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Cao Ren, Wei Commander
Price tag $113.30

Legendary Creature — Human Soldier Warrior

Magic color symbol for B
Mono-Black

Playstyle & Strategy

Voltron 38% Equipment 23% Shadowborn Apostles 8% Unblockable 8%
View Average Decklist All Shadowborn Apostles Commanders

Game Changers

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

Mana Vault Mana Vault
+93% Synergy $115.65
Opposition Agent Opposition Agent
+90% Synergy $20.71

Creatures

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

Lobelia Sackville-Baggins Lobelia Sackville-Baggins
+99% Synergy $0.32
Mastermind Plum Mastermind Plum
+99% Synergy $5.27
Shadowborn Apostle Shadowborn Apostle
+99% Synergy $1.60
Walking Atlas Walking Atlas
+99% Synergy $1.63
Captivating Vampire Captivating Vampire
+99% Synergy $3.76
Bloodthirsty Aerialist Bloodthirsty Aerialist
+99% Synergy $0.40
Dire Fleet Ravager Dire Fleet Ravager
+99% Synergy $0.33
Perilous Myr Perilous Myr
+99% Synergy $0.28
Gingerbrute Gingerbrute
+98% Synergy $0.34
Vashta Nerada Vashta Nerada
+98% Synergy $3.31
Shriekmaw Shriekmaw
+97% Synergy $0.31
Fate Unraveler Fate Unraveler
+97% Synergy $3.40
Cunning Lethemancer Cunning Lethemancer
+97% Synergy $5.28
Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire Varragoth, Bloodsky Sire
+96% Synergy $4.92
Champion of the Perished Champion of the Perished
+96% Synergy $0.93
Razaketh, the Foulblooded Razaketh, the Foulblooded
+95% Synergy $14.47
Death Baron Death Baron
+94% Synergy $5.25
Midnight Reaper Midnight Reaper
+91% Synergy $0.25
Abstruse Archaic Abstruse Archaic
+100% Synergy $2.67
Relic Golem Relic Golem
+100% Synergy $0.22
Deathbringer Regent Deathbringer Regent
+100% Synergy $0.39
Burakos, Party Leader Burakos, Party Leader
+100% Synergy $1.18
Dunland Crebain Dunland Crebain
+100% Synergy $0.21
Solemn Doomguide Solemn Doomguide
+100% Synergy $0.19
Leeching Sliver Leeching Sliver
+100% Synergy $0.60

Instants

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

Drag to the Underworld Drag to the Underworld
+99% Synergy $0.18
Hostile Negotiations Hostile Negotiations
+99% Synergy $0.39
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+97% Synergy $3.23
Rain of Filth Rain of Filth
+97% Synergy $8.26
Szat's Will Szat's Will
+97% Synergy $0.81
Songs of the Damned Songs of the Damned
+95% Synergy $2.91
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+81% Synergy $5.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+77% Synergy $13.30
Warping Wail Warping Wail
+100% Synergy $1.12

Sorceries

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

Final Act Final Act
+99% Synergy $0.68
Caress of Phyrexia Caress of Phyrexia
+99% Synergy $0.28
Tendrils of Agony Tendrils of Agony
+97% Synergy $0.46
Beseech the Queen Beseech the Queen
+94% Synergy $8.42
Breach the Multiverse Breach the Multiverse
+94% Synergy $10.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+99% Synergy $7.51
Anvil of Bogardan Anvil of Bogardan
+98% Synergy $47.42
Staff of the Death Magus Staff of the Death Magus
+97% Synergy $0.41
Null Rod Null Rod
+100% Synergy $111.16
Dragon Throne of Tarkir Dragon Throne of Tarkir
+100% Synergy $0.46
Smoke Bomb Smoke Bomb
+100% Synergy $0.37
Short Bow Short Bow
+100% Synergy $0.27

Enchantments

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

One Ring to Rule Them All One Ring to Rule Them All
+99% Synergy $2.10
Open the Graves Open the Graves
+97% Synergy $0.64
Bad Moon Bad Moon
+97% Synergy $4.20
Nest of Scarabs Nest of Scarabs
+96% Synergy $5.07
Dictate of Erebos Dictate of Erebos
+89% Synergy $16.92
Bitterblossom Bitterblossom
+87% Synergy $32.66
Torment of Scarabs Torment of Scarabs
+100% Synergy $0.35

