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Cao Ren, Wei Commander: Voltron
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 Voltron builds — cards that lean hardest into the Voltron theme.

Fireshrieker Fireshrieker
+98% Synergy $0.21
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+98% Synergy $6.08
Nightmare Lash Nightmare Lash
+98% Synergy $8.79
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+97% Synergy $3.24
Vorpal Sword Vorpal Sword
+96% Synergy $2.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+76% Synergy $18.31
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+69% Synergy $2.99
Cabal Stronghold Cabal Stronghold
+65% Synergy $13.47
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+53% Synergy $0.63
Crypt Ghast Crypt Ghast
+52% Synergy $17.79

Game Changers

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

Vampiric Tutor Vampiric Tutor
+28% Synergy $62.01
Demonic Tutor Demonic Tutor
+23% Synergy $70.03
Bolas's Citadel Bolas's Citadel
+21% Synergy $17.35
The One Ring The One Ring
+16% Synergy $101.75
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
+13% Synergy $125.34
Orcish Bowmasters Orcish Bowmasters
+12% Synergy $48.48

Creatures

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

Brass Squire Brass Squire
+74% Synergy $1.00
Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed Xiahou Dun, the One-Eyed
+50% Synergy $184.99
Wei Night Raiders Wei Night Raiders
+50% Synergy $30.00
Zhang He, Wei General Zhang He, Wei General
+50% Synergy $92.89
Dauthi Voidwalker Dauthi Voidwalker
+34% Synergy $5.36
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+28% Synergy $0.26
Wei Strike Force Wei Strike Force
+25% Synergy $2.19
Dauthi Mercenary Dauthi Mercenary
+25% Synergy $0.36
Wei Elite Companions Wei Elite Companions
+25% Synergy $2.85
Dauthi Trapper Dauthi Trapper
+25% Synergy $0.45
Dauthi Jackal Dauthi Jackal
+25% Synergy $0.23
Metalworker Metalworker
+25% Synergy $182.13
Ravenous Skirge Ravenous Skirge
+25% Synergy $0.14
Stronghold Overseer Stronghold Overseer
+25% Synergy $0.59
Faceless Devourer Faceless Devourer
+25% Synergy $0.19
Dauthi Marauder Dauthi Marauder
+25% Synergy $0.21
Wei Scout Wei Scout
+25% Synergy $3.20
Dauthi Horror Dauthi Horror
+24% Synergy $0.35
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+24% Synergy $13.41
Dauthi Warlord Dauthi Warlord
+24% Synergy $0.45
Nighthowler Nighthowler
+24% Synergy $0.34
Dauthi Ghoul Dauthi Ghoul
+24% Synergy $1.01
Dauthi Cutthroat Dauthi Cutthroat
+24% Synergy $0.32
Jhoira's Familiar Jhoira's Familiar
+24% Synergy $2.13
Dauthi Slayer Dauthi Slayer
+23% Synergy $0.34
Foundry Inspector Foundry Inspector
+22% Synergy $0.33
Anrakyr the Traveller Anrakyr the Traveller
+22% Synergy $2.21
Nether Traitor Nether Traitor
+16% Synergy $1.18
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+16% Synergy $0.94
K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth K'rrik, Son of Yawgmoth
+6% Synergy $0.63
Braids, Arisen Nightmare Braids, Arisen Nightmare
+6% Synergy $3.13
Gray Merchant of Asphodel Gray Merchant of Asphodel
-1% Synergy $4.18
Ayara, First of Locthwain Ayara, First of Locthwain
-1% Synergy $9.63
Blood Artist Blood Artist
-7% Synergy $1.47

Instants

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

Deadly Rollick Deadly Rollick
+51% Synergy $26.21
Rush of Vitality Rush of Vitality
+49% Synergy $0.12
Tainted Strike Tainted Strike
+47% Synergy $3.37
Defile Defile
+39% Synergy $1.37
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+37% Synergy $9.76
Cabal Ritual Cabal Ritual
+32% Synergy $15.78
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+31% Synergy $3.00
Go for the Throat Go for the Throat
+27% Synergy $0.61
Imp's Mischief Imp's Mischief
+25% Synergy $6.49
Infernal Grasp Infernal Grasp
+25% Synergy $0.28
Word of Command Word of Command
+25% Synergy
Astarion's Thirst Astarion's Thirst
+24% Synergy $1.82
Howl from Beyond Howl from Beyond
+24% Synergy $0.21
Slaughter Pact Slaughter Pact
+23% Synergy $1.18
Vraska's Fall Vraska's Fall
+22% Synergy $0.36
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+21% Synergy $1.09
Withering Boon Withering Boon
+21% Synergy $18.31
Tendrils of Corruption Tendrils of Corruption
+21% Synergy $0.30
Consuming Corruption Consuming Corruption
+9% Synergy $0.32
Dark Ritual Dark Ritual
+8% Synergy $4.19
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.67
Withering Torment Withering Torment
-6% Synergy $3.27

