2008

Storm Genesis

Bryant's Pile of Broken introduces Dimir storm to cEDH with Tendrils, Tidespout Tyrant, Ad Nauseam, and High Tide.

2009

Zur & Sharuum Primer Era

Sharuum and Zur get primers, showcasing early stax and Necropotence-based strategies.

2010

Hermit Druid Awakens

Scion Hermit Druid combo emerges with Necrotic Ooze and Dread Return.

2011

Lab Maniac & New Legends

Lab Maniac boosts Doomsday and Hermit Druid decks. Mimeoplasm, Animar, Karador, and Edric join the format.

2012

Deadeye Loops

Deadeye Navigator and Mikaeus enable new infinite combos. Scion Hermit Druid becomes infamous.

2013

Commander Explosion

Jeleva, Derevi, Prossh, and Marath emerge as strong commanders. 1v1 bans follow.

2014

Boonweaver Dominance

Boonweaver combo puts Karador on top. Teferi/Chain Veil, Narset Turns, and Sidisi FC rise. Brago and Yisan debut.

2015

Refinement Phase

Tasigur and JVP see play. Meta begins to stabilize after explosive changes in prior years.

2016

Engine Era Begins

Dramatic Scepter, Partners, Gitrog, Leovold, and Food Chain Tazri decks take off. Selvala joins the pool.

2017

The Modern Shift

Pengine and Hulk unban mark the modern cEDH era. Lab Maniacs and T3 team start content. Razaketh and Kess arrive.

2018

Flash Ban

Flash is banned, removing Flash Hulk from the meta.

2019

New Blood

Orcish Bowmasters and Borne Upon a Wind make waves in the format.

2020

Nadu Ban

Dockside Extortionist, Nadu, Mana Crypt, and Jeweled Lotus banned.

2021

Wizards Takeover

Wizards takes over Commander rules after the committee disbands.

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