Planeswalkers

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

Professor Onyx Professor Onyx
+94% Synergy $4.75

Utility Lands

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

Hostile Hostel Creeping Inn Hostile Hostel
+99% Synergy $0.65
Mutavault Mutavault
+99% Synergy $4.18
City of Traitors City of Traitors
+98% Synergy $549.38
The Black Gate The Black Gate
+97% Synergy $9.39
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+95% Synergy $5.55
Swarmyard Swarmyard
+94% Synergy $5.62
High Market High Market
+92% Synergy $0.53
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+83% Synergy $4.31
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+75% Synergy $0.82
Zhalfirin Void Zhalfirin Void
+100% Synergy $0.73
Tomb of the Spirit Dragon Tomb of the Spirit Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.42

Mana Artifacts

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

Staff of Compleation Staff of Compleation
+98% Synergy $4.00
Thran Dynamo Thran Dynamo
+94% Synergy $4.36
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+78% Synergy $0.35
Sol Ring Sol Ring
+14% Synergy $1.34

Lands

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

Forbidden Orchard Forbidden Orchard
+98% Synergy $9.73
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+95% Synergy $0.31
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+81% Synergy $5.74
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+77% Synergy $13.30
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.10
Haven of the Spirit Dragon Haven of the Spirit Dragon
+100% Synergy $0.63
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+100% Synergy $35.43

Similar Commanders

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

Yargle, Glutton of Urborg Yargle, Glutton of Urborg
Akuta, Born of Ash Akuta, Born of Ash
Winter Soldier, Icy Assassin Winter Soldier, Icy Assassin
Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis Nefarox, Overlord of Grixis
Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant Kalakscion, Hunger Tyrant
Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon Skithiryx, the Blight Dragon
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
Gollum, Scheming Guide Gollum, Scheming Guide
Kotis, the Fangkeeper Kotis, the Fangkeeper
Spirit of the Night Spirit of the Night
Tetsuo, Imperial Champion Tetsuo, Imperial Champion
Alora, Merry Thief Cultist of the Absolute Alora, Merry Thief // Cultist of the Absolute
Istvan, Butcher of Eln Istvan, Butcher of Eln
Phage the Untouchable Phage the Untouchable
Sheoldred, Whispering One Sheoldred, Whispering One
Azula, Ruthless Firebender Azula, Ruthless Firebender
Zellix, Sanity Flayer Agent of the Shadow Thieves Zellix, Sanity Flayer // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Skanos Dragonheart Agent of the Shadow Thieves Skanos Dragonheart // Agent of the Shadow Thieves
Korlash, Heir to Blackblade Korlash, Heir to Blackblade
Kain, Traitorous Dragoon Kain, Traitorous Dragoon
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
Maha, Its Feathers Night Maha, Its Feathers Night
Zenos yae Galvus Zenos yae Galvus
Valgavoth, Terror Eater Valgavoth, Terror Eater
Volo, Itinerant Scholar Criminal Past Volo, Itinerant Scholar // Criminal Past
Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Francisco, Fowl Marauder Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar // Francisco, Fowl Marauder
Volrath the Fallen Volrath the Fallen
Yawgmoth, Thran Physician Yawgmoth, Thran Physician
Kozilek, the Great Distortion Kozilek, the Great Distortion
Purraj of Urborg Purraj of Urborg
Sliver Hivelord Sliver Hivelord
Zhulodok, Void Gorger Zhulodok, Void Gorger
Kodama of the East Tree Sengir, the Dark Baron Kodama of the East Tree // Sengir, the Dark Baron
Interceptor, Shadow's Hound Interceptor, Shadow's Hound
Mirri the Cursed Mirri the Cursed
Zurgo Helmsmasher Zurgo Helmsmasher
Esior, Wardwing Familiar Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar Esior, Wardwing Familiar // Falthis, Shadowcat Familiar
Jeska, Thrice Reborn Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar Jeska, Thrice Reborn // Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
Tinybones, Trinket Thief Tinybones, Trinket Thief
Olivia Voldaren Olivia Voldaren