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Aron, Benalia's Ruin
Price tag $0.08

Legendary CreaturePhyrexian Human

Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for B
Orzhov

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Decent Pick Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.

Ranking

#2337 Current Rank
#1978 Last Week
#2073 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Aron, Benalia's Ruin.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Aron, Benalia's Ruin decks.

Agent Venom Agent Venom
+11% Synergy $0.64
Spectacular Tactics Spectacular Tactics
+3% Synergy $0.05
Venom's Hunger Venom's Hunger
+3% Synergy $0.04
Selfless Police Captain Selfless Police Captain
+3% Synergy $0.06
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
0% Synergy $62.47

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Aron, Benalia's Ruin's abilities and overall game plan.

Abzan Falconer Abzan Falconer
+46% Synergy $0.35
Ainok Bond-Kin Ainok Bond-Kin
+39% Synergy $0.08
Abzan Battle Priest Abzan Battle Priest
+39% Synergy $0.40
Mer-Ek Nightblade Mer-Ek Nightblade
+36% Synergy $0.18
Skyclave Shadowcat Skyclave Shadowcat
+35% Synergy $0.08
Nested Shambler Nested Shambler
+35% Synergy $0.09
Metastatic Evangel Metastatic Evangel
+33% Synergy $0.44
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+32% Synergy $0.12
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
+32% Synergy $0.97
Basri's Lieutenant Basri's Lieutenant
+32% Synergy $0.20

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Aron, Benalia's Ruin decks.

Hagra Constrictor Hagra Constrictor
+31% Synergy $0.06
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+28% Synergy $0.16
Feast of the Victorious Dead Feast of the Victorious Dead
+28% Synergy $0.10
Reassembling Skeleton Reassembling Skeleton
+26% Synergy $0.11
Mortify Mortify
+13% Synergy $0.28
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+12% Synergy $0.37
Elenda, the Dusk Rose Elenda, the Dusk Rose
+12% Synergy $1.08
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
+11% Synergy $1.64
Path to Exile Path to Exile
-9% Synergy $1.14
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-21% Synergy $1.38

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-17% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Aron, Benalia's Ruin's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Unforgiving One Unforgiving One
+28% Synergy $0.06
Mikaeus, the Lunarch Mikaeus, the Lunarch
+26% Synergy $0.49
Envoy of the Ancestors Envoy of the Ancestors
+25% Synergy $0.27
Grateful Apparition Grateful Apparition
+23% Synergy $0.25
Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion Lae'zel, Vlaakith's Champion
+21% Synergy $3.35
Doomed Traveler Doomed Traveler
+20% Synergy $0.14
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Embrose, Dean of Shadow Shaile, Dean of Radiance
+20% Synergy $0.22
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant
+18% Synergy $0.10
Fleshtaker Fleshtaker
+17% Synergy $0.06
Dusk Legion Duelist Dusk Legion Duelist
+17% Synergy $0.98
Elite Scaleguard Elite Scaleguard
+16% Synergy $0.09
Doomed Dissenter Doomed Dissenter
+15% Synergy $0.09
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Alharu, Solemn Ritualist
+15% Synergy $0.06
Blightbelly Rat Blightbelly Rat
+14% Synergy $0.12
Putrid Goblin Putrid Goblin
+14% Synergy $0.26
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+13% Synergy $0.14
Iron Apprentice Iron Apprentice
+12% Synergy $0.13
Drana, Liberator of Malakir Drana, Liberator of Malakir
+11% Synergy $0.43
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+10% Synergy $1.35
Liesa, Forgotten Archangel Liesa, Forgotten Archangel
+10% Synergy $2.68
Boss's Chauffeur Boss's Chauffeur
+10% Synergy $0.26
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+10% Synergy $0.08
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+9% Synergy $0.26
Phyrexian Vivisector Phyrexian Vivisector
+9% Synergy $0.05
Grim Haruspex Grim Haruspex
+8% Synergy $2.37
Bloodtracker Bloodtracker
+8% Synergy $0.15
Hopeful Initiate Hopeful Initiate
+8% Synergy $0.24
Phyrexian Missionary Phyrexian Missionary
+8% Synergy $0.08
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+7% Synergy $2.85
Infestation Sage Infestation Sage
+7% Synergy $0.10
Crawling Chorus Crawling Chorus
+7% Synergy $0.09
Carrier Thrall Carrier Thrall
+7% Synergy $0.06
Luminarch Aspirant Luminarch Aspirant
+7% Synergy $0.39
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+6% Synergy $2.55
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
+6% Synergy $0.25
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
+6% Synergy $0.14
Hunted Witness Hunted Witness
+5% Synergy $0.08
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+4% Synergy $0.28
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
+4% Synergy $0.55
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+4% Synergy $1.40
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+4% Synergy $0.11
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+2% Synergy $0.86
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+1% Synergy $0.37
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+1% Synergy $1.55
Luminous Broodmoth Luminous Broodmoth
+1% Synergy $1.49
Bartolomé del Presidio Bartolomé del Presidio
-2% Synergy $0.13
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
-3% Synergy $2.00
Welcoming Vampire Welcoming Vampire
-6% Synergy $0.66
Viscera Seer Viscera Seer
-9% Synergy $0.39
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-10% Synergy $2.05

