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Rufus Shinra
Price tag $0.20

Legendary Creature — Human Noble

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Orzhov

Playstyle & Strategy

Tokens 21% Aristocrats 19% Legends 10% Equipment 7% Sacrifice 7%
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High Synergy Cards

The highest-synergy picks for Rufus Shinra's Equipment builds — cards that lean hardest into the Equipment theme.

Champion's Helm Champion's Helm
+99% Synergy $2.49
Bastion Protector Bastion Protector
+97% Synergy $0.28
Midgar, City of Mako Midgar, City of Mako
+94% Synergy $1.54
Heidegger, Shinra Executive Heidegger, Shinra Executive
+100% Synergy $0.22
SOLDIER Military Program SOLDIER Military Program
+100% Synergy $0.26

Game Changers

High-impact bombs that can take over a Rufus Shinra Equipment game on their own.

Smothering Tithe Smothering Tithe
+3% Synergy $60.01

Creatures

Creatures that carry the Equipment plan in Rufus Shinra decks, from early pressure to payoff.

Puresteel Paladin Puresteel Paladin
+74% Synergy $2.76
Elena, Turk Recruit Elena, Turk Recruit
+74% Synergy $0.28
Vincent Valentine Galian Beast Vincent Valentine
+74% Synergy $1.78
General's Enforcer General's Enforcer
+72% Synergy $0.31
Squall, SeeD Mercenary Squall, SeeD Mercenary
+72% Synergy $0.69
Zack Fair Zack Fair
+71% Synergy $0.23
Pitiless Plunderer Pitiless Plunderer
+59% Synergy $4.23
Lossarnach Captain Lossarnach Captain
+50% Synergy $0.37
Armory Automaton Armory Automaton
+50% Synergy $1.14
Helitrooper Helitrooper
+50% Synergy $0.19
Shinra Reinforcements Shinra Reinforcements
+50% Synergy $0.14
Reno and Rude Reno and Rude
+50% Synergy $0.22
Summon: Knights of Round Summon: Knights of Round
+49% Synergy $12.46
Company Commander Company Commander
+48% Synergy $2.60
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
+48% Synergy $19.13
Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness Ardbert, Warrior of Darkness
+48% Synergy $0.33
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
+47% Synergy $0.25
Adeline, Resplendent Cathar Adeline, Resplendent Cathar
+44% Synergy $2.07
Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER Sephiroth, One-Winged Angel Sephiroth, Fabled SOLDIER
+43% Synergy $30.86
Morbid Opportunist Morbid Opportunist
+38% Synergy $0.29
Mirkwood Bats Mirkwood Bats
+36% Synergy $1.57
Solemn Simulacrum Solemn Simulacrum
+35% Synergy $0.34
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
+35% Synergy $2.37
Cruel Celebrant Cruel Celebrant
+25% Synergy $0.98
Palace Jailer Palace Jailer
+25% Synergy $0.34
Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart Greymond, Avacyn's Stalwart
+25% Synergy $67.31
Trynn, Champion of Freedom Trynn, Champion of Freedom
+25% Synergy $0.65
Beregond of the Guard Beregond of the Guard
+25% Synergy $0.28
Bronze Guardian Bronze Guardian
+25% Synergy $1.17
Captain of the Watch Captain of the Watch
+25% Synergy $0.37
Coppercoat Vanguard Coppercoat Vanguard
+25% Synergy $0.34
Tonberry Tonberry
+25% Synergy $0.24
General Kudro of Drannith General Kudro of Drannith
+25% Synergy $1.00
Sublime Archangel Sublime Archangel
+25% Synergy $2.88
Hanweir Militia Captain Westvale Cult Leader Hanweir Militia Captain
+24% Synergy $0.44
Colonel Autumn Colonel Autumn
+24% Synergy $0.33
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
+24% Synergy $4.69
Scholar of New Horizons Scholar of New Horizons
+22% Synergy $1.32
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
+21% Synergy $0.20
Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation Temple of Civilization Ojer Taq, Deepest Foundation
+21% Synergy $26.95
Keeper of the Accord Keeper of the Accord
+21% Synergy $0.45
Blood Artist Blood Artist
+20% Synergy $2.55
Syr Konrad, the Grim Syr Konrad, the Grim
+17% Synergy $1.12
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
+17% Synergy $3.26
Ophiomancer Ophiomancer
+16% Synergy $0.82
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
+13% Synergy $4.67
Sun Titan Sun Titan
+13% Synergy $0.31
Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff Lotho, Corrupt Shirriff
+5% Synergy $12.20
Zulaport Cutthroat Zulaport Cutthroat
+3% Synergy $1.00
Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim Elas il-Kor, Sadistic Pilgrim
-9% Synergy $2.76

Instants

Instant-speed interaction and tricks that keep Rufus Shinra's Equipment deck ahead.

