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Rafiq of the Many
Price tag $0.17

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

#573 Current Rank
#735 Last Week
#456 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.

Adagia, Windswept Bastion Adagia, Windswept Bastion
+1% Synergy $7.96
Meltstrider's Resolve Meltstrider's Resolve
+1% Synergy $0.14
Frenzied Baloth Frenzied Baloth
+1% Synergy $3.94
Urban Retreat Urban Retreat
0% Synergy $6.52
Evendo, Waking Haven Evendo, Waking Haven
-3% Synergy $16.93

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 $0.74
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+73% Synergy $0.19
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+69% Synergy $2.77
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+66% Synergy $1.46
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+65% Synergy $0.61
Giltspire Avenger Giltspire Avenger
+62% Synergy $0.78
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+59% Synergy $2.35
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+56% Synergy $1.58
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+55% Synergy $1.09
Stoic Angel Stoic Angel
+53% Synergy $0.52

Top Cards

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

Rancor Rancor
+50% Synergy $1.44
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+48% Synergy $8.38
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+47% Synergy $8.81
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+45% Synergy $0.27
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+35% Synergy $1.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+10% Synergy $0.96
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.54
Counterspell Counterspell
+7% Synergy $1.25
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+4% Synergy $1.28
Farseek Farseek
+3% Synergy $0.73

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+10% Synergy $37.00
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $50.22
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+3% Synergy $46.53
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+2% Synergy $42.02
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+1% Synergy $49.29
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
0% Synergy $95.44
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $15.45
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-2% Synergy $23.45
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $34.30

Creatures

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

Ethercaste Knight Ethercaste Knight
+43% Synergy $0.15
Knight of Glory Knight of Glory
+43% Synergy $0.16
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+42% Synergy $0.09
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+40% Synergy $0.16
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+40% Synergy $0.25
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+38% Synergy $1.50
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+36% Synergy $1.50
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+33% Synergy $0.21
Frontline Sage Frontline Sage
+31% Synergy $0.10
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+30% Synergy $9.60
Court Archers Court Archers
+27% Synergy $0.14
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
+27% Synergy $0.58
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+26% Synergy $1.17
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+26% Synergy $9.43
Guardians of Akrasa Guardians of Akrasa
+26% Synergy $0.08
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+24% Synergy $0.34
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
+24% Synergy $0.13
Rhox Charger Rhox Charger
+22% Synergy $0.25
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+20% Synergy $0.80
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+19% Synergy $0.32
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+18% Synergy $28.81
Dawnray Archer Dawnray Archer
+17% Synergy $0.17
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+16% Synergy $0.24
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+15% Synergy $1.84
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+14% Synergy $0.51
Waveskimmer Aven Waveskimmer Aven
+14% Synergy $0.10
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+13% Synergy $3.28
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.28
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+13% Synergy $1.00
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
+10% Synergy $1.74
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+9% Synergy $10.10
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+9% Synergy $0.47
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+9% Synergy $6.98
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+8% Synergy $10.41
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+8% Synergy $0.47
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+8% Synergy $0.28
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
+8% Synergy $0.16
Guardian Augmenter Guardian Augmenter
+8% Synergy $10.60
Rhox Bodyguard Rhox Bodyguard
+8% Synergy $0.09
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+8% Synergy $1.28
Vexilus Praetor Vexilus Praetor
+7% Synergy $8.64
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.55
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+6% Synergy $0.23
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+3% Synergy $3.59
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+2% Synergy $45.59
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
+1% Synergy $15.14
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.42
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
-1% Synergy $0.22
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-3% Synergy $1.02
Bloom Tender Bloom Tender
-3% Synergy $21.56

Instants

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

Bant Charm Bant Charm
+24% Synergy $0.19
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+18% Synergy $0.32
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+11% Synergy $0.10
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+11% Synergy $1.68
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+9% Synergy $0.96
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+9% Synergy $0.35
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+8% Synergy $9.75
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.26
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+5% Synergy $1.94
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+5% Synergy $0.87
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+5% Synergy $2.36
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+5% Synergy $1.32
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+5% Synergy $0.40
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+4% Synergy $17.03
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+4% Synergy $2.43
Beast Within Beast Within
+3% Synergy $0.83
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+3% Synergy $0.38
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+2% Synergy $9.27
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+2% Synergy $1.34
Mana Drain Mana Drain
0% Synergy $44.85
Nature's Claim Nature's Claim
0% Synergy $0.98
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $6.18
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-4% Synergy $0.26
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-6% Synergy $0.73
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-6% Synergy $1.82
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.03
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-13% Synergy $1.45

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+40% Synergy $1.78
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+14% Synergy $1.58
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+14% Synergy $9.03
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+13% Synergy $0.24
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+12% Synergy $0.37
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.79
Single Combat Single Combat
+10% Synergy $0.49
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.55
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+7% Synergy $0.53
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+6% Synergy $9.90
Harmonize Harmonize
+5% Synergy $0.20
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $2.51
Ponder Ponder
+4% Synergy $1.33
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+4% Synergy $2.26
Preordain Preordain
+2% Synergy $0.61
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $1.99
Time Wipe Time Wipe
+1% Synergy $0.21
Austere Command Austere Command
-2% Synergy $0.38
Three Visits Three Visits
-3% Synergy $5.88
Farewell Farewell
-9% Synergy $4.03

