EDH Optimizer
Zirda, the Dawnwaker
Legendary Creature — Elemental Fox
Color identity: Red · White
Average lands in decks for Zirda, the Dawnwaker: 31
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Build your Zirda, the Dawnwaker deck step by step, with in-depth analysis and AI optimization of your list.
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The highest-synergy cards in decks for Zirda, the Dawnwaker, with their inclusion rate.
| Card | Inclusion | Synergy |
|---|---|---|
| Basalt Monolith | 70% | +68% |
| Staff of Domination | 63% | +61% |
| Moonsilver Key | 55% | +53% |
| Walking Ballista | 55% | +53% |
| Soulbright Flamekin | 46% | +45% |
| Goblin Engineer | 50% | +45% |
| Oswald Fiddlebender | 49% | +44% |
| Sevinne's Reclamation | 58% | +44% |
| Reckless Handling | 46% | +42% |
| Grim Monolith | 42% | +41% |
| Inventors' Fair | 49% | +40% |
| Mirage Mirror | 38% | +37% |
| Gamble | 44% | +37% |
| Diviner's Wand | 37% | +37% |
| Enlightened Tutor | 51% | +36% |
| Silence | 40% | +35% |
| Delivery Moogle | 35% | +33% |
| Red Elemental Blast | 38% | +33% |
| Lotus Petal | 38% | +33% |
| Manifold Key | 34% | +32% |
| Simian Spirit Guide | 36% | +32% |
| Mana Vault | 36% | +32% |
| Goblin Welder | 36% | +32% |
| Thran Spider | 32% | +32% |
💰 The best cards for your Zirda, the Dawnwaker deck, by budget
Three tiers based on the maximum price PER CARD you are willing to pay. Paste your list and hit Optimize: you pick that cap and the AI only suggests swaps that fit under it.
Tier 1 · Budget up to €2/card
The most value for almost nothing. Coming from a precon? Start here.
- Moonsilver Key
- Soulbright Flamekin
- Oswald Fiddlebender
- Sevinne's Reclamation
- Reckless Handling
- Mirage Mirror
Tier 2 · Balanced up to €10/card
The real step up: pieces that are no longer cheap but still sensible.
- Basalt Monolith
- Staff of Domination
- Walking Ballista
- Goblin Engineer
- Silence
- Red Elemental Blast
Tier 3 · No cap no cap
The cards your price cap was hiding from you.
- Grim Monolith
- Inventors' Fair
- Gamble
- Enlightened Tutor
- Lotus Petal
- Mana Vault
Reference prices (cheapest English printing). They change daily.
♾️ Known combos with Zirda, the Dawnwaker
- Underworld Breach + Lion's Eye Diamond + Wheel of Fortune → Infinite draw triggers, Infinite looting, Infinite looting for opponents, Near-infinite storm count
- Underworld Breach + Wheel of Fortune + Jeska's Will → Infinite draw triggers for all players, Infinite looting for all players, Near-infinite magecraft triggers, Near-infinite storm count
- Dualcaster Mage + Twinflame → Infinite LTB, Infinite ETB, Infinite creature tokens with haste, Infinite magecraft triggers
- Basalt Monolith + Forsaken Monument → Infinite colorless mana
- Sensei's Divining Top + Foundry Inspector + Mystic Forge → Infinite card draw, Near-infinite storm count, Infinite draw triggers
- Rings of Brighthearth + Basalt Monolith → Infinite colorless mana
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Frequently asked questions
How many lands should a Zirda, the Dawnwaker deck run?
Real Zirda, the Dawnwaker decks run 31 lands on average. That is a starting point, not a rule: a lower curve can shave one or two, big-mana builds want more. The EDH Optimizer simulator tells you, over 10,000 games, how often you get mana screwed or flooded with your exact count.
What are the best cards for Zirda, the Dawnwaker?
The three highest-synergy cards are Basalt Monolith, Staff of Domination, Moonsilver Key. This page lists the top 24 with their real inclusion rate in Zirda, the Dawnwaker decks.
What combos does Zirda, the Dawnwaker have?
Zirda, the Dawnwaker has 6 known combos. The most popular one is Underworld Breach + Lion's Eye Diamond + Wheel of Fortune. Note that two-card combos raise your deck's bracket, so it is worth knowing which ones you are running before you sit down.
How much does a Zirda, the Dawnwaker deck cost?
You can start cheap: Moonsilver Key, Soulbright Flamekin, Oswald Fiddlebender are under €2 each. The "Level up" section on this page splits the best cards into three price caps PER CARD (up to €2, up to €10 and no cap), and the optimizer only suggests swaps that fit the cap you pick.