Ragavan, Nimble Pilferer (Commander) - Optimized

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Harvey McGuinness
Feb 17, 2026
The Top 10 Creatures in cEDH
cEDH doesn't really do much with combat. But that doesn't mean creatures aren't important. Here's the 10 best creatures in the cEDH meta.
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Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Hexing Squelcher
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Cool but Rude
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
3%synergy
Broadcast Takeover
3.8%inclusion1 decks26 decks
4%synergy
Raphael's Technique
3.6%inclusion2 decks55 decks
3%synergy
Soul Immolation
3.6%inclusion1 decks28 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Goldspan Dragon
68%inclusion90 decks132 decks
56%synergy
Xorn
60%inclusion79 decks132 decks
51%synergy
Professional Face-Breaker
72%inclusion95 decks132 decks
50%synergy
Breeches, Eager Pillager
47%inclusion62 decks132 decks
45%synergy
Magda, Brazen Outlaw
46%inclusion61 decks132 decks
43%synergy
Sticky Fingers
50%inclusion66 decks132 decks
42%synergy
Blood Moon
63%inclusion83 decks132 decks
40%synergy
Commander's Plate
52%inclusion68 decks132 decks
39%synergy
Academy Manufactor
45%inclusion59 decks132 decks
39%synergy
Deflecting Swat
64%inclusion85 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Top Cards
Blasphemous Act
65%inclusion86 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Chaos Warp
65%inclusion86 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Ruby Medallion
62%inclusion82 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Vandalblast
61%inclusion80 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Lightning Bolt
57%inclusion75 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Tibalt's Trickery
52%inclusion69 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Lightning Greaves
48%inclusion63 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Faithless Looting
44%inclusion58 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Abrade
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Game Changers
Jeska's Will
72%inclusion95 decks132 decks
36%synergy
Gamble
59%inclusion78 decks132 decks
37%synergy
The One Ring
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Ancient Tomb
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Underworld Breach
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Chrome Mox
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Mana Vault
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Mox Diamond
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Grim Monolith
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Lion's Eye Diamond
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Creatures
Crime Novelist
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
37%synergy
Imperial Recruiter
42%inclusion56 decks132 decks
32%synergy
Goblin Engineer
42%inclusion55 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Magus of the Moon
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
31%synergy
Lizard Blades
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
34%synergy
Treasure Nabber
38%inclusion50 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Etali, Primal Storm
37%inclusion49 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Ancient Copper Dragon
36%inclusion48 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Hellkite Tyrant
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Captain Lannery Storm
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
28%synergy
Knuckles the Echidna
32%inclusion27 decks85 decks
25%synergy
Kiki-Jiki, Mirror Breaker
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Reckless Fireweaver
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Simian Spirit Guide
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Port Razer
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Combat Celebrant
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Cavern-Hoard Dragon
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Grenzo, Havoc Raiser
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Goblin Welder
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Breeches, Brazen Plunderer
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Coercive Recruiter
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Birgi, God of Storytelling
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Fury
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
19%synergy
Bonehoard Dracosaur
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Dire Fleet Daredevil
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Zealous Conscripts
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Runaway Steam-Kin
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Dualcaster Mage
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Karlach, Fury of Avernus
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Vaan, Street Thief
16%inclusion14 decks89 decks
15%synergy
Torbran, Thane of Red Fell
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Anger
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Zhao, the Moon Slayer
15%inclusion7 decks48 decks
10%synergy
Magus of the Wheel
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Goblin Matron
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Storm-Kiln Artist
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Swashbuckler Extraordinaire
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Magda, the Hoardmaster
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Glóin, Dwarf Emissary
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Treasonous Ogre
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Subira, Tulzidi Caravanner
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Generous Plunderer
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Twinflame Tyrant
9.2%inclusion12 decks131 decks
-3%synergy
Laelia, the Blade Reforged
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Atsushi, the Blazing Sky
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Sunspine Lynx
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Pyroblast
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Red Elemental Blast
34%inclusion45 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Flare of Duplication
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Unexpected Windfall
30%inclusion40 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Big Score
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Seething Song
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Reverberate
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Thrill of Possibility
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
-13%synergy
Demand Answers
21%inclusion28 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Return the Favor
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Redirect Lightning
15%inclusion12 decks78 decks
2%synergy
Delayed Blast Fireball
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Pyretic Ritual
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Desperate Ritual
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Price of Progress
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Fork
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Bolt Bend
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-10%synergy
Galvanic Blast
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Reiterate
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Great Train Heist
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Guff Rewrites History
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
The Last Agni Kai
6.0%inclusion3 decks50 decks
0%synergy
Chef's Kiss
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Wyll's Reversal
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Sorceries
Mana Geyser
33%inclusion43 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Wheel of Fortune
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Seize the Spoils
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Wheel of Misfortune
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Light Up the Stage
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Pirate's Pillage
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Brass's Bounty
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Rite of Flame
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Reforge the Soul
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Reckless Handling
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Chain Reaction
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Ruination
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Mizzix's Mastery
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Mizzium Mortars
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Reckless Impulse
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Hit the Mother Lode
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Cathartic Reunion
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Seize the Spotlight
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Twinflame
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Crackle with Power
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Seize the Day
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Flame Slash
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Wrenn's Resolve
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Worldfire
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Strike It Rich
