks82 decks
1%synergy
Manhole Missile
1.2%inclusion1 decks85 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Curiosity
48%inclusion272 decks571 decks
44%synergy
Kaervek the Merciless
39%inclusion222 decks571 decks
38%synergy
The Lord of Pain
32%inclusion168 decks526 decks
30%synergy
Guttersnipe
36%inclusion204 decks571 decks
29%synergy
Dig Through Time
31%inclusion175 decks571 decks
27%synergy
Treasure Cruise
26%inclusion149 decks571 decks
23%synergy
Blasphemous Act
67%inclusion385 decks571 decks
23%synergy
Blood for the Blood God!
25%inclusion142 decks571 decks
22%synergy
Murderous Cut
23%inclusion129 decks571 decks
22%synergy
Tandem Lookout
22%inclusion128 decks571 decks
22%synergy
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Chaos Warp
50%inclusion287 decks571 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
41%inclusion234 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Brainstorm
39%inclusion223 decks571 decks
22%synergy
Frantic Search
37%inclusion210 decks571 decks
17%synergy
Dark Ritual
37%inclusion210 decks571 decks
1%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
32%inclusion182 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Lightning Bolt
30%inclusion174 decks571 decks
20%synergy
Toxic Deluge
29%inclusion164 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Vandalblast
28%inclusion159 decks571 decks
12%synergy
Nightscape Familiar
27%inclusion155 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Rhystic Study
26%inclusion151 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
23%inclusion130 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Jeska's Will
21%inclusion122 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion103 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Mystical Tutor
18%inclusion100 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Force of Will
16%inclusion93 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Demonic Tutor
15%inclusion86 decks571 decks
-6%synergy
Notion Thief
14%inclusion79 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
13%inclusion72 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Ancient Tomb
11%inclusion65 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Creatures
Black Waltz No. 3
26%inclusion106 decks402 decks
21%synergy
Kefka, Court Mage
22%inclusion91 decks408 decks
17%synergy
Tor Wauki the Younger
21%inclusion119 decks571 decks
20%synergy
Obosh, the Preypiercer
20%inclusion117 decks571 decks
20%synergy
Brash Taunter
20%inclusion116 decks571 decks
19%synergy
Shadow of Mortality
19%inclusion110 decks571 decks
19%synergy
Keranos, God of Storms
19%inclusion109 decks571 decks
19%synergy
Mulldrifter
19%inclusion107 decks571 decks
17%synergy
Goblin Electromancer
18%inclusion105 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Kuja, Genome Sorcerer
18%inclusion73 decks408 decks
12%synergy
Archmage Emeritus
18%inclusion102 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Kederekt Parasite
16%inclusion94 decks571 decks
12%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
16%inclusion66 decks408 decks
8%synergy
Neheb, the Eternal
16%inclusion89 decks571 decks
14%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
15%inclusion88 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Shriekmaw
15%inclusion83 decks571 decks
14%synergy
The Emperor of Palamecia
14%inclusion56 decks408 decks
12%synergy
Ingot Chewer
14%inclusion78 decks571 decks
14%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion73 decks559 decks
9%synergy
Kess, Dissident Mage
13%inclusion72 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Rampaging Ferocidon
12%inclusion69 decks571 decks
12%synergy
Niv-Mizzet, Parun
12%inclusion68 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Solphim, Mayhem Dominus
12%inclusion68 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Angrath's Marauders
12%inclusion66 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Hydroelectric Specimen
11%inclusion62 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Baleful Strix
11%inclusion63 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Nulldrifter
11%inclusion61 decks561 decks
11%synergy
Faerie Mastermind
11%inclusion62 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Wavebreak Hippocamp
11%inclusion61 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
11%inclusion53 decks499 decks
10%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
11%inclusion60 decks571 decks
-8%synergy
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
10%inclusion59 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Burnished Hart
10%inclusion57 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Nekusar, the Mindrazer
10%inclusion57 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
10%inclusion56 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
10%inclusion56 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Heartless Hidetsugu
9.5%inclusion54 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Kefka, Dancing Mad
9.3%inclusion38 decks407 decks
5%synergy
Opposition Agent
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Talion, the Kindly Lord
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Veyran, Voice of Duality
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Sin Prodder
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Judith, Carnage Connoisseur
8.8%inclusion50 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Zo-Zu the Punisher
8.6%inclusion49 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
8.4%inclusion48 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Hullbreaker Horror
7.9%inclusion45 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Boggart Trawler
7.7%inclusion43 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Clive, Ifrit's Dominant
7.4%inclusion30 decks408 decks
7%synergy
Queen Brahne
7.1%inclusion29 decks406 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Bedevil
27%inclusion155 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Swat
23%inclusion134 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Swan Song
23%inclusion129 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Negate
20%inclusion115 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Pongify
19%inclusion111 decks571 decks
13%synergy
Deadly Rollick
19%inclusion108 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Denial
19%inclusion107 decks571 decks
-10%synergy
Rakdos Charm
18%inclusion105 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Invert Polarity
18%inclusion101 decks559 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Confluence
18%inclusion103 decks571 decks
16%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion100 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Terminate
18%inclusion101 decks571 decks
-8%synergy
Unwind
18%inclusion100 decks571 decks
16%synergy
Kolaghan's Command
16%inclusion93 decks571 decks
15%synergy
Prismari Command
16%inclusion93 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Opt
15%inclusion86 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Curtains' Call
15%inclusion85 decks571 decks
14%synergy
Mana Drain
14%inclusion81 decks571 decks
-2%synergy
Misdirection
14%inclusion79 decks571 decks
13%synergy
Withering Torment
13%inclusion70 decks527 decks
1%synergy
Force of Negation
13%inclusion75 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
12%inclusion68 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Rapid Hybridization
11%inclusion61 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
10%inclusion59 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Soul Shatter
10%inclusion58 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Big Score
10%inclusion58 decks571 decks
-2%synergy
Fire Covenant
10%inclusion57 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Ionize
10%inclusion56 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Into the Story
10%inclusion56 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Fell the Profane
10%inclusion54 decks559 decks
1%synergy
Malakir Rebirth
10%inclusion55 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Consider
9.3%inclusion53 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Rewind
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Abrade
8.8%inclusion50 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Transpose
8.6%inclusion35 decks407 decks
7%synergy
Valakut Awakening
8.4%inclusion48 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Spell Swindle
7.7%inclusion44 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Aetherize
7.5%inclusion43 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Commandeer
7.5%inclusion43 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Snuff Out
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Nexus of Fate
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Dismember
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Overkill
7.2%inclusion29 decks404 decks
5%synergy
Flusterstorm
7.0%inclusion40 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Narset's Reversal
6.8%inclusion39 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Counterflux
6.7%inclusion38 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Disallow
6.3%inclusion36 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Strix Serenade
6.3%inclusion35 decks559 decks
4%synergy
Risk Factor
6.1%inclusion35 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Pull from Tomorrow
6.1%inclusion35 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Windfall
27%inclusion153 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Ponder
26%inclusion147 decks571 decks
17%synergy
Reanimate
20%inclusion113 decks571 decks
-5%synergy
Temporal Trespass
18%inclusion103 decks571 decks
17%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
17%inclusion95 decks559 decks
15%synergy
Preordain
17%inclusion97 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Mana Geyser
16%inclusion94 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Faithless Looting
16%inclusion89 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Volcanic Vision
14%inclusion80 decks571 decks
13%synergy
Exsanguinate
14%inclusion79 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Cornered by Black Mages
13%inclusion53 decks397 decks
10%synergy
Temporal Mastery
12%inclusion70 decks571 decks
12%synergy
Circle of Power
11%inclusion43 decks407 decks
8%synergy
Sea Gate Restoration
11%inclusion60 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Feed the Swarm
10%inclusion55 decks571 decks
-19%synergy
Prisoner's Dilemma
10%inclusion55 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Gamble
9.5%inclusion54 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
8.7%inclusion43 decks496 decks
3%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
8.2%inclusion47 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Lórien Revealed
8.2%inclusion47 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Cruel Ultimatum
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Torment of Hailfire
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Damnation
