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Cao Ren, Wei Commander
Price tag $103.61

Legendary CreatureHuman Soldier Warrior

How it feels to play against

Fair Game Interactive and enjoyable to play against.

Popularity

Niche Pick Less common, brings surprise factor.

Ranking

#4334 Current Rank
#3382 Last Month

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks.

Genji Glove Genji Glove
+24% Synergy $4.85
Summon: Bahamut Summon: Bahamut
+19% Synergy $24.23
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+19% Synergy $36.85
Summon: Primal Odin Summon: Primal Odin
+15% Synergy $1.84

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Cao Ren, Wei Commander's abilities and overall game plan.

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+74% Synergy $1.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+74% Synergy $7.32
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+67% Synergy $0.26
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+61% Synergy $20.45
Wei Strike Force Wei Strike Force
+59% Synergy $2.26
Wei Scout Wei Scout
+59% Synergy $3.42
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+56% Synergy $35.07
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+56% Synergy $2.31
Wei Elite Companions Wei Elite Companions
+56% Synergy $2.17
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+55% Synergy $0.69

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks.

Zhang He, Wei General Zhang He, Wei General
+53% Synergy $63.89
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+40% Synergy $1.30
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+28% Synergy $1.55
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+28% Synergy $0.26
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+20% Synergy $7.55
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+20% Synergy $4.45
Defile Defile
+17% Synergy $0.61
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+15% Synergy $11.29
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+10% Synergy $0.23
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
-7% Synergy $2.94

Game Changers

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

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+16% Synergy $94.69
The One Ring The One Ring
+3% Synergy $67.99
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+3% Synergy $643.42
Necropotence Necropotence
0% Synergy $17.52
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
0% Synergy $92.16
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
-4% Synergy $58.30
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
-4% Synergy $50.85
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
-4% Synergy $25.95
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-18% Synergy $11.59

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Cao Ren, Wei Commander's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+46% Synergy $1.16
Wei Night Raiders Wei Night Raiders
+44% Synergy $25.98
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+43% Synergy $191.51
Dauthi Mercenary Dauthi Mercenary
+40% Synergy $0.31
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+40% Synergy $0.48
Dauthi Marauder Dauthi Marauder
+37% Synergy $0.16
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+36% Synergy $0.31
Dauthi Slayer Dauthi Slayer
+36% Synergy $0.30
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+34% Synergy $5.30
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+31% Synergy $0.28
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+25% Synergy $0.26
Stronghold Rats Stronghold Rats
+24% Synergy $0.54
Dauthi Cutthroat Dauthi Cutthroat
+21% Synergy $0.30
Stronghold Overseer Stronghold Overseer
+16% Synergy $0.54
Wei Assassins Wei Assassins
+16% Synergy $8.81
Dauthi Warlord Dauthi Warlord
+15% Synergy $0.41
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
+15% Synergy $29.38
Dauthi Jackal Dauthi Jackal
+15% Synergy $0.18
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+14% Synergy $0.67
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+14% Synergy $7.56
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+12% Synergy $0.57
Dauthi Ghoul Dauthi Ghoul
+12% Synergy $0.94
Faceless Devourer Faceless Devourer
+12% Synergy $0.05
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+10% Synergy $12.47
Dread Dread
+9% Synergy $5.55
Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei
+9% Synergy $52.10
Herald of Torment Herald of Torment
+9% Synergy $0.18
Infernal Vessel Infernal Vessel
+7% Synergy $0.11
Wei Ambush Force Wei Ambush Force
+6% Synergy $1.25
Wei Infantry Wei Infantry
+6% Synergy $1.02
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+6% Synergy $0.75
Bloodthirsty Conqueror Bloodthirsty Conqueror
+5% Synergy $27.37
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+5% Synergy $1.08
Gravebreaker Lamia Gravebreaker Lamia
+5% Synergy $0.50
Archpriest of Shadows Archpriest of Shadows
+5% Synergy $0.49
Vile Entomber Vile Entomber
+4% Synergy $0.53
Crashing Drawbridge Crashing Drawbridge
+4% Synergy $0.56
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+3% Synergy $1.66
Dark Confidant Dark Confidant
+3% Synergy $6.71
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+3% Synergy $0.18
Grim Hireling Grim Hireling
+1% Synergy $10.56
Priest of Forgotten Gods Priest of Forgotten Gods
-2% Synergy $1.86
Mikaeus, the Unhallowed Mikaeus, the Unhallowed
-2% Synergy $9.63
Nirkana Revenant Nirkana Revenant
-6% Synergy $5.58
Massacre Wurm Massacre Wurm
-7% Synergy $1.32
Sheoldred, the Apocalypse Sheoldred, the Apocalypse
-8% Synergy $63.03
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-12% Synergy $1.09
Plaguecrafter Plaguecrafter
-13% Synergy $0.45
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
-14% Synergy $0.22
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
-17% Synergy $2.38

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cao Ren, Wei Commander safe.

Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+28% Synergy $1.18
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+28% Synergy $1.88
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+26% Synergy $16.38
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+24% Synergy $0.04
Hatred Hatred
+18% Synergy $46.68
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+18% Synergy $0.12
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+15% Synergy $18.24
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+14% Synergy $0.79
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+14% Synergy $1.06
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+11% Synergy $0.48
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+7% Synergy $0.12
Simulacrum Simulacrum
+6% Synergy $0.29
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+6% Synergy $0.07
Unlikely Aid Unlikely Aid
+6% Synergy $0.04
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+4% Synergy $12.97
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+3% Synergy $0.48
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+2% Synergy $0.13
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Baleful Mastery Baleful Mastery
-4% Synergy $1.47
Sudden Spoiling Sudden Spoiling
-4% Synergy $4.80
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.21
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
-10% Synergy $3.88
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-13% Synergy $0.49
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-20% Synergy $2.59

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Cao Ren, Wei Commander's game plan and control the board.

Gix's Command Gix's Command
+45% Synergy $0.69
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+33% Synergy $2.98
Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+33% Synergy $4.68
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+23% Synergy $0.25
Damnation Damnation
+22% Synergy $18.68
Final Act Final Act
+19% Synergy $1.42
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $5.30
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
+13% Synergy $0.60
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+13% Synergy $2.13
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+11% Synergy $1.33
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+9% Synergy $0.28
Overwhelming Forces Overwhelming Forces
+6% Synergy $0.76
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+4% Synergy $0.25
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.53
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+3% Synergy $0.22
Corrupt Corrupt
+3% Synergy $0.07
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+2% Synergy $0.28
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
0% Synergy $5.65
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
-1% Synergy $20.27
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
-5% Synergy $2.49
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
-6% Synergy $18.70
Dread Return Dread Return
-7% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $7.64
Victimize Victimize
-18% Synergy $0.56

Utility Artifacts

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

Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+49% Synergy $4.55
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+47% Synergy $0.30
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+46% Synergy $17.44
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+39% Synergy $6.10
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+39% Synergy $33.77
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+38% Synergy $2.84
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+37% Synergy $0.69
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+36% Synergy $1.06
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+36% Synergy $4.68
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+32% Synergy $0.35
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+31% Synergy $0.05
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+28% Synergy $3.11
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+28% Synergy $31.55
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+22% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+21% Synergy $38.01
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+18% Synergy $0.30
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+18% Synergy $1.33
Wand of Orcus Wand of Orcus
+17% Synergy $14.36
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+15% Synergy $2.06
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+15% Synergy $8.42
Resurrection Orb Resurrection Orb
+13% Synergy $17.97
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+12% Synergy $1.77
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+12% Synergy $0.14
Ring of Xathrid Ring of Xathrid
+12% Synergy $0.63
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+11% Synergy $1.86
Lost Jitte Lost Jitte
+11% Synergy $4.60
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+10% Synergy $1.17
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+9% Synergy $1.39
Mask of Griselbrand Mask of Griselbrand
+9% Synergy $0.47
Sword of Wealth and Power Sword of Wealth and Power
+9% Synergy $19.73
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+9% Synergy $11.60
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+9% Synergy $14.04
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+9% Synergy $0.11
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+9% Synergy $31.16
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $2.39
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+9% Synergy $0.52
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+8% Synergy $27.40
Helm of the Host Helm of the Host
+8% Synergy $12.75
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+7% Synergy $17.15
Quick-Draw Katana Quick-Draw Katana
+7% Synergy $0.07
Nim Deathmantle Nim Deathmantle
+6% Synergy $3.46
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+6% Synergy $1.32
Nazgûl Battle-Mace Nazgûl Battle-Mace
+6% Synergy $9.95
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+5% Synergy $5.90
Desecrated Tomb Desecrated Tomb
+4% Synergy $1.07
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+3% Synergy $2.15
Whip of Erebos Whip of Erebos
+2% Synergy $7.52
Expedition Map Expedition Map
-4% Synergy $0.92
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-12% Synergy $5.20
Skullclamp Skullclamp
-12% Synergy $5.02

