Joshua Rosfield // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept (Commander) - cEDH Combo

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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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Splinter's Technique
8.3%inclusion21 decks253 decks
8%synergy
Flashback
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
6%synergy
Exhibition Tidecaller
5.6%inclusion2 decks36 decks
5%synergy
Cool but Rude
1.6%inclusion4 decks253 decks
-1%synergy
Sewer-veillance Cam
1.0%inclusion2 decks199 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Culling the Weak
99%inclusion528 decks535 decks
93%synergy
Brain Freeze
99%inclusion532 decks535 decks
92%synergy
Ad Nauseam
97%inclusion517 decks535 decks
92%synergy
Tainted Pact
98%inclusion526 decks535 decks
92%synergy
Necropotence
97%inclusion521 decks535 decks
91%synergy
Demonic Consultation
98%inclusion526 decks535 decks
91%synergy
Pact of Negation
99%inclusion530 decks535 decks
91%synergy
Flare of Duplication
94%inclusion503 decks535 decks
91%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
97%inclusion518 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Diabolic Intent
97%inclusion517 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Top Cards
Dark Ritual
100%inclusion535 decks535 decks
64%synergy
Mystic Remora
99%inclusion530 decks535 decks
84%synergy
Cabal Ritual
98%inclusion525 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Deflecting Swat
98%inclusion523 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Mystical Tutor
98%inclusion522 decks535 decks
84%synergy
Gamble
97%inclusion521 decks535 decks
87%synergy
Wishclaw Talisman
97%inclusion517 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Borne Upon a Wind
97%inclusion517 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Flusterstorm
96%inclusion515 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Mental Misstep
95%inclusion510 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Game Changers
Underworld Breach
99%inclusion532 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Demonic Tutor
99%inclusion531 decks535 decks
78%synergy
Mana Vault
99%inclusion530 decks535 decks
90%synergy
Vampiric Tutor
99%inclusion530 decks535 decks
83%synergy
Thassa's Oracle
99%inclusion529 decks535 decks
90%synergy
Chrome Mox
99%inclusion528 decks535 decks
90%synergy
Jeska's Will
98%inclusion525 decks535 decks
82%synergy
Rhystic Study
98%inclusion525 decks535 decks
75%synergy
Ancient Tomb
98%inclusion523 decks535 decks
85%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
98%inclusion523 decks535 decks
78%synergy
Creatures
Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer
94%inclusion503 decks535 decks
82%synergy
Valley Floodcaller
92%inclusion492 decks535 decks
85%synergy
Hexing Squelcher
88%inclusion250 decks284 decks
77%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
88%inclusion469 decks535 decks
81%synergy
Orcish Bowmasters
55%inclusion296 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Opposition Agent
10%inclusion54 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Spider-Punk
8.3%inclusion31 decks375 decks
8%synergy
Vivi Ornitier
6.6%inclusion28 decks424 decks
-1%synergy
Dragon's Rage Channeler
6.0%inclusion32 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Instants
Force of Will
95%inclusion509 decks535 decks
85%synergy
Final Fortune
94%inclusion501 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Chain of Vapor
92%inclusion493 decks535 decks
87%synergy
Pyroblast
89%inclusion477 decks535 decks
84%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
89%inclusion475 decks535 decks
83%synergy
Mindbreak Trap
80%inclusion428 decks535 decks
74%synergy
Daze
79%inclusion422 decks535 decks
77%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
74%inclusion395 decks535 decks
44%synergy
Rain of Filth
62%inclusion332 decks535 decks
61%synergy
Swan Song
58%inclusion311 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Deadly Rollick
55%inclusion292 decks535 decks
37%synergy
Snap
50%inclusion267 decks535 decks
40%synergy
Into the Flood Maw
46%inclusion245 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Force of Negation
41%inclusion219 decks535 decks
33%synergy
Brainstorm
21%inclusion114 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Dramatic Reversal
18%inclusion96 decks535 decks
16%synergy
Misdirection
15%inclusion82 decks535 decks
14%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion60 decks535 decks
-10%synergy
Snapback
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Dispel
8.8%inclusion47 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Gifts Ungiven
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Entomb
8.2%inclusion44 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
8.1%inclusion29 decks359 decks
-1%synergy
Spell Pierce
7.3%inclusion39 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Intuition
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Mana Drain
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
-9%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
6.4%inclusion34 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Retraction Helix
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Desperate Ritual
5.2%inclusion28 decks535 decks
