Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
$71.15
$71.15Legendary Creature — Human Soldier
How it feels to play against
Mildly Annoying
Some frustrating moments but still fun.
Popularity
Decent Pick
Moderately popular, encounter occasionally.
Ranking
#3165
Current Rank
#3717
Last Week
#2967
Past 2 Years
176
Decks
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New Cards
Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cao Cao, Lord of Wei decks.
Garruk, Veiled Butcher+1% Synergy
in 3% of decks
$1.53
High Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Cao Cao, Lord of Wei's abilities and overall game plan.
Waste Not+72% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$8.60
Geth's Grimoire+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$10.26
Megrim+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.40
Liliana's Caress+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$7.48
Painful Quandary+59% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.85
Oppression+56% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$5.03
Tourach, Dread Cantor+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.21
Syphon Mind+50% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.34
Tinybones, Trinket Thief+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$16.84
The Raven Man+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.42
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cao Cao, Lord of Wei decks.
Waste Not+72% Synergy
in 82% of decks
$8.60
Geth's Grimoire+68% Synergy
in 75% of decks
$10.26
Megrim+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$2.40
Liliana's Caress+65% Synergy
in 71% of decks
$7.48
Painful Quandary+59% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$1.85
Oppression+56% Synergy
in 64% of decks
$5.03
Tourach, Dread Cantor+55% Synergy
in 60% of decks
$1.21
Syphon Mind+50% Synergy
in 63% of decks
$0.34
Jet Medallion+6% Synergy
in 68% of decks
$15.00
Dark Ritual+1% Synergy
in 69% of decks
$8.15
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Tergrid, God of Fright+37% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$19.67
Imperial Seal+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$155.72
Demonic Tutor+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$64.43
Vampiric Tutor+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$51.77
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$125.91
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$38.71
Bolas's Citadel-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.17
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Cao Cao, Lord of Wei's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Tinybones, Trinket Thief+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$16.84
The Raven Man+49% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$0.42
Fell Specter+49% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.52
Hypnotic Specter+43% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.95
Sangromancer+43% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$1.00
Aclazotz, Deepest Betrayal+40% Synergy
in 47% of decks
$9.40
Cunning Advisor+39% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$5.82
Tergrid, God of Fright+37% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$19.67
Tinybones, Bauble Burglar+35% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$1.50
Burglar Rat+31% Synergy
in 42% of decks
$0.28
Rankle, Master of Pranks+31% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.75
Cunning Lethemancer+28% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$5.09
Asylum Visitor+26% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.36
Elderfang Disciple+25% Synergy
in 32% of decks
$0.13
Virus Beetle+24% Synergy
in 31% of decks
$0.23
Nezumi Informant+24% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$0.35
Corrupt Court Official+23% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.13
The Haunt of Hightower+22% Synergy
in 25% of decks
$1.86
Necrogoyf+21% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$0.30
Liliana's Specter+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.63
Rotting Rats+20% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$1.59
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed+20% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$184.50
Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal+19% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$30.02
Mindslicer+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.65
Junji, the Midnight Sky+17% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$0.84
Hostile Investigator+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.35
Cao Ren, Wei Commander+15% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$113.30
Syr Konrad, the Grim+15% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$1.69
Wei Strike Force+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.20
Wei Scout+14% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$3.67
Zhang He, Wei General+14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$107.50
Sheoldred+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$18.84
Abyssal Specter+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Myojin of Night's Reach+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.21
Stone Catapult+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$45.04
Wei Elite Companions+10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$2.75
Avatar of Woe+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$6.65
Scythe Specter+10% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.59
Abyssal Nocturnus+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.66
Hecteyes+8% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.25
Ravenous Rats+8% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.61
Stronghold Rats+7% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.49
Archon of Cruelty+7% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$2.09
Crypt Ghast+6% Synergy
in 53% of decks
$17.69
Dauthi Voidwalker+6% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$5.85
Plaguecrafter+4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.44
Sheoldred, Whispering One+3% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$21.85
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse0% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$101.94
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-5% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$5.19
Solemn Simulacrum-10% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.55
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cao Cao, Lord of Wei safe.