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Cao Ren, Wei Commander's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Phyresis Phyresis
+35% Synergy $0.90
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+34% Synergy $0.27
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+32% Synergy $0.16
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+31% Synergy $1.31
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+26% Synergy $2.64
No Mercy No Mercy
+24% Synergy $15.01
Dark Favor Dark Favor
+22% Synergy $0.05
Teval's Judgment Teval's Judgment
+15% Synergy $8.77
Blessing of Leeches Blessing of Leeches
+14% Synergy $0.47
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+14% Synergy $0.19
Skeletal Grimace Skeletal Grimace
+12% Synergy $0.12
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+9% Synergy $15.42
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+6% Synergy $0.07
Trespasser's Curse Trespasser's Curse
+6% Synergy $0.46
Necromantic Thirst Necromantic Thirst
+6% Synergy $0.05
Blood Reckoning Blood Reckoning
+6% Synergy $0.14
Larceny Larceny
+6% Synergy $0.29
Endless Whispers Endless Whispers
+5% Synergy $4.83
Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk Derelict Attic // Widow's Walk
+5% Synergy $0.05
Revenge of Ravens Revenge of Ravens
+4% Synergy $0.34
Grave Betrayal Grave Betrayal
+3% Synergy $2.38
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+3% Synergy $2.68
Tortured Existence Tortured Existence
+2% Synergy $4.52
Virtue of Persistence Virtue of Persistence
+1% Synergy $6.09
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
-1% Synergy $14.39
Phyrexian Reclamation Phyrexian Reclamation
-4% Synergy $2.64
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
-7% Synergy $18.67
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
-7% Synergy $26.18
Black Market Black Market
-9% Synergy $3.61
Grave Pact Grave Pact
-12% Synergy $18.12
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-12% Synergy $6.79

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Cao Ren, Wei Commander to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+30% Synergy $5.91
Vraska, Scheming Gorgon Vraska, Scheming Gorgon
+6% Synergy $2.29

Utility Lands

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

Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+26% Synergy $2.85
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+19% Synergy $24.56
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+19% Synergy $11.54
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+19% Synergy $3.76
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+15% Synergy $47.16
Vesuva Vesuva
+13% Synergy $4.02
Avishkar Raceway Avishkar Raceway
+12% Synergy $0.07
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+11% Synergy $0.27
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+11% Synergy $38.71
Amonkhet Raceway Amonkhet Raceway
+11% Synergy $0.24
Muraganda Raceway Muraganda Raceway
+10% Synergy $0.73
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+9% Synergy $14.84
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+8% Synergy $5.08
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+7% Synergy $0.46
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+7% Synergy $0.54
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+6% Synergy $0.64
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+6% Synergy $0.63
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+6% Synergy $7.01
Zoetic Cavern Zoetic Cavern
+6% Synergy $0.11
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+6% Synergy $0.19
Shrine of the Forsaken Gods Shrine of the Forsaken Gods
+6% Synergy $0.19
Dust Bowl Dust Bowl
+6% Synergy $16.94
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+6% Synergy $3.66
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+5% Synergy $0.14
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+5% Synergy $5.17
Wasteland Wasteland
+5% Synergy $21.49
Hidden Necropolis Hidden Necropolis
+4% Synergy $0.06
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+3% Synergy $0.57
War Room War Room
+2% Synergy $2.73
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+2% Synergy $0.59
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+1% Synergy $34.54
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
0% Synergy $2.22
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
-1% Synergy $6.61
Geier Reach Sanitarium Geier Reach Sanitarium
-6% Synergy $1.28
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-7% Synergy $1.98
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-9% Synergy $0.61
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
-16% Synergy $19.73

Mana Artifacts

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

Strixhaven Stadium Strixhaven Stadium
+6% Synergy $0.49
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+4% Synergy $0.26
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+3% Synergy $0.20
Liquimetal Torque Liquimetal Torque
+3% Synergy $1.29
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+2% Synergy $0.16
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+2% Synergy $55.47
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+2% Synergy $0.24
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+1% Synergy $0.22
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
0% Synergy $1.28
Caged Sun Caged Sun
-1% Synergy $3.61
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
-3% Synergy $1.33
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-10% Synergy $0.51
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-12% Synergy $1.07

Lands

The mana base foundation for Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+21% Synergy $1.78
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+14% Synergy $1.06
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+7% Synergy $0.50
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+6% Synergy $0.34
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+6% Synergy $29.32
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+3% Synergy $25.53
Verdant Catacombs Verdant Catacombs
+3% Synergy $21.61
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
+3% Synergy $22.75
Polluted Delta Polluted Delta
+3% Synergy $15.21
Bloodstained Mire Bloodstained Mire
+3% Synergy $13.68
Snow-Covered Swamp Snow-Covered Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.43
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+1% Synergy $9.16
Swamp Swamp
-4% Synergy $0.07
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
-9% Synergy $0.11
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-9% Synergy $5.21

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