Cao Ren, Wei Commander
$107.65
$107.65Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior
How it feels to play against
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#3974
Current Rank
#3846
Past 2 Years
Mono-Black Combos
Debut Set
Decks on Moxfield
Decks on Archidekt
Scryfall
CardmarketHigh Synergy Cards
Cards that work exceptionally well with Cao Ren, Wei Commander's abilities and overall game plan.
Vorpal Sword+69% Synergy
$2.56
Fireshrieker+69% Synergy
$0.23
Sword of the Animist+65% Synergy
$6.76
Blackblade Reforged+63% Synergy
$2.05
Commander's Plate+62% Synergy
$43.25
Wei Strike Force+57% Synergy
$2.34
Hammer of Nazahn+56% Synergy
$15.90
Sword of Hearth and Home+55% Synergy
$17.10
Lashwrithe+55% Synergy
$0.82
Wei Scout+54% Synergy
$3.27
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks.
Brass Squire+54% Synergy
$1.55
Wei Elite Companions+52% Synergy
$2.66
Swiftfoot Boots+39% Synergy
$1.89
Phyrexian Arena+32% Synergy
$3.90
Lightning Greaves+23% Synergy
$3.99
Defile+19% Synergy
$1.39
Crypt Ghast+17% Synergy
$19.98
Feed the Swarm+2% Synergy
$0.20
Jet Medallion+2% Synergy
$11.78
Dark Ritual-7% Synergy
$8.75
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+9% Synergy
$134.69
Necropotence+4% Synergy
$37.70
Mox Diamond+3% Synergy
$1128.58
Vampiric Tutor+2% Synergy
$58.03
Demonic Tutor+1% Synergy
$73.42
Mana Vault+0% Synergy
$115.70
The One Ring+0% Synergy
$105.64
Opposition Agent-2% Synergy
$17.88
Bolas's Citadel-4% Synergy
$15.75
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Cao Ren, Wei Commander's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Wei Night Raiders+47% Synergy
$33.60
Zhang He, Wei General+45% Synergy
$92.89
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed+42% Synergy
$184.50
Nighthowler+28% Synergy
$0.32
Dauthi Voidwalker+24% Synergy
$4.99
Dauthi Slayer+22% Synergy
$0.41
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei+21% Synergy
$52.67
Dauthi Mercenary+21% Synergy
$0.35
Dauthi Marauder+21% Synergy
$0.24
Dauthi Trapper+20% Synergy
$0.52
Silent Arbiter+19% Synergy
$12.21
Dauthi Horror+19% Synergy
$0.38
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+16% Synergy
$0.69
Stronghold Rats+15% Synergy
$0.57
Solemn Simulacrum+14% Synergy
$0.29
Wei Assassins+11% Synergy
$8.74
Leaden Myr+10% Synergy
$0.98
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+9% Synergy
$38.30
Wei Infantry+7% Synergy
$1.16
Wei Ambush Force+7% Synergy
$2.58
Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei+7% Synergy
$34.19
Sima Yi, Wei Field Marshal+7% Synergy
$29.66
Stronghold Overseer+7% Synergy
$0.59
Dauthi Jackal+6% Synergy
$0.19
Dauthi Cutthroat+6% Synergy
$0.37
Dauthi Warlord+6% Synergy
$0.49
Dread Presence+5% Synergy
$2.36
The Speed Demon+4% Synergy
$0.85
Dark Confidant+1% Synergy
$3.85
Magus of the Coffers+0% Synergy
$5.00
Nirkana Revenant-1% Synergy
$6.99
Nether Traitor-1% Synergy
$1.00
Bloodletter of Aclazotz-3% Synergy
$36.16
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose-3% Synergy
$11.16
Phyrexian Obliterator-4% Synergy
$9.22
Sheoldred, Whispering One-4% Synergy
$20.43
Ophiomancer-5% Synergy
$0.88
Ayara, First of Locthwain-8% Synergy
$8.31
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-10% Synergy
$4.11
Pitiless Plunderer-12% Synergy
$3.60
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-14% Synergy
$5.25
Zulaport Cutthroat-16% Synergy
$1.16
Morbid Opportunist-16% Synergy
$0.34
Blood Artist-24% Synergy
$2.27
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cao Ren, Wei Commander safe.
