Storm Genesis
Bryant's Pile of Broken introduces Dimir storm to cEDH with Tendrils, Tidespout Tyrant, Ad Nauseam, and High Tide.
Zur & Sharuum Primer Era
Sharuum and Zur get primers, showcasing early stax and Necropotence-based strategies.
Hermit Druid Awakens
Scion Hermit Druid combo emerges with Necrotic Ooze and Dread Return.
Lab Maniac & New Legends
Lab Maniac boosts Doomsday and Hermit Druid decks. Mimeoplasm, Animar, Karador, and Edric join the format.
Deadeye Loops
Deadeye Navigator and Mikaeus enable new infinite combos. Scion Hermit Druid becomes infamous.
Commander Explosion
Jeleva, Derevi, Prossh, and Marath emerge as strong commanders. 1v1 bans follow.
Boonweaver Dominance
Boonweaver combo puts Karador on top. Teferi/Chain Veil, Narset Turns, and Sidisi FC rise. Brago and Yisan debut.
Refinement Phase
Tasigur and JVP see play. Meta begins to stabilize after explosive changes in prior years.
Engine Era Begins
Dramatic Scepter, Partners, Gitrog, Leovold, and Food Chain Tazri decks take off. Selvala joins the pool.
The Modern Shift
Pengine and Hulk unban mark the modern cEDH era. Lab Maniacs and T3 team start content. Razaketh and Kess arrive.
Flash Ban
Flash is banned, removing Flash Hulk from the meta.
New Blood
Orcish Bowmasters and Borne Upon a Wind make waves in the format.
Nadu Ban
Dockside Extortionist, Nadu, Mana Crypt, and Jeweled Lotus banned.
Wizards Takeover
Wizards takes over Commander rules after the committee disbands.