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
6.8%inclusion39 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
6.7%inclusion38 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Mutinous Massacre
6.6%inclusion23 decks346 decks
5%synergy
Painful Truths
6.3%inclusion36 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Breach the Multiverse
6.3%inclusion36 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Reforge the Soul
6.1%inclusion35 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Expropriate
6.0%inclusion34 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Villainous Wrath
5.7%inclusion16 decks283 decks
4%synergy
Expressive Iteration
5.6%inclusion32 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Dream Harvest
5.5%inclusion8 decks146 decks
2%synergy
Last One Standing
5.4%inclusion31 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
5.3%inclusion30 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Wayfarer's Bauble
25%inclusion144 decks571 decks
14%synergy
Lightning Greaves
15%inclusion87 decks571 decks
-14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
14%inclusion78 decks571 decks
-13%synergy
Basilisk Collar
12%inclusion66 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Black Mage's Rod
11%inclusion44 decks408 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
7.9%inclusion32 decks406 decks
6%synergy
The Magic Mirror
7.4%inclusion42 decks571 decks
7%synergy
The One Ring
7.2%inclusion41 decks571 decks
-6%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
6.5%inclusion37 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.1%inclusion35 decks571 decks
1%synergy
The Darkness Crystal
6.1%inclusion25 decks408 decks
4%synergy
Expedition Map
5.6%inclusion32 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Shadowspear
5.4%inclusion31 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Mystic Remora
27%inclusion154 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion144 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Ophidian Eye
22%inclusion127 decks571 decks
21%synergy
Dictate of the Twin Gods
19%inclusion110 decks571 decks
18%synergy
Fiery Inscription
14%inclusion80 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Phyrexian Arena
14%inclusion80 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Descent into Avernus
12%inclusion69 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Mind's Dilation
11%inclusion64 decks571 decks
10%synergy
Leyline of Anticipation
11%inclusion63 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Fevered Visions
11%inclusion62 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Sulfuric Vortex
9.1%inclusion52 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Bloodchief Ascension
8.9%inclusion51 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Gratuitous Violence
8.1%inclusion46 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Black Market Connections
7.9%inclusion45 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Parker Luck
7.7%inclusion22 decks284 decks
7%synergy
City on Fire
7.5%inclusion43 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Curse of Opulence
7.0%inclusion40 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
6.8%inclusion39 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Omniscience
6.7%inclusion38 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Wound Reflection
6.5%inclusion37 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Breach
6.3%inclusion36 decks571 decks
-5%synergy
Painful Quandary
6.3%inclusion36 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Powerbalance
5.9%inclusion33 decks559 decks
5%synergy
Possibility Storm
5.8%inclusion33 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Underworld Dreams
5.6%inclusion32 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Double Vision
5.3%inclusion30 decks571 decks
3%synergy
As Foretold
5.3%inclusion30 decks571 decks
0%synergy
The Rollercrusher Ride
5.1%inclusion27 decks528 decks
5%synergy
Spellshock
5.1%inclusion29 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Maddening Hex
5.1%inclusion29 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Planeswalkers
Nicol Bolas, God-Pharaoh
10%inclusion56 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Narset, Parter of Veils
8.9%inclusion51 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Reliquary Tower
39%inclusion220 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Bojuka Bog
30%inclusion171 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
17%inclusion95 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Lindblum, Industrial Regency
13%inclusion53 decks406 decks
9%synergy
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
13%inclusion74 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Mystic Sanctuary
12%inclusion69 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Temple of the False God
10%inclusion59 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
7.2%inclusion41 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Urza's Saga
5.8%inclusion33 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Mistrise Village
5.4%inclusion23 decks425 decks
-3%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
89%inclusion509 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Signet
68%inclusion389 decks571 decks
-20%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion207 decks571 decks
-8%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
36%inclusion206 decks571 decks
-13%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
