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Rafiq of the Many
Price tag $0.30

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

#675 Current Rank
#637 Last Week
#557 Past 2 Years

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.

Peggy Carter, Secret Agent Peggy Carter, Secret Agent
+3% Synergy
Black Panther, Claws of Bast Black Panther, Claws of Bast
+2% Synergy
Nick Fury, Spymaster Nick Fury, Spymaster
+2% Synergy
Turbulent Wilderness Turbulent Wilderness
+0% Synergy $5.12
Erode Erode
-1% Synergy $5.92

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 $1.07
Qasali Pridemage Qasali Pridemage
+72% Synergy $0.22
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+68% Synergy $2.57
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+68% Synergy $2.17
Sovereigns of Lost Alara Sovereigns of Lost Alara
+65% Synergy $1.07
Giltspire Avenger Giltspire Avenger
+62% Synergy $0.78
Steel of the Godhead Steel of the Godhead
+58% Synergy $3.60
Battlegrace Angel Battlegrace Angel
+55% Synergy $1.25
Shield of the Oversoul Shield of the Oversoul
+55% Synergy $2.28
Stoic Angel Stoic Angel
+53% Synergy $0.56

Top Cards

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

Rancor Rancor
+50% Synergy $1.64
Noble Hierarch Noble Hierarch
+46% Synergy $12.73
Silent Arbiter Silent Arbiter
+45% Synergy $13.03
Aqueous Form Aqueous Form
+44% Synergy $0.46
Ethercaste Knight Ethercaste Knight
+44% Synergy $0.17
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+32% Synergy $1.91
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+7% Synergy $1.23
Cultivate Cultivate
+7% Synergy $0.36
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
+3% Synergy $1.26
Farseek Farseek
+1% Synergy $0.56

Game Changers

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

Enlightened Tutor Enlightened Tutor
+8% Synergy $37.90
Teferi's Protection Teferi's Protection
+4% Synergy $53.21
Cyclonic Rift Cyclonic Rift
+2% Synergy $41.55
Fierce Guardianship Fierce Guardianship
+0% Synergy $58.38
Rhystic Study Rhystic Study
+0% Synergy $66.59
Mystical Tutor Mystical Tutor
0% Synergy $18.15
Ancient Tomb Ancient Tomb
-1% Synergy $129.20
Worldly Tutor Worldly Tutor
-1% Synergy $28.68
Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
-4% Synergy $58.09
Farewell Farewell
-8% Synergy $6.17