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Aron, Benalia's Ruin safe.

Unbreakable Formation Unbreakable Formation
+20% Synergy $0.86
Raise the Alarm Raise the Alarm
+15% Synergy $0.05
Tragic Slip Tragic Slip
+13% Synergy $0.12
Duty Beyond Death Duty Beyond Death
+9% Synergy $0.22
Village Rites Village Rites
+8% Synergy $0.31
Altar's Reap Altar's Reap
+8% Synergy $0.41
Lethal Exploit Lethal Exploit
+8% Synergy $0.03
Unbounded Potential Unbounded Potential
+8% Synergy $0.07
Murder Murder
+7% Synergy $0.03
Fracture Fracture
+6% Synergy $0.82
Disenchant Disenchant
+6% Synergy $0.17
Costly Plunder Costly Plunder
+6% Synergy $0.16
Feign Death Feign Death
+6% Synergy $0.86
Whisper of the Dross Whisper of the Dross
+6% Synergy $0.12
Focus Fire Focus Fire
+6% Synergy $0.06
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+5% Synergy $0.12
Final Payment Final Payment
+5% Synergy $0.07
Charge of the Mites Charge of the Mites
+5% Synergy $0.08
Undying Malice Undying Malice
+4% Synergy $0.49
Inkshield Inkshield
+3% Synergy $8.82
Nasty End Nasty End
+3% Synergy $0.11
Secure the Wastes Secure the Wastes
+3% Synergy $1.54
Call the Coppercoats Call the Coppercoats
+3% Synergy $5.76
Overkill Overkill
+3% Synergy $0.17
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
+2% Synergy $7.43
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+1% Synergy $0.74
Plumb the Forbidden Plumb the Forbidden
0% Synergy $0.61
Utter End Utter End
-1% Synergy $0.18
Despark Despark
-2% Synergy $0.47
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
-2% Synergy $0.17
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-3% Synergy $0.68
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
-5% Synergy $0.40
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-16% Synergy $3.43
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-22% Synergy $2.07

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Aron, Benalia's Ruin's game plan and control the board.

Damning Verdict Damning Verdict
+17% Synergy $5.66
Drown in Ichor Drown in Ichor
+16% Synergy $0.32
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+11% Synergy $0.21
Requisition Raid Requisition Raid
+11% Synergy $0.41
Rite of Oblivion Rite of Oblivion
+9% Synergy $0.25
Coiling Rebirth Coiling Rebirth
+9% Synergy $0.23
Lingering Souls Lingering Souls
+8% Synergy $0.08
Captain's Call Captain's Call
+8% Synergy $0.05
Bone Splinters Bone Splinters
+7% Synergy $0.04
Basri's Solidarity Basri's Solidarity
+7% Synergy $0.14
Recommission Recommission
+6% Synergy $0.12
Victimize Victimize
+5% Synergy $0.49
Martial Coup Martial Coup
+5% Synergy $0.22
Blot Out the Sky Blot Out the Sky
+5% Synergy $0.60
Shadow Summoning Shadow Summoning
+5% Synergy $0.09
Increasing Devotion Increasing Devotion
+5% Synergy $0.19
Honor Honor
+5% Synergy $0.15
Call to the Feast Call to the Feast
+5% Synergy $0.09
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+5% Synergy $0.26
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+4% Synergy $0.22
Decode Transmissions Decode Transmissions
+4% Synergy $0.07
Vat Emergence Vat Emergence
+4% Synergy $0.14
White Sun's Twilight White Sun's Twilight
+3% Synergy $1.38
Vindicate Vindicate
+2% Synergy $0.49
Kaya's Wrath Kaya's Wrath
+2% Synergy $0.44
Unearth Unearth
+2% Synergy $0.47
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+1% Synergy $1.77
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-1% Synergy $0.43
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
-4% Synergy $0.42
Austere Command Austere Command
-5% Synergy $0.21
Damn Damn
-17% Synergy $1.22