Doom Blade+21% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.32
Go for the Throat+15% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$0.66
Hero's Downfall+12% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.29
Bitter Triumph+11% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.31
Defile+7% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.08
Darkness+7% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$23.78
Force of Despair+7% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$6.40
Reverent Howl+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.12
Terror+5% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.26
Withering Boon+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$11.49
Cabal Ritual+4% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$15.86
Liliana's Triumph+4% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.31
Snuff Out+2% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$13.41
Murder+1% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$0.25
Archenemy's Charm+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.37
Vampiric Tutor+0% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$51.77
Sheoldred's Edict-1% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$1.30
Infernal Grasp-1% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$0.29
Dismember-1% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$4.07
Sudden Spoiling-2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$6.57
Withering Torment-4% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$1.35
Deadly Rollick-4% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$27.21
Imp's Mischief-6% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$10.27
Culling the Weak-9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$8.54
Tragic Slip-10% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.31
Fell the Profane-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.48
Village Rites-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$0.54
Malakir Rebirth-15% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.09
Deadly Dispute-21% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.30
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Cao Cao, Lord of Wei's game plan and control the board.
Mind Twist+41% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$1.07
Dark Deal+41% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$2.32
Hymn to Tourach+36% Synergy
in 39% of decks
$0.57
Torment of Hailfire+29% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$34.15
Unnerve+27% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.35
Overwhelming Forces+25% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.26
Deception+19% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$2.66
Ambition's Cost+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.67
Bad Deal+16% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.23
Coercion+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$0.15
Pox+15% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$6.20
Damnation+15% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$21.70
Rise of the Dark Realms+15% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$5.77
Imperial Seal+14% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$155.72
Imperial Edict+14% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$3.97
Delirium Skeins+13% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.33
Vicious Rumors+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.36
Mutilate+13% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$2.22
Duress+13% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.09
Return to Battle+13% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$7.41
Mind Rake+11% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.28
Smallpox+11% Synergy
in 17% of decks
$0.38
Arterial Flow+9% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$0.36
Mind Rot+9% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.15
Famine+9% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.15
Sign in Blood+8% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$3.67
Desperate Charge+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$12.00
Raven's Crime+7% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.37
Mind Sludge+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.19
Awaken the Erstwhile+6% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$0.36
Thoughtseize+5% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.67
Beacon of Unrest+5% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Rankle's Prank+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.32
Decree of Pain+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.36
Diabolic Tutor+4% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$2.34
Pox Plague+4% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Bubbling Muck+3% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$6.10
Demonic Tutor+3% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$64.43
Rush of Dread+3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.39
Night's Whisper+1% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$0.24
Grim Tutor+0% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$25.28
Decorum Dissertation+0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$5.38
Read the Bones+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$0.33
Insatiable Avarice-3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.34
Reanimate-3% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$10.65
Blasphemous Edict-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$4.69
Exsanguinate-5% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$0.42
Feed the Swarm-13% Synergy
in 37% of decks
$0.22
Toxic Deluge-15% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$5.31
Victimize-19% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$1.50
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Wheel of Torture+29% Synergy
in 30% of decks
$1.01
The Rack+26% Synergy
in 27% of decks
$4.05
Thousand-Year Elixir+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$17.79
Entropic Battlecruiser+18% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$0.37
Noetic Scales+15% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$12.11
Magewright's Stone+12% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$9.54
Anvil of Bogardan+11% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$47.01
Ensnaring Bridge+11% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$10.71
Library of Leng+10% Synergy
in 12% of decks
$7.45
Puppet Strings+6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.73
Skullcage+6% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.36
Winter Moon+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.62
Mindcrank+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$13.59
Crucible of Worlds+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$32.64
Howling Mine+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$5.05
Expedition Map-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$1.86
Sensei's Divining Top-2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$38.73
