Ruhan of the Fomori (Commander) - Core

Alternate Names:

Sheldon, the CommanderSheldon, the Commander

Bennie Smith
Jun 2, 2026
The Tectonic Shift from EDH to Commander
It's really been 15 years since Commander 2011? Bennie was playing & writing about EDH then and shares his memories of that momentous release!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Nova Flame
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Unstable Molecule Suit
4.2%inclusion1 decks24 decks
4%synergy
Quantum Reduction
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
4%synergy
Black Widow, Agile Avenger
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
-4%synergy
Frozen in Ice
4.0%inclusion1 decks25 decks
3%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Calamity Bearer
52%inclusion182 decks349 decks
52%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
51%inclusion178 decks349 decks
50%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
46%inclusion162 decks349 decks
46%synergy
Assault Suit
37%inclusion130 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
37%inclusion128 decks349 decks
36%synergy
Sun Titan
41%inclusion144 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
35%inclusion122 decks349 decks
35%synergy
Rogue's Passage
53%inclusion184 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
33%inclusion116 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
35%inclusion121 decks349 decks
33%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
54%inclusion187 decks349 decks
-14%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
50%inclusion176 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Path to Exile
43%inclusion149 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Charm
41%inclusion144 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Chaos Warp
34%inclusion117 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Quakebringer
32%inclusion113 decks349 decks
32%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
31%inclusion109 decks349 decks
31%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
31%inclusion107 decks349 decks
29%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
30%inclusion34 decks114 decks
29%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
30%inclusion34 decks115 decks
29%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Farewell
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
27%inclusion95 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
26%inclusion91 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
26%inclusion89 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Tectonic Giant
25%inclusion88 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
23%inclusion80 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Inferno Titan
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Brion Stoutarm
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Frost Titan
22%inclusion77 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Surtland Flinger
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Giant Harbinger
20%inclusion70 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
19%inclusion66 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Curious Colossus
18%inclusion21 decks115 decks
17%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
17%inclusion58 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Crystalline Giant
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Alexios, Deimos of Kosmos
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Grasping Giant
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Basalt Ravager
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Galvanic Giant
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Titan of Littjara
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
10%inclusion12 decks115 decks
10%synergy
Bastion Protector
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Kalemne's Captain
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Burdened Stoneback
10%inclusion11 decks114 decks
10%synergy
Brass Squire
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Mother of Runes
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Burnished Hart
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Selfless Samurai
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Illusory Ambusher
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Warchief Giant
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Phyrexian Metamorph
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion103 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion100 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Counterspell
28%inclusion96 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Crush Underfoot
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Generous Gift
24%inclusion83 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Squash
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Wear // Tear
19%inclusion66 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
19%inclusion65 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Negate
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Dovin's Veto
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Comeuppance
16%inclusion55 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Stubborn Denial
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
12%synergy
New Way Forward
13%inclusion28 decks218 decks
10%synergy
Bolt Bend
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Reins of Power
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Loran's Escape
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
10%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Arcane Denial
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Boros Fury-Shield
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Brainstorm
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
-10%synergy
Mandate of Peace
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Ride Down
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
8.3%inclusion26 decks314 decks
5%synergy
Settle the Wreckage
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Reverse Damage
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Reflect Damage
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Mirror Strike
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Bulk Up
7.1%inclusion20 decks283 decks
6%synergy
Honorable Passage
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Refuse // Cooperate
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Illusionist's Gambit
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Invert Polarity
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Parallectric Feedback
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Dawn's Truce
5.8%inclusion20 decks345 decks
-1%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Desertion
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Wild Magic Surge
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Leadership Vacuum
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Sink into Stupor
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Aetherize
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Akroma's Will
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Unleash Fury
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Blue Sun's Zenith
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Sorceries
Fire Giant's Fury
27%inclusion95 decks349 decks
27%synergy
Blasphemous Act
25%inclusion87 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Single Combat
23%inclusion80 decks349 decks
21%synergy
Open the Armory
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Divine Reckoning
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Vandalblast
12%inclusion43 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.0%inclusion28 decks311 decks
4%synergy
Austere Command
8.9%inclusion31 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Chart a Course
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Windfall
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Giant's Ire
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Spectacular Showdown
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Slash the Ranks
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Solar Blaze
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Ponder
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
-10%synergy
Chain Reaction
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Feudkiller's Verdict
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Slip Through Space
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Day's Undoing
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Fractured Identity
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Sundering Eruption
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Secret Rendezvous
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Acidic Soil
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sword of Vengeance
27%inclusion95 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
23%inclusion79 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Lightning Greaves
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
21%inclusion74 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Sunforger
20%inclusion70 decks349 decks
17%synergy
Sword of the Animist
18%inclusion64 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
17%inclusion60 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Winged Boots
15%inclusion54 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Herald's Horn
15%inclusion52 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Mithril Coat