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Animation Module Animation Module
+13% Synergy $1.15
Halo Fountain Halo Fountain
+9% Synergy $4.87
The Ozolith The Ozolith
+8% Synergy $43.91
Oketra's Monument Oketra's Monument
+7% Synergy $3.34
Contagion Clasp Contagion Clasp
+6% Synergy $0.34
Norn's Wellspring Norn's Wellspring
+4% Synergy $0.19
Wayfarer's Bauble Wayfarer's Bauble
+3% Synergy $0.21
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+3% Synergy $1.89
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-2% Synergy $3.92
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
-6% Synergy $4.12
Phyrexian Altar Phyrexian Altar
-6% Synergy $59.53
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
-7% Synergy $1.14
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
-7% Synergy $9.12

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Aron, Benalia's Ruin's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Felidar Retreat Felidar Retreat
+22% Synergy $2.03
Hidden Stockpile Hidden Stockpile
+20% Synergy $0.20
Together Forever Together Forever
+15% Synergy $0.20
Sigarda's Summons Sigarda's Summons
+15% Synergy $0.26
Retribution of the Ancients Retribution of the Ancients
+14% Synergy $0.36
Cathars' Crusade Cathars' Crusade
+13% Synergy $6.12
Virtue of Loyalty Virtue of Loyalty
+10% Synergy $7.16
Dreadhorde Invasion Dreadhorde Invasion
+7% Synergy $0.87
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+6% Synergy $0.09
Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+5% Synergy $0.26
Barrensteppe Siege Barrensteppe Siege
+5% Synergy $0.40
Murder Investigation Murder Investigation
+5% Synergy $0.11
Rabble Rousing Rabble Rousing
+4% Synergy $0.66
Field of Souls Field of Souls
+4% Synergy $0.19
Dazzling Theater // Prop Room Dazzling Theater // Prop Room
+4% Synergy $0.50
Ghoulish Procession Ghoulish Procession
+4% Synergy $0.16
Intangible Virtue Intangible Virtue
+3% Synergy $0.16
Vampiric Rites Vampiric Rites
+2% Synergy $0.22
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+2% Synergy $17.40
Skrelv's Hive Skrelv's Hive
+2% Synergy $0.90
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+1% Synergy $22.45
Court of Grace Court of Grace
+1% Synergy $2.23
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+1% Synergy $1.60
Black Market Black Market
0% Synergy $3.41
Anointed Procession Anointed Procession
-3% Synergy $42.89
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-4% Synergy $20.68
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
-13% Synergy $2.32

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Aron, Benalia's Ruin to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Sun's Champion Elspeth, Sun's Champion
+7% Synergy $0.64
Kaya, Geist Hunter Kaya, Geist Hunter
+3% Synergy $0.34
Elspeth, Storm Slayer Elspeth, Storm Slayer
+2% Synergy $29.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+14% Synergy $1.55
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+12% Synergy $0.15
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+9% Synergy $0.27
Secluded Steppe Secluded Steppe
+4% Synergy $0.07
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+3% Synergy $1.04
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+2% Synergy $0.13
Barren Moor Barren Moor
+2% Synergy $0.13
Shambling Vent Shambling Vent
0% Synergy $0.25
Westvale Abbey Ormendahl, Profane Prince Westvale Abbey
-1% Synergy $1.77
Restless Fortress Restless Fortress
-1% Synergy $0.49
Windbrisk Heights Windbrisk Heights
-1% Synergy $0.15
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
-5% Synergy $0.31
Vault of the Archangel Vault of the Archangel
-6% Synergy $0.53
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-6% Synergy $1.99
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-8% Synergy $18.46
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
-14% Synergy $48.20
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
-15% Synergy $0.93

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+12% Synergy $0.17
Patriar's Seal Patriar's Seal
+12% Synergy $3.69
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.21
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+10% Synergy $0.16
Orzhov Locket Orzhov Locket
+4% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Cluestone Orzhov Cluestone
+4% Synergy $0.20
Mind Stone Mind Stone
-1% Synergy $0.13
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-5% Synergy $1.04
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-8% Synergy $1.05
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-11% Synergy $0.23
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-19% Synergy $0.49
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-25% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-26% Synergy $0.70

