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Rafiq of the Many
Price tag $0.16

Legendary CreatureHuman Knight

Magic color symbol for G Magic color symbol for W Magic color symbol for U
Bant

How it feels to play against

Mildly Annoying Some frustrating moments but still fun.

Popularity

Format Staple Extremely popular, see it regularly at tables.

Ranking

#559 Current Rank
#568 Last Week
#475 Last Month

Videos

Commander gameplay videos featuring Rafiq of the Many.

New Cards

Fresh cards from recent sets that players are experimenting with in Rafiq of the Many decks.

With Great Power... With Great Power...
+1% Synergy $0.51
Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom Sygg, Wanderbrine Shield Sygg, Wanderwine Wisdom
+1% Synergy
Biorganic Carapace Biorganic Carapace
0% Synergy $0.22
Impostor Syndrome Impostor Syndrome
-1% Synergy $8.75
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
-5% Synergy $0.55

High Synergy Cards

Cards that work exceptionally well with Rafiq of the Many's abilities and overall game plan.

Finest Hour Finest Hour
+84% Synergy $0.76
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+73% Synergy $0.19
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+69% Synergy $3.13
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+66% Synergy $1.41
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+65% Synergy $0.86
Giltspire Avenger Giltspire Avenger
+62% Synergy $0.80
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+59% Synergy $2.36
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+56% Synergy $1.06
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+55% Synergy $1.48
Stoic Angel Stoic Angel
+53% Synergy $0.55

Top Cards

The most popular and reliable cards that form the backbone of successful Rafiq of the Many decks.

Rancor Rancor
+51% Synergy $1.11
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+48% Synergy $8.78
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+47% Synergy $8.39
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+45% Synergy $0.24
Ethercaste Knight Ethercaste Knight
+44% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.14
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $1.14
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.61
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.38
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.50

Game Changers

Powerful cards that can single-handedly turn the tide of a game when resolved.

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $32.03
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $50.09
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $43.88
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $44.22
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $51.13
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $13.26
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $94.95
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $21.91
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $36.64

Creatures

Essential creatures that complement Rafiq of the Many's strategy through synergy, utility, or raw power.

Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+43% Synergy $0.15
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+43% Synergy $0.06
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+40% Synergy $0.15
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+40% Synergy $0.24
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+38% Synergy $2.40
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+35% Synergy $2.50
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+32% Synergy $0.18
Frontline Sage Frontline Sage
+32% Synergy $0.09
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $10.22
Court Archers Court Archers
+28% Synergy $0.10
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+27% Synergy $18.28
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+26% Synergy $1.10
Guardians of Akrasa Guardians of Akrasa
+26% Synergy $0.04
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.59
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.43
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
+24% Synergy $0.11
Rhox Charger Rhox Charger
+23% Synergy $0.19
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+20% Synergy $0.26
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+20% Synergy $0.72
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+18% Synergy $30.27
Dawnray Archer Dawnray Archer
+17% Synergy $0.16
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+16% Synergy $0.24
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+15% Synergy $1.34
Waveskimmer Aven Waveskimmer Aven
+15% Synergy $0.12
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.53
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+13% Synergy $3.38
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.28
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+13% Synergy $0.92
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+9% Synergy $0.51
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
+9% Synergy $2.20
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+8% Synergy $11.72
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.08
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+8% Synergy $0.51
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+8% Synergy $7.95
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+8% Synergy $0.30
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
+8% Synergy $0.15
Rhox Bodyguard Rhox Bodyguard
+8% Synergy $0.09
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+7% Synergy $0.20
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+7% Synergy $2.44
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+7% Synergy $10.10
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.46
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+6% Synergy $2.18
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+4% Synergy $0.33
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+3% Synergy $3.43
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+1% Synergy $41.79
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.41
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
0% Synergy $14.90
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.00
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $23.40

Instants

Key instant-speed responses for protection, removal, and keeping Rafiq of the Many safe.

Bant Charm Bant Charm
+25% Synergy $0.21
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+18% Synergy $0.33
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+12% Synergy $0.15
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $1.25
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.33
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+9% Synergy $0.83
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $10.98
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.60
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $2.00
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $0.80
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.61
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+5% Synergy $0.37
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.98
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.26
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.28
Beast Within Beast Within
+2% Synergy $0.84
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.40
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $9.98
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.27
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $46.95
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.87
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.43
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.18
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.68
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.83
Swan Song Swan Song
-7% Synergy $8.48
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.36

Sorceries

Important sorcery spells that advance Rafiq of the Many's game plan and control the board.

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+39% Synergy $1.95
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+14% Synergy $0.19
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+14% Synergy $9.01
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+13% Synergy $1.77
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.42
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.82
Single Combat Single Combat
+10% Synergy $0.46
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.58
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.62
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.23
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.52
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $2.83
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.67
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.26
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.58
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.15
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
0% Synergy $1.95
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.21
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $5.96
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $3.33

Utility Artifacts

Versatile artifacts that provide ongoing value, card selection, or strategic advantages.

Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+38% Synergy $0.19
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+24% Synergy $0.16
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+22% Synergy $4.86
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $32.02
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $36.97
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $2.02
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $18.76
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.19
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $1.59
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+15% Synergy $42.00
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+12% Synergy $4.12
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $15.81
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $5.22
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $8.99
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.52
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $2.20
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.93
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $11.54
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.75
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.33
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.46
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+7% Synergy $5.86
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.24
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $39.31
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $13.12
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $7.37
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.32
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.15
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+6% Synergy $11.95
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.44
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+6% Synergy $0.86
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.20
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $5.40
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $17.29
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $4.91
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.34
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.61
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $4.02
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+4% Synergy $8.52
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $8.23

Enchantments

Powerful enchantments that support Rafiq of the Many's strategy and create lasting battlefield effects.

Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+41% Synergy $0.44
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+39% Synergy $0.96
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+38% Synergy $2.17
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+36% Synergy $1.68
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+36% Synergy $0.13
Idolized Idolized
+32% Synergy $0.51
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+30% Synergy $0.16
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.22
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+28% Synergy $8.47
Combat Research Combat Research
+28% Synergy $0.27
Favor of the Overbeing Favor of the Overbeing
+27% Synergy $0.47
Dueling Grounds Dueling Grounds
+27% Synergy $7.36
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+25% Synergy $16.11
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+24% Synergy $3.77
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+23% Synergy $3.58
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+18% Synergy $0.16
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+17% Synergy $0.25
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+16% Synergy $0.28
Strong Back Strong Back
+15% Synergy $0.51
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.88
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+12% Synergy $2.13
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $2.99
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.53
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+9% Synergy $1.68
Colossification Colossification
+8% Synergy $0.37
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy $9.26
Audacity Audacity
+8% Synergy $0.28
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+7% Synergy $0.79
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+7% Synergy $3.66
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+6% Synergy $1.34
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $4.21
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.16
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.28
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $1.37
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.46
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+6% Synergy $4.65
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+6% Synergy $0.87
Sigil of the Nayan Gods Sigil of the Nayan Gods
+6% Synergy $0.21
Spectra Ward Spectra Ward
+5% Synergy $2.35
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $25.58
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+4% Synergy $3.70
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.18
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $0.97
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+1% Synergy $6.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.50
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $4.88
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $10.49
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.29

Planeswalkers

Planeswalkers that work alongside Rafiq of the Many to provide ongoing value and board presence.

Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+9% Synergy $7.04
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-4% Synergy $3.42

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that offer additional utility beyond just mana production.

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.31
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+15% Synergy $5.98
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.95
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $10.89
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.13
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $32.95
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $7.75
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.45
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $1.99

Mana Artifacts

Artifacts focused on mana acceleration and color fixing for consistent gameplay.

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.45
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.17
Obelisk of Bant Obelisk of Bant
+7% Synergy $0.20
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.19
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.49
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.37
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.46
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.17
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.23
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.05

Lands

The mana base foundation for Rafiq of the Many decks, ensuring smooth and reliable mana development.

Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+16% Synergy $0.28
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+10% Synergy $0.26
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.18
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+9% Synergy $0.44
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.26
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $11.39
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $12.07
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+5% Synergy $11.79
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.13
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $7.94
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.05
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.26
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $2.61
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.06
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.25
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $6.67
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.16
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.64
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $8.50
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $12.92
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.12
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $19.64
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $13.38
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $13.51
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
0% Synergy $26.43
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $4.48
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $7.57
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
-1% Synergy $0.11
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.27
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $5.59
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.15
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.12
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $0.87
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.11
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.22
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.28
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-4% Synergy $0.54
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.23
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.24
Brushland Brushland
-7% Synergy $0.79
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-9% Synergy $0.29
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.16
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.21

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