Tainted Strike+32% Synergy
$2.97
Howl from Beyond+32% Synergy
$0.22
Rush of Vitality+23% Synergy
$0.12
Hatred+22% Synergy
$63.27
Deadly Rollick+22% Synergy
$25.98
Astarion's Thirst+20% Synergy
$2.06
Infernal Grasp+17% Synergy
$0.34
Snuff Out+17% Synergy
$10.41
Armor of Shadows+9% Synergy
$0.28
Slaughter Pact+9% Synergy
$1.57
Go for the Throat+8% Synergy
$0.59
Cabal Ritual+7% Synergy
$13.75
Imp's Mischief+3% Synergy
$6.84
Malakir Rebirth+2% Synergy
$12.86
Hero's Downfall+0% Synergy
$0.29
Supernatural Stamina0% Synergy
$0.23
Baleful Mastery0% Synergy
$3.60
Fell the Profane-10% Synergy
$3.30
Culling the Weak-10% Synergy
$7.30
Withering Torment-14% Synergy
$0.74
Deadly Dispute-17% Synergy
$0.26
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Cao Ren, Wei Commander's game plan and control the board.
Gix's Command+31% Synergy
$0.58
Mandate of Abaddon+29% Synergy
$4.59
Night's Whisper+24% Synergy
$0.24
Ambition's Cost+16% Synergy
$0.33
Sign in Blood+15% Synergy
$4.19
Damnation+13% Synergy
$20.20
Final Act+12% Synergy
$0.38
Read the Bones+12% Synergy
$0.28
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.34
Profane Tutor+10% Synergy
$4.14
Cost of Brilliance+9% Synergy
$0.19
Overwhelming Forces+8% Synergy
$1.09
Bubbling Muck+8% Synergy
$3.04
Ancient Craving+7% Synergy
$0.36
Deception+7% Synergy
$2.46
Risky Research+6% Synergy
$0.21
Drain Life+6% Synergy
$0.34
In Garruk's Wake+5% Synergy
$3.25
Grim Tutor+5% Synergy
$26.09
Beseech the Mirror+0% Synergy
$18.73
Insatiable Avarice-1% Synergy
$4.55
Torment of Hailfire-3% Synergy
$37.86
Toxic Deluge-5% Synergy
$3.54
Diabolic Intent-7% Synergy
$17.31
Exsanguinate-10% Synergy
$0.35
Reanimate-16% Synergy
$9.12
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Buster Sword+50% Synergy
$51.22
Darksteel Plate+50% Synergy
$6.73
Nightmare Lash+47% Synergy
$4.79
Sword of Feast and Famine+43% Synergy
$39.81
Shadowspear+43% Synergy
$32.49
Grafted Exoskeleton+41% Synergy
$5.70
Rogue's Gloves+40% Synergy
$1.11
Quietus Spike+37% Synergy
$1.91
Basilisk Collar+30% Synergy
$4.79
Loxodon Warhammer+29% Synergy
$2.51
Pact Weapon+28% Synergy
$2.59
Mask of Memory+28% Synergy
$0.42
Thran Power Suit+28% Synergy
$0.93
Sword of Fire and Ice+28% Synergy
$49.37
Dowsing Dagger+27% Synergy
$6.28
Wand of Orcus+22% Synergy
$14.37
Champion's Helm+21% Synergy
$2.56
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+21% Synergy
$2.31
Sword of War and Peace+21% Synergy
$10.58
Goldvein Pick+20% Synergy
$0.24
Genji Glove+20% Synergy
$11.70
Mask of Avacyn+15% Synergy
$1.91
Mithril Coat+15% Synergy
$31.44
Cranial Plating+15% Synergy
$0.36
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+15% Synergy
$5.41
Umezawa's Jitte+13% Synergy
$18.59
Sword of Truth and Justice+13% Synergy
$35.13
Strata Scythe+13% Synergy
$0.56
Mask of Griselbrand+13% Synergy
$0.72
Lost Jitte+11% Synergy
$5.06
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+11% Synergy
$16.34
Sword of Forge and Frontier+11% Synergy
$10.77
Sword of Wealth and Power+11% Synergy
$18.96
Ring of Xathrid+11% Synergy
$0.50
Leyline Axe+9% Synergy
$2.61
Resurrection Orb+9% Synergy
$16.29
Fishing Gear+9% Synergy
$7.06
Colossus Hammer+9% Synergy
$1.90
Scytheclaw+9% Synergy
$0.27
Inquisitor's Flail+9% Synergy
$1.59
Sword of Body and Mind+9% Synergy
$16.68
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+8% Synergy
$20.64
Sword of Light and Shadow+8% Synergy
$14.66
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+8% Synergy
$3.50
Sword of Once and Future+6% Synergy
$4.67
Brass Knuckles+6% Synergy
$0.13
Whip of Erebos+0% Synergy
$8.32
Expedition Map+0% Synergy
$0.86
Bontu's Monument-1% Synergy
$7.83
