Sheldon, the Commander (Commander) - Voltron

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
Turbulent Steppe
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Scorched Geyser
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
0%synergy
Flashback
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Erode
3.0%inclusion1 decks33 decks
-1%synergy
Prismari Charm
2.8%inclusion1 decks36 decks
1%synergy
High Synergy Cards
Calamity Bearer
56%inclusion86 decks154 decks
55%synergy
Sram, Senior Edificer
60%inclusion93 decks154 decks
55%synergy
Swiftfoot Boots
79%inclusion122 decks154 decks
54%synergy
Puresteel Paladin
59%inclusion91 decks154 decks
53%synergy
Assault Suit
53%inclusion81 decks154 decks
52%synergy
Steel of the Godhead
53%inclusion82 decks154 decks
51%synergy
Rogue's Passage
68%inclusion105 decks154 decks
49%synergy
Loxodon Warhammer
50%inclusion77 decks154 decks
48%synergy
Raiyuu, Storm's Edge
47%inclusion72 decks154 decks
46%synergy
Sunhome, Fortress of the Legion
48%inclusion74 decks154 decks
46%synergy
Top Cards
Swords to Plowshares
63%inclusion97 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Boros Charm
58%inclusion90 decks154 decks
38%synergy
Path to Exile
51%inclusion79 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Open the Armory
50%inclusion77 decks154 decks
45%synergy
Sword of Vengeance
47%inclusion73 decks154 decks
46%synergy
Sigarda's Aid
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Realm-Cloaked Giant
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
46%synergy
Chaos Warp
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Single Combat
44%inclusion68 decks154 decks
42%synergy
Aqueous Form
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Game Changers
Teferi's Protection
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Rhystic Study
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Enlightened Tutor
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Cyclonic Rift
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Smothering Tithe
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Fierce Guardianship
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Jeska's Will
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Creatures
Kediss, Emberclaw Familiar
43%inclusion66 decks154 decks
41%synergy
Bruenor Battlehammer
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
40%synergy
Stonehewer Giant
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Aegar, the Freezing Flame
36%inclusion56 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Dalakos, Crafter of Wonders
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Akiri, Fearless Voyager
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Lizard Blades
32%inclusion50 decks154 decks
31%synergy
Sun Titan
31%inclusion47 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Reyav, Master Smith
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Mother of Runes
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Ardenn, Intrepid Archaeologist
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Stoneforge Mystic
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Brass Squire
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Danitha Capashen, Paragon
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Pippin, Guard of the Citadel
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Bastion Protector
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Bre of Clan Stoutarm
20%inclusion11 decks55 decks
19%synergy
Codsworth, Handy Helper
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Selfless Samurai
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Cyclone Summoner
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Silent Arbiter
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Solemn Simulacrum
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Quakebringer
14%inclusion21 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Astor, Bearer of Blades
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Kellan, the Fae-Blooded
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Esper Sentinel
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Boldwyr Aggressor
13%inclusion7 decks54 decks
13%synergy
Stinkdrinker Daredevil
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Lion Sash
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Armored Skyhunter
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Aurelia, the Warleader
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Sunrise Sovereign
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Thassa, God of the Sea
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Gisela, Blade of Goldnight
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Bureau Headmaster
7.2%inclusion11 decks153 decks
4%synergy
Thryx, the Sudden Storm
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Halvar, God of Battle
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Jhoira, Weatherlight Captain
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Cloud, Midgar Mercenary
6.9%inclusion7 decks101 decks
5%synergy
Iroas, God of Victory
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Giver of Runes
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Trophy Mage
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Tectonic Giant
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Skrelv, Defector Mite
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
The Reality Chip
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Grand Abolisher
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Bonecrusher Giant
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Godo, Bandit Warlord
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Burdened Stoneback
5.5%inclusion3 decks55 decks
5%synergy
Ornithopter of Paradise
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Instants
Generous Gift
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Counterspell
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Deflecting Palm
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Stubborn Denial
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
27%synergy
Dovin's Veto
27%inclusion41 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Wear // Tear
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Temur Battle Rage
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Negate
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Brainstorm
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Loran's Escape
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Deflecting Swat
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Crush Underfoot
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Inventory Management
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Flawless Maneuver
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Arcane Denial
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Untimely Malfunction
11%inclusion15 decks140 decks
7%synergy
An Offer You Can't Refuse
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Slip Out the Back
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Hindering Light
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Ride Down
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Bolt Bend
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Return to Dust
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Unleash Fury
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Stroke of Midnight
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Dawn's Truce