Cloud's Limit Break Cloud's Limit Break
+75% Synergy $0.28
Ultimate Magic: Holy Ultimate Magic: Holy
+74% Synergy $0.48
Fight On! Fight On!
+74% Synergy $0.17
Vincent's Limit Break Vincent's Limit Break
+50% Synergy $0.18
Inkshield Inkshield
+30% Synergy $4.55
Village Rites Village Rites
+28% Synergy $0.69
Chant of Vitu-Ghazi Chant of Vitu-Ghazi
+25% Synergy $0.29
Protection Magic Protection Magic
+25% Synergy $0.37
Slash of Light Slash of Light
+25% Synergy $0.15
Sephiroth's Intervention Sephiroth's Intervention
+24% Synergy $0.18
Dispatch Dispatch
+23% Synergy $0.29
Snuff Out Snuff Out
+23% Synergy $10.36
Overkill Overkill
+23% Synergy $0.26
Dire Tactics Dire Tactics
+22% Synergy $0.28
Nasty End Nasty End
+22% Synergy $0.23
Clever Concealment Clever Concealment
+21% Synergy $5.18
Restoration Magic Restoration Magic
+21% Synergy $2.54
Reprieve Reprieve
+17% Synergy $1.31
Corrupted Conviction Corrupted Conviction
+14% Synergy $0.25
Deadly Dispute Deadly Dispute
+3% Synergy $0.32
Path to Exile Path to Exile
+1% Synergy $1.09
Swords to Plowshares Swords to Plowshares
-14% Synergy $1.19
Anguished Unmaking Anguished Unmaking
-16% Synergy $1.06

Sorceries

Sorceries that push the Equipment game plan forward for Rufus Shinra.

Unfinished Business Unfinished Business
+75% Synergy $0.26
Evil Reawakened Evil Reawakened
+50% Synergy $0.26
Reanimate Reanimate
+34% Synergy $8.61
Deploy to the Front Deploy to the Front
+24% Synergy $1.59
Collective Effort Collective Effort
+24% Synergy $0.49
Stitch Together Stitch Together
+24% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Ruinous Blast Urza's Ruinous Blast
+23% Synergy $0.71
Legions to Ashes Legions to Ashes
+23% Synergy $0.27
Rise of the Dark Realms Rise of the Dark Realms
+23% Synergy $6.80
Cut a Deal Cut a Deal
+22% Synergy $0.32
Diabolic Tutor Diabolic Tutor
+19% Synergy $2.09
Damn Damn
+18% Synergy $2.44
Vindicate Vindicate
+13% Synergy $0.87
Exsanguinate Exsanguinate
+12% Synergy $0.37
Austere Command Austere Command
+8% Synergy $0.46
Victimize Victimize
+7% Synergy $2.27

Utility Artifacts

Artifacts that add consistency and utility to Rufus Shinra Equipment decks.

Darksteel Plate Darksteel Plate
+74% Synergy $6.10
Hero's Blade Hero's Blade
+74% Synergy $0.28
Sword of the Animist Sword of the Animist
+72% Synergy $7.55
Wrecking Ball Arm Wrecking Ball Arm
+50% Synergy $0.43
Colossus Hammer Colossus Hammer
+49% Synergy $1.46
The Masamune The Masamune
+49% Synergy $0.84
Buster Sword Buster Sword
+48% Synergy $42.87
Lightning Greaves Lightning Greaves
+30% Synergy $3.66
Swiftfoot Boots Swiftfoot Boots
+25% Synergy $2.46
Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield Rammas Echor, Ancient Shield
+25% Synergy $10.20
Brass Knuckles Brass Knuckles
+25% Synergy $0.23
Conqueror's Flail Conqueror's Flail
+25% Synergy $4.35
Explorer's Scope Explorer's Scope
+25% Synergy $0.18
Sigil of Valor Sigil of Valor
+25% Synergy $0.19
Reaper's Talisman Reaper's Talisman
+25% Synergy $0.11
Pre-War Formalwear Pre-War Formalwear
+25% Synergy $2.38
Hero's Heirloom Hero's Heirloom
+25% Synergy $0.27
Crown of Gondor Crown of Gondor
+25% Synergy $0.36
Phoenix Down Phoenix Down
+25% Synergy $0.20
Conformer Shuriken Conformer Shuriken
+25% Synergy $0.36
Ultima Weapon Ultima Weapon
+25% Synergy $7.15
Crystal Fragments Summon: Alexander Crystal Fragments
+25% Synergy $0.20
Lavaspur Boots Lavaspur Boots
+24% Synergy $1.21
Heirloom Blade Heirloom Blade
+24% Synergy $0.30
Heroes' Podium Heroes' Podium
+24% Synergy $0.45
Bilbo's Ring Bilbo's Ring
+24% Synergy $15.13
Tome of Legends Tome of Legends
+24% Synergy $0.38
Collector's Vault Collector's Vault
+24% Synergy $0.96
Genji Glove Genji Glove
+24% Synergy $8.10
Skullclamp Skullclamp
+23% Synergy $4.93
Trailblazer's Boots Trailblazer's Boots
+23% Synergy $3.99
Mask of Memory Mask of Memory
+23% Synergy $0.49
Herald's Horn Herald's Horn
+21% Synergy $4.39
Idol of Oblivion Idol of Oblivion
+20% Synergy $1.25
The Wind Crystal The Wind Crystal
+18% Synergy $5.77
Ashnod's Altar Ashnod's Altar
+7% Synergy $14.95

