Cao Ren, Wei Commander
$101.82
$101.82Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior
How it feels to play against
Popularity
Niche Pick
Less common, brings surprise factor.
Ranking
#4498
Current Rank
#3701
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+70% Synergy
$2.62
Fireshrieker+70% Synergy
$0.23
Sword of the Animist+68% Synergy
$5.77
Commander's Plate+65% Synergy
$44.72
Blackblade Reforged+64% Synergy
$3.53
Lashwrithe+57% Synergy
$0.82
Wei Strike Force+56% Synergy
$2.17
Hammer of Nazahn+56% Synergy
$12.52
Wei Scout+55% Synergy
$3.21
Brass Squire+54% Synergy
$1.03
Top Cards
The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks.
Sword of Hearth and Home+53% Synergy
$19.41
Wei Elite Companions+52% Synergy
$2.72
Swiftfoot Boots+40% Synergy
$1.95
Phyrexian Arena+37% Synergy
$4.16
Lightning Greaves+23% Synergy
$4.39
Crypt Ghast+19% Synergy
$18.22
Defile+19% Synergy
$1.47
Jet Medallion+2% Synergy
$11.37
Feed the Swarm+2% Synergy
$0.21
Dark Ritual-7% Synergy
$3.90
Game Changers
Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.
Ancient Tomb+12% Synergy
$129.20
Vampiric Tutor+8% Synergy
$60.63
Necropotence+7% Synergy
$37.26
Demonic Tutor+4% Synergy
$72.39
Mana Vault+1% Synergy
$109.80
The One Ring0% Synergy
$104.71
Opposition Agent-2% Synergy
$23.49
Bolas's Citadel-5% Synergy
$17.83
Orcish Bowmasters-6% Synergy
$48.84
Creatures
Essential creatures that complement Cao Ren, Wei Commander's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.
Wei Night Raiders+48% Synergy
$31.99
Zhang He, Wei General+45% Synergy
$92.89
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed+42% Synergy
$184.50
Nighthowler+30% Synergy
$0.31
Dauthi Voidwalker+27% Synergy
$5.33
Dauthi Mercenary+24% Synergy
$0.35
Dauthi Trapper+23% Synergy
$0.47
Dauthi Slayer+22% Synergy
$0.33
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth+21% Synergy
$0.70
Dauthi Marauder+21% Synergy
$0.22
Dauthi Horror+20% Synergy
$0.38
Solemn Simulacrum+19% Synergy
$0.31
Stronghold Rats+18% Synergy
$1.01
Silent Arbiter+18% Synergy
$12.87
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei+17% Synergy
$42.86
Leaden Myr+11% Synergy
$3.02
Dauthi Cutthroat+11% Synergy
$0.35
Wei Assassins+10% Synergy
$8.60
Dauthi Jackal+9% Synergy
$0.23
Dread Presence+8% Synergy
$3.17
Bloodthirsty Conqueror+8% Synergy
$37.51
Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei+7% Synergy
$34.19
Stronghold Overseer+7% Synergy
$0.59
Dauthi Warlord+6% Synergy
$0.45
Gravebreaker Lamia+6% Synergy
$0.54
Shriekmaw+5% Synergy
$0.28
Super Shredder+4% Synergy
$18.67
Nether Traitor+1% Synergy
$1.09
Magus of the Coffers+1% Synergy
$5.16
Dark Confidant0% Synergy
$4.70
Nirkana Revenant-1% Synergy
$6.83
Bloodletter of Aclazotz-3% Synergy
$34.58
Phyrexian Obliterator-4% Synergy
$9.79
Vito, Thorn of the Dusk Rose-4% Synergy
$11.94
Ophiomancer-5% Synergy
$0.79
Gray Merchant of Asphodel-8% Synergy
$4.05
Braids, Arisen Nightmare-10% Synergy
$3.04
Ayara, First of Locthwain-11% Synergy
$10.39
Pitiless Plunderer-13% Synergy
$6.68
Morbid Opportunist-14% Synergy
$0.23
Zulaport Cutthroat-16% Synergy
$0.96
Blood Artist-25% Synergy
$1.62
Instants
Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Cao Ren, Wei Commander safe.