8.8%inclusion13 decks147 decks
2%synergy
Sink into Stupor
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Sejiri Shelter
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Render Silent
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Valorous Stance
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Take the Bait
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Blacksmith's Skill
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Squash
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Final Showdown
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Reins of Power
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
5%synergy
New Way Forward
6.3%inclusion7 decks111 decks
4%synergy
Enter the Avatar State
6.1%inclusion4 decks66 decks
3%synergy
Comeuppance
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Dispatch
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Swan Song
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-12%synergy
Master Warcraft
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Bulk Up
5.3%inclusion7 decks132 decks
4%synergy
Not of This World
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Counterflux
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Disenchant
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Sorceries
Steelshaper's Gift
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
36%synergy
Divine Reckoning
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
26%synergy
Glimpse the Cosmos
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Seize the Day
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Blasphemous Act
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
-0%synergy
Slash the Ranks
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Chandra's Ignition
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Vandalblast
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Ponder
16%inclusion24 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Fire Giant's Fury
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Slip Through Space
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Fabricate
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Supreme Verdict
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Taunt from the Rampart
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Preordain
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Full Throttle
7.2%inclusion9 decks125 decks
4%synergy
Chart a Course
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Windfall
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Idyllic Tutor
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Artful Dodge
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Promise of Loyalty
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Enter the Enigma
6.4%inclusion9 decks140 decks
2%synergy
Faithless Looting
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Relentless Assault
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Utility Artifacts
Sunforger
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
39%synergy
Blackblade Reforged
42%inclusion64 decks154 decks
39%synergy
Two-Handed Axe
38%inclusion58 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Sword of the Animist
37%inclusion57 decks154 decks
32%synergy
Colossus Hammer
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Thran Power Suit
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Mithril Coat
34%inclusion52 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Trailblazer's Boots
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
30%synergy
Winged Boots
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
29%synergy
Hammer of Nazahn
30%inclusion46 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Sword of Feast and Famine
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Lightning Greaves
29%inclusion44 decks154 decks
5%synergy
The Reaver Cleaver
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Shadowspear
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
23%synergy
Haunted Cloak
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
25%synergy
Basilisk Collar
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
20%synergy
Brotherhood Regalia
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Dragonfire Blade
23%inclusion25 decks110 decks
21%synergy
Leyline Axe
22%inclusion29 decks133 decks
18%synergy
The Key to the Vault
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
17%synergy
Champion's Helm
18%inclusion27 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Whispersilk Cloak
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Fireshrieker
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Darksteel Plate
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
15%synergy
Buster Sword
15%inclusion15 decks99 decks
12%synergy
Sword of Fire and Ice
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Maul of the Skyclaves
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Embercleave
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Conqueror's Flail
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Tenza, Godo's Maul
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Celestial Armor
14%inclusion18 decks132 decks
12%synergy
Genji Glove
13%inclusion13 decks98 decks
11%synergy
Robe of Stars
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Wayfarer's Bauble
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Kaldra Compleat
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Sword of Hearth and Home
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Sword of War and Peace
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Mask of Memory
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Argentum Armor
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Masterwork of Ingenuity
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Excalibur, Sword of Eden
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Sword of Light and Shadow
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Helm of the Host
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Caduceus, Staff of Hermes
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Forge and Frontier
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
8%synergy
O-Naginata
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Diamond Pick-Axe
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Infiltration Lens
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Lavaspur Boots
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Sword of Sinew and Steel
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Enchantments
Forge Anew
37%inclusion57 decks154 decks
33%synergy
Whirlwind of Thought
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Fighter Class
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
24%synergy
Propaganda
25%inclusion38 decks154 decks
13%synergy
All That Glitters
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Ghostly Prison
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Duelist's Heritage
21%inclusion32 decks154 decks
19%synergy
Reconnaissance
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Spirit Mantle
19%inclusion29 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Unquestioned Authority
16%inclusion25 decks154 decks
16%synergy
Mantle of the Ancients
15%inclusion23 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Mystic Remora
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Blacksmith's Talent
12%inclusion18 decks146 decks