Enchantments

Enchantments that reinforce the Equipment strategy in Rufus Shinra decks.

Bastion of Remembrance Bastion of Remembrance
+32% Synergy $0.29
Black Market Connections Black Market Connections
+28% Synergy $13.42
Commanding Presence Commanding Presence
+25% Synergy $0.12
Angelic Exaltation Angelic Exaltation
+25% Synergy $0.28
Vault 101: Birthday Party Vault 101: Birthday Party
+25% Synergy $0.35
Warrior's Resolve Warrior's Resolve
+25% Synergy $1.85
Cathar's Call Cathar's Call
+24% Synergy $0.28
Day of Destiny Day of Destiny
+24% Synergy $0.40
Court of Ambition Court of Ambition
+24% Synergy $5.36
Idolized Idolized
+24% Synergy $1.97
Resourceful Defense Resourceful Defense
+23% Synergy $0.39
Smile at Death Smile at Death
+23% Synergy $3.33
Court of Ardenvale Court of Ardenvale
+23% Synergy $10.87
Phyrexian Arena Phyrexian Arena
+22% Synergy $4.33
Together Forever Together Forever
+22% Synergy $0.31
Mantle of the Ancients Mantle of the Ancients
+22% Synergy $9.33
Call of the Ring Call of the Ring
+22% Synergy $3.66
Greed Greed
+21% Synergy $0.26
Flowering of the White Tree Flowering of the White Tree
+21% Synergy $9.96
Monologue Tax Monologue Tax
+21% Synergy $3.70
Tocasia's Welcome Tocasia's Welcome
+20% Synergy $0.59
Trouble in Pairs Trouble in Pairs
+19% Synergy $26.54
Etchings of the Chosen Etchings of the Chosen
+18% Synergy $0.37
Authority of the Consuls Authority of the Consuls
+9% Synergy $4.21
Exquisite Blood Exquisite Blood
+9% Synergy $37.29
Sanguine Bond Sanguine Bond
+6% Synergy $6.44

Utility Lands

Non-basic lands that pull extra weight in Rufus Shinra Equipment decks.

The Gold Saucer The Gold Saucer
+75% Synergy $0.28
Rogue's Passage Rogue's Passage
+31% Synergy $0.40
Urza's Tower Urza's Tower
+25% Synergy $0.77
Urza's Mine Urza's Mine
+25% Synergy $1.86
Urza's Workshop Urza's Workshop
+25% Synergy $18.54
Forge of Heroes Forge of Heroes
+25% Synergy $0.36
Urza's Power Plant Urza's Power Plant
+25% Synergy $2.04
Tyrite Sanctum Tyrite Sanctum
+24% Synergy $3.03
Cathedral of War Cathedral of War
+24% Synergy $1.77
Emeria, the Sky Ruin Emeria, the Sky Ruin
+23% Synergy $5.00
Adventurer's Inn Adventurer's Inn
+23% Synergy $0.30
Witch's Cottage Witch's Cottage
+22% Synergy $0.86
Fountainport Fountainport
+22% Synergy $2.95
Ishgard, the Holy See Ishgard, the Holy See
+22% Synergy $1.95
Mortuary Mire Mortuary Mire
+20% Synergy $0.41
Castle Ardenvale Castle Ardenvale
+19% Synergy $0.29
War Room War Room
+17% Synergy $2.87
Temple of the False God Temple of the False God
+17% Synergy $0.29
Castle Locthwain Castle Locthwain
+16% Synergy $3.77
Cabal Coffers Cabal Coffers
+14% Synergy $34.50
High Market High Market
+14% Synergy $0.78
Phyrexian Tower Phyrexian Tower
+9% Synergy $25.29
Bojuka Bog Bojuka Bog
+6% Synergy $0.95
Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth Urborg, Tomb of Yawgmoth
+4% Synergy $63.85
Reliquary Tower Reliquary Tower
+2% Synergy $3.36

Mana Artifacts

Mana rocks and fixing to power out Rufus Shinra's Equipment strategy.

