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Cao Ren, Wei Commander: Equipment
Price tag $101.82

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Equipment 50% Voltron 33% Shadowborn Apostles 8% Unblockable 8%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Cao Ren, Wei Commander's Equipment builds — cards that lean hardest into the Equipment theme.

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+99% Synergy $1.00
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+94% Synergy $46.52
Zhang He, Wei General Zhang He, Wei General
+83% Synergy $92.89
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+83% Synergy $184.99
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+83% Synergy $15.35
Gix's Command Gix's Command
+81% Synergy $0.46
Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+81% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+81% Synergy $6.08
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+81% Synergy $3.24
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+80% Synergy $8.14

Top Cards

The staple cards most Cao Ren, Wei Commander Equipment decks run as their core.

Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+80% Synergy $2.29
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+69% Synergy $2.99
Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+59% Synergy $26.21
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+59% Synergy $0.31
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+52% Synergy $17.79
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+50% Synergy $3.93
Defile Defile
+47% Synergy $1.37
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+44% Synergy $4.02
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+33% Synergy $0.33
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+17% Synergy $4.19

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Cao Ren, Wei Commander Equipment game on their own.

Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+55% Synergy $125.34
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+39% Synergy $70.03
Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+28% Synergy $62.01
Mox Diamond Mox Diamond
+13% Synergy $1076.87
Chrome Mox Chrome Mox
+11% Synergy $158.66
Necropotence Necropotence
+2% Synergy $37.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
-12% Synergy $17.35

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Wei Strike Force Wei Strike Force
+67% Synergy $2.19
Wei Elite Companions Wei Elite Companions
+67% Synergy $2.85
Wei Night Raiders Wei Night Raiders
+67% Synergy $30.00
Wei Scout Wei Scout
+67% Synergy $3.20
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+34% Synergy $5.36
Dauthi Mercenary Dauthi Mercenary
+33% Synergy $0.36
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+33% Synergy $0.45
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+33% Synergy $0.34
Dauthi Marauder Dauthi Marauder
+33% Synergy $0.21
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+32% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+32% Synergy $13.41
Dauthi Slayer Dauthi Slayer
+32% Synergy $0.34
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+31% Synergy $0.63
Stronghold Rats Stronghold Rats
+30% Synergy $1.04
Leaden Myr Leaden Myr
+27% Synergy $3.07
Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei Zhang Liao, Hero of Hefei
+17% Synergy $34.19
Towashi Guide-Bot Towashi Guide-Bot
+17% Synergy $0.30
Cao Cao, Lord of Wei Cao Cao, Lord of Wei
+17% Synergy $42.86
Wei Assassins Wei Assassins
+17% Synergy $8.40
Dauthi Cutthroat Dauthi Cutthroat
+16% Synergy $0.32
Blade of the Oni Blade of the Oni
+16% Synergy $0.90
Metalworker Metalworker
+16% Synergy $182.13
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+16% Synergy $2.13
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+14% Synergy $2.21
Ornithopter of Paradise Ornithopter of Paradise
+14% Synergy $0.77
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+13% Synergy $0.33
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+11% Synergy $0.26
Murderous Rider Murderous Rider
+10% Synergy $0.38
Magus of the Coffers Magus of the Coffers
+10% Synergy $4.87
Dread Presence Dread Presence
+3% Synergy $3.13
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-1% Synergy $4.18
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-9% Synergy $9.63
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-15% Synergy $1.47

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Cao Ren, Wei Commander's Equipment deck ahead.

Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+47% Synergy $3.37
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+41% Synergy $0.28
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+33% Synergy $0.12
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+32% Synergy $15.78
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+32% Synergy $1.82
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+31% Synergy $1.18
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+28% Synergy $18.31
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.61
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+25% Synergy $6.49
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+20% Synergy $9.76
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+16% Synergy $0.21
Hatred Hatred
+16% Synergy $59.91
Oblivion's Hunger Oblivion's Hunger
+16% Synergy $0.10
Unnatural Endurance Unnatural Endurance
+16% Synergy $0.12
Word of Command Word of Command
+16% Synergy
Armor of Shadows Armor of Shadows
+14% Synergy $0.28
Blood Pact Blood Pact
+13% Synergy $0.30
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+12% Synergy $1.09
Force of Despair Force of Despair
+9% Synergy $6.33
Supernatural Stamina Supernatural Stamina
+9% Synergy $0.24
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.00
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
-9% Synergy $0.38
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-11% Synergy $3.27

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Cao Ren, Wei Commander.