11%synergy
Combat Research
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Flaming Fist
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Curiosity
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Gift of Immortality
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Frostcliff Siege
9.0%inclusion10 decks111 decks
-3%synergy
Pain for All
9.0%inclusion8 decks89 decks
8%synergy
Aether Tunnel
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Staggering Insight
8.4%inclusion13 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Aggravated Assault
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ethereal Armor
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Land Tax
7.1%inclusion11 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Eldrazi Conscription
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Eel Umbra
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Gimli's Reckless Might
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Sheltered by Ghosts
5.8%inclusion8 decks139 decks
5%synergy
Giant's Grasp
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Security Bypass
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Planeswalkers
Jeska, Thrice Reborn
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Utility Lands
Slayers' Stronghold
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
37%synergy
Axgard Armory
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
22%synergy
Reliquary Tower
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-14%synergy
Spinerock Knoll
14%inclusion22 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Buried Ruin
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Arena of Glory
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Maze of Ith
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Academy Ruins
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Bonders' Enclave
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Temple of the False God
9.1%inclusion14 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Otawara, Soaring City
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Hall of Storm Giants
6.5%inclusion10 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Minamo, School at Water's Edge
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Cathedral of War
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
6%synergy
Command Beacon
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Inventors' Fair
5.8%inclusion9 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Adagia, Windswept Bastion
5.6%inclusion5 decks89 decks
0%synergy
Shinka, the Bloodsoaked Keep
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Mana Artifacts
Sol Ring
87%inclusion134 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Arcane Signet
81%inclusion124 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Boros Signet
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
21%synergy
Azorius Signet
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
18%synergy
Talisman of Conviction
46%inclusion71 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Izzet Signet
45%inclusion69 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Talisman of Progress
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Talisman of Creativity
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
-1%synergy
Fellwar Stone
29%inclusion45 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Commander's Sphere
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
12%synergy
Mind Stone
23%inclusion35 decks154 decks
11%synergy
Chromatic Lantern
13%inclusion20 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Thought Vessel
7.8%inclusion12 decks154 decks
-15%synergy
Gilded Lotus
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Thran Dynamo
5.2%inclusion8 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Lands
Mountain
99%inclusion152 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Island
99%inclusion152 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Plains
99%inclusion152 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Command Tower
97%inclusion149 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Mystic Monastery
68%inclusion105 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Glacial Fortress
55%inclusion85 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Clifftop Retreat
53%inclusion82 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Sulfur Falls
51%inclusion78 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Exotic Orchard
49%inclusion75 decks154 decks
-13%synergy
Sacred Foundry
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Raugrin Triome
44%inclusion67 decks154 decks
7%synergy
Hallowed Fountain
42%inclusion65 decks154 decks
0%synergy
Shivan Reef
40%inclusion62 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Prairie Stream
40%inclusion61 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Battlefield Forge
39%inclusion60 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Steam Vents
38%inclusion59 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Evolving Wilds
35%inclusion54 decks154 decks
8%synergy
Legion Leadership
34%inclusion53 decks154 decks
28%synergy
Spectator Seating
33%inclusion51 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Adarkar Wastes
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Perilous Landscape
31%inclusion48 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Training Center
28%inclusion43 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Sea of Clouds
27%inclusion42 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Temple of Triumph
26%inclusion40 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Terramorphic Expanse
25%inclusion39 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Izzet Boilerworks
24%inclusion37 decks154 decks
13%synergy
Boros Garrison
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
14%synergy
Temple of Enlightenment
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Deserted Beach
23%inclusion36 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Temple of Epiphany
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
-5%synergy
Rugged Prairie
22%inclusion34 decks154 decks
-2%synergy
Sundown Pass
21%inclusion33 decks154 decks
2%synergy
Azorius Chancery
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
9%synergy
Stormcarved Coast
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-3%synergy
Path of Ancestry
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Arid Mesa
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-7%synergy
Flooded Strand
20%inclusion31 decks154 decks
-10%synergy
Scalding Tarn
19%inclusion30 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Cascade Bluffs
17%inclusion26 decks154 decks
-8%synergy
Fabled Passage
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Furycalm Snarl
12%inclusion19 decks154 decks
-4%synergy
Port Town
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-6%synergy
Skycloud Expanse
12%inclusion18 decks154 decks
-11%synergy
Myriad Landscape
11%inclusion17 decks154 decks
1%synergy
Riverglide Pathway
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Ancient Amphitheater
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
10%synergy
Wind-Scarred Crag
10%inclusion16 decks154 decks
4%synergy
Swiftwater Cliffs
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
5%synergy
Reflecting Pool
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
3%synergy
Needleverge Pathway
10%inclusion15 decks154 decks
4%synergy