Hedron Archive

Hedron Archive is a colorless artifact that counts as ramp. It appears in the recommended lists of 136 commanders, and 2% of colorless decks run it.

Type: Artifact

Cost: 4

Color identity: Colorless

Reference price: €0.15

Oldest printing: Battle for Zendikar

Role in the deck: ramp

Rules text

{T}: Add {C}{C}. {2}, {T}, Sacrifice this artifact: Draw two cards.

Official text (Scryfall).

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Commanders that play it

The commanders with the highest synergy with this card, with the share of their decks that run it. Each one links to its deck guide.

Commander	Identity	Inclusion	Synergy
W'Kabi, Shield of the Nation	Green	89%	+88%
Ashling, Rekindled // Ashling, Rimebound	Red · Blue	68%	+62%
Bosh, Iron Golem	Red	57%	+53%
Szarekh, the Silent King	Black	56%	+53%
Bello, Bard of the Brambles	Green · Red	55%	+50%
The Emperor of Palamecia // The Lord Master of Hell	Red · Blue	55%	+49%
Óin the Brave	Red	50%	+47%
Ulalek, Fused Atrocity	Black · Green · Red · Blue · White	49%	+46%
Kurkesh, Onakke Ancient	Red	49%	+45%
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension	White	45%	+43%
Brinelin, the Moon Kraken	Blue	47%	+42%
Myojin of Seeing Winds	Blue	47%	+42%
Zuri, Warrior of Wakanda	Green	42%	+42%
Ultros, Obnoxious Octopus	Blue	47%	+42%
Ovika, Enigma Goliath	Red · Blue	47%	+41%
Isperia, Supreme Judge	Blue · White	43%	+40%
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor	Black	43%	+40%
Osgir, the Reconstructor	Red · White	41%	+38%
Myojin of Infinite Rage	Red	40%	+37%
Wonder Man, Hollywood Hero	Red	40%	+37%
Tellah, Great Sage	Red · Blue	42%	+36%
Trazyn the Infinite	Black	39%	+36%
Demonlord Belzenlok	Black	39%	+35%
Anrakyr the Traveller	Black	38%	+35%

How much it is played, by color identity

Share of decks in each identity that run it, according to EDHREC.

Archetypes where it shows up

The most common themes among the commanders that play it. Each one links to its archetype guide.

Artifacts · 67 Combo · 46 Control · 46 Ramp · 38 Big Mana · 30 Tokens · 28 Reanimator · 20 Burn · 19

Known combos with Hedron Archive

According to Commander Spellbook. Note that a two-card combo raises your deck's bracket.

Myr Welder + Staff of Domination + Hedron Archive → Infinite card draw, Infinite draw triggers, Infinite lifegain
Trazyn the Infinite + Staff of Domination + Hedron Archive → Infinite colorless mana, Infinite lifegain triggers, Infinite lifegain
Trazyn the Infinite + Pili-Pala + Hedron Archive → Infinite colored mana, Infinite colorless mana
Trazyn the Infinite + Farmstead Gleaner + Hedron Archive → Infinite +1/+1 counters on a creature
Voltaic Key + The Enigma Jewel // Locus of Enlightenment + Hedron Archive → Infinite colorless mana, Infinite mana artifacts you control can produce, Infinite untap of artifacts you control
Pentavus + Dross Scorpion + Hedron Archive → Infinite creature LTB, Infinite creature ETB, Infinite creature sacrifice triggers
Bello, Bard of the Brambles + Voltaic Construct + Hedron Archive + Mana Reflection → Infinite mana artifact creatures you control can produce, Infinite mana most artifacts you control can produce, Infinite colorless mana
Ghostly Flicker + Mystic Sanctuary + Hedron Archive + The Reality Chip → Infinite artifact ETB, Infinite artifact LTB, Infinite storm count

Cards that go with it

The ones that show up most often in the same commanders' lists.

Frequently asked questions

Which Commander decks play Hedron Archive?

It is in the recommended lists of 136 commanders, with an average inclusion of 31% in their decks. The commanders with the highest synergy with it are W'Kabi, Shield of the Nation · Ashling, Rekindled · Bosh, Iron Golem. Overall, 2% of colorless decks run it.

How much does Hedron Archive cost?

Its reference price is €0.15 (cheapest English printing according to Scryfall; it changes daily). The EDH Optimizer optimizer only suggests cards that fit the per-card price cap you pick.

Does Hedron Archive have combos?

Yes: 8 known combos on Commander Spellbook. The most popular one is Myr Welder + Staff of Domination + Hedron Archive. Remember that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket.

Can I play Hedron Archive in my deck?

It is legal in Commander. Its color identity is colorless, so it only fits in decks whose commander has those colors in its identity (or any deck if it is colorless). EDH Optimizer automatically flags cards outside your commander's identity.