Tainted Strike+35% Synergy
$3.47
Howl from Beyond+35% Synergy
$0.21
Deadly Rollick+23% Synergy
$28.12
Rush of Vitality+23% Synergy
$0.12
Infernal Grasp+20% Synergy
$0.28
Snuff Out+20% Synergy
$10.06
Astarion's Thirst+20% Synergy
$2.17
Hatred+20% Synergy
$60.72
Slaughter Pact+14% Synergy
$1.32
Go for the Throat+8% Synergy
$0.63
Malakir Rebirth+5% Synergy
$13.86
Cabal Ritual+5% Synergy
$14.52
Armor of Shadows+5% Synergy
$0.25
Hagra Mauling+3% Synergy
$1.09
Hero's Downfall0% Synergy
$0.28
Supernatural Stamina0% Synergy
$0.25
Imp's Mischief-1% Synergy
$7.38
Baleful Mastery-1% Synergy
$4.01
Culling the Weak-10% Synergy
$11.71
Fell the Profane-12% Synergy
$3.24
Deadly Dispute-17% Synergy
$0.35
Withering Torment-18% Synergy
$3.45
Sorceries
Important sorcery spells that advance Cao Ren, Wei Commander's game plan and control the board.
Gix's Command+39% Synergy
$0.65
Mandate of Abaddon+32% Synergy
$5.50
Night's Whisper+25% Synergy
$0.35
Damnation+18% Synergy
$20.57
Sign in Blood+17% Synergy
$3.40
Final Act+15% Synergy
$0.39
Profane Tutor+12% Synergy
$4.53
Bubbling Muck+11% Synergy
$3.75
Decree of Pain+11% Synergy
$0.36
Ambition's Cost+11% Synergy
$0.32
Read the Bones+10% Synergy
$0.29
Risky Research+8% Synergy
$0.16
Overwhelming Forces+7% Synergy
$0.97
Drain Life+6% Synergy
$0.32
Grim Tutor+5% Synergy
$26.04
Ancient Craving+5% Synergy
$0.33
In Garruk's Wake+3% Synergy
$3.33
Torment of Hailfire+1% Synergy
$41.92
Agadeem's Awakening0% Synergy
$29.78
Beseech the Mirror0% Synergy
$18.58
Toxic Deluge-1% Synergy
$5.18
Insatiable Avarice-2% Synergy
$5.16
Diabolic Intent-8% Synergy
$16.86
Exsanguinate-10% Synergy
$0.42
Reanimate-19% Synergy
$8.31
Utility Artifacts
Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.
Grafted Exoskeleton+49% Synergy
$5.02
Buster Sword+47% Synergy
$40.24
Darksteel Plate+46% Synergy
$6.41
Nightmare Lash+43% Synergy
$10.32
Sword of Feast and Famine+41% Synergy
$39.52
Shadowspear+39% Synergy
$31.18
Rogue's Gloves+38% Synergy
$0.61
Quietus Spike+37% Synergy
$2.36
Loxodon Warhammer+34% Synergy
$2.74
Basilisk Collar+28% Synergy
$4.16
Mask of Memory+26% Synergy
$0.43
Thran Power Suit+26% Synergy
$0.71
Dowsing Dagger+25% Synergy
$7.26
Pact Weapon+24% Synergy
$2.43
Sword of Fire and Ice+23% Synergy
$46.53
Bloodforged Battle-Axe+21% Synergy
$2.42
Goldvein Pick+21% Synergy
$0.28
Wand of Orcus+20% Synergy
$13.41
Genji Glove+20% Synergy
$6.43
Champion's Helm+17% Synergy
$2.53
Mithril Coat+16% Synergy
$26.43
Sword of War and Peace+16% Synergy
$11.17
Cranial Plating+14% Synergy
$0.41
Mask of Avacyn+14% Synergy
$0.82
Mask of Griselbrand+13% Synergy
$0.63
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus+13% Synergy
$5.73
Fishing Gear+12% Synergy
$9.05
Umezawa's Jitte+11% Synergy
$17.61
Strata Scythe+11% Synergy
$0.57
Sword of Truth and Justice+11% Synergy
$34.47
Leyline Axe+11% Synergy
$1.33
Tarrian's Soulcleaver+9% Synergy
$3.15
Resurrection Orb+9% Synergy
$14.98
Excalibur, Sword of Eden+9% Synergy
$12.08
Scytheclaw+9% Synergy
$0.30
Inquisitor's Flail+9% Synergy
$1.76
Lost Jitte+9% Synergy
$4.66
Colossus Hammer+9% Synergy
$1.61
Sword of Wealth and Power+9% Synergy
$18.19
Ring of Xathrid+9% Synergy
$0.60
Sword of Light and Shadow+7% Synergy
$14.06
Nazgûl Battle-Mace+7% Synergy
$19.86
Brass Knuckles+7% Synergy
$0.22
Helm of the Host+6% Synergy
$11.25
Gisa's Favorite Shovel+6% Synergy
$20.76
Whip of Erebos+1% Synergy
$7.41
Whispersilk Cloak+1% Synergy
$2.31
Expedition Map0% Synergy
$0.76
Bontu's Monument-7% Synergy
$5.27
Skullclamp-13% Synergy
$6.30
Enchantments
Powerful enchantments that support Cao Ren, Wei Commander's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.