Everflowing Chalice Everflowing Chalice
+22% Synergy $0.28
Marble Diamond Marble Diamond
+20% Synergy $0.23
The Soul Stone The Soul Stone
+20% Synergy $109.41
Arcane Signet Arcane Signet
-5% Synergy $0.69
Sol Ring Sol Ring
-9% Synergy $1.84
Talisman of Hierarchy Talisman of Hierarchy
-28% Synergy $0.37
Orzhov Signet Orzhov Signet
-28% Synergy $0.31

Lands

The mana base behind Rufus Shinra's Equipment decks.

Insomnia, Crown City Insomnia, Crown City
+23% Synergy $0.19
Demolition Field Demolition Field
+22% Synergy $0.27
Sunlit Marsh Sunlit Marsh
+14% Synergy $0.31
Scrubland Scrubland
+13% Synergy
Orzhov Basilica Orzhov Basilica
+11% Synergy $0.31
Temple of Silence Temple of Silence
+11% Synergy $0.25
Vault of Champions Vault of Champions
+11% Synergy $16.26
Isolated Chapel Isolated Chapel
+8% Synergy $0.34
Fetid Heath Fetid Heath
+8% Synergy $0.34
Shineshadow Snarl Shineshadow Snarl
+8% Synergy $0.31
Myriad Landscape Myriad Landscape
+7% Synergy $0.31
Swamp Swamp
+2% Synergy $0.14
Plains Plains
+2% Synergy $0.13
Shadowy Backstreet Shadowy Backstreet
+2% Synergy $9.65
Path of Ancestry Path of Ancestry
+2% Synergy $0.31
Tainted Field Tainted Field
0% Synergy $0.36
Godless Shrine Godless Shrine
-1% Synergy $8.86
Exotic Orchard Exotic Orchard
-1% Synergy $0.24
Marsh Flats Marsh Flats
-5% Synergy $31.12
Command Tower Command Tower
-11% Synergy $0.34
Shattered Sanctum Shattered Sanctum
-13% Synergy $1.37

Similar Commanders

The following Commanders share a similar playing style, strategy, or theme like Rufus Shinra: Equipment.

Hildibrand Manderville Hildibrand Manderville
Baron Bertram Graywater Baron Bertram Graywater
Thalisse, Reverent Medium Thalisse, Reverent Medium
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Elder Arthur Maxson Elder Arthur Maxson
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Cultist of the Absolute Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Cultist of the Absolute
Zurgo Stormrender Zurgo Stormrender
Judge Magister Gabranth Judge Magister Gabranth
Krav, the Unredeemed Regna, the Redeemer Krav, the Unredeemed // Regna, the Redeemer
Denethor, Ruling Steward Denethor, Ruling Steward
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Tormod, the Desecrator Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Tormod, the Desecrator
Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Livio, Oathsworn Sentinel // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Extus, Oriq Overlord Extus, Oriq Overlord
Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar Inspiring Leader Shadowheart, Dark Justiciar // Inspiring Leader
Minthara, Merciless Soul Minthara, Merciless Soul
Ravos, Soultender Tana, the Bloodsower Ravos, Soultender // Tana, the Bloodsower
Teysa, Opulent Oligarch Teysa, Opulent Oligarch
Felisa, Fang of Silverquill Felisa, Fang of Silverquill
Commissar Severina Raine Commissar Severina Raine
Kambal, Profiteering Mayor Kambal, Profiteering Mayor
Safana, Calimport Cutthroat Veteran Soldier Safana, Calimport Cutthroat // Veteran Soldier
Viconia, Drow Apostate Inspiring Leader Viconia, Drow Apostate // Inspiring Leader
Prava of the Steel Legion Ravos, Soultender Prava of the Steel Legion // Ravos, Soultender
Prava of the Steel Legion Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Prava of the Steel Legion // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Prava of the Steel Legion Tormod, the Desecrator Prava of the Steel Legion // Tormod, the Desecrator
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Inspiring Leader Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Inspiring Leader
Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant Veteran Soldier Lulu, Loyal Hollyphant // Veteran Soldier
Teysa, Orzhov Scion Teysa, Orzhov Scion
Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker Noble Heritage Sivriss, Nightmare Speaker // Noble Heritage
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Nadier, Agent of the Duskenel
Akroma, Vision of Ixidor Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools Akroma, Vision of Ixidor // Tevesh Szat, Doom of Fools
Caesar, Legion's Emperor Caesar, Legion's Emperor
Neriv, Crackling Vanguard Neriv, Crackling Vanguard
Alharu, Solemn Ritualist Prava of the Steel Legion Alharu, Solemn Ritualist // Prava of the Steel Legion
Teysa Karlov Teysa Karlov
Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder Endrek Sahr, Master Breeder
Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold Ria Ivor, Bane of Bladehold
Shadrix Silverquill Shadrix Silverquill
Yes Man, Personal Securitron Yes Man, Personal Securitron