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 $0.23
Aven Squire Aven Squire
+43% Synergy $0.24
Akrasan Squire Akrasan Squire
+41% Synergy $0.23
Sigiled Paladin Sigiled Paladin
+40% Synergy $0.31
Danitha, New Benalia's Light Danitha, New Benalia's Light
+37% Synergy $1.29
Sram, Senior Edificer Sram, Senior Edificer
+35% Synergy $0.50
Cold-Eyed Selkie Cold-Eyed Selkie
+31% Synergy $0.34
Frontline Sage Frontline Sage
+31% Synergy $0.12
Rashel, Fist of Torm Rashel, Fist of Torm
+29% Synergy $16.09
Mother of Runes Mother of Runes
+28% Synergy $13.69
Court Archers Court Archers
+28% Synergy $0.13
Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar Kutzil, Malamet Exemplar
+27% Synergy $4.24
Guardians of Akrasa Guardians of Akrasa
+26% Synergy $0.10
Galea, Kindler of Hope Galea, Kindler of Hope
+24% Synergy $0.62
Sighted-Caste Sorcerer Sighted-Caste Sorcerer
+24% Synergy $0.11
Rhox Charger Rhox Charger
+22% Synergy $0.23
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
+21% Synergy $0.90
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+19% Synergy $0.44
Danitha Capashen, Paragon Danitha Capashen, Paragon
+19% Synergy $0.72
Dawnray Archer Dawnray Archer
+17% Synergy $0.17
Stoneforge Mystic Stoneforge Mystic
+16% Synergy $30.29
Knotvine Paladin Knotvine Paladin
+15% Synergy $0.27
Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+15% Synergy $1.98
Waveskimmer Aven Waveskimmer Aven
+14% Synergy $0.11
Sythis, Harvest's Hand Sythis, Harvest's Hand
+14% Synergy $4.01
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.33
Blighted Agent Blighted Agent
+12% Synergy $2.32
Avacyn's Pilgrim Avacyn's Pilgrim
+12% Synergy $0.70
Sigarda, Host of Herons Sigarda, Host of Herons
+9% Synergy $2.69
Dauntless Escort Dauntless Escort
+8% Synergy $0.35
Rhox Bodyguard Rhox Bodyguard
+8% Synergy $0.15
Bruna, Light of Alabaster Bruna, Light of Alabaster
+8% Synergy $0.53
Grunn, the Lonely King Grunn, the Lonely King
+8% Synergy $0.17
Giver of Runes Giver of Runes
+8% Synergy $10.86
Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor Pearl-Ear, Imperial Advisor
+7% Synergy $0.24
Merchant of Truth Merchant of Truth
+7% Synergy $0.53
Grand Abolisher Grand Abolisher
+7% Synergy $17.83
Outrider of Jhess Outrider of Jhess
+7% Synergy $0.15
Medomai the Ageless Medomai the Ageless
+6% Synergy $5.97
Kor Spiritdancer Kor Spiritdancer
+6% Synergy $0.31
Sanctum Weaver Sanctum Weaver
+6% Synergy $4.73
Birds of Paradise Birds of Paradise
+5% Synergy $11.93
Mesa Enchantress Mesa Enchantress
+4% Synergy $0.91
Setessan Champion Setessan Champion
+3% Synergy $4.73
Sakura-Tribe Elder Sakura-Tribe Elder
+1% Synergy $0.27
Esper Sentinel Esper Sentinel
+0% Synergy $60.48
Llanowar Elves Llanowar Elves
0% Synergy $0.23
Delighted Halfling Delighted Halfling
-2% Synergy $26.23
Eternal Witness Eternal Witness
-2% Synergy $1.84
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
+26% Synergy $0.23
Hindering Light Hindering Light
+19% Synergy $0.25
Brokers Charm Brokers Charm
+11% Synergy $0.36
Simic Charm Simic Charm
+10% Synergy $2.11
Hunter's Insight Hunter's Insight
+8% Synergy $0.44
Heroic Intervention Heroic Intervention
+7% Synergy $14.58
Negate Negate
+7% Synergy $0.22
Tyvar's Stand Tyvar's Stand
+7% Synergy $0.43
Dovin's Veto Dovin's Veto
+6% Synergy $3.42
Counterspell Counterspell
+5% Synergy $3.62
Selesnya Charm Selesnya Charm
+5% Synergy $0.44
Tamiyo's Safekeeping Tamiyo's Safekeeping
+4% Synergy $5.61
Krosan Grip Krosan Grip
+4% Synergy $1.71
Beast Within Beast Within
+4% Synergy $0.51
Collective Resistance Collective Resistance
+4% Synergy $0.97
Slip Out the Back Slip Out the Back
+3% Synergy $4.14
Flawless Maneuver Flawless Maneuver
+3% Synergy $22.27
Stroke of Midnight Stroke of Midnight
+1% Synergy $0.27
Eladamri's Call Eladamri's Call
+0% Synergy $10.76
Brainstorm Brainstorm
+0% Synergy $1.43
Mana Drain Mana Drain
+0% Synergy $55.81
Dawn's Truce Dawn's Truce
-2% Synergy $7.94
Growth Spiral Growth Spiral
-3% Synergy $0.30
Generous Gift Generous Gift
-5% Synergy $1.40
Arcane Denial Arcane Denial
-5% Synergy $2.03
Swan Song Swan Song
-6% Synergy $8.18
An Offer You Can't Refuse An Offer You Can't Refuse
-15% Synergy $1.96