15%inclusion51 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Thran Power Suit
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Colossus Hammer
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Urza's Incubator
14%inclusion48 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Leyline Axe
13%inclusion36 decks285 decks
9%synergy
Basilisk Collar
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
11%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Fireshrieker
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
9%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Shadowspear
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
9.4%inclusion20 decks213 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Darksteel Plate
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Mask of Memory
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Champion's Helm
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Mimic Vat
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Wand of Wonder
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Buster Sword
5.7%inclusion11 decks192 decks
2%synergy
Infiltration Lens
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Enchantments
Steel of the Godhead
27%inclusion94 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Aqueous Form
26%inclusion90 decks349 decks
22%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
23%inclusion82 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
23%inclusion82 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
20%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
16%inclusion56 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
14%synergy
Giant's Grasp
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Propaganda
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
14%inclusion49 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Forge Anew
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
12%inclusion42 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
12%inclusion26 decks218 decks
-0%synergy
Kindred Discovery
11%inclusion40 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
10%synergy
All That Glitters
10%inclusion35 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Warstorm Surge
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Reconnaissance
8.6%inclusion30 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Powerstone Minefield
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Repercussion
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Curiosity
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Land Tax
7.7%inclusion27 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Combat Research
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Spirit Mantle
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Call to the Kindred
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Flaming Fist
7.2%inclusion25 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Aether Flash
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Copy Enchantment
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Public Enemy
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Favor of the Mighty
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.8%inclusion20 decks344 decks
5%synergy
Lightmine Field
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Shiny Impetus
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Blind Obedience
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Molten Echoes
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
The Wanderer
6.6%inclusion23 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
25%synergy
Reliquary Tower
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
-13%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
19%inclusion66 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
16%inclusion55 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Academy Ruins
8.3%inclusion29 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Maze of Ith
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.0%inclusion28 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
6.3%inclusion22 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Buried Ruin
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Mistveil Plains
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
86%inclusion301 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Arcane Signet
84%inclusion293 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Boros Signet
51%inclusion179 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Azorius Signet
50%inclusion175 decks349 decks
19%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
50%inclusion174 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Izzet Signet
49%inclusion170 decks349 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
44%inclusion153 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Talisman of Progress
41%inclusion144 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Fellwar Stone
35%inclusion123 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Mind Stone
22%inclusion78 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Commander's Sphere
16%inclusion57 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Thought Vessel
14%inclusion50 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
11%inclusion39 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Coveted Jewel
10%inclusion34 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.2%inclusion32 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Darksteel Ingot
7.4%inclusion26 decks349 decks
7%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.9%inclusion24 decks349 decks
6%synergy
Patchwork Banner
6.4%inclusion22 decks344 decks
3%synergy
Misleading Signpost
6.0%inclusion21 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Cursed Mirror
5.7%inclusion20 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.4%inclusion19 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Midnight Clock
5.2%inclusion18 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Lands
Mountain
98%inclusion341 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Island
98%inclusion341 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Plains
97%inclusion340 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Command Tower
95%inclusion331 decks349 decks
2%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion236 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Exotic Orchard
57%inclusion200 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
54%inclusion188 decks349 decks
1%synergy
Glacial Fortress
51%inclusion177 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Sulfur Falls
48%inclusion167 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Path of Ancestry
43%inclusion151 decks349 decks
15%synergy
Prairie Stream
39%inclusion136 decks349 decks
0%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
35%inclusion122 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Battlefield Forge
34%inclusion119 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Raugrin Triome
34%inclusion119 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion116 decks349 decks
-9%synergy
Perilous Landscape
32%inclusion110 decks349 decks
13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
31%inclusion109 decks349 decks
-10%synergy
Evolving Wilds
30%inclusion105 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Steam Vents
30%inclusion104 decks349 decks
-11%synergy
Legion Leadership
30%inclusion103 decks349 decks
23%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion95 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Ancient Amphitheater
27%inclusion93 decks349 decks
26%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
25%inclusion86 decks349 decks
-13%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
24%inclusion85 decks349 decks
-2%synergy
Spectator Seating
24%inclusion84 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Training Center
22%inclusion76 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
22%inclusion76 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Sea of Clouds
21%inclusion75 decks349 decks
-8%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
21%inclusion73 decks349 decks
10%synergy
Rugged Prairie
21%inclusion72 decks349 decks
-3%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
9%synergy
Boros Garrison
20%inclusion71 decks349 decks
12%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
20%inclusion70 decks349 decks
4%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
-7%synergy
Deserted Beach
18%inclusion62 decks349 decks
-4%synergy
Myriad Landscape
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
8%synergy
Arid Mesa
17%inclusion61 decks349 decks
-10%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
17%inclusion60 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Flooded Strand
17%inclusion59 decks349 decks
-13%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
17%inclusion19 decks114 decks
16%synergy
Scalding Tarn
15%inclusion53 decks349 decks
-12%synergy
Sundown Pass
13%inclusion47 decks349 decks
-6%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
13%inclusion44 decks349 decks
11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion41 decks349 decks
-11%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
11%inclusion38 decks349 decks
-5%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
3%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Gate
11%inclusion37 decks349 decks
-1%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10%inclusion36 decks349 decks
5%synergy
Port Town
9.5%inclusion33 decks349 decks
-8%synergy