Sheldon, the Commander (Commander) - Upgraded Equipment

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!
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Commander Spellbook
Moxfield
Scryfall
Sram, Senior Edificer
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
76%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
72%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
95%inclusion21 decks22 decks
71%synergy
Open the Armory
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Assault Suit
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
67%synergy
Sunforger
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
65%synergy
Steelshaper's Gift
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
64%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Single Combat
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
62%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
64%inclusion14 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
77%inclusion17 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Chaos Warp
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Boros Charm
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Forge Anew
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
55%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Path to Exile
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sword of the Animist
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
54%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
57%synergy
Generous Gift
59%inclusion13 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Thran Power Suit
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rhystic Study
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Farewell
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Creatures
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
50%synergy
Sun Titan
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
42%synergy
Calamity Bearer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
45%synergy
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
37%synergy
Lizard Blades
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
36%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
29%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Brass Squire
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Silent Arbiter
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
Bastion Protector
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Selfless Samurai
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Nahiri, Forged in Fury
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
12%inclusion2 decks17 decks
9%synergy
Trophy Mage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Deadeye Quartermaster
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Frost Titan
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Lion Sash
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Esper Sentinel
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Keleth, Sunmane Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
The Reality Chip
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Isperia, Supreme Judge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Esior, Wardwing Familiar
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Silverblade Paladin
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Amy Rose
7.1%inclusion1 decks14 decks
4%synergy
Raubahn, Bull of Ala Mhigo
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
6%synergy
Gilgamesh, Master-at-Arms
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
5%synergy
Zack Fair
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Freya Crescent
5.9%inclusion1 decks17 decks
6%synergy
Instants
Legion Leadership
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Dovin's Veto
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Wear // Tear
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
30%synergy
Counterspell
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Stubborn Denial
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Deflecting Palm
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Loran's Escape
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Return to Dust
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Brainstorm
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Render Silent
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Hindering Light
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Negate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Not of This World
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Counterflux
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Redirect Lightning
10%inclusion1 decks10 decks
5%synergy
Comeuppance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Absorb
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Dispatch
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Psychotic Fury
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Valorous Stance
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Orim's Chant
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Dawn's Truce
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Resolute Strike
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Take the Bait
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Slip Out the Back
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Permission Denied
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Deflecting Swat
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Inventory Management
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Master Warcraft
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Emergency Eject
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
8%synergy
Restoration Magic
6.3%inclusion1 decks16 decks
4%synergy
New Way Forward
5.3%inclusion1 decks19 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Divine Reckoning
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Fabricate
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Blasphemous Act
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-5%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Vandalblast
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Ponder
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
World at War
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Seize the Day
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Wrath of God
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Artful Dodge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Winged Boots
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Mithril Coat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
44%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
47%synergy
Shadowspear
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Colossus Hammer
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
40%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
43%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
41%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
35%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
25%synergy
Leyline Axe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
31%synergy
Lightning Greaves
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Basilisk Collar
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Robe of Stars
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Haunted Cloak
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
27%synergy
Buster Sword
24%inclusion4 decks17 decks
20%synergy
Embercleave
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
19%synergy
The Key to the Vault
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
20%synergy
Champion's Helm
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Celestial Armor
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Fireshrieker
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Infiltration Lens
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Darksteel Plate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Batterskull
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Hero's Heirloom
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion2 decks16 decks
10%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
11%inclusion2 decks18 decks
9%synergy
Beamtown Beatstick
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Ancestral Katana
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Umezawa's Jitte
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Elixir of Immortality
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Golem-Skin Gauntlets
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
5%synergy
O-Naginata
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Robe of the Archmagi
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Fighter Class
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
51%synergy
Aqueous Form
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
46%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
36%inclusion8 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Reconnaissance
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
28%synergy
All That Glitters
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
21%synergy
Gift of Immortality
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
17%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Ghostly Prison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Combat Research
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Rediscover the Way
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
9%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
11%inclusion2 decks19 decks
-2%synergy
Staggering Insight
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Forging the Tyrite Sword
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mystic Remora
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Battle Mastery
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Faith Unbroken
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
9%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Propaganda
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Pain for All
8.3%inclusion1 decks12 decks
7%synergy
Utility Lands
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
49%synergy
Slayers' Stronghold
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
52%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
53%synergy
Reliquary Tower
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Axgard Armory
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
26%synergy
Buried Ruin
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Academy Ruins
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Maze of Ith
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Cathedral of War
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Arena of Glory
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Cori Mountain Monastery
16%inclusion3 decks19 decks
12%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Fomori Vault
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Mistveil Plains
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Monumental Henge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
91%inclusion20 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Arcane Signet
82%inclusion18 decks22 decks
-6%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
12%synergy
Talisman of Progress
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Izzet Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Boros Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
13%synergy
Azorius Signet
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion5 decks22 decks
11%synergy
The Aetherspark
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
16%synergy
Commander's Sphere
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Raugrin Crystal
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Fellwar Stone
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-22%synergy
Gilded Lotus
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Thran Dynamo
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Misleading Signpost
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Lands
Command Tower
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mountain
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Island
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Plains
100%inclusion22 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Glacial Fortress
73%inclusion16 decks22 decks
18%synergy
Sulfur Falls
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
15%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion15 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Sacred Foundry
55%inclusion12 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Raugrin Triome
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
14%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
50%inclusion11 decks22 decks
8%synergy
Exotic Orchard
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
-16%synergy
Legion Leadership
45%inclusion10 decks22 decks
39%synergy
Steam Vents
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Sea of Clouds
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
11%synergy
Perilous Landscape
41%inclusion9 decks22 decks
22%synergy
Shivan Reef
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-10%synergy
Battlefield Forge
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Arid Mesa
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Spectator Seating
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Deserted Beach
32%inclusion7 decks22 decks
10%synergy
Prairie Stream
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-12%synergy
Temple of Triumph
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Rugged Prairie
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Evolving Wilds
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Scalding Tarn
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-11%synergy
Training Center
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-3%synergy
Flooded Strand
27%inclusion6 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-4%synergy
Sundown Pass
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
18%inclusion4 decks22 decks
-7%synergy
Fabled Passage
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Azorius Chancery
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
2%synergy
Irrigated Farmland
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
0%synergy
Boros Garrison
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
5%synergy
Elegant Parlor
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
6%synergy
Rustvale Bridge
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
7%synergy
Mystic Gate
14%inclusion3 decks22 decks
1%synergy
Tundra
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-2%synergy
Fiery Islet
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Myriad Landscape
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
-1%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
4%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
3%synergy
Riverpyre Verge
9.1%inclusion2 decks22 decks
1%synergy