Sorceries

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

Open the Armory Open the Armory
+37% Synergy $2.74
Winds of Rath Winds of Rath
+14% Synergy $0.33
Steelshaper's Gift Steelshaper's Gift
+13% Synergy $8.64
Supreme Verdict Supreme Verdict
+12% Synergy $2.61
Rampant Growth Rampant Growth
+11% Synergy $0.40
Kodama's Reach Kodama's Reach
+11% Synergy $1.48
Single Combat Single Combat
+10% Synergy $0.61
Divine Reckoning Divine Reckoning
+7% Synergy $0.67
Slash the Ranks Slash the Ranks
+6% Synergy $0.73
Idyllic Tutor Idyllic Tutor
+5% Synergy $11.69
Wargate Wargate
+4% Synergy $3.82
Harmonize Harmonize
+4% Synergy $0.25
Wrath of God Wrath of God
+3% Synergy $3.91
Ponder Ponder
+3% Synergy $1.73
Nature's Lore Nature's Lore
+1% Synergy $2.43
Austere Command Austere Command
-1% Synergy $0.42
Three Visits Three Visits
-5% Synergy $5.30

Utility Artifacts

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

Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+38% Synergy $0.18
Behemoth Sledge Behemoth Sledge
+24% Synergy $0.27
Sword of Feast and Famine Sword of Feast and Famine
+20% Synergy $39.40
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+19% Synergy $11.22
Shadowspear Shadowspear
+18% Synergy $30.84
Blackblade Reforged Blackblade Reforged
+17% Synergy $3.54
Whispersilk Cloak Whispersilk Cloak
+15% Synergy $2.22
Sword of Fire and Ice Sword of Fire and Ice
+14% Synergy $46.47
Mithril Coat Mithril Coat
+14% Synergy $27.95
Loxodon Warhammer Loxodon Warhammer
+14% Synergy $2.69
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+13% Synergy $4.39
Hammer of Nazahn Hammer of Nazahn
+10% Synergy $12.71
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+10% Synergy $5.38
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+9% Synergy $3.95
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+9% Synergy $1.61
Brotherhood Regalia Brotherhood Regalia
+8% Synergy $7.95
Thran Power Suit Thran Power Suit
+7% Synergy $0.79
Sword of Vengeance Sword of Vengeance
+7% Synergy $1.03
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+7% Synergy $4.58
Sword of Light and Shadow Sword of Light and Shadow
+7% Synergy $14.15
Excalibur, Sword of Eden Excalibur, Sword of Eden
+7% Synergy $12.17
Umezawa's Jitte Umezawa's Jitte
+7% Synergy $17.61
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+6% Synergy $41.15
Winged Boots Winged Boots
+6% Synergy $10.47
Haunted Cloak Haunted Cloak
+5% Synergy $0.33
Robe of Stars Robe of Stars
+5% Synergy $14.55
Sword of War and Peace Sword of War and Peace
+5% Synergy $11.00
Grafted Exoskeleton Grafted Exoskeleton
+5% Synergy $5.05
Inquisitor's Flail Inquisitor's Flail
+5% Synergy $1.79
Dragonfire Blade Dragonfire Blade
+5% Synergy $1.30
Basilisk Collar Basilisk Collar
+5% Synergy $3.80
Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+5% Synergy $6.54
Sword of Sinew and Steel Sword of Sinew and Steel
+5% Synergy $11.25
The Key to the Vault The Key to the Vault
+4% Synergy $0.40
Power Fist Power Fist
+4% Synergy $13.36
Sword of Hearth and Home Sword of Hearth and Home
+4% Synergy $19.33
Belt of Giant Strength Belt of Giant Strength
+4% Synergy $2.95