Sorceries

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

Gix's Command Gix's Command
+48% Synergy $0.46
In Garruk's Wake In Garruk's Wake
+46% Synergy $2.36
Bubbling Muck Bubbling Muck
+35% Synergy $2.59
Read the Bones Read the Bones
+33% Synergy $0.31
Feed the Swarm Feed the Swarm
+25% Synergy $0.33
Night's Whisper Night's Whisper
+25% Synergy $0.31
Command the Dreadhorde Command the Dreadhorde
+24% Synergy $0.40
Final Act Final Act
+24% Synergy $0.34
Heartless Conscription Heartless Conscription
+24% Synergy $2.29
Profane Command Profane Command
+23% Synergy $0.37
Ancient Craving Ancient Craving
+23% Synergy $0.32
Infectious Inquiry Infectious Inquiry
+22% Synergy $0.37
Ambition's Cost Ambition's Cost
+22% Synergy $0.37
Profane Tutor Profane Tutor
+21% Synergy $3.68
Decree of Pain Decree of Pain
+20% Synergy $0.27
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+18% Synergy $28.02
Beseech the Mirror Beseech the Mirror
+18% Synergy $20.04
Toxic Deluge Toxic Deluge
+13% Synergy $4.98
Grim Tutor Grim Tutor
+13% Synergy $23.87
Torment of Hailfire Torment of Hailfire
+10% Synergy $39.44
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
0% Synergy $0.38
Sign in Blood Sign in Blood
-10% Synergy $2.85
Reanimate Reanimate
-15% Synergy $8.59

Utility Artifacts

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

Buster Sword Buster Sword
+99% Synergy $38.52
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+74% Synergy $5.25
Lashwrithe Lashwrithe
+71% Synergy $0.82
Commander's Plate Commander's Plate
+69% Synergy $46.52
Rogue's Gloves Rogue's Gloves
+50% Synergy $0.77
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
Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus Bitterthorn, Nissa's Animus
+49% Synergy $4.81
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+49% Synergy $19.66
Silver Shroud Costume Silver Shroud Costume
+49% Synergy $15.33
Dowsing Dagger Lost Vale Dowsing Dagger
+49% Synergy $5.89
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+49% Synergy $15.35
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+49% Synergy $5.23
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+48% Synergy $0.39
Cranial Plating Cranial Plating
+47% Synergy $0.44
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+46% Synergy $31.83
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+46% Synergy $8.14
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+44% Synergy $26.78
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+25% Synergy $18.55
Masterwork of Ingenuity Masterwork of Ingenuity
+25% Synergy $1.38
Mind's Eye Mind's Eye
+25% Synergy $5.16
Prosthetic Injector Prosthetic Injector
+25% Synergy $0.11
Bloodforged Battle-Axe Bloodforged Battle-Axe
+25% Synergy $2.51
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+25% Synergy $1.66
Surveyor's Scope Surveyor's Scope
+25% Synergy $5.05
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+25% Synergy $11.24
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+25% Synergy $1.66
Nettlecyst Nettlecyst
+24% Synergy $3.01
Quietus Spike Quietus Spike
+24% Synergy $2.13
Leyline Axe Leyline Axe
+24% Synergy $1.12
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+24% Synergy $3.32
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+24% Synergy $2.73
Cloud Key Cloud Key
+23% Synergy $1.37
Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+23% Synergy $2.14
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+23% Synergy $39.01
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+22% Synergy $3.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+16% Synergy $3.93
Expedition Map Expedition Map
+13% Synergy $0.74
Bontu's Monument Bontu's Monument
-3% Synergy $5.36
Jet Medallion Jet Medallion
-12% Synergy $10.47