2%synergy
Sorceries
Wheel of Fortune
95%inclusion506 decks535 decks
85%synergy
Windfall
94%inclusion503 decks535 decks
71%synergy
Imperial Seal
94%inclusion503 decks535 decks
87%synergy
Rite of Flame
94%inclusion502 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Beseech the Mirror
88%inclusion471 decks535 decks
83%synergy
Praetor's Grasp
88%inclusion469 decks535 decks
83%synergy
Gitaxian Probe
84%inclusion451 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Infernal Plunge
84%inclusion449 decks535 decks
82%synergy
Yawgmoth's Will
83%inclusion442 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Mnemonic Betrayal
80%inclusion428 decks535 decks
75%synergy
Last Chance
67%inclusion356 decks535 decks
64%synergy
Timetwister
55%inclusion295 decks535 decks
53%synergy
Demonic Counsel
52%inclusion276 decks535 decks
47%synergy
Warrior's Oath
43%inclusion230 decks535 decks
41%synergy
Grim Tutor
31%inclusion164 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
27%inclusion142 decks535 decks
22%synergy
Strike It Rich
10%inclusion51 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
7.5%inclusion34 decks454 decks
5%synergy
Reanimate
6.9%inclusion37 decks535 decks
-17%synergy
Toxic Deluge
5.4%inclusion29 decks535 decks
-15%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Defense Grid
87%inclusion466 decks535 decks
84%synergy
Grinding Station
73%inclusion389 decks535 decks
71%synergy
Vexing Bauble
43%inclusion232 decks535 decks
42%synergy
The One Ring
30%inclusion163 decks535 decks
18%synergy
Bolas's Citadel
6.2%inclusion33 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Enchantments
Necrodominance
67%inclusion357 decks535 decks
65%synergy
Guild Artisan
8.0%inclusion43 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Steal Enchantment
6.5%inclusion35 decks535 decks
6%synergy
Utility Lands
Phyrexian Tower
92%inclusion490 decks535 decks
86%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
86%inclusion461 decks535 decks
70%synergy
City of Traitors
79%inclusion421 decks535 decks
75%synergy
Mistrise Village
15%inclusion68 decks454 decks
7%synergy
Emergence Zone
7.5%inclusion40 decks535 decks
4%synergy
Urza's Saga
6.7%inclusion36 decks535 decks
1%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Lotus Petal
100%inclusion535 decks535 decks
90%synergy
Sol Ring
100%inclusion533 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Mox Amber
99%inclusion529 decks535 decks
93%synergy
Arcane Signet
98%inclusion523 decks535 decks
10%synergy
Springleaf Drum
98%inclusion523 decks535 decks
95%synergy
Mox Opal
97%inclusion521 decks535 decks
90%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
96%inclusion511 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Mox Diamond
95%inclusion507 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Paradise Mantle
89%inclusion478 decks535 decks
88%synergy
Talisman of Dominance
89%inclusion475 decks535 decks
39%synergy
Grim Monolith
84%inclusion447 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Talisman of Indulgence
67%inclusion356 decks535 decks
23%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
36%inclusion195 decks535 decks
-8%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion185 decks535 decks
-1%synergy
Chromatic Star
32%inclusion172 decks535 decks
31%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
99%inclusion532 decks535 decks
8%synergy
Polluted Delta
99%inclusion527 decks535 decks
64%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
99%inclusion527 decks535 decks
64%synergy
Watery Grave
99%inclusion527 decks535 decks
51%synergy
Blood Crypt
98%inclusion522 decks535 decks
52%synergy
Scalding Tarn
98%inclusion522 decks535 decks
65%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
97%inclusion517 decks535 decks
89%synergy
Badlands
94%inclusion502 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Underground Sea
93%inclusion495 decks535 decks
77%synergy
Flooded Strand
93%inclusion495 decks535 decks
82%synergy
Volcanic Island
92%inclusion494 decks535 decks
77%synergy
City of Brass
92%inclusion493 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Verdant Catacombs
90%inclusion480 decks535 decks
80%synergy
Marsh Flats
90%inclusion479 decks535 decks
79%synergy
Misty Rainforest
88%inclusion472 decks535 decks
78%synergy
Arid Mesa
85%inclusion456 decks535 decks
76%synergy
Wooded Foothills
83%inclusion446 decks535 decks
75%synergy
Steam Vents
72%inclusion387 decks535 decks
27%synergy
Mana Confluence
69%inclusion371 decks535 decks
57%synergy
Undercity Sewers
50%inclusion269 decks535 decks
38%synergy
Starting Town
39%inclusion164 decks424 decks
33%synergy
Gemstone Mine
25%inclusion134 decks535 decks
24%synergy
Morphic Pool
21%inclusion110 decks535 decks
-12%synergy
Exotic Orchard
17%inclusion90 decks535 decks
-40%synergy
Luxury Suite
13%inclusion71 decks535 decks
-18%synergy
Training Center
10%inclusion56 decks535 decks
-22%synergy
Mount Doom
10%inclusion53 decks535 decks
3%synergy
Spire of Industry
9.3%inclusion50 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Raucous Theater
9.2%inclusion49 decks535 decks
-2%synergy
Island
8.6%inclusion46 decks535 decks
-84%synergy
Forbidden Orchard
7.9%inclusion42 decks535 decks
5%synergy
Swamp
7.1%inclusion38 decks535 decks
-85%synergy
Mountain
5.8%inclusion31 decks535 decks
-86%synergy