Enchantments

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

Angelic Benediction Angelic Benediction
+42% Synergy $0.45
Armadillo Cloak Armadillo Cloak
+38% Synergy $2.33
Ardent Plea Ardent Plea
+38% Synergy $1.82
Spirit Mantle Spirit Mantle
+37% Synergy $0.31
Idolized Idolized
+35% Synergy $1.67
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+34% Synergy $0.19
Staggering Insight Staggering Insight
+31% Synergy $0.30
All That Glitters All That Glitters
+30% Synergy $0.65
Bear Umbra Bear Umbra
+28% Synergy $10.61
Dueling Grounds Dueling Grounds
+27% Synergy $7.72
Favor of the Overbeing Favor of the Overbeing
+27% Synergy $0.46
Combat Research Combat Research
+26% Synergy $0.51
Eldrazi Conscription Eldrazi Conscription
+23% Synergy $1.03
Sigarda's Aid Sigarda's Aid
+23% Synergy $18.46
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+23% Synergy $8.31
Unflinching Courage Unflinching Courage
+18% Synergy $0.11
Ethereal Armor Ethereal Armor
+17% Synergy $0.38
Strength of the Harvest Haven of the Harvest Strength of the Harvest
+16% Synergy $0.33
Snake Umbra Snake Umbra
+15% Synergy $0.97
Strong Back Strong Back
+14% Synergy $1.55
Ancestral Mask Ancestral Mask
+11% Synergy $2.56
Security Bypass Security Bypass
+10% Synergy $0.31
Curiosity Curiosity
+9% Synergy $1.30
Super State Super State
+9% Synergy $21.17
Angelic Destiny Angelic Destiny
+9% Synergy $0.31
Team Avatar Team Avatar
+8% Synergy $0.25
Sheltered by Ghosts Sheltered by Ghosts
+8% Synergy $1.21
Unquestioned Authority Unquestioned Authority
+7% Synergy $4.57
Colossification Colossification
+7% Synergy $0.62
Daybreak Coronet Daybreak Coronet
+7% Synergy $4.43
Audacity Audacity
+6% Synergy $0.37
Alpha Authority Alpha Authority
+6% Synergy $2.03
Lion Umbra Lion Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.30
Enchantress's Presence Enchantress's Presence
+6% Synergy $1.61
Hyena Umbra Hyena Umbra
+6% Synergy $0.38
Aether Tunnel Aether Tunnel
+6% Synergy $1.05
Sigil of the Nayan Gods Sigil of the Nayan Gods
+5% Synergy $0.32
Gift of Immortality Gift of Immortality
+5% Synergy $3.86
Forge Anew Forge Anew
+5% Synergy $4.27
Timely Ward Timely Ward
+4% Synergy $6.04
Sterling Grove Sterling Grove
+4% Synergy $4.75
Sylvan Library Sylvan Library
+4% Synergy $26.78
Fertile Ground Fertile Ground
+3% Synergy $0.35
Wild Growth Wild Growth
+3% Synergy $0.43
Utopia Sprawl Utopia Sprawl
+3% Synergy $1.64
Darksteel Mutation Darksteel Mutation
+2% Synergy $0.69
Mirari's Wake Mirari's Wake
+1% Synergy $7.00
Ghostly Prison Ghostly Prison
+0% Synergy $4.71
Propaganda Propaganda
-2% Synergy $3.12
Mystic Remora Mystic Remora
-2% Synergy $12.12

Planeswalkers

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

Elspeth, Knight-Errant Elspeth, Knight-Errant
+8% Synergy $8.52
Tamiyo, Field Researcher Tamiyo, Field Researcher
-4% Synergy $2.25

Utility Lands

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

Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+45% Synergy $0.36
Hall of Heliod's Generosity Hall of Heliod's Generosity
+16% Synergy $12.99
Academy Ruins Academy Ruins
+4% Synergy $9.67
Command Beacon Command Beacon
+4% Synergy $7.19
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
-1% Synergy $0.33
Boseiju, Who Endures Boseiju, Who Endures
-3% Synergy $51.21
Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth Yavimaya, Cradle of Growth
-4% Synergy $15.65
Otawara, Soaring City Otawara, Soaring City
-4% Synergy $30.54
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
-18% Synergy $2.99

