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Rafiq of the Many
Price tag $0.19

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

#660 Current Rank
#694 Last Week
#516 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.

Tam, Mindful First-Year Tam, Mindful First-Year
+2% Synergy $0.43
Thoughtweft Imbuer Thoughtweft Imbuer
+1% Synergy $0.15
Changeling Wayfinder Changeling Wayfinder
+1% Synergy $0.22
Sodden Verdure Sodden Verdure
0% Synergy $1.52
Shimmerwilds Growth Shimmerwilds Growth
0% Synergy $0.20

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 $0.77
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+73% Synergy $0.16
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+69% Synergy $3.80
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+67% Synergy $1.60
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+65% Synergy $1.31
Giltspire Avenger Giltspire Avenger
+63% Synergy $0.78
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+60% Synergy $2.31
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+56% Synergy $1.11
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+56% Synergy $2.33
Stoic Angel Stoic Angel
+54% Synergy $0.54

Top Cards

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

Rancor Rancor
+51% Synergy $1.34
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+48% Synergy $13.75
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+47% Synergy $9.79
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+46% Synergy $0.42
Ethercaste Knight Ethercaste Knight
+44% Synergy $0.16
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+34% Synergy $1.58
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+9% Synergy $0.93
Cultivate Cultivate
+8% Synergy $0.37
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.16
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.49

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+9% Synergy $31.52
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+5% Synergy $47.42
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $40.86
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $53.63
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+1% Synergy $45.55
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $14.79
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $98.84
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $20.12
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $48.00

Creatures

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

Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+44% Synergy $0.15
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+43% Synergy $0.09
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+41% Synergy $0.20
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+40% Synergy $0.23
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+39% Synergy $1.38
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+36% Synergy $2.97
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+32% Synergy $0.19
Frontline Sage Frontline Sage
+32% Synergy $0.09
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $7.61
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+28% Synergy $2.08
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+28% Synergy $16.83
Court Archers Court Archers
+28% Synergy $0.11
Guardians of Akrasa Guardians of Akrasa
+27% Synergy $0.04
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
+26% Synergy $0.74
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
+25% Synergy $0.13
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.37
Rhox Charger Rhox Charger
+23% Synergy $0.19
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+20% Synergy $0.44
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+20% Synergy $0.83
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+17% Synergy $29.73
Dawnray Archer Dawnray Archer
+17% Synergy $0.23
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+16% Synergy $0.25
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+15% Synergy $1.88
Waveskimmer Aven Waveskimmer Aven
+15% Synergy $0.13
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+14% Synergy $3.61
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+13% Synergy $0.51
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.25
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+13% Synergy $1.29
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+9% Synergy $0.40
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
+9% Synergy $2.45
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $9.67
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+9% Synergy $0.32
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $9.76
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+8% Synergy $0.49
Rhox Bodyguard Rhox Bodyguard
+8% Synergy $0.10
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
+8% Synergy $0.22
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+7% Synergy $12.95
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+7% Synergy $0.25
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+7% Synergy $2.22
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+7% Synergy $5.54
Outrider of Jhess Outrider of Jhess
+7% Synergy $0.09
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+7% Synergy $8.72
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.55
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+4% Synergy $5.66
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $46.54
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+2% Synergy $0.23
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.18
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-1% Synergy $18.65
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.29
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $12.79

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
+19% Synergy $0.34
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+12% Synergy $0.15
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $1.00
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.40
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $11.33
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+8% Synergy $1.53
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.60
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+7% Synergy $3.08
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.24
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.60
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+5% Synergy $0.48
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.60
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $0.86
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $1.23
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $3.59
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $17.09
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+2% Synergy $0.27
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+1% Synergy $9.18
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+1% Synergy $1.29
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $52.65
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.78
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $8.46
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.19
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $0.87
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.93
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $7.83
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-14% Synergy $2.29

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 $3.13
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $2.35
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+14% Synergy $0.18
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $8.47
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.43
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $0.56
Single Combat Single Combat
+10% Synergy $0.45
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+8% Synergy $0.54
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.72
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $10.03
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.11
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $3.35
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.29
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.73
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.58
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.33
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.43
Three Visits Three Visits
-4% Synergy $7.89
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $4.79