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Reckless Endeavor
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Molten Duplication
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Past in Flames
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Winds of Change
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Insurrection
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Inspired Tinkering
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Fiery Confluence
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Hell to Pay
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Trash for Treasure
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Will of the Jeskai
5.3%inclusion6 decks114 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
The Reaver Cleaver
40%inclusion53 decks132 decks
30%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
39%inclusion51 decks132 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
29%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
27%synergy
Sword of Wealth and Power
29%inclusion38 decks132 decks
26%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
27%inclusion35 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Helm of the Host
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Mithril Coat
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Shadowspear
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Idol of Oblivion
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Winter Moon
16%inclusion21 decks132 decks
12%synergy
The Fire Crystal
16%inclusion14 decks90 decks
-8%synergy
Sword of Truth and Justice
15%inclusion20 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Goldvein Pick
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Fireshrieker
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Body and Mind
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Once and Future
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion14 decks131 decks
8%synergy
Sensei's Divining Top
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Lantern of Insight
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Silver Shroud Costume
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Treasure Map
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Inspiring Statuary
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Buster Sword
8.8%inclusion8 decks91 decks
5%synergy
Portal to Phyrexia
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Mycosynth Lattice
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Winter Orb
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Cliffhaven Kitesail
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Tome of Legends
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
4%synergy
God-Pharaoh's Statue
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Genji Glove
6.7%inclusion6 decks89 decks
3%synergy
Prowler's Helm
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Nettlecyst
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Manifold Key
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Enchantments
Curse of Opulence
34%inclusion45 decks132 decks
24%synergy
Fable of the Mirror-Breaker
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Rain of Riches
25%inclusion33 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Powerbalance
23%inclusion31 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Guild Artisan
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Aggravated Assault
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Descent into Avernus
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Spiteful Banditry
17%inclusion22 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Alchemist's Talent
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Stranglehold
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Fiery Emancipation
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
Stolen Strategy
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
8%synergy
There and Back Again
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Splinter Twin
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Price of Glory
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Shiny Impetus
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
0%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Count on Luck
5.4%inclusion7 decks130 decks
-2%synergy
Mass Hysteria
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Break Through the Line
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Passionate Archaeologist
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Planeswalkers
Chandra, Torch of Defiance
26%inclusion34 decks132 decks
13%synergy
Daretti, Scrap Savant
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Karn, the Great Creator
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Koth, Fire of Resistance
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Chandra, Dressed to Kill
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Chandra, Awakened Inferno
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion64 decks132 decks
25%synergy
Urza's Saga
43%inclusion57 decks132 decks
32%synergy
Arena of Glory
41%inclusion54 decks132 decks
21%synergy
War Room
39%inclusion52 decks132 decks
10%synergy
Valakut, the Molten Pinnacle
32%inclusion42 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Mines of Moria
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Inventors' Fair
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
21%synergy
Great Furnace
27%inclusion36 decks132 decks
15%synergy
Access Tunnel
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
22%synergy
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
22%inclusion29 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Buried Ruin
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
5%synergy
Treasure Vault
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Sokenzan, Crucible of Defiance
17%inclusion23 decks132 decks
9%synergy
Strip Mine
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Forgotten Cave
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-8%synergy
Command Beacon
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Fomori Vault
8.3%inclusion11 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Fire Nation Palace
8.3%inclusion4 decks48 decks
-2%synergy
Wasteland
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Darksteel Citadel
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
1%synergy
Scavenger Grounds
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Crystal Vein
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Castle Embereth
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-10%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-9%synergy
Fountainport
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Reliquary Tower
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-6%synergy
City of Traitors
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Den of the Bugbear
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Barbarian Ring
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
2%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
92%inclusion121 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Arcane Signet
56%inclusion74 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Mox Amber
44%inclusion58 decks132 decks
38%synergy
Mox Opal
30%inclusion39 decks132 decks
23%synergy
Fellwar Stone
24%inclusion32 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Lotus Petal
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
14%synergy
Cursed Mirror
19%inclusion25 decks132 decks
-4%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion19 decks132 decks
-19%synergy
Fire Diamond
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-16%synergy
Liquimetal Torque
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-5%synergy
Throne of Eldraine
9.1%inclusion12 decks132 decks
-2%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Extraplanar Lens
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
-1%synergy
Lands
Mountain
92%inclusion121 decks132 decks
-3%synergy
Valakut Awakening
35%inclusion46 decks132 decks
16%synergy
Shatterskull Smashing
28%inclusion37 decks132 decks
18%synergy
Sundering Eruption
23%inclusion30 decks132 decks
11%synergy
Exotic Orchard
20%inclusion27 decks132 decks
20%synergy
Pinnacle Monk
18%inclusion24 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Cavern of Souls
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
13%inclusion17 decks132 decks
-12%synergy
Wooded Foothills
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Bloodstained Mire
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
8%synergy
Gemstone Caverns
12%inclusion16 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Arid Mesa
11%inclusion15 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
11%inclusion14 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Snow-Covered Mountain
10%inclusion13 decks132 decks
3%synergy
Mana Confluence
7.6%inclusion10 decks132 decks
7%synergy
Prismatic Vista
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Talon Gates of Madara
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
The Mycosynth Gardens
6.8%inclusion9 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Spire of Industry
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
6%synergy
City of Brass
6.1%inclusion8 decks132 decks
6%synergy
Command Tower
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
1%synergy