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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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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
MTGStocks
Emry, Lurker of the Loch
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
71%synergy
Mishra's Bauble
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
61%synergy
Thought Monitor
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Foundry Inspector
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Welding Jar
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Urza's Bauble
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
50%synergy
Imskir Iron-Eater
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Aether Spellbomb
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
49%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
38%synergy
Dark Ritual
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Top Cards
Counterspell
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Game Changers
Bolas's Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Notion Thief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Creatures
Padeem, Consul of Innovation
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Scrap Trawler
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Baleful Strix
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Ornithopter
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Memnite
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Phyrexian Walker
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Tribute Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Enthusiastic Mechanaut
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Myr Retriever
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Trinket Mage
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Umbral Collar Zealot
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mm'menon, the Right Hand
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Pinnacle Emissary
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Chief Engineer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Party Thrasher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Anrakyr the Traveller
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Furnace Hellkite
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Etherium Sculptor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Forensic Gadgeteer
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Armix, Filigree Thrasher
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Noxious Gearhulk
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
Kuldotha Forgemaster
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Myr Battlesphere
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Jhoira's Familiar
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Riddlesmith
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Memory Guardian
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
10%synergy
The Capitoline Triad
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
14%synergy
Refurbished Familiar
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Treasure Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Trophy Mage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chancellor of the Forge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Patchwork Automaton
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grief
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Champion of Wits
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Glaring Fleshraker
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cyberdrive Awakener
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Sojourner's Companion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slobad, Goblin Tinkerer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Acquisition Octopus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kitesail Larcenist
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Will-Forged Golem
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Slag Strider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Whir of Invention
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Frantic Search
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Deadly Dispute
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
30%synergy
Terminate
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Arcane Denial
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Scour for Scrap
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
14%synergy
Brainstorm
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Reality Heist
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Big Score
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Flare of Duplication
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Abrade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Louisoix's Sacrifice
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
17%inclusion1 decks6 decks
12%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Retraction Helix
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Three Steps Ahead
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Entomb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Paradoxical Outcome
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Negate
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Contagion
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Fact or Fiction
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Lightning Bolt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Consider
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Disruption Protocol
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Rakdos Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Dispel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Stoic Rebuttal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Daze
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Opt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Crowd's Favor
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Flusterstorm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Thirst for Knowledge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Magma Opus
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Burning Sun's Fury
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Izzet Charm
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Snap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Commandeer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Repeal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Bedevil
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Force of Rage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Metallic Rebuke
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mana Leak
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Blazing Shoal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pyrokinesis
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Ravenous Trap
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sorceries
Reshape
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Feed the Swarm
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Blasphemous Act
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Toxic Deluge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
17%synergy
Thoughtcast
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Ponder
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
16%synergy
Infernal Plunge
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Diabolic Tutor
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Faithless Looting
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Fabricate
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Lórien Revealed
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Trash for Treasure
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Stock Up
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
18%synergy
Blasphemous Edict
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
14%synergy
Demonic Counsel
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
15%synergy
Cabal Therapy
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Terisiare's Devastation
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Windfall
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-11%synergy
Lively Dirge
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Careful Study
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Dread Return
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Vandalblast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Devastation Tide
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Gleeful Demolition
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Anchor to Reality
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Preordain
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Bloodsoaked Insight
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Elemental Masterpiece
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Grapeshot
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Reverse Engineer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Demonic Junker
60%inclusion3 decks5 decks
57%synergy
Meteor Sword
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
50%synergy
Pyrite Spellbomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Mystic Forge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Lightning Greaves
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Warmaker Gunship
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Uthros Research Craft
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Cryogen Relic
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Memorial Vault
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
33%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Tormod's Crypt