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+38% Synergy $0.20
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+24% Synergy $0.24
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+22% Synergy $6.77
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+21% Synergy $37.16
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+19% Synergy $41.18
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+18% Synergy $2.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+17% Synergy $24.06
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.35
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+15% Synergy $44.79
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $2.84
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.38
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $13.88
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $6.34
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $2.14
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $2.37
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+9% Synergy $9.99
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $0.98
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.85
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+8% Synergy $13.35
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $13.27
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.36
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+7% Synergy $11.84
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.98
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $29.79
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+6% Synergy $12.56
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.23
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+6% Synergy $8.89
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.07
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+6% Synergy $12.27
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.27
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+6% Synergy $1.42
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.31
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.04
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $18.25
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.18
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.75
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.39
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $3.53
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $10.01

Enchantments

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

Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+42% Synergy $0.44
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+39% Synergy $0.95
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+38% Synergy $4.49
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+37% Synergy $1.57
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+36% Synergy $0.17
Idolized Idolized
+35% Synergy $0.57
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+31% Synergy $0.26
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.37
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+28% Synergy $9.97
Favor of the Overbeing Favor of the Overbeing
+28% Synergy $0.45
Combat Research Combat Research
+27% Synergy $0.45
Dueling Grounds Dueling Grounds
+27% Synergy $7.04
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+25% Synergy $16.85
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+24% Synergy $4.01
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+23% Synergy $4.13
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+18% Synergy $0.26
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+18% Synergy $0.12
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+16% Synergy $0.24
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+15% Synergy $1.66
Strong Back Strong Back
+15% Synergy $0.58
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+12% Synergy $2.26
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+11% Synergy $0.10
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $4.58
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.64
Super State Super State
+9% Synergy $13.15
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.66
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+8% Synergy $0.10
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+8% Synergy $0.84
Colossification Colossification
+8% Synergy $0.44
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+7% Synergy $3.61
Audacity Audacity
+7% Synergy $0.38
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+6% Synergy $1.34
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.24
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $1.07
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+6% Synergy $4.88
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.21
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.93
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+6% Synergy $4.76
Sigil of the Nayan Gods Sigil of the Nayan Gods
+6% Synergy $0.19
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+5% Synergy $4.16
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+5% Synergy $0.80
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $23.88
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.30
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.14
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.13
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $2.10
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+1% Synergy $6.48
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $5.73
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.92
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.23

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+9% Synergy $7.43
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-4% Synergy $2.00

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.27
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+16% Synergy $6.11
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.66
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.95
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.11
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $38.85
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $12.91
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $20.40
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $3.28

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.19
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.37
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.17
Obelisk of Bant Obelisk of Bant
+7% Synergy $0.15
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+5% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $1.31
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $0.72
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.32
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
0% Synergy $0.28
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $1.04
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.22
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $0.72

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 $0.24
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.13
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+10% Synergy $0.30
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+9% Synergy $0.39
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+7% Synergy $0.22
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+6% Synergy $13.59
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.12
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+5% Synergy $7.94
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $6.95
Plains Plains
+4% Synergy $0.20
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+4% Synergy $2.04
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.99
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+3% Synergy $4.32
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.17
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.15
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+2% Synergy $10.03
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+2% Synergy $12.58
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+2% Synergy $0.09
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.40
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+1% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+1% Synergy $9.96
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+1% Synergy $15.20
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $25.95
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.17
City of Brass City of Brass
+1% Synergy $21.23
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
0% Synergy $14.36
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.17
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
0% Synergy $0.20
Savannah Savannah
0% Synergy
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $6.46
Floodfarm Verge Floodfarm Verge
0% Synergy $9.29
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-1% Synergy $0.17
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.23
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $7.14
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $0.73
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy $0.12
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.21
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.17
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.16
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-5% Synergy $0.20
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-5% Synergy $0.27
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $0.76
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-10% Synergy $0.25
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.13
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.12

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