Phyresis+41% Synergy
$3.00
Shade's Form+40% Synergy
$0.34
Kaya's Ghostform+38% Synergy
$2.84
Eternal Thirst+28% Synergy
$0.34
No Mercy+21% Synergy
$26.10
Dark Favor+17% Synergy
$0.05
Black Market Connections+16% Synergy
$19.36
Dauthi Embrace+13% Synergy
$2.50
Necrogen Communion+13% Synergy
$0.27
Skeletal Grimace+12% Synergy
$0.19
Blessing of Leeches+11% Synergy
$0.53
Demonic Vigor+9% Synergy
$0.22
Super State+9% Synergy
$20.82
Exquisite Blood+8% Synergy
$38.94
Unholy Strength+7% Synergy
$0.18
Vampiric Link+6% Synergy
$4.53
Bitterblossom-6% Synergy
$34.36
Black Market-7% Synergy
$5.80
The Meathook Massacre-8% Synergy
$25.11
Animate Dead-10% Synergy
$5.01
Planeswalkers
Planeswalkers that work alongside Cao Ren, Wei Commander to provide ongoing value and board presence.
Liliana of the Dark Realms+24% Synergy
$9.57
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain+12% Synergy
$19.23
Utility Lands
Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.
Cabal Stronghold+25% Synergy
$13.27
Castle Locthwain+21% Synergy
$3.69
Cabal Coffers+19% Synergy
$32.50
Terrain Generator+17% Synergy
$2.21
Vesuva+16% Synergy
$3.18
Command Beacon+13% Synergy
$7.67
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth+12% Synergy
$62.93
Urza's Saga+11% Synergy
$40.55
Temple of the False God+11% Synergy
$0.33
Strip Mine+11% Synergy
$21.20
Rogue's Passage+9% Synergy
$0.40
Witch's Clinic+8% Synergy
$13.56
Buried Ruin+7% Synergy
$0.38
Thespian's Stage+7% Synergy
$0.56
Avishkar Raceway+7% Synergy
$0.24
Arch of Orazca+7% Synergy
$0.33
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx+6% Synergy
$50.07
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire+6% Synergy
$10.91
Muraganda Raceway+6% Synergy
$0.98
Amonkhet Raceway+6% Synergy
$0.35
War Room+5% Synergy
$2.44
Ghost Quarter+5% Synergy
$0.94
Vault of Whispers+4% Synergy
$5.08
Maze of Ith+4% Synergy
$11.00
Bojuka Bog+3% Synergy
$0.73
Witch's Cottage-1% Synergy
$0.88
Geier Reach Sanitarium-1% Synergy
$1.46
Reliquary Tower-4% Synergy
$2.93
Phyrexian Tower-16% Synergy
$26.76
Mana Artifacts
Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.
The Aetherspark+7% Synergy
$18.38
Charcoal Diamond+6% Synergy
$0.35
Commander's Sphere+4% Synergy
$0.33
Thought Vessel+1% Synergy
$2.48
Caged Sun-1% Synergy
$3.59
Mind Stone-2% Synergy
$0.31
Throne of Eldraine-2% Synergy
$35.66
The Soul Stone-5% Synergy
$85.54
Sol Ring-7% Synergy
$0.98
Arcane Signet-9% Synergy
$0.36
Lands
The mana base foundation for Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.
Urza's Cave+18% Synergy
$0.87
Myriad Landscape+6% Synergy
$0.34
Malakir Rebirth+5% Synergy
$13.86
Talon Gates of Madara+5% Synergy
$35.38
Hagra Mauling+3% Synergy
$1.09
Demolition Field+2% Synergy
$0.31
Snow-Covered Swamp+1% Synergy
$0.70
Swamp0% Synergy
$2.00
Agadeem's Awakening0% Synergy
$29.78
Fell the Profane-12% Synergy
$3.24
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Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
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