Sheldon, the Commander (Commander) - Budget

Original Name:

Ruhan of the FomoriRuhan of the Fomori

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!
Deck Filters
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Zealous Lorecaster
5.0%inclusion2 decks40 decks
5%synergy
Scorched Geyser
4.3%inclusion2 decks46 decks
2%synergy
Honorbound Page
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Interjection
2.5%inclusion1 decks40 decks
2%synergy
Splatter Technique
2.2%inclusion1 decks45 decks
2%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Calamity Bearer
69%inclusion198 decks289 decks
68%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
60%inclusion174 decks289 decks
60%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
58%inclusion169 decks289 decks
58%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
56%inclusion61 decks109 decks
56%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
50%inclusion144 decks289 decks
49%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
49%inclusion143 decks289 decks
49%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
46%inclusion133 decks289 decks
46%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
45%inclusion131 decks289 decks
45%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
45%inclusion49 decks109 decks
44%synergy
Quakebringer
42%inclusion122 decks289 decks
42%synergy
Top Cards
Crush Underfoot
42%inclusion120 decks289 decks
41%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
41%inclusion119 decks289 decks
41%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
40%inclusion115 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
39%inclusion112 decks289 decks
-29%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
39%inclusion112 decks289 decks
39%synergy
Squash
38%inclusion111 decks289 decks
38%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
38%inclusion109 decks289 decks
38%synergy
Sun Titan
38%inclusion109 decks289 decks
32%synergy
Borderland Behemoth
37%inclusion106 decks289 decks
36%synergy
Assault Suit
37%inclusion106 decks289 decks
36%synergy
Creatures
Thundercloud Shaman
37%inclusion106 decks289 decks
36%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
35%inclusion102 decks289 decks
35%synergy
Tectonic Giant
34%inclusion97 decks289 decks
33%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
33%inclusion94 decks289 decks
32%synergy
Curious Colossus
30%inclusion33 decks109 decks
29%synergy
Giant Harbinger
30%inclusion87 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Brion Stoutarm
30%inclusion87 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Surtland Flinger
29%inclusion84 decks289 decks
29%synergy
Frost Titan
28%inclusion81 decks289 decks
28%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
28%inclusion80 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Inferno Titan
27%inclusion79 decks289 decks
26%synergy
Crystalline Giant
26%inclusion74 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
25%inclusion72 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Burdened Stoneback
24%inclusion26 decks109 decks
24%synergy
Galvanic Giant
21%inclusion61 decks289 decks
21%synergy
Hovel Hurler
21%inclusion23 decks109 decks
21%synergy
Basalt Ravager
21%inclusion60 decks289 decks
21%synergy
Grasping Giant
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
18%inclusion20 decks109 decks
18%synergy
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
18%inclusion51 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
17%inclusion49 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion49 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
16%inclusion45 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
15%inclusion42 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Kalemne's Captain
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Selfless Samurai
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Prophetic Titan
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Archmage of Runes
13%inclusion32 decks251 decks
10%synergy
Brambleback Brute
12%inclusion13 decks109 decks
12%synergy
Warchief Giant
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Palisade Giant
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Bastion Protector
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Grabby Giant
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Burnished Hart
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Desolation Giant
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
9.3%inclusion27 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Lizard Blades
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Brass Squire
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Instants
Chaos Warp
31%inclusion90 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
31%inclusion90 decks289 decks
29%synergy
Path to Exile
31%inclusion89 decks289 decks
-18%synergy
Negate
30%inclusion88 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion77 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Wear // Tear
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
18%synergy
Counterspell
23%inclusion66 decks289 decks
-13%synergy
Generous Gift
19%inclusion56 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Boros Charm
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
-2%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
14%synergy
Giantfall
14%inclusion15 decks109 decks
14%synergy
Hindering Light
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Stubborn Denial
13%inclusion37 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Ride Down
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion24 decks251 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
-0%synergy
Master Warcraft
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Unleash Fury
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Fling
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Chef's Kiss
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Abrade
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
-0%synergy
Dovin's Veto
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
-12%synergy
Arcane Denial
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
-10%synergy
New Way Forward
6.3%inclusion13 decks206 decks
4%synergy
Brainstorm
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
-13%synergy
Bolt Bend
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Valorous Stance
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Fact or Fiction
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Jeskai Charm
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Single Combat
24%inclusion68 decks289 decks
22%synergy
Giant's Ire
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Chart a Course
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Open the Armory
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
1%synergy
Feudkiller's Verdict
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Divine Reckoning
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
-12%synergy
Slip Through Space
10%inclusion30 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
10%inclusion27 decks263 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Preordain
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
-6%synergy
Faithless Looting
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
-7%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Disrupt Decorum
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Truth or Consequences
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Loxodon Warhammer
35%inclusion100 decks289 decks
33%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
29%inclusion85 decks289 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
27%inclusion77 decks289 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Cloak
23%inclusion66 decks289 decks
22%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
22%inclusion65 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Gathering Stone
19%inclusion21 decks109 decks
19%synergy
Thran Power Suit
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion52 decks289 decks
17%synergy
The Key to the Vault
15%inclusion43 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Dawn-Blessed Pennant
13%inclusion14 decks109 decks
13%synergy
Giant's Amulet
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Herald's Horn
12%inclusion34 decks289 decks
6%synergy
O-Naginata
11%inclusion31 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Mask of Memory
10%inclusion30 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
10%inclusion30 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
10%inclusion21 decks204 decks
8%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion29 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Short Bow
10%inclusion28 decks283 decks
10%synergy
Champion's Helm
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Lightning Greaves
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
-15%synergy
Hero's Blade
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Sunforger
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Celestial Armor
8.0%inclusion20 decks251 decks
7%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Obsidian Battle-Axe
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Leyline Axe
6.0%inclusion15 decks251 decks
3%synergy
Prowler's Helm
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
0%synergy
Enchantments
Invasion of the Giants
35%inclusion100 decks289 decks
34%synergy
Aqueous Form
34%inclusion97 decks289 decks
30%synergy
Giant's Grasp
31%inclusion90 decks289 decks
31%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
19%inclusion54 decks289 decks
-5%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
17%inclusion50 decks289 decks
17%synergy
Favor of the Mighty
16%inclusion45 decks289 decks
16%synergy
All That Glitters
15%inclusion44 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Warstorm Surge
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Call to the Kindred
11%inclusion33 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Collective Inferno
11%inclusion12 decks109 decks
9%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion29 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.2%inclusion19 decks207 decks
-3%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Eel Umbra
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Propaganda
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Combat Research
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Curiosity
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Rising of the Day
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Staggering Insight
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Spirit Mantle
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Battle Mastery
5.5%inclusion16 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Rediscover the Way
5.3%inclusion11 decks207 decks
4%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
5.3%inclusion15 decks285 decks
4%synergy
Ferocity of the Wilds
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
51%inclusion148 decks289 decks
32%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
29%inclusion84 decks289 decks
27%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
22%inclusion63 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
19%inclusion56 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Temple of the False God
12%inclusion36 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
11%inclusion32 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Axgard Armory
8.7%inclusion25 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Reliquary Tower
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
-26%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Arcane Signet
77%inclusion223 decks289 decks
-11%synergy
Sol Ring
71%inclusion204 decks289 decks
-19%synergy
Boros Signet
48%inclusion139 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Signet
47%inclusion135 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Izzet Signet
44%inclusion127 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
39%inclusion112 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
31%inclusion91 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion82 decks289 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Progress
27%inclusion77 decks289 decks
-18%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
26%inclusion75 decks289 decks
-16%synergy
Mind Stone
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Jeskai Banner
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
12%synergy
Thought Vessel
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
-14%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
8.3%inclusion24 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Hedron Archive
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
-2%synergy
Thran Dynamo
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Marble Diamond
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.9%inclusion17 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Sky Diamond
5.2%inclusion15 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
99%inclusion286 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion285 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Mountain
99%inclusion285 decks289 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
88%inclusion253 decks289 decks
-5%synergy
Mystic Monastery
74%inclusion213 decks289 decks
15%synergy
Exotic Orchard
55%inclusion158 decks289 decks
-7%synergy
Path of Ancestry
52%inclusion151 decks289 decks
24%synergy
Evolving Wilds
52%inclusion151 decks289 decks
25%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
52%inclusion149 decks289 decks
-1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
45%inclusion131 decks289 decks
-8%synergy
Glacial Fortress
45%inclusion129 decks289 decks
-11%synergy
Prairie Stream
44%inclusion128 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Temple of Triumph
40%inclusion117 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Perilous Landscape
39%inclusion112 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Ancient Amphitheater
38%inclusion111 decks289 decks
38%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
38%inclusion109 decks289 decks
11%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
37%inclusion106 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
36%inclusion39 decks109 decks
36%synergy
Shivan Reef
33%inclusion94 decks289 decks
-9%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
31%inclusion91 decks289 decks
5%synergy
Battlefield Forge
28%inclusion82 decks289 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Garrison
28%inclusion82 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
27%inclusion78 decks289 decks
16%synergy
Legion Leadership
27%inclusion77 decks289 decks
20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
24%inclusion70 decks289 decks
13%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
21%inclusion62 decks289 decks
-16%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
20%inclusion59 decks289 decks
19%synergy
Myriad Landscape
20%inclusion58 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
18%inclusion53 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
16%inclusion45 decks289 decks
2%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
15%inclusion44 decks289 decks
10%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
14%inclusion41 decks289 decks
9%synergy
Tranquil Cove
14%inclusion40 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
13%inclusion39 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Port Town
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Rugged Prairie
13%inclusion38 decks289 decks
-11%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion35 decks289 decks
-11%synergy
Idyllic Beachfront
10%inclusion29 decks289 decks
8%synergy
Ash Barrens
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
3%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
10%inclusion28 decks289 decks
-15%synergy
Molten Tributary
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Sacred Peaks
9.0%inclusion26 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Radiant Summit
8.5%inclusion14 decks165 decks
-3%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-5%synergy
Ferrous Lake
8.0%inclusion23 decks289 decks
-4%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
7.6%inclusion22 decks289 decks
7%synergy
Boros Guildgate
7.3%inclusion21 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Opal Palace
6.9%inclusion20 decks289 decks
6%synergy
Sunscorched Divide
6.6%inclusion19 decks289 decks
-0%synergy
Azorius Guildgate
6.2%inclusion18 decks289 decks
5%synergy