The Darkness Crystal-4% Synergy
in 16% of decks
$5.02
Swiftfoot Boots-5% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$1.86
Wayfarer's Bauble-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.31
Lightning Greaves-8% Synergy
in 26% of decks
$2.97
Bolas's Citadel-17% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$15.17
Bontu's Monument-21% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.47
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Cao Cao, Lord of Wei's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Shrieking Affliction+47% Synergy
in 49% of decks
$0.32
Quest for the Nihil Stone+43% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$2.03
Raiders' Wake+42% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$0.46
Bottomless Pit+39% Synergy
in 45% of decks
$7.98
Court of Ambition+34% Synergy
in 38% of decks
$5.99
Bandit's Talent+31% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.42
Necrogen Mists+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$12.82
No Mercy+11% Synergy
in 19% of decks
$24.94
Words of Waste+9% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$6.29
Bloodchief Ascension+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$22.41
Larceny+8% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.29
Hopeless Nightmare+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$0.30
Phyrexian Arena+6% Synergy
in 46% of decks
$2.84
Underworld Connections+5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.46
Underworld Dreams+5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$2.30
Leyline of the Void+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.54
The Cruelty of Gix+3% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.39
The Eldest Reborn+3% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.37
Animate Dead+2% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$7.28
Necromancy+2% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$18.02
Tinybones Joins Up+1% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.28
Greed0% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.33
Phyrexian Reclamation-3% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$2.95
Exquisite Blood-5% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$41.94
Necropotence-6% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$38.71
Black Market-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.95
Black Market Connections-12% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$12.85
Grave Pact-14% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$34.14
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Cao Cao, Lord of Wei to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Veil+26% Synergy
in 33% of decks
$7.62
Liliana, Waker of the Dead+18% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$2.78
Davriel, Rogue Shadowmage+16% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.33
Liliana Vess+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$7.99
Ral Zarek, Guest Lecturer+4% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$2.19
Liliana of the Dark Realms-7% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$9.78
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Geier Reach Sanitarium+32% Synergy
in 43% of decks
$2.39
Cabal Coffers+12% Synergy
in 67% of decks
$27.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+10% Synergy
in 48% of decks
$51.64
Cabal Stronghold+10% Synergy
in 44% of decks
$13.76
Deserted Temple+9% Synergy
in 14% of decks
$0.82
Barren Moor+8% Synergy
in 18% of decks
$0.34
Bojuka Bog+6% Synergy
in 55% of decks
$1.36
Maze of Ith+6% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$9.80
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+4% Synergy
in 35% of decks
$44.48
Everglades+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$1.23
Witch's Cottage+4% Synergy
in 29% of decks
$0.71
Castle Locthwain+3% Synergy
in 21% of decks
$4.19
Lake of the Dead+3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$123.23
Polluted Mire+2% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.25
Strip Mine+2% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$20.39
Volrath's Stronghold+1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$139.03
Crypt of Agadeem+0% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.56
Temple of the False God0% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$0.32
Ancient Tomb-1% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$125.91
War Room-3% Synergy
in 13% of decks
$3.55
Mortuary Mire-3% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$0.39
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
in 24% of decks
$4.38
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire-5% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$11.30
Phyrexian Tower-18% Synergy
in 8% of decks
$31.40
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Patriar's Seal+20% Synergy
in 23% of decks
$4.14
Charcoal Diamond+14% Synergy
in 36% of decks
$0.36
Throne of Eldraine+2% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$29.44
Extraplanar Lens+2% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$14.06
Nyx Lotus+1% Synergy
in 7% of decks
$4.77
Fellwar Stone+0% Synergy
in 15% of decks
$11.39
Caged Sun+0% Synergy
in 10% of decks
$3.89
Mind Stone+0% Synergy
in 28% of decks
$0.33
Sol Ring-1% Synergy
in 84% of decks
$1.21
Thought Vessel-3% Synergy
in 20% of decks
$1.87
The Soul Stone-4% Synergy
in 11% of decks
$76.20
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
in 52% of decks
$0.39
Lands
The mana base foundation for Cao Cao, Lord of Wei decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Pelakka Predation+4% Synergy
in 6% of decks
$0.19
Swamp+0% Synergy
in 96% of decks
$0.11
Snow-Covered Swamp-1% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$0.60
Myriad Landscape-2% Synergy
in 22% of decks
$0.30
Boggart Trawler-4% Synergy
in 5% of decks
$1.92
Fell the Profane-11% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$5.48
Malakir Rebirth-15% Synergy
in 9% of decks
$12.09
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Deck Stats
Based on 176 Cao Cao, Lord of Wei decks.
| Mana value | Cards |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 19 |
| 3 | 13 |
| 4 | 12 |
| 5 | 6 |
| 6 | 2 |
| 8 | 1 |
99
cards
- Creature 21
- Instant 7
- Sorcery 14
- Artifact 10
- Enchantment 10
- Planeswalker 1
- Land 36
| Card type | Cards |
|---|---|
| Creature | 21 |
| Instant | 7 |
| Sorcery | 14 |
| Artifact | 10 |
| Enchantment | 10 |
| Planeswalker | 1 |
| Land | 36 |
Lands: 29 basic, 7 nonbasic
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| 2024-10 | 1915 |
| 2024-11 | 2103 |
| 2024-12 | 2609 |
| 2025-01 | 2825 |
| 2025-02 | 3075 |
| 2025-03 | 2429 |
| 2025-04 | 2697 |
| 2025-05 | 2703 |
| 2025-06 | 2262 |
| 2025-07 | 2702 |
| 2025-08 | 2620 |
| 2025-09 | 2708 |
| 2025-10 | 2658 |
| 2025-11 | 2250 |
| 2025-12 | 2864 |
| 2026-01 | 2611 |
| 2026-02 | 2494 |
| 2026-03 | 2782 |
| 2026-04 | 2543 |
| 2026-05 | 2961 |
| 2026-06 | 3059 |
| 2026-07 | 2480 |
| 2026-08 | 3033 |
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