Mana Artifacts

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

Azorius Signet Azorius Signet
+11% Synergy $0.28
Selesnya Signet Selesnya Signet
+10% Synergy $0.41
Simic Signet Simic Signet
+9% Synergy $0.30
Obelisk of Bant Obelisk of Bant
+7% Synergy $0.14
Commander's Sphere Commander's Sphere
+4% Synergy $0.33
Chromatic Lantern Chromatic Lantern
+3% Synergy $4.40
Talisman of Unity Talisman of Unity
+2% Synergy $4.68
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
+0% Synergy $1.10
Talisman of Progress Talisman of Progress
+0% Synergy $0.41
Talisman of Curiosity Talisman of Curiosity
0% Synergy $0.44
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-1% Synergy $3.30
Fellwar Stone Fellwar Stone
-3% Synergy $2.20

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 $0.33
Seaside Citadel Seaside Citadel
+10% Synergy $0.29
Bant Panorama Bant Panorama
+9% Synergy $0.41
Sunpetal Grove Sunpetal Grove
+6% Synergy $0.37
Tranquil Landscape Tranquil Landscape
+6% Synergy $0.27
Spara's Headquarters Spara's Headquarters
+6% Synergy $13.26
Glacial Fortress Glacial Fortress
+4% Synergy $0.32
Hallowed Fountain Hallowed Fountain
+4% Synergy $8.02
Temple Garden Temple Garden
+4% Synergy $7.99
Reflecting Pool Reflecting Pool
+4% Synergy $16.55
Plains Plains
+3% Synergy $2.00
Overgrown Farmland Overgrown Farmland
+3% Synergy $2.65
Deserted Beach Deserted Beach
+2% Synergy $5.35
Forest Forest
+2% Synergy $2.00
Island Island
+2% Synergy $2.00
Brokers Hideout Brokers Hideout
+2% Synergy $0.93
Bountiful Promenade Bountiful Promenade
+1% Synergy $17.44
Terramorphic Expanse Terramorphic Expanse
+1% Synergy $0.16
Breeding Pool Breeding Pool
+1% Synergy $10.30
Selesnya Sanctuary Selesnya Sanctuary
+1% Synergy $0.25
Windswept Heath Windswept Heath
+0% Synergy $11.86
Sea of Clouds Sea of Clouds
+0% Synergy $18.79
City of Brass City of Brass
+0% Synergy $10.49
Mana Confluence Mana Confluence
+0% Synergy $34.29
Savannah Savannah
+0% Synergy
Misty Rainforest Misty Rainforest
+0% Synergy $37.32
Tropical Island Tropical Island
+0% Synergy
Flooded Strand Flooded Strand
+0% Synergy $16.09
Azorius Chancery Azorius Chancery
+0% Synergy $0.23
Tundra Tundra
+0% Synergy $3000.00
Hinterland Harbor Hinterland Harbor
0% Synergy $0.31
Hushwood Verge Hushwood Verge
0% Synergy $6.87
Evolving Wilds Evolving Wilds
0% Synergy $0.12
Temple of Plenty Temple of Plenty
0% Synergy $0.28
Temple of Enlightenment Temple of Enlightenment
-1% Synergy $0.28
Rejuvenating Springs Rejuvenating Springs
-1% Synergy $7.70
Simic Growth Chamber Simic Growth Chamber
-1% Synergy $0.32
Command Tower Command Tower
-1% Synergy $0.21
Temple of Mystery Temple of Mystery
-2% Synergy $0.31
Dreamroot Cascade Dreamroot Cascade
-2% Synergy $0.84
Port Town Port Town
-2% Synergy $0.22
Prairie Stream Prairie Stream
-3% Synergy $0.27
Fortified Village Fortified Village
-3% Synergy $0.30
Adarkar Wastes Adarkar Wastes
-4% Synergy $0.38
Canopy Vista Canopy Vista
-4% Synergy $0.29
Yavimaya Coast Yavimaya Coast
-5% Synergy $0.29
Brushland Brushland
-8% Synergy $1.34
Flooded Grove Flooded Grove
-10% Synergy $0.35
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
-11% Synergy $0.28
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-12% Synergy $0.82

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