Enchantments

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

Phyresis Phyresis
+73% Synergy $3.18
Skeletal Grimace Skeletal Grimace
+50% Synergy $0.17
Eternal Thirst Eternal Thirst
+48% Synergy $0.35
Necrogen Communion Necrogen Communion
+48% Synergy $0.33
Kaya's Ghostform Kaya's Ghostform
+40% Synergy $2.79
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+35% Synergy $4.02
Dark Favor Dark Favor
+25% Synergy $0.05
Quag Sickness Quag Sickness
+25% Synergy $0.07
Demonic Vigor Demonic Vigor
+24% Synergy $0.28
Glistening Oil Glistening Oil
+24% Synergy $12.88
Shade's Form Shade's Form
+24% Synergy $0.36
Oubliette Oubliette
+22% Synergy $2.86
Heartless Summoning Heartless Summoning
+20% Synergy $2.01
No Mercy No Mercy
+18% Synergy $25.85
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+12% Synergy $36.84
The Meathook Massacre The Meathook Massacre
+8% Synergy $24.87
Black Market Black Market
+4% Synergy $5.25

Planeswalkers

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

Liliana of the Dark Realms Liliana of the Dark Realms
+61% Synergy $11.60
Tezzeret, Cruel Captain Tezzeret, Cruel Captain
+49% Synergy $19.12

Utility Lands

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

Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+45% Synergy $29.69
Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx Nykthos, Shrine to Nyx
+45% Synergy $49.84
Urza's Saga Urza's Saga
+42% Synergy $39.67
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+38% Synergy $57.13
War Room War Room
+34% Synergy $1.99
Takenuma, Abandoned Mire Takenuma, Abandoned Mire
+34% Synergy $11.57
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.36
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+25% Synergy $1.00
Arch of Orazca Arch of Orazca
+25% Synergy $0.21
Witch's Clinic Witch's Clinic
+24% Synergy $12.93
Arid Archway Arid Archway
+24% Synergy $0.41
Fountainport Fountainport
+24% Synergy $2.76
Guildless Commons Guildless Commons
+24% Synergy $4.02
Inventors' Fair Inventors' Fair
+23% Synergy $13.08
Maze of Ith Maze of Ith
+22% Synergy $10.35
Vesuva Vesuva
+22% Synergy $3.47
Leechridden Swamp Leechridden Swamp
+22% Synergy $0.52
Volrath's Stronghold Volrath's Stronghold
+21% Synergy $106.22
Barad-dûr Barad-dûr
+21% Synergy $1.61
Karn's Bastion Karn's Bastion
+21% Synergy $2.16
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+20% Synergy $2.76
Vault of Whispers Vault of Whispers
+20% Synergy $4.84
Buried Ruin Buried Ruin
+20% Synergy $0.37
Thespian's Stage Thespian's Stage
+20% Synergy $0.59
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+17% Synergy $6.42
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+8% Synergy $4.00

Mana Artifacts

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

The Aetherspark The Aetherspark
+50% Synergy $19.97
Throne of Eldraine Throne of Eldraine
+40% Synergy $36.37
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+35% Synergy $84.04
Skyclave Relic Skyclave Relic
+25% Synergy $1.44
Heraldic Banner Heraldic Banner
+20% Synergy $0.33
Extraplanar Lens Extraplanar Lens
+20% Synergy $11.33
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+17% Synergy $0.25
Sceptre of Eternal Glory Sceptre of Eternal Glory
+17% Synergy $19.24
Charcoal Diamond Charcoal Diamond
+3% Synergy $0.32
Thought Vessel Thought Vessel
0% Synergy $2.60
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-11% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-12% Synergy $0.46

Lands

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

Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+50% Synergy $0.24
Talon Gates of Madara Talon Gates of Madara
+48% Synergy $34.38
Urza's Cave Urza's Cave
+42% Synergy $0.93
Fell the Profane Fell Mire Fell the Profane
+31% Synergy $3.00
Sunken Citadel Sunken Citadel
+25% Synergy $0.42
Mirrex Mirrex
+24% Synergy $0.72
Hagra Mauling Hagra Broodpit Hagra Mauling
+21% Synergy $1.09
Agadeem's Awakening Agadeem, the Undercrypt Agadeem's Awakening
+18% Synergy $28.02
Boggart Trawler Boggart Bog Boggart Trawler
+16% Synergy $0.94
Swamp Swamp
+5% Synergy $0.07
Malakir Rebirth Malakir Mire Malakir Rebirth
+2% Synergy $12.67

Similar Commanders

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

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