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+37% Synergy $0.18
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+23% Synergy $0.16
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+22% Synergy $35.57
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+21% Synergy $6.60
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+20% Synergy $34.22
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+19% Synergy $2.24
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+18% Synergy $18.49
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+17% Synergy $2.11
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+15% Synergy $42.43
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+15% Synergy $0.99
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.54
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+11% Synergy $5.28
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+11% Synergy $15.92
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+10% Synergy $8.93
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+10% Synergy $1.38
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.76
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+9% Synergy $1.22
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+9% Synergy $15.40
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+8% Synergy $0.71
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+8% Synergy $12.48
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+8% Synergy $11.62
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+8% Synergy $3.92
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+7% Synergy $5.95
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+7% Synergy $14.14
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+7% Synergy $35.22
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+7% Synergy $7.28
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+6% Synergy $13.59
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+6% Synergy $0.22
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+6% Synergy $1.30
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+6% Synergy $5.61
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+6% Synergy $0.55
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+5% Synergy $0.18
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.34
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+5% Synergy $19.04
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $5.90
Sword of Forge and Frontier Sword of Forge and Frontier
+5% Synergy $7.52
Celestial Armor Celestial Armor
+5% Synergy $0.43
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+5% Synergy $0.29
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $4.14
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $6.83
Sword of Truth and Justice Sword of Truth and Justice
+3% Synergy $30.22

Enchantments

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

Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+41% Synergy $0.54
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+38% Synergy $0.90
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+38% Synergy $2.26
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+36% Synergy $2.25
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+36% Synergy $0.15
Idolized Idolized
+32% Synergy $0.59
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+30% Synergy $0.11
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+28% Synergy $0.34
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+28% Synergy $7.08
Combat Research Combat Research
+28% Synergy $0.40
Favor of the Overbeing Favor of the Overbeing
+27% Synergy $0.34
Dueling Grounds Dueling Grounds
+27% Synergy $7.84
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+26% Synergy $18.62
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+24% Synergy $1.37
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+24% Synergy $3.81
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+17% Synergy $0.19
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+17% Synergy $0.16
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+16% Synergy $0.32
Strong Back Strong Back
+15% Synergy $0.92
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+14% Synergy $0.79
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+11% Synergy $2.28
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+11% Synergy $0.09
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+9% Synergy $4.40
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $0.51
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+9% Synergy $1.55
Colossification Colossification
+8% Synergy $0.23
Super State Super State
+8% Synergy $8.91
Audacity Audacity
+8% Synergy $0.37
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+7% Synergy $1.45
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+7% Synergy $2.54
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+7% Synergy $4.57
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+6% Synergy $1.24
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.22
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.19
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $1.53
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+6% Synergy $4.60
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+6% Synergy $1.01
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $0.65
Sigil of the Nayan Gods Sigil of the Nayan Gods
+6% Synergy $0.23
Songbirds' Blessing Songbirds' Blessing
+5% Synergy $5.38
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $27.73
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+4% Synergy $3.76
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+2% Synergy $0.25
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+2% Synergy $0.92
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+2% Synergy $0.36
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+1% Synergy $6.31
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+1% Synergy $1.52
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
0% Synergy $6.05
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $8.45
Propaganda Propaganda
-3% Synergy $2.35

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+9% Synergy $6.96
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-3% Synergy $1.89

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+46% Synergy $0.32
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+15% Synergy $6.80
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $5.76
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $10.78
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.15
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $30.50
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-5% Synergy $8.83
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-5% Synergy $18.65
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-19% Synergy $2.59

Mana Artifacts

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

Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+11% Synergy $0.39
Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+10% Synergy $0.19
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.25
Obelisk of Bant Obelisk of Bant
+7% Synergy $0.22
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.17
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+4% Synergy $2.28
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+1% Synergy $0.52
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+1% Synergy $0.56
Sol Ring Sol Ring
0% Synergy $1.24
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
-1% Synergy $0.29
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
-1% Synergy $0.41
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $1.34

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 $0.32
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+10% Synergy $0.66
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+10% Synergy $0.26
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+9% Synergy $0.33
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+8% Synergy $0.34
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+6% Synergy $15.94
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+5% Synergy $15.10
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+5% Synergy $11.21
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+5% Synergy $0.16
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $8.12
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $0.06
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+3% Synergy $7.34
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.05
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $0.06
Island Island
+2% Synergy $0.04
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
+2% Synergy $0.30
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+2% Synergy $8.81
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $3.68
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.43
City of Brass City of Brass
+2% Synergy $18.89
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $11.60
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+1% Synergy $13.93
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+1% Synergy $27.41
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
+1% Synergy $0.07
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.18
Savannah Savannah
+1% Synergy
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+1% Synergy $23.97
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
0% Synergy $12.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.14
Tropical Island Tropical Island
0% Synergy
Tundra Tundra
0% Synergy
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $4.94
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.12
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
-1% Synergy $0.18
Command Tower Command Tower
-2% Synergy $0.30
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-2% Synergy $4.88
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
-2% Synergy $0.19
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.16
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-3% Synergy $1.07
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-3% Synergy $0.17
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.15
Port Town Port Town
-3% Synergy $0.20
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-4% Synergy $0.17
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-4% Synergy $0.33
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.44
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-4% Synergy $0.21
Brushland Brushland
-6% Synergy $0.84
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-8% Synergy $0.26
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-10% Synergy $0.15
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.27

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