32%inclusion185 decks571 decks
-11%synergy
Fellwar Stone
32%inclusion181 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Izzet Signet
29%inclusion165 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Dimir Signet
28%inclusion162 decks571 decks
-7%synergy
Commander's Sphere
27%inclusion157 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Rakdos Signet
26%inclusion151 decks571 decks
-7%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
25%inclusion143 decks571 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
22%inclusion125 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Gilded Lotus
19%inclusion107 decks571 decks
16%synergy
Relic of Legends
13%inclusion74 decks571 decks
12%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion74 decks571 decks
8%synergy
Bender's Waterskin
12%inclusion38 decks308 decks
8%synergy
Mind Stone
12%inclusion66 decks571 decks
-2%synergy
Midnight Clock
10%inclusion58 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Decanter of Endless Water
10%inclusion57 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Mana Vault
8.6%inclusion49 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Cursed Mirror
8.4%inclusion48 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
8.1%inclusion46 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Relic of Sauron
7.7%inclusion44 decks571 decks
-11%synergy
Skyclave Relic
7.5%inclusion43 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
6.7%inclusion38 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Chrome Mox
6.0%inclusion34 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Coalition Relic
5.8%inclusion33 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Lotus Petal
5.4%inclusion31 decks571 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
5.3%inclusion30 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Lands
Island
96%inclusion546 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
94%inclusion539 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Swamp
94%inclusion538 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Command Tower
91%inclusion520 decks571 decks
-1%synergy
Exotic Orchard
56%inclusion322 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Steam Vents
52%inclusion296 decks571 decks
7%synergy
Watery Grave
51%inclusion294 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Blood Crypt
50%inclusion285 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
49%inclusion278 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
48%inclusion274 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
43%inclusion248 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
43%inclusion245 decks571 decks
-11%synergy
Xander's Lounge
42%inclusion237 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
41%inclusion232 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Shivan Reef
39%inclusion221 decks571 decks
9%synergy
Polluted Delta
38%inclusion219 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Scalding Tarn
37%inclusion213 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Training Center
36%inclusion203 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Sunken Hollow
35%inclusion201 decks571 decks
-4%synergy
Luxury Suite
34%inclusion196 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Morphic Pool
34%inclusion192 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Underground River
32%inclusion184 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
32%inclusion181 decks571 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
28%inclusion161 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
27%inclusion156 decks571 decks
0%synergy
Shipwreck Marsh
26%inclusion148 decks571 decks
1%synergy
Haunted Ridge
23%inclusion133 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Evolving Wilds
19%inclusion109 decks571 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
18%inclusion100 decks559 decks
8%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
18%inclusion101 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
17%inclusion95 decks559 decks
15%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
17%inclusion96 decks571 decks
6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
16%inclusion94 decks571 decks
-14%synergy
Temple of Deceit
16%inclusion91 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Dimir Aqueduct
16%inclusion90 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Seething Landscape
16%inclusion88 decks559 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
15%inclusion87 decks571 decks
4%synergy
Undercity Sewers
15%inclusion86 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Temple of Malice
15%inclusion86 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Reflecting Pool
14%inclusion80 decks571 decks
5%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
14%inclusion78 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
13%inclusion77 decks571 decks
-6%synergy
Thundering Falls
13%inclusion77 decks571 decks
3%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
13%inclusion73 decks559 decks
9%synergy
Raucous Theater
13%inclusion73 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Flooded Strand
13%inclusion73 decks571 decks
2%synergy
Underground Sea
12%inclusion71 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Volcanic Island
12%inclusion71 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Badlands
12%inclusion70 decks571 decks
-3%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion68 decks571 decks
5%synergy