Lands

The mana base foundation for Aron, Benalia's Ruin decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Scoured Barrens Scoured Barrens
+21% Synergy $0.07
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+19% Synergy $0.19
Orzhov Guildgate Orzhov Guildgate
+17% Synergy $0.20
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+14% Synergy $0.12
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+11% Synergy $0.16
Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+9% Synergy $0.06
Forsaken Sanctuary Forsaken Sanctuary
+7% Synergy $0.26
Snowfield Sinkhole Snowfield Sinkhole
+6% Synergy $0.29
Goldmire Bridge Goldmire Bridge
+6% Synergy $0.31
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+5% Synergy $0.17
Silverquill Campus Silverquill Campus
+5% Synergy $0.18
Desolate Mire Desolate Mire
+4% Synergy $0.41
Forlorn Flats Forlorn Flats
+4% Synergy $0.10
Thriving Moor Thriving Moor
+4% Synergy $0.08
Neglected Manor Neglected Manor
+4% Synergy $0.11
Ash Barrens Ash Barrens
+3% Synergy $0.07
Obscura Storefront Obscura Storefront
+3% Synergy $0.19
Thriving Heath Thriving Heath
+3% Synergy $0.08
Swamp Swamp
+1% Synergy $0.06
Plains Plains
+1% Synergy $0.05
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-1% Synergy $0.16
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
-2% Synergy $0.20
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-3% Synergy $0.16
Concealed Courtyard Concealed Courtyard
-6% Synergy $0.77
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
-8% Synergy $0.21
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-8% Synergy $0.21
Bleachbone Verge Bleachbone Verge
-8% Synergy $8.83
Silent Clearing Silent Clearing
-8% Synergy $5.84
Tainted Field Tainted Field
-11% Synergy $0.21
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
-12% Synergy $12.98
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
-14% Synergy $0.67
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-16% Synergy $4.59
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-16% Synergy $21.48
Caves of Koilos Caves of Koilos
-17% Synergy $0.75
Brightclimb Pathway Grimclimb Pathway Brightclimb Pathway
-18% Synergy $3.31
Command Tower Command Tower
-19% Synergy $0.27
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
-25% Synergy $0.33
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
-25% Synergy $12.60
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-27% Synergy $6.84

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The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Aron, Benalia's Ruin.

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Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Yoshimaru, Ever Faithful
Shaile, Dean of Radiance Shaile, Dean of Radiance
Leonardo, the Balance Raphael, the Muscle Leonardo, the Balance // Raphael, the Muscle
"Brims" Barone, Midway Mobster "Brims" Barone, Midway Mobster
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance Hei Bai, Spirit of Balance
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Spider-Man, Peter Parker Spider-Man, Peter Parker
Hardy of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Hardy of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Heroes in a Half Shell Heroes in a Half Shell
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Rebbec, Architect of Ascension // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Venom, Eddie Brock Venom, Eddie Brock
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Cultist of the Absolute Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Cultist of the Absolute
Ignacio of Myra's Marvels Tymna the Weaver Ignacio of Myra's Marvels // Tymna the Weaver
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Ravos, Soultender Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Ravos, Soultender
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Ich-Tekik, Salvage Splicer
Aunt May Aunt May
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Sengir, the Dark Baron Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Ravos, Soultender Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Ravos, Soultender
Fire Lord Zuko Fire Lord Zuko
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Haunted One Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Haunted One
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Agent of the Iron Throne Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Agent of the Iron Throne
Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody Scion of Halaster Ellyn Harbreeze, Busybody // Scion of Halaster
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Nocturno of Myra's Marvels Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Nocturno of Myra's Marvels
Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Prava of the Steel Legion Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Prava of the Steel Legion Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Prava of the Steel Legion
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Tymna the Weaver Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Tymna the Weaver
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Reyhan, Last of the Abzan Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Reyhan, Last of the Abzan
Faceless One Haunted One Faceless One // Haunted One
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sengir, the Dark Baron Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Sidar Kondo of Jamuraa
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Keleth, Sunmane Familiar // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar Syr Vondam, Sunstar Exemplar
Katerina of Myra's Marvels Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor Katerina of Myra's Marvels // Keskit, the Flesh Sculptor
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ravos, Soultender Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Ravos, Soultender
Haliya, Ascendant Cadet Haliya, Ascendant Cadet
Kraven the Hunter Kraven the Hunter
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Slurrk, All-Ingesting Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Slurrk, All-Ingesting