Mandate of Abaddon Mandate of Abaddon
+49% Synergy $5.01
Damnation Damnation
+30% Synergy $21.38
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+28% Synergy $3.68
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+22% Synergy $23.87
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+18% Synergy $2.59
Monumental Corruption Monumental Corruption
+16% Synergy $0.35
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+15% Synergy $0.40
Final Act Final Act
+15% Synergy $0.34
Profane Command Profane Command
+15% Synergy $0.37
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $4.98
Beacon of Unrest Beacon of Unrest
+13% Synergy $0.40
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+11% Synergy $0.27
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+10% Synergy $20.04
Insatiable Avarice Insatiable Avarice
+5% Synergy $5.63
Read the Bones Read the Bones
0% Synergy $0.31
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-2% Synergy $2.85
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
-8% Synergy $0.38
Reanimate Reanimate
-23% Synergy $8.59

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Cao Ren, Wei Commander Equipment decks.

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+99% Synergy $38.52
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+66% Synergy $0.77
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+65% Synergy $19.66
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+63% Synergy $0.82
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+63% Synergy $31.83
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+50% Synergy $0.53
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+50% Synergy $0.36
Aettir and Priwen Aettir and Priwen
+50% Synergy $7.51
Fishing Gear Fishing Gear
+50% Synergy $9.89
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+49% Synergy $2.13
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+49% Synergy $2.73
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $5.89
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+49% Synergy $5.25
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+49% Synergy $5.23
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+48% Synergy $8.79
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+48% Synergy $39.01
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+33% Synergy $1.66
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+32% Synergy $1.12
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+31% Synergy $2.14
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+30% Synergy $0.44
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+28% Synergy $26.78
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+22% Synergy $0.74
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+17% Synergy $1.38
Batterbone Batterbone
+17% Synergy $0.29
Glamdring Glamdring
+17% Synergy $2.06
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+16% Synergy $3.01
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+16% Synergy $18.55
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+16% Synergy $48.46
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+16% Synergy $4.81
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+16% Synergy $32.99
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+16% Synergy $2.51
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+16% Synergy $1.66
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+16% Synergy $3.32
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+16% Synergy $11.24
Scytheclaw Scytheclaw
+16% Synergy $0.25
Mask of Avacyn Mask of Avacyn
+16% Synergy $0.61
Navigation Orb Navigation Orb
+16% Synergy $0.32
Goldvein Pick Goldvein Pick
+16% Synergy $0.33
Bladed Battle-Fan Bladed Battle-Fan
+16% Synergy $0.14
Argentum Armor Argentum Armor
+16% Synergy $2.53
Batterskull Batterskull
+16% Synergy $4.11
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+15% Synergy $1.37
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+15% Synergy $15.33
Pact Weapon Pact Weapon
+15% Synergy $2.61
Coat of Arms Coat of Arms
+14% Synergy $17.99
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+14% Synergy $0.39
Tarrian's Soulcleaver Tarrian's Soulcleaver
+13% Synergy $3.06
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+11% Synergy $4.72
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
+5% Synergy $10.47
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-12% Synergy $5.36

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Cao Ren, Wei Commander decks.

Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+56% Synergy $2.79
Phyresis Phyresis
+48% Synergy $3.18
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+48% Synergy $0.35
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+33% Synergy $0.36
Dauthi Embrace Dauthi Embrace
+32% Synergy $2.47
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+26% Synergy $18.31
Necromantic Thirst Necromantic Thirst
+17% Synergy $0.10
Dark Favor Dark Favor
+17% Synergy $0.05
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+15% Synergy $0.33
Oubliette Oubliette
+14% Synergy $2.86
No Mercy No Mercy
+9% Synergy $25.85
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+3% Synergy $36.84
Animate Dead Animate Dead
-1% Synergy $4.74
Black Market Black Market
-4% Synergy $5.25

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that back up Cao Ren, Wei Commander's Equipment game plan.

Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+49% Synergy $19.12
Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+36% Synergy $11.60

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Cao Ren, Wei Commander Equipment decks.

Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+65% Synergy $13.47
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+46% Synergy $57.13
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $29.69
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+42% Synergy $6.42
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+36% Synergy $0.63
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
Terrain Generator Terrain Generator
+31% Synergy $2.18
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+25% Synergy $39.67
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+20% Synergy $49.84
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $4.00
Echoing Deeps Echoing Deeps
+16% Synergy $0.79
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+16% Synergy $3.13
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+16% Synergy $2.14
Petrified Field Petrified Field
+16% Synergy $4.66
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+15% Synergy $12.93
Wasteland Wasteland
+15% Synergy $27.58
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+15% Synergy $13.08
Ghost Quarter Ghost Quarter
+14% Synergy $0.94
Vesuva Vesuva
+14% Synergy $3.47
Strip Mine Strip Mine
+14% Synergy $20.51
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+12% Synergy $0.37
Deserted Temple Deserted Temple
+12% Synergy $0.44
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+11% Synergy $4.84
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+11% Synergy $0.59
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+9% Synergy $0.32
War Room War Room
+1% Synergy $1.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+1% Synergy $11.57
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
-8% Synergy $1.00
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-13% Synergy $2.76

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Cao Ren, Wei Commander's Equipment strategy.

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+50% Synergy $19.97
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+38% Synergy $0.46
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+35% Synergy $84.04
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+28% Synergy $0.32
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+25% Synergy $0.25
Mind Stone Mind Stone
+21% Synergy $0.34
Mana Crypt Mana Crypt
+16% Synergy $43.64
Star Compass Star Compass
+16% Synergy $0.52
Coldsteel Heart Coldsteel Heart
+15% Synergy $1.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.40
Worn Powerstone Worn Powerstone
+12% Synergy $0.36
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+12% Synergy $11.33
Gilded Lotus Gilded Lotus
+11% Synergy $0.54
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
+8% Synergy $2.60
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+8% Synergy $19.24
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+7% Synergy $36.37

Lands

The mana base behind Cao Ren, Wei Commander's Equipment decks.

Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+42% Synergy $0.93
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+25% Synergy $0.24
Plaza of Heroes Plaza of Heroes
+16% Synergy $8.75
Thawing Glaciers Thawing Glaciers
+16% Synergy $25.26
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+15% Synergy $34.38
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+12% Synergy $1.09
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
-2% Synergy $3.00

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Cao Ren, Wei Commander: Equipment.

Tetsuo, Imperial Champion Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
Ratonhnhaké꞉ton Ratonhnhaké꞉ton
Shagrat, Loot Bearer Shagrat, Loot Bearer
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Francisco, Fowl Marauder Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ravos, Soultender Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ravos, Soultender
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tymna the Weaver Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tymna the Weaver
Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Armix, Filigree Thrasher Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Armix, Filigree Thrasher
Sarevok, Deathbringer Hardy Outlander Sarevok, Deathbringer // Hardy Outlander
Sarevok, Deathbringer Sword Coast Sailor Sarevok, Deathbringer // Sword Coast Sailor
Ravos, Soultender Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Ravos, Soultender // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Prava of the Steel Legion Silas Renn, Seeker Adept Prava of the Steel Legion // Silas Renn, Seeker Adept
Zurgo Helmsmasher Zurgo Helmsmasher
Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain Arna Kennerüd, Skycaptain
Mirri the Cursed Mirri the Cursed
Akiri, Line-Slinger Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Akiri, Line-Slinger // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Armix, Filigree Thrasher Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Armix, Filigree Thrasher // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Ikra Shidiqi, the Usurper
Captain America, First Avenger Captain America, First Avenger
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Noctis, Heir Apparent Noctis, Heir Apparent
Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Rebbec, Architect of Ascension Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel // Rebbec, Architect of Ascension
Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale Syr Gwyn, Hero of Ashvale
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Bruse Tarl, Boorish Herder // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Rograkh, Son of Rohgahh
Kelsien, the Plague Kelsien, the Plague
Slicer, Hired Muscle Slicer, Hired Muscle
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Balan, Wandering Knight Balan, Wandering Knight
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant