Sheldon, the Commander (Commander) - Giants

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
Cardsphere
Archidekt
Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
The Mind Stone
7.7%inclusion1 decks13 decks
7%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Calamity Bearer
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
95%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
91%inclusion145 decks160 decks
90%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
89%inclusion143 decks160 decks
89%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
88%inclusion141 decks160 decks
88%synergy
Quakebringer
88%inclusion140 decks160 decks
87%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
87%inclusion27 decks31 decks
86%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
86%inclusion138 decks160 decks
86%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
86%inclusion138 decks160 decks
86%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
80%inclusion128 decks160 decks
80%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
74%inclusion23 decks31 decks
74%synergy
Top Cards
Borderland Behemoth
74%inclusion118 decks160 decks
74%synergy
Sun Titan
72%inclusion115 decks160 decks
66%synergy
Tectonic Giant
71%inclusion114 decks160 decks
71%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
69%inclusion111 decks160 decks
69%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
68%inclusion109 decks160 decks
68%synergy
Thundercloud Shaman
68%inclusion109 decks160 decks
68%synergy
Frost Titan
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
62%synergy
Battle of Frost and Fire
62%inclusion99 decks160 decks
62%synergy
Invasion of the Giants
61%inclusion98 decks160 decks
61%synergy
Swords to Plowshares
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Smothering Tithe
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Rhystic Study
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Creatures
Inferno Titan
59%inclusion94 decks160 decks
57%synergy
Curious Colossus
58%inclusion18 decks31 decks
57%synergy
Brion Stoutarm
57%inclusion92 decks160 decks
57%synergy
Surtland Flinger
56%inclusion90 decks160 decks
56%synergy
Giant Harbinger
54%inclusion87 decks160 decks
54%synergy
Kalemne, Disciple of Iroas
54%inclusion86 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Hamletback Goliath
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
53%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Hundred-Handed One
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Crystalline Giant
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
40%synergy
Burdened Stoneback
35%inclusion11 decks31 decks
35%synergy
Galvanic Giant
35%inclusion56 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Grasping Giant
34%inclusion54 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Goliath Daydreamer
29%inclusion9 decks31 decks
29%synergy
Titan of Littjara
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Hovel Hurler
26%inclusion8 decks31 decks
26%synergy
Phlage, Titan of Fire's Fury
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Kalemne's Captain
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Basalt Ravager
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Surtland Elementalist
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Firbolg Flutist
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Brambleback Brute
23%inclusion7 decks31 decks
23%synergy
Warchief Giant
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Oathsworn Giant
23%inclusion36 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Archmage of Runes
21%inclusion17 decks81 decks
18%synergy
Grabby Giant
21%inclusion33 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Taurean Mauler
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Surtr, Fiery Jötun
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Prophetic Titan
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Palisade Giant
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Bearer of the Heavens
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Lizard Blades
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Protector of the Crown
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Jareth, Leonine Titan
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Desolation Giant
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Hammerfist Giant
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Two-Headed Hunter
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Boldwyr Intimidator
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Swathcutter Giant
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Roaming Throne
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Sentinel of the Eternal Watch
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Arbiter of Knollridge
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Instants
Boros Charm
55%inclusion88 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Crush Underfoot
53%inclusion84 decks160 decks
52%synergy
Squash
49%inclusion79 decks160 decks
49%synergy
Path to Exile
48%inclusion77 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Chaos Warp
37%inclusion59 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Counterspell
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Wear // Tear
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Dovin's Veto
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Stubborn Denial
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Generous Gift
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Bolt Bend
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Take the Bait
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Akroma's Will
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Giantfall
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
13%synergy
Loran's Escape
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Deflecting Palm
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Ride Down
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Bulk Up
10%inclusion8 decks79 decks
9%synergy
Fling
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Brainstorm
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Deflecting Swat
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Arcane Denial
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.0%inclusion12 decks150 decks
1%synergy
And They Shall Know No Fear
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
7.1%inclusion8 decks113 decks
4%synergy
Harmonized Crescendo
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
4%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Mana Drain
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Flashback
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
2%synergy
Return to Dust
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Consult the Star Charts
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Sorceries
Fire Giant's Fury
45%inclusion72 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Giant's Ire
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Open the Armory
22%inclusion35 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Blasphemous Act
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Feudkiller's Verdict
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Single Combat
18%inclusion29 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Divine Reckoning
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Chart a Course
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Austere Command
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Raise the Palisade
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Vandalblast
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Enter the Enigma
9.2%inclusion10 decks109 decks
5%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Supreme Verdict
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Inspired Ultimatum
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Windfall
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Rapturous Moment
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Slash the Ranks
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Kindred Charge
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Urza's Incubator
46%inclusion74 decks160 decks
44%synergy
Herald's Horn
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
46%inclusion73 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
39%synergy
Assault Suit
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
34%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Lightning Greaves
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Sword of the Animist
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Sunforger
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Mithril Coat
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Gathering Stone
16%inclusion5 decks31 decks
16%synergy
Thran Power Suit
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Giant's Amulet
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Shadowspear
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Colossus Hammer
13%inclusion21 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Chronicle of Victory
13%inclusion4 decks31 decks
12%synergy
Winged Boots
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Leyline Axe
11%inclusion9 decks79 decks
8%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Haunted Cloak
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Embercleave
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
7%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Vanquisher's Banner
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
8%synergy
The Fire Crystal
10%inclusion4 decks41 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
4%synergy
The Key to the Vault
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Darksteel Plate
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Basilisk Collar
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Short Bow
6.8%inclusion10 decks146 decks
7%synergy
O-Naginata
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Helm of the Host
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Fireshrieker
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Belbe's Portal
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Bident of Thassa
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Enchantments
Giant's Grasp
43%inclusion68 decks160 decks
42%synergy
Reflections of Littjara
36%inclusion58 decks160 decks
35%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
24%synergy
Kindred Discovery
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Aqueous Form
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Warstorm Surge
21%inclusion34 decks160 decks
20%synergy
Favor of the Mighty
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
19%synergy
Call to the Kindred
17%inclusion27 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Fighter Class
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Sarkhan's Unsealing
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Folk Hero
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
10%synergy
Forge Anew
9.4%inclusion15 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mystic Remora
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Land Tax
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Ghostly Prison
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Propaganda
6.9%inclusion11 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Collective Inferno
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
5%synergy
True Conviction
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Molten Echoes
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Pain for All
5.3%inclusion2 decks38 decks
4%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Rising of the Day
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
48%inclusion76 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
41%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
31%inclusion50 decks160 decks
29%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
25%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Temple of the False God
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Reliquary Tower
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-18%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
15%synergy
Three Tree City
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion20 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
11%inclusion4 decks38 decks
5%synergy
Axgard Armory
6.3%inclusion10 decks160 decks
5%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
90%inclusion144 decks160 decks
1%synergy
Arcane Signet
88%inclusion141 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Boros Signet
58%inclusion93 decks160 decks
30%synergy
Izzet Signet
57%inclusion92 decks160 decks
27%synergy
Azorius Signet
53%inclusion85 decks160 decks
22%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
39%inclusion62 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Fellwar Stone
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Talisman of Progress
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-21%synergy
Patchwork Banner
15%inclusion23 decks150 decks
12%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Mind Stone
14%inclusion23 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Thought Vessel
11%inclusion18 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Thran Dynamo
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Jeskai Banner
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
6%synergy
Firdoch Core
6.5%inclusion2 decks31 decks
6%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.6%inclusion9 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Worn Powerstone
5.0%inclusion8 decks160 decks
4%synergy
Lands
Plains
97%inclusion155 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Mountain
96%inclusion154 decks160 decks
2%synergy
Island
96%inclusion153 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Command Tower
93%inclusion149 decks160 decks
0%synergy
Mystic Monastery
75%inclusion120 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Path of Ancestry
73%inclusion117 decks160 decks
45%synergy
Ancient Amphitheater
61%inclusion97 decks160 decks
60%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
51%inclusion81 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Exotic Orchard
47%inclusion75 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
Raugrin Triome
44%inclusion71 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Eclipsed Realms
42%inclusion13 decks31 decks
42%synergy
Glacial Fortress
41%inclusion66 decks160 decks
-14%synergy
Evolving Wilds
41%inclusion65 decks160 decks
14%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
39%inclusion63 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion61 decks160 decks
-3%synergy
Sacred Foundry
36%inclusion57 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Perilous Landscape
34%inclusion55 decks160 decks
16%synergy
Temple of Triumph
33%inclusion52 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Prairie Stream
30%inclusion48 decks160 decks
-9%synergy
Unclaimed Territory
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
28%synergy
Training Center
29%inclusion47 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
29%inclusion46 decks160 decks
17%synergy
Secluded Courtyard
28%inclusion45 decks160 decks
23%synergy
Legion Leadership
28%inclusion44 decks160 decks
21%synergy
Shivan Reef
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
-15%synergy
Boros Garrison
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
18%synergy
Spectator Seating
27%inclusion43 decks160 decks
-2%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
26%inclusion42 decks160 decks
-0%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
25%inclusion40 decks160 decks
-1%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
24%inclusion39 decks160 decks
8%synergy
Battlefield Forge
24%inclusion38 decks160 decks
-20%synergy
Azorius Chancery
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
12%synergy
Sea of Clouds
23%inclusion37 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion31 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Myriad Landscape
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
9%synergy
Flooded Strand
19%inclusion30 decks160 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-10%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
18%inclusion28 decks160 decks
-20%synergy
Deserted Beach
16%inclusion26 decks160 decks
-6%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
16%inclusion25 decks160 decks
-7%synergy
Sundown Pass
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
-5%synergy
Cavern of Souls
15%inclusion24 decks160 decks
11%synergy
Kazuul's Fury
14%inclusion22 decks160 decks
13%synergy
Rugged Prairie
12%inclusion19 decks160 decks
-12%synergy
Fabled Passage
11%inclusion17 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Frostboil Snarl
10%inclusion16 decks160 decks
-4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
8.8%inclusion14 decks160 decks
-8%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
8.1%inclusion13 decks160 decks
3%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
7.5%inclusion12 decks160 decks
2%synergy