Skullclamp-12% Synergy
$4.63
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Cao Ren, Wei Commander's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Phyresis+38% Synergy
$2.08
Kaya's Ghostform+35% Synergy
$2.12
Shade's Form+35% Synergy
$0.35
Eternal Thirst+28% Synergy
$0.33
No Mercy+21% Synergy
$26.44
Black Market Connections+15% Synergy
$9.51
Dark Favor+14% Synergy
$0.05
Necrogen Communion+12% Synergy
$0.33
Skeletal Grimace+11% Synergy
$0.19
Blessing of Leeches+10% Synergy
$0.64
Dauthi Embrace+10% Synergy
$2.53
Demonic Vigor+9% Synergy
$0.19
Vampiric Link+8% Synergy
$4.12
Exquisite Blood+8% Synergy
$36.24
Super State+7% Synergy
$23.41
Unholy Strength+6% Synergy
$0.18
Necrodominance+4% Synergy
$2.61
Bitterblossom-5% Synergy
$34.19
Black Market-6% Synergy
$6.05
The Meathook Massacre-7% Synergy
$26.88
Animate Dead-7% Synergy
$5.82
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Cao Ren, Wei Commander to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+19% Synergy
$8.86
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+10% Synergy
$20.00
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Castle Locthwain+23% Synergy
$4.57
Cabal Stronghold+22% Synergy
$11.87
Cabal Coffers+16% Synergy
$28.96
Vesuva+13% Synergy
$3.56
Command Beacon+13% Synergy
$9.05
Terrain Generator+12% Synergy
$1.93
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.40
Strip Mine+9% Synergy
$21.02
Temple of the False God+9% Synergy
$0.31
Urza's Saga+8% Synergy
$43.18
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+8% Synergy
$53.44
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$13.91
War Room+7% Synergy
$4.39
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+7% Synergy
$63.16
Arch of Orazca+6% Synergy
$0.32
Avishkar Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.23
Amonkhet Raceway+5% Synergy
$0.35
Muraganda Raceway+4% Synergy
$0.92
Ghost Quarter+4% Synergy
$0.94
Thespian's Stage+4% Synergy
$0.46
Vault of Whispers+4% Synergy
$4.70
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+3% Synergy
$11.91
Buried Ruin+2% Synergy
$0.38
Bojuka Bog+0% Synergy
$1.09
Geier Reach Sanitarium-1% Synergy
$3.60
Witch's Cottage-3% Synergy
$0.95
Reliquary Tower-5% Synergy
$4.10
Phyrexian Tower-16% Synergy
$28.23
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
Thought Vessel+6% Synergy
$2.52
The Aetherspark+6% Synergy
$21.59
The Soul Stone+4% Synergy
$118.63
Liquimetal Torque+4% Synergy
$3.42
Commander's Sphere+3% Synergy
$0.29
Charcoal Diamond+1% Synergy
$0.36
Mind Stone+0% Synergy
$0.32
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
$3.65
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$28.99
Arcane Signet-6% Synergy
$0.44
Sol Ring-9% Synergy
$1.36
Lands
The mana base foundation for Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Urza's Cave+15% Synergy
$1.17
Talon Gates of Madara+5% Synergy
$39.50
Myriad Landscape+3% Synergy
$0.30
Malakir Rebirth+2% Synergy
$12.86
Demolition Field+1% Synergy
$0.28
Snow-Covered Swamp+0% Synergy
$0.74
Swamp0% Synergy
$0.09
Fell the Profane-10% Synergy
$3.30
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
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Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Mirri the Cursed
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
Sheoldred, Whispering One
Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Maha, Its Feathers Night
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Kelsien, the Plague
Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder
Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Kydele, Chosen of Kruphix // Radiant, Serra Archangel
Slicer, Hired Muscle