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Salvaging Station
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Conjurer's Bauble
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Ichor Wellspring
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Sculpting Steel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Cranial Plating
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tithing Blade
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Fireshrieker
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Drach'Nyen
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Pact Weapon
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Meteoric Mace
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Executioner's Capsule
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Batterskull
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Repurposing Bay
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Radiant Lotus
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Leyline Axe
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
19%synergy
Zephyr Boots
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Spidersilk Net
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Nettlecyst
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mephitic Draught
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Zuran Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Experimental Synthesizer
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Bone Saw
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Scale of Chiss-Goria
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Soul-Guide Lantern
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Winter Orb
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Pip-Boy 3000
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Defense Grid
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
9%synergy
Kite Shield
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dino DNA
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Cloud Key
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Darksteel Relic
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Inventor's Axe
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Thran Power Suit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dark Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Enchantments
Obsessive Pursuit
50%inclusion1 decks2 decks
49%synergy
Artificer's Intuition
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Weapons Manufacturing
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
32%synergy
Mirrodin Besieged
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Curse of Opulence
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Into the Pit
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
20%synergy
Curious Obsession
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mechanized Production
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Tavern Brawler
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Mystic Remora
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-3%synergy
Guild Artisan
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Agent of the Shadow Thieves
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dress Down
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Propaganda
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-1%synergy
Street Urchin
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Combat Research
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Planeswalkers
Dack Fayden
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
24%synergy
Ugin, the Ineffable
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Saheeli, Filigree Master
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Kaito Shizuki
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Utility Lands
Great Furnace
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
32%synergy
Bojuka Bog
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Vault of Whispers
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Buried Ruin
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Seat of the Synod
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Urza's Saga
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
20%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Archway of Innovation
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
22%synergy
Rogue's Passage
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Midgar, City of Mako
25%inclusion1 decks4 decks
23%synergy
Echoing Deeps
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Tocasia's Dig Site
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Temple of the False God
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
100%inclusion8 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Arcane Signet
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Springleaf Drum
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
72%synergy
Fellwar Stone
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Izzet Signet
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Moonsnare Prototype
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
37%synergy
Paradise Mantle
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
36%synergy
Mind Stone
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Lotus Bloom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Rakdos Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-8%synergy
Dimir Signet
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-10%synergy
Chromatic Star
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
24%synergy
Crystal Skull, Isu Spyglass
14%inclusion1 decks7 decks
13%synergy
Everflowing Chalice
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Commander's Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-7%synergy
Meteorite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-32%synergy
Chromatic Sphere
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Lotus Petal
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Serum Powder
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Monolith
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
10%synergy
Wizard's Rockets
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Sol Talisman
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Thought Vessel
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Thran Dynamo
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Worn Powerstone
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Mox Tantalite
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Shivan Reef
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
58%synergy
Swamp
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Mountain
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-4%synergy
Island
88%inclusion7 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Exotic Orchard
75%inclusion6 decks8 decks
19%synergy
Silverbluff Bridge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Mistvault Bridge
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Underground River
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Darkslick Shores
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
59%synergy
Sulfurous Springs
63%inclusion5 decks8 decks
35%synergy
Smoldering Marsh
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
13%synergy
Spire of Industry
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
45%synergy
Evolving Wilds
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
50%inclusion4 decks8 decks
39%synergy
Shadowblood Ridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
27%synergy
Drossforge Bridge
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Darkwater Catacombs
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
26%synergy
Ferrous Lake
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Sulfur Falls
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-9%synergy
Crumbling Necropolis
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-16%synergy
Drowned Catacomb
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
28%synergy
Sunken Hollow
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
-2%synergy
Spirebluff Canal
38%inclusion3 decks8 decks
34%synergy
Oscorp Industries
33%inclusion1 decks3 decks
22%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
6%synergy
Seething Landscape
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Graven Cairns
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Blackcleave Cliffs
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
21%synergy
River of Tears
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
23%synergy
Mount Doom
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
18%synergy
Path of Ancestry
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Glimmervoid
25%inclusion2 decks8 decks
25%synergy
Gloomlake Verge
20%inclusion1 decks5 decks
11%synergy
Hagra Mauling
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Tainted Isle
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
8%synergy
Fiery Islet
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
7%synergy
Fell the Profane
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
4%synergy
Rakdos Carnarium
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
2%synergy
Gemstone Mine
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
11%synergy
Fabled Passage
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
5%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
1%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
3%synergy
Blood Crypt
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-13%synergy
Thran Quarry
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Foreboding Ruins
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-6%synergy
Aether Hub
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
12%synergy
Dragonskull Summit
13%inclusion1 decks8 decks
-33%synergy