Zada, Hedron Grinder
Whenever you cast an instant or sorcery spell that targets only Zada, copy that spell for each other creature you control that the spell could target. Each copy targets a different one of those creatures.
How Zada decks play in EDH
Zada, Hedron Grinder is a mono-red commander costing 3R, and its legendary creature - goblin ally line shapes the whole deck around it. Its ability is narrow enough that the deck is usually built to protect it and repeat the effect, rather than to go wide. The cards below are the ones Zada, Hedron Grinder decks actually play most often, grouped by the job they do.
Most-played cards
20 cards · about $8.09Play rates from EDHREC. Prices from Scryfall, refreshed daily.
Ramp (3)
Card draw (6)
Creatures (3)
Synergy & payoffs (8)
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Grimoire generates a complete, Commander-legal Zada, Hedron Grinder decklist with a written strategy, a full mana base and live prices — from the whole card pool, or only from cards you already own.
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What colours can I use in a Zada, Hedron Grinder deck?
Zada, Hedron Grinder has a mono-red colour identity, so every card in the deck must be red or colourless. That includes mana symbols in rules text, not just casting cost.
What are the best cards for Zada, Hedron Grinder?
The cards played most often in Zada, Hedron Grinder decks include Bothersome Noisemaker, Goblin-town Flunkies, Smaug's Fury. The full list of staples above is grouped by the job each card does, so you can see the deck's skeleton rather than just a pile of names.
How much does a Zada, Hedron Grinder deck cost?
The 20 most-played cards shown above come to roughly $8.09 at current market prices. A complete 100-card build costs more, and Grimoire can generate a budget version instead if you set a price ceiling.
Can I build a Zada, Hedron Grinder deck from cards I already own?
Yes. Import your collection into Grimoire and choose "my cards" when you build. The generator will only use cards you actually own, and the Missing Cards page shows what you would need to buy to finish any list.